As a friendly reminder today, June 20th, is the combined Eagle Courts of Honor for Josh L. and Joe C., at Pulaski County Park Shelter #2 at 4pm. Please show your support for two amazing scouts who achieved Boy Scout’s highest rank.
Flag service project, Eagle Scout Court of Honor, and Summer Camp informational meeting
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.
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Congrats to Troop’s newest Eagle Scout
Ethan Cosson is Troop 170’s newest Eagle Scout. Ethan became the 57th Eagle on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, after successfully completing his Lake Cumberland District Board of Review before Bruce Orwin, Barry Burkett and Michael Wooldridge. For his Eagle Scout Leadership Project, Ethan washed and re-stained playground equipment, as well as washing and resealing two storage buildings, at Okalona Missionary Baptist Church on Highway 235 in Nancy, KY.
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Troop Physicals and Swim Checks
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.
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COH Cookout at The Bottoms
Just a reminder that Troop 170’s Cookout Court of Honor begins at 6 pm tonight, May 24, and will be held at The Bottoms. Click here to download directions.
Scouts should wear their Class A uniform shirt with neckerchief and bring a camp chair to sit in. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided. The campfire program will include Patrol skits, rank advancements, merit badge presentations, other awards, and the annual “Friends of Scouting” presentation. We will grill marshmallows following the formal program. This event is for your entire family.
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May & June Troop activities update
As announced at Monday’s meeting (May 10), there have been a number of changes to the Troop calendar for the next two months. These updates include:
- No Troop campout in May.
- This Saturday, May 15, will be a workday to organize the storage building starting at 11 am.
- This Sunday, May 16, there will be an Urban Adventure Hike in downtown Somerset starting at 1 pm.
- A Court of Honor bonfire program will be held at The Bottoms starting at 6 pm.
- Troop Physicals will be provided free at 6 pm on Thursday, June 3. ALL SCOUTS AND REGISTERED LEADERS MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON THE BSA MEDICAL FORM ANNUALLY. (If you cannot make it, a current medical form must be submitted no later than the June 7 meeting.)
These are the highlights. Additional details are available on the Troop “Calendar” page.
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Venture Crew Flowers Pick Up
If you ordered flowers to support Venture Crew 170, you can pick up your flowers after 3 pm at East Somerset Baptist Church Shelter house. Thank you for supporting Crew 170.
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Venture Crew Flowers
Thank you to everyone who bought flowers from Crew 170. The flowers are being delivered TODAY and can be picked up TODAY at East Somerset Baptist Church at the shelter. We do have a definite delivery time yet. The storms and heavy rain have delayed loading the truck. It will be some time this afternoon. Please keep an eye for a second post for the delivery time of the flowers.
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