LEC 3 Minute Update – August 19, 2021

Mornin’, all! Greetings from the recently resurrected WLEC studios! Since we’re here, Anthony, cue that rockin’ intro!

Shoutout to my brother, Greg Brown, for that original one-hit wonder! And to Julia Hearne for this stylish fashion statement of a tie!

This week, we’ve got some updates for you about: the Wood Badge social hour, Cub Haunted, banners, recruitment, and a reminder to share your story. But first: the joke of the week.

Hey Anthony! What time is it when a buffalo sits in your canoe?

Time for a new canoe!

Oh my gosh, I love that one! And speaking of buffalo, have you ever participated in Wood Badge or NYLT? Are you looking for more opportunities to sit around and reminisce about old camp stories with your friends? Do you like food? Well, bring a chair on over to Beaumont on October 9th. There’ll be food, there’ll be fellowship, there’ll be a place to build a fire and enjoy everyone’s company! Questions go to Linda Gray.

Just in case anyone has forgotten, the 75th Anniversary Camporall is coming up quick! Register now! Call Noah with questions.

Also upcoming is the fall STEAM Cub Overnighter at Firelands on Sept. 11th, the Ultimate Webelos Scout Showdown on September 25th at Beaumont, and Cub Haunted, also at Beaumont! Folks, make it a plan to bring the entire Pack, PLUS any new recruits you’ve picked up this fall! Remember, we want newly recruited Scouts to get the chance to quickly do the activities we promise them as they’re being recruited: like archery, BB guns, crafts, and more! That’ll all be at these events, so check it out today!

Do you need banners to beef up your join night? Contact Member Care to reserve one now!

Lastly, diving further into recruitment, do you want to be a star? I reckon you should try to be 12! “Um, sir, what does that even mean?” It means you should be a part of a 12-star Pack, silly! Go to lecbsa.org slash membership dash resources to find the “Your Pack, Your Plan” fall recruitment guide. Within, you’ll find lists of ideas to get new families to your join night worth 1, 3, and 5 stars each. Do enough of those things to earn 12 stars, share the plan with Member Care, and earn the right to use these “top-rated” facebook frames for yourself, members of your Pack, and even the Pack itself.

Remember, the goal is to get folks to your join night so you can share your story with them, about all the good Scouting does for you, your kids, and your community. It’s on us to change the narrative around Scouting, and that requires all of us to be willing to share our stories with heart, concisely, and often.

And that’s a wrap! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! See you next time, Lake Erie Council!

LEC 3 Minute Update – August 11, 2021

Mornin’ all! Here’s the three minute update, brought to you from Disney Land.

 

Today, we’ve got a couple things to update you on: there’s a state of Scouting address, and new membership resources.

Hopefully you received an email directly from Marc Ryan, our scout executive, regarding the state of scouting address being held on August 17th,  from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium.

This informative gathering is meant for all adults who care about Scouting, especially parents and leaders at the unit level.

Council leadership will be sharing information surrounding the national reorganization, the “global” settlement and Lake Erie Council’s portion, the status of membership nationally and locally, as well as some needed adjustments and additions we have made to the council staff and operations to address these trends. Make no mistake, this meeting is not about the demise of Scouting. On the contrary, the goal is to empower each participant and lay out how each of us will play a critical role in the creating the new future of Scouting.

Registration is required, please do so here. Also, due to the state of COVID, we will be requiring masks and hand sanitization upon arrival. Field uniforms are welcome, not mandatory.

Lastly, this event will not be live-streamed or recorded due to the nature of some of the topics. That said, there will be follow-up communications and resources thereafter, so watch out for those.

Switching gears, here’s a new link for flyer and yard sign requests. The link is here: shorturl.at/stuA3.

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

State of Scouting

Dear Lake Erie Council Scouters,

“Our future is not something we enter; our future is something we create.”

Since we became a new council, nearly five years ago, this mantra has been front and center. Today, it is more important than ever as we work through some incredibly tough times in the history of our movement. As we begin to wind down our very successful summer camping season and gear up for a busy fall, amidst the ongoing backdrop of the national reorganization and the unpredictable Covid virus, I believe it to be prudent that we gather together to share some information on how these and other forces are affecting Scouting (both challenges and successes) here in our Lake Erie Council.

Specifically, (if not disclosed before due to timing with the case) we will share information surrounding the national reorganization, the “global” settlement and Lake Erie Council’s portion. We will also discuss the status of membership nationally and locally, as well as some needed adjustments and additions we have made to the council staff to address these trends. These are just some of the topics that I want to update you on. While this meeting is being called on short notice, I urge you to make every effort to attend and be well informed on a variety of items.

Make no mistake, this meeting is not about the demise of Scouting. On the contrary, the goal is to empower each participant and lay out how each of us will play a critical role in creating the new future of Scouting.

Who should attend? All adults who care about Scouting, especially parents and leaders at the unit level.

August 17, 2021

6:30- 8:30 pm

Lakewood Civic Auditorium

14100 Franklin Blvd, Lakewood, OH 44107

Registration in advance is important for proper preparation. Please register by clicking HERE. Uniform is optional.

Due to the recent rises in Covid and our strong desire to protect our Scouting community, we will be requiring masks for this indoor event. In addition, due to the nature of some of the topics, we unfortunately will not be broadcasting, streaming or recording and disseminating the entire event. However, we will be sending follow-up communication with many of the topics and resources we discuss.

Again, I hope you will make the time to attend. Please share this information with Scouters in your network. I look forward to seeing you on the 17th.

Yours in Scouting,

Marc J. Ryan

Scout Executive

LEC 3 Minute Update – August 3, 2021

Good afternoon Lake Erie Council! And greetings from Ol’ Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. I wish I was on vacation here, but instead I get to update you on some new changes here at the Lake Erie Council! 

This is pretty easy to follow. 

The Service and Growth Team has been split in two divisions: Unit Growth and Unit Service.

Jim Vanderpool is heading up the Unit Growth Team with Matt Feehley and Julia Hearne also work. Their primary goal will to be focusing on membership growth. Make sure to reach out to them this fall for your recruitment needs.

Michelle Cali is now in charge of unit service, where I am moving also! Our primary goal is to provide service to units for projects like recharter, and other commissioner-related functions. We also work to support the Growth and Outreach teams.

Jason Setser is in charge of the Unit Outreach Team with Darnell Davis, and their primary goal is creating new units. These guys are in the same position, nothing new here and they will be working closely with Jim and team on growth.

Member Care remains the same: if you have any technical or unit questions (about registration fees, or scoutbook/my.scouting concerns), contact member care team.

The Outdoor Experiences team, still headed by Phil Williams, now includes Anthony Dworning who is moving off of the communications team. He is the new Beaumont Scout Reservation Camp Director, and in charge of all Scouting programs at Beaumont including Scouts BSA resident camp and Klondikes.

Phil Williams will still lead the Experiences team but will be focusing his role on Great Lakes Adventure, Capital projects, building outside partnerships with schools and groups. He also will take over as the lead for Wood Badge.

Also new as a professional to that team is Grace Prorok. She has served on camp staff for several summers including as program director the last two years. She will be joining the professional staff as a support to the Great Lakes Adventure program, Cub Haunted, and summer camp. She will still serve as the program director and will lead several events independently such as Sap camp through out the year. 

Noah Boksansky remains in charge of event registrations, and is picking up the torch to work on Merit Badge Programming. Noah will also be the primary contact for all things mobile rock wall related.

Brittany Dunne remains a stalwart in the department: a force of pleasant charm, she continues to deliver cub Scout programming to the masses.

The Development team and the Member care team remain unchanged. The communications team, headed by Anastasia Duller and supported by Gina Zuccolotto, will be adding the popcorn for the 2021 season. Heather McMillan continues to support the efforts of the popcorn.

So, in re-cap: if you haven’t signed up for popcorn, do so right now. If you have questions about the new structure, contact member care. If you no longer know who to ask for, contact member care.

Lastly, here’s a reminder that we have five mobile rock wall trainings scheduled for folks during the evening in August. Odds are very, very high that if you want your Pack to have the rock wall present at it’s join night, someone from the Pack will have to facilitate its use. Check out the calendar for dates and to register!

Thanks for your time! We’ll see you next week, on the 3-minute update.

LEC 3 Minute Update – July 28, 2021

Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas in July, Lake Erie Council! Yes, its that time again: when the good people of the world hang up their lights, set up a tree, and participate in a gift exchange to celebrate the fact we are halfway to real Christmas. Its such a great time, full of cheer and a generous spirit!

And in honor of the best pseudo-holiday of the year, Jim has some big news to share: the Cybersecurity boot camp in August is now $2.50! Thats right, $2.50!! What a Swingin Deal to get in the Christmas Spirit! Register now at this link: https://scoutingevent.com/440-48050-128605

There's another gift to share with the Council: the 2021 New Family Engagement Playbook is here. Go to the Council website to find this recruitment planner. Its a fantastic and quick read with a simple goal: to make sure your Pack (or other scouting unit) has access to every good idea about recruitment we've ever heard of, and lay it out in a way that makes planning your recruitment this year extra easy! So check it out and start planning your 12-star plan today! The link is in the script: https://lecbsa.org/membership-resources

The Firelands store still has Christmas in July sales while supplies last: stop by and say hi to learn more!

At the cleveland scout shop: you can save 25% off uniform bottoms by buying them with their matching tops in the same transaction. That deal begins August 2nd!

Lastly, the bricks available for purchase for the 75th camporall can now be paid for online. Heres that link: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BoyScoutsofAmerica-Cleveland/Beaumont75.html. 4x8 bricks can accommodate up to 3 lines of text, 14 characters maximum, including spaces. 8x8 bricks can have up to 6 lines. No logos or images are able to be engraved on them.

And that is it! Thanks for all you do, keeping the scouting flame burning bright, and we'll see you next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update – July 21, 2021

Mornin' all! And welcome to this week's 3-minute update! I'm Jake Brown, staying extra cool at Beaumont today. Thanks Mother Nature, I really appreciate it!

This week on the docket we have: popcorn trainings, Scout Shop updates, non-unit Scouter registrations, the 75th Camporall, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, Cub Haunted, Beascout.org leads, and a reminder about the online membership resources.

Let's get started with my favorite camporall: the 75th camporall! Registrations are still open and the event is going to be HUGE! Contact Noah Boksansky with questions about registration.

Speaking of the camporall, don't forget to sponsor a campsite or purchase a brick for the facade of the Augustus Training Center! Reach out to me for further details.

Now onto my favorite type of corn: popcorn! Online trainings for this year's popcorn sale are coming up on July 27 @ 7pm, and July 29 @ noon. Register for training at www.lecbsa.org/popcorn.

At the Firelands Scout store, there are assorted Christmas-in-July sales! Pay the ladies a visit during store hours to learn more!!

 Eagle Scouts of 2020: you have three and a half more days to register for the Eagle Banquet. Please do so now!

Want to learn more about security but don't want to prepare for a physical examination? Then check out our Cybersecurity Boot Camp at Akron University on August 6th! Contact Jim Vanderpool for details and questions.

Cub Haunted is open, ready, and spook-tacular! And there are opportunities to help volunteer for it! Register online today, and contact Brittany Dunne with questions.

Remember our council website has loads of membership resources to help blow your recruitment efforts out of the water this fall! Check it out: lecbsa.org slash membership dash resources.

Speaking of recruitment, does your Pack need 30 more kids? Go to beascout.org RIGHT NOW and see those leads! These are families looking for more info, folks. So log in, contact them, and turn their online interest into the next beginning of some kids' Trail to Eagle. Questions about how to log in to beascout.org to find these leads? Contact member care today!

Thanks for all you do keeping Scouting moving, and thanks for being you! We'll see you next week on the 3-minute update!

LEC 3 Minute Update – July 14, 2021

Hello, and welcome to this week's 3-minute update. I'm Jake Brown!

Things coming up: Wood Badge, Silver Screen Overnighter, the Eagle Banquet, popcorn, the religious meeting, final reminder for recruitment zooms, and sales galore at the Scout Stores. Let's dive right in!

This is the last call for Woodbadge participants to register for the course. Registration closes at midnight tomorrow, Thursday, 7/15. Call me if you want to register right now!

On July 31st, we're bringing the overnighter BACK to the silver screen overnighter in Elyria! Watch movies, eat popcorn, and stay up ALL NIGHT LONG! Contact Jim Vanderpool with questions.

It's recruitment time! Cubmasters, hop on zoom tonite at 7, and committee chairs tomorrow at 7, to learn about strategies, plans, and resources for recruitment. Links are in the script. Also, please check out lecbsa.org slash membership dash resources. It's a great spot to find social media assets, online resources, and sample copy for digital posts!

 Can’t make it next week? We’ll have them again (same topic) the week after:

o   Den Leaders:

§  Tuesday, July 13 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88571406028?pwd=dzBxbE5oOUxRV2ZCU0lkVVI1RlBZZz09

o   Committees:     

§  Wednesday, July 14 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81766999915?pwd=eFRNNDV4OHI1Z0hCamQ5eW45Ni9Mdz09

o   Cubmasters:

§  Thursday, July 15 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89175864495?pwd=QzVJV2IwbmtyTytHS3lEbHA0NnhwZz09

  • Membership Tip of the week: Updating your BeAScout Pin.

    • Make sure you have as much information as possible

    • Make sure the right person is listed

    • If you have a website, make sure it still works. If it doesn’t, remove it!

    • Don’t know how to update it? Go to https://lecbsa.org/membership-resources (lecbsa.org > resources > membership resources) or contact us at LECMemberCare@Scouting.org

Now, here's a quick song from Trail's End:

What the world... needs now...

is... popcorn...

sign up today for our

online sales trainings... yeah"

 They're coming up July 27th at 7pm and 29th at noon. Go to this first link to sign up for the sale: https://www.trails-end.com/unit-registration. And go to this second link to sign up for the zoom trainings: https://lecbsa.org/popcorn. Send Heather your questions!

Was my singing scary, but also kind of fun? Well Cub Haunted is about the same level of scary and even more fun for the whole family. There are three weekends to choose from in October. Registration is now open, sign up today, or contact Brittany Dunne!

Eagle Scouts from 2020: you need to "fly like an eagle to the link" to register for the banquet. The deadline is July 25th. Send questions to Todd Gaydosh.

Here's a quick message from the OA: don't forget about the summer induction weekend at Beaumont from August 20-22. Be there, win a medal, make new friends, and learn cheerful service. That is all. No go, OA!

Friendly reminder that our Faith in Scouting open house will be at Beaumont Thursday, July 29 from 11 to 2. If your faith-based organization currently hosts a Scouting program, or is considering doing so, you are invited! Contact Jason Setser with questions.

Lastly, here's our Scout Shop sale updates:

Firelands has swingin' deals on in-stock Venturing uniforms. Get 'em while they last, call the store with questions.

And in Cleveland, buying 3 or more select camping items saves you 25% thru July 17th.

 That's a wrap for this week's update! Thanks for all you do, thanks for being you! We'll see you next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update – July 7, 2021

Greetings from Beaumont Scout Reservation! It’s hot folks. How hot is it? I saw cooking merit badge frying steaks on the boat dock, that’s how hot it is.

I mean its so hot, I’m going to keep this update within 3 minutes, that’s how hot it is!

So today, we’ve got the following updates: the faith-in-scouting program, upcoming events, Firelands Trading Post updates, Cleveland Scout Shop updates, a note to merit badge counselors, and a recruitment update.

First, there’s a faith-in-scouting open house happening on July 29th, from 11 to 2, out here at Beaumont. If you represent (or are close with) a religious organization who hosts or is hosting a Scouting program, you’re invited! Lunch is provided, please contact Jason Setser for details and to RSVP, his email is below.

So, folks, there are too many upcoming events to list out in this update: but please know there’s still time to register for Woodbadge, Family Camping at Beaumont, the 75th camporall, the silver screen overnighter, and the cybersecurity boot camp! And if you haven’t put together your late summer/fall/winter schedule yet for your unit, well, check out the Council calendar! I promise you won’t be bored!

At the Cleveland Scout Shop, there’s a sale for camping gear: buy any 3 camping gear items and get 25% off! Now that’s, you guessed it, a swingin’ deal! You’ve got until July 18th to save lots! Questions? Call the Cleveland Scout Shop!

And in the west, the Firelands Trading Post and Scout Store has green Lake Erie Council T-shirts for sale, along with… ice cream!! Stop in today!

For all you merit badge counselors out there: check your email! You should have received one from council detailing the renewal procedures for maintaining your membership. If you haven’t gotten one but should have, email Heather McMillan.

In the world of popcorn, we have a bittsersweet announcement: Kallee Kissling is headed off, into the wild blue yonder, back to her original home of Wisconsin. We’ll miss you, Kallee. Be sure to grill a brat and dunk it in cheese for me when you get there, and tell your folks I says hi.

And for the rest of us: your popcorn inquiries now go to…

…hold on let me spin the wheel of staff members: around and around and around it goes, and where it stops, nobody, knows! Oh, it looks like Heather McMillan! She’s not here to argue, so yes! Send Heather all of your popcorn and scout’s own questions.

Lastly, a friendly reminder to all Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and Committee Chairs: we’re talking recruitment! Cubmasters are meeting Wednesday at 7, and Committee Chairs are meeting Thursday at 7. Den leaders, Cubmasters, and Committee Chairs will have the chance to attend next week as well on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, respectively: please see the script for zoom links.

 Can’t make it next week? We’ll have them again (same topic) the week after:

o   Den Leaders:

§  Tuesday, July 13 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88571406028?pwd=dzBxbE5oOUxRV2ZCU0lkVVI1RlBZZz09

o   Committees:     

§  Wednesday, July 14 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81766999915?pwd=eFRNNDV4OHI1Z0hCamQ5eW45Ni9Mdz09

o   Cubmasters:

§  Thursday, July 15 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89175864495?pwd=QzVJV2IwbmtyTytHS3lEbHA0NnhwZz09

  • Membership Tip of the week: Updating your BeAScout Pin.

    • Make sure you have as much information as possible

    • Make sure the right person is listed

    • If you have a website, make sure it still works. If it doesn’t, remove it!

    • Don’t know how to update it? Go to https://lecbsa.org/membership-resources (lecbsa.org > resources > membership resources) or contact us at LECMemberCare@Scouting.org

It may be hot, and I may be tired, but I know the best time to welcome new scouts into the movement is right now. If you’re wondering what you can do to help the BSA right now, the answer is simple: empower everyone you know to speak about all of the amazing, positive things that have happened in their lives as a result of Scouting. Had fun at camp? Spread the word. Watched a Scout conquer their fear of heights? Spread the word! Witnessed teamwork at a pinewood derby? Spread the word! Seen you leadership skills increase ten-fold? Spread the word! There’s a lot to be proud of in Scouting within your world: make sure you can attest to that, and welcome other families with open arms.

And that’s a wrap for this week’s 3-minute update! Thanks for all you do, we’ll see you next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update – June 30, 2021

We’ve got a full dockett of things to know today: there’s an OA update, some upcoming zoom meetings for unit leaders, more details about popcorn and Scout’s Own, the Eagle Scout Banquet, the 75th camporall, and some other upcoming events as well!

Newly-elected OA members can complete their ordeal, and current OA members can complete their brotherhood, at this year’s summer induction “Salute to service” weekend at Beaumont from August 20-22nd. Other festivities will be available, and everyone will be able to compete for points in the Erielhonan Olympics. Will you be a medalist? I have many gifts and talents, and OA Olympic competitions just aren’t one of them. So you’re guaranteed to place better than me! Questions? Send them to Lodge Adviser Sean Fahnestock. See the script to register. (Lake Erie Council - OA Summer Induction Weekend 2021 (scoutingevent.com))

2020 Eagle Scouts’ attendance is still requested at the Eagle Banquet, held at Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica in Cleveland on August 8th. Click here to register, Questions go to Todd Gaydosh.

Here’s a fun segment called “What’s UP?” It’s where I tell you what’s coming up! What’s coming up, I see some cirrus clouds, there’s a sandpiper over there, I see a cloud of dust, must mean someone’s driving to fast in camp… oh, camping events! OK, here they are:

-Silver Screen OVERNIGHTER! July 30th at Atlas Cinema in Elyria

-Wood Badge (Regular registration fee ends tonight!) July 31-8/2 &8/14-15 @ Firelands

-Adventure Day Camp at Beaumont July 26-30.

-Family Camping Weekends at Beaumont July 30-August 1, OR August 6-8 OR August 13-15

-Cybersecurity Boot Camp @ the University of Akron August 6

-Programming Merit Badge at the LEC Service Center August 7

-Rocket Day August 14th @ the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington

-Lake Erie Crushers Overnighter @ Crushers field in Avon, August 20th

-Merit Badge University at Lake Erie College in Painesville, August 28th

-BALOO training for Cub leaders @ Firelands August 28

-Cub Scout STEAM Overnighter @ Firelands September 11-12

-Merit Badge Workshop @ Beaumont September 11

-75th Camporall @ Beaumont September 17-19.

Visit the council calendar for details!

Pardon me, I’m getting a call. Hey Glen, good and you? Am I free on a weekend in August? No, not this year. What about 2022? Yeah? Ok, let’s schedule that BBQ then. Tell Amanda I says hi. Okay, bye!

Sorry about that, ok!

Speaking of the 75th, did you know that all registrants will receive 3 meals on Saturday, plus a great day of program, midways and fireworks, PLUS a commemorative guidebook, PLUS a T-shirt!? Total registration fees are $50, and the deadline is August 1st! Questions about registration? Contact Noah Boksansky.

And of course there will be further commemorative swag, patches, and other goodies available, also, so be prepared! Ask Noah about swag questions.

Individuals and Packs/Troops/Crews can still sponsor a campsite or a brick! Email me for details!

Now, if there’s one thing that’s going right with the world today: it’s that Trail’s End has added chocolate covered pretzels to the mix of the popcorn sale! God bless America! Make sure your unit is registered online with Trails’ End. Questions? Shoot ‘em to Kallee.

And lastly, we’ve got one last thing to cover: recruitment. Fall recruitment is quickly approaching, and our Service and Growth Team has some upcoming zoom meetings that Cubmasters, Committee Chairs, and den leaders should be a part of. Meetings begin July 6th, and go until July 13th, see the links below for details.

Leaders Reconnect Zoom Meetings: Let’s Talk New Family Engagement

We’ll talk about your role in welcoming new families and will share some of the recruitment materials and more!

 Can’t make it next week? We’ll have them again (same topic) the week after:

o   Den Leaders:

§  Tuesday, July 13 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88571406028?pwd=dzBxbE5oOUxRV2ZCU0lkVVI1RlBZZz09

o   Committees:     

§  Wednesday, July 14 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81766999915?pwd=eFRNNDV4OHI1Z0hCamQ5eW45Ni9Mdz09

o   Cubmasters:

§  Thursday, July 15 at 7PM

§  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89175864495?pwd=QzVJV2IwbmtyTytHS3lEbHA0NnhwZz09

  • Membership Tip of the week: Updating your BeAScout Pin.

    • Make sure you have as much information as possible

    • Make sure the right person is listed

    • If you have a website, make sure it still works. If it doesn’t, remove it!

    • Don’t know how to update it? Go to https://lecbsa.org/membership-resources (lecbsa.org > resources > membership resources) or contact us at LECMemberCare@Scouting.org

You know, when we talk about recruitment, I think it’s important to discuss this. We as a movement have weathered bankruptcy, and covid at a national level, let alone our Council’s restructuring and other unit-based challenges. Our membership has shrunk a lot, it’s true. But we’re still here. We’re still getting ready for popcorn sales and campouts and recruitment drives. We do it because while all of us are here today, we won’t be forever. And because the positive impact of our movement deserves to reach as many youth as possible.

When you go out into the community supporting Scouting, the public may try to ask you about questions you don’t have the answers to. We, the Council, are here to help with that. But you are the expert of Scouting as it pertains to your unit, and your community. Do be prepared to talk about that. Be prepared to share how all your leaders have taken Youth Protection Training, and how all of the adults follow these guidelines to keep your Scouts safe. Be prepared to share how Scouting has affected the lives of your kids, bringing them out of their shells, building their confidence, teaching them teamwork. Be prepared to speak about how no Scout is left behind thanks to the budgeting process, using fundraisers throughout the year to guarantee opportunities to everyone in the Pack.

If you’re not yet prepared to speak about these things, reach out to Member Care. Let us know what questions you have, where your confusions still are. We’re here to help.

Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! Keep the flame burning bright, and we’ll see you next week on the 3-minute update.

LEC 3 Minute Update – June 23, 2021

Mornin', welcome to the 3-minute update! This one's coming to you a little later than normal, and we can chalk that up to the time of year: construction. FYI, if you're coming to Beaumont from I-90, you'll want to disregard the posted detour and instead, turn left onto Route 307, right onto Forman Rd., follow that down yonder to Eagleville-Jefferson Rd. (the intersection isn't marked, but if you turn correctly you'll see the Country Baptist Church to your right), then turn left back onto Route 45. Got it? Excellent! Believe me folks, its quicker than the posted detour, I timed it both ways!

Moving on, here's what's up: the Eagle Dinner, the 75th camporall, popcorn, Scout's Own, a thank you to our Golf Classic sponsors, and the zoom meetings upcoming for Scout leaders.

If you earned your Eagle in 2020, you're welcome to attend the Class of 2020 Eagle Scout Dinner on August 8th. Register at this link: https:app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BoyScoutsofAmerica-Cleveland/eaglecelebration.html Questions go to Todd Gaydosh.

The 75th Camporall is coming up on September 17-19! The first half of fees are due on July 1st, so be aware. Meals, program, fun midways, great music, and fireworks are part of the plan! Be there or have less fun elsewhere.

It's popcorn season! Sign up now! "But sir: its so early, the popcorn isnt that good, blah blah blah:" uh but but but: NO BUTS! Sign up now.

Same with Scout's Own! Sign up now. Ask Kallee Kissing for more info on both!

At this time, we at the Lake Erie Council would to send a special thaank you to all our sponsors of the 44th annual Lake Erie Council Golf Classic. Most specifically, J.W. Didado Electric Services and Burns and McConnell. Thanks to our sponsors and golfers, there is still support for the great impact Scouting leaves on today's youth.

Lastly, here's how things are at Beaumont: I asked the Scouts in weather merit badge to predict the weather. Their reply: It's going to be hot, and it might rain. Every weather app and news channel in the region gave me the same forecast. And that's how I know we're preparing youth for their future one merit badge at a time!

Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! We'll see ya next time, on location somewhere, with the future's 3-minute update.

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