Hello, Friends. My name is Kevin Wassie. The weather here in Northeast Ohio is unpredictable. One day the sun is shining, the next day it’s raining, who knows it could snow tomorrow. But one thing you can always count on is your Lake Erie Council’s 3 minute update. It’s the first week of April, and I will be sharing information on Community Service, our world-famous Scouts Own Products, and a few ways you can support the Scouting movement.
Let’s start with our first ever 3 Minute Update SCOUT-OUT. It’s kind of like a Shout-out, but with the word “Scout” cleverly substituted for “Shout”. Anyway, a big thank-you to Stephanie Ortiz and her entire team at Troop 335 in Sheffield Village. They organized a massive community service project that included 17 troops and 3 packs. Together with 206 volunteers they helped to clean a local Horse Ranch logging over 1,000 total service hours. Thank you to everyone who came out to that event. Community Service is an important part of the Scouting program, whether it’s Cub Scouts raising the American flag at their school, a Life Scout completing their Eagle project, or dozens of Scouts raking out a horse barn: Service Matters. When your Scouts are out there making a difference in the community, be sure to capture and share those stories. Reach out to local media, post pictures on your local Facebook pages, make sure your Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, or Post has their own public-facing Facebook Page. Let the world know that your Scouting unit is ready and available to help those in need. If you are interested in helping with an upcoming project, mark your calendars for Saturday, May 15th. On that day, local Scouts will be helping to refresh the Morgana Run Trail in Cleveland’s Historic Slavic Village and we will need your help. More information on that project coming soon. Don’t forget to also register your Scouts for Scouts Trash the Trash Day on the weekend of May 1st as part of our Unplug and Reconnect Spring Membership Campaign.
After a long day of Community Service, there is nothing better than kicking back with a big stack of pancakes or waffles that are covered in Scout’s Own Maple Syrup. Our locally sourced syrup is made from sap that is collected at Beaumont Scout Reservation. It also goes great with Easter Eggs, and it’s not too late to order your Scout’s Own products and get them into those Easter baskets for breakfast this Sunday. Email Kallee Kissling or visit ilove.scoutsown.org to place an order. If your family doesn’t celebrate Easter, we still want you to enjoy Scouts Own products on any special occasion. Last week, I enjoyed a nice maple flavored cake on my birthday and some mornings I even put a little dab of syrup in my hair. It gives great volume and a wonderful shine.
In all seriousness, not only are these products delicious and locally sourced, but they also support the Scouting movement. If you’re watching this video, you probably have a vested interest in the Scouting program and there are lots of ways you can help support our local Scouting Movement. Participating in products sales like Scouts Own and Trail’s End popcorn, attending events at our camp properties, and making generous donations to the Lake Erie Council are all ways you can impact the lives of young people across 7 counties in Northeast Ohio. It also helps with our massive 3-minute-update production budget. Did you know that I’m not even a real person? This is also CGI. It’s Hollywood magic. Just kidding, much to the dismay of my family, I am 100% real. As your family plans their charitable giving for 2021, please consider supporting Scouting by becoming a Keeper of the Flame. Your monthly contribution makes a significant impact. Also, on Wednesday, May 19th we will be hosting the 2021 Great Scout Luncheon. Visit LECBSA.org to learn more about this annual event and to find out how local businesses and organizations can get involved with the GSL.
That’s all for this week’s update. Make sure you are following us on Facebook. Please like and share this video with your Scouting family. Thank you for staying to the end despite my terrible jokes and for keeping the Scouting flame burning bright.
