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About Troop 170

Boy Scout Troop 170 is chartered to East Somerset Baptist Church in Somerset, KY.

Committee & Troop meeting update

Due to illness, tonight’s (January 7) Committee Meeting will be rescheduled to Monday, January 14, at 6:15 pm. The Troop will still meet at its regular time.

Remember, all Scouts/Leaders planning on attending this weekend’s (January 11-13) Klondike Derby should bring $10 food money plus the $15 event fee. These will be collected separately – food money will be paid to your Patrol Leader and event fee will be paid to Senior Patrol Leader.

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Final 2018 photos posted

Did you know that in 2018 Boy Scout Troop 170:

  • Provided more than 384 hours of community service;
  • Camped out 21 nights;
  • Hiked/backpacked for 11.5 miles;
  • Canoed/kayaked 9.7 miles; and
  • Celebrated its 54th Eagle Scout

Photos are available from most of these activities. To see the complete list of special troop activities Click here.

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2018 Activity Photos Available

If you missed the “Year In Review” video at last week’s Court of Honor, or you want to relive the memories again, you are in luck – and then some. There are 704 photos (383 more than appeared in the wrap-up presentation) and 4 previously unseen videos from 2018 activities posted on the Troop website (Flickr page).

Click here for Website “Past Events” page
Click here to access Flickr page  

PHOTOS WANTED
There are a couple events that we do not have photos for, and several events that we’d like to post additional pictures. Please share your photos by emailing them to dgmorton@twc.com.

In addition, don’t forget the website also features 1,116 photos from 2017, 434 photos from 2016, and 638 photos from 2015.

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Troop calendar updated

The Troop calendar has been updated through 2019. Please note upcoming events and activities. To visit calendar, click here.

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Newest Eagle Scout

Congratulations to Jack W., the 54th Eagle Scout from Troop 170! Jack passed his District Eagle Scout Board of Review September 11. Pictured from left with Jack are members of the Board – Bill McIver, Forrest Spillman, and Chance Bullock.

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Monday meeting at Fishing Creek

The Troop meeting on Monday, August 13, will be held AT FISHING CREEK BOAT RAMP. Wear your swim suit and Scout T-shirt as we will be have paddling practice. Please plan to arrive no later than 7 pm. This is for EVERYONE, not just those going on the canoe/kayak trip, as we will be going over three 1st Class requirements. (See calendar listing for details.) If you are going on the outing, your $10 food money will be collected. In case of bad weather, meeting will be held at East Somerset Baptist.

Fishing Creek Recreation Area is located off west KY 80. Click here for Google map.

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Please complete canoe trip survey

Our annual canoe/kayak trip will be held August 24-26 on the Green River. We will be camping at the American Legion Park in Greensburg. Please follow the link below to indicate whether you and/or your Scout will be joining us! (This survey takes less than a minute to complete!)

TAKE THE SURVEY

NOTE: If you plan to attend we must know by the Monday, August 6, Troop meeting. Food money ($10) will be due on Monday, August 13.

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Next Troop activity is July 30

Just a reminder that there is NO Troop activity this weekend and NO Troop meeting on Monday, July 23. Next on the agenda is the Patrol Leaders Council meeting for the three new Patrol Leaders and both current and incoming SPLs and ASPLs at 6:15 pm on Monday, July 30. The regular meeting that night is a special evening of “The Scouting Games” featuring fun activities utilizing basic Scouting Skills that has been planned by your Senior Patrol Leader.

Be watching for information about canoe/kayak trip (August 24-26) preparations and opportunity for conservation service project hours with a bridge replacement project in the Big South Fork on Saturday, August 4.

Finally, MARK YOUR CALENDARS – next year’s summer camp will be held June 24-30, 2019. We will be returning to Camp McKee Scout Reservation.

You can find more information about these dates on the Calendar page.

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