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Michael S. -- Senior Patrol Leader
Rick D. -- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Christopher R. Long -- Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster's Message
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Grace Lutheran Church -- Chartered Organization
troop174.net

What's New

News Posted On
• Mar. 31 - Summer Camp Step-by-Step Checklist for Troop 174 has been updated.
• Mar. 29 - More details posted of Maryland Troop Trip to Annapolis, Naval Acad., Ft. McHenry, May 26-29.
    - Sign up for Summer Camp, July.
• Mar. 28 - Morexx text
• Clear Lake Mini Trek photos of the snowy morning.  Thanks Rob B.
• Mar. 27 - Congratulations to Stephen G., who passed his Eagle board of review, Troop 174's 54th Eagle Scout!
    - Writeups on Mini Trek and Swim Night from Patrick C., Troop Historian.
    - Sign up for Giant Ledge Mini Trek Overnighter, May 6-7.  Fulfill camping requirements.
    - Summer Camp information moved here to our home page, July.
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Sign-up (To see the list of who has signed up go to the password-protected pages).
  Overdue
• By Mar. 6    .Sign up here. Public Speaking Merit Badge class given by Bob R.
• By Mar. 31?.Sign up here. Protestant Religious Emblem Program, 6-8 grade scouts, taught by Mrs. Karen M.
   Now
• By Apr. 7     .Sign up here. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Project: The Seabury at the Field Home on Saturday, Apr. 8.
• By Apr. 8     .Sign up here. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Project: The Seabury at the Field Home on Sunday, Apr. 9.
• By Apr. 17   .Sign up here. Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review on Apr. 17.
• By Apr. 17   .Sign up here. Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Matt C. (headcount for refreshments) on Apr. 23.
• By Apr. 25? .Sign up here. Summer Camp (and later a Trek), July 2-15, from Step-by-Step Checklist for Troop 174.
• By May 1    .Sign up here. Giant Ledge Mini Trek Overnighter, May 6-7.
   Long Range
• By May 8?   .Sign up here. Harriman St. Park 10-mile Backpacking Trip on May 20.
• By May 8     .Sign up here. Maryland Troop Trip to Annapolis, Naval Academy, Ft. McHenry, etc., May 26-29.
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New Photos
• Jason L.'s Eagle Project on Apr. 1, 2006.


• Jarryed S.'s Eagle Project on Apr. 1, 2006.


• Rick D.'s Eagle Project on Apr. 1, 2006.  Videos of It's on the Other Side (0.3 MB), Jarryed (0.4 MB), Tom (0.3 MB), Roderick (0.3 MB), Rick (0.4 MB), Tiarra (0.4 MB), Square in the Center (0.3 MB).


• Clear Lake 5-mile Mini Trek on Mar. 25, 2006.  Thanks Patrick C., Troop Historian and Rob B..  Videos of Do One Pole At A Time (0.9 MB), Don't Bend It So Far (1.4 MB), If I Told You To Get Off That Log And Help (0.4 MB), Buckle It In (1.0 MB), Birch Tree (0.4 MB), This Is Poison Oak (0.8 MB).
• Swim Night on Mar. 22, 2006.  Thanks Patrick C., Troop Historian.
• Rick D.'s Eagle Proposal to the Troop Committee on Mar. 6, 2006.
• Bowl-O-Ree on Mar. 5, 2006.  Videos of Brian's Spare (0.3 MB), Jarryed's Strike (0.1 MB).

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About Troop174, Contact Troop 174, Things to Do, Scouting Sites, Printable Forms, Camping Gear

• 3 (Mon.)    .. Parent and Troop Meetings 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class A uniform. Attendance is expected.
• Green Bars meet at 6:45 p.m.
• Pay for Summer Camp if you can (see July).  Paid-for Scouts get first crack at Merit Badge signups.
• 4 (Tues.)   .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• 5 (Wed.)      Boy Scout Leader Specifics Training #1.  (More Information, Registration Form)  For Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.  Free.  "Topics covered include leadership styles, youth leadership development, patrol leaders' council, teaching Scouting skills, the Scoutmaster's conference, and growing the troop."
• 7 (Fri.)       Deadline to .Sign up here. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Project: The Seabury at the Field Home on Saturday, Apr. 8.
• 8 (Sat.)     .. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
• Project: Staining the fence at the Seabury at the Field Home.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Stain fence and continue to power wash.
• Location: The Seabury at the Field Home, 2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY.  Directions.
• Sign up here. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Project: The Seabury at the Field Home on Saturday, Apr. 8.
• Scouts whose parents are not going must turn in a signed permission slip to Rick D. when you arrive.
• Details:
• The main building is called Field Home, but we shall be working by the adjacent building, The Seabury.  Look for the sign off the road.
• The work area is around the gate in the fence near The Seabury parking lot.
• Sign in with Rick D. when you arrive, and sign out with Rick D. when you leave.  This is important.
• You may come for part or all of the day.
• Participation counts for service hours for advancement, etc.
• Bring drinking water bottle and work gloves, and wear work clothes.
• Contact Rick D. if you have questions.
• Photos of Rick D.'s Eagle Project on Apr. 1, 2006.
• 8 (Sat.)       Deadline to .Sign up here. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Project: The Seabury at the Field Home on Sunday, Apr. 9.
• 9 (Sun.)     .. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
• Project: Staining the fence at the Seabury at the Field Home.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Stain fence and continue to power wash.
• Location: The Seabury at the Field Home, 2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY.  Directions.
• Sign up here. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Project: The Seabury at the Field Home on Sunday, Apr. 9.
• Scouts whose parents are not going must turn in a signed permission slip to Rick D. when you arrive.
• For Details see Apr. 8.
• 10 (Mon.)      No Troop Meeting.  Lakeland schools closed.  Spring Recess.
• 11 (Tues.)      No Patrol Meeting.  Lakeland schools closed.  Spring Recess.
• 11 (Tues.)      Boy Scout Leader Specifics Training #2.  (More Information, Registration Form)  For Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.  Free.  "Topics covered include leadership styles, youth leadership development, patrol leaders' council, teaching Scouting skills, the Scoutmaster's conference, and growing the troop."
• 12 (Wed.)      Boy Scout Leader Specifics Training #3.  (More Information, Registration Form)  For Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.  Free.  "Topics covered include leadership styles, youth leadership development, patrol leaders' council, teaching Scouting skills, the Scoutmaster's conference, and growing the troop."
• 17 (Mon.)   ..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class B uniform, except Board of Review candidates in Class A.
• Deadline to .Sign up here. Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Matt C. (headcount for refreshments) on Apr. 23.
• Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.
• Sign up here.  Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.  Sign up before this meeting.
• If you need a Scoutmaster Conference be at the church by 6:45 p.m.
• The Board of Review will be after the troop meeting.
• Be sure that you ...
• are in full Class A's, including a merit badge sash,
• have all of your rank requirement paperwork including Board of Review Applications filled out, and
• have your Boy Scout Handbook,
• ... because without these you will be granted neither a conference nor a Board of Review.
• 18 (Tues.)   .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• 22 (Sat.)     .. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
• Project: Staining the fence at the Seabury at the Field Home.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Stain fence.
• Location: The Seabury at the Field Home, 2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY.  Directions.
• Sign up coming one week in advance.
• Scouts whose parents are not going must turn in a signed permission slip to Rick D. when you arrive.
• 22 (Sat.)        Hudson Valley Orienteering at Silvermine.
• This non-Boy Scout event can meet First Class requirement #2 for completing an orienteering course.
• Navigate through the woods.  Levels: Beginners to Advanced.
• Families including siblings may participate.
• Instruction at 10:30 a.m.  Starts at 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Silvermine in Harriman State Park (driving directions) just South of Bear Mountain State Park., NY.
• Silvermine Event Details Here.
• Event run by Hudson Valley Orienteering (Monthly schedule).
• Junior Registration is $5.  $3 for a map.
• Bring a compass.  A few compasses for rent for $1 (plus refundable $10 deposit).
• Map cases: to protect map from rain and sweaty hands: 25¢ (or just bring a large clear plastic bag, at least gallon size).
• Also, as usual, bring the "10 Scout Outdoor Essentials" (Boy Scout Handbook, page 224).
• Contact Robert B. for details on map instruction and hike sign-off. Orienteering Map Symbols.
• Photos of Hudson Valley Orienteering, Oct. 2005, May 2005.
• 22 (Sat.)        Battle of Yorktown: Pick up roadside litter.
• "In recognition of Earth Day, residents are encouraged to pick up litter along roadsides,shopping areas, lakes and parks in the Town of Yorktown. .... If interested, call 245-4438 to register, pick up bright orange litter bags and safety vests."
• Scouts can earn service hours.
• The Environmental Conservation Department is at 2279 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights.
• Participate in Yorktown: Crompond, Croton Heights, Huntersville, Jefferson Valley, Kitchawan, Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Sparkle Lake, Teatown, and Yorktown Heights.
• Bring work gloves.
• 23 (Sun.)     .. Tentative Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
• Project: Staining the fence at the Seabury at the Field Home.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Stain fence.
• Location: The Seabury at the Field Home, 2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY.  Directions.
• Sign up coming one week in advance.
• Scouts whose parents are not going must turn in a signed permission slip to Rick D. when you arrive.
• 23 (Sun.)     .. Matt C.'s Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
• Please be on hand as we honor Matt, and all of those who helped him attain this prestigious rank!
• Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights.
• Sign up here. Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Matt C. (headcount for refreshments) by April 17.
• Scouts and Leaders arrive at 2:15 p.m. for setup and rehearsal, wearing a full Class A uniform including merit badge sash.
• Others arrive at 2:45 p.m. for a 3:00-4:30 p.m. ceremony in the Sanctuary.
• Refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the ceremony.
• Families are welcome.
• Photos of Matt C.'s Eagle Project: Painted library, utility rooms, elevator door at St. Columbanus Church.
• Photos of other Eagle Scout Courts of Honor are linked from our Eagle Scout page.
• 24 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class B uniform.
• Youth Protection Training for adults
• It is important that we are all trained for the safety of our boys!
• One hour videotape will be shown in one of the classrooms beginning at 7:35 p.m.
• Please arrive at 7:30 p.m.
• Sign the training attendance roster when you arrive.
• Certification is good for three years.
• All Assistant Scoutmasters are required to be trained.
• All parents going to summer camp or on a trek must be certified.
• Troop committee members please attend.
• All parents are encouraged to attend.
• The "Guide to Safe Scouting" states, "Parents also need to review the booklet, "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse and Drug Abuse: A Parent's Guide," inserted in every Boy Scout and Cub Scout handbook.  The information in this booklet should be the subject of discussions between Scouts and their parents prior to joining a pack or troop."
• If you cannot attend this training, please contact Bob A. for information about completing this training via the internet.
• Contact Bob A. if you have questions.
• 25 (Tues.)   .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• 29-30(Sa-Su).. District Spring Event.
• Location:  Clear Lake Scout Reservation, 1 Clear Lake, Putnam Valley.
• Theme: Cooking.
• 29-30 (Sa-Su) Boy Scout Leader Training - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills #4.  (More Information, Registration Form)   Overnight campout at Clear Lake Scout Reservation, Putnam Valley, NY.  For Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.  "This is an adult leader course that teaches outdoor skills used in Scouting from Tenderfoot to First Class."

• 1 (Mon.)   .. Parent and Troop Meetings 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class A uniform.  Attendance is expected.
• Green Bars meet at 6:45 p.m. -- The last Green Bar meeting of the year.
• Deadline to .Sign up here. Giant Ledge Mini Trek Overnighter, May 6-7.
• 2 (Tues.)   .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• 6 (Sat.)     .. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
• Project: Staining the fence at the Seabury at the Field Home.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Stain fence.
• Location: The Seabury at the Field Home, 2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY.  Directions.
• Sign up coming one week in advance.
• Scouts whose parents are not going must turn in a signed permission slip to Rick D. when you arrive.
• 6 (Sat.)       .. Order of the Arrow Community Service Project
• 6-7(Sa-Su).. Giant Ledge Mini Trek Overnighter in the Catskills.
• 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.
• 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
• Returning at about noon Sunday to Grace Lutheran Church.
• Sign up here Giant Ledge Mini Trek Overnighter by May 1.
• 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
• Dale's suggested equipment list.
• Also Pack from this Backpack Checklist and Backpacking Equipment Recommendations.   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.  Note especially the "10 Scout Outdoor Essentials" (page 224).
• It can get cold at night at 3,000-4,000 feet!  Be prepared.  Review: Warm Tips, Thrill to the Chill (see "Internet Sources"), Cold Weather Camping Word Document from Peter H.
• 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.
• If you need more information contact Dale S.
• Photos of Giant Ledge Mini-Treks, Apr. 2004, Oct. 2003, May 2001.
• 6-7 (Sa-Su)  Whitewater Rafting Council Weekend. (More information)
• 7 (Sun.)     .. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
• Project: Staining the fence at the Seabury at the Field Home.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Stain fence.
• Location: The Seabury at the Field Home, 2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY.  Directions.
• Sign up coming one week in advance.
• Scouts whose parents are not going must turn in a signed permission slip to Rick D. when you arrive.
• 8 (Mon.)   .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class B uniform.
• Backpack Shakedown for Harriman State Park Backpacking Trip on May 20-21.
• Bring your backpack completely packed with items from this Backpack Checklist, as explained in Backpacking Equipment Recommendations.
• No duffle bags.
• If your backpack does not get inspected you cannot go on the trip.
• If you have questions contact Ben C.
• Deadline? to .Sign up here. Harriman St. Park hike on May 20.
• Deadline to .Sign up here. Maryland Troop Trip to Annapolis, Naval Academy, Ft. McHenry, etc., May 26-29.
• 9 (Tues.)   .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• 15 (Mon.) .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class B uniform, except Board of Review candidates in Class A.
• Any scout going on the Harriman State Park Backpacking Trip on May 20 who did not get their backpack inspected on May 8 must have it inspected tonight.
• Bring your backpack completely packed with items from this Backpack Checklist, as explained in Backpacking Equipment Recommendations.
• No duffle bags.
• If your backpack does not get inspected you cannot go on the trip.
• If you have questions contact Ben C.
• Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.
• (Signup here later) Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.  Sign up before this meeting.
• If you need a Scoutmaster Conference be at the church by 6:45 p.m.
• The Board of Review will be after the troop meeting.
• Be sure that you ...
• are in full Class A's, including a merit badge sash,
• have all of your rank requirement paperwork including Board of Review Applications filled out, and
• have your Boy Scout Handbook,
• ... because without these you will be granted neither a conference nor a Board of Review.
• 16 (Tues.)  .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• 19-21(F-Su).. Order of the Arrow Service Weekend at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.
• 20 (Sat.)     .. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
• Project: Staining the fence at the Seabury at the Field Home.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Stain fence.
• Location: The Seabury at the Field Home, 2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY.  Directions.
• Sign up coming one week in advance.
• Scouts whose parents are not going must turn in a signed permission slip to Rick D. when you arrive.
• 20-21(Sa-Su).. Harriman State Park 10-mile Backpacking Trip, Harriman State Park, NY.
• Open to all scouts in the troop??
• If your backpack did not get inspected, you cannot go on this Harriman State Park Backpacking Trip.  See May 8.
• Activities
• Hike about 10 miles - about 6 miles on Saturday and about 4 miles on Sunday.  Part of the hike will be on the Appalachian Trail.  Hike through the "Lemon Squeezer" rock formation where the rock walls are narrow and slanted so you can't just walk through. You have to kind of ooze through sideways and leaning over.  Hike past the "Times Square" junction of several trails, and past abandoned mines.  Trail sign.
• By May 8??   .Sign up here. Harriman St. Park hike.
• Location
• A signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going must be given to the adult leader beforehand.
• Arrive at the Grace Lutheran Shed at 8:00 a.m.? Saturday and pick up tents, etc.??
• Harriman State Park map.
• Driving directions for those transporting the Scouts from Grace, just South of Bear Mountain State Park., NY.
• Pickup around noon on Sunday, same place??
• Cooking
• Patrol Cooking.  Theme: Low impact cooking.  For this campout Patrol Cooking preparations supersede food instructions in the backpacking checklist and instructions below.
• Read: Low Impact Cooking handout from Margaret L. near the bottom of the password-protected pages.
• Scoutmaster Stew.??
• Bear Bag by patrol.??
• Pack
• Pack from this Backpack Checklist and Backpacking Equipment Recommendations -- except for food.   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.  Note especially the "10 Scout Outdoor Essentials" (page 224).
• If you have questions contact Ben C.
• Photos of Harriman State Park Day Hike on Dec. 2002
• 21 (Sun.)     .. Rick D.'s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
• Project: Staining the fence at the Seabury at the Field Home.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Stain fence.
• Location: The Seabury at the Field Home, 2276 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY.  Directions.
• Sign up coming one week in advance.
• Scouts whose parents are not going must turn in a signed permission slip to Rick D. when you arrive.
• 21 (Sun.)      Hudson Valley Orienteering at Moneyhole Mtn.
• This non-Boy Scout event can meet First Class requirement #2 for completing an orienteering course.
• Navigate through the woods.  Levels: Beginners to Advanced.
• Families including siblings may participate.
• All Day Event.
• Location: Moneyhole Mtn in Fahnestock State Park, Putnam County,NY (driving directions).
• Spook Swamp Event Details Here.
• Event run by Hudson Valley Orienteering (Monthly schedule).
• Junior Registration is $5.  $3 for a map.
• Bring a compass.  A few compasses for rent for $1 (plus refundable $10 deposit).
• Map cases: to protect map from rain and sweaty hands: 25¢ (or just bring a large clear plastic bag, at least gallon size).
• Also, as usual, bring the "10 Scout Outdoor Essentials" (Boy Scout Handbook, page 224).
• Contact Robert B. for details on map instruction and hike sign-off. Orienteering Map Symbols.
• Photos of Hudson Valley Orienteering, Oct. 2005, May 2005.
• 22 (Mon.)  .. Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class B uniform.
• 23 (Tues.)  .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• 26-29(F-M). Maryland Troop Trip to Annapolis and Fort McHenry.
• Family members are welcome.
• Sign up here. Maryland Troop Trip to Annapolis, Naval Academy, Ft. McHenry, etc., by May 8.
• Overview
1. Friday: Arrive and camp.  Supper on your own.
2. Saturday: "Colonial Annapolis Historic Trail" (8-mile walking tour through historic Annapolis including US Naval Academy, Maryland State House, Maryland Hall of Records, and other points of interest).  Earn this medal.
3. Sunday: Fort McHenry and "The National Capital, The Battle of Bladensburg and Star Spangled Banner Trail" (52-mile stop-and-go driving tour connecting various points of the War of 1812 attack on Washington, D.C.).  Earn this medal.
4. Monday: Return home.
• More details here.  DRAFT revised March 29, 2006.
• Photos of Troop Trips to Philadelphia and Valley Forge Apr. 2005, Boston Apr. 2004, Gettysburg June 2003.
• 29 (Mon.)  .. Memorial Day Parade.
• Meet 10:45 a.m. at the Yorktown Highway Dept. between Commerce Street and Front Street.
• Attendance is expected.  Rain or shine.
• Parade and ceremony afterwards: 11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m..
• Wear a full Class A uniform, which includes the merit badge sash.
• 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 2005, May 2004, May 2003, May 2002, May 2001.
• Videos of Memorial Day Parade 2005: Left Side (0.9 MB), Throw the Candy (0.5 MB), Right Side (0.8 MB). 2004 Parade (2.5 MB).
• 29 (Mon.)     No Troop Meeting.  Lakeland Schools Closed.  Memorial Day.
• 30 (Tues.)  .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.

• 5 (Mon.)   .. Parent and Troop Meetings 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class A uniform.  Attendance is expected.
• No Green Bar meeting.
• Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.
• (Signup here later) Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.  Sign up before this meeting.
• If you need a Scoutmaster Conference be at the church by 6:45 p.m.
• The Board of Review will be after the troop meeting.
• Be sure that you ...
• are in full Class A's, including a merit badge sash,
• have all of your rank requirement paperwork including Board of Review Applications filled out, and
• have your Boy Scout Handbook,
• ... because without these you will be granted neither a conference nor a Board of Review.
• 6 (Tues.)   .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• Last patrol meeting until Sept.
• 12 (Mon.) .. Picnic and Court of Honor at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: TENTATIVE Pavilion at Clear Lake Scout Reservation, 1 Clear Lake, Putnam Valley.
• Directions to Clear Lake.
• Detailed directions to the Picnic Pavilion if this is your first time.
• Bridging Ceremony for our new scouts, and Court of Honor.
• Parents should come.  Bring your camera.  Siblings are welcome.
• Wear a full Class A uniform, which includes the merit badge sash.  Official placement of insignia for Boy Scouts, male leaders, and female leaders.
• Bring a 2-liter soda bottle, a salad or dessert, a folding chair, plus a flashlight to find your way back to your car.
• Volunteers are needed to set up, cook, and clean up.  Contact Peter H.
• (Signup here later) End of Year Picnic and Court of Honor head count. Sign up by June 5.
• Photos of summer picnics: June 2005, June 2004, June 2003, June 2002, June 2001.
• Photos of Courts of Honor: 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.
• Last troop meeting until Sept.
• 14 (Wed.)      Council Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner.

.Troop 174 Summer Scouting
    Troop 174 group activities:
1. Summer Camp, 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.
1. What to Expect
• Activity photos
• of  Troop 174: July 2005, July 2004, July 2003, July 2002, July 2001, troop photo July 2001.
• of entire camp: July 2005, July 2004, July 2003, July 2002, July 2001.
• Fees 2006.
• Camp Buckskin (2 weeks) $550 Paid Before June 1st, $575 with Late Fee.
• Camp Buckskin (1 week) $280 Paid Before June 1st, $305 with Late Fee.
• Transportation fee if you take the Council Bus: One way: $55, Round trip: $110.
2. Select a program
• For Summer Camp
• New scouts select the First-Year Camper Tenderfoot-to-First-Class program.
• Older scouts select the Regular Camp Merit Badge program.
• New --> See the Camp Read Parents' Guide for 2006 (0.8 MB)
• Find more information at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation website.
• New --> Step-by-Step Checklist for Troop 174, 2006 (revised Mar. 31, 2006) to sign up, plan for, and pay for summer camp.
• Trek - To be determined.
• Den Chief at the Webelos Resident Camp (Week 1, no fee, and get a free week of Boy Scout camp).
• BSA Lifeguard certification.  Must be at least 14 years old or completed 8th grade, and have swimming ability with various strokes.  Prior completion of Lifesaving merit badge is advantageous.  Requires at least 6 hours a day Monday through Friday.
• Camp Counselor In Training (CIT) for those ages 14 and 15 (may also earn merit badges as time permits).
3. New --> Sign up here. Summer Camp (and later a Trek), by Apr. 25?
4. Required for both scouts and adults
1. Personal Health and Medical Record Form, Class 3, which can also be found on the last two pages of the Camp Read Boy Scout Parents' Guide, dated within 12 months of the event.
2. Meningitis Form: fill out last page.
5. When available (not yet), double check your summer camp advancement registration on the password-protected pages.
• 2-8 (Su-Sa) ..Summer Camp Week 1 at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.
• 9-15(Su-Sa)..Summer Camp Week 2.  This is our primary week at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.
• 29-8/3(Sa-Th)..National Order of the Arrow Conference, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. NOAC 2004, NOAC 2002, NOAC 2000, NOAC 1998.

• Other Summer Activities
• Westchester Parks: Events, camping, environment, fishing/boating, trailways, sports, swimming, summer camps.
• Yorktown Recreation Programs: Aquatics programs, summer day camp, and youth programs.
• Space Camp in Florida and Alabama offers one-week programs, ages 9-18.  Examples:
• 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.

About the Calendar

• The..symbol highlights activities for the whole troop together, underlined activities are special, non-routine, events, possibly for just part of the troop.
• Big updates to weekend events are often made late.  Check Friday.

 About Troop 174

• Meetings
• Troop Meetings are Mondays 7:30 p.m. at 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.
• Patrol Meetings are at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.
• History
• Photos. 2,600 photos from 1974 to now.  The best way to see what our troop does.
• Past Calendars 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: Totem Poles at Clear Lake, and Webelos Klondikes in 2002 and 2003.
• (Troop Scribe: Greenbar meeting minutes. - Out of date)
• Saving this site on your PDA.
• Password-protected pages: phone, rosters, advancement, merit badges, scout accounts, counselors, and who signed up.
• Grace Lutheran Church, chartered organization for Troop 174

 Contact Troop 174

 Things to Do

• Advance in Rank: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, etc.
• New First Class Requirement: Jan. 2006 - "Tell someone who is eligible to join Boy Scouts, or an inactive Boy Scout, about your troop's activities.  Invite him to a troop outing, activity, service project or meeting.  Tell him how to join, or encourage the inactive Boy Scout to become active." See usscouts.org Advancement.
• Animated Knots for each Scout Rank, Troop 776.
• Earn a Merit Badge: Procedure and resources.
• Earn other awards, emblems, and pins:
• Emergency Preparedness Award (Pin): See "Boy Scout and Varsity Scout Requirements." More information.  (Resources: redcross.org and fema.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.

• Aid for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita victims
• GoodTurnForAmerica: How to help, Ideas, News.
• Westchester-Putnam Council: Where to make contributions.
• 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.

• Lyme disease.
• Scouting Photography 101, a cookbook of themes for Scouting pictures for our website.

• Online Training: Youth Protection, Fast Start, and Safe Swim and Safety Afloat.
• Merit Badge Counselor Training: in the Recruiting section - Guide, Orientation, and Training Course (use Internet Explorer only).
• When you complete a course, tell Margaret L. so that she can record it in the troop's records.
• Video tape versions of these courses are also available.  See Margaret L.

 Scouting Sites

• 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.
• National Council, BSA.
• Order of the Arrow .. Ktemaque Lodge #15.
• Usscouts.org unofficial, volunteer site.
• Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA.

 Printable Forms

• Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class (PDF, HTML)
• Star (PDF, HTML)
• Life (PDF, HTML)
• Eagle (Use the printed form in your packet)
• Eagle Palm Eagle Scout Palm Form with Master Merit Badge List.

• 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

• BSA National Distribution Center mail order
• BSA Scout Shop, Westchester-Putnam Council Office, 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY
• Campmor across the Tappan Zee Bridge
• ScoutDirect at Alps Mountaineering mail order

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