Information on Dad & Lad, Mom & Me, Woodville Surplus Scout Night and
Cub Day Camp have been added to the Events page.

2010 District Derby The NW District Derby will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at St. Francis de Sales High School gym.  More info including the 2010 Rules and registration form can be found on the Events page.

Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Project
This unique project will give Boy Scout Troops an avenue to give back to the community by helping restore a national historic site.   Leadership will be provided by Tindeuchen Lodge, with Troops providing the labor.  A flier with preliminary info on the project can be found here.

Information on the Survey Merit Badge Day and the Soaring Eagle Runs
have been added to the Events page.

Information on the Toledo Diocesan Scouter Recognition Dinner and the "About Boating Safely" course have been added to the Events page.

The 100th celebration has begun, and Erie Shores Council has many activities planned to commemorate the anniversary.  A brochure highlighting some of the activities planned. can be found here.  One program being offered is the ESC 100th Anniversary Commemorative Patch seen at left.  The patch will be given to all registered Scouts & Leaders.  Then members can earn each of eight \rocker patches to go around it.  The requirements for each Rocker can be found here.

Boy Scout Scuba Diving Programs are being offered by Aqua Hut Dive Center.  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.

Nominate an Outstanding Scouter for the Silver Beaver Award Do you know a volunteer Scouter who has truly shown the Scouting Spirit and gone above and beyond in their service to the youth of Northwest Ohio?  If so, then nominate them for the Silver Beaver Award!!  It's the highest honor a volunteer Scouter can receive from a local Scout Council. The nomination form can be found here Nominations are due by March 31, 2010 to the Council Office A list of past winners from NW District can be found here.

Information on Newport Aquarium's Scout Weekend and the brochure for the Mud Hen's Scout Sleepovers have been added to the Events page.

Erie Shores Council will once again host a Wood Badge course in 2010.
 More info and a flier with registration form is available on the Training page.

The Brownsea Island Experience at the National Jamboree is looking for a few good "Lads"  between the ages of 16 and 21 to staff the area.  More info can be found here.

BSA has announced NEW belt loops & pins in the Cub Scout Academic & Sports Program.  They are: Disability Awareness, Family Travel, Good Manners, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography, Reading and Writing, Video Games, Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding, Kickball, and Skateboarding.  They have also added a page on the National website listing each requirement.  The website 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.

Honor your Scout Leaders in 2010 for activity in their faith community!
P.R.A.Y. handles adult recognition programs for numerous faiths.  Unlike the youth awards, adults must be nominated.  More information and the nomination forms can be found here.

Den Leader & Pack Planning Kits now available on-line
As you gear up for another great year of Cub Scouting, National has updated these kits to aid in planning and made them freely available on-line. Most files are in PDF format, while the budget, newsletter and calendar files are in Excel so they can be modified for your unit.
The Den Leader Kit is available here.
The Annual Pack Planning Resources 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.