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Photos from recent leader's SUMMER CAMP weekend
A few of the Troop leaders attended a one day meeting at the Ockanickon Scout Reservation in Pennsylvania this past weekend.
Long Island Orienteering Club event - this weekend at West Hills The Long Island Orienteering Club will be holding an event this weekend. Date/Time: Sat at West Hills May 12, 2012 [Saturday] Five Courses: For anyone needing a mile long orienteering course for rank advancement (First Class requirement) get out there Saturday and do it. Bring me your map and time sheet as proof you completed the course. For everyone else it's always good to practice your skills before you really need them out in the wild. You guys are all good at cooking/eating but let's see which one of you guys has the best orienteering skills! Hopefully you guys will come out and do the course.
Summer is Coming! Summer is Coming! Before you know it summer will be here and that means SUMMERCAMP! As you know we are going to a new summer camp this year. While it's still a little more than 2 months away you should start to think about what you want to do while at summer camp. Camp Ockanickon offers many things for scouts to do during the week besides just working on merit badges. They offer things that other camps do not. See the Summer Camp Page for more info on activities and merit badges offered. Your plan for the week should be completed well before we go, so why not get a start on summer now? Please make sure to check out the camp website to see if there are any pre-reqs you will need before getting to camp. Leave yourself plenty of time to get them done ahead of time so you don't have to scramble at the last minute to get them done. If you plan on doing some of the activities like horseback riding or rock climbing, there are forms that need to be filled out before arriving at camp.
April Backpacking Campout is coming up
We have a backpacking trip planned for April 28th-29th. Click this link for the permission slip for the trip. Signed slips are due in no later than April 25th. Each scout will be responsible for providing their own food for this campout. Dehydrated backpacking meal for dinner is the recommended meal. Scouts should eat breakfast at home before arrive at the location of the trip. each scout should bring a bag lunch with him. And again dinner should be a dehydrated dinner. You can find the meals at WalMart, Dicks Sporting Goods, Sports Authority or there are many on-line retailers. Traditionally, we will be going to a diner near the campgrounds on Sunday morning for breakfast. Several of us will be bring stoves and pots to heat the water needed for the meals and we will share those to keep the weight of the packs down. There will be a mandatory shakedown for everyone going on the trip on April 25th. If you are going on the trip, bring your pack to the meeting on the 25th More information on the trip will follow as we get closer to the date Hope all the boys enjoy the week off from school and take some of that time to work on rank advancements.
Community Service Project
We recieved a call from one of the Deacons at St Francis of Assissi church in Greenlawn looking for some scouts to help move some bunkbeds over at Camp Alvernia in Centerport as they get ready for their spring break retreat for handicapped children. They are looking for Volunteers on April 24th to show up around 6pm to help move the bunkbeds into the rooms. Food and drinks will be provided for the volunteers So please look at your calendars and let me know by this Wednesday if you are able to come down and help out. Adults if you would like to help out too I'm sure they wouldn't mind the extra hands. I need to let the Deacon know how many boys from the troop will be there on Thursday.
Updated Troop Calendar is now available Click this link to view the calendar
Community Service opportunity! Race Cars for Boy Scouts! As Boy Scouts it's been a while since some of you have built cars for a derby. This is NOT the Pine Wood Derby but something new just for Boy Scouts. It's called Blastcar! The cars use compressed CO2 cartridges to make them go FAST! Take a look at the video below. Let's discuss at this week's meeting if this is something you guys would like to do.
Elwood Road Cleanup - Spring Schedule has been emailed! Thanks to Mr. Smith for volunteering to help organize the Elwood Road cleanups. Remember that we have taken on the responsibility for cleaning a section of
Our Next Campout in March - Camp Minsi For our next campout, we will be going to Camp Minsi in the Poconos. Attached is the permission slip for the trip. The troop will be leaving early Saturday morning on the 16th of March. Please hand in the permission slip ASAP so we can get a headcount on who is going so we can begin to plan the equipment, menu and shopping lists. Permission Slip for Camp Minsi Remember we will be sleeping in special winter tents that have woodburning stoves in them. Just like they had back in the day.
Schiff Campout was a GREAT TIME! Sounds like everyone had a good time at last weekend's Schiff campout. The scouts and our weblos guests worked their way through some scouting skills stations and ate some good food! It was a bit windy, but the cabin was awesome and everyone stayed toasty all weekend. Pictures have been added to the Troop Photo Album. If you don't have the password for our Photo Album,
Court of Honor - March 28th Troop 174 will host our next Court of Honor on March 28th at the weekly meeting. You and your families are invited to join us. Please mark your calendars and come out to honor and support our scouts and their accomplishments. A representative from Friends for Scouting will be joining us that evening as well. Edie Goldberg asks that anyone willing to help with setup and clean up the refreshments please contact her directly
Long Island Orienteering Club Schedule available for Spring 2012. LIOC events are a great way to sharpen up on your map and compass skills so you are prepared should you ever need to use them out in the woods. For those who need the First Class requirement #2, this is a perfect way to to get 'er done! (Using a map and compass complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile). Remember to save your map and scorecard and show it to Mr.Martino at the meeting to confirm you completed the course. So get going! Take your family or a buddy and test your orienteering skills. LIOC 2012 SPRING SCHEDULE: Registration For All Meets: 11 A.M. until 1 P.M./ Courses Close At 3:30 Sharp. MAY 12, 2012
Nut Sale Fundraiser What great timing - just as we are making plans for the spring and summer activities, it's fundraising time. THE ANNUAL BSA NUT SALE STARTS NOW Nuts will be picked up by the troop on April 28th. Attached is the brochure for your convenience. (Nuts for Scouting)
The scouts are picking new and exciting places to visit on their second trip to the capitol. The trip will take place over the Memorial Day Weekend May 25 - May 28th 2012. To accommodate the varied schedules of scouts and leaders,
Please indicate whether going down on Fri AM or PM. Parents are welcome to participate in this trip - We require that all parents be Youth Protection trained, submit a BSA medical and follow all BSA/troop policies. Special fundraising events are planned to offset the cost of the trip. We will be staying in the same youth hostel as last year. We need to register for the Hostel right away to assure our spots. A $50 deposit for each participant (scout/leader/parent) is due by February 29th. Please include a signed consent for the trip as well (Consent Form) Medicals will be required for this trip: Mrs Goldberg has volunteered to accept and check the troop medicals. An email was recently sent to all families indicating who has up to date and valid medical forms.
All participants must have a medical ( Part A, B and C - Medical Form) by May 1st to Mrs Goldberg. Video uncovered from last year's Greenlawn Bed Race!
Klondike Event was great! More wind than snow! The Matinecock District Klondike event took place last weekend at the Baiting Hollow Scout Camp. All the scouts had a great time and the boys won the fire-starting competition! When asked about the weather, Scoutmaster Martino was heard to say, "It was like sleeping in a wind tunnel!" Another great adventure! Picture are posted on the Troop Photo Album. link
Happy Anniversary Troop 174 Congratulations! This week marks an anniversary milestone for Troop 174!. More info to come!
Amazing Time Lapse Video of the Milky Way The Mountain from TSO Photography on Vimeo.
Good Deeds: Pay It Forward
New York City Trip was a big success! The weather held and while it was cold, all those who attended had a great time. We visited the United Nations, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and other stops along the way. Christmas window displays were up and we were lucky enough to find ourselves in the middle of SantaCon 2011. There were SANTAs everywhere! What an unexpected treat! Pictures are now available on the troop photo album.
NASA Curiosity Mars Rover launches!
A new and bold interplanetary mission The Mars Science Laboratory is the size of a small car. It, blasted off successfully today for an 8 month trip to Mars. Visit the Patrol Page for an excellent CGI movie detailing the trip and planned landing on Mars.
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Volunteers needed at Manor Road Park Starflower Experience is looking for volunteers to help re-open a trail in Manor Road Park.
Remember, Honor, Support - Veteran's Day 2011
Camping Trip Report - October at Schiff Scout Reservation Despite the Nor'easter that blanketed much of New England in an early heavy snow, the Troop persevered and enjoyed a fun-filled, if wet campout at Schiff Scout Reservation during the last weekend in October. This was a real case of "Boy vs.Wild" and everyone returned home with a smile. Anyone with pictures are asked to forward them to the Webmaster. Despite the weather (or perhaps, because of it), all had a great time and besides practicing outdoor and rainy day camping skills, the Scouts were able to complete a 5 mile hike too. Kudos to all those who attended!
Scouting Activities available through the Suffolk County Council! These are not Troop activities, if you would like to parttcipatie you should contact the individuals listed below. We would expect that if there is a troop activity that conflicts with any of these individual activities, troop activities will be your priority. Volunteer Opportunity: FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network) has requested scouts as volunteers during their event on Date: October 9th. If you are interested please contact: Diane 516-361-2976. If you plan on doing this activity, please contact Mr Martino prior to the activity so that you will get the appropriate credit for Horror at the Hollow: Oct 22nd and 29th: 8 PM - midnight (rain or shine) $13/person included 90 minute haunted trail walk, hotdog, soda and scary movies For more information: 631-924-7000 ext 21 or 22 Baiting Halloween: Oct 22, 23, 29 - 10 Am - 4 PM (rain or shine) $13/person ages 5-8 $4 for adults Den Chief Training: November 5th 9 Am - 1 PM (registration due 10/29/11) - Please contact Mr. Martino (Scoutmaster) for information Protestant Retreat: October 15-16 Cathedral Pines Park - for more information: contact Mrs Thailer (Committee Chair) Catholic Retreat: October 1 - for more information: contact Mrs Thailer (Committee Chair) To visit the Suffolk County Council website - click the link
Upcoming Events in September We have already planned a trip for September that should be alot of fun. The trip is planned for the weekend of September 23rd Date: Sept 23-25th On Saturday, we will visit the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. The boys will see some cool old planes up close. Later that morning we will watch an Airshow. For more information on the Aerodrome click this link. If time allows, after the Airshow, we will visit the Vanderbilt Mansion and FDR Home & Library in Hyde Park.
Congratulations to Jordan.. He finally caught his fish!
Not since "Moby Dick" has there been such an epic battle.
Send us your Hurricane Pictures Well this has certainly been an interesting month. An earthquake and now a hurricane. Did anyone else think about the movie 2012 during the last few days? Hurricane Irene is now just a fond memory. Long Island fared far better than many had predicted and for that, we are all grateful. If you have any especially interesting storm related pictures from your neighborhood and would like to share them, please forward them to the webmaster.
What to do during an Earthquake Well this has been a very exciting day! By now, most New Yorkers are now well aware of what an earthquake feels like. An earthquake measuring 5.8 was recorded at around 2pm today on the East Coast of the US.. This was at least the second quake recorded today, the first occurred at 5am somewhere in Virginia. The second tremblor was felt from Washington DC, to New York and as far west as Ohio. The good news is that no real damage has been reported thus far.. A Scout is prepared, so we share the following FEMA link regarding
Troop 174 Car Wash was a great success! We had a successful car wash today! Lots of cars and lots of sun! Visit the Photo Album for a few pics of the fun.
Troop Meeting: Movie Night The boys will be having a Movie Night this Weds. July 27. Transformer's - Dark of the Moon
Next Troop Committee meeting Each scout will receive (1) shirt FREE from the troop.
What a great day yesterday was for a bedrace. Couldn't have asked for better weather!
Troop Committee meeting is this coming Sunday April 3rd at 7pm.
Community Service opportunity!
Habitat for Humanity speaking to Troop 174 at this week's meeting Representatives from Habitat for Humanity will be coming to our troop meeting this week. This is what 44,000,000 horsepower looks like! See the NASA Link on the Patrol Page
Rocket Launch pictures posted to the Troop Photo Album
Click here to visit the Troop Photo Album
If you don't have the password, please contact the webmaster or the Scoutmaster.
Hobby Show pictures posted to the Troop Photo Album
Click here to visit the Troop Photo Album If you don't have the password, please contact the webmaster or the Scoutmaster.
Check out this link. This is a cool new
stove that will be coming to market soon.
Polar Bear pictures have been uploaded to the Photo Album!
But more importantly watching our boys grow from Cub Scouts who didn't know how to cook or clean dishes, to become fine self-reliant young men who are getting ready to continue their trail in life with college and the "real world". We would like to take the time to thank those who have willing given their time, energy and expertise to ensure that we are giving all the boys the best Scouting experience possible. But the first 5 years is just the beginning! We are looking forward to many more historical trips and adventures in the years to come. To the Boys of Troop 174 - Be proud of what you have accomplished over the past 5 years. This is just the beginning of many wonderful experiences and accomplishments to come in the years ahead. Winter Activities With the partnership that the Suffolk County Council of the BSA has established with the Athletic Department of Stony Brook University, we are excited to share a special opportunity that Scouts from the Suffolk County Council have to attend "Scout Days" at Stony Brook University's Pritchard Gymnasium to cheer on the Seawolves. All Scouts will receive a discounted ticket to the game. The next game is Wednesday, December 29th at 7pm. More information for this event can be found by visiting the council website a www.sccbsa.org and clicking on the Seawolves flier posted on the homepage. In addition, there will be an ice skating for Scouts on Monday, December 27 (10am - Noon) at the skating rink in Hauppauge. This event is open to all Scouts - Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, their friends and family members. Purchase tickets in advance at the Council Service Center in Medford for $10.00 each by December 23. Tickets may also be purchased at the door (cash only) the day of the event for $12.00 each. Ticket price includes admission and skate rental. It is the same price with or without skate rental. Parents do not need tickets if they are not skating. Only Single Blade Skates are allowed on the ice. Bike helmets and gloves are recommended. To find out more information or to download the flier for distribution to parents and Scouts please visit: http://www.sccbsa.com/docs/20101122_skate_day.pdf. Toys for Tots!
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