NEWSLETTER
NOTE THE DIFFERENT TIME (7:00 PM) AND DAY (MONDAY)
MONDAY, 6/20
6:30P PLC
6:30P ASM HELPDESK
7:00P MRS. TODD AVAILABLE TO SEW PATCHES
7:00P TROOP MEETING
From the SPL
Hey Troop 77 I hope you are excited to get back to scouting this week. The Meeting will be held on June 20th at the regular OGUMC circle drive from 7:00-8:00 and a PLC at 6:30. The Meeting will mostly be about teaching younger or less experienced scouts about Summer Camp. Please note that you are permitted to wear Class B which for those who don't know means a SCOUT RELATED SHIRT. If you have anything that needs to be sewn on to a uniform or sashe make sure to bring it because Mrs Todd will be helping with that as well.
Thanks, Have A Great Week.
Cadhan Cole
cadhantroop77@gmail.com
(678) 613-0304
from the scoutmaster
We have our second summer meeting of 2022 on Monday 6/20 from 7P to 8P in the regular location (circular lot).
This will be a summer camp prep meeting
Scouts can wear Class B (a scout-themed t-shirt, athletic shorts, lace up closed-toe sneakers).
PLEASE NOTE THE DIFFERENT DAY AND TIME AND LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING.
Mr. Brewer will be available outside Scout Hall at the ASM Helpdesk from 6 to 7P for advancement signoff.
There is a PLC from 6 to 7 PM.
We will hand out Axoxotl and Raven patches on Monday
Mrs. Todd will be in Scout Hall from 7 to 8P to sew them on. If you need something sewn, bring your Class A shirt with your new patch, in a ziplock bag labeled with your name. Any sewing she doesn’t finish by 8:00 will have to be completed after summer camp.
Thanks to everyone that made it to last week’s flag retirement ceremony. It was a great observance in advance of Flag Day, and we successfully retired all flags that were in the donation box.
A huge thanks to everyone, Scouts and Adults, that volunteered last week at Hightower Trail District Cub Scout Day Camp. Volunteers included Wynn Keith, Camryn Massey, Will Henderson, Jackson Wade, Charlie Hunter, Sanjith Ramalingham, Mr. Cole, Mr. Wade, myself, Keegan Cole, Oliver Bluett, Beckett Martin, Beckett’s mom (Mrs. Martin), and Ryan Shimabukuro (if I forget anyone, I apologize). Ryan S got a special shoutout from camp directors for his display of servant leadership. Bravo, Ryan! As you can see, Troop 77 was very well represented! In fact, we had so many people from Troop 77 helping that I lost track of the number of days and hours each of you worked. SERVICE HOURS: So, if you have not done so already, both Scouts and Adults, please send me an email to sarasoccersweeper6@gmail.com with your name, days you worked, and hours you worked on each of those days. Also, remember to get them written down in the Service Log in the back of your Scout Handbook so I or Mr. Wade or another adult that saw you at camp can sign-off on those hours (I can do that Monday if there’s time and I’ve received the email from you in advance).
Reminder if you attended the drug program on May 10th after the Court of Honor and need to complete Second Class requirement 7c, discuss your participation in the program with your family and explain the dangers of substance addiction to them; bring in a 3x5 notecard with your name, the requirement, who attended, and signed by a parent or guardian indicating you completed this discussion; AND be prepared to discuss which parts of the Scout Oath and Scout Law relate to what you learned with an Adult Leader in order to get that requirement signed-off.
Now, turning our attention back to this week’s meeting. Who likes to get up on campouts and at Summer Camp at 5A or earlier ? Who would much rather wake up at 6A? If you want that extra hour of sleep, this week’s meeting is for you. Whether you are a younger Scout trying to figure out how to do it, or an older Scout that needs or has some tips, come to the meeting this week and learn how to make it happen.
Finally, if you got to the end of this novella, congrats! I am clearly turning into Mr. Cole with my lengthy SM blurbs.
Mrs. Sara Henderson
Scoutmaster
SPRING AND SUMMER 2021 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.
JUNE
6/20 - 6:30P - Summer PLC
6/20 - 6:30P - ASM Help Desk
6/20 - 7:00P - Mrs. Todd in Scout Hall for sewing patches
6/20 - 7:00P - Troop Meeting (Summer Camp Tote Packing & Relay)
6/26 - 7/1 - Ranger Camp
6/30 - Depart for Philmont High Adventure Trip
JULY
7/12 - (time TBD) - Troop Meeting (Knots, orienteering, other scout skills)
7/13 - Return from Philmont High Adventure Trip
7/16 - (time TBD) - Pre-Summer Camp Departure Meeting
7/17 - (time TBD) - Depart for Summer Camp
7/17 - 7/23 - Summer Camp - Camp Daniel Boone Scout Camp
7/23 - (time TBD) - Return from Summer Camp
AUGUST
8/7 - (afternoon) - Summer Fun Troop Meeting (Ultimate, Spikeball, etc)
8/9 - 7:30P - First Troop Meeting of the 2022-2023 school year
CAMPING
August Campout
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 15 at 10:00 p.m.
August 12-14
Trip Planner: Andrew Kraft
Trip Links
Trip Sheet TBD
Online Registration TBD
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, I know 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.
Aquatics Merit Badge Days
Classes are held each Saturday through August 13, 2022. There will not be classes on Saturday, July 2nd or July 30th. Click here for more info: https://www.atlantabsa.org/caabmb
advancement opportunities
Swimming Merit Badge
If you are interested in earning Swimming Merit Badge before Summer Camp, please go to the following link and add your name to the roster: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA4AA2BAAF94-swimming Dates for the classes will be set once we have a headcount. E-mail Mr. Brewer with any questions at wesbrewer@hotmail.com
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.
upcoming scout days
Scout Day at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10 @ Atlanta Motor Speedway
See the Quaker State 400 at Scout Day at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 10! Tickets for all Scouts and youth are $10. Attendees will get to experience:
Pre-Race Pit access for photo opportunities
Access to the pre-race Flo Rida concert
Up close view of the NASCAR Cup Series drivers
Optional opportunity to spend the night at the track.
Check out the event flyer for even more information! Contact Jody Sellers at 980.825.3049 or email at jodys@atlantamotorspeedway.com for ticket sales. Deadline for ticket sales is July 1
Scout Day at the Atlanta Open, Wed, July 26 & Thur, July 27 @ Atlantic Station
See the top tennis pros compete in the lead-up to the US Open at the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station! Tickets start at $30. Attendees will get to experience:
Tennis 101
One-of-a-Kind Atlanta Open Scout Sticker
Special Discount for Scouts
Meet & Greet with ATP Pro (subject to availability)
Purchase tickets here: https://gfsports.formstack.com/forms/atlantaopenscout22
Scout Day with Atlanta United, Saturday, August 6 @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Watch as Atlanta United takes on the Seattle Sounders, Saturday, August 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium! Tickets for the event start at $23 with a portion of each ticket sold going back to Atlanta area Scouting.
Use code ATL22 to access your discounted tickets.
Purchase tickets here: https://offer.fevo.com/scouts-night-f5b99f7?fevoUri=scouts-night-f5b99f7%2F
new eagle required merit badge - citizenship in society
The first new merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program since 2017 will become 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.
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
Allatoona Aquatics Merit Badge Days - Saturday, June 18, 2022; Saturday, June 25, 2022; Saturday, July 9, 2022; Saturday, July 16, 2022; Saturday, July 23, 2022; Saturday, August 5, 2022; and Saturday, August 13, 2022
Merit Badge Summits - Saturday, Aug 27, 2022; and Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 (https://www.atlantabsa.org/meritbadgesummit)
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)
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
Summer Camp
Sign-up has started for High Adventure at Camp Daniel Boone during our week of Summer Camp, July 17-23! Check out the info and sign-up as soon as you know you want to participate in a backpacking, climbing, or whitewater trek! They are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Here is the Adventure guide:
https://www.campdanielboone.org/files/40125/2022-high-adventure-guide
and the full Summer Camp webpage:
https://sites.google.com/troop77bsa.com/scout-parent/campingoutings/Summer-Camp?authuser=0
summer camp staff opportunities
As a camp staff member, you will experience an amazing life-changing summer and have a monumental impact in helping to serve Scouts. Opportunities to serve as a member of the Atlanta Area Council camp staff are available to outstanding applicants. For more information and to apply: https://www.atlantabsa.org/files/18189/Camp-Staff-Application
merit badge minute
Dunwoody Nature Center
The Dunwoody Nature Center has updated its Merit Badge offerings for the summer. Upcoming workshops include two hard-to-earn Eagle badges: Sustainability (June 25) and Environmental Science (July 16). For more information and to sign up, click here: https://dunwoodynature.org/scout-merit-badges/
Allatoona
Registration for the first few Aquatics Merit Badge Days at Allatonna is now open! Spots for these weekend classes - which include swimming, lifesaving and canoeing - fill up quickly. To find out more and to register, follow this link: https://www.atlantabsa.org/caabmb
wood badge course registration
Exciting news! Troop 77 will be well represented this year for Atlanta Area Council's Wood Badge Course 3, when our own Kelli Rice serves as Course Director and Indu Ahluwalia as Troop Guide. Wood Badge is a spectacular way to advance your skills as a scout leader. To register for this course or Course 2, visit https://www.atlantabsa.org/woodbadge or contact Indu at rikimaof2boys@gmail.com.
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