CHANGE: Since Monday’s meeting, Trystan B. has had to make another change to his Eagle Project work day this Saturday (3-11-17). Rain or shine, the project will begin at 9 am at his house. Scouts and adults will be helping to construct picnic tables. Work gloves may be helpful, and please bring a cordless drill (with charged batteries) if you have one. Food and drinks will be provided. Directions to Trystan’s house will be sent by email.
Events
Calendar updated; new photos added
Lots of activities have taken place in the past few weeks. Check out the updated calendar for our next exciting adventures. Looking forward to the Cyber Chip presentations on Monday.
- March 4 – Somerset-Pulaski Morning Rotary Club 17th annual International Dinner service project. A total of 54.5 hours of service was provided. Click here to view photos.
- February 23 – Pack 170 held a Crossover ceremony where the troop welcomed two new Scouts to the troop during a “Knights of the Roundtable” themed Blue & Gold Banquet. Click here to view photos.
- February 20 – The troop held its annual Chili Supper Court of Honor. Click here to view photos.
- February 18 – Troop 170 hosted the Lake Cumberland District Merit Badge Fair. Click here to view photos.
- February 12 – The Scouting For Food collection at East Somerset Baptist brought in a total of 174 items for God’s Food Pantry. Thanks to Mr. Bradley for taking the bags of food to the pantry.
Campout photos
Photos from the February campout at The Bottoms are now available. Click here to view photos.
After spending the night at church following the popcorn sales reward Pizza and Movie Night, Scouts got up nice and early for breakfast before heading out. Most of the morning was spent on skills – including a fire-building competition (where the last team to get their fire started ended up winning), knot tying and rope care, and a lesson from ASM Bill McIver on caring for cast iron cookware. The afternoon was devoted to exploring the woods, and evening sitting around the campfire. Beautiful, unusually warm weather made for a great outing.
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Celebrating Scout Sunday
Troop 170 and Pack 134, both chartered to East Somerset Baptist Church, celebrated Scout Sunday with the congregation on February 5.
The Scouts presented the American Flag, led the Pledge, Scout Oath and Scout Law. Cubmaster David Mullins and Scoutmaster Dale Morton provided brief updates and thanked the church.
A Scouting For Food collection will take place on February 12.
Click to view photos | Read Scoutmaster’s comments
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Preparing for Philmont
Members of the Troop 170 contingent preparing for this summer’s 10-day backpacking trek at Philmont High Adventure Base in northeast New Mexico participated in a 9.1-mile practice hike with full packs at Yahoo Falls in McCreary County on Saturday, January 28. The crew consists of: front row from left, Jeff Bullock, Trystan B. and Joey C.; back row from left, Bree B. (Troop 79), J.D.S. (Troop 79), Mike Cappel, Bill McIver, William M. and Bruce Burkett (Troop 79, tagging along). Missing from the photo was Ethan C.
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‘May I take your coat?’
Troop 170 was once again pleased to assist the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce by checking coats for those attending their annual awards banquet on Thursday, January 19, 2017. A total of 9 Scouts participated in the service project. Click here to view photos.
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Klondike: Going for the Gold
This year’s Lake Cumberland/Mountain Laurel District Klondike Derby took place at the Feltner 4-H Camp in Laurel County January 13-15. There were a total of 91 participants (including 66 youth) from 9 units – Troop 79, Troop 87, Troop 149, Troop 170, Crew 488, Troop 529, Troop 572, Pack 828 and Troop 828.
Despite periods of moderate rain on Friday evening (well, it was Friday the 13th afterall) that left part of the camping area with pockets of standing water, temperatures remained above freezing – perfect sleeping weather or to just sit around enjoying a warm, roaring fire campfire.
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Personal Fitness MB class begins
A new Personal Fitness Merit Badge class began today at Total Rehab Center with 13 Scouts. Thanks to Instructor Terry Randall, father of a T-170 Eagle Scout, for continuing to work with our youth on this Eagle-required badge – one that requires at least three months to complete. Remember to keep track of your daily physical fitness exercises!
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Boy Scout Troop 170 