LEC 3 Minute Update - May 25, 2023

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s three minute update. I’m Jake Brown, and I’m coming to you today from North Kingsville, Ohio. Home of Covered Bridge Pizza and Whippy Dip Ice Cream, this is a beautiful small town on Lake Erie to stop and watch the gulls fly by. 

  Okay, in this week’s three minute update, we have: Trials for Hope, Upcoming Training Opportunities, Cub Scout Outings, and membership resources. 

The organization Trials for Hope is in great need for assistance for sorting and labeling items (such as food, clothing, toiletries) that come in as donations. Saturdays are the preferred days for this. Sorting happens at 4321 Bridge Avenue in Cleveland. Canned food donations are also appreciated. Canned items need to have pop tops to open as they go to the homeless, who might not have the means to open cans. 

If you’d like to help, or have any questions, please reach out to Teresa Sabol. 

LEC is offering mobile rock wall training, Archery Level 1 Training (Archery for Scouts BSA members), and Range Safety Officer Training this summer. Check out the Council calendar, and register now! 

In addition, note that the Council is also hosting its first ever Council-Registered Unit Representative Training on Saturday, June 3rd. We’re encouraging Key 3 leaders from council-registered units to attend, in addition to those who are curious to learn more about how volunteers and professionals jointly administer chartering a unit through the LEC. If you have any questions about this course, contact me! 

The Membership and Product Sales trainings this July will be a huge asset for all Packs, Troops, and Crews. Veterans with years of experience and novices with no idea how to organize a fundraiser will both get new information helpful to your unit’s cause. Join us in-person or virtually from any session! Register now! 

Cub Scouts: register now for the Swings’n’Things Overnighter, along with the LEC Pinewood Derby Grand Championship, S’More Cub Adventures, and a Crushers’ Campout to fill your calendars with! Sign up for these and easily put the outing in Scouting now for your Cubs! 

Folks, I just want to take the time to say thank you for bringing Scouting to your Scouts thus far this year. It may hurt to hear it out loud, but fall really is just around the corner. Now is the time to put plans in place, confirm calendars and budgets, and reach out to us to ask for help in the areas you need, such as scheduling school talks or join nights. 

If that feels daunting and you don’t know where to start in planning, answer these two questions: “How much does Scouting cost in your unit? When are you active with meetings and activities?” 

New recruits, and families continuing into next school year, need these details to ensure their commitment to your program. I ask of you today: set a goal that by August 1st, your Pack, Troop, or Crew can answer those two questions: “How much does Scouting cost here? When are you active?” 

Speaking of new recruits, did you know, the Lake Erie Council is here to print flyers, tri-folds, business cards, and other recruitment materials for YOU? In fact, we highly recommend requesting these materials before Memorial Day weekend so your unit can take full advantage of the publicity of being in your town’s local festivities. You can request resources online, and we will coordinate with you to get you what you need! 

And speaking of Memorial Day, our Unit Service Center and both Scout Shops will be closed this coming Monday. We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, though! 

And with that, that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! See ya next week! 

LEC 3 Minute Update - May 11, 2023

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s three-minute update. I’m Jake Brown, and I’m coming to you today from the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Special Thanks to all who participated in Trash the Trash last weekend, and helped make these shores cleaner and better for us all! If you haven’t sent in your total trash collected yet, please email Michelle.

Additionally, we still help at the Cleveland Marathon. Please contact Tyler Matthews directly to learn more. This is the last week to sign up to give service, so do it!

The organization Trials for Hope is in great need of assistance for sorting and labeling items (such as food, clothing, and toiletries) that come in as donations. Saturdays are the preferred days for this. Sorting happens at 4321 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland.

Canned food donations are also appreciated. Canned items need to have pop tops to open as they go to the homeless, who might not have the means to open cans.

If you’d like to help or have any questions, please reach out to Teresa Sabol.

You can still sign up for the Beaumont session of EDGE training this Saturday, where adult leaders can learn best practices for how to deliver trainings, inside and outside of Scouting! Come, join us, and learn new skills!

ILST and NYLT registrations are still open! Dave Sechnick and Jen Folkman can your questions about the courses. In addition, if your NYLT participants aren’t able to attend the May ILST session, but you want some helpful resources in providing the course at the unit level, also email Dave!

LEC is offering EDGE training, mobile rock wall training, and Archery Level 1 Training (Archery for Scouts BSA members) over the next few weeks. Check out the Council calendar, and register now!

In addition, note that the Council is also hosting its first-ever Council-Registered Unit Representative Training on Saturday, June 3rd. We’re encouraging Key 3 leaders from council-registered units to attend, in addition to those who are curious to learn more about how volunteers and professionals jointly administer chartering a unit through the LEC. If you have any questions about this course, contact me!

The Membership and Product Sales trainings this July will be a huge asset for all Packs, Troops, and Crews. Veterans with years of experience and novices with no idea how to organize a fundraiser will both get new information helpful to your unit’s cause. Join us in person or virtually from any session! Register now!

Cub Scouts: register now for the Swings’n’Things Overnighter, along with the LEC Pinewood Derby Grand Championship, S’More Cub Adventures, and a Crushers’ Campout to fill your calendars with! Sign up for these and easily put the outing in Scouting now for your Cubs!

LEC 3 Minute Update - May 4, 2023

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s three minute update. I’m Jake Brown, and I’m back from Texas! Fun fact, walking into the national office with a ten gallon hat on actually made me stand out more than it did fit in. Use that know-how the next time you get to head down south! 

  Ok, here’s what’s new in this week’s three minute-update: Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, service opportunities, the Stewards of Firelands, and Summer Camp job openings. Let’s dive right in! 

This weekend is the Tough Cubber at Firelands: best of luck to all you brave Cub Scouts, know that you’re all tough in our eyes. Now, if you’re upset that you missed this Cub Camping extravaganza, don’t be! You can still sign up for the Beaumont session next weekend. Also next weekend is EDGE training at Beaumont, where adult leaders can learn best practices for how to deliver trainings, inside and outside of Scouting! Come, join us and learn new skills! 

First, we need more people in uniform to join us at the Cleveland Marathon to help cheer runners and pass out water! Michelle and Tyler don’t want to be the only Scouters present, so sign up to help out now! Send Tyler Matthews your questions. 

Second, The organization Trials for Hope is in great need for assistance for sorting and labeling items (such as food, clothing, toiletries) that come in as donations. Saturdays are the preferred days for this. Sorting happens at 4321 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland. 
  Canned food donations are also appreciated. Canned items need to have pop tops to open as they go to the homeless, who might not have the means to open cans. 

If you’d like to help, or have any questions, please reach out to Teresa Sabol. 

Other service opportunities for all units include Scouts Trash the Trash Day: it’s not too late to register, and you can still order patches by emailing Michelle Cali if you need them. and Beaver Day at Firelands! Troops can Register for Beaver Day here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available. 

Additionally, for adults 21 and over, Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is upcoming this May. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here. 

  ILST and NYLT registrations are still open! Dave Sechnick and  Jen Folkman can your questions about the courses. In addition, if your NYLT participants aren’t able to attend the May ILST session, but you want some helpful resources in providing the course at the unit level, also email Dave! 

LEC is offering EDGE training, mobile rock wall training, and Archery Level 1 Training (Archery for Scouts BSA members) over the next few weeks. Check out the Council calendar, and register now! 

In addition, note that the Council is also hosting its first ever Council-Registered Unit Representative Training on Saturday, June 3rd. Come learn what I mean when I say the term CRUR, and learn what that person’s role is, and more! If you have any questions about this course, contact me! 

The Membership and Product Sales trainings this July will be a huge asset for all Packs, Troops, and Crews. Veterans of experience and novices with no idea how to organize a fundraiser will both get new information helpful to your unit’s cause. Join us in-person or virtually from any session! Register now! 

It’s not too late to register for the Firelands’  Spring Camporee. Jess Weaver is your contact for questions, sign up today! 

  Cub Scouts: register now for the Swings’n’Things Overnighter, along with the LEC Pinewood Derby Grand Championship, S’More Cub Adventures, and a Crushers’ Campout to fill your calendars with! Sign up for these and easily put the outing in Scouting now for your Cubs! 

  Folks, the Stewards of Firelands dinner is Monday, May 15th. You can register here to join us in pledging to keep Firelands beautiful, useful, and ready for more and more Scouts! Contact Danny Thomas with any questions. 

  Lastly, apply for a summer job at camp! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have. 

  Well folks, that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! See ya next week! 

LEC 3 Minute Update - April 27, 2023

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s three minute update. I’m Jake Brown, coming to you from the National Scout Office in Irving, Texas. I’m at a work conference this week, focused on how to make positive changes in a professional setting. So, I decided the first change I’d make was to grow out my hair. I hope you like it! 

Ok, here’s what’s new in this week’s three minute-update: Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, service opportunities, and Summer Camp job openings. Let’s dive right in! 

First, we need more people in uniform to join us at the Cleveland Marathon to help cheer runners and pass out water! Michelle and Tyler don’t want to be the only Scouters present, so sign up to help out now! Send Tyler Matthews your questions. 

Second, The organization Trials for Hope is in great need for assistance for sorting and labeling items (such as food, clothing, toiletries) that come in as donations. Saturdays are the preferred days for this. Sorting happens at 4321 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland. 
Canned food donations are also appreciated. Canned items need to have pop tops to open as they go to the homeless, who might not have the means to open cans. 

If you’d like to help, or have any questions, please reach out to Teresa Sabol. 

Other service opportunities for all units include Scouts Trash the Trash Day and Beaver Day at Firelands! Troops can Register for Beaver Day here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available. 

Additionally, for adults 21 and over, Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is upcoming this May. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here. 

ILST and NYLT registrations are still open! Dave Sechnick and  Jen Folkman can your questions about the courses. In addition, if your NYLT participants aren’t able to attend the May ILST session, but you want some helpful resources in providing the course at the unit level, also email Dave! 

LEC is offering EDGE training, mobile rock wall training, and Archery Level 1 Training (Archery for Scouts BSA members) over the next few weeks. Check out the Council calendar, and register now! 

In addition, note that the Council is also hosting its first ever Council-Registered Unit Representative Training on Saturday, June 3rd. If you have any questions about this course, contact me! 

The Membership and Product Sales trainings this July will be a huge asset for all Packs, Troops, and Crews. Veterans of experience and novices with no idea how to organize a fundraiser will both get new information helpful to your unit’s cause. Join us in-person or virtually from any session! Register now! 

It’s not too late to register for the Firelands’  Spring Camporee. Jess Weaver is your contact for questions, sign up today! 

Cub Scouts: register now for the Swings’n’Things Overnighter, along with the LEC Pinewood Derby Grand Championship, the Tough Cubber, S’More Cub Adventures, and a Crushers’ Campout to fill your calendars with! Sign up for these and easily put the outing in Scouting now for your Cubs! 

Lastly, apply for a summer job at camp! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have. 

Well folks, that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! See ya next week! 

LEC 3 Minute Update - April 20, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update, I’m Jake Brown, coming to you from New York City. It feels like 2016 all over again, and all I have to say is LET’S GO CAVS!!! WOOO! Bring the Land home something beautiful!

Ok, here’s what’s new in this week’s three minute-update: Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, service opportunities, and Summer Camp job openings, and an important upcoming webinar from National.

First, we need 24 more people in uniform to join us at the Cleveland Marathon to help cheer on runners and pass out water! Michelle and Tyler don’t want to be the only Scouters present, so sign up to help out now! Send Tyler Matthews your questions.

Other service opportunities for all units include Scouts Trash the Trash Day and Beaver Day at Firelands! Troops can Register for Beaver Day here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available.

Additionally, for adults 21 and over, Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is upcoming this May. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here.

ILST and NYLT registrations are still open! Dave Sechnick and Jen Folkman can your questionsabout the courses. In addition, if your NYLT participants aren’t able to attend the May ILST session, but you want some helpful resources in providing the course at the unit level, also email Dave!

LEC is offering EDGE training, mobile rock wall training, and Archery Level 1 Training(Archery for Scouts BSA members) over the next few weeks. Check out the Council calendar, and register now!

In addition, note that the Council is also hosting its first ever Council-Registered Unit Representative Training on Saturday, June 3rd. This course will certify COR’s of units chartered to the Lake Erie Council (known as a CRUR). It is also open to Key 3 members of Council-Registered Units, so they can get a more detailed look at how the Council engages in chartering its units. Lastly, this course is also open to those interested in learning more about the concept of Council-Registered Units. If you have any questions about this course, contact me!

Also, LEC has Membership and Product Sales trainings on the calendar now! Join us in-person or virtually this July, and learn what changes from last year you need to know, in addition to the basics you may need. Register now!

Troop Camporees are only a couple weekends away! Beaumont’s Spring Camporee is the last weekend of April: contact Rob Burnham for questions. Firelands’ Camporee is in May, and Jess Weaver is your contact there.

Cub Scouts: register now for the Swings’n’Things Overnighter, along with the LEC Pinewood Derby Grand Championship, the Tough Cubber, S’More Cub Adventures, and a Crushers’ Campout to fill your calendars with! Sign up for these and easily put the outing in Scouting nowfor your Cubs!

Lastly, apply for a summer job at camp! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have.

Finally, the National office is hosting a webinar for Scouts BSA leaders to discuss the various resources that are available for Scouts with varying special needs or disabilities. We encourage you to attend this free webinar on April 29th at 11am. You can register here.

Okay folks, that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! Now Cleveland ROCKS! CLEVELAND ROCKS!

LEC 3 Minute Update - April 13, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update’m Jake Brown, and I hope y’all have been able to take advantage of this beautiful weather! Yes indeed, I’ve been looking forward to being at the beach for some time now, and it’s finally warm enough to start working on my summer tan. 

  Now, you may be wondering how I was able to pull off this physique in time for this week’s three minute update, and so I’ll let you in on a little secret, what I think is going to be a top fad in 2023 – using a green screen!! Let me tell ya folks, it works every time! 

Moving on! This week, here’s what you need to know: 

Here’s what’s new in this week’s three minute-update: Camperships, Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, and service opportunities, and Summer Camp job openings, and an important upcoming webinar from National. 

Campership Application deadlines are upcoming! NYLT Campership Applications are due April 15th, and Wood Badge Campership applications are due May 1st. Send Phil Williams any questions you have. 

ILST and NYLT registrations are still open! Dave Sechnick and  Jen Folkman can your questions about the courses. In addition, if your NYLT participants aren’t able to attend the May ILST session, but you want some helpful resources in providing the course at the unit level, also email Dave! 

LEC is offering EDGE training, mobile rock wall training, and Archery Level 1 Training (Archery for Scouts BSA members) over the next few weeks. Check out the Council calendar, and register now! 

A quick note about mobile climbing wall policies: unit reservations will now require two trained facilitators to use them, and mobile climbing wall training certification needs to be renewed annually. As we continue to strive to make the walls safer, and in an effort to equipment in as good of condition for as long as possible, these polices will be the norm moving forward with the mobile rock walls. Contact Mike Zeber if you have any questions. 

In addition, note that the Council is also hosting its first ever Council-Registered Unit Representative Training on Saturday, June 3rd. This course will certify COR’s of units chartered to the Lake Erie Council (known as a CRUR). It is also open to Key 3 members of Council-Registered Units, so they can get a more detailed look at how the Council engages in chartering its units. Lastly, this course is also open to those interested in learning more about the concept of Council-Registered Units. If you have any questions about this course, contact me! 

Also, check out the trainings on the Council calendar for Membership Growth best practices and product sale ins and outs for this fall. This isn’t your usual fall kickoff, so make sure to come on by and learn the very latest in resources to make your recruitment drive and product sale successful AND efficient! Our locations include Cleveland, North Olmsted, Oberlin, Mentor, and Warrensville Heights over the month of July. In addition to these live trainings, we will also be live streaming each of them over Zoom. Register now! 

Service Opportunities for all units include the Cleveland Marathon, Scouts Trash the Trash Day, and Beaver Day at Firelands! Troops can Register for Beaver Day here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available. 

  Additionally, for adults 21 and over, Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is upcoming this May. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here. 

  Troop Camporees are only a couple weekends away! Beaumont’s Spring Camporee is the last weekend of April: contact Rob Burnham for questions. Firelands’ Camporee is in May, and Jess Weaver is your contact there. 

  Cub Scouts: Register now for the Swings’n’Things Overnighter, along with the LEC Pinewood Derby Grand Championship, the Tough Cubber, S’More Cub Adventures, and a Crushers’ Campout to fill your calendars with! Sign up for these and easily put the outing in Scouting now for your Cubs! 

  Lastly, apply for a summer job at camp! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have. 

  Finally, the National office is hosting a webinar for Scouts BSA leaders to discuss the various resources that are available for Scouts with varying special needs or disabilities. The best way to ensure a quality program for all Scouts is to be prepared. So we encourage you to attend this free webinar on April 29th at 11am. You can register here. 

  Okay 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 time! 

LEC 3 Minute Update - April 6, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update. I’m here from Progressive Field, staving off my excitement for opening day tomorrow. You know, it’s been too long since I’ve spent $12.00 on a hot dog, but I’m ready! Especially if the weather holds out just long enough to keep my shades on!

And speaking of tomorrow, Friday, please note that the office will be closed, along with both Scout shops over this weekend. We will all be happy to see you back on Monday 10th!

Here’s what’s new in this week’s three minute-update: Camperships, Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, and service opportunities, and Summer Camp job openings, and an important upcoming webinar from National.

Campership Application deadlines are upcoming! NYLT Campership Applications are due April 15th, and Wood Badge Campership applications are due May 1st. Send Phil Williams any questions you have.

ILST and NYLT registrations are still open! Dave Sechnick and Jen Folkman can your questions about the courses.

 Scoutmaster Basic Training and BALOO, EDGE training, and mobile rock wall training are upcoming over the next few weeks. Check out the Council calendar, and register now!

A quick note about mobile climbing wall policies: unit reservations will now require two trained facilitators to use them, and mobile climbing wall training certification needs to be renewed annually. As we continue to strive to make the walls safer, and in an effort to equipment in as good of condition for as long as possible, these polices will be the norm moving forward with the mobile rock walls. Contact Mike Zeber if you have any questions.

And here’s some BIG NEWS! The field team has trainings on the calendar for Membership Growth best practices and product sale ins and outs for this fall. This isn’t your usual fall kickoff, so make sure to come on by and learn the very latest in resources to make your recruitment drive and product sale successful AND efficient! Our locations include Cleveland, North Olmsted, Oberlin, Mentor, and Warrensville Heights over the month of July. In addition to these live trainings, we will also be live streaming each of them over Zoom. Register now!

Service Opportunities for all units include the Cleveland Marathon, Scouts Trash the Trash Day, and Beaver Day at Firelands! Troops can Register here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available.

Additionally, for adults 21 and over, Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is upcoming this May. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here.

Troop Camporees are quickly upcoming! Beaumont’s Spring Camporee is in April, and contact Rob Burnham is you contact for questions. Firelands’ Camporee is in May, and Jess Weaver is your contact there.

Cub Scouts: There’s a silver screen overnighter in Elyria this April, Tough Cubber, S’More Cub Adventures, and a Crushers’ Campout to fill your calendars with! Sign up for these things now!

Lastly, apply for a summer job at camp! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have.

Finally, the National office is hosting a webinar for Scouts BSA leaders to discuss the various resources that are available for Scouts with varying special needs or disabilities. The best way to ensure a quality program for all Scouts is to be prepared. So we encourage you to attend this free webinar on April 29th at 11am. You can register here.

Okay 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 time!

LEC 3 Minute Update - March 30, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update. I’m Jake Brown, coming to you from the fountain at Rockefeller Park. It’s a beautiful Spring day, and I just couldn’t help myself but to get outside and enjoy the weather for a bit. Of course, while I’m out here, I can’t help but notice there’s some litter lying around, and like a good Scout, I’m picking up what I can to make the park a little nicer. Which reminds me: Scouts Trash the Trash day is upcoming, and you should sign up for it! Special thanks go to Packs 3174 in Mentor and 3236 in Berlin Heights for leading the charge! Send your questions about this to Michelle.

Here’s what’s new in this week’s three minute-update: Camperships, Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, and service opportunities, and Summer Camp job openings, and an important upcoming webinar from National.

Campership Application deadlines are upcoming! Summer Camp Camperships are due April 4th. NYLT Campership Applications are due April 15th, and Wood Badge Campership applications are due May 1st. Note that change from June 1st to May 1st, folks! Send Phil Williams any questions you have

Scouts can still register for ILST and NYLT this summer, ICYMI! Get the DL on leadership during an IRL opportunity of a lifetime. BTW, Dave Sechnick and Jen Folkman can your questions about the courses. Google can translate all of that text lingo. You know, I left this in here just to see if I could say it right the firs time, and I did! I love it when I can say my own jokes!

Moving on! Additionally, LEC is offering Wilderness First Aid, Scoutmaster Basic Training, and BALOO, as well as Rangemaster training at Beaumont and Firelands, are all upcoming over the next two months. Check out the Council calendar, and register now!

Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont: If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here.

Beaver Day is a chance to give service to Firelands, and is open to youths and their units wishing to give service, in addition to adult volunteers who choose to do so as well. Troops can Register here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available.

Troops: come to Camporees this Spring! Beaumont’s Spring Camporee is in April, and contact Rob Burnham is you contact for questions. Firelands’ Camporee is in May, and Jess Weaver is your contact there. The weather is breaking! Come on out for some fun!

Cub Scouts: There’s a silver screen overnighter in Elyria this April, Tough Cubber, S’More Cub Adventures, and a Crushers’ Campout to fill your calendars with! Sign up for these things now!

Lastly, apply for a summer job at camp! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have.

Finally, the National office is hosting a webinar for Scouts BSA leaders to discuss the various resources that are available for Scouts with varying special needs or disabilities. The best way to ensure a quality program for all Scouts is to be prepared. So we encourage you to attend this free webinar on April 29th at 11am. You can register here.

Okay 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 time!

LEC 3 Minute Update - March 23, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update. I’m severely out-of-breath, but you know me better as Jake Brown. And today, we’re filming the 3 minute update from my jog, in preparation for the Cleveland Marathon in May. I want to see you all out there at the race, either participating in it (by signing up here with code BSOA23) or volunteering for it (by signing up here). That is, if I don’t collapse during this run right now. WOW, I shouldn’t have waited 27 years to start prepping for this.

Okay, well, since the news waits for no one, here’s what you need to know: Camperships, Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, and service opportunities, and Summer Camp job openings, and an important upcoming webinar from National.

Scouts Trash the Trash day is upcoming in May. It’s a great opportunity to clean up your neighborhood, and invite other folks in the community to join you in the process! Sign up to have your total of trash cleaned up added to the global total of Scouts across the world, and use this link to request promotional materials to help spread the word that anyone can come help you in process, and join Scouts when they’re done!

Campership Application deadlines are upcoming! Summer Camp Camperships are due April 4th. NYLT Campership Applications are due April 15th, and Wood Badge Campership applications are due June 1st. Send Phil Williams any questions you have

Scouts can still register for ILST and NYLT this summer, ICYMI! Get the DL on leadership during an IRL opportunity of a lifetime. BTW, Dave Sechnick and Jen Folkman can your questions about the courses. Google can translate all of that text lingo.

Last call for the EDGE training session this Saturday at Firelands. Other sessions will be held inApril and May. Register here, and contact Steve Ott with any questions you have.

Also, for adults, please note that Wood Badge is upcoming this July is Wood Badge training. Sign up now and take full advantage of this top-tier Scouting training! Email Mark Anderson any questions you have.

Additionally, LEC is offering Wilderness First Aid, Scoutmaster Basic Training, and BALOO, as well as Rangemaster training at Beaumont and Firelands, are all upcoming over the next two months. Check out the Council calendar, and register now!

Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is a chance for adults 21 and over to make some great improvements to the property, and help get camp in tip-top shape for summer campers. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here.

Beaver Day is a chance to give service to Firelands, and is open to youths and their units wishing to give service, in addition to adult volunteers who choose to do so as well. Troops can Register here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available.

Troops: come to Camporees this Spring! Beaumont’s Spring Camporee is in April, and contact Rob Burnham is you contact for questions. Firelands’ Camporee is in May, and Jess Weaver is your contact there. The weather is breaking! Come on out for some fun!

Cub Scouts: There’s a silver screen overnighter in Elyria this April: email Jim your questions.

Tough Cubber is on at Beaumont and Firelands this year: registration opens tomorrow! Sign up now, and see if you’re family has the toughest Cubs in the Council! Send your questions to Rob Boehm!

The Lake Erie Crushers’ campout is in full swing again this June! Come sleep on the field and enjoy the game! Send Jim your questions.

Also, don’t forget about this year’s S’more Cub Adventures! This advancement based fun long weekend of Cub Scout programming is meant for families to get the very most out of the Cub Scouting experience. Families can come for as little as one day, or for both weekends its offered! Advancements earned in these weekends will vary from weekend to weekend. Register now, and contact Jess Weaver with your questions.

Lastly, are you 14 years or older and still in need of a paying job with a lot of hours? Well, do we have a swingin’ deal for you! Apply now to be a camp staff member, or to volunteer as a Counselor in Training: a CIT! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have.

Finally, the National office is hosting a webinar for Scouts BSA leaders to discuss the various resources that are available for Scouts with varying special needs or disabilities. The best way to ensure a quality program for all Scouts is to be prepared. So we encourage you to attend this free webinar on April 29th at 11am. You can register here. 

Okay folks, that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! Ugh, it’s only been a quarter mile. Lord have mercy!

LEC 3 Minute Update - March 16, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update. This week we’re filming from Middleburg Heights, OH! The former Onion capital of the world, this is now home to my personal favorite Mr. Hero franchise location on Pearl Rd. There are many shopping centers and lots to do in town, so we recommend stopping by when you have the chance. 

Now, this week you need to know: Camperships, Training updates, Cub Scout Activities, Camporees, and service opportunities over the next few months, and Summer Camp job opportunities. 

First, Campership deadlines are upcoming! Summer Camp Camperships are due April 4th. NYLT Campership Applications are due April 15th, and Wood Badge Campership applications are due June 1st. Send Phil Williams any questions you have, applications can be submitted here. 

Next, let’s talk training for youth: Introduction to Leadership Skills Training for youth members is available for those attending National Youth Leadership Training, but whose Troops are not able to offer ILST at this time. ILST is a pre-requisite for attending NYLT. Register now for the course at Camp Gray, and send Dave Sechnick your questions. 

It’s also not too late to register for NYLT! You may sign up here, and send Jen Folkman your questions! 

EDGE Training is all about teaching interested Scouters how to be good trainers themselves. Wood Badge staff members are required to take this, but the course is meant to help anyone who assists, or wishes to assist, with any trainings offered by the Council, like BALOO, SM Basic, or Position-Specific. EDGE trainings are upcoming in March, April, and May. Register here, and contact Steve Ott with any questions you have. 

Also, for adults, please note that Wood Badge is upcoming this July is Wood Badge training. Sign up now and take full advantage of this top-tier Scouting training! Email Mark Anderson any questions you have. 

Additionally, LEC is offering Wilderness First Aid, Scoutmaster Basic Training, and BALOO, as well as Rangemaster training at Beaumont and Firelands, are all upcoming over the next two months. Check out the Council calendar, and register now! 

Now for service updates: Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is a chance for adults 21 and over to make some great improvements to the property, and help get camp in tip-top shape for summer campers. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here. 

Beaver Day is a chance to give service to Firelands, and is open to youths and their units wishing to give service, in addition to adult volunteers who choose to do so as well. Troops can Register here, and contact Danny with your questions. Cub Packs MUST contact Danny BEFORE registering to make sure there are age-appropriate projects available. 

Sign up for Scouts Trash the Trash Day in May, and help make the whole Council a cleaner, better place! Send Michelle your questions for this. 

The Cleveland Marathon and the Lake Erie Council are now community partners! Anyone interested in running or walking the event can register with code BSOA23, and your registration will be 20% cheaper AND proceeds will benefit the Council. Additionally, you can volunteer to give visibility to Scouting at the end of the race! Questions should go to Tyler Matthews, and you can sign up for the race here, and sign up to volunteer here. 

Troops: come to Camporees this Spring! Beaumont’s Spring Camporee is in April, and contact Rob Burnham is you contact for questions. Firelands’ Camporee is in May, and Jess Weaver is your contact there. The weather is breaking! Come on out for some fun! 

Cub Scouts: There’s a silver screen overnighter in Elyria this April: email Jim your questions. 

Tough Cubber is on at Beaumont and Firelands this year: registration opens tomorrow! Sign up now, and see if you’re family has the toughest Cubs in the Council! Send your questions to Rob Boehm! 

The Lake Erie Crushers’ campout is in full swing again this June! Come sleep on the field and enjoy the game! Send Jim your questions. 

Also, don’t forget about this year’s S’more Cub Adventures! This advancement based fun long weekend of Cub Scout programming is meant for families to get the very most out of the Cub Scouting experience. Families can come for as little as one day, or for both weekends its offered! Advancements earned in these weekends will vary from weekend to weekend. Register now, and contact Jess Weaver with your questions. 

Lastly, are you 14 years or older and still in need of a paying job with a lot of hours? Well, do we have a swingin’ deal for you! Apply now to be a camp staff member, or to volunteer as a Counselor in Training: a CIT! You can do so here, send Anthony Dworning any questions you have. 

And folks, that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! See ya next week.