3-Minute Update - March 14, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, emphasis on your own!

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

That’s the spirit!

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

SPECIAL EDITION: 3-Minute Update - March 12, 2024

Did someone turn the lights out?! No, that’s just the total eclipse! Did you know, this April 8th, there is going to be a total eclipse with 100% totality in Ohio. That won’t happen again until 2444.

In celebration, Lake Erie Council is throwing a big old party or shin’dig if you are Anthony. Scouts come out to Firelands Scout Reservation from April 6th – April 8th for a galactic good time! There will be BBs, archery, slingshots, rock climbing, and you can earn your NOVA ward if you are a Cub Scout but Scouts BSA don’t worry you can enjoy rifles, shotguns, multiple merit badges and so much more. Know someone who isn’t a Scout?! Invite them out for the day on April 8th. We will have Solar Eclipse and Space themed activities all day including a fishing competition and a dance glow party which you can see I’m most excited about! Scouts and Astronomy fans come out for this once in a lifetime out of this world opportunity.

3-Minute Update - March 7, 2024

Mornin’, all! Jake Brown here, coming to you from the clock tower above the west side market in beautiful Ohio city! Don’t forget to adjust those clocks this weekend for daylight savings as we SPRING FORWARD and enjoy the sunlight a little longer each day. Let’s Spring into action with this week's update: 

This is the LAST CALL to register for the University of Scouting. Some classes are already at max capacity, so make sure to sign up as soon as you can to take the courses you desire! This is your chance to hear from the Territory 9 Commissioner during our keynote address, to see 20 vendors in the Midway, and to learn about some of the 50 topics available throughout the session. It’s a big deal, and a great way to network with other Scouters across the Council. Send questions to Dave Sechnick. 

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

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

Make sure to visit the new Unit Bulletin Board, which is intended for units to share potential upcoming unit events or news with other units. Be in the know, and share your information there as well! 

Note that there are changes to the membership fee structure and the adult application process. If you haven’t heard about these things yet, check out the last few weeks’ 3 minute update scripts. 

The next merit badge university is in March at Beaumont. On March 17th, Scouts can join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Cleveland, and you can email Julia Hearne for more information. Solar Eclipse Camp is the weekend of April 6th, Metalworking Merit Badge is upcoming on April 6th, there’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April, as well as a service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! Another volunteer opportunity on April 14th with Canalway Partners at the Towpatch Half Marathon. Volunteers are needed for water stations, finish line, and parking. Email Julie Sciarrino with questions and register at the link. Marathon Registration Tough Cubbers are in May! 

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

If you are interested in getting involved with the women in scouting events, please contact Megan Millisor. These events are free and open to any women in Scouting that want to connect, collaborate, and support each other. Snacks and beverages will be available, so register now!  

Well, that’s a wrap for this week’s three-minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! I’ll see you next week, one more time. 

LEC 3-Minute Update - February 29, 2024

Mornin’, all! Jake Brown here, coming to you from the Unit Service Center. Don’t mind me, I’m just enjoying this beautiful weather this week! Taking in the sun, enjoying all of this heat! 

There is still time to register for the University of Scouting, but classes are filling fast! Make sure you register now to be able to select the classes you want to attend! Note that there are over 50 classes to choose from during the day! Send questions to Dave Sechnick. 

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

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

Make sure to visit the new Unit Bulletin Board, which is intended for units to share potential upcoming unit events or news with other units. Be in the know, and share your information there as well! 

Note that there are changes to the membership fee structure, as well as changes to the adult application process. If you haven’t heard about these things yet, check out the last few weeks’ 3 minute update scripts. 

The Wood Badge and NYLT annual scholarship fundraiser breakfast is March 9th at Lakewood High School. Send questions to Linda Gray. 

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

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

Finally, folks, I have some bittersweet news to share with you all: my time as anchor of the 3-minute update, as well as a professional Scouter, is coming to an end on March 16th. I’ve had a great time getting to know a lot of you over the years, and I’m excited to focus on life’s next chapter. I can read it now, and it says “Jake will be spending more evenings and weekends with his family and friends.” 

I’ll be around through March 16th, though, and Tyler Matthews will be taking over this role once I’m gone. In fact, I can see him right now, yes, Tyler, you’ll be the new anchor! Oh, huh, that’s bizarre folks, I’ve never seen him run to his car so fast. Hmm. Weird. 

Well, 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! Okay, now to bundle up and head out into this freezing weather we’ve got outside. I guess it’s true what they say, just wait until the end of the 3 minute update for the weather to change… 

LEC 3-Minute Update - February 22, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEC 3-Minute Update - February 15, 2024

Mornin’, all! Jake Brown here, and this week’s update will be three minutes! In this week’s three minute update, we have updates in: Registration, Training, Special Events, and Camping, the cool new unit bulletin board, and the Upcoming Youth Resilience Summit. 

The Youth Resilience Summit is upcoming on April 19th. The purpose of this event is to create and sustain safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for children and families, and aims to reduce adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It will provide resources and community support to help young people overcome ACEs. The summit will have presentations from top experts in fields like suicide prevention, mental health, special needs strategies, working collaboratively with law enforcement, online safety, bullying, financial literacy, and workforce development. It will also include breakfast and lunch all at NO CHARGE due to the generosity of donors and the community! Please help us by sharing this with your fellow scouters, parents in your circle, family, your colleagues, and associates. Register now. 

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

Note the adult application process will change to require the results of the Criminal Background Check to be received BEFORE a new adult volunteer can assume a leadership role, starting on March 4th. That means once the COR signs the app, it is paid for, and is received by the Unit Service Center OR online app portal, the person is then put into a pending status. Upcoming leaders MUST NOT assume a leadership role until AFTER the background check process is complete. The upcoming leader and unit key 3 will receive email updates about the status of new leaders. This adds time to the leader approval process, and unit leaders MUST allow 2-3 weeks for processing of new applications before they can assume leadership roles. If you have any questions, email Member Care. 

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

Next in training, there is still time to register for the University of Scouting, but classes are filling fast! Make sure you register now to be able to select the classes you want to attend! Note that there are over 50 classes to choose from during the day, including leadership succession planning, how to handle incident reports, backpacking skills, outdoor cooking demonstrations, cub leader specific training, den leader training, and much, much more! Your attendance will absolutely make you a better Scouter. Send questions to Dave Sechnick.

There will be a Rangemaster training on February 24th at Firelands. EDGE training, for Wood Badge staff and all future trainers of Council, is also upcoming in March and April. BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, and Wilderness First Aid Trainings are open upcoming in April, and the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now! 

And speaking of Wood Badge and NYLT, their annual scholarship fundraiser breakfast will be held on March 9th at Lakewood High School. Send questions to Linda Gray. The Class of 2023 Eagle Scout Celebration will be on February 24th, and the annual Celebration of Scouting will be held on March 2nd. 

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

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

LEC 3-Minute Update - February 8, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEC 3-Minute Update - February 1, 2024

Mornin’, all! I’m Jake Brown, and this next Firelands Klondike is going to be a real bear! That’s right, the Kodiak Klondike is the weekend after next, and who knows: maybe there will be a real-life bear up there! I heard through the grapevine that there were some at one of the last Klondikes, so hey: one can only hope, right? I love seeing bears! 

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

First, in training, note that the LEC is hosting a University of Scouting on Saturday, March 16th. Registration is live with the event and course descriptions, and you can send questions or inquiries to Dave Sechnick. Its important to note that there will be a Rangemaster training on February 24th at Firelands, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, and Wilderness First Aid Trainings are open upcoming in April, and the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now! 

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

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

And speaking of the Celebration, I have some great news to share! The 2023 Distinguished Award of Merit recipients are: Jason Fredeen, Dan Fyfe, Clay Mastorovich, Joy Rowland, Molly Urban, Greg White, John Poggemeyer, Nicholas Riegelmayer, and Mary Wheatley who is better known to friends and family as “Muffy.” Please join me in extending some well-deserved congratulations to these Scouters! 

Now in camping, Klondikes are almost over, but there’s still time to Sign up for the, and the rescheduled Beaumont Klondike! Troop members can earn the Snow Sports Merit Badge at Kent State on February 18th. The next merit badge university is in March at Beaumont. Sap Camp is March 2nd.  Cub Scouts should attend Winter Mud Day at Firelands on March 9th! On March 17th, Scouts can join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Cleveland, and you can email Julia Hearne for more information. Metalworking Merit Badge is upcoming on April 6th, there’s a Beaumont Spring Camporee the last weekend of April, as well as a service and camping opportunity on Kelley’s Island! 

Also, here’s some more BIG news: You only have to travel to Firelands Scout Reservation to witness the upcoming solar Eclipse on April 8th, and have a fun weekend of Scouting leading up to it! It’s big news because the next time it’ll happen in Northeast Ohio is in 2444. Send Anthony or Jess your questions. 

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next week! Oh look, a pic-in-ic basket! Don’t mind if I do! 

LEC 3-Minute Update - January 25, 2024

Mornin’, all! I’m Jake Brown, and I’m going to the moon! Good news for me, I’ve got a much trustier steed to get there than the Peregrine lander! Golly gee, I can see my house from up here! 

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

First, in training, note that the LEC is hosting a University of Scouting on Saturday, March 16th. Registration is live with the event and course descriptions, and you can send questions or inquiries to Dave Sechnick. Its important to note that there will be a Rangemaster training on February 24th at Firelands, BALOO, Scoutmaster Basic, and Wilderness First Aid Trainings are open upcoming in April, and the Wood Badge and NYLT course registrations are open now! 

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

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

In fact, I have some great news to share! The 2023 Unit Scouter Award Recipients are known, and here are the recipients: Brian Klett, Jeff Pershing, Jennifer Miller, Kim McCraine, Laura Eizember, Maureen Hirt, Melissa Naymik, and Steven Lynch. Congratulations and a job well done, Scouters! Thanks for all you give this movement! 

Now in camping, Klondikes are almost over, but there’s still time to Sign up for the Firelands Klondike, and the rescheduled Beaumont Klondike! Troop members can earn the Snow Sports Merit Badge at Kent State on February 18th. The next merit badge university is in March at Beaumont. Sap Camp is March 2nd.  Cub Scouts should attend Winter Mud Day at Firelands on March 9th! On March 17th, Scouts can join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Cleveland, and you can email Julia Hearne for more information. 

Also, here’s some more BIG news: this here moon I’m headed to is going to totally eclipse the sun on Monday, April 8th around 3:15 in the afternoon. You only have to travel to Firelands Scout Reservation to be witness it first-hand, and enjoy some Scouting activities on the weekend leading up to it! It’s big news because the next time it’ll happen in Northeast Ohio is 420 years from now. Hopefully I’ll be retired from broadcasting the three minute update by then! Register now and send Anthony or Jess your questions. 

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

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next week, take care! Now, where’s the next seven-eleven? I could really use a slushie for the rest of this ride. 

LEC 3 Minute Update - January 18, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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