Past Months,

     

           

            May 2013

• 24 (Fri.) .. Memorial Day Service: Yorktown Cemetery Grave Decoration Signup (For Both Flag-Placings)

• The Yorktown American  Legion requests the help of Troop 174 in placing American flags at the graves of  Yorktown's veterans in the cemetery at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Route 132 and 202 across from Downing Park
• About 8-10 scouts needed to have it done in about an hour, but more is fine
• We'll begin at around 6:30 PM
• Wear your FULL Uniforms
• American Legion members will be in attendance for assistance

• 25 (Sat.) . Memorial Day Service: Cemetery Grave Decoration at Cemetery of United Methodist Church
• At 10:00 AM we will also be placing flags at the cemetery across the street from the United Methodist Church on Main St.
• A great oppurtunity for service hours!

• 24-26 (Fri-Sun) ..   Appalachian Trail Trek  Sign Up Here 

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• (Pic. from 2011)
• 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

• 27 (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).
• 27 (Mon.) No Troop Meeting Memorial Day
• 28 (Tues.) .. New Scout Patrol Meeting/Lodge
  • 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.

•         29 (Wed.)   Patrol Leader's Council (PLC)

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• When: 7:00 - 8:30 pm 
• Who: Senior Scout Leadership, SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leaders, Assistant Patrol Leaders, and the Webmaster and Scribe.
• Where: Mr A's house   See address in the password-protected pages.
• 30 (Thurs.)Adult Leader Meeting 7:30 -9:00 p.m.  
• at the Terhune residence.  See address in the password-protected pages. 
• If you wish to be an Adult Leader (a uniformed program leader or uniformed committee member) please attend this meeting.
• Welcome new Adult Leaders disscuss organization.
• Plan balance of year and organization changes with new scouts.

       

        June 2013

• 3 (Mon.) . Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. 
• Wear Dress Uniform. Attendance is expected. 
• Parent Meeting
• Final Boards of Review

• 5 (Wed.) .. 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

• 10 (Mon.)  .. Picnic and Court of Honor.  Signup

• 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.
• Volunteers are needed to set up, cook, and clean up. 
• Troop will provide BBQ food
• Last Names A-L please bring a drink (2 Liter or pack of bottles/cans)
• Last Names M-Z please bring a dessert or salad
   
• 15 (Sat.)  .  Yorktown American Legion & Fire Department Flag Retirement Service

• At 9:00 AM on the Carnival Grounds behind the Yorktown Fire Department Station on Commerce Street
• Bring your worn, unservicable flags to the American Legion Post on Veterans Road prior to this date
• Attend in FULL Uniform
• It is a worthy endeavor, and we highly recommend coming
• 15 ( Sat.) Robert's Eagle Court of Honor  Signup Here

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• The Ceremony starts at 3:00 PM.
• Scouts should come early to setup at 2:30 pm. 
• At the Grace Lutheran Church
• All Scouts new and old are encouraged and expected  to attend.
• Scouts should be at church in Dress Uniform by 2:30 pm.
• There will be a reception to follow
  

• 17 (Mon.)  .. Meeting for Camp Read Attendees, Summer Camp / 2012-2013 .
  • Location: Grace Lutheran Church
  • 7:30 p.m. CAMP MEETING . 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
• June 30 - July 6 (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 7-13 (Su-Sa).. Summer Camp Week 2 at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.
  • Ranger Camp Site
  • Adult in charge is TBD

• July 15 - July 24  (Mon-Wed) . National Scout Jamboree

Videos
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Recent Troop 174 Videos can be viewed on Troop 174's
Youtube Account

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Troop Information

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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.

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.

• 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.

Printable Forms

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

Forms at Troop 174

Forms on Other Sites

Camping Gear

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