LEC 3 Minute Update – March 24, 2022

Hello, and thanks for tuning in to this week's three minute update, from beautiful Punderson State Park in Geauga County! I'm Jake Brown, and this week we have:

Spring Recruitment Drive Updates, this week's pro tip, camp staff, summer camp payments, and our good news shoutout.

But first: we, the Scouts of Northeast Ohio, have been asked to help create and package medical kits to be sent to Ukraine. These portable first aid kits will help people in the front lines respond to first aid emergencies. For questions about how to get involved, or to request more information about how to create these kits, please contact me at jacob.brown@scouting.org.

Moving into the fun of Scouting, have some fun this summer at camp while making some cheddar! We still need an Ecology Director, ATV Director, Archery Director, and STEM Director at camp this summer. Apply today! Contact Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org with questions.

Also, everyone coming to summer camp at Beaumont needs to have your Early Bird payment submitted by next Friday, April 1st. That's right: your first payment, which will secure your Early Bird discount, is due next Friday. Contact Noah.Boksansky@scouting.org with any questions.

A friendly reminder to all units: make a plan for your Earth Day weekend hike, Trash the Trash Day, BSA Swim Day, and Ohio Free Fishing weekend. Share your plans with Michelle.Cali@scouting.org so we can update our public-facing New Member website, lakeeriescouting.org. Send Michelle any questions you have, and make sure to invite as many folks as you can to these fun, local events! Resources for leaders to advertise these events are at lecbsa.org/membership-resources.

And now, this week's pro tip: update your Unit Pin to reflect your unit's most up-to-date meeting and contact information! Do so by logging in to my.scouting.org, going to organization manager in the menu, select your unit, select unit pin, and update the information accordingly. Any questions should go to lecmembercare@scouting.org.

Finally, this week's good news shout out goes to the den leaders of Pack 3236 in Berlin Heights, who have enthusiasm for the program and put together meaningful and exciting den meetings every week. Brooke, Robert, Kevin, Carrie, Rollie, Nikki, Becky, Kent, Devon, Nick, Robert, and Phil: you guys do an amazing job, and on behalf of the Lake Erie Council, we thank you for the work that goes in to delivering a great program!

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

BSR Summer Camp Payments Due

For all Units attending Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation, here are a few reminders regarding camp payments:

April 1, 2022, is the First Payment date for Early Bird pricing. Please plan to have $150 per Dining Hall Scout and $100 per Patrol Cooking Scout paid by that date. This can be done at the unit level, or by using the parent portal, which gives parents direct access to pay for their Scout(s). Click here toaccess your registration and make an online payment. If your parents need assistance on how to log in to the 24/7 Scouting Parent Portal, have them check out this video! 

May 6, 2022, is the current Payment in Full deadline for Early Bird rates. After this, regular pricing goes into effect.

We highly encourage all units to pay online using Credit/Debit Cards or eChecks. You can also submit payment over the phone by calling 216-458-8908.

If you do not know your registration number, please contact Noah Boksansky.

If your unit will be mailing in a check, you must address the envelope to our PO Box listed below:

Lake Erie Council

P.O. Box 93388

Cleveland, Ohio 44101-5388

Questions, please contact Noah Boksansky.

Need some assistance in registering for Summer Camp 2022? Check out this video on how to register. 

The 2022 Leader's Guide, Fee Sheet, and many more resources are available online at https://lecbsa.org/scouts-bsa-resident-camp. 

LEC 3 Minute Update – March 17, 2022

Top of the mornin' to you this beautiful St. Patrick's Day! We're filming from the Cliffs of Mohr, and they are amazing to look over. I'm Jake Brown, and this is your 3 minute update!

This week we have:

Scout Shop Sales, Spring Recruitment Drive Updates, the Religious Relationships Committee, this week's pro tip (Unit Money Earning Application), this week's fun fact,

The Religious Relationships Committee is being formed to help further the presence of The highest power in the lives of Scouts, and their relationship to said Highest Power. This is open to folks practicing any faith who represent a certain body of faith. Contact Jason.Setser@scouting.org with any questions or to join.

The Cleveland Scout Shop has 25% off select camping gear thru March 26th: stop in today!

Don't forget about BALOO, SM Basic, Rangemaster, Or Archery Level 1 Trainings happening in April. Register today, check the council calendar for details.

And also don't forget about the Trailblazer, Tough Cubber, and S'More Cub Scout Adventures happening for Cub Scouts from May through July. It's the best time to get outside and make the most of what activities Scouting has to offer, so check out the Council calendar and register today!

This Spring is a bee-autiful time to get bee-zy with adventure! Scouts will swarm the great outdoors all over Northeast Ohio, and this is a great opportunity to invite new folks to join your Units!

Here's what's up: in April, we're encouraging all Scouting units to go hiking on Earth Day Weekend. In May, every unit can participate in Scouts Trash the Trash Day anywhere, and they can register to do so at this link. Also, there's Scout Swim Days at your local YMCA's on May 14th. (List Y's). Finally, in June, Ohio has Free Fishing Weekend for everyone, no licenses required. And any Scouting Unit can organize an outing accordingly!

So, here's the deal: we need every Pack, Troop, and Crew to participate in these Spring time activities. And we need you to tell us where you're going to do these activities, and at what time. We, in turn, will provide sample pictures and captions for social media posts: those can be found in our unit leader portal for membership, lecbsa.org/membership-resources. 

We will also fully update our new-family oriented website, lecscouting.org, to reflect your unit's plans. That way, interested families can all go to lecscouting.org, find your unit's information, and get in touch with you if they have any questions. It's genius! To recap this: make a plan to participate in these springtime activities, share the plan with us, and promote your plan using lecscouting.org! We know that Packs 3208, 3236, 3303, 28, 988, 677, 3072, and 3075, as well as Troops 207, 223, and 71G are already participating in Trash the Trash. Great job folks! But we still don't know where or when you're meeting, and that's why you need to email that info over to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org so we can update our website for you! It's a lot easier than catching bees, I promise!

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

LEC 3 Minute Update – March 10, 2022

Mornin', all! I'm Jake Brown, and this is your 3 minute update from Chardon, OH! It's the county seat of Geauga County, is home to the Geauga County Maple Festival, and has a sister city, Johnstown, OH.

This week on the 3 minute update, we have: a Training Survey link, S'More Cub Scout Adventures, camp staff job openings, this year's Spring campaign, the upcoming BALOO, SM Basic, ILST, and Camp Host Trainings, Camperships, Roundtables, Scout Shop Sales, this week's pro tip, and this week's fun fact!

The Lake Erie Council will be hosting a training summit in November, and is seeking feedback for sessions in that course. Please take a moment to fill out this survey if you are a registered leader in a Pack, Troop, or Crew.

Calling all law Enforcement Exploring Posts: in case you didn't know, the Heart of Ohio Exploring Competition will be April 22nd in Galena, OH. The deadline to register is April 18th, contact Amy.Heller@scouting.org with questions.

Are you interested in being a Camp Host? If so, head on over to the Lake Lodge at Firelands, on the Wynadot side, on April 23rd from noon to 3 for training. Register online, and contact Rich Geyser with any questions (rgeyser@frontier.com).

Virtual and Mayfield Roundtables are next week, check the Council calendar for info.

The Firelands Trading Post and Scout Store has all things Space Derby on SALE! A big, big sale for a big, big space derby! Stop on out and see Bev, Ingrid, or Jess for this swingin' deal!

Rangemaster and Level 1 Archery Training is upcoming April 2nd at Beaumont, contact julia.hearne@scouting.org with questions.

SM Basic Training, BALOO, and ILST will be held throughout April and May, check the council calendar for details and to register now!

NYLT is June 12-17, at Firelands contact John Z (johnz3@zfolks.com)with questions.

Wood Badge is July 29-31 and August 13-14 at Firelands, contact Joel Bussman (joelbussman@gmail.com) with questions.

Throughout April and May we have Camporee, Tough Cubber, Trailblazer, and other programs for Scouts in Packs, Troops, or Crews to attend throughout April and May. Check the council calendar for details and to register! Friendly reminder to Troops and Crews: staffing these events is a great way to get positive exposure to Scouts in the program below yours, and can be a highly effective recruiting tool! Get in touch with the event chairs if you'd like to volunteer as staff!

And S'more Cub Scout Adventures are coming to you, Cub Scout families, this summer at Firelands Scout Reservation! Scouts will get the chance to earn adventure loops, have fun with their families at camp, and enjoy the fellowship and friendship of getting to know other Scouts from across the Council and beyond. The dates are June 23-26 and July 21-24. Contact Jess Weaver (jlweaver1998@gmail.com) with questions.

A friendly reminder that campership applications are due this April for those looking to attend our summer programs and need a little help in getting there. You can find the applications at this link on our website. The deadline for SBSA Resident Camp and S'More Cub Scout Adventures is April 5th, the deadline for NYLT is April 15th, and the deadline for Wood Badge is June 1st. Contact Noah.Boksansky@scouting.org with any questions.

Now for this week's pro tip: if you're going to drive to our Cleveland office, you'll go to 2241 Woodland Ave. If you're going to mail us something to that address, it'll make it as close as across the street to the Orange Avenue USPS mail processing facility, before it gets sent back to you. So please mail things to our mailing address (sing the jingle) PO Box 93388, Cleveland Ohio, 44101. Again that's (sing the jingle) PO Box 93388, Cleveland Ohio 44101.

Now its time for this week's fun fact: Why was the honeybee flying too fast and with his legs crossed? Because he had to go to the BP station really bad!

Oh, haha, ah I love that one! Say, speakign of bees, it's time to get bee-zy with adventure this Spring! That's right, Spring is a great time to start getting outside, getting more physically active in Scouting, and being more present out and about in your community. And to help with that, we've got some initiatives you should put on your Scouting calendar:

In April, end your hive-ernation with a hike on Earth Day Weekend! In May, join the worldwide movement of Scouts for trash-the-trash day on May 7th. You can register here! You can also get in touch with your local YMCA for Scout Swim Day on May 14th. Locations are confirmed at Lakewood, Ashtabula, Hillcrest, French Creek, Geauga, West Park, and North Royalton, with more to come! Lastly, June 18th and 19th are free fishing days in Ohio: that means no one needs a fishing license to go fishing as a family in public fishing holes!

So make plans, spread the word, and invite as many friends as you have to join your Scouting adventures with these BEE-autiful outdoor outing opportunities.

And that's a wrap for this week's three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you, we'll see ya next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update – March 3, 2022

Mornin’, all! Jake Brown here with your 3 minute update from Beaumont Scout Reservation, because that’s where Anthony left the teleprompter. Behind me, you can see the Scout’s Own Sugar Bush Sap Collection System. Fascinating, right? Okay, let’s dive right in:

This week we have: Roundtable Updates, the NYLT/WB Scholarship Breakfast, Scout Shop Updates, Camp Staff Updates, Training and Event reminders, and this week’s fun fact.

Last call to register for the NYLT/WB Scholarship Breakfast! It’s going to be a great time to catch up with old friends, support scholarships for those who need it to attend these great training programs, and eat some mighty fine breakfast. Contact Linda.Gray@scouting.org with any questions.

Now time for this week's fun fact: what's the best vehicle for watching movies? ATV!

Oh, I love that one! And speaking of ATV's, this is for all ATV enthusiasts 21 years of age or older: YOU can change lives this summer by showing Scouts and Scouters the safe, appropriate way to run ATV’s at Beaumont Scout Reservation. In fact, you can get paid to ride these week after week? Serious inquiries should go to Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org.

Roundtable continues next week in Berea and Firelands, and is followed up with the Mayfield and virtual options next week! Check the council calendar for details.

Were you scrolling facebook just before this update? To be clear, please don’t tell me what you were scrolling through. But the next time you’re on facebook, be sure to like and follow the Cleveland Scout Shop and the Firelands Trading Post and Scout Store. Both locations will highlight upcoming sales and swingin’ deals! In fact, the Cleveland Scout Shop has 25% off select camping gear through March 26th, so stop in today!

A friendly reminder that SM Basic Training is April 8-10: contact Pat O'Leary with questions (phobsa@att.net). BALOO Training is April 22-24, contact Rebecca Setty with questions (rebecca.setty@gmail.com) Both of these trainings will be at Firelands.

Are you interested in being a Camp Host? If so, head on over to the Lake Lodge at Firelands, on the Wynadot side, on April 23rd from noon to 3 for training. Register online, and contact Rich Geyser with any questions (rgeyser@frontier.com).

Don't forget about the upcoming Camporees at Beaumont, April 22-24, and Firelands, May 13-15th. Contact Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org with questions.

And for the Cubs: there's a Webelos Spring Challenge at Beaumont happening simultaneously with the Camporee (and that's a great recruitment tool for Troops, just sayin'.)

And the Tough Cubber series is upcoming May 6th-8th at Firelands, and May 13th-15th at Beaumont. Sign up today, and contact Rob Boehm (rboehmfam@gmail.com).

LEC 3 Minute Update – February 24, 2022,

Mornin', all! This is Jake Brown with the 3 minute update, and I'm not going to lie, this one's a little dense, folks, so be prepared.

While I'm physically being filmed at our office in Cleveland, my heart, as with everyone else, I assume, is in Ukraine this morning. More to come on that in just a moment, but let's now focus now on everything you need to know this week:

In order to run a BB or archery range, including the inflatable ranges we have available to rent from the Council, someone from your unit must be Rangemaster certified. There will be a training for Rangemaster and Archery level 1 training at Beaumont on April 2nd. Register online, and contact Julia. Hearne@scouting.org with any questions.

Training is a key component of successful delivery of the Scouting program. Should you have any questions about leader position specific training, how to get trained in your position, or who to contact about scheduling training for your position, please contact Michelle.Cali@scouting.org.

For outdoor, overnight outings in Cub Scouts, BALOO is a required training! And SM Basic Training is required at the troop level. The first of 3 rounds of those trainings offered this year are coming up in April: check the calendar and contact Rebecca Setty for BALOO questions (rebecca.setty@gmail.com) and Pat O'Leary with SM Basic questions (phobsa@att.net).

For youth leaders in the SBSA program, training in their positions is delivered in ILST. At this time, there is one ILST training session on the calendar, although we hope the interest is there to provide more! In any case, that training for youth will be held at Beaumont on May 21st. Register online! Contact Dave Sechnick (davesechnick@aol.com) with any questions. Please note ILST is a pre-requisite to attend NYLT.

Speaking of, NYLT is a premiere youth leadership training offered by Scouting for youth members in the SBSA program. This training will be held at Firelands June 12-17. Register online, and contact John Z (johnz3@zfolks.com) if you have any questions.

Following up with that, Wood Badge is the NYLT equivalent for adult leaders. Wood Badge is an opportunity to learn a little more about how to see your vision through to reality in Scouting and beyond, be it having more organization as a Troop, a more engaging program for your Pack, or a succession plan you can count on. Just a few examples of things Wood Badge can help you achieve. The course is at Firelands from July 29-31, and August 13-14. Register online and contact Joel Bussman (joelbussman@gmail.com) with questions.

Moving from training into just plain fun, there are some dates you should know about: April 22-24 is the Beaumont Spring Camporee. Webelos are welcome to join that Saturday and Sunday as well for the Webelos Spring Challenge. Contact Anthony.Dworning@scouting.org for more info, and sign up today!

May 6-7 is the Tough Cubber weekend at Firelands, followed by May 13-15 at Beaumont. Contact Rob Boehm for questions about this event (rboehmfam@gmail.com).

The Firelands Spring Camporee is May 13-15th.

And save the date for Cub Scout Summer Camping at Firelands this summer. Contact Jess Weaver (jlweaver1998@gmail.com) for more information about Cub Scout Summer Camping. More info to come on that!

Lastly, a friendly reminder that first payments for SBSA Summer Camp is arriving on April 1st: That's $100 for patrol cooking and $150 for dining hall food. Get those in to Noah.Boksansky@scouting.org as soon as you can before April 1st.

Finally, I want to leave you with the following message, paraphrased and translated from the website of the National Organization of Scouting in Ukraine:

"In these difficult times, we are reminded of the Scout values ​​and principles of our Movement. Everything that is happening now is a difficult challenge, but each of us must accept it according to the Scout Law.

Be prudent, critical of information, and do not succumb to provocations. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. Do not panic, and do not panic others. Do not incite hate speech on social media. Maintain devotion to Scout values, and remember that a Scout is friendly to all other Scouts. Remember that every Scout is a messenger of Peace, and remember the Ukrainian Scout Slogan: "Always be ready!"

And for all those who feel a certain despair, we would like to remind you of one simple truth from the founder of Scouting: "Dawn comes after the darkest moment of the night." We believe the current events are the same moment before dawn!"

If anyone watching this interested in offering their support to our Ukrainian brothers and sisters in Scouting, please email Michelle.Cali@scouting.org or Jacob.Brown@scouting.org, and we will do our best to coordinate communications and keep you abreast of any needs they may share as time continues.

That's a wrap for this week: thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! We'll see you next week.

Lake Erie Council Camperships Available

The Lake Erie Council believes that no Scout should be denied access to the great programs due to financial need. A Scout is Thrifty, so we do encourage Scouts to show that they are working to earn their way to camp, a training, or activity, but sometimes it's not quite enough.

Through the generous donations from supporters of Scouting, we are proud to offer camperships and scholarships to Scouts* in need to attend summer camp, trainings, and High Adventure programs.

Campership applications require Unit Leader approval, so make sure you communicate with them that you will be requesting funds. We reach out to Unit Leaders prior to the Campership Committee's deliberation to get more information about Unit needs.

Camperships are awarded based upon need, full completion of the application, and timeliness. The committee will review the applications and set award amounts. Once approved, the Council will notify families, and apply the award amount to the Scout’s event registration.

*The Scout must be registered for the event that a request for a campership is for in order for the award amount to be matched and applied to the balance. The Scout must stay current with the payment schedule for the event. In the case that a campership award is greater than the balance due when approved, the difference will be refunded.

Check out each campership and scholarship application below:

• Online submission is required.

• Scouts BSA Summer Camp Campership Request - Due April 5, 2022

• Scouts BSA Resident Camp

• NYLT Scholarship Request - Due April 15

• Wood Badge Scholarship Request - Due June 1

https://lecbsa.org/camperships

LEC 3 Minute Update – February 17, 2022

LEC 3 Minute Update – February 10, 2022

Mornin, all! And welcome to this week's 3-minute update: this week we're in Las Vegas! It's going to be 76 and sunny today, which makes it a beautiful day to catch up on your scouting news! I'm Jake Brown after a really successful diet, lots of tanning, and in need of a haircut, and here's what you need to know this week.

We've got updates on Roundtable, Scout Shop Sales, Sap Camp, Camp Staff, the upcoming Catholic Scouters' retreat, and this week's recognition spotlight.

Roundtable continues tonight at 7PM at Beaumont Scout Reservation and next Thursday at a new location: Mayfield United Methodist Church in Chesterland. We will continue to have a virtual option on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Check the council calendar for the Zoom link.

The Cleveland Scout Shop has sales on select Eagle Scout Merchandise for 20% off. So fly like an eagle over here to downtown, because the sale's gone by February 19th.

Sap Camp is still coming March 5th. Join us to learn how to tap a tree  and what it takes to boil all the sap down to make our delicious Scout’s Own syrup. Don't get stuck with late registration fees: sign up today! Send Grace Prorok your questions.

Need a job this summer? Want to be able to walk to work each day? Can't get enough Beaumont meals in just one week? Then turn in your application to be a camp staff member today! They're available on our website, contact Anthony Dworning with questions.

Catholic Scouters are welcome to attend a retreat of reflection, hosted by the Diocese of Cleveland and their Committee on Catholic Scouting, on Feb 27th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Cleveland. A fee of $5 will be accepted at the door to cover the cost of lunch: please email clecatholicscouting@gmail.com with any questions and to RSVP.

And lastly, this week's recognition spotlight. These shoutouts come from Pack 68 in Lakewood, and are for the following Den Leaders: Wendy Cox, Kerissa McKay, Joan French, Mary Dodge, Matt Lucas, and Laura Westfield. All of you put your heart and soul in to making den meetings fun and active for the families in your dens, and we appreciate the extra effort it’s taken over the last couple years to continue making that possible. We also recognize that each of you holds more positions and responsibilities in the Pack than Den Leader, for which we are grateful.

You are all the heartbeat of the Scouting movement here and now, and on behalf of Pack 68, the Scouts in your dens, and the Lake Erie Council, we say thank you for all you, and thanks for being you.

That applies to everyone watching, of course, but remember that I can't spotlight anyone if you don't tell me about them! So nominate some folks for a shoutout by emailing me today! We'll get them recognized accordingly.

That's a wrap for this week! I’m Jake Brown and we'll see you next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update – February 3, 2022

Mornin', all! Thanks for tuning in to this week's three-minute update! I'm Jake Brown, and I send you greetings from Andover, Ohio! On the Ohio-Pennsylvania line in southern Ashtabula County, Andover is our gateway to the Pymatuning Reservoir and a great fish fry at Our Lady of Victory!

Here's all you need to know this week: Catholic Scouting update, Wear Your Uniform Day, Trash the Trash Day, Sap Camp, our recognition notice, and 

Catholic Scouters are welcome to attend a retreat of reflection, hosted by the Diocese of Cleveland and their Committee on Catholic Scouting, on Feb 27th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Cleveland. A fee of $5 will be accepted at the door to cover the cost of lunch: please email clecatholicscouting@gmail.com to RSVP, and if you have any questions.

Sap Camp is March 5th! Send Grace.Prorok@scouting.org any questions you have, and register now!

Also register for the NYLT/Wood Badge Scholarship Breakfast on March 12th if you haven't done so. Contact Linda.Gray@scouting.org if you have any questions.

Roundtable will hold its normal in-person sessions next week at Firelands, Berea, and Beaumont. The following week hosts virtual roundtable, and the inaugural Mayfield Roundtable! Check the Council calendar for details.

For this week's note of gratitude, we turn now to our 2021 Class of Division Award of Merit recipients. The Division Award of Merit is an award given to those who render service of an outstanding nature at the program division level, including Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, etc.

This year's award recipient for Cub Scouting is: Jeff Olyear.

And in Scouts BSA, the recipients are: Bill Belew, Genny Espinoza, Desarae Kleckner, and Sherry Rasmusen. Please join us in congratulating these folks on a well-deserved award for their service to Scouting however you can!

Next week we will start highlighting achievements and folks deserving of accolade based upon entries submitted to me at jacob.brown@scouting.org. I'm really lookin' forward to speaking about some good news, I can't wait to hear what's going on out there!

And lastly, here is this week's training segment, brought to you by Wear Your Scouting Uniform Day. This year, as with every year, anyone, youth and adults are welcome and encouraged to wear their uniforms this coming Tuesday, February 8th. I understand this may leave some confusion about what to do, so allow me to break it down.

Anyone who has a uniform should wear their uniform as fully as their uniform can be worn on Tuesday, February 8th. The steps to completing participation in Wear Your Uniform Day are as follows:

Step 1. Get your uniform into your hands.

Step 2. Remove any non-clothing items from your uniform that may exist, including but not limited to a hanger.

Step 3. Prepare your uniform for placement on your body, including but not unlimited to unbuttoning your uniform.

Step 4. Place your uniform on the appropriate part of your body, including but not limited to your torso.

Step 5. Fasten your uniform to your body, including but not limited to re-buttoning your uniform.

Step 6. Do everything you were already going to do on Tuesday, February 8th, in your uniform.

Step 7. Take a picture of yourself in your uniform on Tuesday, and email it to Jacob.brown@scouting.org with a brief explanation of where you were and what you were doing.

Don't have a full uniform? Wear a Scouting-related shirt, jacket, belt, hat, or any combination thereof instead. Represent Scouting while wearing a less uniform uniform. After all, some uniform is better than no uniform when you're trying to be uniform.

Should you have any uniform questions about Wear Your Scouting Uniform day, please rewind this clip and watch it again to get the most uniform answers.

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