The new Safeguarding Youth Training went live Friday, May 16. Scouters are encouraged to take the new 90-minute training now, but they will be required to take the training when their current Youth Protection Training expires. It’s designed to replace Youth Protection Training and adds a section on S.A.F.E. Scouting. The new SYT training is good for one year. To renew, you'll need to review a 10-15 minute video and take the refresher test. If you pass with an 80 percent or above, you've recertified. If not, then you will take the entire SYT module. This online training is taken at https://my.scouting.org/

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Course Details:
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm *
Location: Camp Teetonkah, 3710 Burkhart Road, Jackson, MI 49201
Who: Adult Leaders and Volunteers
Cost: $10 (lunch is provided)

Register here and get more details: https://scoutingevent.com/272-YMHFA

NYLT stands for National Youth Leadership Training and has been Scouting’s premiere leadership training program since its establishment in 2003. The training is held over 6 days, or a two-weekend span and scouts will learn important Scout and life skills that can translate over to troop leadership and even everyday life. To participate in NYLT, scouts must meet the following requirements: Be at least 13 years of age and at least of First Class rank , have approval from their unit leader AND parents/guardians, and have completed the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST). There are several courses offered in Michigan Crossroads Council this year. You can register and learn more here: https://scoutingevent.com/272-2025MCCNYLT

In conjunction with Arbor Day the City of Novi is hosting a Garlic Mustard Pull:
When: Saturday, April 26 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lakeshore Park
What: Garlic Mustard Pull - Help preserve the park’s natural beauty by removing invasive plants. Supplies provided. No registration required.
Note: This event would count towards conservation-related service hours for the Life Scout rank. The event would also count towards regular service hours for other ranks.

Pack 755 is seeking Scouts to assist with upcoming Webelos events. If any Scouts from Troop 777 are interested in volunteering and need service hours, the Pack would gladly welcome their help. The events will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Amerman MPR on the following dates:

The Troop has 12 slots open for Isle Royale.  Cost is $575 (paypal is $592).  Great mid - adventure trip.  There will be 6 nights camping.  4 nights on the Island and around 35 miles backpacking.  Scouts will need some backpacking experience so attending the shakedown for West Point and West Point itself would be a great idea if little to no experience backpacking.  Details in the excel document attached to the event.  We need interest ASAP to handle all bookings and ferry ride.  Will need $100 deposit ASAP.  Remaining money due by 4/30/2025.