Ken Jacobsen was a long-time Scouter in Northville. He passed his love for Scouting on to his Eagle Scout son, whom has also stayed engaged in Scouting.
Ken was a member of the FUMC Men's Club and was our Chartered Organized Representative until 2014.
Proir to that, Ken was very involved with Troop 755 and was responsible for the purchase of the 755 canoes that 777 uses frequently.
Ken passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019
Visitation:
Thursday, April 11 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Casterline Funeral Home in Northville
Service:
Friday, April 12 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church of Northville
Parents, we are encouraging everyone who is attending camp outs or summer camp to take this course. While it is required for all assistant scoutmaster’s it would be good for committee members to understand the patrol method as well.
Eric Brown will be teaching the scoutmaster specific training course on March 23 at FUMC from noon to 430.
Please register on our website as soon as possible as space is limited and we may be opening this up to other area units next week. https://www.troop777northville.org/node/3463
In the spirit of rank advancement and ensuring that we recognize our Scouts as quickly as possible we have a request from our Advancement Chair (Anne Felosak). In the Troopmaster 2.0 software that we utilize to track rank advancement, each requirement towards rank (Tenderfoot 1a and 1b for example) the system is looking for a completed date. Additionally, so that we do not have a rush of advancement updates in Troopmaster 2.0 when we return in September and to manage the growth of our Troop we are requesting the following so that we are being proactive….
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.
