We would like to hear from scout parents and/or scouts who used to get GroupMe texts from our Troop members. It seems GroupMe changed some settings and now those of us who used to get text messages don't get them, along with any notifications with the GroupMe app. We are needing a list of the members so we can create a new group in hopes that this will fix the issue. 

Permission slips and waivers will be available again this Tuesday for the upcoming camp out. More info to follow at the scout meetings....

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Haber or another adult leader. 

Kroger Community Rewards

Renew your link between KrogerPlus Card and Troop 857 in April. Step by step instructions are in the attachment and in the "Files" section of the troop website.

Giving More Back to the Community!

Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards.

The Merit Badge Counselor list has been updated and is attached below. When you go into the spreadsheet, the tabs at the bottom are labeled "WhitewaterTrails MB's" and "Troop 857 MB's". The Whitewater Trails MB's are those counselors in our District and the Troop 857 MB's has listed all our very own MB counselors! (Remember a Scout is Trustworthy, please do not share this list with anyone to protect the privacy of these volunteers.)

In an effort to keep our camp outs and our scouts safe and secure, we wanted to remind parents (and scouts) that having decent camping gear (better quality) such as tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and backpacks is EXTREMELY important when dealing with weather conditions such as lots of rain, wind, snow, or very cold temperatures.

With this new policy in place, any adult (18+) who wishes to attend any overnight campout needs to a registered adult with the BSA. Please see Jeff Haber or Mike Brooks with any questions.