Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews, coming to you from my first place March Madness bracket! Who do you think is going to win it all? Let’s get into this week’s news.
Scouting America might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don’t endorse any one political party. You could say that rather than being pro-left or pro-right, Scouting America is pro-America. The same applies to your pack, troop, post, ship, or crew. You and your Scouts should Do Your Duty to Country but not by endorsing any one candidate. Scouts should not endorse any specific political party including holding campaign signs, stickers, shirts, hats, or paraphernalia that appear to endorse a candidate or specific party when participating in Scouting activities or when wearing their uniform or any branded Scouting items. The national policy is meant to prevent someone from using our brand to convey support for a candidate or ideology. This prevents Scouts from being used by any party in campaign advertisements or materials.
Let’s go over some upcoming training! EDGE training is happening! April 5th at Beaumont and May 18that 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.
Join us for the Sasquatch Quest Spring Camporee out at Beaumont Scout Reservation on April 11! Activities include Rifle, Archery, Tracking, Animal and Plant Identification, Tomahawk, and more! Sign up today and you can contact Rob Burnham or Anthony Dworning for details.
Calling all Catholic scouts, the “Pilgrims of Hope” Retreat for Jubilee 2025 is happening on Saturday, May 10th at the center for pastoral leadership in Wickliffe Ohio. The cost is $5, and you can register by emailing Jim Hickey. Come in full class A uniforms, and attendees will need to bring 2 food pantry items, a rosary, a brown bag lunch, and the Scout medical forms A & B. Registration closes May 3rd, so don’t delay!
Tough Cubber is happening at Beaumont from May 16 to 18! Check out the council calendar for more information or contact Rob Boehm at rboehmfam@gmail.com or Anthony Dworning!
The culmination of Pinewood Derby season is coming up on June 7th at our 2025 Lake Erie Council Pinewood Derby! Hosted at Swings-N-Things in Olmsted Falls, this is the perfect opportunity for your Pack's Top 3 racers to compete at the council level and showcase what their car can do! It's $10 per youth to register, and each racer will receive a patch for participating! You can register for the Derby on the Council Calendar, and for more information, you can reach out to Ian Bailey.
Following the Derby, Swings-N-Things will be hosting their 2025 Scout Night! This is a fantastic and fun overnight for Scouts of all ages to celebrate Scouting. Go-Karts, Mini Golf, Batting Cages and more will be open and running throughout the night, and it's sure to be an incredible event. Scouts and their Adults can register at https://swingsnthings.centeredgeonline.com/, and the first 100 overnighters to register will receive a Free Overnighter patch! Tickets are $25 per person, and Adults are required to spend the night with their Scouts. Reach out to Ian Bailey for any further questions
The 2026 National Jamboree registration is now open! Register soon to secure your spot! We are looking to fill a 40-person male unit and a 20-person female unit. If you have any questions, send an email to Jamboree@lecbsa.org
Cub Scouts! Are you looking for an amazing summer camp opportunity? Look no further than S'Mores Cub Adventures out at Firelands Scout Reservations! Two weekends, June 20th-22nd and July 25th-27th. Check out the event page for more information or contact Anthony Dworning!
We are still looking for great individuals to join our summer camp staff out at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Positions include ATV director, Archery Director, and many junior staff positions! Apply at BeaumontScoutReservation.org or contact 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.
