3-Minute Update - October 10, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews, coming to you from a trunk or treat in a town near you! These events are a great way to connect with potential new cub scouts in your area who might not have signed up the first time around this fall. See if your community is hosting one! Lets talk about some not so spooky news:

Unit renewal, formerly known as recharter, will be available to units starting November 1st. As a reminder, youth and adult members are individually renewing their memberships online, so this unit renewal is strictly about your unit’s charter. For troops participating in the combined troop pilot, you will still need to renew BOTH troop’s charters. More information is coming to you soon about the steps required to submit, but for now start making sure your rosters are accurate and that members who are due to renew their memberships do so. The deadline is December 13th and there are 3 things we need on or before that date for a renewal to be considered complete: 1) the online submission through my.scouting, 2) payment of the $100 charter fee, and 3) the fully signed annual charter agreement. Units who do not have these 3 items completed by or before the December 13th deadline will be subject to a $100 late fee. Please visit the website or contact your unit service executive with any questions and for assistance in completing your renewal.

East side units, you are invited to an evening where Arrow of Light Scouts can visit with participating Scouts BSA Troops and learn more about their programs and where and when they meet. The event will be held Monday October 28, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Mentor Public Schools Paradigm Center located at Mentor High School. Come anytime that's convenient during that time frame to visit with the Troops. Troops from Eastlake, Kirtland, Mentor, Painesville, Wickliffe, Willoughby, and Willoughby Hills have been invited to come share information about themselves, plan visits and help you begin to know what options are out there for Scouts when it comes time to crossover and continue in the Scouts BSA program. Boy, Girl and the new pilot program combined Troops will all be there to tell you how they operate and explain the options available for Scouts once they make the transition from Arrow of Light to Scouts BSA. Please reach out to Paul Parrish (paslparrish@gmail.com) with any questions.

Let’s look at some of the upcoming trainings we have here in Lake Erie Council:

EDGE training sessions are coming up on November 2nd and December 8th at the council service center. Register now!

The deadline to register for the two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont is Friday October 11th . The course takes place on the weekend of October 25-27. There are only 3 spaces left for the adult instructor course, so lock in your spot now! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Wollet at with questions. 

Wilderness First Aid training is happening from November 1st-3rd at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This course is open to youth ages 15 and up, and to registered adult leaders. Register for your spot today!

Intro to Leadership Skills for Troops- Train the Leader, is happening Saturday, November 16th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This three-hour session is designed train the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Senior Youth leaders how to facilitate ILST in their own units by familiarizing them with the syllabus. Register now!

Rangemasters! There is a new Range Safety class available in your my.scouting trainings. SCO 822 will go over updates to the range and target activities that you need to know before your packs next outing.

Switching gears, lets look at some upcoming Merit Badge Universities! October 19th, Fire Safety Merit Badge at the Western Reserve Fire Safety Museum. October 26th at Firelands Scout Reservation. November 9th at the Unit Service Center. November 15th-16th at Firelands Scout Reservation. December 6th-7th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The last one for year is December 15th “Honor the Past, Focus on our future” day at the council service center. Find all these MBU’s on the council calendar to register.

Cub Fun Day is Saturday, November 9th at Firelands Scout Reservation. Bring your pack out for a fun filled day of range and target activities, plus other games and activities. Register now!

Now I know what you’re thinking, “Tyler, it’s not even Halloween yet! We can’t talk about Christmas!” and normally, I’d agree with you. However, registrations for Holidays at camp just opened! Two festive weekends, December 7th and 14th at Firelands Scout reservation. Don’t miss out on wreath making, wagon rides and caroling, hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and more Holiday cheer. Register now! We’re also looking for Scouts BSA and Adult volunteers to help run the event, so reach out to Jess if you’re interested!

That’s it for this week folks, so until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - October 3, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from Beaumont Scout reservation, where the witches and ghosts are gathering to await your arrival for Cub Haunted! It’s going to be a graveyard smashing good time and we can’t wait to see you here. Now, buckle up for all the great news we have this week!

Registrations for Cub Haunted are STILL open! 3 spooktacular weekends, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register your pack and send your questions to Dan Goerndt or Anthony Dworning. Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver.  

East side units, you are invited to an evening where Arrow of Light Scouts can visit with participating Scouts BSA Troops and learn more about their programs and where and when they meet. The event will be held Monday, October 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Mentor Public Schools Paradigm Center located at Mentor High School. Come anytime that's convenient during that time frame to visit with the Troops. Troops from Eastlake, Kirtland, Mentor, Painesville, Wickliffe, Willoughby, and Willoughby Hills have been invited to come share information about themselves, plan visits and help you begin to know what options are out there for Scouts when it comes time to crossover, and continues in the Scouts BSA program. Boy, Girl and the new pilot program combined Troops will all be there to tell you how they operate and explain the options available for Scouts once they make the transition from Arrow of Light to Scouts BSA. Please reach out to Paul Parrish (paslparrish@gmail.com) with any questions.

Let’s look at some of the upcoming trainings we have here in Lake Erie Council:

EDGE training sessions are coming soon. October 12th at Firelands Scout Reservation, November 2nd at the council service center and December 8th at the council service center. Register now!

Scoutmaster Basic is being held at Firelands Scout reservation from October 11th-13th so if you are a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster in your troop, you will need to complete this training if you have not done so already. You can enroll now and send your questions to me!

Space is beginning to fill up for two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont on the weekend of October 25-27. If you're a youth who wants to earn the BSA Medal for Outdoor Achievement, the LNT Recreational Skills course is for you. Adults who want to become trainers should sign up for the LNT Level 1 Instructor course. 

These courses are not held often in Ohio, so the Lake Erie Council decided to sponsor them this year. Don't miss out! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Wollet at with questions. 

Wilderness First Aid training is happening from November 1st-3rd at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This course is open to youth ages 15 and up, and to registered adult leaders. Register for your spot today!

Intro to Leadership Skills for Troops- Train the Leader, is happening Saturday, November 16th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This three-hour session is designed to train the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Senior Youth leaders how to facilitate ILST in their own units by familiarizing them with the syllabus. Register now!

Rangemasters! There is a new Range Safety class available in your my.scouting trainings. SCO 822 will go over updates to the range and target activities that you need to know before your packs next outing.

Switching gears, lets look at some upcoming Merit Badge Universities! October 19th, Fire Safety Merit Badge at the Western Reserve Fire Safety Museum. October 26th at Firelands Scout Reservation. November 9th at the Unit Service Center. November 15th-16th at Firelands Scout Reservation. December 6th-7th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The last one for year is December 15th “Honor the Past, Focus on our future” day at the council service center. Find all these MBU’s on the council calendar to register.

That’s it for this week folks. I’ve gotta go wrangle some zombies back into their cages, and then I’ve gotta feed the Lake Beaumont monster, so until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive! Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from Beaumont Scout reservation, where the witches and ghosts are gathering to await your arrival for Cub Haunted! It’s going to be a graveyard smashing good time and we can’t wait to see you here. Now, buckle up for all the great news we have this week!

Registrations for Cub Haunted are STILL open! 3 spooktacular weekends, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register your pack and send your questions to Dan Goerndt or Anthony Dworning. Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver.  

East side units, you are invited to an evening where Arrow of Light Scouts can visit with participating Scouts BSA Troops and learn more about their programs and where and when they meet. The event will be held Monday, October 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Mentor Public Schools Paradigm Center located at Mentor High School. Come anytime that's convenient during that time frame to visit with the Troops. Troops from Eastlake, Kirtland, Mentor, Painesville, Wickliffe, Willoughby, and Willoughby Hills have been invited to come share information about themselves, plan visits and help you begin to know what options are out there for Scouts when it comes time to crossover, and continues in the Scouts BSA program. Boy, Girl and the new pilot program combined Troops will all be there to tell you how they operate and explain the options available for Scouts once they make the transition from Arrow of Light to Scouts BSA. Please reach out to Paul Parrish (paslparrish@gmail.com) with any questions.

Let’s look at some of the upcoming trainings we have here in Lake Erie Council:

EDGE training sessions are coming soon. October 12th at Firelands Scout Reservation, November 2nd at the council service center and December 8th at the council service center. Register now!

Scoutmaster Basic is being held at Firelands Scout reservation from October 11th-13th so if you are a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster in your troop, you will need to complete this training if you have not done so already. You can enroll now and send your questions to me!  

Space is beginning to fill up for two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont on the weekend of October 25-27. If you're a youth who wants to earn the BSA Medal for Outdoor Achievement, the LNT Recreational Skills course is for you. Adults who want to become trainers should sign up for the LNT Level 1 Instructor course. 

These courses are not held often in Ohio, so the Lake Erie Council decided to sponsor them this year. Don't miss out! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Wollet at with questions. 

Wilderness First Aid training is happening from November 1st-3rd at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This course is open to youth ages 15 and up, and to registered adult leaders. Register for your spot today!

Intro to Leadership Skills for Troops- Train the Leader, is happening Saturday, November 16th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This three-hour session is designed train the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Senior Youth leaders how to facilitate ILST in their own units by familiarizing them with the syllabus. Register now!

Rangemasters! There is a new Range Safety class available in your my.scouting trainings. SCO 822 will go over updates to the range and target activities that you need to know before your packs next outing.  

Switching gears, lets look at some upcoming Merit Badge Universities! October 19th, Fire Safety Merit Badge at the Western Reserve Fire Safety Museum. October 26th at Firelands Scout Reservation. November 9th at the Unit Service Center. November 15th-16th at Firelands Scout Reservation. December 6th-7th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The last one for year is December 15th “Honor the Past, Focus on our future” day at the council service center. Find all these MBU’s on the council calendar to register.

That’s it for this week folks. I’ve gotta go wrangle some zombies back into their cages, and then I’ve gotta feed the Lake Beaumont monster, so until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - September 26, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from the somewhere out in the Medina wilderness. Let’s jump into this week’s news!

Registrations for Cub Haunted are open! 3 spooktacular weekends, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register (https://scoutingevent.com/440-72123)your pack and send your questions to Dan Goerndt (mailto:daniel.goerndt@scouing.org) or Anthony Dworning (mailto:Anthony.dworning@scouting.org). Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver (mailto:Jessica.weaver@scouting.org).  

Let’s look at some of the upcoming trainings we have here in Lake Erie Council:

EDGE training sessions are coming soon. October 12th at Firelands Scout Reservation, November 2nd at the council service center and December 8th at the council service center. Register (https://scoutingevent.com/440-80804) now!

Rangemaster RECERTIFICATION training is Friday, October 4th at Beaumont from 6-9pm. Emphasis on RE certification. If your current rangemaster training is about to expire, or already has, this course is for you. You can sign up (https://scoutingevent.com/440-88645) using the link, and send questions to Julia (mailto:julia.hearne@scouting.org).

Scoutmaster Basic is being held at Firelands Scout reservation from October 11th-13th so if you are a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster in your troop, you will need to complete this training if you have not done so already. You can enroll (https://scoutingevent.com/440-SMBasic) now and send your questions to me (mailto:tyler.matthews@scouting.org)!

Space is beginning to fill up for two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont on the weekend of October 25-27. If you're a youth who wants to earn the BSA Medal for Outdoor Achievement, the LNT Recreational Skills course is for you. Adults who want to become trainers should sign up for the LNT Level 1 Instructor course. 

These courses are not held often in Ohio, so the Lake Erie Council decided to sponsor them this year. Don't miss out! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Woll (mailto:jwollet@gmail.com)et at with questions.

Wilderness First Aid training is happening from November 1st-3rd at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This course is open to youth ages 15 and up, and to registered adult leaders. Register (https://scoutingevent.com/440-WFAfall) for your spot today!

We have set up an evening where Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts can visit with participating Scouts BSA Troops and learn more about their programs and where and when they meet. The event will be held Monday October 28, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Mentor Public Schools Paradigm Center located at Mentor High School. Come anytime that's convenient during that time frame to visit with the Troops. Troops from Eastlake, Kirtland, Mentor, Painesville, Wickliffe, Willoughby, and Willoughby Hills have been invited to come share information about themselves, plan visits and help you begin to know what options are out there for Scouts when it comes time to crossover and continue in the Scouts BSA program. Boy, Girl and the new pilot program Coed Troops will all be there to tell you how they operate and explain the options available for Scouts once they make the transition from Arrow of Light to Scouts BSA. Please reach out to Paul Parrish (paslparrish@gmail.com) with any questions.

Units needing service hours, Canalway Partners is looking for volunteers for their Towpath Marathon. The race is being held on October 5, along the Towpath Trail. They are looking for course marshals, water stop, and finish line help. Register at the link and send questions to Julie Sciarrino, julie@canalwaypartners.com

 That’s it for this week folks. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - September 19, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from the beach at Geneva State Park, where this weekend over 160 Scouts will gather to work hand in hand with the ODNR to make this place even more beautiful than it already is. We love to see Scouts in action out in the world, making a real impact in their community. With that, let’s take a look at some of the other great things coming up around the council.

Registrations for Cub Haunted are open! 3 spooktacular weekends, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register your pack and send your questions to Dan Goerndt or Anthony Dworning. Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver.  

Well happy fall recruitment season folks! Especially you Cub Scout packs, we hope you’re welcoming in lots of new Scouts and families to your organizations and maybe you’re even looking to welcome a few more! Remember that your field team is here to help with all your recruitment needs, so reach out to your Unit Service Executive today to talk about recruitment in your area.

For those units who HAVE welcomed in some new adult leaders, remember that we want to get them trained! So, let’s look at some of the upcoming trainings we have here in Lake Erie Council:

EDGE training sessions are coming soon. October 12th at Firelands Scout Reservation, November 2nd at the council service center and December 8th at the council service center. Register now!

Rangemaster RECERTIFICATION training is Friday, October 4th at Beaumont from 6-9pm. Emphasis on RE certification. If your current rangemaster training is about to expire, or already has, this course is for you. You can sign up using the link, and send questions to Julia.

Scoutmaster Basic is being held at Firelands Scout reservation from October 11th-13th so if you are a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster in your troop, you will need to complete this training if you have not done so already. You can enroll now and send your questions to me!

Space is beginning to fill up for two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont on the weekend of October 25-27. If you're a youth who wants to earn the BSA Medal for Outdoor Achievement, the LNT Recreational Skills course is for you. Adults who want to become trainers should sign up for the LNT Level 1 Instructor course. 

These courses are not held often in Ohio, so the Lake Erie Council decided to sponsor them this year. Don't miss out! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Wollet at with questions. 

Wilderness First Aid training is happening from November 1st-3rd at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This course is open to youth ages 15 and up, and to registered adult leaders. Register for your spot today!

Wilderness Engineers weekend is September 27th-29th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. We are looking for volunteers who want to help camp because many hands make for light work. Housing provided!  Remember, you must be 18 or older to register for this event. Contact ranger Chris with any questions.

That’s it for this week folks. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - September 12, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo where our very own Michelle Cali… I mean Michelle ESCHBACHER got married last weekend! If you see her around, make sure you tell her congrats! Now let’s get into this week’s news: 

Registrations for Cub Haunted are open! 3 spooktacular weekends, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register your pack and send your questions to Dan Goerndt or Anthony Dworning. Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver.  

EDGE training sessions are coming soon! September 14th at Beaumont, October 12th at Fireland, November 2nd at the council service center, and December 8th at the council service center. Register now!

Space is beginning to fill up for two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont on the weekend of October 25-27. If you're a youth who wants to earn the BSA Medal for Outdoor Achievement, the LNT Recreational Skills course is for you. Adults who want to become trainers should sign up for the LNT Level 1 Instructor course. 

These courses are not held often in Ohio, so the Lake Erie Council decided to sponsor them this year. Don't miss out! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Wollet at with questions. 

Stewards of Beaumont is on September 17th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Come see where you could potentially donate to help with projects at camp and get a wonderful meal in the process! Register now and contact Chris Fortunato with any questions.

Service at the beach is returning this fall!  Register to join us September 20th-22nd at Geneva State Park for a weekend of service projects with the ODNR and coming ON the beach! Units are responsible for their own food and cubs can come to help for the day on Saturday! For questions, contact Chelsea.

Wilderness Engineers weekend is September 27th-29th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. We are looking for volunteers who want to help camp because many hands make for light work. Housing provided!  Remember, you must be 18 or older to register for this event. Contact ranger Chris with any questions.

That’s it for this week folks. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - August 29, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from… um, I’m not actually sure anymore. I’ve been to 11 different schools in the last 8 days. I think I’m in Lorain County? Must be fall recruitment time! Anyway, let’s do the news:

We’ve got some important updates to the Guide to Safe Scouting, effective September 1, 2024. Let’s quickly go over the key changes.

First, Let’s talk about accommodations. Youth in Scouts SA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring, should share accommodations with peers of the same gender. But there’s a new exception: in special circumstances, a parent or guardian can share accommodations with their child if they are also a registered leader. A special circumstance, for example, could be of a medical nature. If this is the case and the need for parent/child accommodation requires to be ongoing, leaders should contact Sarah at Sarah.Williamson@Scouting.org. The parental exception for Cub Scouts is unchanged by this update.

Next, an update on siblings. Same-gender siblings can share sleeping arrangements regardless of age, with the permission of their parents or legal guardians. For example, two brothers, one is 11 and the other is 16, can share a tent with parental permission. Siblings of the same gender can now buddy up, regardless of age, with parental permission.

We also have some updates about the Buddy System, which ensures no Scout is alone. Buddies can be in pairs or groups of three, especially if there’s a mix of genders. For example, a boy and a girl want to be buddies. This is only possible if a third Scout joins them. This is called a “truddy.”

An update on age gaps will also take place. Buddies should be no more than three years apart for activities and no more than two years for sleeping arrangements. When exceptional circumstances warrant, a parent or legal guardian may serve as a buddy of their own child, but youth buddies are always preferred.

Lastly, parents are encouraged to join in Scouting activities. This might be the gateway to find new volunteers for your unit! Just remember that for overnight events, parents and legal guardians must be registered leaders in their child’s unit.

These updates help keep our Scouts safe while allowing flexibility when needed. Make sure you're familiar with these changes, which take effect on September 1, 2024. Thanks for your commitment to a safe Scouting experience!

The area wide recruitment events are coming soon! Make sure your unit is signed up to attend one or more of these fantastic events to meet families from across the council who are excited to join scouting! Sign up for Cleveland Heights, Rocky River, Lorain County Community College, Firelands scout reservation, or Painesville today! Don’t forget that the unit voted “Best Table” at each event will win a prize! Facebook events are live for each one, so share them with all your friends and spread the word. Reach out to your unit service executive with any questions.

Let’s talk about training! Chaplain aide training is September 7th from 9:30-12 at the Unit Service Center. BALOO training is happening September 7th and 8th at Beaumont. EDGE training September 14th at Beaumont. 2 Scoutmaster Basic Training courses, September 13th-15th at Beaumont and October 11th-13that Firelands.

Space is beginning to fill up for two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont on the weekend of October 25-27. If you're a youth who wants to earn the BSA Medal for Outdoor Achievement, the LNT Recreational Skills course is for you. Adults who want to become trainers should sign up for the LNT Level 1 Instructor course. 

These courses are not held often in Ohio, so the Lake Erie Council decided to sponsor them this year. Don't miss out! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Wollet at with questions. 

If you have any scouts that have completed the Summer Scholar program, please email Heather.

Stewards of Beaumont is on September 17th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Come see where you could potentially donate to help with projects at camp and get a wonderful meal in the process! Register now and contact Chris Fortunato with any questions.

Service at the beach is returning this fall!  Register to join us September 20th-22nd at Geneva State Park for a weekend of service projects with the ODNR and coming ON the beach! Units are responsible for their own food and cubs can come to help for the day on Saturday! For questions, contact Chelsea.

Wilderness Engineers weekend is September 27th-29th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. We are looking for volunteers who want to help camp because many hands make for light work. Housing provided!  Remember, you must be 18 or older to register for this event. Contact ranger Chris with any questions.

A big thanks to everyone who participated in this years Scouting for food! We are already hard at work to make 2025 even better. If you have feedback about this years Scouting for food, please use this form and let us know. You can also reach out to Chelsea.

That’s it for this week folks, if you see me out and about, just remind me what city I’m in and what day it is. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - August 22, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from the traffic jam at the school pickup line. Schools all around the state are back in class this week, and since I’m stuck here in this line we might as well cover the news!   

We’ve got some important updates to the Guide to Safe Scouting, effective September 1, 2024. Let’s quickly go over the key changes.

 First, Let’s talk about accommodations. Youth in Scouts SA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring, should share accommodations with peers of the same gender. But there’s a new exception: in special circumstances, a parent or guardian can share accommodations with their child if they are also a registered leader. A special circumstance, for example, could be of a medical nature. If this is the case and the need for parent/child accommodation requires to be ongoing, leaders should contact Sarah at Sarah.Williamson@Scouting.org.

 Next, an update on siblings. Same-gender siblings can share sleeping arrangements regardless of age, with the permission of their parents or legal guardians. For example, two brothers, one is 11 and the other is 16, can share a tent with parental permission. Siblings of the same gender can now buddy up, regardless of age, with parental permission.

 We also have some updates about the Buddy System, which ensures no Scout is alone. Buddies can be in pairs or groups of three, especially if there’s a mix of genders. For example, a boy and a girl want to be buddies. This is only possible if a third Scout joins them. This is called a “truddy.”

 An update on age gaps will also take place. Buddies should be no more than three years apart for activities and no more than two years for sleeping arrangements. When exceptional circumstances warrant, a parent or legal guardian may serve as a buddy of their own child, but youth buddies are always preferred.

 Lastly, parents are encouraged to join in Scouting activities. This might be the gateway to find new volunteers for your unit! Just remember that for overnight events, parents and legal guardians must be registered leaders in their child’s unit.

These updates help keep our Scouts safe while allowing flexibility when needed. Make sure you're familiar with these changes, which take effect on September 1, 2024. Thanks for your commitment to a safe Scouting experience!

 The area wide recruitment events are coming soon! Make sure your unit is signed up to attend one or more of these fantastic events to meet families from across the council who are excited to join scouting! Sign up for Cleveland Heights, Rocky River, Lorain County Community College, Firelands scout reservation, or Painesville today! Don’t forget that the unit voted “Best Table” at each event will win a prize! Facebook events are live for each one, so share them with all your friends and spread the word. Reach out to your unit service executive with any questions.

 Let’s talk about training! Chaplain aide training is September 7th from 9:30-12 at the Unit Service Center. BALOO training is happening September 7th and 8th at Beaumont. EDGE training September 14th at Beaumont. 2 Scoutmaster Basic Training courses, September 13th-15th at Beaumont and October 11th-13that Firelands.

Space is beginning to fill up for two Leave No Trace courses at Beaumont on the weekend of October 25-27. If you're a youth who wants to earn the BSA Medal for Outdoor Achievement, the LNT Recreational Skills course is for you. Adults who want to become trainers should sign up for the LNT Level 1 Instructor course. 

These courses are not held often in Ohio, so the Lake Erie Council decided to sponsor them this year. Don't miss out! For more details, visit the council calendar. Contact Joe Wollet at with questions. 

Stewards of Beaumont is on September 17th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Come see where you could potentially donate to help with projects at camp and get a wonderful meal in the process! Register now and contact Chris Fortunato with any questions.

 Service at the beach is returning this fall!  Register to join us September 20th-22nd at Geneva State Park for a weekend of service projects with the ODNR and coming ON the beach! Units are responsible for their own food and cubs can come to help for the day on Saturday! For questions, contact Chelsea.

 Wilderness Engineers weekend is September 27th-29th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. We are looking for volunteers who want to help camp because many hands make for light work. Housing provided!  Remember, you must be 18 or older to register for this event. Contact ranger Chris with any questions.

 That’s it for this week folks, and I just realized that my kid is only 4 months old, and doesn’t go to this school, so I’m gonna get on out of here. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - August 15, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you live from Downtown Cleveland. Just trying to soak up this beautiful summer weather while I still can before we dive headfirst into fall and back to school season! We have a lot of great news this week so let’s get to it!

The area wide recruitment events are coming soon! Make sure your unit is signed up to attend one or more of these fantastic events to meet families from across the council who are excited to join scouting! Sign up for Cleveland Heights, Rocky River, Lorain County Community College, Firelands scout reservation, or Painesville today! Don’t forget that the unit voted “Best Table” at each event will win a prize! Facebook events are live for each one, so share them with all your friends and spread the word. Reach out to your unit service executive with any questions.

A reminder for units planning their own recruitment events- You can request membership materials through our website but please be sure to allow for a 2-week fulfillment time on all requests. Contact your service executive with any questions. Additionally, units hoping to use the mobile climbing wall for their recruitment need to fill out the request form online. If you plan to facilitate running the wall yourself as a unit, you need 2 facilitators with current mobile rock wall training. The same is true for the mobile archery range. You will need to fill out a request and provide a trained rangemaster if you intend to run it yourselves.

It’s time for our annual Scouting for Food drive! Scouts are heading out in the community to ask for food donations for out local food pantries! Door hangers are available now! Use the link on the council calendar to order yours, and patches will be available soon. Reach out to Chelsea with any questions.

Let’s talk about training! We have one more Wall training scheduled for August 20th at the council service center at 6pm. Sign up now so you can use the mobile wall this fall for recruitment! Chaplain aide training is September 7th from 9:30-12 at the Unit Service Center. BALOO training is happening September 7thand 8th at Beaumont. EDGE training September 14th at Beaumont. 2 Scoutmaster Basic Training courses, September 13th-15th at Beaumont and October 11th-13th at Firelands. Check the council calendar for these, and other training opportunities and register now!

Stewards of Beaumont is on September 17th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Come see where you could potentially donate to help with projects at camp and get a wonderful meal in the process! Register now and contact Chris Fortunato with any questions.

Service at the beach is returning this fall!  Register to join us September 20th-22nd at Geneva State Park for a weekend of service projects with the ODNR and coming ON the beach! Units are responsible for their own food and cubs can come to help for the day on Saturday! For questions, contact Chelsea. 

Wilderness Engineers weekend is September 27th-29th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. We are looking for volunteers who want to help camp because many hands make for light work. Housing provided!  Remember, you must be 18 or older to register for this event. Contact ranger Chris with any questions.

That’s it for this week. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - August 8, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews, and I don’t have any power at my house, but that can’t stop the mighty popcorn train from rolling on down the tracks! Just look at all these orders of popcorn we’re passing out this week alone! It’s the best time of year, and we have a lot of great news this week so let’s get to it!

The virtual kick-off originally scheduled for August 8th is CANCELLED. Instead, we will be recording a virtual webinar and posting the video online on the membership resources page of our website. 

Is your unit looking for recruitment opportunities? Lake Erie Council field staff are organizing recruitment events across the council in a few strategic areas, and we want your unit to be represented! September 5th, Rocky River Civics Center 6-7:30 pm. September 12th, Forestview Park 6-7:30 pm. September 14th Lorain County Community College 1-3 pm. September 15th Firelands Scout Reservation 1-3 pm. September 21st Kiwanis Park, 1-3 pm. We will be going out and inviting kids and families from all 7 counties of Lake Erie Council to come out to these events and meet all the potential scouting units they can join. If your pack or troop wants to be represented at any of these events, please reach out to your unit service executive for more information. Units will have a chance to win prizes for attending and scouts can win prizes for bringing along new friends to join!

Now speaking of fall, a couple of quick notes for units planning their recruitment events. You can request membership materials through our website but please be sure to allow for a 2-week fulfillment time on all requests. Contact your service executive with any questions. Additionally, units hoping to use the mobile climbing wall for their recruitment need to fill out the request form online. If you plan to facilitate running the wall yourself as a unit, you need 2 facilitators with current mobile rock wall training. The same is true for the mobile archery range. You will need to fill out a request and provide a trained rangemaster if you intend to run it yourselves.

ALL new Cub Scouts who register via BeAScout.org from August 1 through October 31, 2024, will receive a special Welcome Kit in the mail shortly after completing registration. This Welcome Kit contains one car magnet, one sticker, one Scout Life Mini Magazine, and a Peer-to-Peer Recruiting card that provides details on how to recruit a friend into Cub Scouts and earn a FREE Recruiter Strip Emblem (SKU 219) at the Scout Shop!

It’s time for our annual Scouting for Food drive! Scouts are heading out in the community to ask for food donations for out local food pantries! Door hangers are available now! Use the link on the council calendar to order yours, and patches will be available soon. Reach out to Chelsea with any questions.

The Adventure Lab Fall Program Guide is now LIVE!  Check it out at CLEadventurelab.org!  You can also sign up for our Summer Badge Lab series, offering over 2 dozen different badges in July and August, through the calendar link on CLEadventurelab.org!

Let’s talk about training! Wall trainings: August 12th and 20th   at the council service center at 6pm. Sign up now so you can use the mobile wall this fall for recruitment! BALOO training is happening September 7th and 8th at Beaumont. EDGE training September 14th at Beaumont. 2 Scoutmaster Basic Training courses, September 13th-15th at Beaumont and October 11th-13th at Firelands. Check the council calendar for these, and other training opportunities and register now!

Stewards of Beaumont is on September 17th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Come see where you could potentially donate to help with projects at camp and get a wonderful meal in the process! Register now and contact Chris Fortunato with any questions.

Registrations for Cub Haunted are open! 3 spooktacular weekends, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register now and send your questions to Dan Goerndt or Anthony Dworning. Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver.  

That’s it for this week. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!

3-Minute Update - August 1, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from Disney Hollywood Studios where our camp director Anthony is currently recovering from summer camp. We have a jam-packed 3 minute update this week, so let’s get to it!  

Just a couple of fall kickoff meetings remain. This Saturday, August 3rd, 12pm at the Avery Hand dining hall at Firelands, and a virtual one on Thursday, August 8th at 7 pm. Make your way over to the registration page to sign up, and reach out to your unit service executive with any questions.

Is your unit looking for recruitment opportunities? Lake Erie Council field staff are organizing recruitment events across the council in a few strategic areas, and we want your unit to be represented! September 5th, Rocky River Civics Center 6-7:30 pm. September 12th, Forestview Park 6-7:30 pm. September 14th Lorain County Community College 1-3 pm. September 15th Firelands Scout Reservation 1-3 pm. September 21st Kiwanis Park, 1-3 pm. We will be going out and inviting kids and families from all 7 counties of Lake Erie Council to come out to these events and meet all the potential scouting units they can join. If your pack or troop wants to be represented at any of these events, please reach out to your unit service executive for more information. Units will have a chance to win prizes for attending and scouts can win prizes for bringing along new friends to join!

Now speaking of fall, a couple of quick notes for units planning their recruitment events. You can request membership materials through our website but please be sure to allow for a 2-week fulfillment time on all requests. Contact your service executive with any questions. Additionally, units hoping to use the mobile climbing wall for their recruitment need to fill out the request form online. If you plan to facilitate running the wall yourself as a unit, you need 2 facilitators with current mobile rock wall training. The same is true for the mobile archery range. You will need to fill out a request and provide a trained rangemaster if you intend to run it yourselves.

ALL new Cub Scouts who register via BeAScout.org from August 1 through October 31, 2024, will receive a special Welcome Kit in the mail shortly after completing registration.  

This Welcome Kit contains one car magnet, one sticker, one Scout Life Mini Magazine, and a Peer-to-Peer Recruiting card that provides details on how to recruit a friend into Cub Scouts and earn a FREE Recruiter Strip Emblem (SKU 219) at the Scout Shop!

A special reminder that individual membership renewal emails have started going out as the new membership renewal system has gone into effect. Scouts and volunteers will receive an email 30 days out to remind them to log in to renew their memberships online.

It's popcorn time! If your unit has not committed to this year’s popcorn sale yet, now is the time! To register for the sale head over to lecbsa.org/popcorn. Additionally, if your unit did not sell popcorn last year, but is thinking about getting back into it this year, reach out to Heather for a special offer.   

It’s time for our annual Scouting for Food drive! Over 2 weekends in August, scouts will ask the community to donate food for our local food pantries! Door hangers are available now! Use the link on the council calendar to order yours, and patches will be available soon. Reach out to Chelsea with any questions.

The Adventure Lab Fall Program Guide is now LIVE!  Check it out at CLEadventurelab.org!  You can also sign up for our Summer Badge Lab series, offering over 2 dozen different badges in July and August, through the calendar link on CLEadventurelab.org!

Let’s talk about training! Rangemaster training is on Saturday, August 10th at Beaumont from 9 am to 5 pm. Register now and send your questions to Julia. BALOO training is happening September 7th and 8th at Beaumont. EDGE training September 14th at Beaumont. 2 Scoutmaster Basic Training courses, September 13th-15th at Beaumont and October 11th-13th at Firelands. Check the council calendar for these, and other training opportunities, and register now!

Stewards of Beaumont is on September 17th at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Come see where you could potentially donate to help with projects at camp and get a wonderful meal in the process! Register now and contact Chris Fortunato with any questions.

And lastly folks, can you believe it? Registrations for Cub Haunted are now open! Don’t let your pack miss out on this family-friendly spooktacular event. 3 chances to attend, October 4th-6th, 11th-13th, and 18th-20th so register now and send your questions to Dan Goerndt or Anthony Dworning. Troops interested in volunteering for the event should reach out to Jess Weaver.  

That’s it for this week. Until next time, stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive!