Boy Scouts of America

Troop 174 Yorktown, NY

 

Troop Motto - "Live the Law"

What's New

• Signups for Marek S. COH
  

Sign Up Sheets

Overdue:

• Appalachian Trail Trek Sign Up Here
  

• Picnic and Court of Honor. SIGN UP HERE
  

Long Range

Always active:

       Troop 174 Apparel request form

• 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

            May 2012

• 20 (Sun) Alex Alves Eagle projectt at Annsville Creek Trail
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• Project Description: The project will involve clearingand renovating the Annsville  Creek  Trail.  The majority of the work will be clearing debris from the trail to ensure that people can remain on the trailand not  contribute to further erosion  of the park by creating theirown trails .

•  What to Bring:

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• Gloves 
• Sneakers or boots 
• Long shirts and pants are recommended for protection from both poison ivy and ticks.
• Water  
• Sunscreen  
• Goggles (optional)
• Insect repellant (optional)

• If you have labeled snips or handsaws, please bring thembecause I am only able to provide a few.

   Parking/ Drop off

  ·        The entrance on Doris Lee Drive is the closest to thework site, however it can only fit a few cars so it will mainly be used fordrop off of scouts and tools.

  ·        The other entrance is on Sprout Brook Road and can holdall the  other cars.  Fromthis trail head the work area is only a half mile after taking 2 lefts on thetrail.

• 20 (Sun.)  Marek S.  Eagle COH SIGN UP HERE
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• The Ceremony starts at 2:00 PM.
• Scouts should come early to setup at 1:30 pm.
• At the Grace Lutheran Church
• All Scouts new and old are encouraged and expected to attend.
• Scouts should be at church in Full Dress Uniform by 1:30
• Food will be served after ceremony.
• 21 (Mon.)  .. Troop Meeting  Wear Activity Shirt.  Attendance is expected.
  • Troop Meeting:
  • Equiptment Presentations
    
• 22 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting
  • 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Terhune residence.  See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome.
  • Special activities for new scout advancement.
  • See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome, especially scouts under First Class.
• 25-27 (Fri-Sun) ..   Appalachian Trail Trek  Sign Up Here
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  • Appalachian Trail Trek - Arden Valley Rd. to Bear Mountain Bridge
  • This is a High Adventure Long Distance hike for the experienced scout (Star Scout or higher). We will be hiking a total of 20 miles over three days with full packs and sleeping over two nights. 
    Gear must be light weight (35lbs Max). Pack checks are mandatory the week before the overnight.
  • This will be a light backpack/long distance hike.
    • Sleeping bag
    • Single man tent
    • Sleeping mat
    • (2) One Liter Bottles of Water
    • Food (Must Bring or Share). Food should be light and not perishable.
      • Light Dinner for Friday Night or eat before
      • Oatmeal Saturday Morning
      • Trail mix or granola bars for hike
      • Bagged Lunch Saturday
      • High Carb (Rice or Noddles) dinner Saturday Night
      • Oatmeal Sunday Morning
      • Bagged Lunch Sunday (or money to buy Lunch at Bear Mountain Carousel)
        
    • Change of clothes and three/four pairs of socks (Quick Dry Clothes are best)
    • Rain gear or poncho
      
    • Headlamp
    • Butane stove
    • Personal cooking/eating  gear
  • Itinerary
    • Car pool from the Annesville Circle (Gravel lot south of the Mobil Gas Station/Dunkan Doughnuts) at 5:30pm Friday
    • Meet at Elk Pen Parking Area at 6:00 pm Friday evening (MAP of Parking Area)
    •   3.0 Mile hike to Lemon Squeezer for Friday night camp above Island Pond.
    • 10.0 Mile hike to West Mountain Shelter Side Trail, NY for Saturday night Camp.
    •   7.0 Mile hike over Bear Mountain to Bear Mountain Bridge for Pickup at 2:00pm Sunday.
  • Total Miles - 20 Miles
• 26 (Sat.) Kitchawan Preserve Hike SIGN UP HERE
  
• 6 and 10 mile distances for the scouts choosing.
  
• ALL scouts not going on the trek ARE going.
• Both hikes will begin at 9:00 AM at the Kitchawan parking area, 712 Kitchawan Rd. (Ossining)
  
• Please Bring:
• Appropriate clothing
• WATER
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Permission Slip
• The hikes will be led by Mrs. Cole and Mr. A
  
• 28 (Mon.) .. Memorial Day Parade.
  • Meet 10:45 a.m. at the Yorktown Highway Dept. between Commerce Street and Front Street.
  • Attendance is MANDITORY.  If you are in town you are expected to attend.  Rain or shine.
  • We are the largest Troop in Yorktown we will have the largest participation in the parade.
  • Parade and ceremony afterwards: 11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m..
  • Wear a full official uniform, which includes the merit badge sash.
  • Free hot dogs and sodas for those who marched will be at the VFW and the American Legion across the street after the ceremony.
  • Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.  Let us not forget those who made the supreme sacrifice for all of us.
  • Turn in a signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going.
  • Photos of Memorial Day parade May 2007, May 2006, May 2005, May 2004, May 2003, May 2002, May 2001.
    • Videos May 2007 of Right Side (0.4 MB), Head On (0.4 MB).
    • Videos May 2005 of Left Side (0.9 MB), Throw the Candy (0.5 MB), Right Side (0.8 MB).
    • Videos May 2004 of Band (4 MB), Troop (2 MB).
• 28 (Mon.) No Troop Meeting Memorial Day
• 29 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting
  • 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Terhune residence.  See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome.
  • Special activities for new scout advancement.
  • See address in the password-protected pages.  All scouts are welcome, especially scouts under First Class. LAST PATROL MEETING OF THE YEAR.
• 30 (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, disscuss any Toop concerns or issues.
    • Prepare for summer camp.
    • Plan meetings over the summer.
    • Plan events over the summer.
• 31 (Thurs.)Adult Leader Meeting 8:00 -9:30 p.m. location Unitarian Church

                        
             June 2012

• 3 (Sun) Alex Alves Eagle projectt at Annsville Creek Trail

• Project Description: The project will involve clearingand renovating the Annsville  Creek  Trail.  The majority of the work will be clearing debris from the trail to ensure that people can remain on the trailand not  contribute to further erosion  of the park by creating theirown trails .

•  What to Bring:

• 
  
• Gloves 
• Sneakers or boots 
• Long shirts and pants are recommended for protection from both poison ivy and ticks.
• Water  
• Sunscreen  
• Goggles (optional)
• Insect repellant (optional)

• If you have labeled snips or handsaws, please bring thembecause I am only able to provide a few.

   Parking/ Drop off

  ·        The entrance on Doris Lee Drive is the closest to thework site, however it can only fit a few cars so it will mainly be used fordrop off of scouts and tools.

  ·        The other entrance is on Sprout Brook Road and can holdall the  other cars.  Fromthis trail head the work area is only a half mile after taking 2 lefts on thetrail.

• 4 (Mon.)    .. Troop Softball Game - Scouts vs Adults.
  • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Troop Softball Game at Willow Park on Curry and Tulip Drive half a mile south on Curry from the Grace Lutheran Church.
    • The Undefeated Adults vs. the Underdog Scouts.
    • Give a signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going to Mr A..
    • Wear an activity uniform.
    • Bring your own equipment (bats, gloves), a labeled water bottle, and a folding chair.
    • Bring a spare glove if you have one for those who do not.
    • Parents and siblings are invited to participate.
    • All available adults are needed for the adult team.
    • To have enough sunshine we will start early at 6:30pm. 
    • Photos of Troop Softball Game, June 2007, May 2005.

• 8-10 (Fri.-Sun.) Site 40 Cub Family Camping SIGN UP HERE
  
• Treasure Hunt to be arranged by Andrew Coleman and all else is up to further input from the troop.
• Please forward any ideas to Andrew Coleman.
• Individual or Patrol cooking for each meal
• Drop off Friday 6 PM, saturday pickup, dependant on intrest, 6 PM, or Sunday pick up 9 AM.
• 8-10 (Fri.-Sun.) .. Section NE-2B Conclave
  • Section NE-2B Conclave
  • Onteora Scout Reservation
  • 3 Old Hunter Road  Directions
    • Livingston Manor, NY in Catskill Mountains
    • Map of Onteora Scout Reservation
    • All youth and adult Ktemaque Lodge members are invited and encouraged to attend the Section NE-2B Conclave.  New Ordeal members and new Brotherhood members are especially encouraged to attend.  It'll be a great weekend!
    • The theme is "Planet Arrowmen - Servant Leaders to the World".
    • Go to the Section NE-2B web site for details, registration and medical forms, online registration, and registration deadlines.
    • If you have questions, contact our Lodge Chief or Lodge Adviser Rob Carlson.

• 11 (Mon.)  .. Picnic and Court of Honor.
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Location : TBD
  • Bridging Ceremony for our new scouts, and Court of Honor.
  • Parents should come.  Bring your camera.  Siblings are welcome.
  • Wear a full official uniform, which includes the merit badge sash.  Official placement of insignia for Boy Scouts and adult leaders.
  • Bring a 2-liter soda bottle, a salad or dessert.
  • Volunteers are needed to set up, cook, and clean up.  Contact Matt Calley
    
  • Photos of summer picnics: June 2006, June 2005, June 2004, June 2003, June 2002, June 2001.
    • Video June 12, 2006 of Football (0.5 MB).
  • 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.
• 18 (Mon.)  .. Meeting for Camp Read Attendees, Summer Camp.
  • 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Wear an activity uniform.
  • All Scouts who will be attending either week 1 or 2 or both must attend along with a parent.
  • Questions will be answered.

      
            July 2012

• .Troop 174 Summer Activities
  • Summer Camp
    • Summer Camp is a golden opportunity for scouts of all ages to work on many outdoor skills, to advance in rank, and to earn merit badges, optimizing fun and opportunities at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation.  The benefit to rank advancement cannot be stated too strongly.
    • What to Expect.  See activity photos
      •  of  Troop 174:  July 2008, July 2007, July 2006, July 2005, July 2004, July 2003, July 2002, July 2001.
      •  entire camp: July 2007,July 2006, July 2005, July 2004, July 2003, July 2002, July 2001.
    • Read the Boy Scout Summer Camp Parent's Guide for the Read Scout Reservation.
    • See Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation for all other details.
    • Adults staying in camp should be familiar with Camp Read's Troop Leader's Guide.
• June 24 - 30 (Su-Sa) ..Summit Base Trek Week 0 - High Adventure
  •  Hiking, Camping, Canoeing, Caving, etc.
    
  • Activities to be determined for First Class Scouts age 14 and older (13 year olds with Scoutmaster approval).
  • Adult in charge is Eric Reyes
• July 1-7 (Su-Sa) .. Summer Camp Week 1 at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.
  
  • Ranger Camp Site
  • Adult in charge is TBD
• July 8-14 (Su-Sa).. Summer Camp Week 2 at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.
  • Ranger Camp Site
  • Adult in charge is Bill Terhune
• Weeks 3-6 of Boy Scout Summer Camp: You may go as an Individual Camper if you cannot make it Week 1 or Week 2.
• 17 (Tues.) Summer Camp Closeout Meeting.
  • 7:30 pm at Grace Lutheran.
  • All summer camp adult leaders are expected to attend.
  • Meeting to close out summer camp accounts, blue cards, etc. 

• Other Summer ActivitiesSpace Camp in Florida and Alabama offers one-week programs, ages 9-18.  Examples:

• Westchester Parks: Events, camping, environment, fishing/boating, trailways, sports, swimming, summer camps.
• Yorktown Recreation Programs: Aquatics programs, summer day camp, and youth programs.
• Aviation Challenge Mach II qualifies scouts ages 12-14 for the Aviation merit badge as well as partials in First Aid, Fire Safety, and Orienteering.
• Space Academy qualifies scouts ages 12-14 for the Space Exploration merit badge.  Check for programs for other ages and for possible discount for registering before Dec. 31 for the summer programs.

• July 30-August 4 (Sat.-Wed) .. National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
  • National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, Michigan
  •  Video   Another lodge created this very good video about NOAC 2012.  Please click on the link and watch the video, which lasts about seven minutes.
  • The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the premier event of the Order of the Arrow.  It is Scouting's second-largest national program event.  Over 8,000 Arrowmen from across our nation and the world will gather for an inspirational and unforgettable experience full of fun, fellowship, training, adventure, patch trading, and awesome evening shows!

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.

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

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)

Printable Forms

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

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.

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

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. 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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