E-Signals                                                                              July 2025

Fall Kickoff Dates & Locations
Get the latest announcements, recruitment information and learn all about the NEW popcorn vendor and this year's sale ...

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...

Great Oaks DE recognized by home council
Brendan Erwin honored by Dan Beard Council ...

Findlay Scout Shop Updates
Be sure to take advantage of everything the Findlay Scout Shop has to offer...

July 4th Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed Friday, July 4th...

Leipsic Day Camp
Come join us for Medieval fun at Great Oaks Day Camp for Cubs 1-5th grade...

Fall Popcorn Sale is ready to POP!!!
Pecatonica Popcorn returns to Black Swamp with great taste, tins, lower priced items and much more...

Findlay Golf Outing Rescheduled to July 28
The Findlay golf outing has been postponed due to inclement weather. The outing has been rescheduled to July 28...

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

2026 Philmont Trip
Embark on an extraordinary journey with us in2026! Spots Limited!

Please Join us for a Fireside Chat
The council will once again be hosting Fireside Chats in each of our 13 counties...

Jamboree 2026

Help represent Northwest Ohio and Eastern Indiana Scouting at the upcoming Jamboree in West Virginia, scheduled for July 22-31, 2026...

Scouts Get Free Entry to Flag City Sluggers Game!
Flag City Sluggers and Black Swamp Area Council team up for Scouts Day 2025...

Lima Service Center Summer Hours
The Lima Scout Shop will be operating under limited hours for the Summer June 2-August 31...

First Class in First Year Recognition
Due to lack of participation and cost of pins, the First Class in First Year program has been cancelled...

Wood Badge: The Ultimate Leadership Training Coming
Begin today preparing for your Wood Badge experience! This unique leadership training experience takes place over two weekends in Fall 2025. Don't miss out on this ...

OA Annual Dues and link to OA website
Pay your annual dues or purchase an annual Lodge Pass for the year today ...

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 ...

Scout Shop and Service Center Hours 

Findlay Scout Office

(419) 422-4356

2100 Broad Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840

Hours:

Monday: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
 Saturday: CLOSED

Findlay National Scout Shop

(419) 423-7174

2100 Broad Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840

Hours:

Monday*:CLOSED
Tuesday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday:10 am - 6 pm
Thursday*: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday*: 10 am - 6 pm
*Closed 1:30-2 pm for lunch* 

 Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm

Lima Scout Shop and Office

(419) 227-2107

752 W Robb Ave
Lima, OH 45801

Summer Hours:

Monday*: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday*: 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday: 9 am - 1 pm

 *Closed 1-2 pm for lunch* 

Saturday: CLOSED