Boy Scouts of America

Troop 174 Yorktown, NY

  

Troop Motto - "Live the Law"

What's New

• Jan 28th Overnight Sign Up Sheet
  

Sign Up Sheets

• Jan 28-29 (Sat. - Sun.) .. Troop Overnight Durlandt Scout Reservation at Clear Lake - Site LT2 SIGN UP HERE
• Feb 5 (Sun.) .. Scout Sunday Grace Lutheran Church. Sign Up Here

• Sign up for a Scout Master Conference - Sign up here
• Sign up for a Board of Review - Sign up here
• Add ideas for Proposed Troop 174 Activities - Sign up here

Calendar of Events

• 1 (Sun.) HAPPY NEW YEAR - New Advancement Requirements in Effect
• 2 (Mon.) No Meeting Schools Closed
• 3 (Tues.) Manitoga District Round Table 8:00 p.m.
• For Adult Uniformed Leaders
• Van Cortlandt Elementary School

• 4 (Wed.) Patrol Leader's Council
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• When: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
• Who: SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leaders, Asst. Patrol Leaders & Scribe
• Where: Grace Lutheran
• Agenda:
• Review Program so far.
• Plan November and December Troop Meetings.
• Plan January and February Events (overnights, hikes, etc.).
• Patrols Leaders Report on progress.
• 5 (Thurs.) Adult Leader Meeting 8:00 -9:30 p.m. location at the Grace Lutheran Church
• Review Calendar
• 7 (Sat) .. Eagle Project - Dan H.
• Saturday January 7th I will be working on my Eagle Project
• FDR State Park Fishing Pier
• From 10:00am to 2:00pm 
• Woodworking.
• 6-8 (F-Su).. Ice Climbing Troop Weekend. Sign up here. by Dec.19.
• Space is limited to 10 Scouts and Adults.
• (More information at Council) winter high-adventure program.
• Scouts must be 14 years of age or older, First Class, and have Scoutmaster approval. No climbing experience is necessary.
• Pay $240 by Dec. 19. Give check payable to "BSA Troop 174" to the Troop Treasurer.
• Location: Class 4 ice climbing sites in the Keene Valley near Lake Placid in the Adirondacks. We shall ice climb on Saturday and Sunday, but at different locations.
• Schedule:
• Friday night: arrive at the hostel before 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday morning: breakfast at the hostel. Head out to the climb site by 9 a.m.
• Saturday lunch: at the climb site with time available to drive to a convenience store.
• Saturday evening: return to the hostel around 4:30 p.m. Dinner at the hostel. Free time after dinner. Tobogganing is a possible activity. The Lake Placid Toboggan Chute is a 30-foot tall converted ski jump that launches your toboggan about 1,000 feet out onto the frozen Mirror Lake.
• Sunday morning: breakfast at the hostel. Pack all gear and head out to climb site by 9 a.m.
• Sunday lunch: at the climb site, then head for home.
• Returning Sun. approximately 5:30 p.m.
• Weather conditions may require changes in this schedule. Indoor climbing in inclement weather.
• Training will precede climbing under a guide's supervision.
• Lodging: High Peaks Hostel on 5956 Sentinel Road, Lake Placid, NY.
• Price includes equipment (ice axes, boots with crampons, helmet, and climbing ropes), some meals, and lodging for up to 10 scouts and adults.
• Bring (list revised Jan. 15): Refer to your "Clothing for Winter Hiking" handouts. Overview: Slippers or moccasins for the hostel, Nalgene bottle of water upside down in a wool sock, optional brown bag Friday supper or eat where the group stops, money for Sunday lunch and supper ($25 cash recommended), rain gear, wind-proof jacket, a day pack, fleece, hand and foot warmers, hot cup labeled with your name, rubber-soled pac boots good to -40 deg. F., hat over the ears, face mask or some other face covering, ski goggles, mittens and gloves both, personal first aid kit, toothbrush, spoon, sunglasses, etc. No cotton clothing. More clothing requirements at More information at Council. Bring sweat pants and sweat shirt to sleep in and a change of clothes. Optional folding camp stool. Layers from inside out: underarmor or polypropelene, insulating layer maybe fleece, waterproof pants and top for climbing, and heavily-insulated outer layer. During climbing, use inexpensive waterproof pants because pants legs may be accidentally cut by the crampons during climbing.
• This activity requires a Class 3 Medical Form completed within the past 12 months.
• Give a signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going to Mr. Reyes by Dec. 19.
• Lake Placid has cellular telephone coverage by most major carriers. However, there is little or no coverage from Exit 26 on the Northway until Lake Placid. Most ice climbing locations do not have cellular telephone coverage.
• Scouts may do homework and study while traveling to and from Lake Placid and also at the hostel on Saturday night.
• If you have questions contact Mr. Reyes or Mr. Alves.
• Lake Placid Weather: Accuweather 15 day forecast, Accuweather details, Weather Underground, CBS 5-day forecast, live cams.
• Photos of Ice Climbing on Jan. 2007, Jan. 2006, Jan. 2005, and Council Photos, Jan. 2004 and Council Photos.
• 9 (Mon.) .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear Activity Shirt. Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• Klondike Stations (Beat T173)
• 1) First aid
• 2) Ice rescue
• 3) Boiling water with a fire
• 4) Emergency carry
• 5) Axes and knives (includes sharpening and proper use of)
• 6) Orienteering
• 11 (Wed.) .. Order of the Arrow Lodge Banquet
• 6:30PM
• The Polish Center in the Polonaise Ballroom
• 92 Waverly Street, Yonkers, NY
• Fee -$25/person
• Pre-registration is required by Dec. 16th
• All Order of the Arrow members and their family members are invited.
• Everyone who completed their Ordeal or Brotherhood Quest last year should attend, there will be recognition of your achievement.
• More information is on the Ktemaque Lodge website and in the Beaver Tracks newsletter.
• 15 (Sun.)  Josh D.'s Eagle COH Signup Here
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  • The Ceremony starts at 3:00 PM.
  • Scouts should come early to setup at 2:30 pm.
  • At the Unitarian Church on Strawberry Rd.. Mohegan Lake
  • All Scouts new and old are encouraged and expected to attend.
  • Scouts should be at church in Dress Uniform by 2:30
  • Food will be served after ceremony.
• 16 (Mon.) No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Day
• 16 (Mon.) Klondike Prep Meeting (Beat T173)
• This is a Klondike prep meeting to prepare the Klondike sleds and supplies for the Saturday event.
• The church will be open at 7:30pm.
• All scouts available on Wednesday and attending the Klondike are encouraged to attend.
• 21 (Sat.) ..Manitoga Boy Scout Klondike. (Beat T173) Sign Up
  
• NEW LOCATION: Corton Point Park. From Route 9 South take the exit for the Croton-Harmon train station.
• Croton Point Park
• Registration: 8 to 9AM
• Stations Open: 9 AM
• Lunch: 12 - 12:30 PM
• Stations Close: 2PM
• Sled Races: 2:15PM (Beat T173)
• Closing: 3 PM
• Emergency First Aid Is located at Klondike HQ.
• Klondike HQ will be heated by fireplace & portable heaters and will be available to anyone needing to warm-up.
• Scoring will be on a 10 point basis per station. 100 Total Points. Check-in and Lunch are considered stations.
• Hot Chocolate will be available all day at Klondike HQ. ALL Participants MUST bring their own mug, no. throw·aways!! F.D.R. Park is a carry in/carry out Park.
• Patches will be distributed to all paid participants. Participation ribbons will be presented to all patrols and troops. Trophies will be awarded to the top Three (3) Patrols.
• PARTICIPANT CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP WILL BE BASED ON THE BOY SCOUT OATH AND LAW.
• The goals of our Klondike Derby are to give our scouts the opportunity to interact with scouts from other troops. to test our scout skills and to have
• Photos of Boy Scout Klondike on Jan. 2008, Jan. 2007, Jan. 2006, Feb. 2005 and Council Photos, Jan. 2004, Jan. 2003.
• Videos Jan. 2007 of Triage Briefing (0.9 MB), Bandage His Head (0.6 MB), Keep Your Eyes Open (0.4 MB), Use All Your Bandages (0.5 MB), Get Me Two More Of These (1.1 MB), The Patient Is Dead (0.3 MB), Your Score Is 13 Out Of 50 (0.6 MB).
• Videos Feb. 2005 of First Aid Station - Some tips in Forgot That This Is Like A Human and Raise Leg For Shock. Down Hill (0.7 MB), No One Seems To Care (1.1 MB), Snow Idea (0.5 MB), Forgot That This Is Like A Human (1.1 MB), Raise Leg For Shock (1.0 MB), Drag Sled (0.8 MB), Race Final (0.8 MB).

• 23 (Mon.) .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear Activity Shirt. Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• Teach Patrol Cooking / Outing Prep
  
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBD

• 28-29 (Sat. - Sun.) .. Troop Overnight Durlandt Scout Reservation at Clear Lake - Site LT2 SIGN UP HERE
  
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• Meet at Sperling Center at 8:30-9:00 am Saturday Morning.
• Pickup Sunday Morning 8:30-9:00am Sunday Morning.
• Snow Shoeing (Weather and Snow Permitting).
  
• Snow Cave Camping/Lean-Too Camping
  
• Pyro Night
• Astronomy Night (Clear Skies Permitting), view nebulas and planetary moons.
  
• Patrol Cooking
• Eat Saturday Breakfast before you arrive
• Bring Saturday Lunch (Hot or Cold)
• Patrols Cook Dinner Saturday (Contact your Patrol Leader)
  
• 30 (Mon.) .. Troop Meeting Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear Activity Shirt. Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• Hobby Fair
  
• Parent Meeting:
• TBD
  

February 2012

• 2 (Wed.) .. Patrol Leader's Council
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• When: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
• Who: SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leaders, Asst. Patrol Leaders & Scribe. Scouts are expected to wear dress shirt.
• Where: TBD
• Agenda:
• Review Program so far, disscuss any Toop concerns or issues.
• Plan February Troop Meetings.
• Plan February and March Events (overnights, hikes, etc.).
• Patrols Leaders Report on progress.
• 3 (Thurs.) Adult Leader Meeting 8:00 -9:30 p.m. all adults interested helping with our scout program are welcome to attend.
• 5 (Sun.) .. Scout Sunday Grace Lutheran Church. Sign Up Here
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• Please be on hand to participate in the 12th point of our Scout Law, "A Scout is Reverent", as we provide our chartered sponsor with our traditional "thank you."
• All scouts are expected to attend. Scouts will be ushers, attend the service, and they will set up, serve, and clean up the brunch.
• Parents are encouraged to be on hand to help cook if they are available. See Mr. Athanasidy or the SPL.
• Parents who will be cooking arrive at 7:00 a.m. to cook sausage, bacon, and pancakes.
• Need two shifts of parent volunteers, one shift to set up and another shift to clean up.
• The Flying Squirrels, Prisims, & Dr. Gas should be on hand at 7:30 a.m. to set up tables and chairs.
• The Wookies, Vapire Teddybears, & Cobra patrols will help clean up.
• All other adults not planning on helping to set up, please be on hand by 9:30 a.m.
• Brunch will begin at approximately 9:45 a.m., after the 8:30 a.m. service and before the 11:00 am service.
• Wear full official uniform, including merit badge sash, excluding hat.
• Scouts who have earned a religious emblem should wear their medallion. "The universal religious square knot is worn over the left shirt pocket of the Scout uniform. The medallion is pinned over the square knot for full uniform occasions."
• Official placement of insignia on a Boy Scout official uniform or Scout Leader (male and female) official uniform.
• The Boy Scouts of America's Insignia Guide states, "A merit badge sash is never worn on the belt."


• As a sign of respect, please do not wear your troop hat while inside the church buildings.
• Give a signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going.
• Scouts may earn service hours.
• Park in the rear parking lot up the hill. The entrance is on Campbell Road near the intersection of Curry Street and Campbell Road, Yorktown Heights, NY.
• Joseph Csatari's "A Scout Is Reverent" 1994 painting. Norman Rockwell's "A Scout is Reverent" 1954 painting, Norman Rockwell's "A Scout is Reverent" 1940 painting.
• Photos of Scout Sunday Pancake Brunch on Feb. 2008, Feb. 2007, Feb. 2006, Feb. 2005, Feb. 2004, Feb. 2003, Feb. 2002.
• Videos Feb. 2005 of ServingLine (1.2 MB), Tables (1.0 MB), Wash Up (0.6 MB), Roll Up Flag (0.7 MB).
• 6 (Mon.) .. Troop Meeting& Parents Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear Dress Shirt. Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• Order of the Arrow election will be held.
• All scouts should attend.
• Order of the Arrow members should wear an official uniform with their OA sash (not merit badge sash).
• Membership Requirements from the Order of the Arrow's "Guide for Officers and Advisers" and the National Boy Scouts of America's webpage about the Order of the Arrow.
• Youth Membership Requirements
• "Unit leader approval. To become eligible for election, a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America and have the approval of his unit leader prior to the election. The unit leader must certify his Scout spirit (i.e. his adherence to the Scout Oath and Law and active participation in unit activities). The unit leader must also certify that the nominee meets all specified requirements at the time of this annual election."
• "Question: . . How is Scout spirit defined and determined?
Answer: Scout spirit applies to how a Scout lives and conducts his daily life. He shows Scout spirit by being a role model to his peers, living by the Scout Oath and Law. The concept of Scout spirit is not based on how many Scouting events or outings a Scout attends, but rather by how he helps bring out the best in others as a reflection of his own character and attitude in his daily life."
• "Youth membership qualifications. All members of, or candidates for membership in, the Order of the Arrow who are under 21 years of age shall be considered youth members or candidates for youth membership, subject to meeting the following requirements:
• Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America
• Hold the First Class rank of the Boy Scouts of America, as a minimum.
• After registration with a troop or team, have experienced 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps."
• "Candidates for youth membership shall be elected by other youth members in accordance with policies set forth by the national Order of the Arrow committee."
• Adult Membership Qualifications
• "All members of, or candidates for membership in, the Order of the Arrow who are 21 years of age or older and who are registered members of the Boy Scouts of America shall be considered adult members or candidates for adult membership. Individuals shall be selected as candidates based on the following:
• Adult leaders in units: Each year, upon holding a troop or team election for youth candidates that results in at least one youth candidate being elected, the unit committee may nominate one adult to the lodge adult selection committee, composed of the lodge adviser, the chairman of the council committee on which the lodge adviser serves, and the lodge staff adviser. Troops or teams having more than 50 registered active youth members may nominate an additional adult for every 50 registered, active youth, or fraction thereof. For example, a troop having 51 to 100 registered, active youths may nominate two adults each year if at least one youth has been elected. Recommendations of the adult selection committee, with the approval of the Scout executive, serving as Supreme Chief of the Fire, will be candidates for induction, provided the following conditions are fulfilled:
• Selection of the adult is based on the ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and not for recognition of service, including current or prior achievement and positions.
• The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order.
• The camping requirements set forth for youth members are fulfilled.
• The adult leader's membership will provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge."
• Induction
• "The induction process, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. During the experience, candidates maintain silence, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The candidate is expected to use this time to strengthen his involvement in the unit and encourage Scout camping."
• Brotherhood Membership
• "After 10 months of service as an Ordeal member and after fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order."
• The Ktemaque Lodge website has a calendar of events, newsletter, contact information, election guide, forms,
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBA

• 7 (Tues.) Manitoga District Round Table 7:30 p.m.
• For Adult Uniformed Leaders
• Van Cortlandt Elementry School
• 11 (Sat.) Webelos Klondike
• Location: FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights. From the Taconic State Parkway south of Route 202, take the "FDR State Park" exit.
• Meet at 8:00 a.m. in Parking Lot #1 (From the Taconic the first lot after turning left).
• Competition Starts at 9 am
• Boy Scouts will help with one Klondike Station
• Boy Scouts can work all day (9am-3pm) or one two hour shift
• This effort counts towards community service for Rank Advancement
• Give a signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going.
• 13 (Mon.) .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear Activity Shirt. Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• TBD
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBD

• 17-20 (Fri.-Mon.) No School Lakeland Central School District
• 20-24 (Mon.-Fri.) Winter Break No School Yorktown Central School District
• 20 (Mon.) President's Day No Troop meeting this Monday

• 24 (Fri.)  ..Scout Shabbat.
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• 8:00 PM - At the Reform Temple of Putnam Valley www.rtpv.org/
  
Church Road, Putnam Valley (RTPV).

• The Temple has members who are in Troop 174
• The Boys will participate in an Oneg Shabbat, “Joy of Sabbath ”.
• An Oneg at RTPV is like a pot luck dinner, where people bring various dishes from home to share, and the Rabbi often speaks about an upcoming holiday or scripture.
• During the Oneg the Rabbi or the boys will discuss a little about the Jewish religion, what it stand for, building relations with other religions, etc.
• All Scouts and Scout Volunteers, please come in uniform.  For further information, please call  Bob Repetto or Howard Davidson
  
• 27 (Mon.) .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear Activity Shirt. Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• TBD
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBD
• 29 (Wed.) Leap Day

Photo Albums
(send your photos to )
Recent Troop 174 Photographs can be viewed on Troop 174's

Picasa Account

New Troop Photo Albums on Google Picasa (2007-Present).
Old Photos and videos from 1974 to 2009.
Learn about Scouting Photography.

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Videos
(send your videos to )
Recent Troop 174 Videos can be viewed on Troop 174's
Youtube Account

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Troop Information

About Troop 174

Meetings

Troop Meetings

• Mondays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
• Location: Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights (except no meetings mid-June to mid-Sept.).
• Bring your Boy Scout Handbook, paper, and a pencil or a pen.
• Turn off your cell phone.
• Troop meetings are not held when the Lakeland Central School District is closed.
• On some holiday Monday's we may chose to have informal meetings, the web site calendar will be updated.

New Scout Patrol Meetings

• Tuesdays. 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (Fall: Sept-Nov & Spring: Apr-Jun)
• Location: The Lodge at Bill T.'s house. See address in the password-protected pages.
• Leader: Mr. Bill T. if you have questions. In an emergency, call his cellular phone.
• Why meet Tuesday?
  • Primarily these Patrol Meetings are for older scouts to help younger scouts with rank advancement.
  • The Troop leadership (older scouts and adults) are responsible for helping a new scout obtain First Class rank.
  • These patrol meetings give young scouts the opportunity to practice and learn new skills.
• Bring Boy Scout Handbook and a filled water bottle.
• Consider bringing a camp stool to sit on.
• Dress for the weather.
• Parents should make sure that there is an adult present before leaving.
• Patrol meetings are not held when the Lakeland school district is closed.

For Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review contact the Scoutmaster.

History

• New Troop Photo Albums on Google Picasa (2007-Present) The best way to see what our troop does
• Old Photos: 4,000 photos from 1974 to 2009. Videos too.
• Also learn about Scouting Photography with some of these same Troop 174 photos.
• Past Months and Years of Calendar from year 2000 to now. Another way to see what our troop does.
• Eagle Scouts, Scoutmasters, Troop Stories: the Hall of Honor.
• Major Troop Projects: Memory Garden at the Seabury, Totem Poles at Durland Scout Reservation at Clear Lake, and Webelos Klondikes in 2002 and 2003.
• Troop Scribe: Greenbar meeting minutes 2006-Present

Password-protected pages: phone, rosters, advancement, merit badges, scout accounts, counselors, and who signed up.

Grace Lutheran Church, chartered organization for Troop 174

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Contact Troop 174

Scoutmaster
Robert "Bob" Athanasidy
Cell: 914-400-7496

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Things to Do

• New scouts and parents
  • Youth Application
  • Adult Application
  • Medical Exam, Parts A and B. Youths and adults fill out the personal health history Part A abd Part B annually.
  • Medical Exam, Parts C. Youths and adults for camp and high adventure activities that exceeds 72 consecutive hours.

• Advance in Rank.
• New Rank Requirements, effective January 1, 2010 to go in the 2010 Boy Scout Requirements book and the Centenial Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.
  • Tenderfoot
    • A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable).
    • He must also be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
  • Second Class
    • Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
    • He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
    • He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
    • He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.
  • First Class
    • An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.
    • He must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
  • Life
    • A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.
  • Star, Life, and Eagle
    • Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace trainer are two new leadership positions.
• Introduction and Advancement Guidelines. Rank Advancement, Merit Badges, Record Keeping.
  • Videos of requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class from BSA.
  • Requirements for each rank:: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, etc.
  • Animated Knots for each Scout Rank. Other animated knot pages.
• Earn a Merit Badge: Procedure and resources for our troop. See also scouting.org, meritbadge.org, and usscouts.org.
• Merit Badge Councelor List
• Earn other awards, emblems, and pins: Emergency Preparedness Award (Pin): See "Boy Scout and Varsity Scout Requirements." More information. (Resources: redcross.organdfema.gov).
• Historic Trails, BSA approved.
• Religious Emblem. See Bonna S., Religious Emblem Advisor. Service to America patch: Boy Scouts and leaders may earn this patch with 12 hours of volunteer service for the National Park Service. Other Scout Awards. Junior Leader Duties and Responsibilities: SPL, ASPL, PL, VPL, APL, PL, Guide, Historian, OA Rep., Librarian, Quartermaster, Scribe, Instructor, Chaplain Aide, Den Chief, Jr. Asst. SM.
• Eaglescout.org for scouts working towards Eagle with useful guides: Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Planning Guide and Eagle Scout Leadership Project Workbook.
• Join Venturing Crew 1005, coed high adventure for ages 14-20.
• Congressional Award: Six awards for combination of public service, personal development, physical fitness, exploration.

Programs

• Westchester Parks: Events, camping, environment, fishing/boating, trailways, sports, swimming, summer camps.
• Yorktown Recreation Programs: Youth programs, aquatics programs, summer day camps.

Volunteer Opportunities

• United Way of Westchester Putnam Youth Volunteer Program.
• VolunteerMatch.org Westchester area.
• Westchester Parks Job Opportunities and Volunteer Opportunities.

• Learn About

• First Aid kits.
• Lyme disease
  • Lyme Disease Foundation, Infections: Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease in Children, Medline Plus: Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease Association, Lyme Disease Newsgroup FAQ, Lyme Info, Lyme Disease Network,
• Scouting Photography. Themes for good photos. Adult Online Training (slide shows, sometimes with audio)

BSA

• National Council Online Training: Committee Member Training,Youth Protection, Fast Start, Safe Swim and Safety Afloat, etc.
• Westchester-Putnam Council Online Training: Youth Protection, Fast Start, Safe Swim and Safety Afloat, etc.

CPR classes from the Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. $45 fee.

Merit Badge Counselor Training: in the Recruiting section - Guide, Orientation, and Training Course (use Internet Explorer only).

When you complete a course, tell Mr. Bob A. so that he can record it in the troop's records.

Video tape versions of these courses are also available. See Mr. Bob A.

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BSA Sites

• BSA
  • National Council.
  • Westchester-Putnam Council and its Scouting Links to local troops, canoeing, caving, education, high adventure, OA, parks, maps, etc.
• College
  • College Scholarships for Scouts and Eagle Scouts and for Eagle Scouts.
  • Alpha Phi Omega, a non-profit co-ed college service fraternity following principles of the Scout Oath and Law.
  • Language of Scouting glossary. Helpful for new parents. Den Chief, District, OA, Scouter, etc.
• Order of the Arrow.
  • Overview
  • Westchester-Putnam Ktemaque Lodge #15.
• Where to go camping - Directory of Council Camps and Outdoor Facilities - Northeast Region.
• Usscouts.org unofficial, volunteer site.

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Printable Forms

Advancement Forms for the Board of Review. See Robert Repetto for instructions:

• Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class: Print out and fill in by hand PDF, HTML.
• Star: Print out and fill in by hand PDF, HTML.
• Life: Print out and fill in by hand PDF, HTML.
• Eagle:
  • Use the printed form in your packet for most things.
  • Instructions for Eagle Candidate Letters of Recommendation for Requirement 2.
• Eagle Palm Eagle Scout Palm Form: PDF

Forms at Troop 174

• Tent Return Form. Print out and fill in by hand PDF. Return with tent after drying it out.
• Permission Slips
  • Troop Outing.
  • Power Tools.
• World Conservation Award Application: Env. Sci., Cit. in the World, and either Soil & W or Fish & W.

Forms on Other Sites

• Camping Patrol Duty Roster and Description of Duties.
• National Council Forms.
• National and Westchester-Putnam Council Forms.
• Usscouts.org Official and unofficial Forms.

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Camping Gear

• What to pack
  • The Boy Scout Handbook's Camping chapter (pages 216-245) has a good discussion of what gear to bring and why. Note especially the "10 Scout Outdoor Essentials" (page 224).
  • Troop 174 Backpack Checklist, as explained in Troop 174 Backpacking Equipment Recommendations.
  • Low-Impact Camping: Pack light using Leave No Trace principles. Pack In and Pack Out Waste. Catholes: Disposal of Human Waste.
  • In cold weather review: Warm Tips, Thrill to the Chill (see "Internet Sources"), Cold Weather Camping Word Document from Peter H.
  • No duffle bags.
  • Tent Return Form. Fill out online and print. (Or print out and fill in by hand PDF.) Return with tent after drying it out. href="http://www.scoutstuff.org/" target="_top">National Distribution Center mail order. href="http://www.wpcbsa.org/Facilities/ScoutShop.asp">Westchester-Putnam BSA Scout Shop and Council Office, 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY 10532.
• Campmor across the Tappan Zee Bridge
• ScoutDirect at Alps Mountaineering mail order

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