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Looking for something to do while you are stuck at home because of today’s snow? Check out the 775 NEW PHOTOS from 33 different events. This brings the total to 1,158 photos from 48 events in 2017, and 2,427 photos total. You can access the photos in two ways:

• From the website, click on the “Past Events” tab on the right side of the website. From here you can click on links for specific events.
• You can also go directly to the “Albums” page on Troop 170’s Flickr site.

Either way, you are sure to enjoy looking back at the many activities of our very active troop!

UPDATE 1-11-18: Canceled due to winter storm. Watch for rescheduled date.

Next weekend is the Lake Cumberland-Mountain Laurel Klondike Derby. That means Monday night (January 8) we need to collect your $10 food money AND $12 event fee (both youth and adult) from anyone planning to participate. These need to be paid separately. If you are not able to attend, you MUST let your PL know BEFORE the meeting. We will also be practicing some of the skills needed for the competitions, preparing Patrol menues, and packing the trailer.

If you have forgotten, this Monday night we will be meeting at the fire station on South Avenue to be completing the Fire Safety Merit Badge. Remember your homework – a written home fire escape plan! All scouts are expected to be in FULL CLASS A uniform with a pencil and the worksheet  (if you don’t have the work sheet look at previous posts and click the link or bring paper.)

Our own Chartered Organization Representative, Jeff Renner, is a contestant on The History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” original competition series that will air on Tuesday, October 31, at 9 pm. Although we don’t know much about Mr. Renner’s experience, the promo for the show stated it was a Viking-themed competition.

Forged in Fire is hosted by weapons expert and U.S. Army and Air Force veteran Wil Willis and features world-class bladesmiths competing to create history’s most iconic edged weapons. In each episode, four of the nation’s finest bladesmiths come together to put their skill and reputations on the line, trying to avoid elimination and win the $10,000 prize. They use sweat, fire, force of will, and a well-equipped forge to turn raw material into authentic, fully functional implements of war. These weapons must stand up to a battery of strength and sharpness tests, as well as the critical assessment of expert judges.

In case you have not heard, Troop 170’s new storage building arrived Monday – in the pouring rain. Thanks Mr. Martin for coordinating the delivery and set-up. The next phase will be to get the interior ready to receive our gear. Won’t be long now.

Troop 170 has been asked to assist with the “Trail of Treats” at Firebrook Community Park (located on Ferry Road) this Saturday, October 28, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. If you are willing to participate, you must let Jeff or Carole Bradley know by Wednesday. To earn service project hours Scouts need to wear their Class A uniform shirt.

A reminder that the Fire Safety Merit Badge will be offered starting at 7 pm on the next two (2) Monday nights (October 23 & 30) instead of a regular Troop meeting. You will need to be present for both sessions to complete the merit badge.

Classes will be held at the Somerset Fire Department, located on South Central Avenue in Somerset. You are expected to wear your Class A uniform.

WORKSHEETS – Please print out a merit badge worksheet and bring with you to the class (along with a pencil or pen). You may access a worksheet from USScouts.org or BoyScoutTrail.com.

Please let Mr. Bullock know by Friday, October 20, if you will be able to attend.

Troop 170 will be providing a SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER for our Chartered Partner, East Somerset Baptist Church, this Sunday, September 15. The meal will be served following worship services. Scouts are asked to arrive between 10:30 am and 11:00 am to help prepare and set up. Please wear complete Class A uniform. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and drinks. Your entire family is invited to come and eat. There is no set cost; donations will be collected with proceeds going to help complete our new storage building, which should arrive later this month. This event is to benefit YOU, so please come out to assist (and get a good dinner).