Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews, coming to you from a farm! Aren’t farms neat? Look at all these animals! Anyways, let’s start this update with a quick safety moment!
Sarah: Hi Tyler. I just had the craziest dream! I was riding a unicorn on a trail with my troop was hit with an idea… and a tree branch! I should have ducked.
Feeling sheepish, I went to the doctor. She said, “Don’t have a cow. You’ll be feeling froggy again soon!” Then I went home and filled out an incident report.
That dream gave me the idea to talk to you.
Did you know that every injury at a scouting activity requiring medical attention beyond first aid must be reported as soon as possible?
Our goal is to file the report and get the insurance claim form to the injured party within 1 business day. We can only reach that goal with your help!
Take a moment now to search online for Scouting America Incident Report and click on Resources for Units. The reporting forms are at the bottom of the page. Bookmark it for future reference.
To email the report to council, go to the yellow “Need help?” button on our council website’s homepage. Look under “Violation and Incident Reporting” for the email address.
Fun fact, you can upload applications and other documents to Member Care through that same yellow button!
Thanks for letting me gallop into this video so people don’t have to pony up more than they have to.
Tyler: But Sarah, why did you have an ice pack on your head if it was just a dream?
Sarah: Uh, bye!!
Join fellow Scout Volunteers across the country for the 2025 National Scouts BSA Spring Recruitment Kickoff, where you'll hear proven strategies, creative ideas, and helpful resources to make your spring recruitment efforts a success. The kickoff is February 27th at 8 pm. You can register now.
Let’s go over some upcoming training! EDGE training is happening! February 23rd at the unit service center. April 5th at Beaumont. May 18th at the unit service center. Scoutmaster basic, which is required for all scoutmasters and assistant scoutmasters, is happening April 11-13th at Firelands. BALOO training, which every cub scout pack needs a few of, is happening April 25th-27th at Firelands. Rangemaster training takes place on April 5th at Beaumont, and April 12th at Firelands. Plus, registrations for wood badge and NYLT are now open. You can find all these training courses, and registrations at lecscouting.org/calendar.
The Cleveland Diocese catholic committee on Scouting invites you to attend the “Called by the Spirit” retreat. All adults involved in Catholic Scouting are welcome to attend. The retreat is on Saturday, March 1st from 9 am to 5 pm at St. Albert the Great in North Royalton. The cost is $5 and breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to clecatholicscouting@gmail.com
The 2025 Wood Badge Breakfast is happening on Saturday, March 1st. Come enjoy a wonderful breakfast, fellowship with other scouters, an auction, and meet the staff for the upcoming course! register now on the council website, and you can send questions to Linda Gray.
The Celebration of Scouting is a tribute to the extraordinary dedication of Scout volunteers, like you, who make a lasting impact every day. Join us for an evening of fellowship and inspiring stories as we honor remarkable individuals with prestigious Council-level awards, including the Silver Beaver Award, Distinguished Award of Merit, Unit Scouter Award, Venturing Leader Award, Duty to God Award, and Ben Hauserman Award. The Celebration of Scouting will be at Ariel International Center on March 8, 2025. You can register now and send your questions to Carol Doe.
Join us for the Youth Resilience Summit on March 13, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion in Cleveland! This free, one-day event brings together professionals, educators, and community leaders to tackle adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and create safe, stable, nurturing environments for our youth.
Hear from top experts, including keynote speaker Dr. Kim Byas, and connect with organizations making a difference. Breakfast and lunch are included—at no cost to you! Help spread the word! Visit LECYRS.org for promotional materials, including pre-written social media posts, and share them with your network.
Reserve your spot today at LECYRS.org. Together, we can build a stronger future for our kids!
Adults work hard, too. Adult recognition retains leaders, promotes excitement, and gives encouragement to the adults in your pack and troop. Learn how to give effective, inexpensive, and fun recognition to the adults in your unit. An adult leader with square knots displayed over the left uniform pocket signifies someone who is in the know and approachable for help by a new parent or leader. Learn about all the knots and other adult awards during a special session at this year’s University of Scouting. Circle the date: Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Lorain County JVS in Oberlin. This year’s theme, “Spring into Scouting: Cultivating Growth and Leadership,” is all about helping you blossom as a leader. With 57 courses to choose from, an engaging midway, top-notch instructors, and a lively keynote panel, this event is your one-stop shop for everything Scouting, including a deep dive into adult recognition for exceptional service. Visit the Lake Erie Council website to view the entire class catalog and reserve your spot. Registration closes in just over 2 weeks!
Get ready for an action-packed day of basketball and discovery! The Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting a STEM Day on Sunday, March 16th and the Lake Erie Council will be part of it! Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an immersive day of STEM and stay to watch the CAVS game. If you have questions you can email stem@cavs.com and you can register now.
Service at the beach Kelley’s Island is officially open for registration! Join us for 2 full weekends full of service, giving back to our beautiful local parks, April 25-27th and May 2-4th. Kelleys Island has a capped capacity so if you're interested, register now before this sells out. Units are responsible for their own ferry transportation to and from the island and cub scouts are welcome to join on Saturdays to help. Any questions, contact Chelsea Rodgers
That’s it for this week folks! Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.
