A whole new world of scholarships and other opportunities are open to us now that our units are chartered by American Legion Post 451!  One example is the American Legion Eagle Scholarship.  The applications for the Eagle Scout $1,000 Scholarship are due Applications Due March 1st.  Scouts BSA members who are chartered by an American Legion Post, Department of Michigan post troop and have obtained the level of eagle scout or are the descendant of American Legion members may apply. The winner at the department level receives a $1,000 scholarship and is advanced to the national level for consideration for Eagle Scout of the Year and a $10,000 scholarship. Application is available online at https://michiganlegion.org/scouting/  

This is a special opportunity for the Scout troop to participate in "Operation Handshake" at the Gerald R. Ford Airport.  Scouts will join others community members to stand a Flag Line of Honor to welcome home all of our service Men, Women and Veterans as they arrive at the airport.  We will also be welcoming all people arriving at the airport to spread Holiday cheer.  Check out the calendar to for more information and to sign up!

July 18 - August 2, 2023. Our crew is looking for a few more scouts to join in the fun of hiking in the mountains of New Mexico at Philmont Scout Ranch.  $150 deposit due 1/10/22.  Contact Kim Korff for details.  Sign up on the troop website.

Will Conrad has successfully passed his Eagle Board of Review on 12-3-21.  Congratulations!

If you have been tracking toward the EPA Award NOW is the time to start wrapping things up!  The 50th Anniversary Environmental Protection Agency award was created by the BSA & the EPA to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.  This award will ONLY be available to earn in 2021.  Not sure how close you are?  Login to ScoutBook and click the "Awards" tab.  The 50th Anniversary Environmental Protection Agency award is the 3rd one down.  Simply select it and you will see what you have completed & what you have left to do.  All requirements & services hours must be completed by Dec 31st!  Have questions?  Talk to your SPL or Scoutmaster.

The troop will be doing a final pass for the season over the trails of Seidman park to collect trash and maintain the trails.  This project does count as 2 conservation hours for those working on the EPA award.  We will meet at the CONSERVATION STREET ENTRANCE.  Check the calendar for more details and sign up.