3-Minute Update - March 21, 2024

Hey there, and welcome to this week’s 3-minute update! I’m your host, Tyler Matthews and I’m coming to you LIVE from Beaumont Scout Reservation where it is a BEAUTIFUL 2nd day of spring!  Well, we’ve got a lot of great news for you today so lets get started.  

First up, in the world of training we’ve got EDGE training, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, Wilderness First Aid, COPE Level 1 Training, Intro to Leadership Skills Training for youth, PLUS the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now!

The Youth Resilience Summit is upcoming on April 19th. This summit will have presentations from top experts in fields like suicide prevention, mental health, special needs strategies, working collaboratively with law enforcement, online safety, bullying, financial literacy, and workforce development. It will also include breakfast and lunch all at NO CHARGE due to the generosity of donors! Please help us by sharing this with everyone you know! Register now.

Did you know that there is a solar eclipse coming to Ohio? Come check out all the fun we have to offer at our Solar Eclipse Camp the weekend of April 6th, at Firelands Scout Reservation.

Metalworking Merit Badge is upcoming on April 6th, there’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April, as well as a service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! Tough Cubbers are in May!

Wilderness Engineers is upcoming in May, and unlike years past, now you only have to be 18 to volunteer to do some hearty work to keep camp operating smooth and looking fresh! If you’d like to volunteer, or know of someone who should, please register and contact Chris Fortunato.

Firelands Beaver Day is May 11th, register today and you can send any questions to either Danny Thomas or Jess Weaver.

There is a volunteer opportunity with Canalway Partners at the towpath half marathon on April 14th. Volunteers are needed for water stations, finish line, and parking. Register today or send your questions to Julie Sciarrino

Well folks that’s all the news for this week! I’m Tyler, and I’ll see ya in the next one. Buh bye!