Welcome back Troop and Crew 777. The youth planning meetings are complete and the Troop dates are posted the to the calendar. The Crew dates will be loaded later this week. Click Here for a summary document.
Each campout has been assigned to a Patrol to coordinate, we will need the adults of that patrol to help with logistics. After we get going, we will also restart the short parent/committee meetings each Tuesday to let the parents know what the boys are doing and what adult help is needed.
Remember, the best way to keep up to date is to use the Calendar Sync feature to add the 777 calendar to your phone or outlook. Sign-in to the website and click on Calendar Sync in the left menu panel.
Our primary communication method is via the Tuesday morning eblasts that go to the primary email we have on file for Adults and Scouts. Please provide Anne Felosak with any updates.
Occasionally, we send out [Announce] emails that are of a more urgent nature.
Troop 777 Alumni Aaron Gierlach and his dad Ray (who was an Asst. Scoutmaster) live in Colorado Springs, CO now. Recently, they were in town and stopped by Mr. Tischler's house to donate some gear and give us a quick update on the impact 777 had and what they have been up to since.
BSA takes youth protection very seriously. In February, a new version of the Youth Protection Training (YPT) was released and ALL adults (registered or attending camp for 72 hours or more) must retake YPT using this version before 777 can recharter in October. You have 3 options for completing this requirement:
Online - click here or login to your my.scouting.org account and click on the YPT icon to complete the training prior to Oct 1
In Person classes held by District - click here to access calendar and then filter on "Youth Protection Training" to register for the date you wish to attend
In Person class held by 777 - on October 16th (Tuesday) starting at 6pm. Click here to sign up.
New - print and sign waiver to speed up pool check in process!
Sunday is our Troop and Crew-wide annual BSA Swimmer Classification test given by a Council-approved administrator. All members must complete this classification annually in order to participate in aquatic activities..
Where:Schoolcraft College Physical Education Bldg Pool (in back across from tennis courts) Enter via locker rooms.
When: Sunday, June 24th Tests continuously administered between 5pm to 7pm (stay only as long as it takes to pass test).
Why: Required to participate in any BSA Aquatics activity – think summer camp, canoe/kayak trek, troop swimming night, Jamboree waterfront, any high adventure with water.
What:Swim 75 yard front stroke and 25 back stroke and 1 minute floating.
Who: All Crew and Troop Scouts and Scouters. (note: 777 and 755 are doing this at the same time)
Cost: Free. Bill Phillips (Council approved administrator) and a Schoolcraft Lifeguard are volunteering their time
Forms: Parents will need to sign a Schoolcraft liability waiver at the pool in order to enter the water. The troop will file the appropriate BSA Swimmer Classification form.
SEA BASE note: Sea Base Crews – you do not need to retake this test. You are good to go until June next year.
SUMMER CAMP note: It is highly recommended you get certified on Sunday instead of waiting to do so at summer camp; it takes away from “fun” time. However, if you miss Sunday, you will be able to get classified at camp.
1st and 2nd CLASS SWIM PROGRAM Participant note: Bill Phillips requires his students to attend Sunday to take the official BSA Swimmer Certification. His class met rank requirements and prepares scout for the classification test.
