Hello, Lake Erie Council. My name is Kevin Wassie, and this is your 3-minute update for the third week of May 2021. We had a busy few days over the past week, so I will be starting out with several Thank Yous, followed by a heart-felt goodbye, and then we will end with the Lake Erie Council Lightning Round Summer Edition.
Last weekend the LEC hosted Clue the Camporee, Cub Scout Trailblazer Weekend, and our Morgana Run Trail Clean-up. Each of these events were huge successes. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped bring these activities to our Scouts and families. As a council, we are always looking for new adult leaders who are interested in providing exciting programs at our camps. Whether you are an experienced leader, a Scouting parent, or a former Scouter, we want you to be a part of our Outdoor Adventures. Contact Phil Williams to learn how you can get involved in planning, hosting, or volunteering at one of our camp events.
Yesterday we also hosted our annual Great Scout Luncheon. The event can be viewed online by visiting our Facebook page or GreatScoutLuncheon.org. We greatly appreciate everyone who tuned in and thank you to all the individuals and companies who made a life-changing donation through the Great Scout Luncheon.
Now for some bittersweet news. I am formally announcing today that I have accepted a new Scouting role with the Longhorn Council in Texas. Today will be my final time hosting the 3-minute update. I want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers, parents, and Scouts who have made my four years with the Lake Erie Council unforgettable. We have created a lot of amazing memories and you have all sat through way too many obnoxious Kevin Wassie videos. A special thank you to my parents who like and share all our ridiculous videos. From my days as a Cub Scout to today, they have always been my biggest Scouting supporters. Although this stage of my career with the Lake Erie Council is ending, I will continue to support scouting in Northeast Ohio as a Keeper of the Flame. In lieu of flowers, please honor my memory by joining me as a Keeper of the Flame. Your monthly donation will support the local Scouting Movement.
Now it’s time for your Lightning Round summer reminders. There is still time to register for Summer Program at our camp properties. We are offering Scouts BSA Resident Camp, Family Camping Weekends, Cub Scout Day Camp, and Weekend camping opportunities. Check out our calendar for more details. Summer is also the time to start planning your 2021-2022 unit calendars. A Scout is always prepared, and successful Scouting units always have a plan. Focus on planning your big activities, filling leadership vacancies, building a membership plan, and preparing for this fall’s popcorn sale. Need help with this process? Contact LEC Member Care. They are here to help. The Lake Erie Council is also fully embracing the BSA’s Summer of Service, so make sure your Scouting unit is visible in the community and giving back regularly through planned service projects. Now get out there and have an adventure!
That’s all for this week’s 3-mintue update. Please like and share this video with your Scouting Family and thank you for keeping the Scouting Flame burning bright.
