LEC 3 Minute Update - October 7, 2022

Mornin', all, and thanks for tuning in to this week's three minute update, brought to you from beautiful Beaumont Scout Reservation. It's a full Cub Haunted weekend coming up here, folks: we've got over 750 people on property out here, and that's some exciting stuff! We're stoked to see ya!

   Ok, this week we have: staff updates, Scout Shop Updates, future events, Jambo,

   The Cleveland Scout Shop has 10% off uniform bottoms when you purchase a top, now through October 30th. Stop in and save!

   The Firelands Trading Post has some wacky, fun, glow-in-the-dark T-shirts for sale now! Come up your swag and make that fit a 10!

   My.scouting.org now has Treasurer listed as a functional role! COR's can sign in and assign the role to the treasurer by logging in and making the change within the organization manager menu. Contact Member Care if you have any questions.

   Folks! We've got big news to share: our list of the largest Packs thru September is now official: In this order, 3236, 3193, 102, 620, 3333, 115, 390, 297, 3435, and 988. 3236 currently leads with 73 registered Scouts. SO if you have applications that need processed, call Member Care, and they'll connect you with one of our field team members who will coordinate when they can meet you to bring them downtown. Many thanks to all who continue to welcome new members and grow this movement even more!

   Speaking of, we encourage each pack to request membership resources leading into Halloween, especially so each Cub family can spread Scouting invitations at Trick-or-Treating and other community Halloween events! Fill out this request form and one of our Field team members will be in touch with you!

   The National Jamboree Early Bird deadline is fast approaching: October 31st! Sign up now! Send Phil Williams your questions.

   Do you ever wish someone could just sit down with you and walk through how to use the online tools available to you as a unit leader? Well, do I have a swingin' deal for you!! Lake Erie Council's first annual G.A.M.E.S. Training is November 12th at Lake Erie College. This all day training will not only give you additional knowledge and skills as a Scout leader, it'll also allow you to have fun and network with other leaders from across the Council and beyond! Lunch is provided, and child care is available for toddlers and above. Contact Sarah Williamson with any questions and register today!

   Speaking of training, it's not too late to register for Wilderness First aid Training, happening out at Beaumont on November 5th. It's an action packed weekend, where you can learn how to administer band-aids, wild band-aids, and band aids in the wild. If that doesn't sound right, that's because I'm not wilderness first aid trained! So register now!

  Also, SM Basic is upcoming shortly, on October 14th. Registration closes soon, sign up now!

  We welcome Jess Weaver and Abbey Ballas, and Colleen Cosgrove to our full-time Lake Erie Council staff! Jess and Abbey are working in our program department offering support to events, and Colleen is working in the development department, expanding our outreach to the public via our Great Lakes Adventures offerings. Shoot them an email and say welcome to the team!

And that's a wrap for this week's 3 minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! See you next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update - September 29, 2022

Mornin', all! And thanks for tuning in to this week's three minute update! I'm Jake Brown, and if  you'd like to know my secrets to an amazing diet program that kicks in and works in just one week, shoot me an email! Fair warning though, your hairline may take a hit.

Okay, okay, I’m NOT Jake Brown.  Mike Evano here, new Director of Field Service for Lake Erie Council, filling in this week for Jake who is behind me somewhere in the Lake County Courthouse, doing his civic duty to the people. Jury duty, that is!  So wish Jake luck and expect to have him back soon!

  Anyway, this week we have:

-training updates

-fall camp activities

-volunteer opportunities

-this week's fun fact

-a reminder about the National Jamboree

  For this week's fun fact: the Lake Erie Council has officially grown for six months! That means that the number of Scouts in our council today is higher than it was on September 30th of last year, and has been higher for the last six months. We expect the membership numbers to just keep climbing!

  Why is this important? Why bother dealing with all the recruitment hassles and having the field staff constantly pester you about your plans? Well, it's because there are a lot of Cub Scout families out there who deserve the same chances to spend as much time together in a safe, fun environment as you've had with your kids. It's time to welcome them in! And there are some troops out there seeing recruitment wins as well! So don't stop opening your doors and welcoming new families! And as always, if you need any recruitment materials or assistance whatsoever, fill out the request form at lecbsa.org/membership-resources.

  Now I don't know about you, but I like trainings like I like my music playlists: eclectic, high-energy, and enjoyable. And wouldn't you know it, that's exactly what we've got coming up for Scouters this fall! That's right, there's never been a better time to Get Adults More Expertise in Scouting than on November 12th! Learn mastery over orienteering, camp cooking, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your unit and beyond, as well as best recruitment practices, and how to deliver leadership training in your troop, along with so much more! This GAMES training is November 12th at Lake Erie College. Childcare is available, and lunch is included in the cost! Stop out and have a blast learning something new! Contact Sarah Williamson with questions.

  Additionally, it's not too late to register for Rangemaster training, or Scoutmaster basic training! Check out the calendar for details, and sign up today!

  Cub Scout families: Cub Haunted is just around the corner! It's not too late to register now for this spook-tacular event! Contact Grace Prorok with any questions, as well as if your troop would like to volunteer to help!

  Also, remember Troops: there's few ways more fun to give service than to volunteer at the Cub Haunted weekends! Contact with any questions.

Lastly, Troop and Venturer-aged youth: if you're still interested in attending the 2023 National Jamboree, it's not too late to lock in your early bird discount! That ends October 31st, so sign up today! Contact Phil Williams with any questions.

And that's a wrap for this week’s three minute update! I've gotta run, but as Jake would say, thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! See you next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update - September 22, 2022

Mornin’, all, and greetings from beautiful Shaker Heights Nature Center! Not only is it home to some great nature, it’s also home of a plethora of Eagle Scout projects dating back over 50 years. This nature center hosts thousands of students from the east side each year to teach them about ecology and the environment. Stop by and check out this park when you get the chance!

Okay this week we have National Jamboree, Cub Haunted, Meet the Troops Night, New Shirts at the Scout Shop, This week’s pro tip and this week’s fun fact. But first:

Due to weather that looked potentially hazardous, the Mobile Climbing Wall Training was postponed. It will now take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28th. There is still time to register, so do so now!

Also, calling all Cub leaders: there is a BALOO course at Firelands next weekend, beginning September 30th. Registration has been reopened due to high demand to attend! But, you MUST register before this coming Monday, the 26th, at midnight, when it will close again for good.

Cub Haunted sign-ups are still open and it’s still a great opportunity to ensure your new Scout families have ample chance to get to shoot a bow and arrow, climb a rock wall, and so much more! Contact Grace Prorok with questions, as well as if your troop is willing to help staff the event.

The Western Service Area, spanning from Cleveland to the western Cuyahoga County line, is hosting a meet the troops night on October 12th! Check out the council calendar for details! Arrow of Light Scouts and their families DO NOT need to register, but Troops interested in presenting displays DO need to register. Contact Kevin Klinect with questions.

Ever been to the Summit? Neither have I, but you should make it down next year for the national Jamboree! Early Bird pricing ends on October 31st, so make sure to sign up today if you’d like to go! Contact Phil Williams with any questions.

Do your “class B” shirts smell like camp, and not in the good way? Was that Scouting t-shirt cool before the movement celebrated its centennial? Well, do we have a swingin’ deal for you! The Cleveland Scout shop has new garb that’ll up your Scouting swag, and bring your style from “Scout grandpa hip” to a “this ‘fit’s a 10” level. Stop in and shop away!

Now for this week’s pro tip: unit leaders: check online daily for new online applications in your units! And chartered org reps, check online for your new adult online apps! Contact member care with any questions.

And lastly, here’s this week’s fun fact: the Corn Maze is officially OPEN at Firelands! Don’t have too much fun getting lost, now! Ask your camp hosts about how to find it, and then you’ll have to find your way out!

Okay, 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 - September 15, 2022

Greetings, all! And thanks for tuning into this week's three minute update, coming to you from the shores of Lake Erie in beautiful Euclid Ohio! Yes, fun fact: Euclid Beach was an amusement park back in the day! Now it's a great place to watch the water and pose by yet another one of these iconic Cleveland script signs. Might I also recommend, when you're in these parts, stopping by Irie Jamaican cuisine, as it's one of the few places you can be served jerk chicken, mac and cheese, and sweet plantains (that I'm aware of) in Northeast Ohio. Delicious!

Okay, this week we have:

-Training, fall camp activities, uniform sales, volunteer opportunities, and a reminder about the National Jamboree.

The Cleveland Scout Shop's annual uniform sale is back and in full swing! 10% off bottoms with the purchase of a matching top. Stop on by and take advantage of this swingin' deal today!

Of course, many units maintain their own uniform exchanges, as well as give to a broader-run council uniform exchange. If you're interested in donating old uniform parts to such exchange, or know of a family in need of some hand-me-down uniform parts, please reach out to Laura Cvelbar at lcvelbarymca@gmail.com.

Special thanks to all who attended the Stewards of Firelands dinner this last Monday: your generosity and support help keep camp looking and functioning beautifully!

This fall Is full! there are the following trainings: BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, Rangemaster, Mobile Climbing Wall, and GAMES training. For cubs, our camps are hosting Cub Haunted, as well as a fun day, an overnighter, and holidays at camp! Troops are welcome to join for camporees at both camps, and its not too late to sign up for the Firelands fall camporee! Check out the council calendar for any questions.

Also, remember Troops: there's few ways more fun to give service than to volunteer at the Cub Haunted weekends! Contact Grace Prorok with any questions.

Lastly, Troop and Venturer-aged youth: if you're still interested in attending the 2023 National Jamboree, it's not too late to lock in your early bird discount! That ends October 31st, so sign up today! Contact Phil Williams with any questions.

And that's a wrap for this weeks three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! I'm going to go enjoy this sunshine and the sand while I still can.

LEC 3 Minute Update - September 8, 2022

Mornin, all! And greetings from the downtown unit service center! We've got a lot of syrup and popcorn ready for you all to pick up and find your adventures with, and we can't wait to see you! And be done hauling this stuff all over the council. 

Okay, this week we have:

-training

-fall camp activities

-uniform sales

-volunteer opportunities

-this weeks pro tip

-correction for last week

 Folks, I mentioned certificates of insurance last week. One thing I forgot to mention was that, in the case of requests, make sure to note the name and address of the organization to be listed as insured.

 Attention all key three members, please check your application manager to approve all of the online applications that are starting to flood in! Also, ensure your unit pin is up to date. Any questions about these processes should be sent to member care.

The Cleveland Scout Shops annual uniform sale is back and in full swing! 10% off bottoms with the purchase of a matching top. Come on down and see Paula and crew today!

It's now the last chance to register for the Stewards of Firelands dinner! Get in touch with Danny Thomas if you have any questions.

This fall Is full! there are the following trainings: BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, Rangemaster, Mobile Climbing Wall, and GAMES training. For cubs, our camps are hosting Cub Haunted and Webelos Woods, as well as a fun day, an overnighter, and holidays at camp! Troops are welcome to join for camporees at both camps. Check out the council calendar for any questions.

Lastly, adults 21 and over are welcome to join at Beaumont for Wilderness Engineers weekend at the end of September. And any units wishing to complete service projects at camp should contact ranger Chris Fortunato.

And that's a wrap for this weeks three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! See ya next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update - September 1, 2022

Mornin’, all! I’m Jake Brown bringing you this week’s three minute update from Burton, Ohio, home of the Great Geauga County Fair! Not only is this fair the state’s oldest fair celebrating is bicentennial this year, but it’s also home to the Scout building, where Scouts have showcased their efforts within the county for generations. And truly folks, this is one of the best places to be on Earth, in my opinion. You can register for Scouts, pet a horse, and eat fried cheese on a stick all in the same hour! What a swingin’ deal!

Speakin’ of deals, let’s talk about everything you need to know this week to be the best Scouters you can be! We have updates on Wilderness Engineers weekend, Firelands Scout Shop updates, Fall Recruitment reminders, this week’s good scout shout-outs, Cub Activities, Scouts BSA Activities, Training updates, Certificate of Insurance Requests, YPT reminders, and this week’s pro tip.

There are Fall Camporees at at Firelands and Beaumont this autumn, so register today! Early Bird prices will be gone before you know it. Contact John Shrock with questions.

Cub Scouts, there are Webelos Woods, Cub Haunted Weekends, Fun Days and Overnighters, as well as Holidays at Camp weekends to look forward to! And remember Cub leaders, Cub Scouts is all about getting families the chance to do fun things together, like go to camp! So promote them all today and register now! Let Grace know if you have any questions and join us in our great outdoors!

Additionally, if your Troop is interested in service hours, email Grace to help staff the Cub Haunted weekends! We need ghouls, ghosts, and goblins galore!

The NYLT/Wood Badge alumni dinner on September 17th! Registration is live.

Now for this week’s good scout shout out: last weekend, Scouting for Food totals are at 2,835 pounds and 95 participants across the Council! Thank you to all who participated! That said, there are some units we know who haven’t uploaded their totals yet! So if you’re one of them, and we do know who you are, please check out this link to do so!

Training still abounds in plenty this fall, as there’s still time to register for: SM Basic, BALOO, Mobile Climbing Wall, Rangemaster, and G.A.M.E.S. training! All of these will add to your skillset and get you even more excited to be in Scouting as a leader!

Wilderness Engineers Weekend is at Beaumont September 23rd thru 25th. This is a chance to roll up your sleeves and get dirty, helping keep camp beautiful and safe into the winter months. Volunteers need to be 21 or older, and expertise with heavy equipment, chainsaw safety, or any trades is welcome! Even if you’re not skilled in those ways, but are able to use hand tools, there will be projects for you! Contact Chris Fortunato with questions.

Did you know? Certificates of Liability insurance are sometimes required by outside organizations for Scouts to host activities or events on their grounds. These riders are just one of the many services we provide as a Council. If your unit is asked for one, please email lecmembercare@scouting.org.

Also, a friendly reminder to all unit leaders: your Youth Protection training cannot lapse for longer than 30 days. If your YPT is expired for longer, your registration will be terminated, potentially putting your unit’s charter in jeopardy. DON’T WAIT! Renew your YPT before it expires!

Lastly, don’t forget to go to lecbsa.org/membership-resources to request yard signs, pamphlets, flyers, and a professional’s presence at join nights or school talks! Ask in the form and you shall receive, folks!

And that’s a wrap for this week’s 3 minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update - August 25, 2022

Mornin’, all! I’m Jake Brown bringing you this week’s three minute update from Orlando, FL! And I know what you’re thinking: wow, what a cool vacation! To which I say, Ha! I wish! Nope, we’re down here this week because Mike Evano is packing up the last of his things and headed north to us, in order to be our new Director of Field Services effective September 1st! Mike’s joins us with a lot of Scouting experience from Minnesota, Nebraska, and yes, most recently, Florida. Send him an email to welcome him to the team, as well as to figure out why moving from Orlando to Cleveland is on his bucket list.

Additionally, please welcome Megan Millisor and Tyler Matthews to the Field Team. Megan joins us from the Girl Scouts and has been with us for a couple of weeks now. Tyler also joins us on the first, and he is not from the Girl Scouts. Their emails are below, so be sure to say hi and you’re happy to meet them! I know we sure are!

Okay, here’s what’s up this week: Jamboree, Training, Wood Badge/NYLT dinner, Cub Activities, SBSA Activities, and opportunities for service.

National Jamboree in 2023 is a great chance to explore the Summit, meet folks from around the country, and get to experience activities in Scouting otherwise unavailable to Scouts. Registration is here, contact Phil Williams with questions.

Troops! There are fall camporees at Firelands and Beaumont, and the Early Bird deadlines are fast approaching. They’re a great chance to get out and enjoy a fun program that your Scouts don’t have to plan. They’re a swingin’ deal! Contact John Shrock with questions, register today!

Cub Scouts, there are Webelos Woods, Cub Haunted Weekends, Fun Days and Overnighters, as well as Holidays at Camp weekends to register for! It’s not too late to fill the Scouting calendars of those new recruits! Let Grace know if you have any questions and join us in our great outdoors!

Additionally, if your Troop is interested in service hours, email Grace to help staff the Cub Haunted weekends! We need ghouls, ghosts, and goblins galore!

Speaking of service opportunities, the Cleveland Autism Speaks group is hosting a charity walk on October 23rd at the Great Lakes Science Center. Help is needed setting up and tearing down from 830 to 11 am. Interested parties should contact Linda at 440-552-4950 to volunteer.

Also, since Russia is still invading Ukraine, we are, in fact, still collecting medical kits to be sent overseas. Email me if you’re interested in learning more about how to assemble them. Completed kits can be delivered here. Thanks in advance for your efforts!

Also a reminder about the NYLT/Wood Badge alumni dinner on September 17th! Registration is live, come join us in the nostalgia!

If you’re participating in Scouting for Food, follow this link to tell us how much food you collected in pounds. We’re excited to share the total next week!

Lastly, the Western Service Area (including anyone from Cleveland to the Lorain county line) is hosting a meet the troop night on October 12th at John Knox Church in North Olmstead. Any troops interested in hosting a table at this event should register here and get in touch with Kevin Klinect. Any den leaders or families of Arrow of Light Scouts in the area should also plan on attending! Questions go to Kevin Klinect.

Lastly lastly, there’s plenty of training opportunities this fall: SM Basic, BALOO, Mobile Climbing Wall, Rangemaster, and G.A.M.E.S. are all opportunities to bolster your Scouting skills and knowledge, and improve your program! Check out the calendar and register today!

And that’s a wrap for this week’s 3 minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update - August 19, 2022

Mornin', all! And greetings from downtown Cleveland! I'm in the Flats by the Foundry, which is a beautifully redone rowing and fitness facility on the banks of the Cuyahoga. In fact, this facility was redone over the course of 2015 to the tune of about $14 million, transforming it from a decrepit turn-of-the-second-to-last century warehouse to a modern, state of the art facility with a lot of old school character.

It's also where the entire staff was on Wednesday, putting as much fun in fundraising as we could in our last development event! So for those of you still waiting on an email from me, I apologize!

But here we are, a beautiful day in this beautiful city, and this is everything you need to know this week!

Here we have Scout Shop Updates, Training Updates, Cub Haunted Reminders, a call to Scouts for volunteering, Scouting for Food, the NYLT/Wood Badge Annual Alumni Event, and a quick blurb about fall recruiting resources.

The Cleveland Scout Shop has 10% of uniform bottoms with purchase of the top until October 30th, so stop in today!

There are many upcoming Trainings this fall for adult leaders, including: mobile climbing wall training, BALOO, SM Basic, Rangemaster, and GAMES training. Check out the council calendar and continue learning how to make the program for the Scouts in your unit the best it can be!

The Wood Badge/NYLT annual alumni reunion is slated for September 17th on the Wyandot side of Firelands, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Register now at this link to get together, reminisce, and try out the new games from the new syllabus! Questions should go to John Z.

Cub Scouts: it isn't too late to register for the fun fall we are offering you all! Cub Haunted in October is still taking registrants, as well as Scouts BSA volunteers for the event. Contact Grace with any questions.

Additionally, there's an overnighter in September you should consider because it'll be a Cosmic time! An out of this world experience!! That's September 9th thru 11th. Register now!

In reality though, folks, this is potentially the first chance any new recruits will have to experience a fun, outdoor, Scouting experience together as a family. It's a big deal, because new Scout families who go camping early on will stay in Scouting longer and become more dedicated. So don't miss out yourselves, and make sure to invite those new recruits along.

There's a volunteer opportunity this Saturday in Cleveland to help the Big Rock & Roll Run Saturday morning. It starts in the Inner Harbor and ends at Edgewater Park. Interested volunteers should email Mark.

To those of you Scouting for Food this weekend, thank you and good luck! We look forward to hearing how much food you gathered to report on in a couple of weeks! Additionally, if you want to Scout for Food later, we have the resources for your unit now, here, at the service center, so call member care to ask for some!

Lastly, if you need recruitment materials, or a council presence at your scheduled school talks or join nights, request them now using this form! No matter who or where you are, definitely use this form to request your resources, as it is the only way to guarantee our staff won't lose sight of your request in this busy fall season!

And folks, 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 - August 11, 2022

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s 3 minute update! This week I’m in Parma! Ohio’s 7th largest city is also home to some of the most notable ethnic churches in the area, including St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, home to some of the best kielbasa and pierogi dinners, and the Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple, spiritual home to the Hindu population of the area. Stop by the Make Believe Family Fun Center and the West Creek Reservation is definitely worth a visit!

Okay, this week in Scouting you should know about:

-upcoming training opportunities, the fall unit funding sale, Stewards of Firelands, Wilderness Engineers, Scout Shop Updates, and some cool upcoming camping opportunities!

First, the Firelands Trading Post and Scout Store has some great camp branded zip up hoodies and tees. Stop by Friday from 5-9 or Saturday 10-4 to get yours!

If you have given to the Stewards of Firelands before and have not received a letter in the mail inviting you to this year’s event, contact Danny Thomas as soon as you can! We want to see you September 12th for a strong showing in support of camp!

Now for this week’s fun fact: why hasn’t the sun gone to college? Because it already has a million degrees!!

Oh, that’s beautiful!

Say, speaking of outer space, there’s a Cosmic Cub Scout weekend coming up at Firelands this September! Sign up today, and contact Natalie Heiser with any questions!

Beaumont also has a great fall camporee planned, so register now and contact John Shrock if you’d like to know more!

And now, we have training opportunities galore to explore! BALOO and SM Basic training each have two sessions scheduled this fall, the first of which will be at the end of this month! Check out the calendar and register now for these introductory courses in getting you as many outdoor skills as a weekend can offer!

Additionally, rock wall trainings are on the calendar this august and September: ask Noah Boksansky if you have any questions. Remember that rock wall certifications are only good for two years, so renew now if you must!

Rangemaster training for use of archery or BB gun ranges is this October, and Julia Hearne is your point of contact for this training!

Lastly, Getting Adults More Expertise in Scouting is the main goal of our GAMES training in November at Lake Erie College! There are many awesome offerings for Scouters to have fun while sharpening their skills, so come on out and learn lots!

There’s still time to register for the National Jamboree in 2023! All the info you need to know can be found at this link, so sign up today!

Folks, there is still the chance to learn about the popcorn/syrup sale this fall, in addition to recruitment best practices! We are hosting a virtual meeting on August 16th from 7-745 pm, and anyone who hasn’t made it to one of our in person sessions should plan on attending! Follow this link to register. Please note, you must register in order to get the zoom link. Contact Jake Brown with questions.

Lastly, everyone participating in Scouting for Food has until Monday to email me what address they’d like patches and door hangers delivered to, in addition to register for the drive at all! Registration is here, and you can email me 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! I’ve gotta grab a sausage sandwich and hop on the Jennings!

LEC 3 Minute Update - August 5, 2022

Hello everyone, and thanks for tuning into this week’s three minute update, brought to you from Times Square! Watching out for pickpockets and fresh wads of gum on the sidewalk is totally worth it! The bright lights and big city are the perfect place for this week’s three minute update.

This week we have: Scouting for Food, popcorn, adult applications, the revised Eagle Scout application, Cub Haunted, National Jamboree, Wood Badge, and the Firelands Stewards, along with this week’s fun fact!

But first, let’s talk about incident reports. Nobody likes them, but they exist to document three areas of concern 1) physical, meaning injury, illness, or damage, 2) policy violations, such as violations of the Scouter Code of Conduct or Youth Protection infractions, and 3) Near Misses, meaning that one of these things almost happened and could happen again. Registered volunteers and professional Scouters are required to submit reports whenever these things happen, per BSA’s membership standards.

As a reminder, instances of abuse or serious/fatal injury need to be reported immediately. In such cases, contact the Scout Executive immediately. In other, less serious cases, the report must be submitted within 24 hours of occurrence. Contact Member Care to help you walk through the reporting process.

There’s a revised Eagle Scout Application out there, folks! You can find this latest version on our council website at this link: Eagle Scout — Lake Erie Council (lecbsa.org).

 It isn’t too late to sign up for the 2023 National Jamboree! Any Scout 12 years or older is able to attend this assembly of youths to enjoy patch trading, bmx biking, and so much more! Questions go to Phil Williams, and the link to register is here!

Previous Firelands Stewards: you should now have received your mailed invitation to join us for this years’ stewards’ dinner, on September 12th. If you haven’t donated toward Firelands projects before but would like to, please register at this link. Questions go to Danny Thomas.

Online adult applications are now optional for your unit! If your unit would like to enable online applications to be submitted online, the Chartered Org Rep must log in to their my.scouting.org portal and enable the feature on the Unit Pin. Shoot questions for how to enable this feature over to member care!

Scouting for Food door hangers are officially somewhere between the Pacific Ocean and the Western-most point on I-80 in California! This to say, if you’re itching to get your door hangers for the Scouting for Food weekends, don’t fret! Michelle will be in touch with you as soon as they’re here!

And it’s still not too late to sign up for Scouting for Food! Do so at this link!

The Scout-oriented popcorn training, previously scheduled for this Saturday, is cancelled due to lack of sign ups. Nevertheless, Scouts should sign up to sell popcorn this fall! Your unit can do so at this link!

Any troops interested in offering service hours toward this year’s Cub Haunted weekends should contact Grace! This is a great opportunity to not only have a lot of fun at camp, but also to showcase your Troop at the biggest Cub Scouting event we host each year! Of course, Packs should register for Cub Haunted now at this link!

And lastly, Rocket Day is upcoming August 13th, next weekend! So if you haven’t signed up yet, please do so here.

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 ya next week!