Mornin’, all! The leaves are starting to change colors, we can finally leave our windows open comfortable all day long, and that means there’s a LOT of stuff that’s gotta fit in this week’s three minute update. Here we go!
Folks, new members are steadily rolling in to Scouting, as they should! So many of you are working crazy hard to get the word out and bring in more new Scouts. Many, many of these new members are hitting your rosters digitally, and this is your friendly reminder that these new families need welcomed and invited to your group once their application has been approved. Please, don’t forget to welcome them and invite them to your next activity!
If you have questions about how to access your new applications or find new members’ information, head on over to lecbsa.org/membership-resources. Also, use our Membership Resources Request form to request flyers, printed materials, giveaways, and other helpful recruitment items for your use! With Halloween coming up just around the corner, you’d be wise to hand out Scout stickers and promos with candy in your neighborhoods. Reach out now for those resources!
Those needing Scoutmaster Basic Training can register here: our last weekend course of this year is scheduled for October. You can contact me with your questions!
You can register now for in-person trainings for your positions! Pack Leaders and Troop committee members can join us in Parma, Jefferson, Norwalk, Amherst, downtown, Chesterland, Painesville, or Fairview Park. These are free trainings, and we welcome the newest leaders to the most seasoned veterans: everyone can benefit from attending the latest trainings there are to offer! Let Megan know if you have any questions.
Rangemaster training is upcoming October 13th. Register here, and email Julia with questions.
Wilderness First Aid is still open for registrations, but do so soon! The course is the first weekend in November, and participants have until October 20th to register! Send Gary any questions you have about the course.
Additionally, please note that there will be training for Chartered Organization Representatives of all units offered in November at the Unit Service Center. This is for units chartered to a traditional organization, as well as to the Lake Erie Council. Send me any questions you have, and we hope to see you there!
There’s still time to register for Cub Haunted as a camper or as a volunteer. Contact Jess Weaver with your questions!
Folks selling popcorn, remember that October 13th is the Amnesty deadline. Full cases of product that you need to return must be back to the Unit Service Center before 5:00 p.m. on the 13th. Let Heather McMillan know if you have any questions about this.
There’s a Cub College on the calendar in November in Chardon, as are there some Cub Fun Days at camp and a Council Raingutter Regatta! It might be getting colder, but that’s no reason to keep your Cub Scouts from having tons of fun!
Finally, remember that all units must be rechartered by December 8th, with confirmed rosters, money turned in to the Council, and signed approval from your COR by December 8th. This year, the Council is instituting a late fee of $100 for charters submitted after December 8th, or whose charters require significant fixes after December 8th. Michelle Cali is happy to take all of your questions for charter renewal. Go to our website to learn more!
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 week!
