Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews, coming to you live from Jess Weavers desk here at the Lake Erie Council. Jess will be leaving her role with us and starting a new position as the Outdoor Adventures Director of Great Trail council. Jess has played a huge role here at Lake Erie Council, and out at camp Firelands, and we are going to miss her, but we are also very happy and excited for her. Join us, this Monday, February 10th at 6pm out at Firelands for Jess’s sendoff party! Or wish her good luck if you see her out at the Firelands Klondike this weekend. We’ll miss ya Jess! Let’s get into the news!
First, let’s go over some upcoming training! EDGE trainings are 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 trainings, and registrations at lecscouting.org/calendar.
Join troop 504 at Solon high school as they host a Patrol first aid meet on February 16th from 1-4pm. The top 3 scoring patrols receive a prize, and all registered scouts will receive lunch and a patch, and patrols are asked to bring a patrol sized first aid kit and an adult for scoring. They’ve also teamed up with the Solon High school drama club to also provide realistic scenarios and special effects makeup. The cost is $15 and can be paid at the door, but registration is still required prior to the event. Any questions contact Tim or Joe. Register now!
The Eagle Scout Class of 2024, Recognition Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at The Croatian Lodge. Check-in begins at 5pm, dinner starts at 6pm. Register for the event through the link. New this year, we are offering Troop and Family Sponsorships! The multi-level packages include reserved tables as well as Eagle Scout recognition throughout the program booklet and event. If you wish to be a sponsor or if you are a family or troop looking to sponsor, follow the links provided. If you have any questions about the event, reach out to Heather McMillan or Karen Viveros.
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! Early bird pricing is open until February 2nd so register now on the council website 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.
A Scout is helpful, friendly, courteous, and kind. Though these are pillars of the Scout Law, we know that our youth are not immune to lapses and sometimes we witness moments of bullying behavior. As Scouters, we sometimes wait to intervene in order to allow a Scout to advocate for themselves or to allow youth leaders or peers to step up. Maybe we hesitate to step in to avoid embarrassing or making matters worse for the Scout being bullied. And sometimes we fail to act because we just don’t know what to do. We will tackle all of these scenarios and more during two sessions at this year’s University of Scouting. Mark your calendar: Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Lorain County JVS in Oberlin. There are 57 engaging courses to choose from. This event is your one-stop shop for everything Scouting, including a deep dive into bullying mitigation for your unit. Learn to recognize, respond and report from three outstanding instructors leading this class. Choose which courses interest you and sign up today!
Leaders: Are you tired of planning another Den Meeting? Are your Scouts looking for a fresh Troop Meeting experience? Wish you could help support your older Scouts in getting some of those "hard to reach" merit badges? Then you need the ADVNTURE LAB! Available to book in 3-hour sessions, with or without staff instruction, the Adventure Lab is the perfect solution for all levels of Scouting. Your Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, or Post can book us today! Visit cleadventurelab.org for more information and to make your reservation! If you have any questions, contact Sarah.
That’s it for this week folks! Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of scouting alive.
