The Black Swamp Area Council is proud to continue Packaged Gift Program, an innovative and streamlined giving opportunity designed to make it easier than ever for community partners to support Scouting across northwest Ohio.

The Packaged Gift Program allows donors to make one annual contribution that supports participation and sponsorship across multiple council events throughout the year. In return, sponsors receive broad recognition across Scouting activities, including acknowledgement at events, on the council website, and in council publications.

A Simplified Way to Support Scouting

This approach provides flexibility and value for businesses and individuals who want to maximize their support while minimizing the complexity of multiple sponsorship commitments. Rather than selecting individual event sponsorships, participants can choose a packaged level that aligns with their philanthropic goals.

The 2026 sponsorship levels include:

• Platinum – $10,000
  Recognition at all events across the council
• Gold – $7,500
  Participation in select events
• Silver – $5,000
  Participation in a combination of events
• Bronze – $3,000
  Entry-level access across programming

Sponsors can align their support with signature council events such as the Scouting Golf Classic, Sporting Clays for Scouting, Fall Recruiting Campaign, and family-friendly programs like the Council Pinewood Derby and Klondike Derby.  

Support from Community Leaders

The 2026 Packaged Gift Program has already received generous backing from local businesses and community leaders committed to investing in youth development.

Platinum Sponsors:

• Doty Dental (Aaron & Stan Doty)
• John and Ann Swearingen

Silver Sponsors:

• Garner Trucking (Sherri Garner Brumbaugh)
• Richard & Beth Flowers
• Lakeview Pool (Phil Havens)
• WesBanco
• Coward, Pinski & Associates, LLC

Bronze Sponsors:

• PGT/KFT (Chuck Kitchen)*
• F&M Bank*
• State Bank

Custom Sponsor:

• Tom Masterson

*Indicates a new or upgraded commitment for 2026.

Their support ensures that the Black Swamp Area Council can continue delivering high-quality programs that prepare young people to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders.

Building the Future Through Scouting

Funds raised through the Packaged Gift Program directly support local Scouting programs, including leadership development, outdoor adventures, and character-building experiences for youth across the council’s 13-county service area.

By aligning corporate and individual philanthropy with meaningful engagement opportunities, the program reinforces the council’s mission to deliver on Scouting’s promise of preparing young people for life.

Get Involved

The Black Swamp Area Council invites additional businesses, organizations, and individuals to join the 2026 Packaged Gift Program and be part of a growing network of community champions.

To learn more or to participate, visit www.blackswampScouting.org or contact the council service center at 419-422-4356

For the Packaged Gift Program follow this link