3-Minute Update - April 18, 2024 (Released April 22, 2024)

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from Edgewater Park! That Cleveland summer sunshine is here and I’m loving it! Ok, lots going on here soon so let’s jump right into it!                                                           

First, a quick update to the change in membership fees. The new price of $85 for youth and $65 for adults will now be taking place on May 1st, instead of April 1st as previously announced. However, the $25 new member is no longer in effect as of April 1st.  

Wood Badge , ILST, and NYLT registration is also now open. Register today!

There’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April.

Theres still time to register for the Kelleys Island beach clean up with the ODNR at the end of the month. Troops can arrive Friday night and stay until Sunday. Packs are welcome to join for the day on Saturday. Units are responsible for their own ferry transportation. Contact Chelsea with any questions.

The Cleveland Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting would like to invite all adults involved in Catholic Scouting to the “Called By The Spirit” retreat happening on April 27th, from 9 am-5 pm at the St. Albert the Great Parish in North Royalton. A $5.00 registration fee will be collected at the door, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Tough Cubbers are in May!

Wilderness Engineers is coming in May, and unlike years past, now you only have to be 10 to volunteer to do some hearty work to keep camp operating smoothly and looking fresh! If you’d like to volunteer, or know of someone who should, please register and contact Chris Fortunato.

May 4th is Trash the Trash Day. This year we are partnering with Canalway Partners for their Riversweep initiative. Units can sign up to participate at one of our partner’s locations or they can set up a cleanup in their communities. The link to register is on the council calendar, as is the link to purchase patches. May the 4th be with you as you trash the trash! Contact Chelsea with questions.

Firelands Beaver Day is May 11th, register today and you can send any questions to either Danny Thomasor Jess Weaver.

There are 2 Women in Scouting events coming up! Register today to join in on April 26th in Fairview Park or May 3rd in Mayfield and send your questions to Chelsea.

While I know it may not feel like it, the summer weather is right around the corner, and you know what that means…. S’MORE CUB ADVENTURES! Registration is open for weekend 1 and weekend 2, but this year we’re also adding 2 new weekends! July 12th-15th is S’more Webelos adventures, specifically designed for Webelos and AOL’s, as well as Scout BSA S’mores August 2nd- 5th where troops can come to earn merit badges and experience all the fun of Summer camp. Contact Jess Weaver with any questions about any of the events.

There is an exciting opportunity to head to Seabase! Crew 461 is heading down this summer for a fishing adventure and needs 1 more Scout, but can take up to 3. For more information, contact the unit

Youth scouts are encouraged to check out the Scouting Summer Scholar Award. You can view the requirements here and contact Ben Gorris with any questions.

The Bratenahl Community center is looking for scouts to march in their Memorial Day parade. Call Mike with any questions.

Lastly, the National Day of Prayer is May 2nd. It’ll be held at the Orchard Hills Reservation in the Geauga Park District. All Scouts, regardless of denomination or faith are invited to join, as we will be reading from different texts of sacred faiths. Please arrive in Class A’s and bring your sacred text to read from. For more information or questions, contact Ben Gorris. 

That was a lot! But that’s all the news for this week! I’m Tyler, and I’ll see ya in the next one. Buh bye!

3-Minute Update - April 11, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from Progressive field, where this week our beloved Cleveland Guardians have come home to open up the 2024 season! Go Guards! Alright, let’s get into the rest of this week’s news:

First, a quick update to the change in membership fees. The new price of $85 for youth and $65 for adults will now be taking place on May 1st, instead of April 1st as previously announced. However, the $25 new member is no longer in effect as of April 1st.  

Wood Badge registration is open! Early bird registration is open until June 2nd, and the deadline for campership applications is May 15th. Sign up today to secure your seat on the Starship Gilwell!

NYLT registration is also now open. Early bird pricing ends April 29th, and campership applications are due April 15th!

The Youth Resilience Summit is upcoming on April 19th. This summit will have presentations from top experts in fields like suicide prevention, mental health, special needs strategies, working collaboratively with law enforcement, online safety, bullying, financial literacy, and workforce development. It will also include breakfast and lunch all at NO CHARGE due to the generosity of donors! Please help us by sharing this with everyone you know! Register now.

There’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April.

April 26th- 28th there is a  service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! Lake Erie Council is partnering with ODNR for a cleanup effort at the Lake Erie islands. Troops can arrive Friday night and stay until Sunday. Packs are welcome to join for the day on Saturday. Patches are included in the registration and units are responsible for their own ferry transportation. Contact Chelsea with any questions.

The Cleveland Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting would like to invite all adults involved in Catholic Scouting to the “Called By The Spirit” retreat happening on April 27th, from 9am-5pm at the St. Albert the Great Parish in North Royalton. $5.00 registration fee will be collected at the door, breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Tough Cubbers are in May!

Wilderness Engineers is coming in May, and unlike years past, now you only have to be 18 to volunteer to do some hearty work to keep camp operating smooth and looking fresh! If you’d like to volunteer, or know of someone who should, please register and contact Chris Fortunato.

May 4th is Trash the Trash day. This year we are partnering with Canalway Partners for their Riversweep initiative. Units can sign up to participate at one of our partner’s locations or they can set up a cleanup in their own communities. The link to register is on the council calendar, as is the link to purchase patches. May the 4th be with you as you trash the trash! Contact Chelsea with questions.

Firelands Beaver Day is May 11th, register today and you can send any questions to either Danny Thomasor Jess Weaver.

There are 2 Women in Scouting events coming up. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, these events offer a unique opportunity to network with fellow trailblazers, share experiences, and gain valuable insights to elevate your impact within the scouting community. Register today to join in on April 26th in Fairview Park or May 3rd in Mayfield and send your questions to Chelsea.

While I know it may not feel like it, the summer weather is right around the corner, and you know what that means…. S’MORE CUB ADVENTURES! Registration is open for weekend 1 and weekend 2, but this year we’re also adding 2 new weekends! July 12th-15th is S’more Webelos adventures, specifically designed for Webelos and AOL’s, as well as Scout BSA S’mores August 2nd- 5th where troops can come to earn merit badges and experience all the fun of Summer camp. Contact Jess Weaver with any questions about any of the events.

Youth scouts are encouraged to check out the Scouting Summer Scholar award. You can view the requirements here and contact Ben Gorris with any questions.

Well folks that’s all the news for this week! I’m Tyler, and I’ll see ya in the next one. Buh bye!

3-Minute Update - April 4, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews and this week I am coming to you from THE MOON! And just like an angry driver on I-90, this big old moon is going to merge right in front of the Sun on Monday afternoon, giving us a show we won’t see here again until 2099. If you, like so many others, are planning to go out to enjoy the eclipse on Monday remember to leave early, plan to stay late, be patient with traffic, and make sure you have the proper eclipse glasses. Alright, lets get into the rest of this week’s news:                                                                 

First, a quick update to the change in membership fees. The new price of $85 for youth and $65 for adults will now be taking place on May 1st, instead of April 1st as previously announced. However, the $25 new member is no longer in effect as of April 1st.

Upcoming trainings include: EDGE training, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, Wilderness First Aid, COPE Level 1 Training, and Intro to Leadership Skills Training for youth,

Wood Badge registration is open! Early bird registration is open until June 2nd, and the deadline for campership applications is May 15th. Sign up today to secure your seat on the Starship Gilwell!

NYLT registration is also now open.  Early bird pricing ends April 29th, and campership applications are due April 15th!

The Youth Resilience Summit is upcoming on April 19th. This summit will have presentations from top experts in fields like suicide prevention, mental health, special needs strategies, working collaboratively with law enforcement, online safety, bullying, financial literacy, and workforce development. It will also include breakfast and lunch all at NO CHARGE due to the generosity of donors! Please help us by sharing this with everyone you know! Register now.

There’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April.

April 26th- 28th there is a  service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! Lake Erie Council is partnering with ODNR for a cleanup effort at the Lake Erie islands. Troops can arrive Friday night and stay until Sunday. Packs are welcome to join for the day on Saturday. Patches are included in the registration and units are responsible for their own ferry transportation. Contact Chelsea with any questions.

The Cleveland Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting would like to invite all adults involved in Catholic Scouting to the “Called By The Spirit” retreat happening on April 27th, from 9am-5pm at the St. Albert the Great Parish in North Royalton. $5.00 registration fee will be collected at the door, breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Tough Cubbers are in May!

Wilderness Engineers is coming in May, and unlike years past, now you only have to be 18 to volunteer to do some hearty work to keep camp operating smooth and looking fresh! If you’d like to volunteer, or know of someone who should, please register and contact Chris Fortunato.

May 4th is Trash the Trash day. This year we are partnering with Canalway Partners for their Riversweep initiative. Units can sign up to participate at one of our partner’s locations or they can set up a cleanup in their own communities. The link to register is on the council calendar, as is the link to purchase patches. May the 4th be with you as you trash the trash! Contact Chelsea with questions.

Firelands Beaver Day is May 11th, register today and you can send any questions to either Danny Thomasor Jess Weaver.

There are 2 Women in Scouting events coming up. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, these events offer a unique opportunity to network with fellow trailblazers, share experiences, and gain valuable insights to elevate your impact within the scouting community. Register today to join in on April 26th in Fairview Park or May 3rd in Mayfield and send your questions to Chelsea.

While I know it may not feel like it, the summer weather is right around the corner, and you know what that means…. S’MORE CUB ADVENTURES! Registration is open for weekend 1 and weekend 2, but this year we’re also adding 2 new weekends! July 12th-15th is S’more Webelos adventures, specifically designed for Webelos and AOL’s, as well as Scout BSA S’mores August 2nd- 5th where troops can come to earn merit badges and experience all the fun of Summer camp. Contact Jess Weaver with any questions about any of the events.

Well folks that’s all the news for this week! I’m Tyler, and I’ll see ya in the next one. Buh bye!

3-Minute Update - March 28, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews, and welcome to this weeks episode of the three minute update. We have a lot to cover today so lets get right into it!

First up, in the world of training we’ve got EDGE training, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, Wilderness First Aid, COPE Level 1 Training, Intro to Leadership Skills Training for youth, PLUS the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now!

The Youth Resilience Summit is upcoming on April 19th. This summit will have presentations from top experts in fields like suicide prevention, mental health, special needs strategies, working collaboratively with law enforcement, online safety, bullying, financial literacy, and workforce development. It will also include breakfast and lunch all at NO CHARGE due to the generosity of donors! Please help us by sharing this with everyone you know! Register now.

Did you know that there is a solar eclipse coming to Ohio? Come check out all the fun we have to offer at our Solar Eclipse Camp the weekend of April 6th, at Firelands Scout Reservation.

Metalworking Merit Badge is upcoming on April 6th and there’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April.

 There is an upcoming service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! Lake Erie Council is partnering with ODNR for a cleanup effort at the Lake Erie islands. Troops can arrive Friday night and stay until Sunday. Packs are welcome to join for the day on Saturday. Patches are included in the registration and units are responsible for their own ferry transportation. Contact Chelsea with any questions.

Tough Cubbers are in May!

Wilderness Engineers is coming in May, and unlike years past, now you only have to be 18 to volunteer to do some hearty work to keep camp operating smooth and looking fresh! If you’d like to volunteer, or know of someone who should, please register and contact Chris Fortunato.

May 4th is Trash the Trash day. This year we are partnering with Canalway Partners for their Riversweep initiative. Units can sign up to participate at one of our partner’s locations or they can set up a cleanup in their own communities. The link to register is on the council calendar, as is the link to purchase patches. May the 4th be with you as you trash the trash! Contact Chelsea with questions.

Firelands Beaver Day is May 11th, register today and you can send any questions to either Danny Thomasor Jess Weaver.

There are 2 Women in Scouting events coming up. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, these events offer a unique opportunity to network with fellow trailblazers, share experiences, and gain valuable insights to elevate your impact within the scouting community. Register today to join in on April 26th in Fairview Park or May 3rd in Mayfield and send your questions to Chelsea.

Well folks that’s all the news for this week! I’m Tyler, and I’ll see ya in the next one. Buh bye!

3-Minute Update - March 21, 2024

Hey there, and welcome to this week’s 3-minute update! I’m your host, Tyler Matthews and I’m coming to you LIVE from Beaumont Scout Reservation where it is a BEAUTIFUL 2nd day of spring!  Well, we’ve got a lot of great news for you today so lets get started.  

First up, in the world of training we’ve got EDGE training, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, Wilderness First Aid, COPE Level 1 Training, Intro to Leadership Skills Training for youth, PLUS the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now!

The Youth Resilience Summit is upcoming on April 19th. This summit will have presentations from top experts in fields like suicide prevention, mental health, special needs strategies, working collaboratively with law enforcement, online safety, bullying, financial literacy, and workforce development. It will also include breakfast and lunch all at NO CHARGE due to the generosity of donors! Please help us by sharing this with everyone you know! Register now.

Did you know that there is a solar eclipse coming to Ohio? Come check out all the fun we have to offer at our Solar Eclipse Camp the weekend of April 6th, at Firelands Scout Reservation.

Metalworking Merit Badge is upcoming on April 6th, there’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April, as well as a service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! Tough Cubbers are in May!

Wilderness Engineers is upcoming in May, and unlike years past, now you only have to be 18 to volunteer to do some hearty work to keep camp operating smooth and looking fresh! If you’d like to volunteer, or know of someone who should, please register and contact Chris Fortunato.

Firelands Beaver Day is May 11th, register today and you can send any questions to either Danny Thomas or Jess Weaver.

There is a volunteer opportunity with Canalway Partners at the towpath half marathon on April 14th. Volunteers are needed for water stations, finish line, and parking. Register today or send your questions to Julie Sciarrino. 

Well folks that’s all the news for this week! I’m Tyler, and I’ll see ya in the next one. Buh bye!

3-Minute Update - March 14, 2024

Hello, and welcome to this week’s WLEC broadcast. I’m Anthony Dworning, executive director and producer emeritus.

The Youth Resilience Summit is upcoming on April 19th. This summit will have presentations from top experts in fields like suicide prevention, mental health, special needs strategies, online safety, bullying, financial literacy, and more. Please help us by sharing this with everyone you know! Register now.

While I’d love to keep sharing the news, I should make myself abundantly clear: I strive to be and remain a director and producer emeritus. Hence, let me again pass the torch to Kevin Wassie. Kevin?

Hello Lake Erie Council family. I’m Kevin Wassie, and this is your three minute update for the third week of March. This week, I'm here to share news that the new Unit Bulletin Board is live. It's for units to share potential upcoming unit events or news with other units. Be in the know, and share your information there as well!

EDGE training, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, Wilderness First Aid, COPE Level 1 Training, Intro to Leadership Skills Training for youth, and the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now!

That’s all I have to share, because While I love filming the three minute update for Lake Erie Council, I love my job for the Longhorn Council in Texas even more. And who better to keep the Scouting flame burning bright than Jake: the king of taking 5 minutes to give us a three minute update. Jake?

Mornin’, all! Jake Brown here, coming to you from Edgewater Park. I love this winter, because it’s actually summer! And I think Kevin’s right, you know. Why hurry through a three minute update when you can take in this balmy weather and shift the pace of life right down into mozy. So, let’s dive right in! Do you have questions about the lottery and registration process, planning, crew organization, crew gear, personal equipment, or travel suggestions, If so, you can reach out to our Council Philmont Ambassador, Joseph Ferencie 

Also, Wilderness Engineers is upcoming in May, and unlike years past, now you only have to be 18 to volunteer to do some hearty work to keep camp operating smooth and looking fresh! If you’d like to volunteer, or know of someone who should, please register and contact Chris Fortunato.

Now, while being the writer of the 3 minute update has been a weekly highlight for the last three years for me, it isn’t helping me much focus on my next career move. I think I’d like to take a page out of Anthony and Kevin’s playbook and give this here relay baton to Tyler Matthews. After all, he’s been a great me before! Tyler? Tyler, you there?

If I’m super quiet and don’t make a noise, they can’t find me. Nobody thinks to look in the coat closet.

Kevin, Anthony, I found Tyler! Hey, congratulations on becoming the new 3 minute anchor!
You’re going to do great!

You sure will, Tyler! We are all just thrilled that you’re taking over!

So this is real, this is happening? Jake, you’re leaving?

It’s very real, Tyler! And I know you’re going to do great things. Have fun with it, make it your own!

Yes, emphasis on your own!

Okay. It’ll be fine. It’ll be fun, I guess.

That’s the spirit!

That’s all the news here, everybody. I’m Tyler Matthews, and I’ll see you next week, and probably a lot more after that, too! I still don’t know how I want to do this yet, so I’ll steal Jake’s line for now: thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you!

LEC 3-Minute Update - February 22, 2024

Mornin’, all! Jake Brown here, coming to you live from Goodyear Arizona where the Cleveland Guardians are kicking off their spring training. And just like our beloved baseball team gets trained each spring, you should too! 

First up to bat are our training updates! There is still time to register for the University of Scouting, but classes are filling fast! Make sure you register now to be able to select the classes you want to attend! Note that there are over 50 classes to choose from during the day, including leadership succession planning, how to handle incident reports, backpacking skills, outdoor cooking demonstrations, cub leader specific training, den leader training, and much, much more! Send questions to Dave Sechnick.. 

EDGE training, for Wood Badge staff and all future trainers of Council, is also upcoming in March and April. BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, and Wilderness First Aid Trainings are open upcoming in April, and the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now! 

Now with a home run for the whole community, the Youth Resilience Summit is upcoming on April 19th. This summit will have presentations from top experts in fields like suicide prevention, mental health, special needs strategies, working collaboratively with law enforcement, online safety, bullying, financial literacy, and workforce development. It will also include breakfast and lunch all at NO CHARGE due to the generosity of donors and the community! Please help us by sharing this with your fellow scouters, parents in your circle, family, your colleagues, and associates. Register now. 

The Unit Bulletin Board is a new item, intended for units to share potential upcoming unit events or news with other units. Kind of like having your own personal Jumbo Tron! This bulletin board is all about things happening in your unit, meant for activities or updates that originate in your unit. To post something on the unit bulletin board, simply go to the weblink and add it in! Make sure to check out the bulletin board to find more ways to collaborate with neighboring units! 

Now for a quick curveball, the adult application process will change to require the results of the Criminal Background Check to be received BEFORE a new adult volunteer can assume a leadership role, effective March 4th. That means the person is put into a pending status for 2-3 weeks after the app gets signed and submitted to Council. Upcoming leaders MUST NOT assume a leadership role until AFTER the background check process is complete. The upcoming leader and unit key 3 will receive email updates about the status of new leaders. If you have any questions, email Member Care.  

Also, effective on April 1st: Membership fees are changing. Annual registration fees for youth and adults are increasing $5. No other increases come with this change. The New Member Fee is GOING, GOING, GONE! Woo-hoo! For questions, please contact Member Care.  

The annual Celebration of Scouting will be held on March 2nd, and the Wood Badge and NYLT annual scholarship fundraiser breakfast will be held on March 9th at Lakewood High School. Send questions to Linda Gray.  

Now in camping, The next merit badge university is in March at Beaumont. Sap Camp is March 2nd. Winter Mud Day is at Firelands on March 9th! On March 17th, Scouts can join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Cleveland, and you can email Julia Hearne for more information. Metalworking Merit Badge is upcoming on April 6th, there’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April, as well as a service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! 

Lastly, for our Catholic Scouters, the Eucharistic Retreat is happening May 11th at St. Barnabas Parish in Northfield Ohio, from 9am to 5:30pm. Deadline to register is April 15th and it only costs $10! Please reach out to Mr. Jim Hickey with any questions. 

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next week! 

LEC 3-Minute Update - February 8, 2024

Mornin’, all! I’m coming to you from Sardis City, Alabama, where the news is good: the Alabama possum, better known as Sand Mountain Sam, agrees with his Yankee cousin to the North, Punxsutawney Phil: spring is just around the corner! In fact, Americans across the country turn to 78 large rodents to help predict the turning of winter into Spring. And hey, why not? How could Buckeye Chuck here in Ohio, Concord Charlie in West Virginia, Gertie the Groundhog in Illinois, and all the rest of these little critters’ shadows be any less accurate than most weather reports?

Okay, in this week’s three-minute update, we have updates in: Registration, Training, Special Events, and Camping.

First, effective March 4th, the adult application process will change to require the results of the Criminal Background Check to be received BEFORE a new adult volunteer can assume a leadership role. What does this mean? It means:

Once an adult application is processed (online or paper) the person is put in “pending” status

The adult leader will get an email notice informing them their registration is being processed and they are NOT TO ASSUME ANY LEADERSHIP ROLE UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE CBC PROCESS. The unit key 3 will also get an email.

If the applicant is declined or approved with restrictions, the applicant and unit key 3 are notified by phone and mail.

If the CBC comes back with no items to review, the system will finish registering the person and send an email to the person and unit key 3 that they can now be an active leader.

The turn-around time for criminal background checks (CBC) can be a few days to a few weeks, depending on several factors. The unit should allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for processing from when the application is received and paid. 

If you have any questions about this change, please contact Member Care.

Second, effective on April 1st: Membership fees are changing. Good news: the one-time new member fee for new youth members is going away! Scout Life fees, Exploring fees, the annual charter fee, merit badge counselor fees and local insurance fees are also not changing. Annual registration fees for youth and adults are increasing $5. For questions, please contact Member Care.

Next, in training, note that the LEC is hosting a University of Scouting on Saturday, March 16th. Send questions or inquiries to Dave Sechnick. There will be a Rangemaster training on February 24th at Firelands. BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, and Wilderness First Aid Trainings are open upcoming in April, and the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now!

And speaking of Wood Badge and NYLT, their annual scholarship fundraiser breakfast will be held on March 9th at Lakewood High School. Send questions to Linda Gray; the Early Bird closes this Sunday, February 4th.

In other special event news, The Class of 2023 Eagle Scout Celebration will be on February 24th, and the annual Celebration of Scouting will be held on March 2nd.

And speaking of the Celebration, I have some great news to share! The 2023 Silver Beaver Award  recipients are: Erin Bringman, Genny Espinoza, Rob Burnham, Sal Kitko, and Krista Kanuch. Please join me in extending some well-deserved congratulations to these Scouters!

Now in camping, note the Firelands Trading Post will be open from 8:00am-4:00 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday in conjunction with the Kodiak Klondike. And there’s still time to sign up for the, and the rescheduled Beaumont Klondike! The next merit badge university is in March at Beaumont. Sap Camp is March 2nd.  Cub Scouts should attend Winter Mud Day at Firelands on March 9th! On March 17th, Scouts can join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Cleveland, and you can email Julia Hearne for more information. Metalworking Merit Badge is upcoming on April 6th, there’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April, as well as a service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! And with regard to the upcoming solar Eclipse on April 8th, come on out to Firelands to enjoy it with your Scouting family! Send Anthony or Jess your questions.

Finally, the Diocese of Cleveland Catholic Committee on Scouting is hosting a retreat on April 24th at St. Albert the Great Parish in North Royalton. Attendees will spend a day in prayer identifying their God-given gifts and talents, and discerning how best to use them within their Scouting roles. To register or to ask questions, contact the Committee.

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update - January 18, 2024

Mornin’, all! I’m Jake Brown, coming to you from Houston, Texas, where all of us Browns fans had our dreams crushed for yet again. It hurts a lot to be here right now, it really does. But we’ve got to push through, keep trying, and never give up hope. Joe Flacco, you’re still our hero.

Okay, in this week’s three minute update, we have updates in the worlds of: Training, Special Events, and Camping, and Scholarships!

First, here’s BIG NEWS! The LEC is hosting a University of Scouting on Saturday, March 16th. Participants will learn how to be the best den chiefs or den leaders they can be, among other crucial skills! And of course, there are trainings for Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders as well. Registration is live with the event and course descriptions, and you can send questions or inquiries to Dave Sechnick.

Also in training, its important to note that there will be a Rangemaster training on February 24th at Firelands, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, and Wilderness First Aid Trainings are open upcoming in April, and the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now!

And speaking of Wood Badge and NYLT, their annual scholarship fundraiser breakfast will be held on March 9th at Lakewood High School. Come support future participants to Wood Badge and NYLT by attending the fundraiser breakfast, and bid on some great live auction items while there! Send questions to Linda Gray; the Early Bird closes on February 4th.

In other special event news, The Class of 2023 Eagle Scout Celebration will be on February 24th, and the annual Celebration of Scouting will be held on March 2nd. The theme for that evening is “Scouters make a World of Difference,” and they sure do! We’re excited to announce the worthy recipients of many awards coming up soon!

Now in camping, Klondikes are well under way! Sign up for the remaining Beaumont or Firelands Klondikes today! Also, if you were registered to come out to Beaumont last weekend, you have options: 1) come to the final Beaumont Klondike. 2) Come to the Firelands Klondike. Or 3) come to the rescheduled Klondike at Beaumont from February 16-18. If you have any questions about your Klondike registration, please contact Erica Maze. There’s a Webelos have a Winter challenge offered with the North to Alaska Klondike at Beaumont. Troop members can earn the Snow Sports Merit Badge at either the Holden Arboretum on January 27th or at Kent State on February 18th. The next merit badge university is in April at Beaumont. Sap Camp is March 2nd.  Cub Scouts should attend Winter Mud Day at Firelands on March 9th! On March 17th, Scouts looking to represent Scouting can join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Cleveland, and you can email Julia Hearne for more information.

The deadline for the Class of 2023’s Eagle Scout scholarship applications is coming soon, on January 31st. Any Eagle Scout from the class of 2023 is eligible to submit an application, regardless of their age. Forms should be mailed to the Council office or emailed to Heather McMillan no later than January 31st. Do send Heather your questions about this process.

Finally, folks, it’s with a heavy heart that our 3 minute update producer, Drew Poschner, is leaving the Lake Erie Council for greener pastures. Drew is the main man making all of my crazy ideas for the three minute update come true, and also helps me stay at three minutes. Although I’m sad that Drew is leaving, his move is definitely for the best. Please join me in wishing Drew the best wishes there are for his future, and also help convince him to keep being a part of the three minute update as a volunteer!

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next week, take care!

LEC 3 Minute Update - January 11, 2024

Mornin’, all! This is Jake Brown, coming to you from Fankenmuth, Michigan! This is Michigan’s little Bavaria, and National Service Territory 9, which encompasses all of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio and of which the LEC is a part of, are just leaving this awesome town from a professional planning conference. Now, let’s be Frankfurt: a work conference in Michigan in January is cold. Most of us said “Brrrr-lin, it’s freezing out here! I wish we could gather around the Bonn-fire, but starting one sounds like too much Erfurt. Let’s hurry up inside for a mighty Rhine time.”

Okay, in this week’s three minute update, we have: Training updates, Event Updates and Camping Updates, and a note about our next office closure.

First, a reminder of some BIG NEWS! The LEC is hosting a University of Scouting at the Lorain County JVS on Saturday, March 16th. Participants will be able to dive into the details of how to cook in the outdoors, how to engage with your chartered organization for a smooth leadership transition, and much, much more! Registration is live with the event and course descriptions, and you can send questions or inquiries to Dave Sechnick.

Also in training, its important to note that there will be a Rangemaster training on February 24th at Firelands, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, and Wilderness First Aid Trainings are open upcoming in April, and the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now!

And speaking of Wood Badge and NYLT, their annual scholarship fundraiser breakfast will be held on March 9th at Lakewood High School. Come support future participants to Wood Badge and NYLT by attending the fundraiser breakfast, and bid on some great live auction items while there! Send questions to Linda Gray; the Early Bird closes on February 4th.

Moving on to events: Klondikes are about to begin, and in fact, the deadline to register for the National Parks Klondike is this Tuesday the 16th, so sign up today! Do note that Webelos have a Winter challenge being offered in conjunction with the North to Alaska Klondike at Beaumont. Also, upcoming is the Class of 2023 Eagle Scout Celebration on February 24th. The annual Celebration of Scouting will be held on March 2nd, as well as Sap Camp. That’s a busy day. On March 17th, Scouts looking to represent Scouting can join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Cleveland, and you can email Julia Hearne for more information. Troop members can earn the Snow Sports Merit Badge at either the Holden Arboretum on January 27th or at Kent State on February 18th. The next merit badge university is in April at Beaumont. Lastly, Cub Scouts should note that the date of the Winter Mud Day at Firelands has changed to March 9th.

Finally, please note that this Monday, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the office will be closed. That means we will all be happy to see you and work with you again on Tuesday the 16th!

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next week, take care!