Word from Cole Canoe Base is that this camp is awesome.  SPL Jordan Tebbe says the Patrols give high marks to the program, staff and love the Patrol cooking.  They all wish to return next year.  There were many individual accomplishments to go along with the many memories.

Click link to see photo album http://troop777northville.smugmug.com/Smug777/Cole-Canoe-Base-Summer-Camp-20/ 

 Existing OA members, this 100th anniversary is being held in our backyard at MSU in E. Lansing.  There will be a one-time only inverse color sash given to all participants and many cool activities. 

Those interested in earning Brotherhood, should do so before this event or you can do so at the event too.  See this link to register:  http://event.oa-bsa.org/events/n2015/conf/july2014updates.htm

For the past year I have been planning my Eagle Scout project.  Finally though, I have finished planning, have approvals and have chosen a final date for my project, July 19th.

I would really appreciate your help with my project.  Please see details here: http://troop777northville.org/node/1501 

-Freddy Heegan

Philmont Crews from Troop 755 and 755 fell in at the Detroit airport last month and started their journey west.  Quick stop over in Colorado Springs and then off to the backcountry.  Follow 777's trek as pics are loaded to our Smugmug site: http://troop777northville.smugmug.com/Smug777/Philmont-2014 

Upload your Philmont pics at: http://troop777northville.smugmug.com/upload/RKfLSJ/philmont2014 

Troop 777 backpacking crews stormed the beaches of South Manitou Island while the Philmont crew trekked over 25 miles through the Potawatomi Trail in Pinckney.

Short-term backpacking helps prepare younger Scouts for high adventure treks by exposing them to survival skills and the patrol method of youth leadership.  This upcoming year will include more backpacking opportunities.

Wish the Philmont Crew 626-D-02 well as they leave next week for 12 days in the backcountry of New Mexico.