One Scout's Service Provides Hope to Those In Need

When Bradley T. from Troop 265 began selecting an organization to help with his Eagle Scout project he wanted to provide service to those in need. Through his high school lacrosse team he had volunteered at Refuge of Hope, a shelter for men and women to get hot meals. His interactions with the people there were so inspiring that he chose to focus his service efforts on helping them.

Bradley's project was a three-stage project to provide Refuge of Hope with food, hygiene products, and restore cots for the shelter. Bradley's concept of providing hygiene kits was to inspire a sense of pride. Bradley states, "just putting on a pair of clean socks can make someone feel better about themself." Through the project over 50 hygiene kits were created including socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and more, over 50 pounds of food, and 12 cots were restored.

Every Eagle Scout project provides significant service that benefits a community organization other than Scouting. Bradley is one of more than 120 Eagles from 2019 who will be recognized at the Buckeye Council Court of Honor on January 26, 2020 . Whether you know an Eagle being recognized or want to celebrate scouting, join us for a powerful day as these youth are honored.

Important Changes Regarding Registration Renewal

Effective 1/1/20 there are some significant changes that have been announced by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America regarding renewal of membership registration. First, the annual registration fee will increase for all registrations renewing on 1/1/20 and beyond.

Second, the National Council will begin running periodic Background Checks on all leaders rather than only at the time of joining. This policy will help further ensure the safety of youth in our programs and is an important step as we continue to make youth safety a primary focus. In order to make this process possible, all currently registered leaders must submit a new Background Check authorization form before renewing their registration for 2020.

Celebrate Scouting Returns in 2020!

Celebrate Scouting returns in 2020 to bring our Scouting family together by highlighting successes from 2019 across all 12 counties in the Buckeye Council. We invite you to come sit around the campfire with us, share your story, and learn about what Scouting is doing to for youth and families in our council. 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.

Celebrate by attending any or all of our free family fun events located throughout our council.

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Learn about what's new in your district by scrolling to the bottom of each issue of the Buckeye Blaze to find district sections. This month features information about popcorn distribution, klondike derbies, recharter, and more!
Forge New Skills at the Baden Powell Institute!

Become a student for one day in a college-like atmosphere that provides a no-nonsense look at Scouting. Learn new tricks and tips on how to run the best pinewood derby, tracking advancement, camping, and so much more! BPI is a training for any adult in Scouting.

2021 National Jamboree Registration Open!

Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts that showcases everything that is great about Scouting. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for Scouts and volunteers to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include; one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more!

Scout Executive Minute

The approaching holidays bring with them the time and opportunity to reflect on those things that are most important. For me and my family, it is a time to focus on giving back to those with the greatest need. Service to others through projects like Bradley's demonstrate the true value that scouting brings to our communities, to our youth, and to us as a leaders. What a wonderful reminder of why scouting is so important today and another reason it should be celebrated.

Join us in celebrating Bradley and the rest of our 2019 Eagle Scout Class at the Eagle Court of Honor on January 26th. I promise you will be moved and renewed in your own to commitment to our mission. In February and March, we will once again Celebrate Scouting with you at unit celebrations and free, family, fun events across the council. Be a part of celebrating this organization that continues to provide so much to our communities and to each one of us.
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