Scouts, please use your actual first name when joining Zoom meetings (and do not change it during the meeting); adults please use your last name if possible. The meeting host uses your login name to place you in the proper breakout rooms; it’s hard to do that […]
Read more →Now that we are holding virtual scout meetings, we want to remind everyone that each scout needs to have an active BSA Cyber Chip. The Cyber Chip training lasts for one year, so if it has been longer than that since you have taken the training, we […]
Read more →Scouts are asked to please turn in their orders for the “Scout’s Own” maple syrup and pancake/cornbread mix fundraiser. Please either email your order form to Kim Brown (kimjoanbrown@gmail.com) or text her (440-897-0880) how many you need of each product. Please make sure to include your name, […]
Read more →We will be having a virtual Advancement Night on Tuesday, April 7th, from 7:00-8:30 PM. The Fire-Breathing Potato patrol will be meeting as well, to go over a TIP topic, and then will have the opportunity to pass off some advancements. You do not need to wear […]
Read more →Although we will know more in the coming weeks about our ability to travel, Troop 701 is still planning to attend summer camp at Heritage Scout Reservation from July 12-18. Heritage delayed the payment deadline, but we now need payments in full ($425) by all of our families (except […]
Read more →Scouting has many resources that allow you to stay engaged while social distancing. One is a new Facebook group called “Virtual BSA Merit Badge Counselors.” The troop can help you connect to a BSA-registered, Youth Protection Trained counselor for almost any merit badge. There are currently 11 […]
Read more →Citizenship in the Nation is a great merit badge to work on at home! Here is a copy of the merit badge workbook: Citizenship in the Nation Workbook All of the requirements can be completed at home except 2A/B/C. As you complete each requirement, write down the […]
Read more →Family Life is a great merit badge to work on at home! Here is a copy of the merit badge workbook: Family Life Workbook All of the requirements can be completed at home, but there are three main ones to focus on. Requirements 4 and 5 each […]
Read more →With nicer Spring weather (hopefully!) arriving soon, this is a great time to start working on the 12-week fitness program for Personal Fitness merit badge! Here is a copy of the merit badge workbook: Personal Fitness Workbook Focus on requirements 6-8. The first thing you need to […]
Read more →Thank you all for your cooperation and understanding surrounding the decision to cancel Father & Son Camp, as well as suspend all of our in-person meetings and activities. We are especially grateful for everyone’s quick response to the camp cancellation email that went out last week. As […]
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