Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from the somewhere out in the Medina wilderness. Let’s jump into this week’s news!
Registrations for Cub Haunted are open! 3 spooktacular weekends, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register (https://scoutingevent.com/440-72123)your pack and send your questions to Dan Goerndt (mailto:daniel.goerndt@scouing.org) or Anthony Dworning (mailto:Anthony.dworning@scouting.org). Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver (mailto:Jessica.weaver@scouting.org).
Let’s look at some of the upcoming trainings we have here in Lake Erie Council:
EDGE training sessions are coming soon. October 12th at Firelands Scout Reservation, November 2nd at the council service center and December 8th at the council service center. Register (https://scoutingevent.com/440-80804) now!
Rangemaster RECERTIFICATION training is Friday, October 4th at Beaumont from 6-9pm. Emphasis on RE certification. If your current rangemaster training is about to expire, or already has, this course is for you. You can sign up (https://scoutingevent.com/440-88645) using the link, and send questions to Julia (mailto:julia.hearne@scouting.org).
Scoutmaster Basic is being held at Firelands Scout reservation from October 11th-13th so if you are a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster in your troop, you will need to complete this training if you have not done so already. You can enroll (https://scoutingevent.com/440-SMBasic) now and send your questions to me (mailto:tyler.matthews@scouting.org)!
Space is beginning to fill up for two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont on the weekend of October 25-27. If you're a youth who wants to earn the BSA Medal for Outdoor Achievement, the LNT Recreational Skills course is for you. Adults who want to become trainers should sign up for the LNT Level 1 Instructor course.
These courses are not held often in Ohio, so the Lake Erie Council decided to sponsor them this year. Don't miss out! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Woll (mailto:jwollet@gmail.com)et at with questions.
Wilderness First Aid training is happening from November 1st-3rd at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This course is open to youth ages 15 and up, and to registered adult leaders. Register (https://scoutingevent.com/440-WFAfall) for your spot today!
We have set up an evening where Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts can visit with participating Scouts BSA Troops and learn more about their programs and where and when they meet. The event will be held Monday October 28, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Mentor Public Schools Paradigm Center located at Mentor High School. Come anytime that's convenient during that time frame to visit with the Troops. Troops from Eastlake, Kirtland, Mentor, Painesville, Wickliffe, Willoughby, and Willoughby Hills have been invited to come share information about themselves, plan visits and help you begin to know what options are out there for Scouts when it comes time to crossover and continue in the Scouts BSA program. Boy, Girl and the new pilot program Coed Troops will all be there to tell you how they operate and explain the options available for Scouts once they make the transition from Arrow of Light to Scouts BSA. Please reach out to Paul Parrish (paslparrish@gmail.com) with any questions.
Units needing service hours, Canalway Partners is looking for volunteers for their Towpath Marathon. The race is being held on October 5, along the Towpath Trail. They are looking for course marshals, water stop, and finish line help. Register at the link and send questions to Julie Sciarrino, julie@canalwaypartners.com
That’s it for this week folks. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!
