Tinnerman Canoe Base

02/21/2013

The next FOT/TGA meeting will be held on Monday, February 25th at 6:00 at the Great Cleveland Council BSA Service Center. The main topic for discussion will be the final plans for the annual FOT/TGA luncheon on Sunday March 10th at 1:00 at the Service Center. If you would like to be on the conference call for the meeting, please let us know by tomorrow.
Ginny Sweet, FOT Secretary
[email protected]

02/07/2013

Notice: at the end of February this page will be removed from Facebook. Please join us at Cleveland B.S.A High Advenuture.

07/27/2012

The two beautiful voyageur canoes from Tinnerman have been given new life at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Now hundreds of Scouts will be given the chance to navigate these beasts on Lake Klein. They also have become a key part of a very inspiring OA Callout Ceremony during summer camp.

07/18/2012

Council Announces High Adventure Campership Fund

The board of directors of Greater Cleveland Council at its June, 2012 meeting voted to create a $125,000 endowed high adventure campership fund. Some of the proceeds from the sale of the Tinnerman Wilderness Canoe Base were used to establish the campership fund – a fund which is expected to produce approximately $6,000 per year. Camperships will support Greater Cleveland Council Scouts and Venturers attending a BSA nationally owned and operated high adventure base (Philmont, Northern Tier, Florida Sea Base and Summit), National or World Jamboree. Information on how to apply for a high adventure campership, including an application, will be available on the council webpage by December 31, 2012. Camperships will be awarded beginning in 2013. Additional donations to the high adventure campership endowment may be made by contacting Patrick Craven at (216) 458-8913 or [email protected].

03/29/2012

LAST Chance of free shipping for ordering Tinnerman items online. Offer ends this weekend! www.gccbsastore.org

Welcome to the Greater Cleveland Council Store! This site is an online way to purchase council-specific items and souvenirs.

03/04/2012

The new Tinnerman Wilderness Canoe Base Museum officially opened today as part of the Friends of Tinnerman/Tinnerman Guide Associations Annual Business Meeting. Museum is on the second floor of the Council Service Center on Woodland Avenue.

03/04/2012

The new Tinnerman Wilderness Canoe Base Museum officially opened today as part of the Friends of Tinnerman/Tinnerman Guide Associations Annual Business Meeting. Museum is on the second floor of the Council Service Center on Woodland Avenue.

02/24/2012

Don't forget that this Saturday February 25th, Greater Cleveland Council will be presenting the 2012 High Adventure Rally at the Council Service Center. This Rally is open to anyone (youth, leaders, parents) wanting more information on High Adventure, older Boy programs, and National Training opportunities. Starts at 9am at 2241 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115. This is the place to start your planning for a future high adventure trek. You could also win a trip to the Summit this summer!

02/21/2012

Tinnerman Sold

Today, the executive board of Greater Cleveland Council, Boy Scouts of America voted to unanimously accept a cash offer of $415,000 for the 10 acre property on the French River in Ontario, Canada that was the Tinnerman Wilderness Canoe Base. The purchase offer has no contingencies and is expected to be completed in early May 2012.

The canoe base began operations in 1962 after the Tinnerman family donated the property to the council. The base remained in operation for nearly 50 years. Declining attendance, increasing Canadian government regulations and other issues, compelled the council to cease operations. The canoe base has not operated since the summer of 2010 and the property was listed for sale in fall of 2011.

How the net proceeds from the sale will be used to support and enhance the Scouting program in our community has not yet been determined by the board.

01/09/2012

A High-Adventure experience includes at least five nights and six days of trekking in wilderness and other rugged, remote locations. Trekking may include backpacking, canoeing, mountain biking, horse packing, mountain climbing, ski touring, rafting, kayaking, or a host of other outdoor adventures.

Outdoor adventure is the promise made to boys when they join Scouting. Boys yearn for outdoor programs that stir their imagination and interest.

In the outdoors, boys have opportunities to acquire skills that make them more self-reliant. They can explore canoe and hiking trails and complete challenges they first thought were beyond their ability. Attributes of good character become part of a boy as he learns to cooperate to meet outdoor challenges that may include extreme weather, difficult trails and portages, and dealing with nature's unexpected circumstances

12/19/2011

Tinnerman Souvenirs For Sale.

Many of you have been asking about getting Tinnerman souvenirs and we now have items for sale at the Council Service Center.(2241 Woodland Ave). Mugs, T-shirts, patches, stickers, maps, vests and more are now available! Just stop down during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm) and see the selection. Please Note: These items cannot be purchased through the National Scout Shop…only from the office so no Saturday or after hour sales. Office will be closing early (3pm) this Friday December 23 and reopen on Tuesday December 27th. Stop down and get your items while supplies last.

11/16/2011

Here is the link to the Tinnerman listing. The council will receive a discounted listing fee if the buyer goes through us. If you are personally interested in purchasing the property call Pat Craven at the council office to set you up with the realtor.