75th Anniversary Staff Highlights - March 2021

75th Anniversary Staff
Jenny LeBrun - Former Program Director

Beaumont Camp Staff & Bio: Starting in 1992, Jenny worked 10 Summers on camp Staff at Beaumont Scout Reservation, serving in positions ranging from Kitchen Staff to Program Director!

• Kitchen Staff

• Family Camp Director & Cub Scout Aquatics Director

• Archery Director

• Shooting Sports Director

• Program Director

After working on camp staff, Jenny worked as a professional for Greater Cleveland Council for three years, and served as the staff advisor for Webelos Camps. Jenny met her husband while on staff at Beaumont, who was a long-time Aquatics Director at the time. Her son is now 17 years old and working on his Eagle Scout Project! Today, she is a Sales Manager for Macy's.

Favorite Memories: Family Night Steak Frys on Thursdays, serving 1000 people food where the dining tent stands now. Spring Staff for outdoor education groups, band camp staff at the end of the Summer. During Jenny's last year of Webelos Camp in 2007, Three Brothers Creek flooded out during a rainstorm and the staff had to spend all night checking on campers.

Staff Spotlight - Grace Prorok

Grace Prorok - Program Director

Quote: Camp is the opportunity for Scouts to live out and practice the principles and the skills they learn during the rest of the year.... taking kids out of their comfort zones and giving them unique challenges to form a team and grow as individuals is what Scouting is all about. There's no better way to do that than to come out to Summer Camp. The patrols, troops, and staff grow so much through overcoming challenges and becoming better leaders.

Scouting Background: Venturer from Crew 4929 in Twinsburg since 2013, recipient of Summit Award and Ranger Award, the two highest awards in Venturing. Recipient of Council, Area, and Region Venturing Leadership Awards. Two-time Area 4 Venturing President and Central Region VP of Communications. Currently a Brotherhood Member of Erielhonan Lodge.

Beaumont Camp Staff:
2014 - CIT for Webelos Resident Camp
2015 - Scoutcraft Program Counselor
2016 - WBSR Instructor
2017 and 2018 - Pool Director
2018 - Lake Erie Council Intern, Communications
2019 - Honors Director
2020 and 2021 - Program Director, Scouts BSA Resident Camp

Favorite Place to Spend Time at Camp: The crow's nest of the Neshkin Amphitheater. My favorite memory there is laying on the floor of the crow's nest while watching fireworks on the 4th of July after MCing a campfire.

Favorite Campsite: Ermer! Even though I haven't site hosted since 2016, the relationships I was able to form with Troops camping there still live on today, and they keep giving me good food at camp too!

Outside of Scouting: Senior at Kent State University majoring in Digital Media Production and Marketing.

Who originally got you to join camp staff? Phil Williams. My first Venturing event was Cub Haunted, where I got the "you should join camp staff" pitch from Phil. I was super excited, I had always wanted to be on Camp Staff since I was a kid. Had to print out a 10-page application, fill it out, and get a signature and leader recommendation from my Venturing Advisor. I wrote a cover letter too, which I still have a copy of.

BSR Summer Camp Payments

Payments Due

For all Units attending Scouts BSA Resident Camp, a few reminders regarding camp payments:

• All units should have their $200 site deposit paid by now. Should you need to catch up on this, contact Noah Boksansky at noah.boksansky@scouting.org as soon as possible to get this submitted.

• March 26th is the First Payment date for Early Bird pricing. Please plan to have $140 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.

• May 7th 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 your unit will be mailing in a check, it is very important that you address the envelope to our PO Box listed below:

  • Lake Erie Council
    P.O. Box 93388
    Cleveland, Ohio 44101-5388

February 75th Anniversary Staff Highlights

John Hogan - Commissioner

"Some things never change. Beaumont has always been an outstanding place to go, and has always taken good care of its scouts and leaders. It's all about serving youth, learning new skills, and making friends that last a lifetime."

Scouting Background: Eagle Scout from Troop 70 at Ascension Church on Cleveland's west side. Received the Vigil Honor as a youth. Currently volunteers at the unit and council level, and serves as a Camp Commissioner during Scouts BSA Resident Camp. (John has been a Commissioner at both Beaumont and Firelands, began doing this in 2007)

Beaumont Camp Staff: 5 summers on staff, 1970-1974 in Camp A (now called Camp McCahill)

When John served on staff, Beaumont operated as three separate camps all Summer! Started out in the commissary and trading post, worked in nature, scoutcraft and aquatics as well. National Camp School in Aquatics after he turned 21.

Favorite Memories: Attending Beaumont, Clendening, and Tinnerman, working 9 weeks of Summer Camp each year on staff, teaching younger Scouts skills. Another favorite memory was when a cow from a neighboring farm wandered onto camp property and staff had to go run and find the other cow!

February Staff Spotlight

Kassandra Galletti - Archery Director

"Camp staff has helped me with my confidence. I love working with scouts and teaching them new skills"

Scouting Background: Venturer from Crew 2289 in Wickliffe, currently working on the Summit Award! Has also been involved in NYLT and is a member of the Order of the Arrow, recently served as a Klondike Event Chair.

Beaumont Camp Staff: Served as an Archery Instructor in 2020 and will be returning to do the same in 2021!

Favorite Place to Spend Time at Camp: Archery Range and the Guerra Arts Center

Outside of Scouting: Junior in the Industrial Design program at Cleveland Institute of Art, wants to make toys for children with special needs

Who originally got you to join camp staff? Joe Wollet and my dad, David Galletti

Summer Camp 2021 Registration

The ground outside might be frozen right now, but the Scouts BSA Resident Camp team is ramping up their efforts to create a fantastic 75th Anniversary program for our Scouts this Summer. Roughly four months away from Week 1, we have 122 Troops registered! Week 1 is already full, with Weeks 2 and 4 also filling up fast. Finalize your spot today by paying your $200 deposit if you have not already. Contact Noah Boksansky at noah.boksansky@scouting.orgwith questions.

Visit https://lecbsa.org/scouts-bsa-resident-camp to view our Leader's Guide, merit badge offerings, and lots of other useful information about registration and our summer camp program.

To view the campsite matrix and tell what sites are being used when visiting https://lecbsa.org/scouts-bsa-resident-camp#campsites!

75th Anniversary Staff Spotlight

Past Staff Profile: Cory Merritt

Scouting Background: Troop 72 in Orwell, OH

Beaumont Scout Reservation Camp Staff: 2007-2008, First Year Camper Instructor, then Area Director

Camp Stigwandish Camp Staff: 2005-2006, Counselor-in-Training for blacksmithing and ecology

Favorite Campsite: Thornapple in Camp McCahill, because it’s quiet and was easy to clean up and tear down than other sites at the end of the Summer.

Quote: “Camp staff creates friendships and connections that last a lifetime.”

Cory currently works for Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) as a Sales Manager, and Scouting translated very well into his career goals and past experience working for the Georgia State Park system. You might see him while picking up some camping gear at the REI in Beachwood!

Cory’s favorite Beaumont Staff memories come from working with first-year Scouts, which grew teaching into a passion for him. The many instances of giving confidence to scouts who were struggling to learn skills like knot-tying were always magical moments for Cory. Another favorite was getting to know fellow camp staff members and playing ‘roofball’ at Beaumart. In many aspects of his life, Cory has found that camp staff has created lifelong bonds, forged new skills that translate to success in college and careers and instilling a fun spirit and love of teaching others.

2021 Staff Spotlight

2021 Staff Profile: Matthew “Duct Tape” Metzger

2021 Position: Aquatics Director & Assistant Program Director

Past Positions: 2014-2015 Pool Lifeguard; 2016 Sizzler Director

Favorite Campsite: Troop Lodge 10

Quote: “Beaumont is my favorite place to be. It doesn't matter where I am at on the reservation. It’s all my favorite.”

Matthew “Duct Tape” Metzger started coming to Beaumont Scout Reservation with his older brother when he was younger, growing up helping to run weekend programs and serving on camp staff for three years after being recruited by then-Program Director Phil Williams. After joining the Marine Corps in Fall 2016, he would still come out to volunteer as much as possible. This year, he is back and ready to hit the ground running, and wants to know: Got Sizzle?

As you might know, camp staff definitely does have sizzle. Duct Tape’s camp staff experiences have taught him how to be a leader, and that you have to be flexible because nothing ever does according to plan. Ultimately, he’s found that creating a positive, lifelong impact on Scouts is the most fulfilling part of serving on camp staff – creating cherished memories every step along the way.

2020 Fall Camp Recap!

2020 Beaumont Scout Reservation Fall Recap!

This fall was a rollercoaster of excitement! There were so many opportunities to get outside and go to one of our camps. Beaumont Scout Reservation and Firelands Scout Reservation each hosted a Fall Into Space Cub Fun Day, a Wild Wild Webelos Weekend, and a Cub Carnival Overnighter. In addition to these fantastic events, Our Annual LEC Cub Haunted Weekend debuted the New Haunted Tail. It was a Spooktacular sight to see!

In addition, there were some great Scouts, BSA activities that took place at the camps this fall. BSR and FSR were hosts to lots of scouts who participated in the Camporees. At BSR, Top Shot Camporee sure saw some competition between the units as they vied for the top shot in order to be in the top spot. FSR saw some real competition at the Fireland’s 24, too! Staying up for 24 hours, while completing challenges was a huge task for all.

It was so wonderful to see so many Scouts and their families at camp this fall!

Summer 2021 Scouts BSA Resident Camp Update

Registration and planning for Summer Camp 2021 is in full swing! We’re excited to see you for our 75th summer of adventure. Week 1 is already at capacity, with 30 Troops slated to arrive at Beaumont on June 20th. In December, we held a virtual Leader’s Meeting and discussed current plans. To view this meeting, find out what’s new this summer, and review other key resources for planning your summer at Beaumont Scout Reservation, Click here. Weeks 2 through 6 are quickly filling up, and any units interested in making a reservation can contact Noah Boksansky, our Experiences & Activities Business Manager. Noah will be happy to help you make your $200 deposit, lock in your campsite and week, and help answer any questions!

Pre-Orders for merchandise and other fun items commemorating Beaumont’s 75th Anniversary will be launched in an upcoming issue of The Sizzle. Keep your eyes on your email for updates and check out Beaumont’s Facebook page for monthly giveaways.