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After Monday’s Patrol Leader Council meeting and an all-Troop discussion that followed, it has been decided to merge several Patrols as we prepare to move into another term for our youth leadership.

Essentially, we will be merging the Eagle/Phoenix and Frontiersman Patrols into one, Cobra and Bobcat into a second Patrol, and the Wolf Patrol will remain as is. The two new Patrols will need to select new Patrol names, so be thinking of what you might like. (The Troop will provide new patches at the next Court of Honor on August 20.)

Elections for Patrol Leaders for all three Patrols will take place during this coming Monday’s meeting (June 18), so please plan to attend. Terms for new Patrol Leaders take effect August 1, although we may utilize the new Patrol format during our July outing.

We are finally ready! This Sunday, June 10, starting at 1:30 pm, Troop 170 will move gear from the temporary storage container into the new storage building! If you are able to participate, please let Committee Chair Mike Loiacono know. We plan to work rain or shine.

A steak and baked potato dinner will be provided at 1:30 pm this Sunday, May 20, for all those meeting the troop popcorn sales goal. If you received the popcorn sales T-shirt, you are eligible to eat. We must know – Yes or No – if you plan to attend by Friday afternoon. Call or email Mr. Bullock or Mr. Morton ASAP.

Troop swim checks will be held Tuesday, May 22, in Russell Springs. We will meet at East Somerset Baptist at 6 pm, carpool to the swimming pool, and be back at church about 8:30 pm. We may still need drivers. For those attending summer camp, it is better to take your swim test in a pool than in a lake. All scouts need to take the test for rank, and you are welcome to attend even if you aren’t going to summer camp.

Please mark your calendar for four very important events. Note these activities and more through mid-August are on the Troop Calendar page:

1. Troop PHYSICALS will be provided on Thursday, May 10 starting at 6 pm at East Somerset Baptist – Every registered Scout and Adult must have an annual physical on official BSA forms. If you were not at a troop meeting to obtain your medical form, please download the Annual Health & Medical Form. Please complete personal information PRIOR to physical exam AND provide a copy of the front and back of your insurance card. Troop physicals are provided without cost. If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to obtain a physical from your family physician.

2. A STEAK DINNER will be provided on Sunday, May 20 for all boys who met their Troop popcorn sales goal this year. (If you received a Troop Class B T-shirt you are eligible). Everything will be provided. Please RSVP your availability to attend ASAP to either SM Dale Morton or ASM Jeff Bullock.

3. Troop SWIM CHECKS will be provided on Tuesday, May 22 in Russell Springs. We will leave from East Somerset Baptist Church at 6 pm and carpool to Russell Springs where the swim tests will be administered by BSA-certified Lifeguard (and Troop 170 Eagle Scout) Adam Hoehler. Everyone going to summer camp and/or wishing to participate in any aquatics activity during the next year must have a current swim check. Once your checks are complete you will have free-swim time until we return to Somerset.

4. A SUMMER CAMP PARENT/GUARDIAN and SCOUT meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 starting about 7 p.m. At least one parent/Guardian and their Scouts attending summer camp will meet to discuss details of what to bring, final schedules (there were some changes), departure time, Sunday lunch, take care of any final fee payments, and answer questions. Scouts should wear complete Class A uniform so that we can ensure you have everything correct. Scouts will not have to attend the entire presentation and will join rest of troop for an activity.

Free troop physicals will be provided starting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 10, at East Somerset Baptist Church. Every registered Scout and adult leader is required to have this annual physical on official BSA forms (school sports physicals do not count). It is NOT just for those attending summer camp – it is for EVERYONE.

Medical forms that need to be completed prior to May 10 will be available at the Troop meeting on Monday, April 30. You MUST provide a photo copy of the front and back of your insurance card.

If you are unable to attend on May 10, it will be your responsibility to obtain the required physical.

Activities planned for March and April have been added to the Troop Calendar. Please reference on-line listing for latest information and event details.

Court of Honor
Our Chili Supper Court of Honor will be held Monday, February 19, starting at 6:30 pm. This is a family event and everyone is welcome. Registered troop leaders will bring the chili and the troop will provide drinks and accessory items. Patrols supply the following items:

• Eagle, Frontiersman and Wolf Patrols – veggies or a salad
• Cobra Patrol – Cheese and crackers
• Bobcat Patrol – Desserts

If you have questions, contact Ms. Bradley or Ms. Renner.

Summer Camp
It won’t be long before it is time for Summer Camp. This year we are returning to Camp McKee. Posted at the top of the on-line calendar are the deadlines for paying the $250 camp fee. We will need to know by the end of February if you plan to attend. Registration for Merit Badge classes will begin this Monday, February 12. Classes are first-come, first-serve, so it is important to register as early as possible. More details will be available at Court of Honor.