October 2018
Brothers Battle To Sell Popcorn - Scouting Wins
The Nastari Brothers of Troop 3 in Salem, OH have a rivalry. For the past 2 years they have battled to outsell one another in tins of Chocolate Covered Pretzels as part of the annual Buckeye Council Popcorn Sale. The result? A win for the Scouting program in their Troop!

As the top sellers of each type of tin in both '16 and '17 with Kaleb selling 108 Browns Tins and Zach selling 77 Steelers tins , they earned bonus prizes like tickets to a Browns game for their family. Additionally, they helped Troop 3 sell more than $32,000 worth of popcorn with over $10,000 in profits going directly to fuel their Scouting experience. This has allowed Kaleb and Zach to use their popcorn profits to completely pay for summer camp, buy all new gear, and fund their upcoming trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico!

The rivalry lives on through this year's popcorn sale and you can take part! Once again, the top seller of Cleveland Browns tins and the top seller of Pittsburgh Steelers tins will each win two tickets to a Browns or Steelers home game!
The Popcorn Blitz is On - Win a Nintendo Switch!
The annual Popcorn Sale is a fun activity that teaches youth confidence and the importance of paying their own way. Funds generated through the sale fuel your unit's program, your camps, and your service center. Plus, there are bonus prizes up for grabs! Kickoff your sale with the All Out Blitz happening now until 10/7. By selling $300 worth of popcorn by 10/7 your Scout will earn an Air Hunterz Firetek Bow and a chance for a Nintendo Switch!

Family Adventure Camp
Make Family Adventure Camp your first experience as a Cub Scout! At family adventure camp, your Scout will go fishing, shoot BB guns, archery, camp and more.

Nearly 2,000 New Youth Join Scouting!
Scouting is alive and growing in the Buckeye Council with nearly 2,000 new youth joining over the last few weeks!

Have friends or family with a child that is interested in Scouting? Tell them about your unit and share how much fun our Scouting programs are for the entire family!

URGENT: Complete Youth Protection Training
The BSA's youth protection training has recently been updated, and  all volunteers need to take the new Youth Protection training by October 1, 2018 , no matter when they took the previous training.

Scouts, BSA Summits
I n 2019, Scouting will expand to serve families through the invitation to girls to join the Scouting Program in Scouts, BSA. To help prepare units, the Buckeye Council will conduct two summits to provide training, answer questions, and equip leaders to welcome new youth in this expansion. 

RSVP for the Summits:

Unlock A New World at the World Scout Jamboree!
The World Scout Jamboree is taking place in the United States for the first time since 1967! If your Scout is 13 or older, consider taking chance in this unmatched opportunity for adventure and to make friends across the globe.

Neckerchief Slide Recall
The colored enamel on some Lion, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos neckerchief slides may contain levels of lead that exceed federal limits. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to a Boy Scouts of America retail store for a replacement.

Replacement slides will be in stores in mid-October.

Citizenship Merit Badges
For the first time ever, Citizenship in the Nation and Citizenship in the World will be offered at Seven Ranges, October 5-7. All completed pre-requisites must be completed before October 5 and brought to camp.

Pumpkin Glow Returns!
Bring your family out for a great fall celebration at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation 10/26-27 or 11/2-3! Take a hay ride through camp, participate in pumpkin themed activities, and enjoy some cider and donuts. Overnight camping is available for your unit and free if you decorate your site with pumpkins!