Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews, coming to you from the Daytona 500 where Eagle Scout William Byron just came in first place for the 2nd year in a row! Congratulations William. Now, lets get into this weeks news!
Let’s go over some upcoming training! EDGE training is happening! April 5th at Beaumont and 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 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 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 with your network.
Reserve your spot today at L-E-C-Y-R-S dot org. Together, we can build a stronger future for our kids!
Calling all Scouts BSA youth! We know that weekend campouts are one of the troop activities that practically every Scout loves. These weekends often feature hiking, swimming, outdoor cooking, campfires, patrol challenges, and more. Learning how to plan for a successful weekend campout is just one of several sessions specifically designed for youth at this year’s University of Scouting. Other youth topics include: Den Chief and Chaplains Aid training, How to run a successful PLC, What do the Adults Do? and a Life to Eagle class. Join us on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Lorain County JVS in Oberlin and learn from our council’s best instructors. There’s something for everyone with a catalog of 57 courses to choose from. Our theme “Spring into Scouting: Cultivating Growth and Leadership,” is all about helping you blossom as a youth or adult leader. Don’t miss this one-stop shop for everything Scouting. Hurry, registration closes soon.
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, on 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.
