Mornin’, all! I’m Jake Brown bringing you this week’s three minute update from Orlando, FL! And I know what you’re thinking: wow, what a cool vacation! To which I say, Ha! I wish! Nope, we’re down here this week because Mike Evano is packing up the last of his things and headed north to us, in order to be our new Director of Field Services effective September 1st! Mike’s joins us with a lot of Scouting experience from Minnesota, Nebraska, and yes, most recently, Florida. Send him an email to welcome him to the team, as well as to figure out why moving from Orlando to Cleveland is on his bucket list.
Additionally, please welcome Megan Millisor and Tyler Matthews to the Field Team. Megan joins us from the Girl Scouts and has been with us for a couple of weeks now. Tyler also joins us on the first, and he is not from the Girl Scouts. Their emails are below, so be sure to say hi and you’re happy to meet them! I know we sure are!
Okay, here’s what’s up this week: Jamboree, Training, Wood Badge/NYLT dinner, Cub Activities, SBSA Activities, and opportunities for service.
National Jamboree in 2023 is a great chance to explore the Summit, meet folks from around the country, and get to experience activities in Scouting otherwise unavailable to Scouts. Registration is here, contact Phil Williams with questions.
Troops! There are fall camporees at Firelands and Beaumont, and the Early Bird deadlines are fast approaching. They’re a great chance to get out and enjoy a fun program that your Scouts don’t have to plan. They’re a swingin’ deal! Contact John Shrock with questions, register today!
Cub Scouts, there are Webelos Woods, Cub Haunted Weekends, Fun Days and Overnighters, as well as Holidays at Camp weekends to register for! It’s not too late to fill the Scouting calendars of those new recruits! Let Grace know if you have any questions and join us in our great outdoors!
Additionally, if your Troop is interested in service hours, email Grace to help staff the Cub Haunted weekends! We need ghouls, ghosts, and goblins galore!
Speaking of service opportunities, the Cleveland Autism Speaks group is hosting a charity walk on October 23rd at the Great Lakes Science Center. Help is needed setting up and tearing down from 830 to 11 am. Interested parties should contact Linda at 440-552-4950 to volunteer.
Also, since Russia is still invading Ukraine, we are, in fact, still collecting medical kits to be sent overseas. Email me if you’re interested in learning more about how to assemble them. Completed kits can be delivered here. Thanks in advance for your efforts!
Also a reminder about the NYLT/Wood Badge alumni dinner on September 17th! Registration is live, come join us in the nostalgia!
If you’re participating in Scouting for Food, follow this link to tell us how much food you collected in pounds. We’re excited to share the total next week!
Lastly, the Western Service Area (including anyone from Cleveland to the Lorain county line) is hosting a meet the troop night on October 12th at John Knox Church in North Olmstead. Any troops interested in hosting a table at this event should register here and get in touch with Kevin Klinect. Any den leaders or families of Arrow of Light Scouts in the area should also plan on attending! Questions go to Kevin Klinect.
Lastly lastly, there’s plenty of training opportunities this fall: SM Basic, BALOO, Mobile Climbing Wall, Rangemaster, and G.A.M.E.S. are all opportunities to bolster your Scouting skills and knowledge, and improve your program! Check out the calendar and register today!
And that’s a wrap for this week’s 3 minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next time!
