LEC 3 Minute Update – June 2, 2021

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!

LEC 3 Minute Update – May 26, 2021

Good morning Scouts and Scouters! I’m Jake Brown, filling in permanently for Kevin Wassie. It was explained to me through our office water cooler news cycle that we lost Kevin after he moved to Texas to be with exes, or something to that effect. Mary Joan, you and Dave are in our prayers, and we are sorry he is gone.

Oh, wait, my producer is telling me Kevin is not gone forever, he just moved. Wow! What a relief!! Gee, I guess I shouldn’t believe everything I hear, then. Thanks, Anthony!

Ok, back to the news of Scouting!

On behalf of the Lake Erie Council, we’d like to thank everyone who attended or staffed the Trailblazer, Tough Cubber, and Clue Camporees! They were fun, successful events, and reviews are great! 

If you’re still looking for opportunities to get out as aa family or as a den/patrol/Pack/Troop, please check out the Following:

-The Swings’N’Things Overnighter on June 5

-The Family Camping Weekends at Beaumont and Firelands

-The Cub Shooting Sports Day at Firelands on June 5

-The Beaumont 75th Camporall, September 17-19, open to EVERYONE!

 Our events are scheduled through the end of 2021: please check out the Council calendar for the latest information!

Speaking of attending camp, you may be thinking, “Golly, Jake, I wish there was a way to easily fund our trips to camp!” Well, we’re glad you asked! Ya know, Father’s Day is around the corner, and Kallee Kissling will hook you up with ALL the syrup you need for a great Father’s Day Syrup Sale blitz! Shoot her a call or an email: her info is in the script. I can confirm, we just got in more pallets of the stuff, so there’s no reason any Scout shouldn’t be able to come to camp with the help of Scout’s Own.

And that’s a Scout’s Own Covered Breakfast Wrap to the day! Thanks for tuning in, and Kevin, if you can hear me, we miss you! I miss you! This update can be yours again, I promise!

LEC 3 Minute Update – May 20, 2021

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.

LEC 3 Minute Update – May 12, 2021

Hello, Lake Erie Council. My name is Kevin Wassie, and this is your 3-minute update for the second week of May 2021. Today, I will be sharing details about the exciting programs being offered this weekend, I will be inviting you to be a part of next week’s Virtual Great Scout Luncheon, and finally I will be providing you with a bunch of information in our new segment: Lightning Round Reminders 

This weekend there are a lot of amazing Scouting opportunities happening in our council. Firelands Scout Reservation is hosting Clue the Camporee for Scouts BSA members and Beaumont Scout Reservation is having Trailblazer Weekend for Cub Scouts and their families. If you are not attending one of these two events, I would love for you to join me at our Morgana Run Trail Cleaning Project from 9AM to Noon on Saturday, May 15th. We will be meeting at Mound Elementary School: 5935 Ackley Road in Cleveland. I’m going to be really honest with you, I am desperate to get a few more volunteers to help with this service project. It should be a beautiful day, so this is a great opportunity to bring the family downtown, provide much-needed service, and then enjoy some quality time in our beautiful city. For more information on this project and all our events, visit the council calendar at LECBSA.org or check out our Facebook page. I can’t wait to see you out on the trail, and by “trail”, I do mean the Morgana Run Trail this Saturday from 9AM to Noon. 

Also, make sure you set a reminder to join the Lake Erie Council on May 19th for the 2021 Great Scout Luncheon. The event will start at 4:30PM and it can be viewed online at GreatScoutLuncheon.org. The program will include guest speaker Jay Hennessey who is Vice President of Learning and Development for the Cleveland Indians and a former commander of the Naval Special Warfare Center. Join Jay and many other special guests for this exciting celebration of Scouting next Wednesday. Also, because of this event, we will be publishing next week’s 3-minute update on Thursday instead of our usual Wednesday. 

Now for our new segment: Lighting Round Reminders! Ok, here we go. Our downtown and Firelands Scout Shops are open for business. Stop in to get all the gear and supplies you need for you summer Scouting Adventures. Speaking of Summer Scouting Adventures, this summer we are celebrating Beaumont’s 75th anniversary. Resident Campspaces are still available. Can’t come out for summer camp? Join us for family camp weekends at both properties. While you’re out having fun, make sure you are sharing pictures and stories within your communities on a public-facing Facebook page for your Scouting unit. This will help with your recruitment efforts. Remember, successful units are constantly recruiting new Scouts. The future of your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship depends on it. Finally, if you are a Scouting leader, make sure you are taking the time over the next two months to meet and create an annual plan for your unit. If you need help with this process, contact the LEC Service Team for help at LECMemberCare@Scouting.org or by phone at 216.861.6060.

That’s all for this week’s 3-mintue update. Thank you for keeping the Scouting Flame burning bright and for joining me this Saturday morning at the Morgana Run Trail!

LEC 3 Minute Update – May 5, 2021

Hello, friends. My name is Kevin Wassie, and this is your Lake Erie Council 3-ish-minute update for the first week of May 2021. Today, I will be giving an update on last week’s Scout’s Trash the Trash Day, inviting you to participate in our Morgana Run Trail Clean-up, sharing information on the Great Scout Luncheon, and finally I will give you some great Mother’s Day gift advice.  

Last weekend was Scout’s Trash the Trash day. Scouter’s from across the Lake Erie Council came together to make a positive difference in their communities. Your Lake Erie Council service team worked with the Pack 3071’s Tiger Den to pick up 11 large bags of trash in Painesville. This is just one of the many examples of service that was provided. Producer Anthony, can we run a quick photo montage of some of our participating units? Remember, this was our reconnect with Communities event as part of the LEC Unplug and Reconnect Spring Membership Campaign. We are asking every Scouting unit to bring in 3 brand new Scouts to our programs this spring. If you need help engaging new families, contact your Lake Erie Council Member Care Team, LECMemberCare@Scouting.org or 440.861.6060 option “0”. 

Our next service opportunity is on Saturday, May 15th. We will gather to provide trail maintenance on the Morgana Run Trail in the historic Slavic Village. The project will run from 9AM-Noon. Our team will be meeting at Mound Elementary School, 5935 Ackley Rd in Cleveland.  We will be trimming overgrown trees and shrubs, removing trash and trail debris, and making general improvements to the trail. All are welcome to join. The Clean & Green Cleveland Equipment Trailer will be on site, so the only thing you need to bring is the cheerful service, we will provide all the tools and equipment.  

Please join us on May 19th for the 2021 Great Scout Luncheon. This year’s guest speaker is Jay Hennessey who is the Cleveland Indian’s Vice President of Learning and Development and a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as the Commander of the Navy Special Warfare Center. Join Jay and several other guests as we share the positive message of Scouting in Northeast Ohio. For more information or to donate to the Scouting program, contact Pete Biltz at 216.458.8934 or at the e-mail address below. 

Finally, if Mary Joan Wassie is watching this please stop the video now because I don’t want to ruin your Mother’s Day surprise. If your mom is anything like mine, she puts up with a lot of nonsense and she deserves an amazing gift on Mother’s Day. This year treat your mom to breakfast in bed with our Scout’s Own Mother’s Day Special Offer. For $25 you will receive a bottle of Scout’s Own Special Reserve Syrup and a bag of our delicious pancake mix. Order today at ilove.scoutsown.org or contact our Syrup expert, Kallee Kissling. 

Alright folks, I’m going to go eat some pancakes so I can build up my energy and strength for the Morgana Run Trail cleaning on the morning of May 15th. I hope to see you out on the trail with us, and as always, thank you for keeping the Scouting flame burning bright. 

LEC 3 Minute Update – April 28, 2021

Hello, friends. My name is Kevin Wassie, and I’m coming to you from beautiful Beaumont Scout Reservation for your Lake Erie Council 3-minute update for the final week of April. Today I will be starting with a big thank you, then sharing a reminder about Spring Recruitment, and finally I will provide you with some updates on our Lake Erie Council Member Care Structure.

A huge Scout-out to all the volunteers, Scouts, and family members who helped to deliver some amazing programs this past weekend. We hosted our Pioneer Forward Spring Camporee at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Our Cub Scout Safari Fun Day at Firelands Scout Reservation, and many units hosted hikes in their local communities as part of our Unplug and Reconnect Spring Recruitment Campaign. And of course, I can’t forget about all our Merit Badge programs that have taken place over the past few days. Scouting is thriving in Northeast Ohio, and it wouldn’t be possible with out committed people like you who deliver the promise of Scouting. Visit LECBSA.org to see all our upcoming events and activities.  

With so many amazing opportunities for young people, we want to make sure every family has access to the Scouting program. That's where our Unplug and Reconnect Spring Recruitment Campaign comes into play. This might sound shocking to some of you, but new Scouts won’t join your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship unless you invite them. Saturday, March 1st is the international Scouts Trash the Trash Day. I will personally be at Adventure Subaru in Painesville Ohio from 10AM-1PM working with a crew of Scouts to clean the wooded area behind their dealership. Feel free to join me or find a Scouting unit in your community that is participating. There is still plenty of time to plan a service project for this weekend.  I can’t wait to see all of you Reconnect with you Communities this weekend.  However, service doesn’t just happen one weekend a year. On May 15th, we are looking for as many volunteers as possible to join us for a trail cleaning day at the Morgana Run Trail in the historic Slavic Village. Mark your calendars, more details will be coming soon to our Facebook page. 

Just a friendly reminder, that the Great Scout Luncheon is just 3 weeks away. Be on a look out for an email with updated information about this years virtual program. Visit greatscoutluncheon.org for more information, and we look forward to sharing the program with you on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. 

Finally, if you have called the Lake Erie Council Unit Service Center lately you may have noticed that our options have recently changed. In an effort to better serve our volunteers and families, we have departmentalized our staff in a way that will help get you the assistance you needed as quickly as possible. When you call the Service Center, if you aren’t sure of this specific person you need, start by selecting “0” to connect with our Member Care Team at the front desk. They will be able to answer your question or connect you to the person who can. As I always say, our job is to make your job easier. 

That’s all for this week’s update. Please like and share this video with your Scouting family. As always, thank you for keeping the Scouting flame burning bright. 

LEC 3 Minute Update – April 21, 2021

Hello, Lake Erie Council Family. My name is Kevin Wassie, and this is your LEC 3-minute update for the 4 week of April. Today we’re talking about Volunteer Appreciation Week, this weekend’s Reconnect with Nature Recruitment Event, and finally the Beaumont 75th Anniversary celebration.

 The Scouting program would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers. On behalf of the Lake Erie Council, I want to thank every volunteer for improving the lives of young people across Northeast Ohio. You provide countless opportunities for our Scouts, and your positive influence will have lasting effects on a world that needs Scouting now more than ever. In recognition of your service, please check out the LEC Facebook page throughout the week for a variety of Volunteer Appreciation posts and giveaways. We are also hosting a volunteer appreciation Virtual Campfire on Facebook Live this Saturday at 7PM.

 Make sure you get plenty of rest after that virtual campfire, because this weekend Scouting units across the Lake Erie Council will be hosting their Reconnect with Nature events. These in-person, socially distant hikes are designed to get your current Scouts active while also inviting new families to join the Scouting family. It isn’t too late to advertise or even to plan your event. Let’s get out there and remind the world that Scouting is here, and you are invited to be a part of the Scouting Movement.

If you need further proof that the Scouting Movement is alive and well, look no further than our very own Beaumont Scout Reservation. This summer, we are celebrating 75 years of life-changing adventures as BSR. You can be a part of this celebration by attending one of our many program events held at the property in the coming months. We will be offering Resident Camp for Troops and Crews, Adventure Day Camp for Cub Scouts, and Family Camp weekends for everyone. Check out our calendar at LECBSA.org for all the dates and details. We can’t wait to see you on the trail!

 That’s all for this week’s update. Please like and share this video with your Scouting family. As always, thank you for keeping the Scouting flame burning bright. 

LEC 3 Minute Update – April 14, 2021

Hello, Lake Erie Council Family. I’m Kevin Wassie after a week of many zebra cakes, and this is your LEC 3-minute update for the 3rd week of April. Today’s update includes information about our upcoming Reconnect with Scoutmasters Zoom Call, a reminder about at our Unplug and Reconnect Spring Membership Campaign, and this week’s two fun facts!

Fun fact number one: I’m not actually Kevin Wassie: he has much better hair than I do! I’m Jake Brown, his colleague.

Last month, LEC volunteers and staff reconnected with our Cub Scout leaders through a series of Zoom calls that provided resources, best practices, and an opportunity for unit leaders to share what they need to be successful. This month, we are offering a similar opportunity to Scoutmasters. Please join us on Wednesday, April 21st at 7PM via Zoom. The link can be found in our 3-minute update script, on the council calendar, or on the Lake Erie Council Facebook page.

Speaking of reconnecting, the weekend of April 24th and 25th is the start of our Unplug and Reconnect Spring Membership Campaign. A successful campaign uses the Power of 3: Hold 3 events in your local community, encourage every family in your Scouting unit to invite 3 other families to join your events, and register at least 3 new Scouts in your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship. Now is the time to make a Facebook event for your hike at a local park, and share the event throughout your community before reconnecting with nature! If you have questions or need help, please contact LEC Member Care at LECMemberCare@Scouting.org or by phone at 216.861.6060.

And this leads me to the second of this week’s fun facts: you can invite prospective Scouting families to join you at LEC events, such as Cub Scout Trailblazers weekends, or Spring Camporees! Select Sibling or Scout at the time of registration to do so. Everyone attending events must bring the required health forms and other paperwork to participate. Please email me at Jacob.brown@scouting.org or Noah Boksansky at noah.boksansky@scouting.org with questions.

Lake Erie Council is hosting a variety of programs at our camp properties over the coming weeks and months. Our Council calendar is now fully updated with SBSA and Cub events through the end of 2021! We highly encourage you to make a plan to join us at camp with your returning and prospective Scouts today!

Also, in case you missed it, we recently shared new Camping Guidelines based on information from the Governor’s Office in conjunction with the Ohio State Department of Health. There is no longer a state restriction for camping only at residential camps. This means you can start camping at other properties, and we are one step back to normal! Please read the full announcement on our website: LECBSA.org.

That’s the info to keep you in the know. Thank you for joining me for today’s Three Minute Update. I’m Jake Brown, and I look forward to seeing you at camp soon!

LEC 3 Minute Update – April 7, 2021

Hello, Lake Erie Council Family. My name is Kevin Wassie, and this is your LEC 3-minute update for the 2nd week of April. Today I will be sharing information about Spring Membership and also sharing details about a special Youth Leadership Award through the office of Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who you may remember from his guest appearance during last year’s Pancake Power Hour.

 I always try to keep these videos fairly light and entertaining, but today I want to have kind of a serious discussion on Spring Membership. The past 12 months have been difficult for all of us. As a council, we are very proud of our ability to adapt and overcome. Last year, we were able to offer Scouts BSA Resident summer camp, thousands of merit badges were completed through our online courses, and many of our Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts were able to adjust to a changing world and continue to provide amazing programs for young people across Northeast Ohio. It’s important to celebrate those wins, but we also need to recognize that many of our local units struggled to maintain their programs and some were not able to recharter this year.

 If you are watching this video, I assume the Scouting program has made a positive impact on your life and the lives of those around you. With that being said, the program that has given so much to you needs your help now more than ever. The future of the Scouting movement depends on every Scouting unit engaging new families and retaining their current Scouts. Here is how we are going to measure our success. Over the next two months, I am asking every Scouting unit in the Lake Erie Council to register three new Scouts. I’m not talking about an Arrow of Light transferring to a Scouts BSA Troop, although that is incredibly important. I’m talking about welcoming new families into our programs and reengaging the families whose Scouting units were unable to renew their charters in 2021. The foundation for this process is already in place: It’s called Unplug and Reconnect. Lake Erie Council volunteers and staff have given you a blueprint that you can follow to engage and welcome these new families, but it can only succeed if local unit leaders commit to this process. We might not agree on everything in the Scouting world, but I hope we can all rally around the idea that more kids in Scouting is a good thing for everyone. So, please plan a hike and help families reconnect with nature. Give back to your communities through Scouts Trash the Trash Day and plan a fun activity to engage new families. If you need help, just ask. If you need resources, head to LECBSA.org and check out our new Membership Resources Page under the Resources tab. Together, we can grow the Scouting movement.

 I don’t really have a great transition here, so I’m just going to have Producer Anthony throw up an adorable picture of me from my Cub Scout Days.

 We good? Perfect. If nothing else, my mother will appreciate that. Moving right along, Ohio’s Secretary of State and friend of Scouting Frank LaRose is currently seeking nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award.  This newly established Award was created in February 2021, as a way for members of the National Association of Secretaries of State to recognize a gifted, civic-minded young person in their state. The recipient should demonstrate leadership abilities, have a passion for social justice, and be motivated to improve the quality of life in their community. If you would like to nominate a young leader, please visit NASS.org/node/2208. If that is a confusing and complicated link, ,you can always visit LECBSA.org to access the 3 minute update script and links. If you receive the update by e-mail, the scripts can also be accessed by hitting the Script button in your e-mail.

 That’s all for this week. Thank you for Keeping the Scouting flame burning bright.

LEC 3 Minute Update – March 31, 2021

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.