12th Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser to Support Black Swamp Area Council

FINDLAY, OH – September 10, 2025 – The Black Swamp Area Council is proud to announce that Doty Dental of Findlay will be the Presenting Sponsor for the 12th Annual Sporting Clays for Scouting event. This highly anticipated fundraiser will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club in Bucyrus, Ohio.

This year’s event aims to raise $72,000, with all proceeds directly benefiting the more than 3,000 youth and adult volunteers served by the council, with the positive youth development programs.  The funds raised will stay local, supporting crucial Scouting programs across 13 counties, in northwest Ohio.

“We are incredibly grateful for Doty Dental’s generous support as our Presenting Sponsor,” said Marc D. Kogan, Scout Executive for the Black Swamp Area Council. “Their commitment to our community helps us continue to provide life-changing experiences and prepare young people for success through Scouting.”

Event Details & Participation

The day begins with breakfast, followed by a competitive sporting clays competition for four-person teams, and concludes with a lunch provided.

Highlights of the event include:

• A guided pheasant hunt prize for the top team.
• Exclusive gun drawings, featuring a Benelli 828U Field Grey ($100 ticket, limit 100) and a Benelli Super Black Eagle III Wood Stock ($30 ticket, limit 150).
• Unique deer hunt giveaways at council camp properties to be auctioned off.
• Gifts for all participants.

Limited Sponsorship opportunities are still available for businesses and individuals

To register a team, purchase raffle tickets, or learn more, visit www.BlackSwampScouting.org or contact the Scout Office at (567) 208-5284.