April 2019
Alaskan Adventures Showcase Local Eagle's Lifelong Commitment to Scouting Values
For Buckeye Council Eagle Scout Matthew Failor Scouting values found in the Oath, Law, and Motto are key to success as an 8-time Iditarod Racer. Covering 938 miles from Anchorage to Nome Alaska, the Iditarod is an annual sled dog race that pushes its racers to their limit and beyond. Matthew's dream is to win the Iditarod race and will never give up - a life lesson his parents and Scouting instilled in him as a kid. Scouting has been a very important part of Matthew's life and he encourages everyone to always remember the Scout Oath, Law, and Motto. "Stick by it for the rest of your life," says Matthew.

Matthew Failor grew up in Mansfield and is an Eagle Scout from Troop 121. He worked his way through The Ohio State University and found out about a summer job as a dog handler in Alaska through a friend. After just one day on the job, he adopted a dog and the rest is history. Upon graduation Matthew began spending his summers in Alaska where he learned enough and saved up enough money to buy a small cabin in Alaska and began racing dogs. He now has his own team, the 17th-Dog, and a new business, Alaska Mushing School .

What's Matthew's next adventure?
He has a litter of puppies that he is training and raising. Matthew is also gearing up for tourism season where Alaska Mushing School will sell tours to teach and expose people to the sport of dog sledding.

What was the most exciting moment of this year's Iditarod Race?
In the last 77 miles of the race, there were two teams ahead of Matthew; one by 2.5 hours and the other by 1.5 hours. Matthew was able to catch and surpass both teams. He passed one of them in the last mile of the race!
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Camp Cash - Every $50, Gets You $5!
This year we launched a new initiative called Celebrate Scouting as a replacement to our Family Friends of Scouting Campaign. More than 1,700 people participated in Community Celebrations at SkyMax, Altitude, Center Ice, The Wilderness Center, and Cooper Bowl!

Celebrate Scouting, like Family Friends of Scouting before, is about more than inviting families to connect. It is also an invitation to invest. We teach young people skills and habits that last a lifetime. Investing in the Boy Scouts of America creates opportunities for youth to gain memorable experiences and learn principles that will help them develop into tomorrow’s leaders. By contributing to Scouting, you have a profound impact on your community’s future.

For each $50 you invest in Scouting, the Buckeye Council will reinvest $5 into your Scout’s camping experience in 2019 in the form of a camp discount. $50 gets you $5, $100 gets you $10, etc. After making your donation, you will receive a discount code to redeem when you register for camp.

Are You Registered for Camp this Summer?
The outdoor classroom is where Scouting's programs come to life and where lifelong memories are forged. Registration is open for all 2019 Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing Summer Camp. Start building your adventure today!

Spring Family Adventure Camp
Spend the weekend of May 17-19 at Camp Akela at Seven Ranges for Family Adventure Camp! Get a taste of what Cub Scouting offers through camping, shooting sports, games, crafts, campfires and spending quality time with their family!

Scout Executive Minute
Few of us may have the opportunity to pursue adventure in the wilderness of Alaska like Matthew Failor. Fortunately, we all have the opportunity to discover adventures through Scouting on weekend campouts, Family Adventure Camps, and at summer camp for scouts of all ages.

Build your adventure today by registering for camp where you can forge lifelong memories. And be sure to take advantage of the savings available to you when you make an investment in the program during Celebrate Scouting. Not only will your investment reduce the cost of camp for you, it will also ensure the future success of the Buckeye Council in providing unmatched leadership development programs for your family.
Jesse Roper II
Scout Executive
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