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There are 3 very important upcoming events:

1. Saturday, June 19 – Scouts will present the Colors for the opening reception of “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” traveling art exhibit. Be at The Center for Rural Development by 1:45 pm in full Class A uniform.

2. Sunday, June 20 – Combined Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Josh L. and Joe C., 4 pm, Pulaski County Park Shelter #2. Ceremony will be followed by a cookout, so please RSVP to joshualoiacono1@gmail.com or call 606-561-9002 if you will be attending so there is enough food. Please show your support to Scouts who have achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouting.

3. Monday, June 21 – Summer Camp informational meeting, 7 pm, East Somerset Baptist Church. All Scouts attending Summer Camp and a parent or guardian should attend this meeting, where we will be explaining details about this year’s summer camp. A detailed list of what to bring will be provided.

Just a reminder that:

• Free Troop Physicals will be given starting at 6 pm on Thursday, June 3, at East Somerset Baptist Church. Bring your completed BSA Medical Form, a copy of your immunizations, and copy of the front and back of insurance card. You can download the form from the Calendar page entry.

• Troop Annual Swim Checks will be given starting at 6:15 pm at Somerset Independent Alumni Aquatics Center, 100 East Somerset Church Road. Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. There will be no free swim – just the BSA Swimmer test (see your Boy Scout Handbook for details.)

Both the Physicals and Swim Check are required every year for all Scouts and Adult Leaders. We will administer these exams first-come, first-served.

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.