Hey everyone, I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, where the North Pole adventure rides have started for the 2024 season. I can’t wait to meet Santa, and tell him what I want for Christmas this year! Let’s get into this week’s news.
Unit renewals are now open. Contact your unit service executive for more information or stop by the council service center during normal business hours for in-person assistance. If you would like to see a live demonstration of the process, please attend round table in your area this month. You can also join us for the council Zoom meeting for more information.
One more EDGE training session for this year, happening on December 8th at the council service center. Register now!
Do you have old Scout Uniforms that you’ve outgrown, or just don’t need anymore? Well, they might be perfect for another scout who is just getting started. If you have uniforms that you’d like to donate to a good cause, email Laura Cvelbar at cubscoutuniformexchange@gmail.com.
Well, the Cleveland Cavaliers are RED HOT to start their season, and they’re still looking for packs and troops who may be interested in presenting the colors at home games this season! Stay on the court afterwards for the National Anthem and earn a patch from the Cavs! For more information, or to get your scouts on the priority list, email Tricia.
Registrations for Holidays at camp are open! Two festive weekends, December 7th and 14th at Firelands Scout reservation. Don’t miss out on wreath making, wagon rides and caroling, hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and more Holiday cheer. Register now! If you’re interested in volunteering for the event, sign up here, and reach out to Jess if you’re interested!
The scout shop at the downtown service center is participating in a Holiday giving tree. November 9th through December 15th you can stop by the scout shop to see how you can help make a difference for a scout this holiday. If you have questions or want to get involved, you can email the scout shop!
Registrations are now open for this year’s Klondike campouts! January 10th-12th at Beaumont, January 17th-19th at Beaumont, January 24th-26th at Beaumont, and February 7th-9th at Firelands. Early bird deadline is December 28th, so don’t wait, get your troop signed up today!
Save the Date! University of Scouting 2025 will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Lorain County JVS in Oberlin, OH. The University of Scouting is a Council-wide supplemental training extravaganza for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing leaders as well as Commissioners, Committee Members, and youth. The best instructors available will help enhance your leadership skills to work with the youth of our communities. Bring your unit’s Leadership Team so you can share the knowledge. We also offer courses suited to the needs and interests of Youth Scouts.
Look for Class registration coming January 2025.
Lastly, I’m still looking for Dutch oven recipes that I can put into my “Lake Erie Council Guide To Dutch Oven Cooking” cookbook for my wood badge ticket. If you have a recipe for me, please email me with your unit number, where you’re from, the recipe, and maybe even a picture of your scouts making it. It would be a huge help. Thanks!
That’s it for this week, folks, so until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!
