Good afternoon, everyone! And welcome to this week’s three minute update, brought to you from beautiful Geneva, Ohio! Home of the Geneva State Park, this beautiful lodge behind me hosts an all you can eat Thanksgiving buffet. So if you’re not feeling the work of making your own turkey, stop on by to get your fill here!
Okay, this week we have: Scout Shop Updates, Silver Screen Overnighter, Holidays at Camp, Klondikes, and Quiet Time, In-Person Youth Protection Training Updates, and breaking news.
But first: I know it’s been a minute since we’ve asked for these, but the need is still present for medical kits to be shipped to the front lines in Ukraine. Contact me for details about how to procure and package the materials, and bring your finished kits to the Unit Service Center, where they’ll be shipped off. We thank all of you for your help and consideration with this drive.
First: the Cleveland Scout Shop is seeking part-time help! If you’re interested in golden epaulettes and making a difference, email Paula Puchajda today!
And at Firelands Scout Shop, we’ve got some swingin’ deals for you! Venturing uniform patches, belts, shirts, and pants are on sale now thru November 19th. Stop in and save!
The Lake Erie Council Santa-tracker is up and running. And as it turns out, Santa is taking a nap right now on his recliner in the North Pole! But he assures us he’ll be here, locally, at Firelands Scout Reservation for Holidays at Camp! Register now, get pictures with Santa! Email Jess with questions.
Troops: Did someone call up Kool and the Gang? Because at Klondike, it’s a Celebration! The Celebrations Klondike is at Beaumont January 14-16. Be ready to party like it’s 1999! Contact Anthony Dworning with questions.
The other Klondikes are still being finalized, also at Beaumont and Firelands. Check out the calendar and sign up today!
Breaking News: the dates of the Silver Screen Overnighter have changed: it is now Saturday night into Sunday, December 17th-18th. Registration is live, contact Jim Vanderpool for questions.
Remember, everyone: the office will be closed during Quiet Time – Shhhh, from 5:00 pm on Friday, November 18, until 9:00 am Monday, November 28th. Emailing Member Care will be the only way to get in touch with our staff, and the email will only be checked sporadically.
Good news: Sarah Williamson has joined our Lake Erie Council staff! We welcome Sarah to our team, and you can shoot her an email to welcome her as well.
And another friendly reminder: if there’s anyone you know who may be deserving of the Unit Scouter Award, Silver Beaver Award, or Division Award of Merit, you can nominate them at this link before December 15th. Email Scott Strawn with any questions about the process.
Now, lastly, in-person youth protection training will be November 14th in Cleveland. Register now: it’s free!
And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next time.
