Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from THE LAST WEEK of summer camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Time really has flown by, and I can’t believe the summer camp season is already coming to an end. It’s been a great summer, and we truly appreciate everyone who has made Beaumont part of their summer plans. Can’t wait to see you all again soon! Lots of great news this week, so let’s get to it!
Now that summer camp is over, it’s time to start thinking about all the things
happening this fall! Fall kickoff meetings are starting soon in a neighborhood near you. July 24th, 6 pm at the Mitchells Ice Cream in Ohio City. July 25th, 6 pm at Mitchells Ice Cream in Solon. July 31st, 6 pm at Mitchells Ice Cream in Van Aken. August 3rd, noon at the Avery Hand dining hall at Firelands. August 8th is the last one, it’s virtual, and it’s at 7 pm. Make your way over to the registration page to sign up, and reach out to your unit service executive with any questions.
In addition to Lake Erie Council’s fall kick-offs, the 2024 National Membership Kickoff is happening on Thursday, August 1st at 8pm via zoom. Register now.
It's popcorn time! If your unit has not committed to this year’s popcorn sale yet, now is the time! The first orders are July 28th. To register for the sale and to see dates for the remaining popcorn trainings head over to lecbsa.org/popcorn. Additionally, if your unit did not sell popcorn last year, but is thinking about getting back into it this year, reach out to Heather for a special offer.
It’s time for our annual Scouting for Food drive! Over 2 weekends in august, scouts will ask the community to donate food for our local food pantries! Door hangers will be available using the link on the council calendar, and patches will be available soon. Reach out to Chelsea with any questions.
The Adventure Lab Fall Program Guide is now LIVE! Check it out at CLEadventurelab.org! You can also sign up for our Summer Badge Lab series, offering over 2 dozen different badges in July and August, through the calendar link on CLEadventurelab.org!
The FEST is happening on Sunday, August 4th. Volunteers are needed to help with the mobile climbing wall, scouting activities, and the evening mass procession. Register at theFEST.us and send your questions to Anthony DaFonseca.
Let’s talk about training! BALOO training is happening September 7th and 8th at Beaumont. EDGE training September 14th at Beaumont. 2 Scout master basic courses, September 13th-15th at Beaumont and October 11th-13th at Firelands. Check the council calendar for these, and other training opportunities and register now!
Stewards of Beaumont is on September 17th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Come see where you could potentially donate to help with projects at camp and get a wonderful meal in the process! Register now and contact Chris Fortunato with any questions.
And lastly folks, can you believe it? Registrations for Cub Haunted are now open! Don’t let your pack miss out on this family friendly spooktacular event. 3 chances to attend, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register now and send your questions to Dan Goerndt or Anthony Dworning. Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver.
That’s it for this week. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!
