Community Service
The following have been approved by the Scoutmaster, but transportation and supervision are to be provided by parents except for Troop Sponsored activities or workdays. Scouts should wear a Class B unless otherwise noted and have someone from the organization sign a 3x5 card with the name of the organization and how many hours you worked. Additional notes about service projects are located at the bottom of the page. Please contact the parks to sign up for their updates since plans and conditions often change. I have included websites for location and contact information.
YiS,
Denise Varnadoe
denise@varnadoe.net
TROOP SPONSORED:
Hurricane Relief
Troop 77 is attempting to collect the following at the October 8th meeting:
- Water (bottled and gallon jugs)
- Tarps (all sizes)
- Contractor Trash bags
- Wipes
- Noodles
- Canned food with pull tops
Donations can also be dropped off at 2475 Pangborn Circle. There will be a table on the carport.
Here is an Amazon wishlist if that is more convenient:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GQUCLLHWQOT6?ref_=wl_share
IT’S OAK GROVE BBQ TIME!
The 63rd Annual Oak Grove BBQ is coming soon on Saturday, October 19th. And for the 63rd year in a row, Troop 77 will play a big part in this great tradition.
Please sign up to volunteer HERE. You will earn volunteer hours and receive an awesome, collectible patch!
Not sure what to sign up for? Scouts 6th - 8th grade should consider stew stirring or serving and older scouts can sign up for anything! We especially need help with the clean-up crew after the BBQ is over on Saturday afternoon.
Please note: Troop 77 adult leaders will be present throughout the day on Saturday. The Friday night shifts (including the midnight – 6AM shift) will be led by OGUMC Youth Ministry staff.
Eagle Project Workdays
We have a number of Life Scouts getting ready to start Eagle projects. We will announce these in the Newsletter, Remind and on the Troop's website.
Scoutmaster Approved (not Troop sponsored):
Parents are responsible for Scouts (including transportation and needed supervision). Scouts should wear a Class B shirt unless otherwise noted.
Frazier-Rowe Park
http://frazier-rowepark.weebly.com/
Workdays are on the second Saturday of September, October, November, December, March, April, May, and June. We don't work when the weather is too hot or too cold. Email FrazierRowePark+workdays@gmail.com for more information.
Bring your own gloves and water and they'll have the tools and jobs to keep everyone busy. Please email Tom Branch at tombranch@mbdcounsel.com to be added to their email list so you will have the most up-to-date information. Mr. Branch is also willing to work with Scouts individually or your patrol if you are looking for a service project or Eagle Project.
Briarlake Forest
http://www.briarlakeforestpark.com/
http://briarlakecommunityforest.org/
Regular Work Days
Workdays are typically the third Saturday of each month. Bring work gloves, rakes, shovels, and a wheelbarrow. Sign up for emails on their website to get notifications. Very nice people and they are always very appreciative of our service!
Mary-Scott Nature Park
Contact: Susan Hanson susanchanson@bellsouth.net
Watch their Facebook page for workday announcements. Workdays are usually the first Saturday of the month. They also have the need for Eagle Scout Projects to build additional steps.
Pendergrast Park
Contact: pendergrastparkga@gmail.com
They do not have regularly scheduled workdays, but you can sign up for notifications by emailing pendergrastparkga@gmail.com or on Nextdoor. Friends of Pendergast Park can be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Pendergrastpark/
The park is located at 1996 Chrysler Drive.
W.D. Thomson Park
Contact: FriendsOfThomsonPark@gmail.com
Future Workdays-
Saturday, October 19 from 9 am - noon
Sunday, November 17 from 2 - 5 pm
Sunday, December 15 from 2 - 5 pm
W.D. Thomson Park is located near Emory on Mason Mill Road. Join their email list if you would like to receive notifications for future workdays.
Please join us on our upcoming workdays. We will provide snacks, water, and tools. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. We've got invasives to remove, natives to plant, and structures to design and build (steps, kiosks, benches, and a few more bridges). We can accommodate most ages and abilities. Meet on the basketball court.
Alternative Projects & Workdays. If you'd like to volunteer your time and talent on different days or times, just let us know. And if you have project ideas, and other things you'd like to see done in the park - let us know that, too, and we can help figure out about making it happen.
Woodlands Garden
https://www.woodlandsgarden.org/
Don't miss out on an opportunity to give back to greenspace this spring and summer!
Volunteer Projects are in action at Woodlands Garden and we welcome EVERYONE to join! Not only do volunteers help with essential, hands-on tasks like mulching which adds to the beauty of the Garden's trails, but they have a fun time connecting with each other in the great outdoors. Come give back to your local greenspace and meet some new Garden friends at the same time.
See all upcoming events here- https://www.woodlandsgarden.org/events/
notes about Serivce Projects
Types of Service Projects
Troop Sponsored- Examples are the Oak Grove BBQ and Eagle Scout project workdays. Scout leadership supervises.
Scoutmaster Approved- Examples are food pantries, parks, and school grounds workdays. Parents are responsible for the supervision and transportation of Scouts.
Have an idea for a service project?
Speak with your SPL or PL and ask the Scoutmaster to approve.
Contact Mrs. Varnadoe (denise@varnadoe.net) to publicize if the project involves the whole Troop.
Email your patrol if the project is approved for your patrol only.
What makes a good service project?
Helping in the natural world: Conservation minded, litter pickup, planting native seedlings, removing invasive species, trail maintenance
Helping in the community: Conduct a flag ceremony, collect supplies such as food or books, yardwork for seniors, school campus cleanup days, blood drives, disaster response