May 2019
Duty to Country - Scouts from New Philadelphia Honor Veterans during Operation Flag
With Memorial Day approaching at the end of the month, we reflect on and honor those who have served our country in the armed forces. Service is an important part of the Scouting program - service to others, service to our community, and service to our country. Last year over 98,510 hours of service was provided back to the community. Projects include participating in Good Turn Weekends at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation, food and clothing drives, beautification projects, and Operation Flag.

Each year, hundreds of Scouts participate in Operation Flag to demonstrate their duty to country. Scouts do a good turn by taking part in a Memorial Day or Independence Day event. Any Scout who participates earns a patch that can be purchased at any Scout office in the Buckeye Council. Sasha K., Cubmaster of Pack 84 in New Philadelphia says, "We enjoy participating in the Memorial Day Parade in New Philadelphia because it gives the Scouts an opportunity for our country, while honoring those who have lost their lives. It also gives the community a glimpse of our Pack in action. It's a great teaching moment to show how one can 'do their duty to God and Country' while being helpful, loyal, and reverent"

Scouts can participate in Operation Flag this Memorial Day or Independence Day by completing two of the following:
  • Decorate veteran graves with flags
  • Take part in a Memorial Day event
  • Retrieve Flags after the Holiday
  • Write an essay “Why do we
  • celebrate Memorial Day/Independence Day”

Upon completion, fill out the form and stop by any Buckeye Council Service Center to purchase your Operation Flag patch for $2. Patches are first come, first serve.

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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.

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Duty to God - 94 Youth Recognized
A Scout is reverent. Scouts are faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.

You can work toward earning a religious emblem in your own religion by obtaining a specialized booklet and reviewing the materials with a parent. You won’t work with your Scout leader on this; instead, you’ll go straight to your own religious organization.

Congratulations to the 94 Scouts who earned their religious award emblem in Buckeye Council and will be recognized at the upcoming Religious Awards Dinner on 5/10/19.

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!

It's not too late to go to camp!
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!

Scout Executive Minute
Ideals like Duty to Country and Duty to God are keystones of the Scouting program. Service given in performing these duties is an important component in instilling values in youth and delivering the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.

I encourage you to get involved with service opportunities in our communities throughout the year to help teach youth the importance of giving back. Operation Flag and Good Turn Weekends represent just a couple ways that Scouts can see a tangible outcome through their service. Together we are strengthening our communities, our country, and its future through our dedication and commitment to youth.
Jesse Roper II
Scout Executive
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