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Thanksgiving Closures
The Findlay and Lima Service Centers will be closed November 27 & 28...
Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall Challenge Grant Opportunity
The Council is excited to share an opportunities surrounding Cooper Lodge with the Keith Hubbard Dining Hall at Camp Lakota...
Jamboree on the Air Jamboree on the Internet
Scouts from across the globe will connect through amateur radio...
Popcorn Kernel Journal - Oct. 9, 2025
This week: The good, the bad, the ugly - How's your sale going?; Product return under review; Week 6 Fill-It-Up winners; and much more ...
Cybersecurity Merit Badge Day
Earn Scouting's newest Merit Badge at the largest launch event in the nation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base...
State Jamboree in 2026 lowers prices
Officials of the Ohio Division of Natural Resources have lowered the price of the ODNR Jamboree from ...
Popcorn Kernel Journal - Oct. 2, 2025
In this week's issue: Return Policy under review to aid units; It's a special week for Fill-it-Up; Online Order 'thank you' card pictured and more ...
Scouting America Introduces Safeguarding Youth Parents' Guide Video
Scouting America has introduced a new Parents' Guide video, which will be sent directly to the parents of new members. Watch it here ...
2026 Jamboree Band Opportunity
Scout musicians are invited to apply for the 2026 National Jamboree Staff Band...
Big Santa News!
This December Santa will be visiting both Camp Berry and Camp Lakota...
Dueling Pianos return Nov. 13 in Lima
Join us for an entertaining evening of fun, music and amazing singalong good time Nov. 13 ...
Greater Lima Area Scouting Scramble Raises Over $20,000 to Support Local Youth
The Greater Lima Area Scouting Scramble on Thursday, September 11, 2025...
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Safeguarding Youth Training Instructions
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...
Coffee & Tea Price drop
In need of some more Coffee or Tea....
Council Coordinated Meeting-ZOOM
You are invited to attend the upcoming Council Coordinated Meeting Thursday, November 20, 2025...
Arthur M & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest
The Eagle Scout Contest is an annual contest open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of the contest...
Youth and Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner-Save the Date
Celebrating the 2025 Class of Eagle Scouts March 14, 2026...
New field team member hired as District Executive
Ian Boden joins the council as Chinquapin District Executive ...
Catholic Camp-o-ree and Retreat
Erie Shores Council will be hosting the first ever CST Territory 9/NCCS Region 6 Catholic Camp-o-ree and retreat this fall...

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Upcoming Events

Oct 18	Chinquapin District Pop-Up Scout Shop Stop and shop for uniforms, patches, handbooks and more at this one-day event at Camp Lakota...
Oct 18	Jamboree on the Air Jamboree on the Internet Join the Largest Scouting Event in the World – JOTA-JOTI 2025! Scouts from across the globe will connect through amateur radio and the...
Oct 19	Jamboree on the Air on the Internet Join the Largest Scouting Event in the World – JOTA-JOTI 2025! Scouts from across the globe will connect through amateur radio and the...
Nov 1	Popcorn Sale Ends With the Popcorn Sale ending Nov. 1, please note Final Unit Orders are Due by Nov. 6 ORDER DUE DATES: Take Order: November 6, 2025,...
Nov 6	Popcorn Final Order Due FINAL POPCORN ORDER DUE DATES FOR ALL UNITS ORDER DUE DATES: Take Order: November 6, 2025, by 5:00 pm All products for TAKE ORDER...
Nov 13	GO Dueling Pianos Join us for an entertaining evening of fun and amazing singing Nov. 13. Dueling Pianos is going to be on November 13, 2025 at the FOPA, 752 West...
Nov 18	Cooper Lodge Leadership Reception A reception open to all Eagle Scouts, Scouters & community leaders as a thank you for your leadership in our community...
Dec 1	UNIT RENEWALS DUE DEADLINE UNIT RENEWALS DUE DECEMBER 1 The annual unit renewal deadline is set for Dec. 1, to allow for any unforeseen circumstances and/or missing training,...
Dec 8	Popcorn Final Payment Due All units are to pay the remaining balance in full by this date for their popcorn sale efforts...

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