3-Minute Update - February 12, 2026

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Anthony Dworning coming to you from Firelands Scout Reservation Seems

We have one Klondike left for 2026! Firelands Scout Reservation will have their Klondike from February 20th-22nd. Sign up now!

Join us for Sap Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation on March 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a day that is equal parts sweet, smoky, and seriously fun.

And yes, there will be a pancake lunch! Come learn the history, the hands on process, and the magic that turns sap into syrup. Bring your curiosity, your appetite, and maybe clothes that can handle a little adventure. Do not miss it. This one is going to be sweet.

If your unit is interested in selling Scout’s Own Syrup and Pancake Mix this spring, now is the perfect time to get involved. It is an easy, crowd pleasing way to raise funds and who can say no to a sweet breakfast?

We will have a full unit funding kit available in early March, making it simple to launch and succeed.

Reach out to Anastasia or Heather to get started and make this your sweetest fundraiser yet!

Hey, are you thinking about looking for a summer job? Come work with me! Applications are now open for Beaumont Scout Reservation summer camp staff. This is a great opportunity to develop skills, make new friends, and help teach Scouts from all over! Apply now at the link. If you have any questions, you can email Dan Goerndt.

There is still a little of time left to register for the Eagle Scout Class of 2025 Celebration Dinner on February 28th.  We encourage all 2025 Eagle Scouts, their families, troops, and friends to attend this exciting evening. Please register by February 14th by visiting the following link: Registration.

This year’s Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast will be held Saturday, March 14th at Lakewood high school. Doors open at 8am and the program begins at 8:45. Early bird pricing is $15 for adults (through Feb. 15th, then price goes to $20) and $7.50 for youth (through March 8th). Registration is open now through March 8th so sign up today! The Breakfast is looking for more auction items of various price ranges to be used in our Live & Silent Auctions. Please contact Linda Gray with any questions.

Join us, March 21st for this year’s University of Scouting. The University of Scouting is a Council-wide supplemental training extravaganza for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders as well as potential leaders, Commissioners, Committee Members, and youth.  The best instructors available will help enhance your leadership skills to work with the youth of our communities.  Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lorain County JVS in Oberlin, OH.  Register here.  Contact Dave Sechnick at dave.sechnick@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The Adventure Lab is the place to be, and they have programs for YOU!  All Labs are open to Scouts AND Students, so invite your friends. To register for a Badge Lab visit the Lab Calendar. These Labs are held at the Adventure Lab inside the Unit Service Center in downtown Cleveland. For more information, contact Sarah Demetruk, the Adventure Lab Director, at sarah.demetruk@gmail.com. We can't wait to see you there!

Are you a new Scoutmaster or ASM? Thank you for jumping into the volcano!  Scoutmaster Basic Training will give you all the tools you need to lead and train the youth of your Scout Troop.  And we'll do it in an outdoor experience that will give you a lived appreciation for the challenges of a youth learning to lead in a weekend campout.  We have two sessions scheduled for 2026 - April 10-12 at Firelands and September 11-13 at Beaumont.  Register now at the link provided. Registration

BALOO training will be April 25th and 26th at Firelands. NYLT registration is still open for their course in June. Wood Badge registration is open, and that course will take place across 2 weekends in July and August. Find all of these and more training opportunities online on the council calendar.

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

3-Minute Update - January 29, 2026

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s (slightly longer than) 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from inside a snow globe! Seems fitting! Hopefully everyone is staying warm out there during this nasty winter weather. Now, let’s jump into this week’s news.

Hey, let’s start out this week with a very important announcement. By now, most of you are aware that Safeguarding Youth Training has replaced the old Youth Protection Training. That new training is mandatory for all adults to complete BEFORE May 31st of this year. Even if your old YPT is valid for longer, everyone must complete the new training by the deadline. Don’t wait, the new training is available right now online at my.scouting.org. Lake Erie Council has been one of the highest performing councils for youth protection nationwide, so let’s keep that trend going and knock out this new training!

 One Klondike left for 2026! Firelands Scout Reservation will have their Klondike from February 20th-22nd. Sign up now!

Registration for the Eagle Scout Class of 2025 Celebration Dinner is now open! The celebration dinner will be taking place at The American Croatian Lodge in Eastlake on February 28th beginning at 5pm. We encourage all 2025 Eagle Scouts, their families, troops, and friends to attend this exciting evening. Please register by February 14th by visiting the following link: Registration.
Additionally, we want to showcase all of the Eagle Scout's hard work on the big screen! Please submit any service project photos to: This Link
Finally, for those who cannot make it but would still like to sponsor the event, please visit the following link for info on giving opportunities: Sponsor Form. Any additional questions, please reach out to Heather McMillan or Karen Viveros

Join us for Sap Camp out at Beaumont Scout Reservation on March 7th from 10am-4pm. Participants will get to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. Activities include tree tapping, log splitting, syrup tasting, a pancake lunch, and more! Don’t miss out!

During the month of February many units will be taking part in their local Scout Sunday celebrations. If your unit will be recognized during a Scout Sunday service, you are encouraged to use this free Power Point Template from the national office to help showcase all your scouts success from this year. Check out our website for all faith based presentations: https://lecscouting.org/faith-based-celebrations.

This year’s Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast will be held Saturday, March 14th at Lakewood high school. Doors open at 8am and the program begins at 8:45. Early bird pricing is $15 for adults (through Feb. 15th, then price goes to $20) and $7.50 for youth (through March 8th). Tickets purchased at the door the day of the event will be $25 (Adult) and $15 (Youth). Registration is open now through March 8th so sign up today! Don't forget to complete & submit an Annual WB Ticket form & WB Hall of Fame Nomination form by the Friday, Feb. 20th deadline. Fillable forms and instructions on whom to send them to are all on the registration page. The Breakfast is looking for more auction items of various price ranges to be used in our Live & Silent Auctions. Especially those items which are unique, hand-made, fun gift baskets, camping items, etc). Please contact Linda Gray at Lmgray55@gmail.com, if you have something you would like to donate to the Breakfast Auction. If you want your items listed in the breakfast program book or through other communications, please supply item information to Linda by Wed., Feb. 18th.

Join us, March 21st for this year’s University of Scouting. The University of Scouting is a Council-wide supplemental training extravaganza for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders as well as potential leaders, Commissioners, Committee Members, and youth.  The best instructors available will help enhance your leadership skills to work with the youth of our communities.  Bring your unit’s Leadership Team so you can share the knowledge. We also offer courses suited to the needs and interests of Youth Scouts. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lorain County JVS in Oberlin, OH.  Information is on the Council Website, with registration going live February 2, 2026. Contact Dave Sechnick at dave.sechnick@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The Adventure Lab is the place to be, and they have programs for YOU!  Sign up now for Badge Labs and Explorations happening through mid-May. February Badge Labs include Digital Technology, Personal Management, Home Cooking, First Aid, Welding, and a special Scouting Heritage Badge Lab on February 8th- Scouting’s Birthday! These Labs are open to Scouts AND Students, so invite your friends. To register for a Badge Lab visit the Lab Calendar. These Labs are held at the Adventure Lab inside the Unit Service Center in downtown Cleveland. For more information, contact Sarah Demetruk, the Adventure Lab Director, at sarah.demetruk@gmail.com. We can't wait to see you there!

Are you a new Scoutmaster or ASM? Thank you for jumping into the volcano!  Scoutmaster Basic Training will give you all the tools you need to lead and train the youth of your Scout Troop.  And we'll do it in an outdoor experience that will give you a lived appreciation for the challenges of a youth learning to lead in a weekend campout.  We have two sessions scheduled for 2026 - April 10-12 at Firelands and September 11-13 at Beaumont.  Register now at the link provided. Registration

BALOO training will be April 25th and 26th at Firelands. NYLT registration is still open for their course in June. Wood Badge registration is open, and that course will take place across 2 weekends in July and August. Find all of these and more training opportunities online on the council calendar.

Hey, are you thinking about looking for a summer job? Applications are now open for Beaumont scout reservation summer camp staff. This is a great opportunity to develop skills, make new friends, and help teach Scouts from all over! Apply now at the link provided. If you have any questions, you can email Dan Goerndt.

One last quick announcement- If your unit has any pictures, videos, or stories of your Scouts in action, we want to hear about it! We want to highlight your Scouts and their accomplishments, service projects, camping trips, and whatever other stories you have to share. Send your submissions to Leccommunications@lecscouting.org for your chance to be featured on Lake Erie Council social media and promotions!

I’d like to end this week’s episode with a huge thank you and shout out to First Energy, who just made an incredible donation of three pickup trucks to Beaumont Scout Reservation. This is a huge gift, and we are so grateful for the generosity that First Energy has shown to us and our council of Scouts. Well, that’s it for this week folks! Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.  

Safety First, Weekend Weather Update

Due to the forecast and current winter weather warnings, the following operational changes are in place:

• The Popcorn Spin to Win Celebration has been postponed and will now take place on February 18, 2026.

• The Beaumont Scout Reservation Klondike and all weekend camping activities at Firelands Scout Reservation will conclude on Saturday evening.

• The Sunday Jamboree Meeting will be held via Zoom rather than in-person.

• All Lake Erie Council properties will be closed on Sunday.

We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as needed. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our Scouts, families, volunteers, and staff. Please stay safe this weekend.

3-Minute Update - January 16, 2026

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from Liberty Hall in Philadelphia! This seemed appropriate given that we’ve just kicked off America 250, a yearlong 250th birthday celebration for the United States! Scouts and units are going to have plenty of opportunities to get involved and partake in some fun events all year long, so make sure you stay tuned in the coming weeks and months to get more information! Now, let’s jump into this weeks news.

Klondike reservations are open. January 23rd- 25th, and the 30th through February 1st are the 2 remaining Beaumont klondikes, and Firelands will have theirs from February 20th-22nd. Sign up now!

Solon troop 504 is hosting a First Aid Meet on February 8th from 11am-3pm at Solon School. This patrol based competition will test Scouts knowledge of first aid skills and team work. The cost is $15 per Scout and they ask that each patrol bring their own patrol first aid kit. Additionally, the Solon High drama club will be providing stage makeup and special effects for a realistic first aid experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Sign up at this link before January 16th to reserve your spot!

Join us for Sap Camp out at Beaumont Scout Reservation on March 7th from 10am-4pm. Participants will get to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. Activities include tree tapping, log splitting, syrup tasting, a pancake lunch, and more! Don’t miss out!

This year’s Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast will be held Saturday, March 14th at Lakewood high school. Doors open at 8am and the program begins at 8:45. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for youth. Tickets purchased at the door the day of the event will be $25. Registration is open now through March 8th so sign up today!

Join us, March 21st for this year’s University of Scouting. The University of Scouting is a Council-wide supplemental training extravaganza for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders as well as potential leaders, Commissioners, Committee Members, and youth.  The best instructors available will help enhance your leadership skills to work with the youth of our communities. Bring your unit’s Leadership Team so you can share the knowledge. We also offer courses suited to the needs and interests of Youth Scouts. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lorain County JVS in Oberlin, OH.  Information is on the Council Website, with registration going live February 2, 2026. Contact Dave Sechnick at dave.sechnick@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Spring programs at the Adventure Lab are now live! Sign up now for Badge Labs and Explorations happening from January through mid May. January badge labs include Game Design, Electronics, Programming, Chess, fingerprinting, leatherworking, and disability awareness. For a full list of labs, visit the council calendar. These labs are held at the adventure lab in the unit service center.

Hey, are you thinking about looking for a summer job? Applications are now open for Beaumont scout reservation summer camp staff. This is a great opportunity to develop skills, make new friends, and help teach Scouts from all over! Apply now at the link provided. If you have any questions, you can email Dan Goerndt.

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

Important Update: Membership Renewal System Error - January 2, 2026

We want to make you aware of a national system error currently impacting membership renewals across Scouting America. This is a nationwide issue and is not specific to your individual record or to our council. In some cases, the error is being compounded by roster inconsistencies within the national database

Some members may see the following message during renewal:

“No organizations for renewal are active.”

What to Do:

If you encounter this message, please complete the steps below before attempting your renewal again:

• Press CTRL + SHIFT + R on your keyboard.

• Retry your membership renewal.

This action forces a full system refresh and clears stored browser data that may be contributing to the error. If the issue persists, you may also manually clear your browser cache and try again.

We have informed the National Service Center about these issues, including the roster inconsistencies, and they are actively working toward a resolution. We will communicate again once the system is fully stabilized.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these national matters are addressed.

3-Minute Update - December 11, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews and this week is the unit renewal deadline! That’s right, Friday, December 12th before 5pm, unit renewals are to be completed! This includes online submission through my.scouting, payment of the $100 charter fee, and a fully signed annual charter agreement. Please call your service executive or our membercare team for any assistance you need!

The deadline to nominate candidates for our council level awards is December 15th and nominations can be submitted to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org. If you know someone deserving of recognition at the unit, area, or council level then we want to hear about it! Find all the award descriptions and nomination forms on the council website.

You know what’s cool? Trained leaders! Do you want to be cool? Make sure that you and all leaders Safeguarding Youth Training is up to date, Hazardous weather training is complete, and your position specific training is complete as well. One last EDGE training for this year is taking place on December 21st at the Unit service center. Also, registrations for next summer’s Wood Badge course are now open. Don’t delay, sign up today!

The Cleveland Scout Shop will be providing an opportunity for the Scouting community to help local Scout members who may need uniforms and uniform items.  
 From now until December 14, a giving tree will be set up at the Scout Shop with giving cards.  These cards will have the first name of the Scout and their needs.  Supporters can purchase items that will be passed on. If you have a Scout in need or would like to help, please contact the staff at the Cleveland Scout Shop. If you have any questions you can email the Scout Shop.

Solon troop 504 is hosting a First Aid Meet on February 8th from 11am-3pm at Solon School. This patrol based competition will test scouts knowledge of first aid skills and team work. The cost is $15 per scout and they ask that each patrol bring their own patrol first aid kit. Additionally, the Solon High drama club will be providing stage makeup and special effects for a realistic first aid experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Sign up at this link before January 16th to reserve your spot!

As a quick note, some updates have been made to the Scouting America national policy regarding fundraising for local units. To see the full announcement and read the changes, you can visit this website.

Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.

Scouting Update - November 21, 2025

In response to a growing need for some of our Scouting families, the National Executive Board has approved a Family Troop option for Scouts BSA, following a successful pilot.

The “Family Troop” option will become available to all chartering organizations as a third option on December 15th, 2025. Troops will continue to be able to organize as boy troops and girl troops. 

Since, in Lake Erie Council, the Troop Charters expire on December 31, 2025, and the Unit Renewal deadline is Friday, December 12th, we are asking for you to review the Troop Type options now available for your Troop’s 2026 Charter Renewal.

This means we now have an additional third Unit Type for Troops.

• The three Troop Type options available on and after December 15th are: 

  • Boy Troop, 

  • Girl Troop, 

  • Family Troop (both girls and boys)

• No unit is required to convert or change its Troop Type.

• In all cases, the Chartered Organization MUST be part of the discussion and MUST approve any decision to change the Unit Type.

What does this mean for Unit Renewal?

In short, not much! Please follow the guidance below based on your Unit’s current situation:

1. If your Unit is part of the Combined Troop Pilot:

• Confirm with the Scouts, leadership, and Chartered Organization that the Unit should continue its current operating format and officially convert to a Family Troop type.

• [IMPORTANT] Notify Member Care of the decision as soon as possible.

• Renew the primary unit by the December 12 deadline.

• Do not renew the “hold” unit.

• [IMPORTANT] IF the decision is to discontinue operating as a Combined Troop, then the primary Troop will need to be renewed and the “On Hold” Troop will need to be reinstated to their original type and status.  Please consult LEC Member Care in this situation.

• The National Office is issuing an official “Intent to Convert” Form. Once the form is available, we will send it to your Troop’s Key 3 Leaders for completion in conjunction with the Chartered Organization’s Executive Officer.

2. If you have a boy Troop and a girl Troop chartered by the same Chartered Organization and want to convert to a Family Troop:

• First, ask the Scouts of both Troops if they support this change. Scouts BSA is youth-led, and they should be part of this decision-making process. You may be surprised at their responses.

• Both Troop Committees (or the shared Committee) should officially review, and preferably vote on, becoming a Family Troop or remaining a Boy Troop and a Girl Troop.

• Consult with the Chartered Organization for approval, both the COR/CUR and the Executive Officer of your Chartered Organization.

• Notify your Unit Support Executive of the decision.

• [IMPORTANT] If the decision is to become a Family Troop, determine which Troop will convert to a Family Troop and renew that Troop by December 12. 

• [IMPORTANT] Do not renew the other Troop.

• The National Office is issuing an official “Intent to Convert” Form. Once the form is available, we will send it to your Troop’s Key 3 Leaders for completion in conjunction with the Chartered Organization’s Executive Officer.

• The actual conversion to a Family Troop will be made in January 2026.

3. If your Chartered Organization has only one Troop:

• Converting a single Troop is a slightly simpler process, but review and follow all relevant steps in #2 above to ensure that the option is properly reviewed by the youth members, the Committee, and the Chartered Organization.

• [IMPORTANT] Renew your Troop no later than the December 12 deadline, regardless of whether the decision is finalized by then.

• Consult with the Chartered Organization, then notify your Unit Support Executive that your Troop wishes to convert to a Family Troop.

• The National Office is issuing an official “Intent to Convert” Form. Once the form is available, we will send it to your Troop’s Key 3 Leaders for completion in conjunction with the Chartered Organization’s Executive Officer.

• Conversions will be made in January 2026.

4. If your Troop does not wish to become a Family Troop, simply renew as usual—no changes or notification are required.

Regardless, please make sure your Unit completes the renewal process by Friday, December 12 to avoid a $100 late fee.

A complete Unit Renewal includes:

• Online submission through My.Scouting.org (or paper at the Unit Service Center)

• Payment of the $100 Unit Charter Fee

• A fully signed Annual Charter Agreement (submitted by email or in person to your Lake Erie Council contact or to LECMemberCare@Scouting.org)

3-Minute Update - November 20, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from our membership tracker! As of today we are currently serving 5364 youth in Lake Erie Council. Also, remember how I said that we had a great October? Well, we did 20% more growth this October than we did last year, and we were one of the top 5 councils in the whole country for percentage growth for October. Job well done everyone and thank you for helping to bring the joys of scouting to so many new families! Now, let’s get into this week’s news.

• Unit Renewal season is here! As a reminder, a complete Unit Renewal includes:
  Online submission through My.Scouting.org or paper copy submitted at the Service Center

• Payment of the $100 Unit Charter Fee

• An annual charter agreement signed by Executive officers, Charter org reps, committee chairs, and your unit serving executives. Deadline for renewal is December 12 (renewals submitted after this date will incur a $100 late fee). All information regarding unit renewal as well as all relevant documents, can be found on the council website under the Member Renewal tab. Contact your Unit Support Executive or Member Care team with questions

You know what’s cool? Trained leaders! Do you want to be cool? Make sure that you and all leaders Safeguarding Youth Training is up to date, Hazardous weather training is complete, and your position specific training is complete as well. One last EDGE training for this year is taking place on December 21st at the Unit service center. Also, registrations for next summer’s Wood Badge course are now open. Don’t delay, sign up today!

It’s Time to Nominate Our Outstanding Volunteers! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in service to Scouting? Lake Erie Council is now accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver, Distinguished Award of Merit, Unit Scouter Award, Torch of Gold, Venturing Leadership Award, and Duty to God Award. Help us recognize those who make an incredible impact on our youth and communities. To find more information about these awards, and the applications for each, visit lecscouting.org/council-awards. The deadline is December 15th and nominations can be submitted to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org.

The unit service center has a small stockpile of American flags ready to be retired. If your unit is planning a flag retirement and is in need of some additional flags, contact Heather at the service center to arrange for pickup.

It’s time to start planning your packs trip to this year’s Holidays at camp. Saturday December 6th and Saturday December 13th at Firelands Scout reservation, there will be wreath making, snowmen challenges, cookie decorating, wagon rides and caroling, AND a visit from the big man himself! Don’t miss this awesome family friendly day of holiday cheer at Firelands Scout reservation, sign up today!

The Cleveland Scout Shop will be providing an opportunity for the Scouting community to help local Scout members who may need uniforms and uniform items.  From now until December 14, a giving tree will be set up at the Scout Shop with giving cards.  These cards will have the first name of the Scout and their needs.  Supporters can purchase items that will be passed on. If you have a Scout in need or would like to help, please contact the staff at the Cleveland Scout Shop. If you have any questions you can email the Scout Shop.

 Lastly for this week, a big thank you to everyone who has donated items to and helped maintain the Dauby Scouting museum located here in the Unit Service center. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and enjoyed by many. That’s it for this week folks! As a reminder, the Lake Erie Council Office will be closed November 24–28.  Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of scouting alive. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

3-Minute Update - November 6, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from our membership tracker! Well with a new month comes new scouts dropping off of unit rosters. We took a step back to 5309 members, but we’re still climbing! Check your unit rosters every month to make sure all the names that should be there are still there. If any scouts lapse their membership and fall off your roster, call our membe rcare team for assistance! That said, we’ve welcomed more new scouts this fall than we did last year, and we’ve still got plenty of time to grow on that success! Now, let’s get into this weeks news.

Shoutout to all who’ve already sent submissions for our Together We Grow campaign. Thanks for helping bring more families into Scouting! If you haven’t jumped in yet, there’s still time! Every new Scout you recruit gets you entered into a drawing for our grand prize: four tickets to Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the KeyBank State Theatre, plus an overnight stay at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Cleveland with dinner, breakfast, and valet parking all included. Deadline for submissions is November 15, 2025. So keep those names coming, let’s finish strong. Together We Grow!

• Unit Renewal season begins November 1! A complete Unit Renewal includes:

• Online submission through My.Scouting.org or paper copy submitted at the Service Center

• Payment of the $100 Unit Charter Fee

• An annual charter agreement signed by Executive officers, Charter org reps, committee chairs, and your unit serving executives. Deadline for renewal is December 12 (renewals submitted after this date will incur a $100 late fee). Note: The Lake Erie Council Office will be closed November 24–28. All information regarding unit renewal as well as all relevant documents, can be found on the council website under the Member Renewal tab. Contact your Unit Support Executive or Member Care team with questions

You know what’s cool? Trained leaders! Do you want to be cool? Make sure that you and all leaders Safeguarding Youth Training is up to date, Hazardous weather training is complete, and your position specific training is complete as well. We also have 2 more EDGE training courses being offered in 2025. November 15th and December 21st, both are being held at the Unit service center. Don’t delay, sign up today!

Join us in making a difference! Scouting for Food is right around the corner, and we’re calling on all units to take part in this powerful service project. It’s a chance to give back, strengthen your community, and show what Scouting is all about. Let’s come together to fight hunger: one can, one bag, one good turn at a time. Sign up your unit today! Sign up and request your door hangers at lecscouting.org/scoutingforfood.

It’s Time to Nominate Our Outstanding Volunteers! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in service to Scouting? Lake Erie Council is now accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver, Distinguished Award of Merit, Unit Scouter Award, Torch of Gold, Venturing Leadership Award, and Duty to God Award. Help us recognize those who make an incredible impact on our youth and communities. To find more information about these awards, and the applications for each, visit lecscouting.org/council-awards. The deadline is December 15th and nominations can be submitted to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org.

The unit service center has a small stockpile of American flags ready to be retired. If your unit is planning a flag retirement and is in need of some additional flags, contact Heather at the service center to arrange for pickup.

It’s time to start planning your packs trip to this year’s Holidays at camp. Saturday December 6th and Saturday December 13th at Firelands Scout reservation, there will be wreath making, snowmen challenges, cookie decorating, wagon rides and caroling, AND a visit from the big man himself! Don’t miss this awesome family friendly day of holiday cheer at Firelands Scout reservation, sign up today!

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

3-Minute Update - October 23, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from our membership tracker! We’ve made it all the way up to 5,343 youth members in Lake Erie Council! We’re bringing in anywhere from 10-20 new youth members every day right now. Let’s keep it up and crush our goal of 6000 members!

Unit Renewal season begins November 1! A complete Unit Renewal includes:

• Online submission through My.Scouting.org or paper copy submitted at the Service Center

• Payment of the $100 Unit Charter Fee

• An annual charter agreement signed by Executive officers, Charter org reps, committee chairs, and your unit serving executives. Deadline for renewal is December 12 (renewals submitted after this date will incur a $100 late fee). Note: The Lake Erie Council Office will be closed November 24–28. All information regarding unit renewal as well as all relevant documents, can be found on the council website under the Member Renewal tab. Contact your Unit Support Executive or Member Care team with questions

You know what’s cool? Trained leaders! Do you want to be cool? Make sure that you and all leaders Safeguarding Youth Training is up to date, Hazardous weather training is complete, and your position specific training is complete as well. Our Scouts deserve the best leaders possible, and that starts with training!

We have 2 more EDGE training courses being offered in 2025. November 15th and December 21st, both are being held at the Unit service center. Don’t delay, sign up today! Also, in the world of training, rangemaster training is taking place at Beaumont Scout reservation on November 1st from 9am to 4pm. The cost is $20, and lunch is provided. For questions about the rangemaster training course, reach out to Julia Hearne and to sign up for these and other training courses, visit the council calendar.

Join us in making a difference! Scouting for Food is right around the corner, and we’re calling on all units to take part in this powerful service project. It’s a chance to give back, strengthen your community, and show what Scouting is all about. Let’s come together to fight hunger: one can, one bag, one good turn at a time. Sign up your unit today! Sign up and request your door hangers at lecscouting.org/scoutingforfood.

Do you have Scouts with only partially completed merit badges and need help to finish? If you have partials for communication, Emergency preparedness, first aid, fire safety, fish and wildlife management, golf, painting, safety, search and rescue, or wilderness survival, than you should fill out this brief surveyso that the adventure lab can put together programs to help finish your badge! If you have questions or need help with different partially completed badges, please reach out to Sarah Demetruk.

Cub Fun Day is taking place at Firelands Scout reservation on Saturday, November 8th from 9am to 4pm. Activities will include archery, BB’s, slingshots, fishing, apple smashing, and more. This awesome day is filled with range and target activities as well as other big hit programs, making it a great first camp excursion for packs with new members! Sign up today!

It’s Time to Nominate Our Outstanding Volunteers! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in service to Scouting? Lake Erie Council is now accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver, Distinguished Award of Merit, Unit Scouter Award, Torch of Gold, Venturing Leadership Award, and Duty to God Award. Help us recognize those who make an incredible impact on our youth and communities. To find more information about these awards, and the applications for each, visit lecscouting.org/council-awards. The deadline is December 15th and nominations can be submitted to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org.

HO HO HO! It’s time to start planning your packs trip to this years Holidays at camp. Saturday December 6th and Saturday December 13th at Firelands Scout reservation, there will be wreath making, snowmen challenges, cookie decorating, wagon rides and caroling, AND a visit from the big man himself! Don’t miss this awesome family friendly day of holiday cheer at Firelands Scout reservation, sign up today!

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