Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from the Cahoon replica cabin in Bay Village. Did you know that this replica log cabin was built in 1976 by the Bay Village Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts? Pretty cool! With that, let’s get into this week’s news.
At the National Annual Meeting, the Boy Scouts of America announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to welcoming every youth in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The name change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, our 115th birthday.
We embrace change at Lake Erie Council. From our inception, we have sought the new and experimental road ahead. In 2021, we created the new initiative, Great Lakes Adventures, where we deliver the Scouting program and life lessons to schools and students across Northern Ohio. Just this year, we transformed the Unit Service Center into the Adventure Lab where we can serve our local families in an urban setting. These innovative opportunities expose a whole group of young people to the Scouting programs in our community.
The council-wide pinewood derby and Swings N’ Things overnight event is happening on Saturday, June 8th . The price is $25 and the first 100 scouts to register get a patch to commemorate the event. In addition to the pinewood derby, campers will get access to go-karts, batting cages, mini golf, and the arcade. register now, and you can contact Julia Hearne with any questions.
Calling all Scouting Influencers! Join us Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM for an evening of fellowship focused on our work in growing Scouting in NE Ohio! You can register now and send your questions to Michelle.
Wood Badge registration is still open, and spots are filling up! Sign up quickly to reserve your spot. NYLT registration is also now open. Register today!
May 13th is this years Stewards of Firelands event! Please help us with your pledge of membership. Become a steward by pledging your $100 tax deductible donation towards our pot from which we will spend on important improvements for our Scouts at Firelands. Send your question to Jess Weaver.
S’more cub adventures are coming up! Registration is open for weekend 1 and weekend 2, but this year we’re also adding 2 new weekends! July 12th-15th is S’more Webelos adventures, specifically designed for Webelos and AOL’s, as well as Scout BSA S’mores August 2nd- 5th where troops can come to earn merit badges and experience all the fun of Summer camp. Contact Jess Weaver with any questions about any of the events.
Youth scouts are encouraged to check out the Scouting Summer Scholar award. You can view the requirements here and contact Ben Gorris with any questions.
The Bratenahl Community center is looking for Scouts to march in their Memorial Day parade. Call Mike with any questions.
The next tough cubber is May 17th and 18th at Beaumont Scout reservation, so there is still some time to sign up!
And that’s all for this week folks, I’m Tyler Matthews and I’ll see ya in the next one. Buh bye!
