• 26-29(F-M).. Troop Trip to Saratoga NHP, Fort Ticonderoga, and Lake George, NY
• Overview
• On Saturday we will hike the "Wilkinson National Historic Trail" (about 8 miles) at the Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater, NY and complete the requirements to earn the patch and medal.
• On Sunday we will visit the Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark in Ticonderoga, NY.
• On Monday we will do some activities in Lake George, NY and drive home.
• We will tent camp at the Hearthstone Point NYS DEC campground in Lake George.
• Family members are welcome.
• Details of Saratoga - Fort Ticonderoga trip.  Revised May 22.
• Sign up here. Troop Trip to Saratoga Park, Lake George, Fort Ticonderoga.  DEADLINE May 4.
• If you have questions contact Mr. Peter H.
• Photos of Troop Trips to Philadelphia and Valley Forge Apr. 2005, Boston Apr. 2004, Gettysburg June 2003.
• 29 (Mon.)  .. Memorial Day Parade.
• Meet 10:45 a.m. at the Yorktown Highway Dept. between Commerce Street and Front Street.
• Attendance is expected.  Rain or shine.
• Parade and ceremony afterwards: 11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m..
• Wear a full Class A uniform, which includes the merit badge sash.
• Hot dogs and sodas for those who marched will be at the VFW and the American Legion across the street after the ceremony.
• Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.  Let us not forget those who made the supreme sacrifice for all of us.
• Turn in a signed permission slip for scouts whose parents are not going.
• Photos of Memorial Day parade May 2005, May 2004, May 2003, May 2002, May 2001.
• Videos of Memorial Day Parade 2005: Left Side (0.9 MB), Throw the Candy (0.5 MB), Right Side (0.8 MB). 2004 Parade (2.5 MB).
• 29 (Mon.)     No Troop Meeting.  Lakeland Schools Closed.  Memorial Day.
• 30 (Tues.)  .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.

• 4 (Sun.)       Junior Shoot at the Putnam County Fish and Game Association.
• This event is open to the entire community.  It is not a Scout event, so go as individuals, not as troop members.  Do not wear a scout uniform.
• Youths must be at least 12 to shoot shotgun.  For all children, including those under 12, there is an air-rifle range.
• There are no fees, the youths shoot for free.  Guns and ammunition provided.  If they have a gun or ammunition, they may bring it.
• No limits, shoot as much as you like.
• Adults may shoot, but the event is primarily for youth.
• Time: 8:00 a.m. to about 3:00 p.m.  At 8:00 a.m. there will be a training class that each of the participants must attend.  Then they will be given shotguns and allowed to shoot.  NRA Certified experts will be there to help them learn how to hit the clay birds.
• Location: Putnam County Fish & Game Association, 290 Drewville Road, Carmel, NY 10512.
• If you have questions call Peter H.
• Background: The Putnam County Fish and Game Association holds Junior Shoots with safety courses for area children, conducts several NRA Firearm Safety classes each year open to all members of the community, and conducts NYS Hunter Safety classes.  Their ranges are also used by the Carmel Police Department and the Putnam County Sheriff's Dept. for continued training of their officers.
• 5 (Mon.)     Deadline to Sign up here. to give your speech at the Public Speaking Merit Badge class.
• 5 (Mon.)    .. Parent and Troop Meetings 7:30 p.m.  Wear a Class A uniform.  Attendance is expected.
• No Green Bar meeting.
• Deadline to .Sign up here. End of Year Picnic and Court of Honor head count for food, on June 12.
• Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.
• Sign up here.  Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.  Sign up before this meeting.
• If you need a Scoutmaster Conference be at the church by 6:45 p.m.
• The Board of Review will be after the troop meeting.
• Be sure that you ...
• are in full Class A's, including a merit badge sash,
• have all of your rank requirement paperwork including Board of Review Applications filled out, and
• have your Boy Scout Handbook,
• ... because without these you will be granted neither a conference nor a Board of Review.
• 6 (Tues.)   .. Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.  All scouts are welcome.
• Last patrol meeting until Sept.
• 11 (Sun.)     Battle of Pine's Bridge, Revolutionary War Reenactment.  225th Anniversary.
• at Peter Pratt's Inn, 673 Croton Heights Road, Yorktown Heights, NY.
• Free event.
• Times
• 12:00 noon - Activities open to public.
• 12:30 p.m. - Wreath-laying and Mourning of Arms at LTC Greene's and Major Flagg's graves, Yorktown Presbyterian Church.
• 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. - Formation and Assembly; Brigade drill/firing; Field maneuvers, Camp life and life in the 18th century; People of the New York Line; Children's activities.
• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Re-enactment of the Battle of Pine's Bridge.
• 4:30-4:45 p.m. - Retreat ceremony.
• 5:00 p.m. - Camp closed to public.
• More Details.
• 12 (Mon.)  Deadline to Sign up here. to give your speech at the Public Speaking Merit Badge class.
• 12 (Mon.)  .. Picnic and Court of Honor at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Pavilion at Clear Lake Scout Reservation, 1 Clear Lake, Putnam Valley.
• Directions to Clear Lake.
• Detailed directions to the Picnic Pavilion if this is your first time.
• Bridging Ceremony for our new scouts, and Court of Honor.
• Parents should come.  Bring your camera.  Siblings are welcome.
• Wear a full Class A uniform, which includes the merit badge sash.  Official placement of insignia for Boy Scouts, male leaders, and female leaders.
• Bring a 2-liter soda bottle, a salad or dessert, a folding chair, plus a flashlight to find your way back to your car.
• Volunteers are needed to set up, cook, and clean up.  Contact Peter H.
• Sign up here. End of Year Picnic and Court of Honor head count for food.  Sign up by June 5.
• Photos of summer picnics: June 2005, June 2004, June 2003, June 2002, June 2001.
• Photos of Courts of Honor: Dec. 2005, Sept. 2005, June 2005, Mar. 2005, Jan. 2005, Oct. 2004, June 2004, Mar. 2004,Dec. 2003, Oct. 2003,June 2003, Mar. 2003, Dec. 2002, Sept. 2002, June 2002, Apr. 2002, Feb. 2002, Dec. 2001, June 2001.
• Last troop meeting until Sept.
• 14 (Wed.)      Council Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner.
• 19 (Mon.)     Meeting for Camp Read Attendees, Summer Camp and Trek.
• 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Wear a Class B uniform.
• All Scouts who will be attending either week 1 or 2 or both, or the Trek, must attend along with a parent.
• Questions will be answered.
• Turn in
• All summer camp and trek scouts and adults must turn in
• The new Personal Health and Medical Record Form, Class 3, which can also be found on the last two pages of the Camp Read 2006 Boy Scout Parents' Guide, dated within 12 months of the event.
• A Meningitis Form filled out (last page).
• signed out of camp permission form. (scouts only)
• Merit Badge Schedules are due to be turned in.
• Special dietary requests, such as vegetarian, Kosher, etc.
• Pay fees listed in Step-by-Step Checklist for Troop 174, 2006 section 6.2.
• Scouts should borrow merit badge booklets from our Troop Librarian.
• After the meeting, complete prerequisites for the merit badges before summer camp.

.Troop 174 Summer Scouting
    Troop 174 group activities:
1. Summer Camp, a golden opportunity for scouts of all ages to advance in rank, to work on many outdoor skills, and to earn merit badges, optimizing fun and opportunities at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation.  The benefit cannot be stated too strongly.
1. What to Expect
• Activity photos
• of  Troop 174:  July 2005, July 2004, July 2003, July 2002, July 2001, troop photo July 2001.
• of entire camp: July 2005, July 2004, July 2003, July 2002, July 2001.
• Fees 2006.
• Camp Buckskin (2 weeks) $550 Paid Before June 1st, $575 with Late Fee.
• Camp Buckskin (1 week) $280 Paid Before June 1st, $305 with Late Fee.
• Transportation fee if you take the Council Bus: One way: $55, Round trip: $110.
2. Select a program
• Summer Camp
• New scouts select the First-Year Camper Tenderfoot-to-First-Class Anthony Long program.
• Older scouts select the Regular Camp Merit Badge program.
• Read the Camp Read Parents' Guide for 2006 (0.8 MB)
• Read the Step-by-Step Checklist for Troop 174, 2006 (revised May 1, 2006) to sign up, plan for, and pay for summer camp.
• Find more information at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation website.
• Summer Camp payment and Merit Badge Schedule Cards go to Mrs. Rita S. as soon as possible.
• Canoe Trek - Details to be determined.  For scouts 13 and older.  The group going is limited in number.
• Dates: Week 1.
• Location: Somewhere in the Adirondak State Park.
• Transportation fee: approx.: $142 for approx.: 406 miles to/from Summit base
• Trek General Information.
• Note: Requires rating as a BSA "swimmer" (swim 100 yards) with Wilderness Swim Permission Form on file.
• Canoe Trek equipment lists.
• Scouts must be First Class, and pass the Camp Buckskin BSA swimmer test.
• Study Canoe Tips and Safe Boating 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
• Photos of Canoe Trek Troop July 2004, Council July 2004, Troop July 2003, Council July 2003, Troop practice May 2003, Troop July 2002, Council July 2002.
• BSA Lifeguard certification.  Must be at least 14 years old or completed 8th grade, and have swimming ability with various strokes.  Prior completion of Lifesaving merit badge is advantageous.  Requires at least 6 hours a day Monday through Friday.
• Camp Counselor In Training (CIT) for those ages 14 and 15 (may also earn merit badges as time permits).  Will take the place of Den Chief at the Webelos Resident Camp (Week 1, no fee).  CIT/Den-Chiefs that work a full week of Webelos camp will receive a $100 credit toward this year's Read summer camp fee.
3. Sign up here. Summer Camp and Canoe Trek, by Apr. 6.
4. Required for both scouts and adults for all activities
• The new Personal Health and Medical Record Form, Class 3, which can also be found on the last two pages of the Camp Read 2006 Boy Scout Parents' Guide, dated within 12 months of the event.
• A Meningitis Form filled out (last page).
5. Approximately June 20, double check your summer camp advancement registration on the password-protected pages.
• 2-8 (Su-Sa) .. Canoe Trek Week 1 from Summit Base at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.
• 2-8 (Su-Sa) .. Summer Camp Week 1 at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.
• 9-15(Su-Sa).. Summer Camp Week 2.  This is our primary week at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation in Brant Lake, NY.

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