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Kernel Journal - Aug. 21, 2025
In this issue: Show & Sell Pickups; Upcoming dates; "Fill-It-Up" begins; Add-on Ordering; Kroger Locations; Extra Order Forms; and much more ...
Scout Shop Updates
The National Scout Shop in Findlay can fulfill all of your uniform and camping needs...
New field team member hired as District Executive
Ian Boden joins the council as Chinquapin District Executive ...
Kernel Journal - Aug. 14, 2025
In this issue: Show & Sell arrival; Pizza Party drawing; Extra Sales Kit Supplies; and much more ...
Labor Day Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed Monday, September 1...
Meecheway 5k
Join us for the second annual color run! Volume 2 is bigger, louder and has more color fun! Run for time or fun through the trails of Lakota to different "coloring stations" to make your shirt a priceless piece of art...
Scouting Golf Classic Raises Over $90,000 to Support Local Youth Programs
26th Annual Scouting Golf Classic was a resounding success...
Catholic Camp-o-ree and Retreat
Erie Shores Council will be hosting the first ever CST Territory 9/NCCS Region 6 Catholic Camp-o-ree and retreat this fall...
Top Sellers in 2025 Spring Coffee Sale!
Excited to announce the top-performing Scouts from the 2025 Spring Coffee Sale!
Jamboree 2026
Help represent Northwest Ohio and Eastern Indiana Scouting at the upcoming Jamboree in West Virginia, scheduled for July 22-31, 2026...
Plans for 2027 World Jamboree Underway!
The World Scout Jamboree is held every four years around the world...
Camp Lakota-Funding and Naming Opportunities Still Available at Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall
The Black Swamp Area Council offers numerous ways for individuals and organizations to contribute to this vital project and leave a lasting legacy at Camp Lakota...
Please Join us for a Fireside Chat
The council will once again be hosting Fireside Chats in each of our 13 counties...
Adventure Awaits at Philmont!
Are you ready to take on the ultimate Scouting challenge? Join the Black Swamp Area Council for an unforgettable trek through the rugged beauty of Philmont Scout Ranch!
Scouting Lima Area Golf Outing
Save the Date! Lima Area Scouting Golf Outing - Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Bluffton Golf Club...
Sporting Clays
12th Annual Sporting Clays for Scouting event, taking place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club
Scouting America Launches Enhanced Safeguarding Youth Training
Scouting America has unveiled a new comprehensive Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) program, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to creating the safest possible environment for young people...
Lima Service Center Summer Hours
The Lima Scout Shop will be operating under limited hours for the Summer June 2-August 31...
2025 Packaged Gift Program
This program allows contributors to make one gift that will cover their involvement in one or more of the council's special events ...
A Look Back: 1938 Scout trip to Yellowstone
Take a trip back in time, as five local Scouts and leaders make a summer trip to Yellowstone National Park ...

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Aug 22	Wood Badge 9-449-25 Wood Badge 9-449-25 Adult Leadership Training Black Swamp Area Council This video above is by the National Council for...
Aug 23	Popcorn Sale Begins Popcorn Sale opens for Take Order, Show & Sell and Online...
Aug 26	Popcorn - Show & Sell Order #2 Due Order #2 due for units looking to have product for Show & Sell opportunities. This order is expected back to council Sept. 9-11. Details...
Sep 9	Popcorn Order #2 Distribution Exact details to be...
Sep 11	Lima Golf Outing Register at this...
Sep 20	Fall Family Fun Day @ Camp Berry Fall Family Fun Day This is a great opportunity come out to Camp and enjoy the Outdoors with FUN activities going on. Activities...
Sep 25	Sporting Clays To register a team or sponsorship use this link: Registration Online Registration Form To purchase drawing tickets click the links below: You...
Sep 27	Fall Family Fun Day @ Camp Lakota Fall Family Fun Day This is a great opportunity to come out to Camp and enjoy the Outdoors with FUN activities going on!! Activities...
Oct 4	Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation - BALOO at Camp Berry Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders...

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