Nov. 5, 2026 Camp Decorah-Hagerman Hall

"Raising a glass to the next generation of leaders..."

Raise a glass for the future generations

Investing in Character & Leadership

Honoring 100+ Years of Scouting • Gateway Area Council

As we celebrate more than a century of Scouting's impact in our communities, we honor the generations of young people whose lives have been shaped through experiences that build character, citizenship, leadership, and service.

Oak & Embers is a premier donor appreciation event benefiting local youth through Scouting America, Gateway Area Council. Please join us on November 5, 2026, at Camp Decorah--Hagerman Hall for an evening of community spirit in support of local Scouting. Together, we will celebrate the youth and families who benefit from Gateway Scouting's programs and the dedicated supporters who help make these life-changing opportunities possible.

No ticket purchase or donation is required to attend. During the evening, guests will be invited to consider a charitable gift of $100 or more to help provide life-changing opportunities for local youth through Scouting. While a contribution is entirely voluntary, every gift helps ensure young people have access to experiences that build confidence, leadership, character, and a lifelong commitment to service.

Join fellow community leaders, advocates for youth, and friends of Scouting from throughout the Coulee Region for this special evening of fellowship, generosity, and purpose as we invest in the next generation of leaders.

Event Details

November 5, 2026
Time: 6:30pm to 9pm
Location: Camp Decorah, Hagerman Hall W7520 Council Bay Rd. | Holmen, WI
Admission: This event is open to supporters of Scouting to attend. There is no cost to attend. At the event there is an ask for a donation, while it is not mandatory to give, we are hoping to have a donation average of $100 or more per attendee.

Please RSVP and/or Sponsor online or reach out directly.

To learn more or get involved, contact Pat.Dannenberg@scouting.org or Amy.Bettis@scouting.org

Ways to Support Event

Become an event sponsor
Register as an event guest (no ticket cost involved)
Peruse Silent Auction, bid on items
Fund-A-Need | Donations may be made through the Fund-A-Need tab on the ClickBid homepage or item in our ClickBid Silent Auction.

Won an Auction Item?

Pay with a credit card online using ClickBid, or bring cash or check during item pick up.
Pick up items after auction close or at the Gateway Area Council Service Center located at 2600 Quarry Road, La Crosse, WI 54601.
If unable to pick up at the event or the Service Center, please coordinate items to be shipped at your own cost through our Development Executive.

If you or someone you know is interested in further support of local Scouting, please reach out to our Development Executive Amy Bettis at (608) 784-4040 o., (6080799-3170 c. or email Amy.Bettis@scouting.org.

We would like to say a big thank you to our event sponsors, donors, and volunteers!