LEC 3 Minute Update – January 20, 2022

This week, we have: Cleveland and Firelands Scout Shop updates, Silver Beaver Award recognition, Roundtable, the Beanie hat sale, and upcoming Summer Camp Leaders' Meetings.

 Virtual Roundtable is tonight at 7pm, go to the council calendar to get the zoom link!

 The Cleveland Scout Shop has 30% off select sleeping gear, stop in and see what's for sale, from January 24th thru the 30th.

The Firelands Trading Post has everything you need for Blue and Gold Banquets, so head on over and stock up! Also, if the weather is bad, make sure you call ahead to confirm they are open!

And now its time to model the latest in Lake Erie Council fashion, look at this beanie: its thick, it fits a big head like mine, and its hilarious, just like me! Get 'em, while supplies last at Klondikes for $15 a piece. Contact Noah.Boksansky@scouting.org if you'd like to order one.

The first leaders' meeting for Beaumont Resident camp will be next Tuesday, January 25th, at the Unit Service Center in Cleveland. Please register and bring a mask. There's a zoom option that Wednesday as well, check the calendar for details and contact Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org with any questions. Registered and prospective troops are both welcome.

And lastly, let's make sure we continue this new year right with some volunteer recognition. This week, it's my honor and privilege to announce the names of the 2022 class of Silver Beaver recipients. This is the highest award a Council is able to bestow on a volunteer, and it highlights their exceptional service to Scouting here, in the LEC. And now, the Silver Beaver awards go to:

Larry Andrews

Laurie Bott

Mike Sabeh

James Durdak

David Galletti

Dale McFarland, Jr.

and Ed Mozdzen

If you know of these folks, send them a congratulatory text, email, or call. Or shout them out on Facebook when you get the chance. To all the recipients, know the Scouting movement is better for your time and effort.

Next week, we will announce the Lake Erie Council Unit Scouter Award recipients. And in the following weeks, we wish to continue recognizing great achievements, big and small, at the unit level. Had a patrol successfully use the patrol method at a Klondike for the first time ever? Let's give 'em a shoutout! Had a den leader go above and beyond the call of duty to make their den the best it can be? Let us know! Simply email me at jacob.brown@scouting.org with who we are recognizing and why. Applicable pictures or videos are also welcome! Let's share our wins together, Lake Erie Council! And who knows, maybe sometime soon, these folks will make it to Silver Beaver status?

And that's a wrap this week: thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! We'll see ya next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update – January 13, 2022

Mornin' all! Thanks for watching this week's 3-minute update. I'm Jake Brown, and here's what you need to know.

We've got Scout shop updates for Cleveland and Firelands, a popcorn update, Roundtable, the OA winter banquet, sap camp, The NYLT/ WB scholarship breakfast, training dates, Trash the trash day, an RSO course update, this week's pro tip, and, of course, this week's fun fact.

The Cleveland and Firelands Scout shops are your two single pit-stop shops for your Pack’s upcoming Pinewood Derbies. Need cars? Decals? The slicky-spinny-powder for the wheels? We got ‘em! Stop by either one and get everything you need today!

Masks are now required at in-person roundtables, but in-person remains an option! Check out the council calendar for dates, times, and zoom links as applicable.

And now, it’s time for this week’s fun fact: What does the Pope put on his pancakes? Papal syrup! Speaking of which, you won’t see the Pope at sap camp, but you will get the whole syrup experience! Sap camp is March 5th at Beaumont, the early bird ends on February 5th, so sign up today! Send Grace.Prorok@scouting.org your questions!

Calling all Wood Badgers and previous NYLT participants: the annual NYLT and WB Scholarship breakfast is March 12th at Lakewood High School. Register online today and send Linda.Gray@scouting.org your questions!

And since we’re on that topic, keep in mind that Wood Badge 2022 will happen July 29th-31st AND August 6th-7th at Firelands Scout Reservation. Wood Badge is for adult leaders, and is a training course focused on seeing through your vision to reality, and working with many personalities along the way. There’s also an emphasis on Scout skills. You should go! Send any questions you have to Joel Bussman.

Additionally, NYLT is a course with similar goals, but designed for youth! That course is scheduled for June 12-17th at Firelands. Contact John Z at johnz3@zfolks.com.

Trash the trash day is Saturday, May 7th. Be prepared to participate as a unit! Send Jim.Vanderpool@scouting.org your questions.

And did you know that February 8th is wear-your-Scout-uniform to school or work day? Make a point to make Scouting more visible and wear your uniform! Also contact Jim.Vanderpool@scouting.org your questions.

And lastly, here’s this week’s pro tip from Heather McMillan: Anyone who has a my.scouting.org account (and that’s literally everyone in Scouting!) can update their own personal information in our system. So even if you get a new email, you’re free delivery of the 3 minute update won’t end! Contact lecmembercare@scouting.orgif you have questions about how to do this.

LEC 3 Minute Update – January 6, 2022

...be forgot, and days of auld lang syne! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello, Lake Erie Council, I'm Jake Brown, and I gotta tell ya: it feels fantastic to say goodbye to 2021! It was real, it was fun, and it's done. We hope you had a great time over the holiday spent with family and friends, and we welcome you back to what I hope is your favorite part of your week in Scouting: the 3-minute update. Here's what's up: roundtable, Firelands Scout Shop sales, RSO training, summer camp staff applications, Klondikes, a note from our Development department, the WB/NYLT Scholarship Breakfast, the this week's pro tip, and this week's fun fact.

But first, a quick shoutout to my colleague Matt Feehley who delivered Toyota Rav4's-worth of popcorn to the Northeast Ohio USO headquarters in Youngstown, Ohio! We salute the men and women of the armed forces everywhere who defend our nation, and we hope that those who will spend any time at the USO over the next few months will enjoy some of our delicious Scout's Own popcorn!

The weather is finally getting colder, and that means it's a great time to go camping at one of our premier camps! Check out the council calendar with all the most up-to-date Klondike information there is! Send questions to Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org.

Range Safety Officer Training is upcoming at Beaumont Scout Reservation on February 19th. See the calendar for details, and contact Julia.Hearne@scouting.org with any questions you have.

Early Bird registration ends on February 6th for the annual Wood Badge and NYLT Scholarship breakfast. Please attend if you have participated in either course in the past, or have family members attending this year's course offerings! Send questions to Linda.Gray@scouting.org.

 The Firelands Scout Store and Trading Post has some swingin' deals on Christmas Scouting decorations and holiday Wood Badge themed cards. Stop in and see the ladies to get the scoop, and to say hello!

Need a job this summer? We got you covered! Change the lives of thousands of Scouts for the better at Beaumont Scout Reservation's resident camp. Contact Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org with questions. Apply today!

 Roundtable is full-steam ahead! Be sure to attend one of our in-person sessions, or tune in virtually. Dates and details are on the Council calendar.

 And now, a note from Bill Roloff, our Sportsman Adventures director: "In addition to some of our old favorite experiences, we promise some new, exciting, and lively adventures from our Development Department in 2022. Stay tuned, and we hope you'll join us this year for some great fun, and great support of Scouting!"

 Thanks Bill!

 Here's this week's pro tip, straight from the desk of Heather McMillan:

So you've got an Eagle Scout who has completed their Board of Review. That's it, they're now done and considered Eagles, right? Not so fast. The system won't recognize them as such until we receive the Eagle Scout application. This can be dropped off, or mailed to our office at PO Box 93388, Cleveland, OH, 44101.

 And lastly, here's this week's fun fact: what happened after an iPhone and a firework were arrested on New Year's Eve? One was charged, but the other was let off!

 Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you, folks! See ya next week!

Nathan Shoaff NYLT Memorial

The Boy Scouts of America had a major impact on the life of Nathan Shoaff, a Strongsville resident who died December 13, 2021, due to health complications from Covid. He loved camping, the outdoors, and providing cheerful service to his fellow Scouts and community. Nathan was the son of Linda and Matt Shoaff, and older brother of Abbey. He was a 2014 graduate of Strongsville High School and Polaris Career Center.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a weeklong premier leadership development course, teaching Scouts skills such as situational leadership styles, managing change, conflict resolution, and the stages of team development. Nathan was selected to attend NYLT as a participant and continued to volunteer as course staff for four years.

Nathan is remembered as a gentle young man who loved Scouting and serving others. He was quick to smile and always ready to help.

In honor of Nathan, his family has requested that any contributions be donated to this Memorial Fund in his memory.  The proceeds of this fund will help other Scouts have the opportunity to become future leaders through the NYLT Program.

You can make a donation in honor of Nathan at the link below.

https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BoyScoutsofAmerica-Cleveland/nathanshoaff.html

LEC 3 Minute Update – December 16, 2021

3 Minute Update

Hello,

And this is the last 3-minute update of 2021! Oh my goodness, what a year it has been! From everyone here at the Lake Erie Council, I just want to thank you for your efforts in keeping this movement moving. We do have a few things to cover before the year is out, and here we go!

The Council office will be closed from 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22nd, thru 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3rd. The only way to get in touch with any Council support during this time is through lecmembercare@scouting.org. There will be minimal attention paid to that email during this time, so please only reach out if it is urgent.

I know many of you have opened and begun your recharters, but not as many have submitted them yet. Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about your charter, and validate and pay for it once you are ready. Do this before December 22nd, so we can all be done with charter!

It’s almost January, and that means it’s almost time for a Klondike Bar….er, wait, that’s not right! A klondike campout is more like it! (Although ice cream does sound delicious.) Check out the council calendar for the latest info on Klondikes this winter.

The days are about to get longer instead of shorter, and that means its almost time for summer again! Don’t delay: get yourself a hot gig and a swingin’ deal: get paid to work at camp! Applications are open, contact Anthony Dworning with questions.

The annual Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast is upcoming on March 12th at Lakewood High School. Contact Linda with questions!

And with that, I leave you with the last fun fact for this year: what’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the normal alphabet? The Christmas alphabet has no-el! Ah, I didn’t find Santa, but man is that a good one!

Folks, take care! It was great keeping you up to date! I’ll see you next year! Toasted burrito!

Holiday Hours

Dear Fellow Scouters,

Thank you for your support during our Thanksgiving break. Each of you respecting our staff's need for time away, allowed everyone to come back refreshed and boosted productivity. As I mentioned in my last announcement, we will be observing another quiet period during December beginning 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 22 through Monday, January 3.

To really encourage our entire staff to truly be present with their families and throttle back to recharge, we will be implementing another quiet period to include all forms of communication as well as any meetings or events during this time. Specifically, what that means is that in addition to the Unit Service Center and the Firelands Scout Shop and Trading Post being closed, the staff will not be available to read, listen or respond to any calls, emails, texts, or social media posts or requests or attend any in-person or virtual meetings or events during the following days:

• Beginning at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 22 through 9:00 am on Monday, January 3.

We will however respond to any emergency requests through our member care email address which will be manned by an “officer of the day” during the aforementioned periods. To reach us during those days, please email lecmembercare@scouting.org.

In addition, please note the following:

• Both Firelands and Beaumont Scout Reservations will be closed during the quiet period.

• The Firelands Scout shop will be closed starting Monday, December 20, 2021 through 3:00 pm Monday, January 3, 2022 when they open again.

• The Cleveland Scout shop will be closed beginning at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 23 through 10:00 am on Monday, January 3, 2022 when they open again. Regular business hours can be found HERE.

Please help us by planning accordingly and supporting our staff during the holiday season.

Thanks for all that you do for young people and families across Northeast Ohio! I pray that the holiday season brings blessings and needed time to enjoy it in the manner you are accustomed to.

Yours in Scouting,

Marc

NESA Scholarship Portal Opened on Dec. 1. Eagle Scouts Can Start Applying Now!

The National Eagle Scout Association started accepting applications for its annual scholarships on December 1st.

Congratulations on achieving the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. You have just begun your life journey and with the skills and character you’ve developed in Scouting, you have a solid foundation to build upon. As a future leader, Eagle Scouts like you, are critical to preserving the fabric of our great nation.

The National Eagle Scout Association is proud to offer scholarships that can help you continue your educational adventure.

Learn more on the nesa page.

LEC 3 Minute Update – December 10, 2021

3 Minute Update

Thanks for tuning in to this week's 3 minute update: I'm Jake Brown. STILL on the hunt for Santa! (I heard he was at Firelands on Saturday, but I missed him! And I never had any luck finding Kevin. Silly Texans.)

            This week, you should know: today is the on-time turn-in deadline for recharter, award nominations, a Faith in Scouting zoom meeting, Firelands store hours, Cleveland Scout Shop sales, Office Quiet Time, and a save the date for the Wood Badge and NYLT Scholarship breakfast.

            Unit Scouter Award Nominations, Silver Beaver Award Nominations, and Division Award of Merit Award nominations are due to Paula Swiner via email (paula.swiner@scouting.org) by December 15th. Don't delay!

            Recharters are due today. Either you've worked something out with us at Council, or you're late. Submit it today if you can!

            The annual Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast will be March 12th at Lakewood High School. Watch the Council calendar for details and registration to open.

            The Firelands Trading Post and Scout Shop will be open this Saturday from 8:30-5:30. That's the last chance to catch the ladies in the store until 2022!

            The Cleveland Scout Shop has Blitzen's bargains available for 25-30% off thru December 12th. Stop in for details!

            There will be a Faith in Scouting and Duty to Country zoom session for organizations interested in hosting Scouting units on December 21st from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Email Jason Setser (Jason.setser@scouting.org) with questions and to get the link!

            Lastly, the Unit Service Center in Cleveland will be closed from 5:00 p.m. on December 22nd, and won't reopen until 9:00 a.m. on January 3rd. The only way to get in touch with any council staff during this time will be via lecmembercare@scouting.org. Thanks for your understanding, and we look forward to all the joys 2022 has to offer us!

            Alright, back to my hunt for Santa!

LEC 3 Minute Update – November 21, 2021

Santa! Santa! Oh, why hello Lake Erie Council! Good thing I found you this week! I can't say the same for Santa yet, but there's still time!

Well, since we're here, let me give you the low-down for this week:

We're talking recharter, upcoming camp events, Scout Shop hours and quiet time at the office, and a special note about Pete Biltz.

            First, recharter. No matter what your situation is with your Chartered Organization, we expect your roster to be fully paid and submitted by December 10th. Special circumstances can be addressed outside of roster renewal. Please make sure you get in touch with myself or Michelle Cali if you have any recharter questions at all, relating to the roster or your Chartered Organization.

            Also, as a friendly reminder, there will be an open help session at the North Olmstead Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this evening. Please feel free to attend with questions, and also feel free to tune into this zoom link if you can't make the drive, but would still like some assistance.

            Holidays at Camp is upon us! And truth be told, I think this is the best bet I have of finding Santa! Scouts will enjoy wreath-making, gingerbread house building, nutstacking, and much more! Holidays at Camp happens at Firelands on December 3rd and 10th.

            The office will be closed, and LEC staff will have quiet time next week. Remember the only way to get in touch with someone will be through the lecmembercare@scouting.org, and that's for the most urgent of Scouting emergencies only.

            That said, the Scout Shops at Firelands and Cleveland will be open during that week! Please them out on Facebook to see when you can still stop in and take care of any necessary purchases.

            Giving Tuesday is next week, and the gift of Scouting is the best gift of all! Donations can be made at this link! Send Anastasia your questions.

            Lastly, I need to take a moment and honor Pete Biltz, who has spent the last 30 years of his life supporting the Scouting movement as a professional, and will be retiring at the end of this week. I've known Pete as a development guru, spearheading fundraisers for this Council, including the Great Scout Luncheon. Pete has always been good for a laugh, and for taking the time to get to know many, many Scouters along his journey. Pete, I just have to say, we wish you the very best retirement, and you'll be deeply missed.

            And even though we'll be losing a great colleague in Pete Biltz, don't be sad, because I'm still set on finding Santa! So tune in the week after next, and wish me luck on this journey! Alrighty, Santa! Santa! Hey, Dworning, I'm looking for Santa, you seen him around? Santa!

Holiday Hours

Dear Fellow Scouters,

As the holiday season approaches, I want to share some important information regarding the council schedule for both Thanksgiving week and the days in December beginning 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 22 through Monday, January 3.

To really encourage our entire staff to truly be present with their families and throttle back to recharge, we will be implementing a quiet period to include all forms of communication as well as any meetings or events during this time. Specifically, what that means is that in addition to the Unit Service Center and the Firelands Scout Shop and Trading Post being closed, the staff will not be available to read, listen or respond to any calls, emails, texts or social media posts or requests or attend any in-person or virtual meetings or events during the following days:

• Beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, November 19 through 9:00 am on Monday, November 29 AND

• Beginning at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 22 through 9:00 am on Monday, January 3.

We will however respond to any emergency requests through our member care email address which will be manned by an “officer of the day” during the aforementioned periods. To reach us during those days, please email lecmembercare@scouting.org.

In addition, please note the following:

• Both Firelands and Beaumont Scout Reservations will be closed during the quiet period WITH THE EXCEPTION of the weekend of Friday, November 19- Sunday, November 21.

• The Cleveland Scout shop will also be closed beginning at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 23 through 10:00 am on Monday, January 3 and on Thursday, November 25 – Sunday, November 28 but will be open Monday – Wednesday, November 22, 23, and 24 for regular business hours which can be found HERE.

We are beginning to share this information now so we can all plan accordingly. I hope you will join me in supporting our staff during the holiday season.

Thanks for all that you do for young people and families across Northeast Ohio! I pray that the holiday season brings blessings and needed time to enjoy it in the manner you are accustomed to.

Yours in Scouting,

Marc Ryan