Effective January 1, 2027, Scouting America will implement adjustments to national membership and unit charter fees. In a memo from the National Key 3, they acknowledged that the decision was not made lightly, recognizing the financial impact fee increases have on families, volunteers, and local councils. They also pointed to rising operating costs nationwide and the reality that those costs must now be shared across a smaller membership base. National fees have remained unchanged for more than three years. At the Council level, we have also made adjustments to our membership fees, effective January 1, 2027. We understand that operating a smaller council with a declining membership base has become increasingly challenging. Like organizations across the country, we continue to experience significant increases in the cost of doing business. Please click the title of this article for full details.

The Camp Birch Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament benefitting Camp Hugh Taylor Birch is December 11, 2026 with check in at 5:30 pm and practice at 6:15 pm at Southwest Bowling Center (826 Scioto St, Urbana, OH 43078). It is a Scotch Doubles 9 Pin No Tap 3 Games Total Score Tournament. $60 entry per team ($13 lineage to bowling alley, $24 to Camp Birch, and $23 to tournament prize fund). Online registration ends December 8. Registration at the door is available (cash or card). 50% of all jackpots to bowlers & 50% to Camp Birch! We will also have side action (cash only) and silent auction and raffle tickets (cash or card)! Questions? Tanner Spencer at 937-346-4842

Sycamore District Merit Badge Trail Drive will be held at Fairborn Middle School—the same location as last year—on February 6, February 20, and March 6, 2027, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Online registration is now open. Registration is free for Tecumseh Council Scouts and $10 for out-of-council Scouts who register by January 15, 2027.  After January 15, the cost is $10 for Tecumseh Council Scouts and $20 for out-of-council Scouts. Registration closes January 29, 2027.

Horsemanship Merit Badge for Scouts BSA is Saturday, November 14 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm at Marmon Valley Farm (7754 State Route 292 S, Zanesfield OH 43360). Cost is $75 per Scout. Additional trail rides are available for $36. Register online by October 12. Scouts should pack a lunch. Wear long jeans or pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes & weather appropriate clothing. A parent must attend with Scout to sign a waiver. Questions? Please contact Audreau Coleman at audreau1@gmail.com

Scouts BSA Troops - Join us at Camp Birch for our Scouts BSA Fall Camporee "Back to Basics" on November 6-8, 2026 at Camp Birch! Check in is Friday from 6 to 8 pm and check out is Sunday by 10 am. Patrols will compete in a "Back to Basics" camping competition that will include activities such as: Patrol Breakfast Cooking Challenge; Campsite Inspection; Pioneering; Service Project; & Leave No Trace. Cost if registered online by October 25: Tecumseh Council Scout = FREE; Tecumseh Council Adult = FREE; Out-of-Council Scout = $15; Out-of-Council Adult = $10. There is a $10 for ALL registrations after October 25. The last day to register is November 4.

The Tecumseh Council is excited to announce a new way to make Scouting America more affordable for families! Beginning immediately, families registering through BeAScout.org can now choose Klarna as a payment option, making it easier than ever to join Scouting America by spreading annual membership fees into manageable payments instead of paying the full amount upfront. We know that every family’s budget is different, and this new option helps remove one more barrier for youth who want to experience the adventure, leadership, and lifelong memories that Scouting provides. Click the title of this article for details on how Klarna works.