NEWSLETTER

tuesday, may 17th

6:30 PM CDB MEETING FOR ATTENDING ADULTS

7:30 PM TROOP MEETING - GOLDEN AXE

From the SPL

Hey Troop 77 I hope you had a great weekend and are ready to get back to scouting this Tuesday. This week we are holding the Golden Axe competition, every patrol needs to bring their own hatchets and pocket knives, if you have any questions I will link the meeting plan down below, Have a great week.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bsn6K5Ic8NhRfSUpF33wJi9F9OcK23pH_bLNh1lbo78/edit#

Have a great week, 

Cadhan Cole

Senior Patrol Leader 

from the scoutmaster

I hope everyone enjoyed their camping trip-free weekend (except for the Electric Dragons, who completed a rugged overnight Philmont shakedown hike at Fort Mountain this weekend- bravo!). 

Good news: the troop gained three Webelos 2 scouts from Pack 528 yesterday, and they will join the Earth Patrol this Tuesday! Please welcome them and help acclimate them as they transition from Cubs to Scouts BSA. 

This week is our long-awaited Golden Axe competition. All patrols will participate - don’t forget to bring a sharpened hatchet for your patrol, and each scout should bring their Totin Chip, Firem’n chip, and a sharpened pocket knife.

Scouts - if you would like a troop survivalist kit (they are really cool!), we will have extras on hand at this week’s meeting. The cost is $25, which includes the base kit plus a few extra items. See Mr. Cole Tuesday night to purchase one.

Summer meeting plans for June and July are now available, so please mark them on your calendars and plan to attend. Summer meetings can be shorter and will fall on different days to give every scout the chance to attend at least 1-2. 

If you are looking for service hours this summer, please consider setting up, breaking down, and/or working at Cub Scout Day Camps (special section below). 

Finally, if you have not signed up to go to Summer Camp, especially First Year Scouts, then you can still do so.  Please see or contact Ms. Crawford and she can help you with the sign-up process.

Be Great Scouts and I’ll see you PROMPTLY* at 7:30P on Tuesday outside Scout Hall (*Early is on time, on time is late, late is unacceptable.)

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.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

troop 177 open house

Troop 177, Troop 77's sister troop, is having an open house this Tuesday, May 17, at 730 PM. We’ll be showing outdoor skills with hands on displays and sharing stories of camping, hiking, kayaking, and white water rafting adventures. Please invite your sisters, friends, and any Scout aged girl (11 and up) who might be interested in joining or just learning more about what Scouts do. For more information about Troop 177 visit: www.Troop177Decatur.com

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS & ADULT VOLUNTEERS

As we round out the Scouting "School Year" it's CRITICAL that all invoices and expense reimbursement requests get paid or submitted by Friday, May 20, 2022 (preferably sooner 😊).

This is really important so that we can plan the resources our Scouts need for the upcoming 2022-23 Programming year.

Please submit payments for all outstanding monthly camping events and summer camping immediately. 

Additionally, all expense reimbursement requests for 2021-22 activities (i.e. Aug rafting through May Survivalist) MUST be submitted ASAP.

The link to the online expense reimbursement form (preferred method over paper) is here  as well as on the Parent Portal Website under the “Forms/Resources” tab.

CAMPING


August Campout 

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 15 at 10:00 p.m.

August 12-14

Trip Planner: Andrew Kraft

Trip Links        

advancement


Congratulations to the following scouts who have ranked up the past few weeks:


Board of Review: 

Troop 77 Scouts you have been working hard on your  rank advancement!  If you need a Board of Review (BOR) sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44aead29a7ff2-troop   If the sign up is full and you need me to add a slot for you, let Mrs. Crawford know.

VOLUNTEER AT CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP

Cub Scout Day Camp is June 6-10 at Chamblee United Methodist Church, with setup on Saturday June 4 and camp breakdown Friday the 10th after camp dismisses. Camp leadership needs LOTS of scout volunteers to serve as den chiefs, program staff, on the shooting ranges, and in many other roles. You can volunteer ½ a day, a full day, 2 or 3 days, or the entire week and all hours served are scoutmaster approved for service. For more info, see Mrs. Henderson or Mr. Cole. To volunteer, sign up here: https://www.atlantabsa.org/ht-daycamp

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 starting June 2 through August 13, 2022, a total of 9 weekends. There will not be classes on Saturday, July 2nd or July 30th.  Click here for more info: https://www.atlantabsa.org/caabmb

advancement opportunities


Family Life Merit Badge

Mrs. Keith will be leading a Family Life Merit Badge class prior to our Troop meeting on May 24th.  This class will be tailored to Scouts who have not yet started the badge.  For more information and to sign up, click here:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA4AA2BAAF94-family


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.

VENTURE CREW 77


Venture Crew 77 will be doing Axe throwing May 22nd. 

If you are 14 or have completed the 8th Grade (especially if you’re going to Philmont in 2023) and want to expand your Scouting experience, please join Venture Crew 77. 

If you have questions or need additional information, then please contact Mr. Leff or me. 

Thanks. Mr. Cole

order of the arrow


Hello everyone, this is Ryan Shimabukuro, your Order of the Arrow (OA) Troop Representative. This newsletter contains important information about current and upcoming OA events, and more.

Events and Registration

The link to our Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge website is https://aacegwa.org. It has a calendar of upcoming events and information on how to register for the events. Here are the dates for the upcoming Induction Weekends and the registration deadlines:

Additionally, Lodge days of service are on the following Saturdays, May 21, July 9, and October 8, 2022.

Dues

Yes, there are dues in the OA. This year, and every year, dues are $25. They are due NOW! In some situations, if you did not pay dues last year, then you will need to pay those in order to pay your dues for this year and stay current. HOWEVER, this is important, if you attend OA events in which you pay a fee, the fee should cover your dues.

The Troop does NOT reimburse for payment of Adult or Youth OA dues, unless the Adult or Scout is actively involved in OA (e.g., attends monthly meetings, Chapter and Lodge events, Conclaves, Fellowship Events, Service Events, etc.), in which case you need to talk to me or Dr. Gilbert.

The link for paying dues is: https://www.atlantabsa.org/OAMemberRenewal

What is the Order of the Arrow?

According to the Order of the Arrow’s website (https://oa-bsa.org/), the Order of the Arrow is an honor organization that recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long-term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.


Etowah Chapter:

The following are the elected officials (and advisor) in our Chapter:

Chapter Chief: RJ Holloway rj@rj-holloway.com

Vice Chapter Chief: Violet Todd violet.todd.7@gmail.com

Etowah Chapter Advisor: Ramus Caribbean EtowahAdviser@aacegwa.org


If you have any questions about the events, you can contact me or RJ, the current Etowah Chapter Chief at rj@rj-holloway.com.

Thanks!

Ryan

upcoming scout days


Scout Day with the Braves - Sunday, May 29 @ 1:20 PM

The lockout is finally over and baseball is officially back! See the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves take on the Miami Marlins Sunday, May 29th at Truist Park! Tickets start at $13 with a portion of each ticket sale going back to Metro-Atlanta Scouting! https://offer.fevo.com/atlanta-braves-scout-night-561fffc?fevoUri=atlanta-braves-scout-night-561fffc%2F


Scout Day with the Dream - Friday, June 3 @ 7:30 PM

Take part in our very first Scout Day with the Atlanta Dream and watch as they face off against the reigning WNBA Champion Chicago Sky on Friday, June 3rd at the Gateway Center Arena!  Tickets start at $25 with a portion of each ticket sale going back to Metro-Atlanta Scouting!  https://offer.fevo.com/atlanta-dream-vs-chicago-sky-ozf4elw-a86e142?fevoUri=atlanta-dream-vs-chicago-sky-ozf4elw-a86e142%2F


RANGER CAMP –  JUNE 26 - JULY 1, 2022


For over 30 years, the US Army Rangers has partnered with the BSA to create a unique High Adventure opportunity for up to 100 participants including youth and adult.  Highlights include:

The camp is held at the Camp Frank D. Merrill US Army Ranger base in Dahlonega, GA.  Participants sleep in the barracks and eat in the mess hall or MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) in the field.  In the middle of the week, participants transition to Yonah Mountain and camp for two nights where skills are put into practice on a larger scale. 

For more information, click here: https://www.nega-bsa.org/Ranger.


Mr. Henderson went to this camp as a youth for 5 years in a row and considers it his favorite camp.  It is a lot of fun and very rewarding.  It inspired him to spend weekends in college climbing, rappelling and camping on Mt. Yonah.  He looks forward to going back to Ranger Camp this year and is happy to answer any questions you have.

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:


The NYLT Session Dates are as follows:

Session 1 - Sunday, May 29 2022  -  Friday, Jun 3 2022

Camp Jamison (Bert Adams Scout Camp)


Session 2 - Sunday, Jun 5 2022  -  Friday, Jun 10 2022

Camp Jamison (Bert Adams Scout Camp)


Session 3 (Part 1) - Saturday, Nov 19 2022  -  Tuesday, Nov 22 2022

Adventure Camp (Bert Adams Scout Camp)

              -AND-

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

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


Chattahoochee Nature Center 

The Chattahoochee Nature Center has updated its Merit Badge offering for May.    The CNC will be offering Canoeing on May 1st,  Environmental Science on May 15th, and Mammal Study on May 22nd.  Sign up here:  https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/education/scouts/scouts-bsa/


Atlanta Area Council 

The AAC is hosting Aviation Merit Badge on June 11th.  Cost to attend is $15.  For more information and to sign up, click here:   https://www.atlantabsa.org/meritbadgedays


And last call for the AAC Merit Badge Summit, scheduled for this Saturday, April 30th, at Hyde Park Farm in Cobb County.  Merit badges offered include gardening, nature and forestry.  Learn more here:

https://www.atlantabsa.org/MeritBadgeSummit


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.

https://www.atlantabsa.org/woodbadge

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 –

Troop 77 Scouts

Troop 177 Parents –

Troop 177 Scouts

Scoutbook

Other Announcements

Troop 77 Calendar: Use the following address to access the Troop 77 calendar from other applications. You can copy and paste this into any calendar product that supports the iCal format.

https://www.scoutbook.com/ics/17077.45861.ics