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Training, Training, Training
When the Boy Scouts of America was founded, James West, the first Chief Scout Executive of the BSA, told Thomas E Seaton, the first President of the BSA...
Adams Award recipient gains experience, knowledge
Noah Brennan helped his community by building a serenity garden at Lima Memorial Hospital, while using lessons learned through Troop efforts...
Troop 318 Eagle honored nationally
Chris Cortez recognized by Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards...
Recruitment resources
At your next recruitment, do you need that extra special thing to help it pop and draw attention. The council has several resources that your unit can borrow to enhance your event.
Council Pinewood Derby Race Championship Winners
On Saturday April 30, the Black Swamp Area Council held their annual Pinewood Derby championship race. Once again, this year's race was hosted at the Reineke Ford Lincoln dealership in Findlay...
Why do Scouts go camping? - Scout Executive Blog
Three fourths of the word Scouting is outing. That definition is a good tie in, but it is not the underlying reason. The mission ...
High Adventure Expeditions Spring 2022 Edition
Have you thought about doing or going to a National High Adventure? Checkout the Expeditions 2022 Spring Edition for cool things about High Adventure...
Annual Exploring dinner recognizes local program
Exploring dinner returns after two year hiatus to honors those making a difference for youth through our work-force development program ...
Defiance Scout Takes First in Rotary Speech Contest
Troop 70 Scout wins first place in the Defiance Rotary Club's 2022 Four-Way Speech Contest
New Eagle Rank Application
Please note there is a new Eagle Rank Application dated February 2022...
Van Wert Scout uses opportunity to make change
Liam Shartzer's Eagle Scout project vision helps transform greenspace in community...
Ottawa-Glandorf Senior Class shines with 24 Eagles
The Senior Class of 2022 boasts 24 Eagle Scout graduates from Ottawa-Glandorf High School...
Musser Receives Distinguished Conservation Award
Larry Musser becomes one of the first Scouters to be recognized with the new BSA Distinguished Conservation Award ...
Troop 29G Forges Ahead Through Pandemic
Troop 29G does not let pandemic slow them down...
Spring Shooting Sports Weekend
Now is the time to register, as this event regularly is SOLD OUT! Only a few spots remain for the May 14-15 Shooting Sports Weekend...

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Jun 2	Old Sycamore Day Camp 2022 Health forms required for ALL Participants and Volunteers - get your copy...
Jun 5	NYLT Staff 2022 This registration page is for NYLT Staff members who are paying their staff fees for the 2022 NYLT course. Click on register to complete the...
Jun 5	NYLT PARTICIPANTS 2022 This registration page is for NYLT Participants who are registering for the 2022 NYLT course. Click on register to complete the process and...
Jun 6	2022 Adventure Camp Week 1 Health forms required for ALL Participants and Volunteers - get your copy...
Jun 13	2022 Adventure Camp Week 2 Health forms required for ALL Participants and Volunteers - get your copy...
Jun 19	2022 Camp Lakota Week 1 A new registration feature has been added for adults attending camp to allow us to create a roster of who is in camp each day using the registration...
Jun 19	2022 Camp Berry Week 1 A new registration feature has been added for adults attending camp to allow us to create a roster of who is in camp each day using the registration...
Jun 20	2022 Adventure Camp Week 3 Health forms required for ALL Participants and Volunteers - get your copy...
Jun 25	Wakheya Weekend Wakheya Weekend The Native American word "wakheya" means 'tent' which is what you need to bring along with your family! June...

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