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First, just to make sure we are on the same page, there WILL NOT be a floating campout this weekend. As explained at Monday’s meeting, the water level on Buck Creek is too low.

Therefore, we decided to do a Troop Campout on Saturday and Sunday. We will be camping at Blue Heron Campground in McCreary County. Details are as follows:

• Everyone should meet at the storage building at 8 am on Saturday.
• Please eat something for breakfast before arriving.
• We will need to pack the trailer and patrol boxes before leaving.
• Class A uniform shirt and neckerchief should be worn.
• Please bring $10, which will cover the cost of food and the campground.
• Focus will be on completing rank skills and merit badge requirements.
• We do plan to go on a short hike, so make sure you bring a water bottle.
• Because we will be camping in bear country, absolutely no food or snacks should be kept in your backpack or taken into tents. All trash and food will be locked in the trailer at night.
• We plan to be back at church around 1 pm on Sunday. Parents/guardians will be called when we leave Stearns.

As a reminder, this Thursday, May 2, will be the Troop’s annual BSA physicals. This Free checkup will begin at 6 p.m. at East Somerset Baptist. Please be sure to bring your completed medical form (click here to download), immunization record, and a photocopy of the front and back of your medical insurance card.

All registered Scouts and adult leaders are required to have an annual check-up. It is mandatory for Summer Camp and/or to participate in activities such as the upcoming Floating Camporee (May 17-19). This will be for the BSA physical only – no school-required athletic checks.

The Somerset-Pulaski Morning Rotary Club presented Troop 170 a check for $400 at their meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Funds will be used in support of Scouts needing financial assistance to attend summer camp or to purchase uniforms and/or supplies.

If you want to re-live memories (or see what you missed) from this past weekend’s Nuclear Science Merit Badge class at the American Museum of Science & Energy and the wild caving overnighter at The Lost Sea Adventure, there are plenty of photos now posted.

To view 65 photos from the museum, click here.

To view 102 photos from the cave, click here.

A new page has been added to the Troop 170 website that will answer your most Frequently Asked Questions in one place. This page should be especially useful to our new Nature Patrol Scouts and their families.

Click here to view FAQ page.

If you don’t have time to check it out now, there are links on the T170 Overview page and on the Resources page.

Now available: 97 photos from the recent Chili Court of Honor and Pack 170 Webelos Crossover are now available on the Troop website.

• Click here to view photos from Crossover.
• Click here to view photos from Chili COH.

Did you know: There are more than 3,400 photos from recent and past activities. A listing of past events with links to photo albums on the “Past Events” page.

Just a reminder that our annual Chili Supper Court of Honor will be held Monday, February 18, starting at 6:30 pm. Your entire family is invited to attend. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early with your food.

Agenda includes:
• Discussion about Summer Camp 2019
• Discussion about March activity – Nuclear Science Merit Badge and Wild Caving trip to Tennessee
• Presentation of popcorn sales reward prizes

Once again, all Patrols are asked to bring specific food items (see flyer). Unit adult leaders and Committee members are asked to prepare chili. Be creative.

Click here to download a flyer  

On Sunday, February 10, Troop 170 will celebrate SCOUT SUNDAY with our Charter Organization, East Somerset Baptist Church, as a way to say thank you for their continued support.

Scouts should meet at 10:15 am in the front of the church, in full uniform with neckerchief. This is for ALL members of your family, regardless of religious denomination or beliefs. Services will conclude at Noon.

This day we will also be participating in the annual SCOUTING FOR FOOD drive, so please bring non-perishable food items. We will donate all food collected that day to a local food bank or non-profit organization.