Mornin’, all! I’m Jake Brown, and this is your 3 minute update for Ju-JUNE!! Holy cannoli! For the week of June 2nd. Here’s what’s up today: upcoming activities, the new COVID guidelines, a Memorial Day re-cap, a reminder to sell Scout’s Own, and this week’s second of reflection.
I hope you all enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend, and took some time to honor some in the armed forces who gave all to this nation to keep it free. Facebook is full of awesome pictures across the Council of Scouts participating in parades, flag ceremonies, and adorning headstones at cemeteries with flags or markers. Well done, Scouts!
Memorial Day weekend also marked the last weekend of our previous COVID procedures! That’s right, you can say “Bye, Felicia!” to the 2-week temp check forms and limiting groups to only 10! There are still restrictions in place: if you have questions about the new policies or how to implement them in your units, please reach out to member care.
That means upcoming events, including the Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day at Firelands and the Swings’n’Things Overnighter, will be easier to see each others’ smiling faces as the fun just never ends! Don’t forget about family camping opportunities this summer to bring your Cubs, SBSA, Venturers, or even just neighborhood friends out to camp! Contact me or Brittany for details.
And this is your weekly reminder: Don’t get “stuck” with no funds: sell Scout’s Own products today!
Lastly, Memorial Day gave me a chance to reflect on the words of one of my mentors in Scouting. He taught me, years ago: “Every day you leave the office, take a moment and think about how you furthered the mission of Scouting.” Over the weekend, I was a part of the cooking crew at Wilderness First Aid. Supporting their training efforts, getting to know some of the volunteers a little better, and witnessing the comraderie built over the weekend: that’s a recent high point in how I got to help further the mission of Scouting lately.
I invite you to take a moment and reflect on that, and feel free to send me your reflections via email: How have you furthered the mission of Scouting??
And that’s a Scout’s Own covered breakfast-WRAP for the day! Thanks for keeping the flame of Scouting burning bright!
But WAIT: There is more! Registration for the Beaumont 75th Camporall opens this Monday! Join us at BSR for a fun-filled weekend on September 17-19, 2021, for a weekend you will not want to miss. For information contact Noah Boksansky or Phil Williams!
