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"The Spirit is there in every boy; It has to be discovered and brought to light"

                                                      Robert Baden-Powell

 

 

Congratulations to Jacob Cornell.  He is an Eagle Scout!

      

Interested in Scouting?  Come visit Troop 71 to learn more.

 

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Court of Honor 9/28

Posted on Sep 16 2025 - 10:27pm

Please help us celebrate a summer full of advancement at our fall Court of Honor at 2pm on Sunday 9/28 at the church.  

Scouting University: Leader Training Day

Posted on Sep 16 2025 - 10:27pm

Come and sharpen your Scouting Skills!  November 1st at the Wildwood Presbyterian Church.  Registration for $20 (except CPR)  More info at link.

https://scoutingevent.com/129-2025LeaderTrainingDay

CPR Training: Choose from morning or afternoon sessions. An additional $65 will be collected at Check-in (pay by check, cash, or Zelle)

All Scouting America Leaders: Cub Scouts, BSA, Venturing - Why should you attend?  There are leader-specific training sessions to be certified as a leaders as well as CPR training, learn about high adventure, Merit Badge Counselor Training, recruitment & retention, Scoutbook, Service Projects, Special Need Scouts, AOL to Scout Transition, How to get ILST/ILSC started in your unit, Cub Scout Activities and ceremonies and outings, Board of Reviews, Advancement coordinator information,  knot tying, Scouting America religious emblems, outdoor cooking, outdoor ethics, CPR, Intro to Cold Weather Camping, Scout’s Own – Duty to God and so much more!

All BSA/SA Scouts (5th-12th grade) and All Venturing Scouts (at least 13 years having completed Grade 8, or 14-20 years) -  Why should you attend?  Learn about high adventure, knot tying, Scouting America religious emblems, outdoor cooking, outdoor ethics, CPR, Intro to Cold Weather Camping, Scout’s Own – Duty to God, and so much more!

All Scouting America Parents -  Why should you attend?  There are leader-specific training sessions to be certified as a leaders as well as CPR training, Merit Badge Counselor Training, learn about high adventure, recruitment & retention, Scoutbook, Service Projects, Special Need Scouts, AOL to Scout Transition, How to get ILST/ILSC started in your unit, Cub Scout Activities and ceremonies and outings, Board of Reviews, Advancement coordinator information, knot tying, Scouting America religious emblems, outdoor cooking, outdoor ethics, CPR, Intro to Cold weather camping, Scout’s Own – Duty to God and so much more!

OKPIK - Cold Weather Training

Posted on Sep 16 2025 - 10:04pm

OKPIK (Inuit for snowy owl) was developed at the BSA's Northern Tier High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota. This program develops survival and preparedness skills for camping and trekking in low temperatures. The course covers topics such as dressing for and sleeping in the cold, cold-weather shelters, cooking and meal preparation, equipment, first aid, hypothermia, and more. OKPIK is open to adults as well as youth age 14 and older. 

Interested in Eagle Cave February 2026?

Posted on Sep 16 2025 - 8:19pm

All - The PLC is interested in going to Eagle Cave for our February campout.  This is a fun one where you'll sleep in the cave after spending the day exploring the miles and miles of tunnels and caverns.  

Committee Meeting Sunday Night at 7 pm via Zoom

Posted on Sep 9 2025 - 10:14pm

Please join us for a Troop Committee Meeting this Sunday night at 7 pm via ZOOM!

Scout volunteer needed: Emcee for Sep Court of Honor

Posted on Sep 9 2025 - 6:09pm

Scouts:  We need one more volunteer to serve as an emcee with Michael P for the Sep 28 Court of Honor.  Emcees organize the agenda, recruit other scouts to present, and host the live event.  These are requirements for Communications merit badge.  If you have not served as emcee before or need Communications MB, please consider volunteering.  You'll work with Mr Audette and Mrs Cornell to get everything organized in the week or two before the event.

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