Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s three minute update. I’m Jake Brown, coming to you from the one and only, Beaumont Scout Reservation!
Okay, in this week’s three minute update, we have: Notes from National, Scouting for Food, Scout Shop Updates, the Annual Ride for Scouting, Camp Gray Improvements at Beaumont Scout Reservation, summer training opportunities, a note about the upcoming fall product sale, and a special announcement from the U.S. Coast Guard.
First, the National Office slated June 14 of this year as the date in which all youth Scouts will move up a grade level. It varies some from year to year, and this year, it’s on June 14th! Make sure your unit rosters reflect this change appropriately, and send Member Care your questions regarding this matter.
Folks, you’ve heard me underscore the need to plan this summer, and as a reminder, there are some trainings coming up in July that will help you and your unit excel in planning your recruitment and fundraising efforts this fall. Sessions are scattered conveniently across the Council, in addition to being broadcast over Zoom. Register now for these courses, and send Mike Evano any questions or concerns you have.
The Annual Ride for Scouting is upcoming August 20th. Riders will convene and conclude their 80-mile day on the beautiful roads of Ashtabula County at Debonne Vineyards in Madison. Anyone who enjoys a beautiful day on their motorcycle is encouraged to attend. More information is available on our website, and fees include a food voucher and kickstand puck. Questions go to Jason Setser. Register now!
Cub Scouts: register now for S’More Cub Adventures the Crushers’ Campouts are only weeks away! Register now to take advantage of the best weather Ohio has to offer for Scouting, at some truly beautiful properties! S’More Cub Adventures is a family-friendly single-day or overnight camping experience focused on earning some of the adventure pins for your den level, in addition to doing the fun stuff camp has to offer like BB’s, climbing, and boating! Send Jess Weaver your questions.
Camp Gray in Beaumont is getting a facelift. The block wall upholding the flag pole in Camp Gray is getting redone, and you have the chance to leave a personalized legacy on the wall with an engraved block. Those interested in a block should go to this link to submit their message and pay the appropriate fees. Questions should go to Terri Andrews or Jeff Olree.
The Cleveland Scout Shop has a sale on Thorlos Socks: buy 2 or more pairs and get 25% off. The Firelands Scout Shop has summer hours in effect: they’re open Friday from 6-8 and Saturday from 10-2.
The upcoming fall product sale, which incorporates Scout’s Own and Trail’s End products, already has updates and news coming out for this fall. Unit Leaders should register for the sale at this link in order to be fully in the know. Questions go to Mike Evano.
And now, folks, here’s a fun fact for you this week: Why couldn’t the sailors play cards? Because the captain was standing on the deck!!
Oh, that’s a keeper! Speaking of boat decks, you’re invited to come look at a few this Saturday, courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard. They’re having an open house from 10-2 at their lakefront location in Cleveland, at 1055 E. 9th St. All ages are welcome to see the boats, maybe even a helicopter, and get to talk with Coast Guard recruiters about all there is to know in this branch of the service.
And with that, 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!
