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Calendar of Events

 2010

August 2010

• 16 (Mon.)  Green Bar Meeting or Patrol Leader's Council (PLC)
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• When: 7:00 - 8:30 pm 
• Who: All scouts that have held elected positions in the Troop in any year. This includes SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leaders, Asst. Patrol Leaders, Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, OA Rep. and Guide
• Where: Grace Lutheran
• Agenda: Disscuss the future of Troop 174 and what you want in the Troop's program.
• 20 (Fri.)   Comittee Meeting 
• When: 7:30 - 8:30 pm 
• Who: Core Committee Members 
• Where: Grace Lutheran
• Agenda: Disscuss Troop 174 Organizational Structure.

• 25 (Wed.) Merit Badge Oppertunity
• What: Tracking Merit Badge - Centennial Historic Merit Badge
• When: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 
• Who: This badge is open to all Scouts who are interested in learning to track wild animals in the woods.  Therefore, this class will be conducted completely outdoors. There will be little time spent indoors. 
• Where: The Lodge (at Mr. H's House, see the protected pages for directions). 
•  In order to earn this badge the Scout will learn to do tracking in the woods on their own d will be evaluated by Mr. H as well as his peers.  Techniques used in hunting and tracking will be discussed and practiced. Scouts must be prepared for outdoor activity in the woods for all meetings.  
• Scouts with extreme allergies to poison-ivy, poison-sumac, or poison-oak should consider the risks. For each class, Scouts must bring / have, hiking boots that fit well, drinking water, note paper, pens / pencils, a 174 approved knife (totin-chip is not needed, but not required), a compass (maps of the area are good to have, but not required.)
• Mr. H is hopping to complete the badge by the end of September.  All Scouts are welcome and late joiners will be accepted.  
• Please feel free to call Mr. H if you have any questions about this badge.
• This badge is only available from July 2010 through December 2010.
   
  
• 30 (Mon.)   Patrol Leader's Council   (Second Meeting)
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• When: 7:00 - 8:30 pm 
• Who: Senior Scout Leadership
• Where: Grace Lutheran
• Agenda: Continue to disscuss the future of Troop 174 and what you want in the Troop's program.

• 1 (Wed.) Troop 174 Adult Leaders Meeting
• 8:00-9:30 at the Church.
• Meet in class room in the back
• 2  (Thu)  Lakeland Schools - First Day of School
• 4  (Sat.)  Annual Grange Fair Work Day
  • On this Saturday all members of the Yorktown Grange Fair Committee and many other volunteer organizations will be setting up the livestock tents and the rest of fair grounds in preparation for the 86th annual Yorktown Grange Fair on Sept. 9-12, 2010.
  • Help participate in a great Yorktown tradition.
  • Location: Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds, 99 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights.
  • All work counts towards community service hours.  Workers get free gate pass to Grange Fair next week.
  • Contact  for details.
  • Schedule
    • Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm, meet in the Yorktown Grange Building.
    • Drinks and a hot dog lunch will be provided
    • Dress in work cloths (there may be some painting)
    • No experience neccesary
  • Families are welcome and encouraged to help.
• 6 (Mon) Labor Day Holiday

• 11 (Sat.) .. Grange Fair Flag Raising

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• When: From 10:00am - 10:30am
• Arrive by 9:45am to set up
• What: Annual Flag Raising Ceremony by Troop 174
• Special Ceremony for 9/11, Patriots Day
• The day has been designated as a day that the US flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sundown, not just until noon as is done on Memorial Day. In addition the people of the United States are asked to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in remembrance of the victims. (reference)
• Where: Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds
• How: In Dress Uniform
• The flag pole used at the Yorktown Grange Fair was donated in 2008 by Rob Woods as a part of his Eagle project.

• 9-12 (Thur-Sun) 86th Annual Yorktown Grange Fair
• 13 (Mon.)  Yorktown Schools - First Day of School
• 13 (Mon.)   .. First Fall Parent and Troop Meetings 7:30 p.m.  Wear an Official Uniform.  Attendance is expected.

• Troop Meeting: 
• Scout Leadership Elections will be held.  Read the Junior Leader Duties and Responsibilities before this meeting, so you will be familiar with the duties of each leadership position.
• The Troop will be divided into patrols.
• The Senior Scouts will talk about their planning meetings (PLC's)
• The first election will be for SPL followed by ASPL
• Advancement Chair will talk about Scout Master Conferences, Board of Reviews, and Court of Honors
• Patrol Meetings:
• The troop will split into patrols.
• The Patrols will vote for Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders.
• The Patrols will choose their Patrol Names.
• Parent's Meetings:
• Pay Troop Dues by October Parent Meeting, but pay tonight if possible.
• $120 for the first youth, $95 each additional.
• Give check payable to "BSA Troop 174" to Treasurer, Mr. Dave B.
• All Scouts and BSA-registered adults turn in Annual Health and Medical Record (writable format) by the October Parent Meeting.

• 14 (Tue.) District Roundtable at Van Cortlandt Elementry School

• Van Cortlandtville Elementary School in Mohegan Lake.
• We start at 8:00pm and must finish before 10pm.
• We meet in a room near the middle of the right (easterly) side of the building.

• 18-19 (Sa-Su).. North/South Lake Mini Trek Overnighter in the Catskills.
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• Activities: Hike, Low Impact Camping.  Come and fulfill your camping requirements.  Open to our experienced Scouts and Parents.
• Location North/South Lake
• Home of Katerskill Falls.  James Fenimore Cooper, Washington Irving, Herman Melville, and Mark Twain all considered it one of the most beautiful spots in the world. 
• In James Fenimore Cooper’s, 'The Pioneers,' Leatherstocking remarked that "you could 'see all of creation' from the top of the falls."
• Site of the old Catskill Mountain House.
• A signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going must be given to the adult leader beforehand.
• Meet at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning at Grace Lutheran Church.
• Return at 12:00 noon Sunday to Grace Lutheran Church.
• Driver/camper parents welcome and needed.  It is a long way. Camp if you drive.
• General information on the area.
• Each Scout plan his own food individually: Saturday bag lunch, Saturday supper, and Sunday breakfast.  As a "low impact, leave no trace" Troop, whatever you bring should produce minimal garbage, because you will be carrying it out with you.
• Read: Low Impact Cooking handout from Margaret L. near the bottom of the password-protected pages.
• Pack
• Suggested equipment list.
• No duffle bags.
• Pack light and for low-impact camping.  Leave No Trace principles.  Pack In and Pack Out Waste.  Catholes: Disposal of Human Waste.
• Also be prepared for bugs.
• Buddy camping, 2-3 scouts to a tent.
• Leave room in your pack to divide up the tent and food for an even load..
• Pack $5-$10 pocket money for beverage and snack.  We plan to stop at a store going each way.
• 20 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is expected.

• This Month's Theme: Fishing
• Troop Meeting:
• Scout Leadership Elections will Continue.  Read the Junior Leader Duties and Responsibilities before this meeting, so you will be familiar with the duties of each leadership position.
• Fishing Introduction/Demonstration
• Patrol Meetings:

• 21 (Tue)   Troop Leadership Training (TLT)
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• Location: Grace Lutheran Church
• Time: 6pm - 9pm
• Who: All scout holding leadership positions or plan to do so.
• Required for all leadership positions.  Leadership credit for advancement will only be given after TLT training has been taken.  
• Scouts will recieve a TRAINED patch after they have completed the course.  This patch shall be worn below and touching the Leadership Patch.  The Trained patch is removed when the scout changes leadership rolls.
• Dinner will be provided (Pizza)
• 23 (Thu.)  Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Training
• 24-26 (Fri-Sun) .. Lodge Fall Service Weekend, Ordeal, and Brotherhood Quest at Durland Scout Reservation in Putnam Valley, NY
• Last chance this year for OA canidates to take their Ordeal
• Those scouts voted in as OA candiates and not yet taken their Ordeal must participate this weekend.
• 27 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is expected.
• This Month's Theme: Fishing
• Troop Meeting:
• Fishing Safety
• Safety Afloat
• Patrol Meetings:
• Prepare for Site #40 Overnight
• 28 (Tues.) .. Patrol Meeting 

• 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Peter H.'s house.  See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome.

• 29 (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 October and November Troop Meetings.
• Plan October and November Events (overnights, hikes, etc.).
• Patrols Leaders Report on progress.
• 30 (Thu.) Troop 174 Adult Leaders Meeting
• 8:00-9:30 at the Church.
• Meet in class room in the back
• 30 (Thu.) Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Training
  
  
  
  October 2010
  

• 1-3 (Fri-Sun).. Troop Campout  site 40 at Durlandt Scout Reservation at Clear lake.

• Friday Night Older Scouts only (First Class and higher)
• Saturday morning newer scouts arrive 9:00 am at Sperling Center.
• Advancement Activities: 
• Fishing Merit Badge
• Tracking Merit Badge
• Rank Advancement
• 4 (Mon.)     .. Court of Honor and Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear an Official Uniform (formerly known as "Class A").

• Court of Honor 
• Wear a full official uniform, which includes the Merit Badge sash.  Official placement of insignia for Boy Scouts, male leaders, and female leaders.  The Boy Scouts of America's Insignia Guide states, "A merit badge sash is never worn on the belt."
• Families are welcome.
• The #### patrol will set up.  Please be at Clear Lake by 7:00 p.m.
• The Other patrols will clean up afterwards.
• Photos of Courts of Honor: Oct. 2007, June 2007, Mar. 2007, Dec. 2006, Sept. 2006, June 2006, Dec. 2005, Sept. 2005, June 2005, Mar. 2005, Jan. 2005, Oct. 2004, June 2004, Mar. 2004, Dec. 2003, Oct. 2003,June 2003, Mar. 2003,Dec. 2002, Sept. 2002, June 2002, Apr. 2002, Feb. 2002, Dec. 2001, June 2001.

• 5 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting 

• 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Peter H.'s house.
• Special activities for new scout advancement.
• See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome, especially scouts under First Class.

• 9-10 (Sa-Su).. Giant Ledge Mini Trek Overnighter in the Catskills.
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• Activities: Hike, cook, and hang out.  Come and fulfill your camping requirements.  Open to all of our Scouts and parents.
• Location
• A signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going must be given to the adult leader beforehand.
• Meet at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning at Grace Lutheran Church.
• Return at 12:00 noon Sunday to Grace Lutheran Church.
• Driver/camper parents welcome and needed.  It is a long way. Camp if you drive.
• General information on the area.
• Pictures, directions, and description of a hike to Giant Ledge: Click on this Panther Mtn. picture and click on "jump here" for directions and the purple foot at the top of the page for more on the hike
• Cooking
• Bring your homemade lightweight alcohol Photon stove?
• Each Scout plan his own food individually: Saturday bag lunch, Saturday supper, and Sunday breakfast.  As a "low impact, leave no trace" Troop, whatever you bring should produce minimal garbage, because you will be carrying it out with you.
• Read: Low Impact Cooking handout from Margaret L. near the bottom of the password-protected pages.
• Pack
• Suggested equipment list.
• No duffle bags.
• Pack light and for low-impact camping.  Leave No Trace principles.  Pack In and Pack Out Waste.  Catholes: Disposal of Human Waste.
• The Boy Scout Handbook's Camping chapter (pages 216-245) has a good discussion of what gear to bring and why.  Clothing lists (pages 203-204).  Note especially the "10 Scout Outdoor Essentials" (page 224).
• It can get cold at night at 3,000-4,000 feet!  Be prepared.
• Also be prepared for bugs.
• Buddy camping, 2-3 scouts to a tent.
• Leave room in your pack to divide up the tent and food for an even load..
• Pack $5-$10 pocket money for beverage and snack.  We plan to stop at a store going each way.
• Photos of Giant Ledge Mini-Treks, Oct 2008, May 2006, Apr. 2004, Oct. 2003, May 2001. 

• 11 (Mon.)  Columbus Day - Schools Closed
• 11 (Mon.)   Informal Troop/Patrol Meetings 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is optional due to Columbus Day holiday.
• Troop Meeting:
• TBA
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBA
• 12 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting 
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Peter H.'s house.
• Special activities for new scout advancement.
• See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome, especially scouts under First Class.
• 16 (Sat.)..Thunderbird Games XVIII
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• Theme: Castaways of the S.S Thunderbird
• Location:  Croton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton on Hudson, NY.  Park map.  Google map. Directions:  Route 9 north or south to Croton Point Avenue exit; head west over bridge into park.  Directions.
• Detailed information from Council.
• What to Do
• Youths and adults from Boy Scouting and Venturing are the volunteer staff running the activities for this Cub Scouting event.
• Troop 174 will be camping overnight.
• You may volunteer Saturday for as much time as you can from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., even for one hour, and help our troop run the Bouncy Ball activity station for the Cub Scouts.  All Boy Scouts and adults who volunteer will receive a patch.
• Adults are needed.
• Opportunity for scouts to gain service hours.
• Schedule - TBA
• Photos of Thunderbird Games on Oct. 2007, Oct. 2006, Oct. 2005, Oct. 2004.
• Videos Oct. 2007 of Go (0.4 MB), End (0.3 MB).
• Videos Oct. 2006 of Throw (0.2 MB), You Are Really Close (0.7 MB), Wipe Out (0.4 MB).

• 16 (Sat.) Jr. Leadership Training 
• Where: TBA
• What:  Leadership Skills Training for Scout Leader
• When: 9:00am
  
• 18 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• Theme Athletics
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBA
• 19 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting 
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Peter H.'s house.
• Special activities for new scout advancement.
• See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome, especially scouts under First Class.
• 25 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• Theme: Athletics
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBA
• 26 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting 
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Peter H.'s house.
• Special activities for new scout advancement.
• See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome, especially scouts under First Class.
• 27 (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 October and November Events (overnights, hikes, etc.).
• Patrols Leaders Report on progress.
• 28 (Thurs.)    Adult Leader Meeting 8:00 -9:30 p.m. location TBD
• Review Calendar
• 30-31 (Sat-Sun) Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Training - Weekend Overnight
  

 November 2010

• 1 (Mon.)   .. Troop and Parent Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Dress Uniform (see Proposed Troop Uniform Guidelines). 
• Troop Meeting:
• TBA
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBA
• Parent Meeting:
• Deadline for all Scouts and BSA-registered adults to turn in a Class 1 Personal Health and Medical History form to Mr. Bob A.  Only the Class 1 portion (page one) is to be completed.  A parent should complete the Class 1 form and sign it in the designated area at the bottom of page one.  A physician's signature and examination are not required.  Do not complete the Class 2 Medical Evaluation section on page 2.

• 2 (Tues.)  No Patrol Meeting - Election Day.  America expects parents to vote!
• 2 (Tues.)  Manitoga Roundtable for Adult Leaders 8:00pm-10:00pm Van Cortlandtville Elementry School.
• 3 (Wed.)  District Campout Planing Meeting
• 7:30pm At the Church
• Partols will plan meals and activities for the overnight.
• Patrol Leaders are expected to attend.
• Scouts participating in the Troop Campout should try to attend
• 5-7 (Sun.)   .. Manitoga District Fall Event
• Location: TBD
  
• 7 (Sun.)      .. Veterans Day Parade sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve and the American Legion.
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• Sign up here. Attendance is expected.
• Wear full official uniform, which includes merit badge sash and hat. see Proposed Troop Uniform Guidelines. 
• Meet at 1:30 p.m. directly in front of the Lakeland High School Main entrance, 1349 East Main Street, Shrub Oak.  Parade starts at 2:00 p.m.  Scouts will be marching in the parade.  Attendance is expected. Rain or shine.
• Parade ends at Veterans Memorial near Hart Library.  Ceremony after parade.  US, state & pack/troop flag bearers (no banners) will line up with the Marine Corps' Color Guard at the end of the parade.  Within each group, the US flag should be on its own right.  During the National Anthem, all flags other than the US flag must be dipped in respect.  The US flag is to remain held high.
• Two of our troop's Eagle Scouts, Dan W. and Chris L., recently in service, are honored on hearts placed along the route.
• After the ceremony, hot dogs and sodas will be provided by the Lions Club on the east side of the Hart Library to those who marched in the parade.
• "Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.  Especially, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served or are serving - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty." - Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Park in the Lakeland High School or Shrub Oak Methodist Church parking lot.  The Hart Library will be open, so please do not park there.
• A signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going must be given to the Scoutmaster beforehand.
• The parade is always held the second Sunday in November.
• Photos of Veterans Day Parades, Nov. 2007, Nov. 2006, Nov. 2005, Nov. 2004, Nov. 2003, Nov. 2002, Nov. 2001.
• Videos Nov. 2006 of March Right (0.4 MB), March Left (0.3 MB), 9-Gun Salute (0.7 MB).
• Videos Nov. 2005 of Starting Out (1.1 MB), Watch for the Hat (0.4 MB), Arriving (0.5 MB).
• Videos Nov. 2004 of Close Up (0.6 MB), March Past 1 (0.6 MB), March Past 2 (0.8 MB), Salute (0.6 MB), Wreath (0.4 MB).
• 9 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt. 
• Troop Meeting:
• Fire Starting
• Patrol Meetings:
• Troop Overnight Planning
• Advancement review
• 10 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting 
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Peter H.'s house.
• 11 (Thu.) .Veterans Day - Public Schools Closed

• 13-14 (Sat. - Sun.) .. Troop Overnight Camping 
  
• Details TBD.
• 15 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• First Aid 
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBA
• 16 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting 
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Peter H.'s house.
• 20 (Sat.)      .. Food Pantry at St. Mary's.
• Come help the community with the troop, since 2003.
• Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 1836 E Main Street Mohegan Lake, NY 10547.
• Set up, carry bags, and clean up.
• Optional: Bring food donations, which will go to the needy people of Mohegan Lake.
• Wear an official uniform but with no merit badge sash.
• Scouts may earn service hours.
• Photos of Food Pantry at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, on Dec. 2007, Nov. 2007, Nov. 2006, Dec. 2005.
• 23 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• First Aid #2
• Patrol Meetings:
• Preparation for Webelos night.
• 24 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting 
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Lodge at Peter H.'s house.
• 25-26 (Thu-Fri) Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
• 29 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Dress Uniform (see Proposed Troop Uniform Guidelines). 
• Troop Meeting:
• Welbelo Night
• Patrol Meetings:
• No Patrol Meetings Tonight

       
       
      December 2010

• 1 (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: Grace Lutheran
• Agenda:  
• Review Program so far, disscuss any Toop concerns or issues.
• Plan December Troop Meetings.
• Plan December and January Events (overnights, hikes, etc.).
• Patrols Leaders Report on progress.
• 2 (Thurs.)    Adult Leader Meeting 8:00 -9:30 p.m. location Grange Hall, 99 Moseman, Yorktown Heights, NY. 
• Finalize and sign unit charter.
• Finalize and sign off on Quality Unit goals for 2010, establish goals for 2011.
• Review Calendar
• Review Program.
• 4 (Sat.) .. Troop Hike

• 6 (Mon.)   .. Troop and Parent Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Dress Uniform (see Proposed Troop Uniform Guidelines). 
• Troop Meeting:
• TBA
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBA
• Parents Meeting:
• Deadline for adults to pay $16 registration fee to remain a Troop 174 Sustaining member, or if you wish pay $25 to be a recognized as a Troop 174 Sponsor, or if you wish pay $50 to be recognized as a Troop 174 Benefactor.  It is expected that at least one adult from every family register as a sustaining member.  Give check payable to "BSA Troop 174" to the Troop Treasurer, Mr. Bruce. Contact Mr. Bruce or Mr. Davies if you have questions.
• 11 (Sat.) Council Rechartering Deadline.
• 11-12 (Sat. - Sun.) .. Troop Camping - Survival Camping & Pyro Night
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  • Durland Scout Reservation at Clear Lake, 1 Clear Lake Rd., Putnam Valley, NY.  Google map.  Directions.
  • Winter survival camping and Pyro Night.
  • COLD WEATHER EXPECTED review: Warm Tips, Thrill to the Chill (see "Internet Sources"), Cold Weather Camping Word Document from Peter H.
  • Drop off Saturday 9:00 a.m. at Sperling Center at the end of Clear Lake Road.
    • We shall hike to site LT#2  from the Sperling Center.
  • Pick up Sun. 9:00 a.m. at Sperling Center.
  • If you are comming later on Saturday please call Mr. Davies to arrange for a pickup (914.528.7868)
  • Patrol Cooking.
  • Turn in a signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going.
  • All scouts must be familiar with chapters 9 and 10 in the Boy Scout Handbook.
  • Scouts working on Rank Advancement must bring their Boy Scout Handbooks.
  • It is also essential to familiarize yourself with the "Low-impact camping" information in the Camping Gear section of the website.
  • Follow cold weather advice in the Camping Gear section at the bottom of the troop home page.
  • Tent Return Form.  Fill out online and print.  (Or print out and fill in by hand PDF.)  Return with tent after drying it out.
  • If your have questions, see Mr. Davies
• 13 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is expected.
• Troop Meeting:
• Mini Klondike
• Patrol Meetings:
• TBA
• 14 (Tues.) .. Troop Swim Night  Sign up here
• Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School, 3401 Old Yorktown Road (Rt. 132), Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
• Do not park in the marked fire lane in front of the building.
• Walk in the front door.
• At the first right turn right.
• At the first left turn left.
• Follow signs to the pool.
• Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
• Fee:  Free
• Turn in a signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going.
• All Boy Scouts needing to complete their swimming rank requirements should sign up and attend.  Boy Scouts may complete all Second Class (7a, 7b, 7c) and all First Class (9a, 9b, 9c) swimming rank requirements.  Normally do both.
• Arrive on time at 7:00 p.m. so there will be enough time to complete the requirements.
• Requirement 9b is the BSA swimmer test.
• We shall also have open swim and water games.
• Bring a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes or sandals, and your Boy Scout Handbook for sign-off.
• You may want a plastic bag to bring home wet clothes.
• Men's and women's locker rooms and bathrooms are available.
• No food or drinks are allowed in the pool area.
• If not swimming, wear an activity uniform.
• Lifeguard will be Mrs. Adrienne Davies and Josh D. Jr.  American Red Cross life saving certified.
• Swim Night will be canceled if the Lakeland Central School District schools are closed, or if driving conditions are hazardous.
• If you have questions contact Mrs. Davies
• Photos of swim nights: Dec. 2006, Mar. 2006, Nov. 2005, Mar. 2005, Nov. 2004, Dec. 2003, Apr. 2003, Oct. 2002, Apr. 2002, Oct. 2001, May 2001.
• Video Dec, 6, 2006 of Instructions (0.3 MB).
• Videos Nov. 2005 of How To Throw Ring (0.4 MB), Twist Rope (0.4 MB), Thumb Towards You (1.4 MB), Theo (0.8 MB), Go Paat Him (0.9 MB).
• Video Nov 2004 of Jump In (1.5 MB), More Jump In (1.4 MB).
• 18 (Sat.)  .. St. Mary's Food Pantry.
• Come help the community by supporting the Saturday food pantry at St. Mary's Church.
• The troop has been volunteering for this event every year since 2003.
• Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 1836 E Main Street Mohegan Lake, NY 10547.
• Help set up, help carry bags, and help clean up between
• Optional: Bring food donations, which will go to the needy people of Mohegan Lake.
• Wear an official uniform but with no merit badge sash.
• Scouts may earn service hours.
• Photos of Food Pantry at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, on Dec. 2007, Nov. 2007, Nov. 2006, Dec. 2005.
• 20 (Mon.)    .. Court of Honor and Holiday Party.
• Time: 7:30 p.m. (7:00 Spartan Patrol Setup).
• Location: Grace Lutheran Church.
• Returning Troop 174 graduates are encouraged to attend.
• Wear an official uniform with sash.
• Party after COH
• Bring a dessert and a 2-liter soda bottle.
• Your entire family is welcome.
• Court of Honor.
• Wear an official uniform, which includes the Merit Badge sash.  Official placement of insignia for Boy Scouts, and Scout Leader.
• The Boy Scouts of America's Insignia Guide states, "A merit badge sash is never worn on the belt."
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• Families are encouraged to attend.
• The ##### patrols will set up chairs.  Please be at Grace by 7:00 p.m.
• The ##### patrol will clean up afterwards.
• Photos of Holiday Party: Dec. 2007, Dec. 2006, Dec. 2005, Dec. 2003, Dec. 2002, Dec. 2001.
Photos of Courts of Honor: Dec. 2007, Oct. 2007, June 2007, Mar. 2007, Dec. 2006, Sept. 2006, June 2006, Dec. 2005, Sept. 2005, June 2005, Mar. 2005, Jan. 2005,Oct. 2004, June 2004, Mar. 2004, Dec. 2003, Oct. 2003,June 2003, Mar. 2003, Dec. 2002, Sept. 2002,June 2002, Apr. 2002, Feb. 2002, Dec. 2001, June 2001.

• 27 (Mon.)  No Troop Meeting - Winter Recess. 
• 29 (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.
• 30 (Thurs.)    Adult Leader Meeting 8:00 -9:30 p.m. location TBD
• Review Calendar

Photo Albums
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Recent Troop 174 Photographs can be viewed on Troop 174's Picasa  Account

• Camp Read Week 1 and Week 2 July 4 - 17

• Summit Base Trek  June 27 - July 3

• June Court of Honor  June 14

• Troop Softball Game  June 7

• Cub Scout Family Camping  June 5-6

• AT Trek  May 28-30

• Gettysburg Historic Trails  May 14, 15 & 16

Troop Photo Albums on Google Picasa.
Old Photos and videos from 1974 to now. 
Learn about Scouting Photography.

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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.
• Location: The Lodge at Peter H.'s house.  See address in the password-protected pages.
• Leader: Mr. Bob A. 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.  There may not be heat.
• Parents should make sure that there is an adult present before leaving.
• Park along Peter H.'s fence or along the park adjacent, but not in front of the fire hydrant.
• Patrol meetings are not held when the Lakeland school district is closed.

For Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review contact the Scoutmaster.

History

• Photos: 4,000 photos from 1974 to now.  Videos too.  The best way to see what our troop does.
  • 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
Joshua Davies  
   Cell: 914-479-9062

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Things to Do

• New scouts and parents 
  • Youth Application
  • Adult Application
  • Medical Exam, Class 1 and 2.  Youths and adults fill out the personal health history Class 1 annually. 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.
• 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.
• Stores
  • BSA
    • National Distribution Center mail order.
    • 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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