Jayhawk Area Council, Scouting America

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

05/15/2026

Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting brought together volunteers and leaders from across the country. In this , we’ll share some of our biggest Cub Scout takeaways, ideas and updates from the event.

05/01/2026

Summer is a great time for Arrow of Light Cub Scouts to prepare for the next step in their Scouting journey. In this , we’ll explore ideas and tips to help you plan an awesome AOL summertime pack calendar.

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.

Send a message to learn more

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.

03/13/2026

Eagle Scout Tejasvi Manoj has been named Time’s Kid of the Year for her work protecting seniors from digital crime and online scams.

This is the kind of outcome Scouting produces. Young people who lead, serve their communities, and use their skills to make a real difference in the world.

When youth are challenged, mentored, and trusted with responsibility, incredible things happen. That’s the power of Scouting. 🦅

03/13/2026

Nominations for the 2026 class of Topeka's Top 20 Under 40 open April 6th. If you know someone that is making an impact, both personally and professionally, in the Topeka community, submit your nomination at the following link https://fs28.formsite.com/20Under40/2026Nomination/index or scan the QR code below.

02/13/2026

02/10/2026

Here are photos of Eagle Scouts and their families and Honorees of awards from the 2026 Annual Council Recognition Dinner! Congratulations to all of our Honorees and the 2025 Peter Vincent Eagle Scout Class

02/10/2026

On February 7, approximately 155 guests joined together at the Bishop Professional Development Center to celebrate 2025 Peter Vincent Eagle Class and numerous significant awards.

The program commenced following dinner with Blake Hanson, Troop 11 as Emcee, Hunter Diederich, Troop 13 leading the Invocation; Sean Dengler, Troop 157 in Pledge of Allegiance, and Aydin Eisenbarth, Troop 18 with the Scout Oath and Law.

The program included a spotlight on policy and program initiatives such as Breaking Barriers, a unique Scouting program at Topeka Correctional Facility for children/grandchildren of incarcerated mothers/grandmothers who serve as troop leaders; and an update from Angel Romero, Board Member, Project Chair on stakeholder engagement efforts to guide the framework for the Council’s Long-Range Strategic Plan, a roadmap to move Scouting into the future in strength and numbers.

Program updates were also provided by John Vaughn on 2026 NYLT events, Dick Carter on Wood Badge and Paul Rossillon with updates from Dzie Hauk Tonga Lodge, Order of the Arrow. Awards went to Kaylin Phillips and Paul Rossillon with Founder’s Award and Kenny Woodward as this year’s James E. West Award recipients, and Matt Woodward and Chaz Havens as recipients of the Council’s Silver Beaver Award recipient, George Austin as Council’s James E. West honoree, We also thanked Lucky DeFries and Kelly Potter as new James E West Fellowship members, Tim O’Shea was honored as the first James E. West Fellowship Diamond Member, and for the first time ever the Council recognized Dani Esman as the North Star Award recipient.

Last, but not least – Scouts earning the Eagle rank in 2025 were introduced and celebrated! Congratulations to the award recipients and the Class of 2025 Eagle Scouts.