Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update. This week we’re filming from Middleburg Heights, OH! The former Onion capital of the world, this is now home to my personal favorite Mr. Hero franchise location on Pearl Rd. There are many shopping centers and lots to do in town, so we recommend stopping by when you have the chance.
Now, this week you need to know: Camperships, Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, and service opportunities over the next few months, and Summer Camp job opportunities.
First, Campership deadlines are upcoming! Summer Camp Camperships are due April 4th. NYLT Campership Applications are due April 15th, and Wood Badge Campership applications are due June 1st. Send Phil Williams any questions you have, applications can be submitted here.
Next, let’s talk training for youth: Introduction to Leadership Skills Training for youth members is available for those attending National Youth Leadership Training, but whose Troops are not able to offer ILST at this time. ILST is a pre-requisite for attending NYLT. Register now for the course at Camp Gray, and send Dave Sechnick your questions.
It’s also not too late to register for NYLT! You may sign up here, and send Jen Folkman your questions!
EDGE Training is all about teaching interested Scouters how to be good trainers themselves. Wood Badge staff members are required to take this, but the course is meant to help anyone who assists, or wishes to assist, with any trainings offered by the Council, like BALOO, SM Basic, or Position-Specific. EDGE trainings are upcoming in March, April, and May. Register here, and contact Steve Ott with any questions you have.
Also, for adults, please note that Wood Badge is upcoming this July is Wood Badge training. Sign up now and take full advantage of this top-tier Scouting training! Email Mark Anderson any questions you have.
Additionally, LEC is offering Wilderness First Aid, Scoutmaster Basic Training, and BALOO, as well as Rangemaster training at Beaumont and Firelands, are all upcoming over the next two months. Check out the Council calendar, and register now!
Now for service updates: Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is a chance for adults 21 and over to make some great improvements to the property, and help get camp in tip-top shape for summer campers. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here.
Beaver Day is a chance to give service to Firelands, and is open to youths and their units wishing to give service, in addition to adult volunteers who choose to do so as well. Troops can Register here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available.
Sign up for Scouts Trash the Trash Day in May, and help make the whole Council a cleaner, better place! Send Michelle your questions for this.
The Cleveland Marathon and the Lake Erie Council are now community partners! Anyone interested in running or walking the event can register with code BSOA23, and your registration will be 20% cheaper AND proceeds will benefit the Council. Additionally, you can volunteer to give visibility to Scouting at the end of the race! Questions should go to Tyler Matthews, and you can sign up for the race here, and sign up to volunteer here.
Troops: come to Camporees this Spring! Beaumont’s Spring Camporee is in April, and contact Rob Burnham is you contact for questions. Firelands’ Camporee is in May, and Jess Weaver is your contact there. The weather is breaking! Come on out for some fun!
Cub Scouts: There’s a silver screen overnighter in Elyria this April: email Jim your questions.
Tough Cubber is on at Beaumont and Firelands this year: registration opens tomorrow! Sign up now, and see if you’re family has the toughest Cubs in the Council! Send your questions to Rob Boehm!
The Lake Erie Crushers’ campout is in full swing again this June! Come sleep on the field and enjoy the game! Send Jim your questions.
Also, don’t forget about this year’s S’more Cub Adventures! This advancement based fun long weekend of Cub Scout programming is meant for families to get the very most out of the Cub Scouting experience. Families can come for as little as one day, or for both weekends its offered! Advancements earned in these weekends will vary from weekend to weekend. Register now, and contact Jess Weaver with your questions.
Lastly, are you 14 years or older and still in need of a paying job with a lot of hours? Well, do we have a swingin’ deal for you! Apply now to be a camp staff member, or to volunteer as a Counselor in Training: a CIT! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have.
And folks, that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! See ya next week.
