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Just a reminder to “Be Prepared” for the meeting Monday, Feb. 3, when we will cover 1st Class requirement 9b. Scouts should “investigate an environmental issue affecting your community” and be ready to “share what you learned about that issue” in a discussion. This includes telling “what, if anything, could be done by you or your community to address the concern.”

Study hint
According to Wikipedia: “Major current environmental issues may include climate change, pollution, environmental degradation, and resource depletion. The conservation movement lobbies for protection of endangered species and protection of any ecologically valuable natural areas, genetically modified foods, and global warming.”

A reminder that Josh L. will be holding his Eagle Project workday tomorrow, Friday, October 11, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Liberty Nature Center, 943 Bridge Hollow Road (off of Slate Branch Road), Somerset. Lunch will be provided.

Josh is constructing a groundhog habitat enclosure, so the more people the better. Please bring work gloves, wear sturdy shoes, a scout-related T-shirt, work pants, hat, and safety goggles (if you have them). Scouts should also bring a water bottle.

The Troop 170 Calendar has been updated through the end of 2020. There are several major changes from what had previously been posted – specifically the dates for the September and November campouts – and key Popcorn sales dates are listed. Click here to view calendar.

Troop 170’s summer Cookout Court of Honor will be held Monday, August 19, starting at 6:30 pm at the East Somerset Baptist Church picnic shelter. Information about the COH and what your Patrol is expected to contribute can be downloaded by clicking here.

Scouts and adult leaders should wear their Class A uniform, neckerchief, and are strongly encouraged to wear their Merit Badge Sash.

Remember this is a FAMILY activity designed to celebrate the hard work the Scouts have put in during the past three months – which includes Merit Badges from Summer Camp. You will also get details about this fall’s popcorn sales fundraiser and will have an opportunity to sign-up for Show-N-Sell dates (bring your calendar).