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 CenterPayment 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!
