Author Archives: Troop 170

Lots of updates:

• Trystan will have his second Eagle Project Workday this Saturday, March 25, from 9 am to Noon at Rocky Hollow Park. Group will be placing picnic tables and spreading gravel. The project work site is on the opposite end from the ampitheater. Follow the trail until you see the crew. Bring work gloves.
• Colton will have his first Eagle Project Workday on Saturday, April 1, from 1 pm to 4 pm. He is rehabilitating the old Tuttle Cemetery. Meet at Hick’s Grocery, a brick store located on the right side of Highway 90 approximately two miles into Wayne County at KY 1568. We will go as a group to the work site. Bring gloves, safety glasses and yard rakes.
• Those wishing to participate in a tree-planting conservation project on Saturday, April 1, from 9 am to 3:30 pm in the Mt. Victory area have until Sunday to turn your registration form into Mr. Loiacono. See details on the calendar page.
• Speaking of the calendar, it has been updated. At this Monday’s PLC meeting (6:15 pm) the Scouts will be making additional program and activity decisions. Watch for the latest information.
• We welcomed two new boys into the troop on Tuesday at Pack 134’s Crossover ceremony. Click here to view photos.
• There was a good turnout for the Order of the Arrow unit elections on March 20. Click here to view photos.
• Finally, the campout at Little Lick turned out fantastic despite a very wet Friday night and freezing Saturday night. Click here to view photos.

The Chili Court of Honor is this Monday, February 20.

Food assignments: Eagle Patrol, desserts; Frontiersman Patrol, hot or cold veggies dish; Cobra Patrol, pasta or greens salad; Bobcat Patrol, cheese and crackers; and registered leaders, chili.

Patrols, remember you are to have a skit or song prepared.  Rank advancements, Scout recognitions, and popcorn reward prizes will be presented. This is for all members of your family. Wear complete uniform with neckerchief.

New information has been added to the on-line Calendar listing dates for Trystan B.’s three Eagle Scout Project workdays in March and the Philmont Prep Hike in February. More details will be announced as they become available.

Also, remember to complete your individual Cyber Chip Contract and sign the Scout Law and Cybersafety handout given out during Monday’s meeting. Part 2 of the class is scheduled for Monday, February 27. Lost your forms? Get them in the Resources section.

The troop will sign up Scouts planning to participate in the Lake Cumberland District Merit Badge Fair during our regular meeting on Monday, February 6.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as some classes have limited participation and we want to have enough food for everyone.

The Merit Badge Fair will be held Saturday, February 18, from 8:30 am to 4 pm, at East Somerset Baptist Church. There is $10 fee and that includes lunch. Attending Scouts should be in full Class A uniform.

Merit Badges offered: Citizenship in the Nation* (1/2 day, morning), Digital Technology (1/2 day, afternoon), Disabilities Awareness (full day), Family Life* (1/2 day, afternoon), First Aid* (full day), Journalism (full day), Law (1.2 day, morning), Public Speaking (1/2 day, afternoon), Safety (1/2 day, morning), and Scouting Heritage (full day).

* Denotes an Eagle-required merit badge