Message of the Week

We are looking for a new parent to volunteer as the troop’s Yard Charge Coordinator. Yard Charge is our annual program held in November where we organize leaf clean-up for Strongsville citizens in need of this service. Here is description of the position’s duties: Act as the […]

Congratulations to Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Jarod K., who earned his 200 Nights of Camping award Aug. 29 at Gold Rush. Jarod is one of only 17 Scouts in Troop 701’s history to achieve 200 nights. He will be recognized at the Fall 2015 Troop Court of Honor […]

Camping for 12 consecutive months may sound easy, yet it can be challenging for Scouts and adult leaders alike. To earn the award, members must attend summer camp, Polar Bear/winter camp, go backpacking and attend all troop campouts for a full year. Those who do so earn […]

Hi. For those who have not heard, I am the new Popcorn Kernel for Troop 701. Ethan and his older brother have enjoyed selling popcorn and have been quite successful, so I’m really looking forward to a great sale. Let’s get ready for a great popcorn sale. […]

Mark your calendars – Troop 701 will be participating in several service projects this month as we honor the American flag. Kiwanis Club of Strongsville Flag Raising 9 a.m. Sat., Sept. 5.   We will be raising 100 flags on the Strongsville Commons to celebrate Labor Day […]

The new Scouting year is underway! Beginning tomorrow, Aug. 18, Troop 701 will resume meeting at Chapman Elementary School. Weekly troop meetings will continue to be 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Scouts are to wear their official Boy Scout field uniform (BSA shirt, shorts/pants, belt and socks) […]

Congratulations to the Scouts and adult leaders who completed camping and hiking milestones at summer camp: Gavin C. achieved his 75-Miler Boot Club award Michael Be. and Jacob G. got their 150 Nights of Camping award Joshua Y. and Levi R. completed their 100 Nights of Camping […]

Congratulations to the Scouts and Scouters who earned the troop community service award for the 2014-2015 Scouting year. Once again, the troop has achieved its annual goal of giving 1,000 or more hours of service back to the community. The totals this year are 1,017 hours, of […]

Scouts and parents are reminded that each participant needs an annual physical examination by their medical provider in order to participate in troop events. Scouts who are going to summer camp, the Black Hills high adventure trip or the Florida Seabase trip must have a current physical […]

The Nights of Camping and Boot Club miles have been updated as of June 7. Congratulations to the following Scouts and adult leaders who have completed camping and hiking milestones this month at Gettysburg: Nathan M. completed his 100th night of camping. Liam K. and Adam V. […]