Boy Scouts of America is rolling out several program updates effective in January that will impact rank and merit badge requirements.  A new 13th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will be in stores in January.  Additionally, many merit badge pamphlets are now available to download in digital format with enhanced interactive and video content Link to pamphlets. 

New Scouts should buy the new handbook, others may continue to use their current version but should print out this insert Link to insert and will need to adopt the new requirements based on the following:   

During 2016:

• Boys joining on or after  Jan. 1, 2016  MUST use the new requirements.
• Boys who have joined prior to Jan. 1, 2016: 
• Who are working on the Scout badge MAY continue to work on the existing  requirements, but MUST convert to the new requirements upon completion of  the Scout badge. 
• Who are working on Tenderfoot through First Class MAY continue to work on the  existing requirements, but MUST convert to the new requirements upon  attaining First Class.
• Who have completed First Class MAY complete the rank they are currently working on in the existing requirements, but then MUST convert to the new  requirements for subsequent ranks. 

After 2016:

• All Scouts MUST use the new requirements regardless of rank. 

Click here to learn more about the goal of these changes.

The new Troop 777 Class B clothing line kicks off just in time for the holidays with a special troop buy.  Tuesday - Friday, Scout families will be able to order a high quality REI black fleece at a significant discount.  The Committee has also negotiated pricing with a local embroidery shop to add the new Troop 777 logo upon arrival.  More information during the meeting.

After the new year, we will be rolling out a troop buy for the new Troop 777 Class B t-shirt! 

Bring your Cyber Chip and complete the Programming Merit Badge at the University of Michigan-Dearborn CIS department - space limited to the first 48 scouts who sign up (no charge).  This is open to all Scouts in the area so sign up quickly, if you are interested. THIS IS A FREE EVENT AND LUNCH IS PROVIDED.

Hey Scouts.  We have 2 spots (Scout or Scouters) open on our 2016 adventure to Alaska that promises to be the trip of a life time.  How many of your friends have kayaked with Sea Lions, climbed a glacier, caught a giant grouper, or trekked Alaska?  While your friends are slaving away at their summer jobs, let's go explore Alaska.

If you are interested, please bring a $300 deposit to the meeting on Tuesday.   More info at this link.  

See Mr. Tischler / Mr. Walker for more information.

You are cordially invited to celebrate Noah’s accomplishment with us at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, December 13, 2:30 pm at the Wixom Community Center.  The Wixom Community Center is located at 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI  48393.  

Merit Badge Mania is an opportunity for Scouts to meet with qualified counselors and earn merit badges needed for rank advancement.  Each merit badge class has a limited amount of seats.  Please be attuned as to whether or not that Scout is working on their prerequisites now and not assuming to get a “free pass” when they arrive at class.  If they do not do the prerequisites, the counselor WILL not sign off on that particular item and the boy will go home with a partial.  Also, due to the limited seating, the unprepared boy could possibly have taken the seat of a boy who would have been prepared.  This statement has been included due to complaints from past merit badge counselors regarding unprepared scouts.