In this week’s newsletter
- Autumn is an Eagle!
- Troop Meeting
- Important Announcement
- Merit Badge Opportunities
- Training
- Troop Communication
Autumn is an Eagle!
Autumn successfully completed her Eagle Board of Review on Sunday and is now an Eagle Scout! Please congratulate her on this amazing accomplishment. A special thank you to Mr. Shofner, Mr. Buerek, and Mrs. Henderson for volunteering to serve at Autumn’s Eagle Board.
Meeting this Week
We will have a meeting this Tuesday, please check your email for a note from your SPL for further details.
**Important Announcement: Troop 77 & 177 Selected for BSA Combined (Co-Ed) Troop Pilot
Earlier this year, BSA announced a new pilot program for Combined (coed) troops, starting this Fall. Last week we learned that Troop 77 / 177 has been selected to participate in the pilot.
As part of the pilot, Troop 77 and 177 will effectively combine into a single coed troop, starting from our next Court of Honor on Tuesday, August 27.
As the Chartered Organization Rep for Scouting at Oak Grove, I am personally very excited for OGUMC to be part of this pilot and continue to create a welcoming, inclusive Scouting community. Oak Grove already has a coed Cub Scout Pack and a Coed Venture Crew. And as we approach the 75th anniversary of Troop 77 in 2025, I’m excited for us to help lead the way in this next chapter for the BSA.
If you would like to learn more about the Combined Troop Pilot, linked HERE is an article from Scouting Magazine. And if you have specific questions about the pilot, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Yours in Scouting,
Adam DeLange
Chartered Org Rep
adamfdelange@gmail.com
Merit Badge Opportunities
Atlanta Area Council offers several Merit Badge earning opportunities throughout the year.
For more information visit: https://www.atlantabsa.org/shootingdays
Chattahoochee Nature Center
The Chattahoochee Nature Center has updated its offerings for 2024. Each class costs $45.
For more information and to sign up visit: https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/education/scouts/scouts-bsa/
Dunwoody Nature Center
Dunwoody Nature Center has updated its classes through the summer. Dunwoody will offer Insect Study September 24 and Forestry October 19.
For more information and to sign up visit: https://dunwoodynature.org/education/scouts/bsa-scouts/
Upcoming Youth and Adult Training Opportunities
Scouts and adults, the Atlanta Area Council is offering several training opportunities over the next few months, and you are encouraged to participate! After all, every troop deserves training youth and adults. Follow the links below for more info:
- University of Scouting: 9/21/24 @ Life University. A full day of training classes for both youth and adults leaders. ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops) and Den Chief training is highly recommended!
- WoodBadge Fall 2024 Course
- NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training): encouraged for ALL T77 youth 13+
- IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills): required to be fully trained for adult ASMs, recommended for all participating adults
Troop Communication
Please be sure to join our Remind Classes to get notifications on all of the Troop 177 happenings. There is an app, but you can choose to get notifications via text messages or email.
Troop 177 Parents
- Or text @troop177p to the number 81010
Troop 177 Scouts
- or text @troop177s to the number 81010
