NEWSLETTER
tuesday august 16th
6:00P ASM ROUNDTABLE
7:00P ASM HELPDESK
7:30P TROOP MEETING
LATEST EAGLE RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to Sully Varnadoe, Troop 77's most recent Scout to achieve the rank of Eagle. Great job Sully!
And Troop 77 congratulates Troop 177's Violet Todd for achieving her Eagle rank. Well done Violet!
From the SPL
Hey Troop 77 I hope everyone had a good weekend, and are ready for scouting this week, The Raven patrol will be leading this meeting and will mainly focus on campsites. We will also be holding SPL speeches, if you have any questions about the meeting I will link the meeting plan down below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qmoMfrfT7k_Akvu5wKNsmroyESo5cEoiGZitm2-4aQE/edit#
Cadhan Cole
cadhantroop77@gmail.com
(678) 613-0304
from the scoutmaster
Congrats to all our scouts for surviving the first week of school. While I was unable at the last minute to attend the Ocoee/Hiwassee Rafting trip this past weekend, all reports indicate that scouts and adults enjoyed a fantastic trip! Props to Alex K for stepping up as fill-in SPL, and Mr. Cole who pulled double duty as trip leader and fill-in scoutmaster.
SCOUTS: Please sign up for the Pack 577 Bike Rodeo Service Opportunity on August 25th. There will be a meeting for all Rodeo volunteers on Tuesday, 8/23 at 6:45P. Scouts can earn up to 3 service hours through this project and it’s FUN! For more info and to sign up, visit the Bike Rodeo Signup.
TROOP 77 ASM AND THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TROOP 77 ASM: We have our first ASM Roundtable this Tuesday at 6:00P (note the time change) in Scout Hall. We have a lot to discuss so please be on time!
The ASM Help Desk will be open 7:00-7:30P on Tuesday, so stop by if you want to show work you’ve completed for a requirement.
The theme for Tuesday’s program is Good/Bad campsites, and SPL candidates will give their speeches.
First Years, if you attended Camp Daniel Boone and did not turn your Scout Book into Mrs. Keith last week to get your Goin’ Great completed requirements signed off, please do so this week by 7:30P. She will return your book to you at the end of the meeting. Reminder to put your name inside your book if you haven’t done so already.
Thx! Mrs. Henderson
Scoutmaster Troop 77
august 2022 DETAILEd cALENDAR
Note: The majority of the dates in this section are on the Troop Calendar. If you have not done so already (or if the dates are not showing up--there was a recent issue between Scoutbook and our Google Calendar), please subscribe to the Troop's calendar at https://scoutbook.scouting.org/ics/17077.45861.ics. You can also find the calendar on the Troop's website and in Scoutbook.
AUGUST
8/16 - 6:00P - ASM Roundtable
8/16 - 7:30P - Troop Meeting
8/23 - 6:30P - Committee Meeting
8/23 - 6:45P - Meeting for Bike Rodeo Volunteers
8/23 - 7:30P - Troop Meeting
8/25 - 5-8P - Pack 577 Bike Rodeo Service Opportunity
8/30 - 7:30P - Troop 77 and 177 Court of Honor
CAMPING
September Campout - September 9-11
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 26 at 10:00 p.m.
Trip Planner: Andrew Kraft
Trip Links
All participants must sign the waiver for Eurahlee Creek Outfitters. Print the waiver, review, sign, and turn in to the Black Box during a Tuesday meeting.
For those fishing and age 16-64, you will need to obtain a GA fishing license. Access the GA website here.
Planned 2022/2023 Campouts
advancement
Please join me in congratulating the following new Eagle Scouts:
Troop 77's Sully Varnadoe who earned his Eagle Scout rank with 2 Palm awards on 8/14/2022
Troop 177's Violet Todd who earned her Eagle Scout rank with 4 Palm awards on 8/14/2022.
Congratulations to the following Scouts who successfully completed their Board of Review for their next rank:
Sebastian Borja earned his Tenderfoot rank on 7/22/2022
Franklin Shofner who earned his First Class rank on 7/22/2022
Landon Keith who earned his First Class rank on 8/9/2022
Luke Smith who earned his Life rank on 8/9/2022
Sully Varnadoe who earned his Eagle Scout rank on 8/14/2022
Board of Review - if you have completed. your rank requirements and are ready for a BOR, go here for more info and to sign up for a time slot
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44aead29a7ff2-troop
Summer Merit Badges - We are working to process the summer camp and other summer merit badge completions. I expect we will be ready to hand out the merit badges and partial merit badge cards at an upcoming meeting. We are hoping it will be either this week or next week when they are ready.
Completed Work / Court of Honor - The next Court of Honor is scheduled for August 30th. I will not be at the August 23rd meeting so I need to have all your completed items (completed merit badge blue cards, rank advancements, awards, etc.) this Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
new eagle required merit badge - citizenship in society
The first new merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program since 2017 became Eagle required over the summer. Called Citizenship in Society, it provides Scouts with opportunities to learn more about our world by encouraging them to explore information on diversity, equity, inclusion and ethical leadership — and to learn why these qualities are important in society and in Scouting.
Troop 77 needs qualified (adult) merit badge instructors to lead Citizenship in Society. Registration is now open for the next two Citizenship in Society Facilitator training sessions. They will be held on March 12th and April 23rd at the Volunteer Service Center (across from the Braves stadium). Follow the link to register: https://www.atlantabsa.org/cis-training
Please e-mail Wes Brewer (wesbrewer@hotmail.com) with any questions.
merit badge minute
Atlanta Area Council
The AAC is offering an Aviation Merit Badge class on September 17th. Cost is $15 per Scout. Follow this link to register: https://www.atlantabsa.org/meritbadgedays
Chattahoochee Nature Center
The Chattahoochee Nature Center has updated its Merit Badge schedule. The CNC will be offering Environmental Science on August 27th, Nature on September 25th, and Mammal Study on October 2nd. Please click here: https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/education/scouts/scouts-bsa/
Dunwoody Nature Center
Dunwoody Nature Center has updated its Merit Badge offerings for the fall. Upcoming workshops include Reptile & Amphibian Study (August 27th), Insect Study (September 17th) and Forestry (October 8th). For more information, click here: https://dunwoodynature.org/scout-merit-badges/
Shooting Sports Completion Day
On August 20th, Woodruff Scout Camp is offering Scouts an opportunity to work on their targeting requirements for Archery, Riflery and/or Shotgun merit badges. This class is not for Scouts just starting the badge. Follow the link for additional info: https://www.atlantabsa.org/shootingdays
SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES
Scoutmaster Conferences for Scout, Star, Life and Eagle are conducted by Mr. Cole. You can sign-up for Scoutmaster Conference for Scout, Star and Life by using the SignUp Genius on the Troop's Website under Scoutmaster Conferences (https://sites.google.com/troop77bsa.com/scout-parent/scoutmaster-conferences?authuser=0) and following the instructions on that webpage. Scoutmaster Conferences for Eagle can be arranged by emailing Mr. Cole at ctcole0308@gmail.com. IF YOUR SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE IS BEFORE 7P, ONE OF YOUR PARENTS MUST BE PREPARED TO STAY FOR THE CONFERENCE (SO THAT WE HAVE TWO ADULTS PRESENT AND NO ONE-ON-ONE CONTACT) SO THAT WE CAN REMAIN YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING COMPLIANT.
Scoutmaster Conferences for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class are completed by an Assistant Scoutmaster and should be arranged through the ASM Helpdesk or by contacting Mr. Jensen at garyljensen@gmail.com.
EAGLE COURTS OF HONOR HELP
For anyone (Scouts or Parents) who can volunteer some time to help organize a few things, get things setup, or help take things down at the end of Eagle Courts of Honor, Mrs. Cole could certainly use the help. It’s not an overwhelming amount of stuff to get done by a team, but it starts to get overwhelming if you are having to do it all by yourself. If you’re interested in helping with the Eagle Courts of Honor please contact Holly Cole (hpcole77@gmail.com or (770) 401-4992) and let her know. With a big backlog from COVID and being fortunate to have 1-2 Scouts earning Eagle a month, this is a great way to give some time to the Troop on a night other than Tuesdays and a great place to start volunteering.
NYLT
It’s time to register for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). We strongly recommend all eligible Scouts that have not previously attended NYLT to register and take part in SBSA’s preeminent Youth training opportunity. To be eligible for NYLT, before the week you plan to attend, you must be:
13 or older
First Class
Completed ILST
Have the recommendation of your Scoutmaster
The remaining 2022 NYLT Session Dates are as follows:
Session 3 (Part 1) - Saturday, Nov 19 2022 - Tuesday, Nov 22 2022
Adventure Camp (Bert Adams Scout Camp)
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Session 3 (Part 2) - Saturday, Dec 3 2022 - Sunday, Dec 4 2022
Adventure Camp (Bert Adams Scout Camp)
Session 4 Monday, Dec 26 2022 - Saturday, Dec 31 2022
Camps Emerson & Gorman (Bert Adams Scout Camp)
You can find additional information and register for NYLT at: https://aacnylt.org/
UPCOMING COUNCIL/DISTRICT EVENTS
Merit Badge Summits - Saturday, Aug 27, 2022; and Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 (https://www.atlantabsa.org/meritbadgesummit)
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops - August 20, 2022, September 24, 2022, and November 5, 2022 (https://www.atlantabsa.org/youthtraining)
OA August Induction & Fellowship Weekend - August 26 - 28, 2022
OA Fall Fellowship - September 9 - 11, 2022
University of Scouting - September 24, 2022
IOLS Scouts BSA Outdoor Leader Training - October 8 - 9 (https://www.atlantabsa.org/iols)
OA Fall Induction & Fellowship Weekend - November 4 - 6, 2022
National Youth Leadership Training - Session 3 (Part 1) Saturday, Nov 19 2022 - Tuesday, Nov 22 2022 and (Part 2) Saturday, Dec 3 2022 - Sunday, Dec 4 2022; and Session 4 Monday, Dec 26 2022 - Saturday, Dec 31 2022 (https://aacnylt.org)
winter Camp
The Atlanta Area Council is proud to offer Winter Camp at Bert Adams Scout Camp for Scouts BSA Troops and Venturing Crews. For 5 days and 4 nights in December, Scouts BSA and Venturers will have the opportunity to camp and play at one of America's premier camps. Our winter camp will introduce unique programs and merit badges that are not available at either of our summer camps. We've pulled together the best of our summer camp staffs for an all-star leadership team. Scouts BSA and Venturers can attend as a Troop or Crew, patrol, or as an individual provisional Scouts BSA/Venturer. Activities include over 60 Merit Badges, Games, Cracker Barrels, an epic Klondike Derby, Cold Weather Camping Activities, Campfires, and other unique programs.
https://www.campbertadams.org/files/42668/2022-winter-camp-flyer
community service opportunities
Click the link below to see all of the community service opportunities available now.
https://sites.google.com/troop77bsa.com/scout-parent/service
Communication
Remind Application
Troop 77 Parents –
Or text @troop77p to the number 81010
Troop 77 Scouts
or text @troop77s to the number 81010
Troop 177 Parents –
Or text @troop177p to the number 81010
Troop 177 Scouts
or text @troop177s to the number 81010
Scoutbook
At least one parent/guardian MUST activate their Scoutbook account.
Only the linked parent/guardian can activate the scout's access to their Scoutbook account. (If you scout does not have an email please make them a free account at gmail.com)
To activate your Scout's account complete please click here How to activate your scout's Scoutbook account
Scoutbook has a mobile app. Search for “Scouting BSA” in the APP Store or Google Play and download today! Your login is the same as the web version.
Coming soon a scout will be able to check their escrow account, if medical forms are out of date, swim test status and much more