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MACKINAC ISLAND SCOUT SERVICE CAMP 2012

You can be a part of:

MACKINAC ISLAND SCOUT SERVICE TROOP 127
THE GOVERNOR'S HONOR GUARD 2012

If you will be 13 years old and 1st Class before May 28, 2012 check the 2012 Important Dates & DEADLINES then fill out the application form at the left.

If you don't quality yet but are interested for the future fill out the interest form on the left. This will get you on a mailing list for next year.

What is this troop?
Mackinac Island is one of the most visited spots in America. Mackinac Island is Michigan's Summer Capital, with the Governor in attendance on many days.
Because of the nature of this operation, our emphasis is on SERVICE. Our contingent has been selected to serve the State of Michigan and the people that visit the Fort and the Island. This places a heavy responsibility upon each scout and adult leader's appearance, conduct and performance of our assigned duties. Scouting, especially our contingent, is in the public eye. Scouting will be, and always has been, judged by the excellent or unfavorable impression each individual imparts to those with whom he comes in contact. There will never be a better opportunity to exemplify the living of the Scout Oath and Law then this service week on Mackinac Island.

Where do the boys come from?
Our troop is made up of boys from the whole of Tall Pine Council. This is Lapeer, Genesee, and Shiawassee counties. The sponsoring troop is Troop 127 from Lapeer. They are sponsored by the Men’s Club of Trinity United Methodist Church. This is the only Boy Scout troop involved in this program from our council area. We have boys from other Councils this year.

Is there anything special about this contingent?
Yes, we are able to have a Drum and Bulge Corp. that plays patriotic songs in the fort and downtown. There has not been a Drum and Bulge Corp. for decades until our troop.

What do they do on the island?
The boys raise and lower the flags morning and night. The flags go up simultaneous and it is a beautiful site. While the fort is open they help the fort staff at different posts and whatever is needed. Each patrol also does a service project and a patrol cleans Marquette Park each day. They also help by offering to take pictures for families so the family can be together. During this time the boys learn and use their leadership skills. The boys will be learning historical facts about the island during training and will be using this information to teach others.

This program has been around for more than 80 years for the Boys Scouts and the Girl Scouts have been a part of this for more then 35 years. The first contingents were made up of Eagle Scouts. The first troop had President Gerald R. Ford as a youth and 16 year old Eagle Scout.

Yours in Scouting,

Dennis M. Marshall
Scoutmaster