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WHAT'S HOT?

Cub Summer Camp Programs

Click below to see all of the Cub Scout Summer Camp programs being offered this summer.

Jamboree Call Out Meeting

2017 National Jamboree

Boy Scouts of America's flagship event is a one-of-a-kind experience. It's a gathering of approximately 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff showcasing everything great about the B.S.A. and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, Scouting comes together. The result is the National Scout Jamboree...

 

Cub Scout Council Wide Open Shoot

Jazz in the Park

The Black Swamp Area Council presents an evening with The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band.

Saturday, July 2nd from 5 PM to 9 PM

Does your unit need service hours?

Service hour opportunites are available from 3 PM to 10 PM.

Opportunities include:

  • Concession stand
  • Hosting an interactive program booth
  • Setup & tear down
  • Soles4Souls collection

Check back in the next E-Signals for registration information.

 

25th Anniversary CSP

Mud Hens Scout Experience

Come join the Mud Hens interactive learning program created just for Scouts, presented by Camping World! It's a great way to meet new Scouts, enjoy a baseball game and have a ton of fun!...

 

Camp Card Sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Cards are in! Stop by either the Findlay or Lima office to pick up your Unit's cards today!...

 

Boy Scout Golf Classic

Sporting Clays Save the Date

 

GEARING UP

Friends of Scouting

 

2016 Training Schedule

A leader in Scouting is considered fully trained and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed the training courses for their position...

 

Findlay National Scout Shop

 
   
Now Hiring!

The Findlay Scout Shop is looking to hire a part time sales associate to work afternoons and every other Saturday. Hours will be 2:30-5:15pm on Monday, Wednesday - Friday, 3-5:45pm on Tuesday, and 9:45am-2:15pm Saturday. Candidate must be enthusiastic and work well with others. They do not need scouting experience but it is always a plus. Pay is minimum wage, no matter the experience. Please contact Carolyn Wirt at 419-423-7174 or carolyn.wirt@scouting.org.

 

Lima Scout Shop

752 W Robb Ave

Lima, OH 45801

Hours

Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm (closed 1 - 2 pm for lunch)

 

ARROWWOOD

District Picnic

Friends of Scouting

If you haven’t scheduled your Friends of Scouting presentation, please do so now by contacting James Dudash james.dudash@sanoh-america.com 419-348-6804

 

CHINQUAPIN

Fishing Derby

FOS

WE ARE IN THE LAST LEG OF OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN.  TROOP LEADERS AND PACK LEADERS PLEASE CONTACT ROSE KING SO WE CAN SET UP A FRIENDS OF SCOUTING PRESENTATION. Contact Info: Rose King, Good4sscouting@gmail.com, 419-386-9035

 

Below is a link to donate personally to FOS

http://bsac449-bsa.doubleknot.com/event/friends-of-scouting-2016/1891382

 

Fundraising

Packs and troops have an opportunity to sell CAMP CARDS as a fundraiser for Summer Camp, Philmont, or other local activities. Information is attached, but cards sell for $5. Units for sell receive 50% of the card sale (buy for $5, gets $2.50 back immediately) and have 2 one-time-use break offs coupons and multiple continuous use coupons on the back!      

 

JOIN SCOUT NIGHT

September 8th is our council wide join Scouting Night. We would love Packs volunteer to help with Boy Talks and help recruit our next group of boys to Help the Pack Grow! We will be working with Packs to set up date for recruiting new Cub Scouts.

 

GREAT OAKS

FOS Presentation Dates Needed

We are scheduling group dates for FOS presentations to share the Scouting story and the important reasons for this one-time ask for support of Scouting. Please call Doug Ditto at 419.303.2787 or doug@coreconsulting.ws, or send your dates to Jim Mason at jmason@scouting.org. 

 

Junior Fair Board Representation Needed

The Allen County Junior Fair Board is seeking 1 adult and 1 youth to represent the Boy Scouts on the board for the upcoming year. If you’re interested, please let Jim Mason know at jmason@scouting.org or call 419.227.2107, ext. 124.

 

OLD SYCAMORE

Friends of Scouting

If you haven’t scheduled your Friends of Scouting presentation, please do so now by contacting Chris Berry at buffaloc9009@gmail.com.

Spring Recruitment

Do you want more scouts in your pack or troop to experience all the fun this summer??  Let’s get more youth involved in the world of Scouting before summer begins. Email your District Executive Stacy to get on the calendar!

Summer Moon Festival

July 14, 15, 16. If you would like to help at the Boy Scout informational booth to earn some service hours, please let Stacy know at (419) 234-1717 or stacy.perkins@scouting.org. Time slots will be given based on your availability.

Mercer County Fair

Looking for units to help with our activity booth at the Fair this year.  More information to come.

Day Camp

 

EXPLORING

Third Annual Black Swamp Area Council Exploring Recognition and Scholarship Dinner

The Third Annual Exploring Recognition and Scholarship Dinner took place on April 21st, 2016. Explorers from the Black Swamp Area Council were recognized at The Centre in Bluffton for their achievements and commitment to the community...

 

 

ORDER OF THE ARROW

The Fox Den

On behalf of Mawat Woakus Lodge, it is my pleasure to be sending you the next issue of The Fox Den, Mawat Woakus Lodge's monthly newsletter!  The Fox Den is the monthly newsletter of the lodge, and your go-to source for the latest happenings in the Order of the Arrow. In it you will find information about upcoming events, service opportunities, new program initiatives, and more! 

View the May issue here.

 

THE EXTENDED FORECAST

Swamp Romp

The Black Swamp Area Council's single-biggest event makes a triumphant return! Swampy's coming back to Swamp Romp on Oct. 7-9, 2016...

 

 

 

 

 

BSA Position on Knockerball, BubbleBall, Battle Ball, Zorbing, and Similar Orb Activities

In recent years, we have seen an upswing in the use of all sizes of orbs for everything from rolling down hills, across water, “playing” soccer or football, to outright battles. They were included...