November 2018
Scouting Grows Leaders - Just Ask Lilah
Lilah is a leader. She is a leader in her school, her Venture Crew, and on the Venturing Officers Association. She leads the groups she is a part of, and she demonstrates leadership at all times. Lilah is a leader, and her leadership skills have grown because of Scouting.

Lilah began her Scouting adventure when she joined Venture Crew 25 in Canton in September 2016. There she learned basic leadership skills and held various leadership positions. Then last summer, she had the opportunity to participate in National Youth Leadership Training - and will be the Senior Patrol Leader for NYLT 2019 Course 2! This week-long program educates youth on advanced leadership skills in individual and team-based environments that stretch and challenge their abilities.

Key skills that Lilah learned through NYLT and Scouting include effective communication, the confidence and ability to engage in public speaking., and the value of leading with a positive attitude. Those skills have now been applied in Lilah's daily life as she continues to grow and to lead others.
Grow Your Leadership Skills - Just Like Lilah
Scouting is the premier place for leadership development of both youth and adults. Programs like National Youth Leadership Training, Introduction to Leadership Skills, Den Chief Training, and National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience provide unparalleled education and preparation for youth that can be applied both in Scouting and beyond.

Similarly, Woodbadge, Powderhorn, and Leader Position Specific trainings provide adults with skills that benefit them beyond their Scouting experience. For detailed information on how you or your Scout can advantage of these opportunities visit the link below.

Celebrate Scouting this February!
Join us in February 2019 as we Celebrate Scouting across all 12 counties in the Buckeye Council! Celebrate Scouting will be a month long focus on bringing our Scouting family together by highlighting successes from 2018. Celebrations will take place with every unit, at free family fun events, with Scouting leaders, and with community organizations who support Scouting. Throughout the Celebration all parents, leaders, and members of the community are invited to connect and invited to invest.
Plan Your Summer Adventure!
The outdoor classroom is where Scouting's programs come to life and where lifelong memories are forged. Registration is now open for all 2019 Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing Summer Camp. Start building your adventure today!

Scout Executive Minute
With more than 2,200 youth joining our programs for the very first time this fall, there is no question that the excitement of Scouting is alive! My personal enthusiasm is greatest knowing the value of the leadership development these youth and their parents now have the opportunity to experience. Whether you have just joined or been sitting around the campfire for many years, I ask you to join me in taking full advantage of the rich training programs offered through Scouting.

Adventure and excitement are on the horizon as we look to 2019 and Celebrate Scouting this February, make plans for camp, and the launch of Scouts, BSA.
Jesse Roper II
Scout Executive
ATTENTION LEADERS!
Beginning this month, the Buckeye Blaze now includes district sections specifically for leaders. Click your district name below to find news and resources tailored for you!