LEC 3 Minute Update - August 19, 2022

Mornin', all! And greetings from downtown Cleveland! I'm in the Flats by the Foundry, which is a beautifully redone rowing and fitness facility on the banks of the Cuyahoga. In fact, this facility was redone over the course of 2015 to the tune of about $14 million, transforming it from a decrepit turn-of-the-second-to-last century warehouse to a modern, state of the art facility with a lot of old school character.

It's also where the entire staff was on Wednesday, putting as much fun in fundraising as we could in our last development event! So for those of you still waiting on an email from me, I apologize!

But here we are, a beautiful day in this beautiful city, and this is everything you need to know this week!

Here we have Scout Shop Updates, Training Updates, Cub Haunted Reminders, a call to Scouts for volunteering, Scouting for Food, the NYLT/Wood Badge Annual Alumni Event, and a quick blurb about fall recruiting resources.

The Cleveland Scout Shop has 10% of uniform bottoms with purchase of the top until October 30th, so stop in today!

There are many upcoming Trainings this fall for adult leaders, including: mobile climbing wall training, BALOO, SM Basic, Rangemaster, and GAMES training. Check out the council calendar and continue learning how to make the program for the Scouts in your unit the best it can be!

The Wood Badge/NYLT annual alumni reunion is slated for September 17th on the Wyandot side of Firelands, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Register now at this link to get together, reminisce, and try out the new games from the new syllabus! Questions should go to John Z.

Cub Scouts: it isn't too late to register for the fun fall we are offering you all! Cub Haunted in October is still taking registrants, as well as Scouts BSA volunteers for the event. Contact Grace with any questions.

Additionally, there's an overnighter in September you should consider because it'll be a Cosmic time! An out of this world experience!! That's September 9th thru 11th. Register now!

In reality though, folks, this is potentially the first chance any new recruits will have to experience a fun, outdoor, Scouting experience together as a family. It's a big deal, because new Scout families who go camping early on will stay in Scouting longer and become more dedicated. So don't miss out yourselves, and make sure to invite those new recruits along.

There's a volunteer opportunity this Saturday in Cleveland to help the Big Rock & Roll Run Saturday morning. It starts in the Inner Harbor and ends at Edgewater Park. Interested volunteers should email Mark.

To those of you Scouting for Food this weekend, thank you and good luck! We look forward to hearing how much food you gathered to report on in a couple of weeks! Additionally, if you want to Scout for Food later, we have the resources for your unit now, here, at the service center, so call member care to ask for some!

Lastly, if you need recruitment materials, or a council presence at your scheduled school talks or join nights, request them now using this form! No matter who or where you are, definitely use this form to request your resources, as it is the only way to guarantee our staff won't lose sight of your request in this busy fall season!

And folks, that's a wrap for this week's three minute update. Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We'll see you next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update - August 11, 2022

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s 3 minute update! This week I’m in Parma! Ohio’s 7th largest city is also home to some of the most notable ethnic churches in the area, including St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, home to some of the best kielbasa and pierogi dinners, and the Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple, spiritual home to the Hindu population of the area. Stop by the Make Believe Family Fun Center and the West Creek Reservation is definitely worth a visit!

Okay, this week in Scouting you should know about:

-upcoming training opportunities, the fall unit funding sale, Stewards of Firelands, Wilderness Engineers, Scout Shop Updates, and some cool upcoming camping opportunities!

First, the Firelands Trading Post and Scout Store has some great camp branded zip up hoodies and tees. Stop by Friday from 5-9 or Saturday 10-4 to get yours!

If you have given to the Stewards of Firelands before and have not received a letter in the mail inviting you to this year’s event, contact Danny Thomas as soon as you can! We want to see you September 12th for a strong showing in support of camp!

Now for this week’s fun fact: why hasn’t the sun gone to college? Because it already has a million degrees!!

Oh, that’s beautiful!

Say, speaking of outer space, there’s a Cosmic Cub Scout weekend coming up at Firelands this September! Sign up today, and contact Natalie Heiser with any questions!

Beaumont also has a great fall camporee planned, so register now and contact John Shrock if you’d like to know more!

And now, we have training opportunities galore to explore! BALOO and SM Basic training each have two sessions scheduled this fall, the first of which will be at the end of this month! Check out the calendar and register now for these introductory courses in getting you as many outdoor skills as a weekend can offer!

Additionally, rock wall trainings are on the calendar this august and September: ask Noah Boksansky if you have any questions. Remember that rock wall certifications are only good for two years, so renew now if you must!

Rangemaster training for use of archery or BB gun ranges is this October, and Julia Hearne is your point of contact for this training!

Lastly, Getting Adults More Expertise in Scouting is the main goal of our GAMES training in November at Lake Erie College! There are many awesome offerings for Scouters to have fun while sharpening their skills, so come on out and learn lots!

There’s still time to register for the National Jamboree in 2023! All the info you need to know can be found at this link, so sign up today!

Folks, there is still the chance to learn about the popcorn/syrup sale this fall, in addition to recruitment best practices! We are hosting a virtual meeting on August 16th from 7-745 pm, and anyone who hasn’t made it to one of our in person sessions should plan on attending! Follow this link to register. Please note, you must register in order to get the zoom link. Contact Jake Brown with questions.

Lastly, everyone participating in Scouting for Food has until Monday to email me what address they’d like patches and door hangers delivered to, in addition to register for the drive at all! Registration is here, and you can email me with any questions.

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! I’ve gotta grab a sausage sandwich and hop on the Jennings!

LEC 3 Minute Update - August 5, 2022

Hello everyone, and thanks for tuning into this week’s three minute update, brought to you from Times Square! Watching out for pickpockets and fresh wads of gum on the sidewalk is totally worth it! The bright lights and big city are the perfect place for this week’s three minute update.

This week we have: Scouting for Food, popcorn, adult applications, the revised Eagle Scout application, Cub Haunted, National Jamboree, Wood Badge, and the Firelands Stewards, along with this week’s fun fact!

But first, let’s talk about incident reports. Nobody likes them, but they exist to document three areas of concern 1) physical, meaning injury, illness, or damage, 2) policy violations, such as violations of the Scouter Code of Conduct or Youth Protection infractions, and 3) Near Misses, meaning that one of these things almost happened and could happen again. Registered volunteers and professional Scouters are required to submit reports whenever these things happen, per BSA’s membership standards.

As a reminder, instances of abuse or serious/fatal injury need to be reported immediately. In such cases, contact the Scout Executive immediately. In other, less serious cases, the report must be submitted within 24 hours of occurrence. Contact Member Care to help you walk through the reporting process.

There’s a revised Eagle Scout Application out there, folks! You can find this latest version on our council website at this link: Eagle Scout — Lake Erie Council (lecbsa.org).

 It isn’t too late to sign up for the 2023 National Jamboree! Any Scout 12 years or older is able to attend this assembly of youths to enjoy patch trading, bmx biking, and so much more! Questions go to Phil Williams, and the link to register is here!

Previous Firelands Stewards: you should now have received your mailed invitation to join us for this years’ stewards’ dinner, on September 12th. If you haven’t donated toward Firelands projects before but would like to, please register at this link. Questions go to Danny Thomas.

Online adult applications are now optional for your unit! If your unit would like to enable online applications to be submitted online, the Chartered Org Rep must log in to their my.scouting.org portal and enable the feature on the Unit Pin. Shoot questions for how to enable this feature over to member care!

Scouting for Food door hangers are officially somewhere between the Pacific Ocean and the Western-most point on I-80 in California! This to say, if you’re itching to get your door hangers for the Scouting for Food weekends, don’t fret! Michelle will be in touch with you as soon as they’re here!

And it’s still not too late to sign up for Scouting for Food! Do so at this link!

The Scout-oriented popcorn training, previously scheduled for this Saturday, is cancelled due to lack of sign ups. Nevertheless, Scouts should sign up to sell popcorn this fall! Your unit can do so at this link!

Any troops interested in offering service hours toward this year’s Cub Haunted weekends should contact Grace! This is a great opportunity to not only have a lot of fun at camp, but also to showcase your Troop at the biggest Cub Scouting event we host each year! Of course, Packs should register for Cub Haunted now at this link!

And lastly, Rocket Day is upcoming August 13th, next weekend! So if you haven’t signed up yet, please do so here.

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you! We’ll see ya next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update - July 28, 2022

Hello everyone! And welcome to this week’s three minute update. Coming to you from Twinsburg, Ohio! Here’s a fun fact for you: Twinsburg was originally called Millsville, until twin brother settlers purchased land, then deemed it for public use, on the condition the name change to Twinsburg. Now isn’t that cool? Twinsburg is home to Twins Days each year, and is definitely a cool hangout for those passing through I480. Check it out!

Alright, in this week’s update we have: Scout Shop Updates, Rocket Day, Upcoming Training Opportunities, Upcoming Fall Events, this week’s pro tip, and this week’s fun fact.

From the Firelands Trading Post: regular hours are now back, and if you didn’t get your S’more Cub Scout Adventures keychain, stop by to get ‘em for a swingin’ deal!

From the Cleveland Scout Shop, from August 1st until October 30th, you can save 10% off uniform bottoms when you purchase them with the matching uniform top! Stop in now to save!

Do you want to keep learning in Scouting? We have training opportunities upcoming for you! SM Basic is September 9th through 11th, and October 14th thru 16th. BALOO, for Cub leaders, is August 26th thru 28th and September 30th thru October 2nd. G.A.M.E.S. training will be November 12th. Check out the calendar and register today!

Remember that online trainings are available for position-specific courses, as well as Youth Protection Training. Contact Member Care if you’d like to organize an in-person training for one of these courses for members of your committee!

Member Care also wants to remind you that courtesy emails about Youth protection status, and other relevant Scouting information, is pulled from your my.scouting.org account. Make sure your email is up to date so you can stay in the know!

Want to learn more about the unit funding sale this fall? Taste the products, perfect your sales pitch, get help building a plan and learning the technology while having a fun time rock climbing, doing shooting sports and so much more?! Well, come out to the Unit Service Center on August 6th for Scout Training Day. All Scouts are welcome to join us. The event is from 11 AM till 1 PM but feel free to pop-in anytime. We can’t wait to see you there. Register here.

It’s not too late to register for Scouting for Food! Do so now, and serve your community well while also raising awareness of Scouting! Contact Michelle Cali with questions.

And now for this week’s fun fact: how long does it take to microwave fish?

Why, tuna-half minutes, of course!!!

Say speaking of microwaves, do you want to learn more about the popcorn and syrup sale this fall? Well, stop on by the Unit Service Center on August 6th from 11 to 1 to Taste the products, perfect your sales pitch, get help building a plan and learning the technology while having a fun time rock climbing, doing shooting sports and so much more! Register here!

 And that’s a wrap, folks! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! See you next week!

LEC 3 Minute Update - July 21, 2022

Greetings! So, last week we had a technical glitch that prevented us from sharing the 3 minute update via email. So this week it’s a 6-minute update! Let’s take a look at some old news…

Folks, even though that was supposed to go out last week, I hope you still took all that news to heart! A couple things to add for this week are…

This week’s shout-out, this week’s pro tip, and a note about special hours at the Firelands store this week:

As we enter the final week of summer camp for Beaumont, the Ranger Staff would like to thank all of the Troops that completed service projects at camp this summer. The place looks and works even better now, thanks to your efforts!

Don’t forget about Rocket Day on August 13th, along with the Captains and Crushers Overnighters! Email Jim Vanderpool with any questions!

The Firelands Trading Post has special hours this week, in order to best accommodate the massive number of Cub Scouts attending camp this weekend! On Thursday, they’re open from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday will be 9:00 to 9:00, Saturday will be 9:30 to 7:00, and Sunday they’ll be open from 9:30 until Noon. Stop in and get a slushie, a hoodie, and all sorts of other goodies!

Do you not know who your unit’s popcorn kernel or fundraising chair is going to be yet? Well do that person a favor and register them….., er, no, I read that wrong, have them register the Unit for the upcoming fall sale! There’s a lot of important updates being sent to units by Trails’ End, and you won’t receive this information if your unit is not registered. The point of contact can always change later! Register now at this link.

And lastly, here’s a great big fun announcement to make! The Lake Erie Council is proud to present G.A.M.E.S. Training on November 12th at Lake Erie College. For those of you that know a thing about Scouting because you’ve seen a thing or two about Scouting, consider this to be the latest rendition of a University of Scouting or Baden Powell Institute-type of event. For those of you, like me, who never had to crank a car starter, this training is an all day opportunity to learn a lot more about Scoutings’ myriad of topics, from getting more information about what a den is, to learning about leave no trace principles, to cooking in the great outdoors, and even taking time to rethink how to be as focused on diversity and inclusion as you can at the unit level: this training will definitely have something in it for you! The best part is that each training will have a game-theme to it, meaning this won’t be a death-by-powerpoint day! No ma’am! This will be an interactive day of fun for adult Scouters to learn new skills while having a blast! There will also be a midway of information to learn from between sessions and during lunch! $25 adult participant fees will include program supplies, learning materials, and lunch, and $5 extra will cover babysitting for your future Scout. Why are there periods between the letters in G.A.M.E.S.? Because on that day, we will be Getting Adults More Expertise in Scouting! Man, I’m having fun just talking about this! Questions should go to event chair Sarah Williamson.

And that’s a wrap for these week’s 3 minute updates. Thanks for alls you dos, and thanks for beings yous. Until next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update - July 14, 2022

Hello! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s 3 minute update. This week, we’re filming from our offices downtown, because I wore a green shirt today by accident, and that doesn’t let me travel on the Green Screen Express very well.

This week, we have: upcoming Cub Scout activities, BALOO and SM Basic Training, a Great Big Recruiting Opportunity, Scouting for Food, Stewards of Firelands Dinner, and this week’s fun fact!

This year’s Stewards of Firelands annual dinner will be Sept. 12th, from 6-9 pm. Attendees will be able to network with other folks who just love Firelands, and who wish to fund future projects to beautify and upgrade camp. Questions should go to Danny Thomas at Danny.Thomas@scouting.org. Register for the event at this link.

Cub Scouts have plenty to do this summer, including campouts with the Lake Erie Captains and Crushers campouts’ in August, as well as Rocket Day! These events, along with September Webelos Woods’ and Cub Overnighters, Cub Haunted in October, Overnighters in November, and Holidays at Camp in December, are all on the Council calendar. So make a plan to attend these fun events now, and make sure your annual planning conference uses the Council calendar to help your Pack create a great year of fun and character building for your cubs! Check out the Council calendar today!

BALOO and SM Basic Training courses are upcoming in August and September, respectively, with other offerings in October. Check out the council calendar for details, and contact Pat O’Leary with questions.

Scouting for Food is the best opportunity to do good service in your community AND let your community know your unit is active, alive, and ready to accept new recruits! In addition, door hangers and patches will be provided to your unit for the drive free of cost. Contact Michelle Cali with questions and register today!

Scouts and Scouters: the Catholic Committee on Scouting needs your help August 7th. Scouts are needed for general help keeping the line to the rock wall and the archery range running smoothly. If you’d like to sign up for a shift, please email Tony Dafonseca. The same is true for qualified rangemasters and mobile rock wall facilitators. AND, if you act now, I’ve got a SWINGIN’ Deal for you! Any unit who sends volunteers to the FEST will have their unit’s specific information on recruitment materials present for passers-by. So don’t delay! Sign up today!

And lastly, here’s this week’s fun fact:

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood: like a Troop that doesn’t have enough help with recruitment. Who you gonna call? Member Care!

If there’s something weird and it don’t look good: such as a Pack with questions about popcorn. Who you gonna call? Member Care!

If you’ve got a Scouting list running through your head: who can you call? Member Care!

If you’re all alone in Scouting, pick up the phone. And call: Member Care!

Member Care is here for you! Give them a call at 216-861-6060 extension zero. Again, that’s 216-861-6060 ext. 0. One more time for the folks in the back: 216-861-6060 ext. 0.

Also, email them at lecmembercare@scouting.org.

And that’s a wrap for this week’s three minute update! Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you! We’ll see you next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update - July 8, 2022

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s three minute update. I’m Jake Brown, and we're at Beaumont Scout Reservation this week! Anthony graciously agreed to return as the Executive Producer for this week, which means I'm already getting yelled at for being longer than 3 minutes in this update! So this week we have:

Updates to SBSA rank requirements, Upcoming summer activities for Cub Scouts, National Jamboree, Non-Unit Registration Renewal Reminders, and Popcorn/Recruitment Kickoff Reminders.

It's not too late to register for the 2023 National Jamboree. Register now by clicking this link, and send your questions to Philip.Williams@scouting.org.

There are still 3 Popcorn and Recruitment Fall Kickoffs upcoming in the Lake Erie Council. The next one is July 21st at Firelands, followed by July 26th at Beaumont, and August 3rd at the Unit Service Center. Register for these now by following this link.

Also, your unit should register for the popcorn sale! Even if the unit isn't planning on participating, registering for the sake of a youth's online sales is important. Do so by following this link: send Heather.McMillan@scouting.org your questions.

Non-Unit Registrations are due to be completed before July 31st. Register your position by following this link. If you have to pay for this registration because it is your primary registration, do so by following this link. Send David.Madigan@scouting.org your questions.

This summer is still packed full of fun for our Cub Scouts! It's not too late to register for S'more Cub Adventures, as well as campouts with the Lake Erie Crushers and Captains, Rocket Day, Scouting for Food, and a Fall Cub Overnighter at Firelands September 10th. Check out the council calendar if you want any further information.

There are some changes coming to SBSA rank requirements. In the words of National, these "minor modifications" were made to bring the requirements more in line with the principles and ethics of Leave No Trace and the Outdoor Code. They go into effect on August 1st. Here is a link to see the newest requirement language.

Lastly, the Wolf'em Stick is the featured item of the Cleveland Scout Shop for the month of July. Allow me to try to put some drama behind this promo: "Never before has the likes of mankind seen such a useful and helpful camping tool. Fire will change from a novelty cooking concept to your primary camp cooking method with the new, improved, and ingenius: Wolf'em stick." And I want that company to know my voice here is copywritten, that'll be a hundred bucks, payable to the Lake Erie Council, to use this clip! Follow the Cleveland Scout Shop on Facebook or stop in today to learn all about it!

And that's a wrap for this week's three minute update! Thanks for all you do and thanks for being youu! We'll see you next time!

LEC 3 Minute Update - June 30, 2022

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s three minute update. I’m Jake Brown, and this week’s update comes to you from Lakewood, Ohio! Here’s home to multiple Scouting units, along with Lakewood Park, the Beck Center of the Arts, and the Lakewood Civic Auditorium, among other cool spots worth seeing!

And in this week’s update we have: non-unit Scouter registration, national fee increases, Scouting for Food, the National Catholic Committee on Scouting annual training conference, BALOO and SM Basic Trainings, and this week’s fun fact.

First, any Scouter who’s primary registration is not at the unit level, such as Commissioners, must renew their registration by July 31st. Everyone who is registered at the non-unit level must renew their registrations by completing this registration link. If your non-unit registration is your primary registration, you can either mail payment to the Unit Service Center, or you can pay electronically by following this link. Please email sfgarner@gmail.com or David.madigan@scouting.org any questions.

The National Committee on Catholic Scouting is hosting its annual training conference at Philmont from July 17ththru 23rd. Participants will learn the best methods to deliver Scouting through the lens of the catechism, among learning other intersectionalities between Catholicism and Scouting. For questions or to register, please email NCCS@scouting.org.

Shoutout to Troop 41 and Packs 3236, 555, and 455 for being the first to register for this year’s Scouting for Food drive. If your unit would like to register, please do so at this link. If you think you’ve already registered and didn’t hear your unit number, email Michelle.Cali@scouting.org.

Cub Leaders: if you need Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (otherwise known as BALOO training), please register now at this link. The next course is August 26-28 at Beaumont. Send rebbecca.setty@gmail.com your questions.

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters: if you need Scoutmaster Basic Training, please register for the next course at this link. It is September 9-11, and will be at Beaumont as well. Send phobsa@att.net your questions.

If you are interested in taking Rangemaster Training, please email Julia.Hearne@scouting.org . The next offering is scheduled for October, so if you’re aiming to take it sooner, please reach out.

Lastly, here’s this week’s fun fact: what’s the cost of a new chimney these days? Tough sayin’, but at minimum it’s through the roof!

Haha! Oh, what a knee-smacker!

Hey, and speaking of things being expensive, I’m about to share what I know is your favorite news of the week: National BSA is raising registration fees again. Let’s break this down. Explorers, Sea Scouts, and all adults: your fees remain the same.

Brand new youth members: the New Member fee remains the same.

Youth Members: your fee increases $3, from $72 to $75 for the year.

Scout Life subscriptions: these also increased $3, from $12 to $15.

Charter Fees: The one-time annual charter processing fee raised from $75 to $100.

All of these increases take effect on August 1st. If you would like an updated cost sheet matrix or need any clarifications, please email lecmembercare@scouting.org.

If you’d like to reminisce about the good old days when Scout Life magazine was $5, and the registration fee was $12, and gas was 50 cents a gallon and the Cuyahoga caught fire and the school was uphill both ways Nixon to had to resign: we encourage you to do that on your front porch with friends and a pitcher of iced tea in this beautiful summer sun.

Now, please note that if you have any new Scouts to add to your unit’s roster, it will most definitely be cheaper to do that in July than it will be in August. So send in those apps now! And do remember to update your unit’s budget with these latest fees so you’re prepared come recharter, when most of us will see them take effect.

And folks: that’s a wrap for this week’s 3 minute update. Our office and Scout shops will be closed Monday in observance of July 4th, as we hope yours is as well. We hope your weekend is long, fun, and safe for all. Thanks for all you do and thanks for being you!

LEC 3 Minute Update - June 23, 2022

Welcome to the 3-Minute Update live from Beaumont Scout Reservation! I am Jake Brown.

Today in the update we have: Wood Badge, Silver Screen, Scout Resident Camp, Cub Scout Opportunities, and Popcorn and Syrup Sale Sign ups.

Are you looking to improve your listening skills, management, leadership skills, team development, coaching and mentoring? You can learn and improve on all these skills and more through the Wood Badge Leadership Course. There are still slots available: please register now at this link and let joelbussman@gmail.com know if you have any questions.

Watching this summer’s biggest blockbusters are just one click away by registering for this Saturday’s Silver Screen Overnighter at Atlas Cinema in Eyria. You can watch movies like Jurassic World 3, Lightyear, and Elvis. You can register until 11:59 PM this Friday at this link.

If that sounds exciting wait till you hear what is happening out at Scout Resident camp. We kicked off our summer season this week and have some fun new things happening like our new glow party

Are your Scouts a little too young for Resident camp? Don’t worry we have some great opportunities for our Cub Families too! If you missed the sign-up deadline for this weekend’s S’More Cub Adventures, don’t worry you have a second chance to get out to Firelands with your family for the fun on July 21st thru the 24th? Sign up at  this link now. Send jlweaver1998@gmail.com your questions. Also, this fall mark your calendar for our Cub Haunted weekends starting October 7th.

We also are welcoming families to participate in the Lake Erie Crushers Overnight on August 12-13. You can register at this link. The Lake County Captains are also welcoming Scouts out for an overnighter August 13-14. You can register at this link. Both events welcome Scouts to sleep on the field, enjoy the game, and fireworks!

Not interested in sleeping on a baseball field? That’s ok. Join us for Rocket Day on August 13th at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. Families can build rockets at home and bring them out to the fairgrounds and watch them launch! You can purchase rocket kits at the Cleveland Scout Shop. Register at this link.

With all these awesome opportunities available, we want to make sure you can fund your adventures! Sign up for the Unit Funding sale this fall at this link. This year we are combining the popcorn and Scout’s Own syrup sale. Sign up early for details and opportunities with the sale!

While Scouting is fun and you get to experience some amazing things like we have outlined, a Scout has a Duty to Others too. This August and all fall we are collecting food for those in need. Scouting for Food will take place August 20th thru August 27th. You can sign up to participate at this link. Reach out to Michelle Cali if you have any questions or are interested in starting food drive through your school.

And that’s a wrap for this week everyone! I hope you’re staying safe and cool, and Jake will see you all next week! And if you are headed out to Beaumont, I can’t wait to meet you!  

LEC 3 Minute Update - June 17, 2022

Mornin’, all! And thanks for tuning in to this week’s three-minute update. I’m Jake Brown, and this one’s coming to you from Lorain, Ohio! Lorain is a cool spot: it’s home to the 3 star restaurant, the Black River Landing, and the annual International Festival, among other things! Lorain is also the International City and prides itself on its diversity. If you’re driving along 2 or 6, you should definitely plan to stop by!

Ok, today in the update we have: Scout Shop Updates, Wood Badge, the Celebration of Scouting, Popcorn and Recruitment Fall Kickoffs, Syrup updates, Summer Scholar program, S’more Cub Adventures, and Cub Haunted.

But first, a friendly reminder that we are still accepting donations of medical kits to be shipped to Ukraine because, unfortunately, the war still goes on there. Please email me to receive instructions for how to make them, and any other questions you may have.

Registration for the Celebration of Scouting closes this Sunday, so make sure you register now to save your seat! Send any questions to Paula.Swiner@scouting.org: she is back from Alaska now!

Wood Badge registration is still open, and there are still a few slots available: please register now at this link and let joelbussman@gmail.com know if you have any questions.

The Cleveland Scout Shop will be closed this coming Monday in observance of Juneteenth. Make sure to stop by Saturday from 10-2 if your plan was to come over on Monday.

We have big news in the world of Scout’s Own Syrup: we officially have MORE syrup! Woohoo! If your unit would like to sell Scout’s Own syrup effective immediately, get in touch with Heather.McMillan@scouting.org to get some!

And speaking of syrup, did you know it’ll be part of this fall’s popcorn sale as well? And that both the syrup and popcorn can be sold through the Trails’ End app, starting this fall? We have lots of good updates to share with you at out fall kickoffs, where we will discuss the fall product sale in addition to sharing our best recruitment practices. We will have some resources for you as well, so make sure you register at this link to visit with us and get the real scoop on recruitment, popcorn, and syrup first-hand! You should also register your unit to sell popcorn with Trail’s End as soon as you can: sign up at this link to register for the sale.

It's also not too late to sign up for S’More Cub Adventures! Do so at this link now, and have lots of fun in the sun as a Cub Scouting family at Firelands. Send jlweaver1998@gmail.com your questions.

Speaking of Cub Scouts, it’s time to mark your calendars, folks: Cub Haunted is officially the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October for 2022. AND there will also be a Cub Haunted session open to the general public on the 3rd weekend of October! Registration is live, you can register here. Send grace.prorok@scouting.org your questions.

Lastly, on November 12th, there will be a training event for adult Scouters to learn a thing or two about a thing or two. G.A.M.E.S. Training is all about having fun and building upon skills. GAMES is an acronym, by the way, that stands for getting adults more expertise in Scouting. Registration is going to be live soon, so please check out the Council calendar for details.

And that’s a wrap for this week everyone! I hope you’re staying safe and cool, and we’ll see you next week, especially if you’ll be out at Beaumont’s week 1 or the first weekend of S’More Cub Adventures!

Thanks for all you do, and thanks for being you!