LEC 3 Minute Update – February 10, 2022
Mornin, all! And welcome to this week's 3-minute update: this week we're in Las Vegas! It's going to be 76 and sunny today, which makes it a beautiful day to catch up on your scouting news! I'm Jake Brown after a really successful diet, lots of tanning, and in need of a haircut, and here's what you need to know this week.
We've got updates on Roundtable, Scout Shop Sales, Sap Camp, Camp Staff, the upcoming Catholic Scouters' retreat, and this week's recognition spotlight.
Roundtable continues tonight at 7PM at Beaumont Scout Reservation and next Thursday at a new location: Mayfield United Methodist Church in Chesterland. We will continue to have a virtual option on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Check the council calendar for the Zoom link.
The Cleveland Scout Shop has sales on select Eagle Scout Merchandise for 20% off. So fly like an eagle over here to downtown, because the sale's gone by February 19th.
Sap Camp is still coming March 5th. Join us to learn how to tap a tree and what it takes to boil all the sap down to make our delicious Scout’s Own syrup. Don't get stuck with late registration fees: sign up today! Send Grace Prorok your questions.
Need a job this summer? Want to be able to walk to work each day? Can't get enough Beaumont meals in just one week? Then turn in your application to be a camp staff member today! They're available on our website, contact Anthony Dworning with questions.
Catholic Scouters are welcome to attend a retreat of reflection, hosted by the Diocese of Cleveland and their Committee on Catholic Scouting, on Feb 27th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Cleveland. A fee of $5 will be accepted at the door to cover the cost of lunch: please email clecatholicscouting@gmail.com with any questions and to RSVP.
And lastly, this week's recognition spotlight. These shoutouts come from Pack 68 in Lakewood, and are for the following Den Leaders: Wendy Cox, Kerissa McKay, Joan French, Mary Dodge, Matt Lucas, and Laura Westfield. All of you put your heart and soul in to making den meetings fun and active for the families in your dens, and we appreciate the extra effort it’s taken over the last couple years to continue making that possible. We also recognize that each of you holds more positions and responsibilities in the Pack than Den Leader, for which we are grateful.
You are all the heartbeat of the Scouting movement here and now, and on behalf of Pack 68, the Scouts in your dens, and the Lake Erie Council, we say thank you for all you, and thanks for being you.
That applies to everyone watching, of course, but remember that I can't spotlight anyone if you don't tell me about them! So nominate some folks for a shoutout by emailing me today! We'll get them recognized accordingly.
That's a wrap for this week! I’m Jake Brown and we'll see you next time!
LEC 3 Minute Update – February 3, 2022
Mornin', all! Thanks for tuning in to this week's three-minute update! I'm Jake Brown, and I send you greetings from Andover, Ohio! On the Ohio-Pennsylvania line in southern Ashtabula County, Andover is our gateway to the Pymatuning Reservoir and a great fish fry at Our Lady of Victory!
Here's all you need to know this week: Catholic Scouting update, Wear Your Uniform Day, Trash the Trash Day, Sap Camp, our recognition notice, and
Catholic Scouters are welcome to attend a retreat of reflection, hosted by the Diocese of Cleveland and their Committee on Catholic Scouting, on Feb 27th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Cleveland. A fee of $5 will be accepted at the door to cover the cost of lunch: please email clecatholicscouting@gmail.com to RSVP, and if you have any questions.
Sap Camp is March 5th! Send Grace.Prorok@scouting.org any questions you have, and register now!
Also register for the NYLT/Wood Badge Scholarship Breakfast on March 12th if you haven't done so. Contact Linda.Gray@scouting.org if you have any questions.
Roundtable will hold its normal in-person sessions next week at Firelands, Berea, and Beaumont. The following week hosts virtual roundtable, and the inaugural Mayfield Roundtable! Check the Council calendar for details.
For this week's note of gratitude, we turn now to our 2021 Class of Division Award of Merit recipients. The Division Award of Merit is an award given to those who render service of an outstanding nature at the program division level, including Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, etc.
This year's award recipient for Cub Scouting is: Jeff Olyear.
And in Scouts BSA, the recipients are: Bill Belew, Genny Espinoza, Desarae Kleckner, and Sherry Rasmusen. Please join us in congratulating these folks on a well-deserved award for their service to Scouting however you can!
Next week we will start highlighting achievements and folks deserving of accolade based upon entries submitted to me at jacob.brown@scouting.org. I'm really lookin' forward to speaking about some good news, I can't wait to hear what's going on out there!
And lastly, here is this week's training segment, brought to you by Wear Your Scouting Uniform Day. This year, as with every year, anyone, youth and adults are welcome and encouraged to wear their uniforms this coming Tuesday, February 8th. I understand this may leave some confusion about what to do, so allow me to break it down.
Anyone who has a uniform should wear their uniform as fully as their uniform can be worn on Tuesday, February 8th. The steps to completing participation in Wear Your Uniform Day are as follows:
Step 1. Get your uniform into your hands.
Step 2. Remove any non-clothing items from your uniform that may exist, including but not limited to a hanger.
Step 3. Prepare your uniform for placement on your body, including but not unlimited to unbuttoning your uniform.
Step 4. Place your uniform on the appropriate part of your body, including but not limited to your torso.
Step 5. Fasten your uniform to your body, including but not limited to re-buttoning your uniform.
Step 6. Do everything you were already going to do on Tuesday, February 8th, in your uniform.
Step 7. Take a picture of yourself in your uniform on Tuesday, and email it to Jacob.brown@scouting.org with a brief explanation of where you were and what you were doing.
Don't have a full uniform? Wear a Scouting-related shirt, jacket, belt, hat, or any combination thereof instead. Represent Scouting while wearing a less uniform uniform. After all, some uniform is better than no uniform when you're trying to be uniform.
Should you have any uniform questions about Wear Your Scouting Uniform day, please rewind this clip and watch it again to get the most uniform answers.
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 week.
LEC 3 Minute Update – January 20, 2022
This week, we have: Cleveland and Firelands Scout Shop updates, Silver Beaver Award recognition, Roundtable, the Beanie hat sale, and upcoming Summer Camp Leaders' Meetings.
Virtual Roundtable is tonight at 7pm, go to the council calendar to get the zoom link!
The Cleveland Scout Shop has 30% off select sleeping gear, stop in and see what's for sale, from January 24th thru the 30th.
The Firelands Trading Post has everything you need for Blue and Gold Banquets, so head on over and stock up! Also, if the weather is bad, make sure you call ahead to confirm they are open!
And now its time to model the latest in Lake Erie Council fashion, look at this beanie: its thick, it fits a big head like mine, and its hilarious, just like me! Get 'em, while supplies last at Klondikes for $15 a piece. Contact Noah.Boksansky@scouting.org if you'd like to order one.
The first leaders' meeting for Beaumont Resident camp will be next Tuesday, January 25th, at the Unit Service Center in Cleveland. Please register and bring a mask. There's a zoom option that Wednesday as well, check the calendar for details and contact Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org with any questions. Registered and prospective troops are both welcome.
And lastly, let's make sure we continue this new year right with some volunteer recognition. This week, it's my honor and privilege to announce the names of the 2022 class of Silver Beaver recipients. This is the highest award a Council is able to bestow on a volunteer, and it highlights their exceptional service to Scouting here, in the LEC. And now, the Silver Beaver awards go to:
Larry Andrews
Laurie Bott
Mike Sabeh
James Durdak
David Galletti
Dale McFarland, Jr.
and Ed Mozdzen
If you know of these folks, send them a congratulatory text, email, or call. Or shout them out on Facebook when you get the chance. To all the recipients, know the Scouting movement is better for your time and effort.
Next week, we will announce the Lake Erie Council Unit Scouter Award recipients. And in the following weeks, we wish to continue recognizing great achievements, big and small, at the unit level. Had a patrol successfully use the patrol method at a Klondike for the first time ever? Let's give 'em a shoutout! Had a den leader go above and beyond the call of duty to make their den the best it can be? Let us know! Simply email me at jacob.brown@scouting.org with who we are recognizing and why. Applicable pictures or videos are also welcome! Let's share our wins together, Lake Erie Council! And who knows, maybe sometime soon, these folks will make it to Silver Beaver status?
And that's a wrap this week: thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! We'll see ya next time!
LEC 3 Minute Update – January 13, 2022
Mornin' all! Thanks for watching this week's 3-minute update. I'm Jake Brown, and here's what you need to know.
We've got Scout shop updates for Cleveland and Firelands, a popcorn update, Roundtable, the OA winter banquet, sap camp, The NYLT/ WB scholarship breakfast, training dates, Trash the trash day, an RSO course update, this week's pro tip, and, of course, this week's fun fact.
The Cleveland and Firelands Scout shops are your two single pit-stop shops for your Pack’s upcoming Pinewood Derbies. Need cars? Decals? The slicky-spinny-powder for the wheels? We got ‘em! Stop by either one and get everything you need today!
Masks are now required at in-person roundtables, but in-person remains an option! Check out the council calendar for dates, times, and zoom links as applicable.
And now, it’s time for this week’s fun fact: What does the Pope put on his pancakes? Papal syrup! Speaking of which, you won’t see the Pope at sap camp, but you will get the whole syrup experience! Sap camp is March 5th at Beaumont, the early bird ends on February 5th, so sign up today! Send Grace.Prorok@scouting.org your questions!
Calling all Wood Badgers and previous NYLT participants: the annual NYLT and WB Scholarship breakfast is March 12th at Lakewood High School. Register online today and send Linda.Gray@scouting.org your questions!
And since we’re on that topic, keep in mind that Wood Badge 2022 will happen July 29th-31st AND August 6th-7th at Firelands Scout Reservation. Wood Badge is for adult leaders, and is a training course focused on seeing through your vision to reality, and working with many personalities along the way. There’s also an emphasis on Scout skills. You should go! Send any questions you have to Joel Bussman.
Additionally, NYLT is a course with similar goals, but designed for youth! That course is scheduled for June 12-17th at Firelands. Contact John Z at johnz3@zfolks.com.
Trash the trash day is Saturday, May 7th. Be prepared to participate as a unit! Send Jim.Vanderpool@scouting.org your questions.
And did you know that February 8th is wear-your-Scout-uniform to school or work day? Make a point to make Scouting more visible and wear your uniform! Also contact Jim.Vanderpool@scouting.org your questions.
And lastly, here’s this week’s pro tip from Heather McMillan: Anyone who has a my.scouting.org account (and that’s literally everyone in Scouting!) can update their own personal information in our system. So even if you get a new email, you’re free delivery of the 3 minute update won’t end! Contact lecmembercare@scouting.orgif you have questions about how to do this.
LEC 3 Minute Update – January 6, 2022
...be forgot, and days of auld lang syne! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hello, Lake Erie Council, I'm Jake Brown, and I gotta tell ya: it feels fantastic to say goodbye to 2021! It was real, it was fun, and it's done. We hope you had a great time over the holiday spent with family and friends, and we welcome you back to what I hope is your favorite part of your week in Scouting: the 3-minute update. Here's what's up: roundtable, Firelands Scout Shop sales, RSO training, summer camp staff applications, Klondikes, a note from our Development department, the WB/NYLT Scholarship Breakfast, the this week's pro tip, and this week's fun fact.
But first, a quick shoutout to my colleague Matt Feehley who delivered Toyota Rav4's-worth of popcorn to the Northeast Ohio USO headquarters in Youngstown, Ohio! We salute the men and women of the armed forces everywhere who defend our nation, and we hope that those who will spend any time at the USO over the next few months will enjoy some of our delicious Scout's Own popcorn!
The weather is finally getting colder, and that means it's a great time to go camping at one of our premier camps! Check out the council calendar with all the most up-to-date Klondike information there is! Send questions to Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org.
Range Safety Officer Training is upcoming at Beaumont Scout Reservation on February 19th. See the calendar for details, and contact Julia.Hearne@scouting.org with any questions you have.
Early Bird registration ends on February 6th for the annual Wood Badge and NYLT Scholarship breakfast. Please attend if you have participated in either course in the past, or have family members attending this year's course offerings! Send questions to Linda.Gray@scouting.org.
The Firelands Scout Store and Trading Post has some swingin' deals on Christmas Scouting decorations and holiday Wood Badge themed cards. Stop in and see the ladies to get the scoop, and to say hello!
Need a job this summer? We got you covered! Change the lives of thousands of Scouts for the better at Beaumont Scout Reservation's resident camp. Contact Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org with questions. Apply today!
Roundtable is full-steam ahead! Be sure to attend one of our in-person sessions, or tune in virtually. Dates and details are on the Council calendar.
And now, a note from Bill Roloff, our Sportsman Adventures director: "In addition to some of our old favorite experiences, we promise some new, exciting, and lively adventures from our Development Department in 2022. Stay tuned, and we hope you'll join us this year for some great fun, and great support of Scouting!"
Thanks Bill!
Here's this week's pro tip, straight from the desk of Heather McMillan:
So you've got an Eagle Scout who has completed their Board of Review. That's it, they're now done and considered Eagles, right? Not so fast. The system won't recognize them as such until we receive the Eagle Scout application. This can be dropped off, or mailed to our office at PO Box 93388, Cleveland, OH, 44101.
And lastly, here's this week's fun fact: what happened after an iPhone and a firework were arrested on New Year's Eve? One was charged, but the other was let off!
Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you, folks! See ya next week!
LEC 3 Minute Update – November 21, 2021
Santa! Santa! Oh, why hello Lake Erie Council! Good thing I found you this week! I can't say the same for Santa yet, but there's still time!
Well, since we're here, let me give you the low-down for this week:
We're talking recharter, upcoming camp events, Scout Shop hours and quiet time at the office, and a special note about Pete Biltz.
First, recharter. No matter what your situation is with your Chartered Organization, we expect your roster to be fully paid and submitted by December 10th. Special circumstances can be addressed outside of roster renewal. Please make sure you get in touch with myself or Michelle Cali if you have any recharter questions at all, relating to the roster or your Chartered Organization.
Also, as a friendly reminder, there will be an open help session at the North Olmstead Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this evening. Please feel free to attend with questions, and also feel free to tune into this zoom link if you can't make the drive, but would still like some assistance.
Holidays at Camp is upon us! And truth be told, I think this is the best bet I have of finding Santa! Scouts will enjoy wreath-making, gingerbread house building, nutstacking, and much more! Holidays at Camp happens at Firelands on December 3rd and 10th.
The office will be closed, and LEC staff will have quiet time next week. Remember the only way to get in touch with someone will be through the lecmembercare@scouting.org, and that's for the most urgent of Scouting emergencies only.
That said, the Scout Shops at Firelands and Cleveland will be open during that week! Please them out on Facebook to see when you can still stop in and take care of any necessary purchases.
Giving Tuesday is next week, and the gift of Scouting is the best gift of all! Donations can be made at this link! Send Anastasia your questions.
Lastly, I need to take a moment and honor Pete Biltz, who has spent the last 30 years of his life supporting the Scouting movement as a professional, and will be retiring at the end of this week. I've known Pete as a development guru, spearheading fundraisers for this Council, including the Great Scout Luncheon. Pete has always been good for a laugh, and for taking the time to get to know many, many Scouters along his journey. Pete, I just have to say, we wish you the very best retirement, and you'll be deeply missed.
And even though we'll be losing a great colleague in Pete Biltz, don't be sad, because I'm still set on finding Santa! So tune in the week after next, and wish me luck on this journey! Alrighty, Santa! Santa! Hey, Dworning, I'm looking for Santa, you seen him around? Santa!
LEC 3 Minute Update – November 11, 2021
Brrrr, it's a cold one down here in Antarctica! I'm here because I saw a swingin' deal for a plane ticket to the north pole to see Santa, but I misread the ticket. And now I'm here at the wrong pole. But don't mind me and my bad bearings: here's what you need to know this week:
Award Nominations, Recharter Help Sessions, In-person YPT updates, Roundtables, Scout Shop Sales, Online Advancement Updates, Quiet Time at the office, and merit badge class monitors.
Our office will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 19th, and won't reopen until 9:00 a.m. Monday, November 29th. Additionally, the staff will be unavailable to answer emails, calls, or take any meetings, during this time. It's not because we don't love you all and want to talk Scouting: it's that we need to be able to connect with our families and decompress.
This also applies from 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22nd, and goes thru 9:00 a.m. Monday, January 3rd, 2022.
Now, if there is an emergency issue, something that truly cannot wait, there will be an "officer of the day," if you will, who will be available via email. Specifically, the lecmembercare@scouting.org email. And only that email.
We ask if you do have questions or concerns, to bring them to our attention before these quiet periods. And, remember: charters are still due by December 10th. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you, also, to spend as much time as you can with your family and loved ones during this holiday season. This year, we hope you can actually get back together and host a big family dinner, unlike last year.
There's a new session of in-person Youth Protection Training offered this coming Monday, the 15th, in Painesville from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. This is in addition to the training offered in Chesterland on Saturday. Go to the council calendar and register today! Contact Paula Puchajda with questions.
Speaking of Paula, Knives are 25% off at the Cleveland Scout Shop now through November 17th: prove just how sharp you are and save!
Did you know: Internet Advancement and Scoutbook users don't need to send advancement reports to the Cleveland office or Scout Shop? (That includes the Firelands store as well.) The system automatically syncs the advancements the Scouts have earned, and we can see that in real-ish time. (Perhaps the system 24 hours to update before stopping in.) Make sure all of your Scouts are synced onto your roster, it's that easy!
Silver Beaver, Unit Scouter Award, and Division Award of Merit nominations are due to Paula Swiner by December 15th. Nominate a Scouter who has given their all in 2021 to keep this movement moving!
Merit Badge Class monitors are wanted for 2022 Merit Badge programming. Folks willing to assist merit badge counselors in the room by providing 2-deep leadership, order with the Scouts, and other general help, is much appreciated! Let Noah Boksansky know if you'd like to share your time as a Merit Badge Monitor.
Roundtable continues tonight at Beaumont! Virtual roundtables are next week, check out the council calendarfor those links.
Recharter help sessions are available for folks in Northfield this Saturday from 1-3pm, in Norwalk this coming Monday, and North Olmstead this coming Thursday. Both of those sessions run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Check the council calendar for details, and don't hesitate to stop by and see your friendly neighborhood commissioners if you have any questions about recharter.
Lastly, as of yesterday afternoon, the Lake Erie Council welcomed 756 new Scouts to our ranks! It's an exciting feat, and our field staff is still working to bring that number to 1,200. Why? Because why stop at 1,000? Be a part of this amazing success, and make sure your unit has turned in all the youth and adult applications you have. (And don't forget: adding members before your recharter process makes your life WAY easier!)
And that's a frozen breakfast wrap for this week! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! I'm Jake Brown, and I'll update you next week on my quest to find Santa!
Santa!? Santa?! Santa, are you there?
LEC 3 Minute Update – November 4, 2021
Que the Christmas Music and pull out your ugliest sweater folks: Halloween is past and therefore its time for one of many winter holiday themed 3 minute updates!
I’m Jake Brown, and here’s what’s on the docket this week:
The Scout Shop giving tree, the faith and citizenship open house at Firelands, recharter help sessions, and the Cub Scout programming survey.
The Cleveland Scout Shop is hosting it’s annual giving tree charity drive. Scouts from families who could use assistance in completing their uniform, getting new rank books, or with any other Scouting gear-related expenses are encouraged to get in touch with any Scout Shop employee and fill out the information sheet at this link before November 11th. These items will then go onto the giving tree, in the Scout Shop, where good Samaritans can pay a piece of Scouting forward to said Scouts. All recipients of the giving tree remain anonymous, as do donors. Questions should go to Paula Puchajda at the Scout Shop. Paula.Puchajda@scouting.org.
Speaking of gifts, you may be wondering, “Golly, I wonder what that nice man with the loud voice on the 3 minute update wants this holiday season?” Well, I’m happy you asked! The answer is easy: a complete, issue-free charter, turned in by the on-time deadline on December 10th.
And there are holiday deals to help you get there! On November 13th, 15th, and 18th will be recharter help sessions in Northfield, Norwalk, and North Olmstead, respectively. Please see the Council calendar for details. The premise is simple: commissioners and/or Michelle Cali and/or myself will be present to walk you through the new recharter system. Can’t make it to these sessions but want help? Please reach out to me, and we can schedule a private zoom session at almost any time.
Firelands Scout Reservation is hosting an open house for faith and civic community leaders from across the Lake Erie Council on Tuesday, November 9th, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. This is open to organizations who currently host Scouting groups, as well as those without Scouting ties. Please spread the word, and let Jason Setser know if you have any questions. RSVP’s are due to Jason.Setser@scouting.org by Monday the 8th.
Do you care about what Cub Scout Programming we offer at our camps next year? Take our survey to share your thoughts! The link is here.
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 week!
LEC 3 Minute Update – October 28, 2021
Hello, and welcome to this week’s three-minute update! I’m Jake Brown.
It’s Halloween this weekend, and there’s nothing on the calendar! We hope you’ll enjoy the break and participate fully in the trick-or-treating fun, I promise we will!
This week on the docket, we have popcorn, and Silver Beaver/Unit Scouter Award nominations, upcoming Cub Events, Stewards of Beaumont, in-person youth protection training, the upcoming St. George trek, and this week’s fun fact!
Let’s dive right into the fun fact: what kind of mistakes do ghosts make? BOO-BOO’s!
And speaking of boo-boo’s, Wilderness First Aid is happening at Beaumont November 12th thru 14th. Send Noah Boksansky any questions you have!
Cub Haunted season is over, and we thank the over 1000 Scouts and Scouters who came out and enjoyed a fun-filled weekend! But that doesn’t mean Cub activities are over for the year, not at all! Next weekend we have the Ultimate Webelos Woods Showdown at Firelands, followed by STEAM Cub Overnighter at Beaumont November 13th-14th, and the Spy Adventure Cub Fun Day at Firelands November 20th. In December, there’ll be two Holidays at Camp Opportunities at Firelands, December 4th and 11th.
Popcorn take orders are due to Heather McMillan by next Wednesday, November 3rd, so please don’t delay in sending them her way. Payments are due November 12th, and pick—ups for those orders are the 18th and 19th. Please let Heather know if you have any questions, or need more product!
The Stewards of Beaumont is November 16th, held virtually. Registration is $100 per person: please send your questions over to Phil Williams.
Silver Beaver Award and Unit Scouter Award Nominations are due to Paula Swiner by December 15th, let Paula know if you have any questions.
The next in-person Youth Protection training opportunity is on November 11th at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Norwalk, OH. There’s another opportunity on November 13th in Chesterland as well. Please register now, and let Paula Puchajda know if you have any questions.
The St. George trek to Philmont is coming up July 6-21, 2022, and the Cleveland Diocese’s Committee on Catholic Scouting wants to nominate 1 high-school aged male and 1 female to attend. Both attendees will receive a $500 scholarship to attend this vocations-based retreat with other high school-aged Scouting youth and Catholic religious from around the country! Nominations and questions should go to Jim Hickey at FourGreenfields70@gmail.com.
Lastly, I’d like to take a moment to honor a great colleague and friend here at the Lake Erie Council, Brittany Dunne. Brittany has decided to pursue her other dreams in life outside of Scouting, and she leaves after 11 years working for the BSA, beginning with her CIT staff week at Beaumont Scout Reservation in 2009. She’s been a bedrock of programming in the Council for years, has been a great mentor to many of us, and whose work ethic inspires many. Please join me in congratulating Brittany for her many years of service, and I mean it when I say you will be missed.
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 ya next week!
