Parents,

We are looking for several Scout to attend this event and represent our Troop.  Please sign-up at  http://www.troop777northville.org/node/1736

Boy Scouts and Parents of Troop 777 are invited to attend an annual recognition for church sponsored troops so the scouts, parents and members of the sponsoring institution can get to know each other better.

Activities will include Scouts participating in the service as greeters, ushers and other activities to be determined.  

In addition we can use the opportunity to share the benefits of scouting for boys and parents of the church.  We plan to have a booth/table in the Fellowship Room during the coffee hour from 10:15 to 11:00 am where we can provide scouting information.    

Back again this year, the Klondike BBQ Pig Roast is going viral.  This year, we will share our bacon with Troop 103 (of Milford).  Each Patrol is bringing a dish to pass.  The adults cook the pig all day long so it's just right for when you finish the Klondike competition - you just need to bring home some hardware (awards)!

Tuesday's meeting includes: Personal pack inspection (bring your gear ready to go), Patrol food planning, polar bear planning.

Polar Bear campers tent on Friday night and move indoors on Saturday.  Cabin cots allocated based on order of paid registration.  If cots run out, you can bring your own cot or air matress; room will be available in the common area of the cabin.  Should be room for everyone!  

D-Bar-A is plowing available snow into mounds so you can build Quinzhees for your Polar Bear shelter.  Friday night forecast looks great High 30's Low 20's.

Please, finalize your registration on-line now!

Tuesday is a Troop-wide personal equipment shakedown.  Bring your pack ready for Klondike tent camping whether you are attending or not.  There will be a pack inspection with feedback on how you can be better prepared for camping outside in the cold.  The Patrol judged as being the best prepared will earn Honor Patrol points!  See checklist in library http://troop777northville.org/taxonomy/term/1080 

Then, put your pack to the test and attend this year's Klondike Derby.  It is a great opportunity to learn how to be in the outdoors during cold weather.  These are critical skills you don't usually learn in school.

The Great Lakes Field Service Council presents the 2015 University of Scouting!

This is a great opportunity to choose from many quality training sessions click here to check out the courses .  There are classes for Summercamp Scoutmasters, Trashcan cooking, Board of Review, 1st Year program, Recruiting, Running high adventures and more.  There is also a Midway with many displays and vendors to check out.

When:  Saturday, January 31, 2015   8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Where:  Lamphere High School, Madison Heights
Cost:  Before January 12: $22            After January 12: $32 

There will be a brief session this Tuesday to provide the troop with an overview of the Seabase high adventure programs options.  The lottery for 2016 crew slots opens this week.  Before we can enter a request, we need to gauge Scout interest and decide on dates.

Minimum requirements for participation are below:

The 2017 National Scout Jamboree will be held from July 19 to July 28, 2017 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.  While registration has not yet opened, adults interested in attending Jamboree as staff can submit an interest statement now listing their preferred job areas.  This will eventually be converted into an actual staff application when registration opens.  The popular jobs fill up quickly.  http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/volunteers/