News from Troop 407

New photos posted

Just posted: pictures from Philmont and Jamboree, in our gallery (click Gallery in the menu to the right). If you have photos of troop events to contribute, contact Frank Maynard for upload instructions.

September Campout: Great Lakes Council Centennial Rendez-Vous

Our September 2010 campout will be attending the GLC Centennial Rendez-Vous, a gathering of 5,000 scouts from southeastern Michigan with tons of fun activities for all who attend. This event is September 24-26 at Willow Metropark near Belleville.

Until August 31, the cost is $50 per person (both scouts and adults); after August 31, the cost rises to $55. If you would like to attend, please complete the permission form and send it to Bryan Hood (address on the form) by August 31.

Fall Court of Honor

The Fall Troop Court of Honor and potluck barbecue is coming Sunday, September 19 starting at 4:30 PM at Rotary Park. All troop families are invited to attend. Scouts who have earned rank or merit badges since the last Court of Honor (including Summer Camp advancements) will be recognized. All scouts and families should attend to celebrate the achievements of our scouts. The troop will be grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers, and families will be asked to bring a dish. An invitation has been e-mailed. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Winship.

Troop Calendar Updated

The 2010-2011 Troop Calendar has been updated and posted. There is a one-page downloadable calendar on the downloads page and an online interactive calendar is also available.

Popcorn sale coming this fall!

The fall Trail's End popcorn sale starts September 30. This is an excellent opportunity for scouts to earn money to pay for campouts, equipment, summer camp or any other Scouting-related costs. You can sell as much as you want and make as much money as you need. All troop proceeds from a scout's sales goes to his Scout Account. Start thinking of who you'll sell to, and get ready to make sales and take orders! Details will be coming your way in September; if you have any questions, see Mr. Fadanelli.

Webelos Campout

Webelos Scouts, make plans to be at our annual Webelos Campout November 20-21 at Camp Agawam. More details are on the Webelos page.

Youth Protection Training Now Mandatory

The National BSA office has announced that effective June 1, Youth Protection Training is now required of all registered leaders, and is a requirement before an adult can submit an application to be a volunteer BSA leader. You can read more about this change, and what is specifically involved, at the BSA website.

Registered leaders who have not taken Youth Protection Training within the last two years must do so immediately.

Troop 407 already requires all our adult leaders, and anyone having contact with youth, to complete Youth Protection Training. However, a new leader must now submit a proof of completion of YPT with his or her adult application, or the application will not be accepted by Council.

Youth Protection training is taken online. Use the link to the right.

See Mrs. Mazer or Mr. Mancini with any questions.

Troop Meetings

Meetings are held from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Tuesdays beginning September 14. Most troop meetings this year are at the Novi Meadows 5th Grade cafeteria.

Troop meetings are cancelled when the Novi Schools are closed for the day, or if evening activities are cancelled. Usually this will be announced on the Novi Community Schools website, and on school-closing alerting sites such as the Freep.com First School Closings site. Watch the website and your e-mail for an announcement, or follow us on Twitter.