Hey everyone, I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from Beaumont Scout reservation…. It’s snow. It’s all just snow. So much snow. Help. We’ve got some great news this week so let’s jump right in!
Unit renewals are due December 13. Complete renewals include: online submission, payment of the $100 charter fee, and the signed Annual Charter Agreement. Contact your Unit Service Executive for more information or stop by the Unit Service Center during normal business hours for in-person assistance. Remember, the deadline is December 13th by 5pm and there will be a late filing fee, so don’t let it go to the last minute! ONE MORE WEEK TO GET THEM IN!
An update to training requirements: all direct contact leaders will now be required to complete hazardous weather training. A notification will go out to all effected leaders from Scouting U. More information regarding safety training can be found at the health and safety website.
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.
The scout shop at the downtown service center is participating in a Holiday giving tree. November 9ththrough 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!
Nominations are open for all levels of council awards. If you have someone you’d like to nominate for the Distinguished Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, or any other council awards, you can get the forms from our website and remember that nominations are due by December 15th.
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 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, Boy Scout and Venturing leaders as well 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.
And 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 mewith 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! Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and please do your unit renewals!
