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New, simpler renewal cycle for all members coming
By February 2028, all members and all units will have a single, common renewal month of February ... |
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Adult Middle Name Requirement
Starting April 1st, all adult registrants will be required to submit their middle name... |
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July Closures
The Findlay and Lima Scout Shops and Service Centers will be closed Friday, July 3... |
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| Council Updates
| Advancement reporting is required
All badges of rank, merit badges, and Eagle Palms are restricted items and proof must be provided before purchasing these items ... | |
Troop 322 repeats as top Coffee & Tea sellers
Troop 322 top sellers in this year's Coffee & Tea Sale, marking the second consecutive year for leading the way ... |
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Part Time Job Position
The Lima Scout Shop is looking for a part time sales associate to fill in as needed... |
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Incident Reporting/Sickness and Accident insurance information updated
Keeping Scouts safe is everyone's job! It is important to take the proper steps immediately in the case of an accident, violation, or near miss... |
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Military family fee waiver announced
Scouting America is committed to expanding access for military-connected youth ... |
| Program, Camping &Training
| 2026-2027 Program Calendar
Printed versions of the 26-27 calendar are available... |
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Camp Lakota's 75th Anniversary
Lakota 75 is a one-day homecoming on July 11, designed to reconnect generations of staff and friends who created the magic of camp. The afternoon begins on-site at camp with tours, tailgating, and time to revisit the landmarks that hold decades of memories... |
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Fall Family Fun Day Save the Dates
Be on the lookout for my information coming soon... |
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Hazardous Weather Training Required for all Direct Contact Leaders
All Direct Contact Leaders are required to complete this training to be considered "trained" in their position... |
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Great Oaks End of Summer Swim Night |
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Save the Date: Lima Golf Outing
The Lima Golf Outing will take place September 11 at Bluffton Golf Club... | |
Sporting Clays for Scouting
Join us for a great day of shooting, camaraderie, and support for local youth... |
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Black Swamp Area Council 2026 Packaged Gift Program to Strengthen Community Impact
The Black Swamp Area Council is proud to continue Packaged Gift Program, an innovative... |
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27th Annual Scouting Golf Classic Brings Community Together to Support Local Scouting
The Black Swamp Area Council, Scouting America, hosted its 27th Annual Scouting Golf Classic fundrasier on... |
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Dueling Pianos
Save the date! More information to come soon... |
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Meecheway 5k
Registration is coming soon for our Third Annual Trail/Color Run... |
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Friends of Scouting Update - June 22, 2026
As of June 22, 2026, the Black Swamp Area Council has raised $199,362, reaching 58% of our $345,000 Friends of Scouting goal. |
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