Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from our membership tracker! We’re up to 4855 youth served in Lake Erie Council! We KNOW that we can get over 5000 by the end of September, but can we get to 5300 by then? Let’s get into this week’s news.
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!
Speaking of training, EDGE training at Beaumont is on September 27th, EDGE at Firelands on October 25th, and at the Unit Service center on November 15th. Scoutmaster Basic Training is at Beaumont from September 12th-14th. Register for all these training courses and more online at the council calendar.
And now, a special word from our Scout shop: This is not your regular uniform sale! When you purchase a FULL top to bottom uniform, you will save 20% off the entire uniform!! Contact the store for all the details in the inclusions and exclusions.
The Scout Shop has also extended their store hours to 3pm on Saturdays through October 4th. Stop in today!
Service at the beach Geneva is from September 19th-21st, registration is open now!
Registration for Cub Haunted is open! The first three weekends happening of October are a spooky fun time for the whole family. Make sure you and your pack are signed up to attend!
Attention all Cub Scouts! The Champions for Nature Loop Lab begins at the Adventure Lab in September! Cub Scouts looking to earn their Champions for Nature Loop can attend one of the remaining sessions on September 16th, 23rd 25th, or 30th at The Adventure Lab from 4:30-6pm. Attend as a pack, den, or just you and your family! Sessions are $15 and parents and guardians attending are free. Register today!
For Scouts BSA the Adventure Lab is kicking off its Fall Program in September with some exciting programs! For Second class Scouts and up, attend a 2 part first aid badge lab on September 9th and 30th, For Scouts 14+, we have a Personal Management Badge Lab on September 11th, All scouts can attend the Disability Awareness Badge Lab on September 16th, Safety Badge Lab on Sept 23rd, Chemistry Badge Lab on Sept 25th, and bring your non-scout friends to an Engineering Exploration on Sept 27th! Event specific information can be found on the calendar on the LEC website. For more info, contact Sarah at sarah.demetruk@scouting.org
The national catholic committee on Scouting camporee is being held from October 17th-19th 2025. This “Pilgrims of Hope” camporee is open to all scouts, not just Catholic units. You can find more information here and for any questions contact Jim Hickey.
And hey, there’s still time to fund your adventures through popcorn! The second popcorn order, including chocolate pretzels, are due September 18th by 11:59pm. Sign up today at lecscouting.org/popcorn.
That’s it for this week folks! Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.
