An Important Message from Lake Erie Council

Dear Scouting Family,

I am reaching out today to share some news. Today, the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) exited bankruptcy. 

The BSA’s financial restructuring process comes to an end with the overwhelming support of more than 85% of abuse survivors involved in the case and is set to establish a compensation fund for survivors currently valued at $2.4 billion, with the opportunity for additional contributions by numerous other parties. We are sincerely grateful for all survivors, whose bravery, patience, and willingness to share their experiences has moved us beyond words.

The Lake Erie Council remains committed to delivering our nation’s foremost program for character development and values-based leadership training in northeast Ohio. Our council provides countless experiences for young people in our area each year.

Thanks to your support, the Lake Erie Council is well-positioned to continue serving our community for generations to come. 

For more information on the national organization’s exit from bankruptcy, please visit www.BSArestructuring.org. 

For information on how Scouting is safer today than ever before, please visit www.scouting.org/youthsafety or watch this video.

Yours in service to youth and families, 

Marc Ryan
Scout Executive
Lake Erie Council, Boy Scouts of America

LEC 3 Minute Update - April 13, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEC 3 Minute Update - April 6, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEC 3 Minute Update - March 30, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEC 3 Minute Update - March 23, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEC 3 Minute Update - March 16, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEC 3 Minute Update - March 9, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update. This week we’re filming from Willoughby, OH! Downtown Willoughby is a small-town gem full of upscale restaurants and shops. Fun fact: Willoughby is the only town in America that has been within six different counties throughout its history.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEC 3 Minute Update - March 2, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update. I’d like to thank not Tyler for helping out last week! He stuck to the script so well, he didn’t even get his name right, because he is Tyler! 

Anyway, there’s a whole lot of information coming to you this week for the 3 minute update, so here we go: 

The Wood Badge/NYLT breakfast breakfast is Saturday, March 11th. Register today and send Linda  your questions. 

The Catholic Committee has an adult retreat upcoming on March 12th. Register by March 5th, by sending your questions/intent to register to the committee. Additionally, there’s a youth retreat opportunity on April 1st. I mentioned that it was April 3rd, but that was an early April fools’ day joke. It is, with certainty, April 1. Email Jim Hickey to register or ask questions. 

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

“If you can see it, you can be it!” If you’re a youth who’d like a deeper dive into what this means, you should register for NYLT! You may sign up here, and send Jen Folkman your questions! 

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

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

In fact, there are many trainings offered by the LEC this Spring, including Wilderness First Aid, Scoutmaster Basic Training, and BALOO, as well as Rangemaster training at Beaumont and Firelands, are all upcoming over the next two months. Check out the Council calendar, and register now! 

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

Spring Camporee at Beaumont is upcoming: contact Rob Burnham with your questions and register here. 

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

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

For those of you who like to give service to camp, there are a few upcoming opportunities: Wilderness Engineers at Beaumont is a chance for adults 21 and over to make some great improvements to the property, and help get camp in tip-top shape for summer campers. If you’re interested in helping, contact Chris and register here. 

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

Finally, don’t forget to sign up for Scouts Trash the Trash Day in May, and help make the whole Council a cleaner, better place! Send Michelle your questions for this. 

Lastly, the Lake Erie Council is looking to organize a Scouting presence at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland. If your unit, or even if just you, would like to be a part of the Scouts there, please email Julia! 

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

LEC 3 Minute Update - February 23, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s 3 Minute Update.  I’m not Tyler Matthews, not Jake Brown. I’m also not sure where Jake is. What I do know is he left me a note saying “I’m hiding from the 3 Minute Update because I botched so many dates last week!” So Jake, if you can hear me, I’m here to tell you it’s going to be okay, and dates are easy to correct. Just, um, please come back. 

  To be clear, Jake said the Wood Badge/NYLT breakfast breakfast is March 12th. That’s a lie. It’s March 11th, on Saturday morning. Register today and send Linda  your questions. 

  Jake also said that the Catholic Committee’s adult Scouter retreat in Wickliffe is March 15th. That’s also incorrect, it’s upcoming on March 12th. Do Register for this by March 5th, and send your questions to the committee. 

  Otherwise, you should know about the Celebration of Scouting, NYLT registration, training updates, the Silver Screen Overnighter, St. Patrick’s Day parade, Camperships, the Class of 2022 Eagle Scout Luncheon, and upcoming Catholic Scouting retreats. 

  Campership deadlines are upcoming! Unit leaders, share this information with your units. The Lake Erie Council has camp scholarships available for those who may need financial assistance delivering the capstone experiences to their Scouts. So, please note: High Adventure Campership applications are due March 1st. Summer Camp Camperships are due April 4th. NYLT Campership Applications are due April 15th, and Wood Badge Campership applications are due June 1st. Send Phil Williams any questions you have, applications can be submitted here. 

  The Catholic Committee on Scouting has some upcoming retreats available for folks to attend this Spring. The Santa Maria retreat is a day-long retreat for Scouts on April 3rd in Fairport Harbor to help them in earning their Pope Pius the Twelfth and Ad Altare Dei awards. Email Jim Hickey with questions about this retreat, and register by March 1st.  

  Eagle Scouts from the class of 2022, register to join us at the Eagle Scout Luncheon, coming up in just a few weeks. We hope to see you there, send Anna Galipo your questions.

  On March 4th, Scouters can join us at the annual Celebration of Scouting. Join us at the Ariel International Center for this Hollywood-themed party! Send Jason Setser your questions. 

   “If you can see it, you can be it!” If you’re a youth who’d like a deeper dive into what this means, you should register for NYLT! You may sign up here, and send Jen Folkman your questions! 

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

   And speaking of training, also note that Wilderness First Aid, Scoutmaster Basic Training, and BALOO, as well as Rangemaster training at Beaumont and Firelands, are all upcoming over the next two months. Check out the Council calendar, and register now! 

   There’s a Silver Screen Overnighter upcoming this April 2nd in Elyria, so sign up today! Let Jim Vanderpool know if you have any questions. 

   Lastly, the Lake Erie Council is looking to organize a Scouting presence at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland. If your unit, or even if just you, would like to be a part of the Scouts there, please email Julia! 

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

LEC 3 Minute Update - February 16, 2023

Mornin’, all! And welcome to this week’s three minute update.  This week, I’m in Mentor, Ohio at the President James Garfield home. It’s a National Historic Site maintained by the National Park Service, and this President’s Day, there will be a free program with kids’ activities and tours! You can even meet some former Presidents there. Note also that the Service Center downtown is closed on President’s Day, and our staff will be on holiday as well, so we’ll be happy to be back in touch on Tuesday.

Ok, this week we have: Sap Camp, the Celebration of Scouting, NYLT registration, training updates, the Silver Screen Overnighter, St. Patrick’s Day parade, Camperships, the Class of 2022 Eagle Scout Luncheon, upcoming Catholic Scouting retreats, and the Wood Badge Breakfast.

The Wood Badge/NYLT breakfast is March 11th! Register today and send Linda  your questions.

Campership deadlines are upcoming! Unit leaders, share this information with your units. The Lake Erie Council has camp scholarships available for those who may need financial assistance delivering the capstone experiences to their Scouts. So, please note: High Adventure Campership applications are due March 1st. Summer Camp Camperships are due April 4th. NYLT Campership Applications are due April 15th, and Wood Badge Campership applications are due June 1st. Send Phil Williams any questions you have, applications can be submitted here.

Sap Camp is upcoming at Beaumont, and it’s a little less focused on the process of syrup creation, and a little more focused on some sap-themed fun! Send Anthony your questions. Registration closes March 1st.

The Catholic Committee on Scouting has some upcoming retreats available for folks to attend this Spring. The Santa Maria retreat is a day-long retreat for Scouts on April 3rd in Fairport Harbor to help them in earning their Pope Pius the Twelfth and Ad Altare Dei awards. Email Jim Hickey with questions about this retreat, and register by March 1st. Additionally, there’s an adult retreat for Scouters upcoming on March 15th at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. Register by March 5th, and send your questions to the committee.

Eagle Scouts from the class of 2022, your invitations to the Eagle Scout luncheon should have come in the mail. You must register to attend, and we hope to see you there! If you have questions or didn’t get your invite, email Heather.

On March 4th, Scouters can join us at the annual Celebration of Scouting. It’s going to be a fun celebration of many Scouters’ notable contributions to the movement. Join us at the Ariel International Center for this Hollywood-themed party! Send Jason Setser your questions.

“If you can see it, you can be it!” If you’re a youth who’d like a deeper dive into what this means, you should register for NYLT! You may sign up here, and send Jen Folkman your questions!

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

And speaking of training, also note that Wilderness First Aid, Scoutmaster Basic Training, and BALOO, as well as Rangemaster training at Beaumont and Firelands, are all upcoming over the next two months. Check out the Council calendar, and register now!

There’s a Silver Screen Overnighter upcoming this April 2nd in Elyria, so sign up today! Let Jim Vanderpool know if you have any questions.

Lastly, the Lake Erie Council is looking to organize a Scouting presence at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cleveland. If your unit, or even if just you, would like to be a part of the Scouts there, please email Julia!

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