3-Minute Update - July 10, 2025

Hey everyone, and welcome to this week’s 3-Minute Update!
Tyler’s off this cycle, so you’ve got me—Ian Bailey—coming to you live from the one and only Membership Tracker!

And guess what? We’ve hit 4,631 youth served here in Lake Erie Council! That’s 4,631 high-fives, fist bumps, and future leaders—and we’re charging full speed toward that 6,000 Scout milestone! Let’s keep the momentum going and jump into this week’s news!

Sign up now to get first dips on storefront registrations (opens end of July). Also, key updates and helpful resources. Popcorn sales support everything from camp to local programs. Register today at lecscouting.org/popcorn or contact Anastasia Duller at aduller@scouting.org for help.

Supercharge Your Fall Recruitment! Get ready for two exciting national webinars designed to help you grow your unit and reach more families this Fall.

The Cub Scouts Recruitment Kick-Off is Thursday, July 31 at 8:00 PM ET
Join leaders from across the country for a high-energy session packed with proven strategies, fresh ideas, and inspiration to launch a successful recruitment season.

The Scouts BSA Recruitment Kick-Off is Thursday, August 7 at 8:00 PM ET
This session is tailored for Scouts BSA leaders, with actionable tips and national insights to help you lead bold, effective recruitment in your community.

Don’t miss out—register today and let’s make Fall 2025 our biggest season yet!

The 2026 National Jamboree registration is now open! Register soon to secure your spot! Register before July 15th of this year and receive an exclusive Jamboree duffle bag!

Each day at The Adventure Lab is packed with hands-on fun in STEM, First Aid, Cooking, Arts, Robotics, and more led by trained professionals.

K–5th graders enjoy extra activities like Climbing Wall, Archery, Slingshots, and BB Range.  6th–12th graders get added Climbing Wall time.

Programs run 9:00 AM–4:00 PM with drop-off at 8:45 AM and pickup by 4:30 PM. Lunch is included. Join us for one day or many—every day is a new adventure!

We are celebrating the 25th year of the FEST on Sunday, August the 3rd at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, formerly Borromeo Seminary in Wickliffe. We are requesting help with the Scouting America Climbing Wall and tent display. We are looking for scouters and scouts to help in two hour shifts. Please contact Tony DaFonseca at BSAdad01@gmail.com or visit theFEST.us/volunteer for a day of Free, Family, Fun!!!

This summer, you can enjoy Scouting at home with your family or even while on a family trip.  Become a Scouting summer scholar by completing some requirements, and in the end, you can earn a patch.  A few of the requirements you might be doing all the time, for example, fishing, going to the zoo, or a national park. Visit the link below and get started.  

That’s it for this week folks! Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.