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Troop Committee Meeting – Tuesday, October 23rd

There is a Troop Committee meeting scheduled for this Tuesday, October 23rd, which will be held at the Strongsville High School during the regular Troop meeting. The Troop Committee is a group of parents, relatives and other interested adults who support the Scouts and Adult Leaders throughout […]

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Fall Troop Court of Honor – Tuesday, October 16th

The first Court of Honor of the scouting year will be held on Tuesday, October 16th, at Chapman Elementary School, from 6:30-8:30. For this ceremony, scouts should be dressed in their full Class-A uniform, which includes the neckerchief, and any sashes. The Tigers patrol has been asked to help […]

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15-mile Hike – Sunday, October 21st

Lace up your hiking boots, and join us for a 15-mile hike through the Cleveland Metroparks. Our route will take us along the All-purpose and Bridle trails, beginning at The Chalet in Strongsville, and ending at the Brecksville Nature Center in Brecksville. All scouts and parents are welcome to participate, […]

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Backpack Camp Information

Backpack Camp is scheduled for the weekend of October 12-14.  Please make sure to sign up on Troop Web Host for the appropriate trek.  For this camp, we split in to two different groups, based on grade.  Scouts in 6th and 7th grade will be traveling to Mohican State […]

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Backpack Borrowing/Fitting and Gear Shakedown

If a scout needs to borrow a backpack for the upcoming backpacking treks, the troop does have a limited number available to lend out.  We will have them at the meeting this Tuesday, and will work with each scout to find one that best fits them. Also, if a scout […]

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Camp Gear Procedures and Return

If you were assigned and took home any troop gear from camp, please make sure to clean and dry it out as soon as possible. It is very important that the tents and dining flys be set up or hung up to dry as soon as you […]

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Committee Help Needed

Troop 701’s committee currently has openings for volunteers in the following areas. If you would like to help, but don’t see a position that fits your skills or interest, please contact Laura (laurasta@wowway.com, 440-821-2445). We appreciate everyone who helps make this program great for our Scouts! Community […]

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Mohican Trek – Mile 1

Mile 1 – Mohican Trek Information Please review this post thoroughly with your scout. Questions can be directed now or later to the Scoutmaster. Taken along the Clear Fork Branch of the Mohican River. This view can only be seen from the hiking trail.   Why Mohican […]

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Pirate Gold Rush Camp – September 21-23

Arrrr Matey!  The first camp of the year will be Pirate Gold Rush camp, scheduled for the weekend of September 21-23, at Camp Butler, in Peninsula, OH.  The cost for the weekend is $25, and sign-ups are available on Troop Web Host.  The PLC has been hard at […]

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Advancement Cut-off – Tuesday, September 25th

The advancement cut-off for the Fall Troop Court of Honor is September 25th.  All rank requirements (including Scoutmaster Conference) and merit badge blue cards must be entered in to the Big Book, or submitted to Mr. Smith, by this date in order to be recognized at the Fall […]

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