Jayhawk Area Council, Scouting America

08/28/2026

How can your Cub Scouts connect with Scouts in 170 countries—without leaving home? Join us to learn all about Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA/JOTI)!
Held each year on the third full weekend of October, JOTA/JOTI is an international Scouting event that brings Scouts together through amateur radio and the internet. It’s an exciting opportunity for Cub Scouts to discover other cultures, learn how Scouting is different—and the same—around the world, and experience the global Scouting community firsthand.
Ruth Barnes Shaw joins us to share how JOTA/JOTI works and how your pack can get involved.
Whether you’re a longtime JOTA/JOTI participant or have never heard of it before, tune in to discover how you can open a whole world of Scouting to your Cub Scouts!

08/21/2026

Service to the community is an important part of the Scouting program. Learn from Dallas DJ Hawkeye (Mark Rybczyk) about this great service project, and how your pack can get involved.

08/14/2026

Once you have signed up a new leader, how do you ensure that he or she will succeed at the job? This episode will feature a discussion of an on-boarding process that is designed to help the new leader enjoy the role and carry it out successfully.

08/07/2026

Due to some staffing conflicts, we will close at 5:00 PM today, August 7. We will reopen Monday at 9:00 AM as regularly scheduled.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

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08/07/2026

Everything you wanted to know about welcoming new families into your Cub Scout Pack! EVP Membership Engagement Sean Magennis shares best practices and insight on helping new families feel connected, engaged, and ready for adventure.

06/14/2026

Thanks to Troop 183 for placing the flags around the Capitol for Flag Day. Be sure to check them out!

05/26/2026

Tee Off? Take Aim? Both? All for Scouting!

Registration is Now Open for the Golf Classic and will open soon for Sporting Clays Invitational.

Golf Classic
Monday, June 15, 2026
Cypress Ridge Golf Course
11:30 AM Check-In & Lunch
1:00 PM Tee Time
Register at https://donations.scouting.org/council/197/event/786

Annual Sporting Clay Event
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Ravenwood Lodge
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Served 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Whether you prefer the golf course, the sporting clay range, or both, we hope you will join us for one or both of these exciting fundraising events that support local Scouting programs while bringing the community together for fun, fellowship, and friendly competition.

Can't attend? Businesses and individuals can sponsor either event individually or maximize their impact with a Dual Event Sponsorship Package. Dual Event Sponsorship is $250 and includes recognition at BOTH events. Hole sponsorships and Dual Event Sponsorship must be purchased by June 8th at https://donations.scouting.org/council/197/event/786

05/01/2026

Monroe Street in front of our office will be closed on Saturday, May 2 as it is part of the race path for the Top City Marathon. This closure will go into the early afternoon.

The Jayhawk Scout Shop will be closed on Saturday, May 2.

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04/07/2026

Values in Action: What Leadership Looks Like

It’s not about titles.
It’s about impact.

The people who show up.
The ones who solve problems.
The ones who make Topeka better every day.

You know someone like this.

Nominate them for Top 20 Under 40 at https://fs28.formsite.com/20Under40/2026Nomination/index.

Nominations close at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 22nd.