Hello and welcome to the Lake Erie Council’s 3-minute update for the final full week of January 2021. Today, I will be discussing a few important topics including information about our camp properties, details on our Scout’s Own product sales, and a quick Scout Shop update. Please follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with all the local Scouting news and events.
We are excited to announce that Scouting activities and programs have been recommenced at Lake Erie Council properties. Overnight unit camping will be available starting the weekend of January 29th at both Beaumont and Firelands Scout Reservations. To comply with the Governor’s curfew order, all participants must arrive at camp before 9:30 PM.
There has been no change to the Lake Erie Council’s policy regarding unit activities under the COVID-19 map. If your unit is in a purple designated county, you may not participate in in-person gatherings. This also applies to our respective camp properties in Ashtabula and Lorain Counties.
As a reminder and to clear up any confusion, there are two types of licensed camps in the State of Ohio: Campgrounds and Residential Camps. While many licensed campgrounds are currently open, camping at these facilities is only permitted for families in the same household. This means that the only way a Scouting unit may camp together is at a licensed Residential camp. LEC camps and most of the BSA camps in Ohio are licensed as residential camps. Therefore, camping at these facilities is the only allowable way for a unit to go camping under current State of Ohio restrictions. Please note that if your unit chooses to camp outside these restrictions, you waive your insurance coverage for that event. Day time events can continue to take place at parks and other locations as long as you follow local restrictions. For more information about all our events and safety protocols, please visit our website.
It’s time to save the date for the Be the Change event that is celebrating the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts!
The virtual event will be held on Sunday 2/21 at 8pm on YouTube or Facebook Live! Check out this link to learn more and Watch the LEC’s social channels to hear from our local female Eagles in the upcoming weeks.
We are thrilled to once again offer locally sourced Scouts Own products as a way to help Scouts and their families fund their adventures. Your 2021 syrup journey can begin at Sap Camp, which is being held on Saturday, March 6th at the home of Scout’s Own Maple Syrup: Beaumont Scout Reservation. For more information, check out our Scout’s Own Facebook page or contact LEC Product Sales Director, Kallee Kissling Kallee.Kissling@scouting.org. Whether you need help making a Scout’s Own sales plan or creating a unit budget, our Member Care Department is here to help. You can always reach someone by e-mail at LECMemberCare@Scouting.org or on the phone at 216.861.6060.
For two weeks, the Scout Shop will be featuring select sleeping gear including sleeping bags at a 20% discount. Enjoy these savings through Saturday, February 6th. Don’t forget, the Lake Erie Council is hosting four Klondike Derbies over the next month. Make sure your Scout is Prepared for cold weather camping with a proper sleeping bag and an insulated sleeping pad at a great price. Please visit our local Scout Shop and don’t forget to register for a fun-filled Klondike derby.
As always please like and share this video with your Scouting family and thank you for keeping the Scouting flame burning bright.
