Archive for February 2020

The Troop Introduction Program (TIP) is a course developed by Troop 701 to help new scouts learn about and adjust to the Scouts BSA program. There are a number of major differences between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA that take time adapting to, and are easier to […]

A warm welcome to all parents of our new Scouts crossing over from Cub Scouts! We will meet this Tuesday (2/18) and next Tuesday (2/25) during your son’s first two meetings with the troop at the Strongsville High School Media Center. This week, we will discuss troop […]

March 7th’s Hotcakes for Heritage Fundraiser is right around the corner! Tickets are now available online at: https://ScoutSales.org?1885.56.1274 If you prefer, paper tickets will be available from Linda Klaben at this Tuesday’s meeting. All tickets for the breakfast must be purchased in advance. Unfortunately, no tickets can […]

“Scout’s Own” started at Beaumont Scout Reservation in Northeast Ohio. The “Scout’s Own Maple Syrup” is produced by tapping maple trees at Beaumont. This year, our scouts can put their entrepreneurial skills to work by selling the Maple Syrup, Pancake Mix, and Corn Bread/Muffin Mix to fund […]

Awesome job by everyone who joined us for Caveman Camp! Taking on the challenge of spending a winter night outdoors in a shelter you built is certainly something to be proud of! This week’s troop meeting is an Advancement Night and PLC Session, from 7:30-8:30 PM. As always, scouts should take some time […]

March 7th’s Hotcakes for Heritage Fundraiser is right around the corner! Tickets are now available online at: https://ScoutSales.org?1885.56.1274 If you prefer, paper tickets will be available from Linda Klaben at this Tuesday’s meeting. Please encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to attend. Our goal is to raise […]

Our Chartered Organization, the Rotary Club of Strongsville, sponsors the Chili Open Golf Classic at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea each year in February. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year, and impacts all of the Rotary Club’s community service and sponsorship (including our troop!). […]

Preparations are well underway for Troop 701’s summer adventures, and we want your Scout to join in! Summer Camp at Heritage Scout Reservation: Sunday, July 12 – Saturday, July 18 The cost of early bird registration for summer camp is $425 plus any transportation costs not covered […]

Our next Book Club discussion will be February 11th, from 7:30-8:30 in the Media Center. Books need to be returned to me or to the library by February 15th. Hope to see you there! -Megan Nelson

Calling all Troop 701 Scouts! The Troop has received invitations to a number of local packs’ Blue & Gold Banquets / Crossovers this year. Scouts, if you haven’t already RSVP’d indicating your availability, please review the sign-up sheet located at https://bit.ly/3bi9Zue and register to represent the Troop at those […]