3-Minute Update - February 12, 2026

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Anthony Dworning coming to you from Firelands Scout Reservation Seems

We have one Klondike left for 2026! Firelands Scout Reservation will have their Klondike from February 20th-22nd. Sign up now!

Join us for Sap Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation on March 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a day that is equal parts sweet, smoky, and seriously fun.

And yes, there will be a pancake lunch! Come learn the history, the hands on process, and the magic that turns sap into syrup. Bring your curiosity, your appetite, and maybe clothes that can handle a little adventure. Do not miss it. This one is going to be sweet.

If your unit is interested in selling Scout’s Own Syrup and Pancake Mix this spring, now is the perfect time to get involved. It is an easy, crowd pleasing way to raise funds and who can say no to a sweet breakfast?

We will have a full unit funding kit available in early March, making it simple to launch and succeed.

Reach out to Anastasia or Heather to get started and make this your sweetest fundraiser yet!

Hey, are you thinking about looking for a summer job? Come work with me! Applications are now open for Beaumont Scout Reservation summer camp staff. This is a great opportunity to develop skills, make new friends, and help teach Scouts from all over! Apply now at the link. If you have any questions, you can email Dan Goerndt.

There is still a little of time left to register for the Eagle Scout Class of 2025 Celebration Dinner on February 28th.  We encourage all 2025 Eagle Scouts, their families, troops, and friends to attend this exciting evening. Please register by February 14th by visiting the following link: Registration.

This year’s Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast will be held Saturday, March 14th at Lakewood high school. Doors open at 8am and the program begins at 8:45. Early bird pricing is $15 for adults (through Feb. 15th, then price goes to $20) and $7.50 for youth (through March 8th). Registration is open now through March 8th so sign up today! The Breakfast is looking for more auction items of various price ranges to be used in our Live & Silent Auctions. Please contact Linda Gray with any questions.

Join us, March 21st for this year’s University of Scouting. The University of Scouting is a Council-wide supplemental training extravaganza for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders as well as potential leaders, Commissioners, Committee Members, and youth.  The best instructors available will help enhance your leadership skills to work with the youth of our communities.  Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lorain County JVS in Oberlin, OH.  Register here.  Contact Dave Sechnick at dave.sechnick@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The Adventure Lab is the place to be, and they have programs for YOU!  All Labs are open to Scouts AND Students, so invite your friends. To register for a Badge Lab visit the Lab Calendar. These Labs are held at the Adventure Lab inside the Unit Service Center in downtown Cleveland. For more information, contact Sarah Demetruk, the Adventure Lab Director, at sarah.demetruk@gmail.com. We can't wait to see you there!

Are you a new Scoutmaster or ASM? Thank you for jumping into the volcano!  Scoutmaster Basic Training will give you all the tools you need to lead and train the youth of your Scout Troop.  And we'll do it in an outdoor experience that will give you a lived appreciation for the challenges of a youth learning to lead in a weekend campout.  We have two sessions scheduled for 2026 - April 10-12 at Firelands and September 11-13 at Beaumont.  Register now at the link provided. Registration

BALOO training will be April 25th and 26th at Firelands. NYLT registration is still open for their course in June. Wood Badge registration is open, and that course will take place across 2 weekends in July and August. Find all of these and more training opportunities online on the council calendar.

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

3-Minute Update - January 29, 2026

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s (slightly longer than) 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from inside a snow globe! Seems fitting! Hopefully everyone is staying warm out there during this nasty winter weather. Now, let’s jump into this week’s news.

Hey, let’s start out this week with a very important announcement. By now, most of you are aware that Safeguarding Youth Training has replaced the old Youth Protection Training. That new training is mandatory for all adults to complete BEFORE May 31st of this year. Even if your old YPT is valid for longer, everyone must complete the new training by the deadline. Don’t wait, the new training is available right now online at my.scouting.org. Lake Erie Council has been one of the highest performing councils for youth protection nationwide, so let’s keep that trend going and knock out this new training!

 One Klondike left for 2026! Firelands Scout Reservation will have their Klondike from February 20th-22nd. Sign up now!

Registration for the Eagle Scout Class of 2025 Celebration Dinner is now open! The celebration dinner will be taking place at The American Croatian Lodge in Eastlake on February 28th beginning at 5pm. We encourage all 2025 Eagle Scouts, their families, troops, and friends to attend this exciting evening. Please register by February 14th by visiting the following link: Registration.
Additionally, we want to showcase all of the Eagle Scout's hard work on the big screen! Please submit any service project photos to: This Link
Finally, for those who cannot make it but would still like to sponsor the event, please visit the following link for info on giving opportunities: Sponsor Form. Any additional questions, please reach out to Heather McMillan or Karen Viveros

Join us for Sap Camp out at Beaumont Scout Reservation on March 7th from 10am-4pm. Participants will get to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. Activities include tree tapping, log splitting, syrup tasting, a pancake lunch, and more! Don’t miss out!

During the month of February many units will be taking part in their local Scout Sunday celebrations. If your unit will be recognized during a Scout Sunday service, you are encouraged to use this free Power Point Template from the national office to help showcase all your scouts success from this year. Check out our website for all faith based presentations: https://lecscouting.org/faith-based-celebrations.

This year’s Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast will be held Saturday, March 14th at Lakewood high school. Doors open at 8am and the program begins at 8:45. Early bird pricing is $15 for adults (through Feb. 15th, then price goes to $20) and $7.50 for youth (through March 8th). Tickets purchased at the door the day of the event will be $25 (Adult) and $15 (Youth). Registration is open now through March 8th so sign up today! Don't forget to complete & submit an Annual WB Ticket form & WB Hall of Fame Nomination form by the Friday, Feb. 20th deadline. Fillable forms and instructions on whom to send them to are all on the registration page. The Breakfast is looking for more auction items of various price ranges to be used in our Live & Silent Auctions. Especially those items which are unique, hand-made, fun gift baskets, camping items, etc). Please contact Linda Gray at Lmgray55@gmail.com, if you have something you would like to donate to the Breakfast Auction. If you want your items listed in the breakfast program book or through other communications, please supply item information to Linda by Wed., Feb. 18th.

Join us, March 21st for this year’s University of Scouting. The University of Scouting is a Council-wide supplemental training extravaganza for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders as well as potential leaders, Commissioners, Committee Members, and youth.  The best instructors available will help enhance your leadership skills to work with the youth of our communities.  Bring your unit’s Leadership Team so you can share the knowledge. We also offer courses suited to the needs and interests of Youth Scouts. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lorain County JVS in Oberlin, OH.  Information is on the Council Website, with registration going live February 2, 2026. Contact Dave Sechnick at dave.sechnick@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The Adventure Lab is the place to be, and they have programs for YOU!  Sign up now for Badge Labs and Explorations happening through mid-May. February Badge Labs include Digital Technology, Personal Management, Home Cooking, First Aid, Welding, and a special Scouting Heritage Badge Lab on February 8th- Scouting’s Birthday! These Labs are open to Scouts AND Students, so invite your friends. To register for a Badge Lab visit the Lab Calendar. These Labs are held at the Adventure Lab inside the Unit Service Center in downtown Cleveland. For more information, contact Sarah Demetruk, the Adventure Lab Director, at sarah.demetruk@gmail.com. We can't wait to see you there!

Are you a new Scoutmaster or ASM? Thank you for jumping into the volcano!  Scoutmaster Basic Training will give you all the tools you need to lead and train the youth of your Scout Troop.  And we'll do it in an outdoor experience that will give you a lived appreciation for the challenges of a youth learning to lead in a weekend campout.  We have two sessions scheduled for 2026 - April 10-12 at Firelands and September 11-13 at Beaumont.  Register now at the link provided. Registration

BALOO training will be April 25th and 26th at Firelands. NYLT registration is still open for their course in June. Wood Badge registration is open, and that course will take place across 2 weekends in July and August. Find all of these and more training opportunities online on the council calendar.

Hey, are you thinking about looking for a summer job? Applications are now open for Beaumont scout reservation summer camp staff. This is a great opportunity to develop skills, make new friends, and help teach Scouts from all over! Apply now at the link provided. If you have any questions, you can email Dan Goerndt.

One last quick announcement- If your unit has any pictures, videos, or stories of your Scouts in action, we want to hear about it! We want to highlight your Scouts and their accomplishments, service projects, camping trips, and whatever other stories you have to share. Send your submissions to Leccommunications@lecscouting.org for your chance to be featured on Lake Erie Council social media and promotions!

I’d like to end this week’s episode with a huge thank you and shout out to First Energy, who just made an incredible donation of three pickup trucks to Beaumont Scout Reservation. This is a huge gift, and we are so grateful for the generosity that First Energy has shown to us and our council of Scouts. Well, that’s it for this week folks! Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.  

3-Minute Update - January 16, 2026

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from Liberty Hall in Philadelphia! This seemed appropriate given that we’ve just kicked off America 250, a yearlong 250th birthday celebration for the United States! Scouts and units are going to have plenty of opportunities to get involved and partake in some fun events all year long, so make sure you stay tuned in the coming weeks and months to get more information! Now, let’s jump into this weeks news.

Klondike reservations are open. January 23rd- 25th, and the 30th through February 1st are the 2 remaining Beaumont klondikes, and Firelands will have theirs from February 20th-22nd. Sign up now!

Solon troop 504 is hosting a First Aid Meet on February 8th from 11am-3pm at Solon School. This patrol based competition will test Scouts knowledge of first aid skills and team work. The cost is $15 per Scout and they ask that each patrol bring their own patrol first aid kit. Additionally, the Solon High drama club will be providing stage makeup and special effects for a realistic first aid experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Sign up at this link before January 16th to reserve your spot!

Join us for Sap Camp out at Beaumont Scout Reservation on March 7th from 10am-4pm. Participants will get to learn all about the history and process of making maple syrup. Activities include tree tapping, log splitting, syrup tasting, a pancake lunch, and more! Don’t miss out!

This year’s Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast will be held Saturday, March 14th at Lakewood high school. Doors open at 8am and the program begins at 8:45. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for youth. Tickets purchased at the door the day of the event will be $25. Registration is open now through March 8th so sign up today!

Join us, March 21st for this year’s University of Scouting. The University of Scouting is a Council-wide supplemental training extravaganza for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders as well as potential leaders, Commissioners, Committee Members, and youth.  The best instructors available will help enhance your leadership skills to work with the youth of our communities. Bring your unit’s Leadership Team so you can share the knowledge. We also offer courses suited to the needs and interests of Youth Scouts. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lorain County JVS in Oberlin, OH.  Information is on the Council Website, with registration going live February 2, 2026. Contact Dave Sechnick at dave.sechnick@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Spring programs at the Adventure Lab are now live! Sign up now for Badge Labs and Explorations happening from January through mid May. January badge labs include Game Design, Electronics, Programming, Chess, fingerprinting, leatherworking, and disability awareness. For a full list of labs, visit the council calendar. These labs are held at the adventure lab in the unit service center.

Hey, are you thinking about looking for a summer job? Applications are now open for Beaumont scout reservation summer camp staff. This is a great opportunity to develop skills, make new friends, and help teach Scouts from all over! Apply now at the link provided. If you have any questions, you can email 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.  

3-Minute Update - December 11, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews and this week is the unit renewal deadline! That’s right, Friday, December 12th before 5pm, unit renewals are to be completed! This includes online submission through my.scouting, payment of the $100 charter fee, and a fully signed annual charter agreement. Please call your service executive or our membercare team for any assistance you need!

The deadline to nominate candidates for our council level awards is December 15th and nominations can be submitted to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org. If you know someone deserving of recognition at the unit, area, or council level then we want to hear about it! Find all the award descriptions and nomination forms on the council website.

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. One last EDGE training for this year is taking place on December 21st at the Unit service center. Also, registrations for next summer’s Wood Badge course are now open. Don’t delay, sign up today!

The Cleveland Scout Shop will be providing an opportunity for the Scouting community to help local Scout members who may need uniforms and uniform items.  
 From now until December 14, a giving tree will be set up at the Scout Shop with giving cards.  These cards will have the first name of the Scout and their needs.  Supporters can purchase items that will be passed on. If you have a Scout in need or would like to help, please contact the staff at the Cleveland Scout Shop. If you have any questions you can email the Scout Shop.

Solon troop 504 is hosting a First Aid Meet on February 8th from 11am-3pm at Solon School. This patrol based competition will test scouts knowledge of first aid skills and team work. The cost is $15 per scout and they ask that each patrol bring their own patrol first aid kit. Additionally, the Solon High drama club will be providing stage makeup and special effects for a realistic first aid experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Sign up at this link before January 16th to reserve your spot!

As a quick note, some updates have been made to the Scouting America national policy regarding fundraising for local units. To see the full announcement and read the changes, you can visit this website.

Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.

3-Minute Update - November 20, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from our membership tracker! As of today we are currently serving 5364 youth in Lake Erie Council. Also, remember how I said that we had a great October? Well, we did 20% more growth this October than we did last year, and we were one of the top 5 councils in the whole country for percentage growth for October. Job well done everyone and thank you for helping to bring the joys of scouting to so many new families! Now, let’s get into this week’s news.

• Unit Renewal season is here! As a reminder, a complete Unit Renewal includes:
  Online submission through My.Scouting.org or paper copy submitted at the Service Center

• Payment of the $100 Unit Charter Fee

• An annual charter agreement signed by Executive officers, Charter org reps, committee chairs, and your unit serving executives. Deadline for renewal is December 12 (renewals submitted after this date will incur a $100 late fee). All information regarding unit renewal as well as all relevant documents, can be found on the council website under the Member Renewal tab. Contact your Unit Support Executive or Member Care team with questions

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. One last EDGE training for this year is taking place on December 21st at the Unit service center. Also, registrations for next summer’s Wood Badge course are now open. Don’t delay, sign up today!

It’s Time to Nominate Our Outstanding Volunteers! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in service to Scouting? Lake Erie Council is now accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver, Distinguished Award of Merit, Unit Scouter Award, Torch of Gold, Venturing Leadership Award, and Duty to God Award. Help us recognize those who make an incredible impact on our youth and communities. To find more information about these awards, and the applications for each, visit lecscouting.org/council-awards. The deadline is December 15th and nominations can be submitted to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org.

The unit service center has a small stockpile of American flags ready to be retired. If your unit is planning a flag retirement and is in need of some additional flags, contact Heather at the service center to arrange for pickup.

It’s time to start planning your packs trip to this year’s Holidays at camp. Saturday December 6th and Saturday December 13th at Firelands Scout reservation, there will be wreath making, snowmen challenges, cookie decorating, wagon rides and caroling, AND a visit from the big man himself! Don’t miss this awesome family friendly day of holiday cheer at Firelands Scout reservation, sign up today!

The Cleveland Scout Shop will be providing an opportunity for the Scouting community to help local Scout members who may need uniforms and uniform items.  From now until December 14, a giving tree will be set up at the Scout Shop with giving cards.  These cards will have the first name of the Scout and their needs.  Supporters can purchase items that will be passed on. If you have a Scout in need or would like to help, please contact the staff at the Cleveland Scout Shop. If you have any questions you can email the Scout Shop.

 Lastly for this week, a big thank you to everyone who has donated items to and helped maintain the Dauby Scouting museum located here in the Unit Service center. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and enjoyed by many. That’s it for this week folks! As a reminder, the Lake Erie Council Office will be closed November 24–28.  Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of scouting alive. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

3-Minute Update - November 6, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from our membership tracker! Well with a new month comes new scouts dropping off of unit rosters. We took a step back to 5309 members, but we’re still climbing! Check your unit rosters every month to make sure all the names that should be there are still there. If any scouts lapse their membership and fall off your roster, call our membe rcare team for assistance! That said, we’ve welcomed more new scouts this fall than we did last year, and we’ve still got plenty of time to grow on that success! Now, let’s get into this weeks news.

Shoutout to all who’ve already sent submissions for our Together We Grow campaign. Thanks for helping bring more families into Scouting! If you haven’t jumped in yet, there’s still time! Every new Scout you recruit gets you entered into a drawing for our grand prize: four tickets to Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at the KeyBank State Theatre, plus an overnight stay at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Cleveland with dinner, breakfast, and valet parking all included. Deadline for submissions is November 15, 2025. So keep those names coming, let’s finish strong. Together We Grow!

• Unit Renewal season begins November 1! A complete Unit Renewal includes:

• Online submission through My.Scouting.org or paper copy submitted at the Service Center

• Payment of the $100 Unit Charter Fee

• An annual charter agreement signed by Executive officers, Charter org reps, committee chairs, and your unit serving executives. Deadline for renewal is December 12 (renewals submitted after this date will incur a $100 late fee). Note: The Lake Erie Council Office will be closed November 24–28. All information regarding unit renewal as well as all relevant documents, can be found on the council website under the Member Renewal tab. Contact your Unit Support Executive or Member Care team with questions

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. We also have 2 more EDGE training courses being offered in 2025. November 15th and December 21st, both are being held at the Unit service center. Don’t delay, sign up today!

Join us in making a difference! Scouting for Food is right around the corner, and we’re calling on all units to take part in this powerful service project. It’s a chance to give back, strengthen your community, and show what Scouting is all about. Let’s come together to fight hunger: one can, one bag, one good turn at a time. Sign up your unit today! Sign up and request your door hangers at lecscouting.org/scoutingforfood.

It’s Time to Nominate Our Outstanding Volunteers! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in service to Scouting? Lake Erie Council is now accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver, Distinguished Award of Merit, Unit Scouter Award, Torch of Gold, Venturing Leadership Award, and Duty to God Award. Help us recognize those who make an incredible impact on our youth and communities. To find more information about these awards, and the applications for each, visit lecscouting.org/council-awards. The deadline is December 15th and nominations can be submitted to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org.

The unit service center has a small stockpile of American flags ready to be retired. If your unit is planning a flag retirement and is in need of some additional flags, contact Heather at the service center to arrange for pickup.

It’s time to start planning your packs trip to this year’s Holidays at camp. Saturday December 6th and Saturday December 13th at Firelands Scout reservation, there will be wreath making, snowmen challenges, cookie decorating, wagon rides and caroling, AND a visit from the big man himself! Don’t miss this awesome family friendly day of holiday cheer at Firelands Scout reservation, sign up today!

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

3-Minute Update - October 23, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from our membership tracker! We’ve made it all the way up to 5,343 youth members in Lake Erie Council! We’re bringing in anywhere from 10-20 new youth members every day right now. Let’s keep it up and crush our goal of 6000 members!

Unit Renewal season begins November 1! A complete Unit Renewal includes:

• Online submission through My.Scouting.org or paper copy submitted at the Service Center

• Payment of the $100 Unit Charter Fee

• An annual charter agreement signed by Executive officers, Charter org reps, committee chairs, and your unit serving executives. Deadline for renewal is December 12 (renewals submitted after this date will incur a $100 late fee). Note: The Lake Erie Council Office will be closed November 24–28. All information regarding unit renewal as well as all relevant documents, can be found on the council website under the Member Renewal tab. Contact your Unit Support Executive or Member Care team with questions

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!

We have 2 more EDGE training courses being offered in 2025. November 15th and December 21st, both are being held at the Unit service center. Don’t delay, sign up today! Also, in the world of training, rangemaster training is taking place at Beaumont Scout reservation on November 1st from 9am to 4pm. The cost is $20, and lunch is provided. For questions about the rangemaster training course, reach out to Julia Hearne and to sign up for these and other training courses, visit the council calendar.

Join us in making a difference! Scouting for Food is right around the corner, and we’re calling on all units to take part in this powerful service project. It’s a chance to give back, strengthen your community, and show what Scouting is all about. Let’s come together to fight hunger: one can, one bag, one good turn at a time. Sign up your unit today! Sign up and request your door hangers at lecscouting.org/scoutingforfood.

Do you have Scouts with only partially completed merit badges and need help to finish? If you have partials for communication, Emergency preparedness, first aid, fire safety, fish and wildlife management, golf, painting, safety, search and rescue, or wilderness survival, than you should fill out this brief surveyso that the adventure lab can put together programs to help finish your badge! If you have questions or need help with different partially completed badges, please reach out to Sarah Demetruk.

Cub Fun Day is taking place at Firelands Scout reservation on Saturday, November 8th from 9am to 4pm. Activities will include archery, BB’s, slingshots, fishing, apple smashing, and more. This awesome day is filled with range and target activities as well as other big hit programs, making it a great first camp excursion for packs with new members! Sign up today!

It’s Time to Nominate Our Outstanding Volunteers! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in service to Scouting? Lake Erie Council is now accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver, Distinguished Award of Merit, Unit Scouter Award, Torch of Gold, Venturing Leadership Award, and Duty to God Award. Help us recognize those who make an incredible impact on our youth and communities. To find more information about these awards, and the applications for each, visit lecscouting.org/council-awards. The deadline is December 15th and nominations can be submitted to Michelle.Cali@scouting.org.

HO HO HO! It’s time to start planning your packs trip to this years Holidays at camp. Saturday December 6th and Saturday December 13th at Firelands Scout reservation, there will be wreath making, snowmen challenges, cookie decorating, wagon rides and caroling, AND a visit from the big man himself! Don’t miss this awesome family friendly day of holiday cheer at Firelands Scout reservation, sign up today!

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

3-Minute Update - October 9, 2025

Welcome to this weeks  3-minute update. I’m Anthony Dworning coming to your from one of the bar graveyards! In recruitment news,  We’ve made it all the way up to 5,221 youth members in Lake Erie Council! Let’s keep up the good work and make October just as awesome as September was! With that, let’s jump into this week’s news.

Cub Fun Day is taking place at Firelands Scout reservation on Saturday, November 8th from 9am to 4pm. Activities will include archery, BB’s, slingshots, fishing, apple smashing, and more. This awesome day is filled with range and target activities as well as other big hit programs, making it a great first camp excursion for packs with new members! Sign up today!

Troops join us on November 14-15 at BSR for a merit badge university, badges that will be offered are citizenship and Society, AI, cyber security, rifle, public speaking, and more contact Heather McMilian for more information

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 is at Firelands on October 25th, and at the Unit Service center on November 15th. Sign up through the council calendar!

There’s still time to register for the upcoming Fire Safety Merit Badge University session at the Western Reserve Fire Museum on Saturday, October 18. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Heather McMillan. Register now!

Do you have scouts with only partially completed merit badges and need help to finish? If you have partials for communication, Emergency preparedness, first aid, fire safety, fish and wildlife management, golf, painting, safety, search and rescue, or wilderness survival, than you should fill out this brief surveyso that the adventure lab can put together programs to help finish your badge! If you have questions or need help with different partially completed badges, please reach out to Sarah Demetruk.

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

3-Minute Update - September 11, 2025

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.

3-Minute Update - August 28, 2025

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 4709 youth served in Lake Erie Council! Every day and every new scout gets us one step closer to 6000! Now, let’s get into this week’s news. 

Back to school time is just around the corner! It’s time to start planning your units fall recruitment events. Contact your unit service executive for assistance and don’t forget to request your materials early!

Speaking of back to school, remember that training is 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, Baloo at Firelands is September 6th and 7th, EDGE training Beaumont on September 27th, EDGE 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 trainings and more online at the council calendar.

Service at the beach Geneva is from September 19th-21st, registration is open now!

Registration for Cub Haunted is open! Happening the first three weekends in October, register soon to take advantage of the early bird price! Our spooky, scary, haunted mansion theme is complete with pumpkin carving, cider making, haunted trails and fall fun! Also looking for troops to volunteer.

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 6 sessions on September 9th, 11th, 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.

Beaumont’s Wilderness Engineers weekend is September 12th-14th! No special skills necessary, just the desire to help bring the Scouting program to all youth through a positive camping experience. Meals & housing are provided! Wilderness Engineers is open to anyone who is 18 years old or older!

Following Wilderness engineers, we are excited to invite you to be part of a very special event – The Stewards of Beaumont – a gathering that brings together friends, families, alumni, and supporters of Beaumont Scout Reservation to celebrate our camp's legacy and ensure its continued success for generations to come. September 14, 2025 at 12:30pm in the Augustus. Register today!

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.   

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