NEWSLETTER
tuesday, january 12th
6:30 PLC
7:30 meeting outside scout hall
FROM THE SPL
Hello everybody,
Hope everyone had a nice extended break. This week: PLC @6:30. Patrol Leaders must be at the PLC. If patrol leaders cannot attend, let me know and find a replacement. We are having a backpacking and Historic Trails Award presentation this week as well as meal planning for Cumberland.
See you Tuesday,
David
Troop 77 latest eagle recipients
Please congratulate Troop 77's newest Eagle Scouts: Nash Booth, Keegan Cole and James Deaver! All three Scouts completed teir Eagle Court of Honor on January 9th.
In addition, Keegan has satisfied the merit badge requirements for his Bronze Palm and Nash for his Bronze and Gold Palms!
Well done, all three of you!!
advancement
Congratulations to the following scouts:
Nash Booth for earning his Eagle rank on January 9, 2022
Keegan Cole who earned his Eagle rank on January 9, 2022
James Deaver for earning his Eagle rank on January 9, 2022
Board of Review - The sign up genius has been updated with slots for January 2022. If you need a BOR, sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44AEAD29A7FF2-troop
Pam Crawford, Advancement Chair
pamcrawford1@me.com
CAMPING
January Campout - - Service Project on Cumberland Island
January 14 - 17, 2022
Registration Deadline: CLOSED
Trip Links
Trip Sheet- Updated (1/6/2022)
Online Registration - CLOSED
Backpacking Gear List - If you don't have something, don't go buy it. Let your Scoutmaster or an Assistant Scoutmaster know and we will try and find gear for the weekend.
Current Mask and Covid Policy, but this can change prior to the campout
Maps showing the island and location of our camp near Plum Orchard
National Park maps showing all campsites on island
February Campout - - Okefenokee Swamp
February 18 - 20, 2022
Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 23 at 10:00 p.m.
Trip Links
Current Mask and Covid Policy, but this can change prior to the campout
Okefenokee Map - We will camp at the Group Site in Foster State Park Friday and Saturday nights. Some participants will have the option to paddle to and camp at either Mixon's Hammock or Monkey Lake Saturday night.
summer 2022 bert adams camp staff opportunities
Would you like to have all the fun and excitement of a summer camp experience and get paid in the process? The Atlanta Area Council is searching for excellent leaders, just like your Scouts, to serve on the staff at Bert Adams Scout Camp and Woodruff Scout Camp for Summer 2022. Camp Staff members must be age 15 or older, but those that are 14 can serve as a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) for a two-week volunteer experience.
As a member of Camp Staff, Scouts will work in one of the many exciting program areas like aquatics, shooting sports, nature, COPE, climbing, handicraft, dining hall, or the trading post. In these areas, Camp Staff will teach merit badges, provide program, and serve the thousands of other Scouts who come through the summer camps.
Click here for more information and apply today!
NYLT camp staff opportunities
We’re looking for NYLT graduates to join us as staffers for all of our 2022 courses! It’s a chance to recapture everything you loved about NYLT – the skills, the songs, and the Scouting spirit – while growing even more as a leader and as a Scout.
Ask any NYLT staffer and they’ll tell you: serving on NYLT staff is some of the most fun you can have in Scouting, and it’s also an incredible opportunity to develop both the skills you learned about at NYLT and entirely new ones. As an NYLT staffer, you will be in the unique position to give other Scouts the gift of leadership you received as a participant, and you’ll be part of a truly youth-led program. It’s a chance to be part of Scouting at its best. All we need from you is an application, and a healthy dose of, yes, enthusiasm.
To see stories from NYLT staffers and learn more, check out our presence on Instagram or Facebook. To view dates and apply, visit https://aacnylt.org/staff-nylt . Sign up soon – interview slots are filling up quickly!
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.
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.
wood badge course registration
Looking to advance your skills as a Scout leader? Complete your Wood Badge training with the Atlanta Area Council. Registration for the final two Wood Badge courses of the year is open.
merit badge minute
Earn merit badges at home with the Daniel Boone Council. The course list will be continuously updated over the summer, so check back often. Scouts need a valid Cyber Chip before starting any on-line merit badge. Scouts also need approval from Mr. Brewer, Mr. Cole, Mr. Gupta or Mr. Narula before enrolling. More information through the Daniel Boone website: https://www.danielboonecouncil.org/virtual
community service opportunities
Click the link below to see all of the community service opportunities available this fall.
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