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Out of an abundance of caution, because of the increasing occurrence of COVID-19 cases in Pulaski and surrounding counties, Troop 170 will NOT hold an in-person meeting on Monday, November 16. As a result, we will NOT hold the planned campout in McCreary County on November 20-22.

Scouts should watch their emails for possible rank-specific on-line instruction opportunities.

Show-n-Sell popcorn sales are beginning this weekend. A reminder to all Scouts that they should wear their Class A uniform while participating in our Troop’s annual fundraiser.

Participating in Show-n-Sell opportunities is one of the easiest ways to reach your sales goal, but don’t forget Ms. Withers has your personal code to sell to friends and family on-line.

There are still slots open for Show-n-Sell dates. Either give Ms. Withers a call or learn more at Monday’s Troop meeting.

UPDATED TO CORRECT TIME
Help requested. This Thursday, September 17, Troop 170’s show-‘n’-sell popcorn will be delivered to The Center for Rural Development at 3:30 pm. Our Popcorn Kernel, Amy Withers, needs assistance with picking up this order and transporting it to storage due to a limitation on lifting. If you are available to help, please contact Amy by phone or text at 606-305-4105 ASAP.

Troop 170 has been asked to help with clean-up at Cole Park in Burnside Saturday, September 5, from 8 am to 10 am. There are several adults and youth already committed to assisting. Anyone interested should meet Mr. Phelps or Judge Vanover at the Burnside City Hall building on U.S. 27 at 8 am. Scouts should wear a Class B shirt (Scout-related T-shirt). A face mask is required and gloves recommended. Remember, this is just a 2-hour project and service hours are required for rank advancement.

For those who have not been on our weekly Troop meeting Zoom calls, and for those that just need a reminder, we are going to attempt the Troop overnight backpacking trip – which is geared especially for those with little or no experience – on Saturday-Sunday, September 12-13.

• If you plan to participate, we would like to know at our meeting Monday, August 31.
• Each Scout will prepare their own menu and purchase their own food. Saturday supper should be one that you must cook. (We will review this during Monday’s meeting.)
• There is no fee for this event.
• You should plan to sleep on a hammock or in a tarp shelter – there will be no sharing of tents. If you need any supplies let us know on Monday.

A few reminders for July 20 Troop meeting:

• If you are going on the backpack overnighter July 25-26 you must let us know at meeting.
• You should bring a copy of your menu, which must include a cooked meal for Saturday night.
• You will purchase your own food; there is no food fee for this event.
• You should plan to sleep on a hammock or in a tarp shelter. If you need any supplies let us know.