Dear Lake Erie Council Family,
In a recent email, I shared that we would be going through a restructuring to keep the council in a sustainable position. I wanted to provide a status update and share information as we continue to work with volunteer leadership and key stakeholders. While we are working to finalize the volunteer structure, our staff structure is in place. Many resources remain unchanged, or in some cases have seen an upgrade with more specific and streamlined support. In addition, below you will find the most up-to-date COVID19 information as it relates to our properties and unit meetings in compliance with the current extension on the state of Ohio curfew.
We have formed new teams to provide streamlined service.
Our Member Care and Resources team will be available to answer questions regarding Scoutbook, MyScouting, IT, registration, youth protection, safe Scouting, incidents, advancement, recognition, and so much more. You can reach the member care desk via phone by calling (216) 861-6060 or via email at LECMemberCare@scouting.org.
The Service and Growth team consists of professional Scouters and experienced volunteers who work together to provide unit leaders with the training and resources they need to provide local families with the best Scouting experience possible. If your Scouting unit needs assistance with building a budget, creating a program calendar, or recruiting new members, the Service and Growth Team is here to help. For assistance, please contact the Member Care Department or complete our online request form.
The full staff list can be found below by clicking here.
Re-chartering- Any charter not currently turned in is now PAST DUE. The process remains the same. In addition to member care, Greg Voyzey is the key staff contact and can be reached at greg.voyzey@scouting.org or by calling 216-861-6060.
The Scout’s BSA Advancement Volunteer Team remains unchanged. Please see the attached organizational chart for a full listing of folks who can help including David Madigan and Heather McMillan at the unit service center.
MBC applications are sent to Heather McMillan via the MBCApplicationsLEC@scouting.org email address including YPT and adult applications if needed.
Eagle applications, extension requests, and all support documentation should be sent to Heather McMillan at Heather.McMillan@scouting.org.
Eagle reference letters should be sent to the respective Service Area Advancement Team Leads and that is indicated in the reference letters for Eagle Scouts on our website.
Our Scout's Own and Popcorn Sales now have full-time unit concierge support. Kallee Kissling will head up this important effort to work directly with your unit to help you raise the necessary resources to fund all your adventures. Heather McMillan can still help you with questions or concerns regarding your 2020 popcorn bill.
Experiences: Activities and Camping – Two new members have been added to the team. Jake Brown, who has served as a Unit Serving Executive, has taken the role of Business Development Executive. In this newly created role, Jake will be responsible for working with Scouting units and families to help them plan their program year and make commitments for events and activities they are planning on attending. Additionally, Jake is responsible for working with organizations and families who are not yet involved with Scouting, to provide opportunities for facility rentals, event attendance and engagement in events and activities. This position is focused on driving attendance at events and activities so that Lake Erie Council can sustainably operate our properties and programs. Jake can be reached at Jacob.Brown@scouting.org.
Noah Boksansky will serve as the Business Manager for the experiences team. In this role, Noah is responsible for registrations/reservations at events and activities and answering questions about events and activities. In addition, the Business Manager role was created to identify and manage areas of waste so that all Lake Erie Council events and activities can operate efficiently and effectively. Noah will continue serving as the Business Manager at Beaumont Scout Reservation during the summertime. Noah can be reached at Noah.Boksansky@scouting.org.
The Calendar found at lecbsa.org/calendar will continue to be the most up-to-date place to find information about events and activities. If you have questions about camping or activities, please call Noah at 216-458-8908.
Here is the latest COVID19 information as it relates to our properties and unit meetings in accordance with the current extension on the state of Ohio curfew.
To stay consistent with Governor DeWine’s extended curfew order through January 23rd, Beaumont and Firelands Scout Reservations will be closed through January 23, 2021. The Firelands Scout Shop will continue to be open during normally scheduled business hours. Check the Firelands Scout Shop Facebook page for updates about store closings.
Affected Events:
Cub Winter Fun Day on January 16, 2021 at Beaumont is canceled. Registrations will automatically be moved to the Cub Winter Fun Day on February 20, 2021 at Firelands Scout Reservation.
Beaumont Klondike #1 on January 22-24, 2021 has been postponed to February 26-28, 2021. All reservations for Beaumont Klondike #1 will be automatically moved to the new date.
Please contact Noah.Boksansky@scouting.org for any questions or if you are signed up and are unable to attend either event.
Unit Meetings
Continue to follow your local health department and chartered organization guidance when it comes to meeting in person. See our November update for additional information: https://lecbsa.org/news/2020/11/12/bsa-unit-operation-and-camping-safeguards
Yours in service to youth and families,
Marc Ryan
Scout Executive
Lake Erie Council, Boy Scouts of America
