Welcome to the Northwest District Website!

To find out who, what, when, and where, click on the links to the left!



Info on Webelos Weekend has been added to the Events page.

Info on the Wood Badge Association Breakfast, Archery Merit Badge Day,
Dad & Lad weekend and Mom & Me Weekend has been added to the Events page.

District Award Nominations
 Nomination forms are now being accepted for the 2013 Northwest District Awards and District Award of Merit.  Awards will presented at the District Dinner in May.  Forms can be turned in to the Scout Service Center or emailed to the addresses on the form.  a list of previous winners can be found on the District Awards page

District Award of Merit form
Cub Scout of the Year form Den Leader of the Year form
Boy Scout of the Year form Cubmaster of the Year form
SPL of the Year form Scoutmaster of the Year form
Eagle Scout of the Year form Crew Advisor of the Year form
Venturer of the Year form Post Advisor of the Year form
Explorer of the Year form Unit Comm. Member of the Year form
Parent Volunteer of the Year form District Comm. Member of the Year form

Florida Sea Base Lottery Now Open!
 The lottery for 2014 high adventures at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is now open from January 15 to February 15, 2013. More information and the access to the lottery can be obtained through the Sea Base website at www.bsaseabase.org.

Call for Silver Beaver Nominations
 Do you know of one of our volunteer Scouters who has truly shown the Scouting Spirit and gone above and beyond in their service to the youth of Northwest Ohio? If so, be sure to nominate that special person for a Silver Beaver Award. It’s the highest honor a volunteer Scouter can receive from a local Scout council. Nominations for the Silver Beaver must be in to the Distinguished Awards Committee by March 31, 2013. Nomination forms are available at the Scout Office, online at www.erieshorescouncil.org in the leader Resources listing under the Resources section or email erieshores@bsamail.org and we can send you an electronic copy to print. Send the completed forms to: Erie Shores Council Distinguished Awards Committee, P.O. Box 8728, Toledo, OH 43623.

Call for Bronze Pelican and
St. George Awards
 The Toledo Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is accepting nominations for the Bronze Pelican and St. George adult awards.  Information and forms are available on the Committee website here.

Instructions on RECORDING SERVICE HOURS  in the Journey to Excellence online system can be found here.
 

One Venturer still needed!!!!!
National Jamboree 2013
 Go Big, Get Wild! The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is coming and it ain't your father's jamboree. We're talking seriously high adventure, people! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, and more - with 50,000 of your closest friends at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve in the wilds of West Virginia.
 July 15 to July 24, 2013
at the new Summit Bechtel Reserve in WV
Erie Shores Council will send one Troop of 36 youth  and a quarter Crew of 8 co-ed youth.  Once those spots are filled, a waiting list will be started
Visit jamboesc.com for the latest info and how to apply

Boy Scout Scuba Diving Programs are being offered by Aqua Hut Dive Center throughout the year.  Boys can earn either the Scuba, BSA activity patch or the new Scuba Diving Merit Badge.  A flier with more information can be found here.

Local shooting range, WR Hunt Club in Clyde, OH, is welcoming Boy Scouts, Venturers and their families to experience the joy of target shooting.  More info can be found here.

Do you have a Boy Scout interested in the Surveying Merit Badge?  Then Bryan Ellis would like to help you out!  A flier with contact info can be found here.

Den Leader & Pack Meeting Resource Guide available on-line
As you gear up for another great year of Cub Scouting, National has made the guide freely available on-line to assist in planning a spectacular year!
The Resource Guide is available here.

Cornell University has a fun opportunity for Troops & Packs to learn about common birds in the city while participating in a study.  Participation could help with Cub Scout advancement/electives or Boy Scout merit badges.  A flier with more info is available here.


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