Prior Years: 2001

February 2001

• 1 (Thurs.) ..Parent Meeting 7:30 p.m. at George Washington Elem. School. All parents are asked to attend.
• 4 (Sun.) Hudson Valley Orienteering (Click here). Navigate through the woods. Levels: Beginners to Advanced. Instruction at 10:30 a.m. Starts at 11:00 a.m. at Moneyhole Mt. in Fahnestock State Park, in Putnam Co., NY. This non-Boy Scout event can meet First Class requirement #2 for completing an orienteering course. Contact Robert B. for details on map instruction and hike sign-off.
• 4 (Sun.) (Scout Sunday)
• 8 (Thurs.) ..Board of review at troop meeting.
• 8 (Thurs.) (Scout Anniversary Day, 91st year)
• 9-11 (F-Su).

• .Troop Ski Trip, Shawnee Mt., Pennsylvania.
• Fri.
  • Fri. after 4:00 p.m. you may check into Fernwood Hotel and Resort (800-528-5560).
  • Meet at 6:00 p.m. at Shawnee Mt. (the star on the Map. The turnoff for Shawnee Mt. is 3.3 miles south on Rt. 209 from Fernwood.) outside of the Hickory Licks Charcoal House Restaurant on the second floor of Trepp Lodge .
  • Have Fri. and Sat. suppers at 6:30 p.m. at the Hickory Licks Charcoal House Restaurant. Lift tickets and rental forms will be distributed at Fri.'s supper;
  • You may ski Fri. night.
• Sat. and Sun.
  • Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. is a buffet at the Fernwood Hotel;
  • Lifts open at 8:00 a.m.;
  • Lunch is on your own;
  • You may ski Sun. until 4:00 p.m.
• Handout. $130.00 per person ($80.00 if you do not ski) includes quad-occupancy accommodations Fri. and Sat. night, 2 breakfasts, 2 suppers, pool (bring swimsuit; towels provided at the pool), and lift tickets Fri. night, all day Sat., and Sun. to 4:00 p.m.. Rentals are $30.00 extra for skis and $46.00 for snowboard. Call or e-mail the Scoutmaster (contact information below). Deposit of $50 per person needed by Nov. 16.
• 10 (Sat.) Scout Ski Day at Butternut (click here). Follow link at left for details, added Feb. 3, or call Jackson P. for information.
• 10 (Sat.) (Scout Sabbath)
• 10 (Sat.) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training Course Part 1. For Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Members, and other interested adults 8:45 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Westchester-Putnam Council Office 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY. For more information call 773-1135. Sign-up form.
• 15 (Thurs.)..Court of Honor at troop meeting.
• 20 (Tues.) No Patrol Meeting
• 22 (Thurs.) No Troop Meeting.
• 22 (Thurs.) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training Course Part 2, 7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Westchester-Putnam Council Office, 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY
• 27 (Tues.) Falcon Patrol Meeting.

• .Catered dinner 7:00 p.m. and Parent Meeting at George Washington Elem. School instead of troop meeting. All parents are asked to attend. Scouts should bring a 2-liter bottle of soda. The troop will provide dessert. Price is $7 per person, 5 years old and under are free.
• 3/30-4/1(Sa-Su)..Event canceled: 2001 Manitoga Spring Cookout at Durland Scout Reservation at Clear Lake. The Manitoga district has canceled the entire event. It is a muddy mess.

May 2001

• 1 (Tues.) Hawk Patrol Meeting 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 3 (Thurs.)..Parent Meeting 7:30 p.m. at George Washington Elem. School. All parents are asked to attend. Troop meeting program: Junior Leadership Training Part 2. Pay $25-per-week non-refundable deposit for summer camp, see instructions.
• 5 (Sat.) .

• .Dan W.'s Eagle Scout Project: Day 2. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve, Yorktown Heights. Rebuild sections of the blue trail. Bring work gloves, boots, work pants, and long-sleeved shirt. Also bring shovels, garden rakes, pry bars, pickaxes, bow saws, and trowels. Bring lunch. Water will be provided. Directions: Rt. 202 to the four corners of Yorktown Heights. Right on Rt. 118. Go South through two stoplights. 2 mi. past Underhill Ave. turn right into Turkey Mtn. Preserve on Locke Ln. opposite sign for Peter Pratt's Inn. Map. This will count towards service hours. To sign up call Dan W.
• 5-6(Sa-Su)Boy Scout Leader Basic Training Course Part 3 (Sat. 8:30 a.m. - Sun. 10:30 a.m.) (overnight campout) at Durland Scout Reservation at Clear Lake, North Shore Rd., Putnam Valley.
• 8 (Tues.) Raven Patrol Meeting 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 10 (Thurs.) Board of review at troop meeting. Program: Junior Leadership Training Part 3. Pay $25-per-week non-refundable deposit for summer camp, see instructions. Relay for Life posters and brochures available from Margaret L.
• 15 (Tues.) Hawk Patrol Meeting 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 17 (Thurs.) ..Troop Meeting. Program: Junior Leadership Training Part 4. Sign up for Appalachian hike on June 9-10. Final sign-up for Slide Mtn. and Giant Ledge hike May 19-20. Turn in permission form for Swim Night. Turn in Relay for Life Team Member Registration Forms (there is no $10 charge) for scouts and for adults. Final total for summer camp is due to Patricia B.. Relay for Life posters and brochures available from Margaret L.
• 18-20(F-Su)Order of the Arrow Weekend at Read for OA members.
• 19 (Sat.) Hudson Valley Orienteering (Click here). Navigate through the woods. Levels: Beginners to Advanced. Instruction at 10:30 a.m. Starts at 11:00 a.m. at Blue Mt. Reservation, in Peekskill, NY. This non-Boy Scout event can meet First Class requirement #2 for completing an orienteering course. Contact Robert B. for details on map instruction and hike sign-off.
• 19-20 (Sa-Su).

• .Troop Swim Night #1 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School Pool. Activities are the same as June 6 below.
• 31 (Thurs.) ..Troop Meeting. Program for troop meeting is orienteering. Turn in permission form for Swim Night. All individuals going to the Relay for Life should sign the sign-up sheet at the troop meeting and turn in Relay for Life Team Member Registration Forms for scouts and for adults. There is no $10 charge, except for optional Relay for Life t-shirt. Relay for Life posters and brochures available from Margaret L. Sign up for the June 9-10 A.T. hike and overnighter and the June 14 picnic. All of you needing Board of reviews or Scoutmaster conferences prior to our June 14 year end picnic and court of honor please let the Scoutmaster or our Advancement Chairmen Frank P. know ASAP.

• .Troop Swim Night #2 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School Pool on Rt. 202 next to the Yorktown High School, 2701 Crompond Rd. Yorktown Heights. All Scouts needing their swimming requirements should be signed up and attending the two swim nights. See "MES Middle School" on this map. Pool is in the lower SW corner of the building. To enter, go around outside to the right following the signs past the red fire hydrant. Bring a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes or sandals, and your Boy Scout Handbook for sign-off. You may want a plastic bag to bring home wet clothes. For requirement 9c (survival skills) bring long pants, belt, long-sleeved shirt and laced sneakers or laced shoes. Scouts may complete all Second Class (7a, 7b, 7c) or all First Class (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) swimming rank requirements. Mens' and womens' locker rooms and bathrooms are available. Also, fun events and open swim. No food or drinks are allowed in the pool area. Only Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and BSA-registered adults may swim. Fee: $1 per swimmer at the door. For further information contact SPL Chris B. Click here for photos of May 30 swim night.
• 7 (Thurs.) ..Parent Meeting 7:30 p.m. at George Washington Elem. School. All parents are asked to attend. Program for troop meeting is orienteering. Board of Review. Sign up for the June 9-10 A.T. hike and overnighter and the June 14 picnic.
• 9-10(Sa-Su).

• .Appalachian Trail hike (click here) day and overnight. All Scouts currently working on tenderfoot/second/first officialnd new Scouts to the Troop should participate. You will be able to complete your requirements for hiking, orienteering, cooking, and knife and ax. Photos of Appalachian Trail Hike, June 9-10.
• 10 (Sun.) Hudson Valley Orienteering (Click here). Navigate through the woods. Levels: Beginners to Advanced. Instruction at 10:30 a.m. Starts at 11:00 a.m. at Moneyhole Mt. in Fahnestock State Park, in Putnam Co., NY. This non-Boy Scout event can meet First Class requirement #2 for completing an orienteering course. Contact Robert B. for details on map instruction and hike sign-off.
• 12 (Tues.) Last Hawk Patrol Meeting 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at the Cabin.
• 12 (Tues.) ..Boards of Review (different time for each scout) for those ready to move up in rank at Barbara C.'s house, 3797 Cranberry Ln., Shrub Oak. Let Frank P. know ahead of time.
• 14 (Thurs.) .

• .Summer Camp Week 2 This is our primary week. (click here) at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation. Bring your completed merit-badge schedule card to camp. Adirondack Challenge for scouts at least 14 years old: full day low and high COPE courses, two days climbing challenging rock faces, and two days of wilderness hiking. Summer Camp Photos and Troop photo.
• 23-8/1(M-W)National Scout Jamboree (click here) at Fort A.P. Hill, VA. Westchester-Putnam Council Jamboree Information. Map. Photos of Jamboree.
• 27-31+ (F-).. Totem Pole Carving (click here) at Hawk and Raven Headquarters.

• 13 (Thurs.)..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Troop meetings begin at George Washington Elem. School, 3634 Lexington Avenue, Mohegan Lake, NY. Troop leadership elections. Please pay annual dues of $100 per scout, check payable to "Troop 174".
• 20 (Thurs.)..Parent & Troop Meetings 7:30 p.m. All parents are asked to attend the parent meeting in the library, George Washington Elem. School, 3634 Lexington Avenue, Mohegan Lake, NY.
  • Deadline to pay annual dues, check payable to "Troop 174" given to Troop Treasurer, Michelle C..
    • $100 for each scout, annual registration.
    • $9 for a year's subscription to Boys' Life magazine if desired.
    • $7 for each registered adult, annual registration. At least one parent per family must register. All adults who participate in activities and outings or who hold Official troop positions must register.
  • activity uniform shirts will be available; one T-shirt per registered scout is free but extras and adult shirts must be purchased. Some people have shirts but have not yet paid. Write a check, separate from the registration check, for T-shirts $7.00, adult collared shirts small to Xlg: $9.00 and XXlg $11.00.
  • Plan for running the Webelos Klondike troop service project (Feb. 23), a Midnight Run (Jan.-Feb.), for setting where and when you want to hike, and for setting dates for a ski weekend, a Garrison trip, and a Grace Lutheran Church pancake breakfast.
• 21-23(F-Su)Order of the Arrow Weekend.
• 23 (Sun.) Westchester Community Remembrance, 3:00-4:30 p.m. rain or shine, outdoors at Westchester Community College, Grasslands Road, Valhalla, see this information web page.
  • A special day of remembrance in honor of those lost in the World Trade Center disaster and those who risked their lives to help in the rescue efforts. It will be a time to show our deep admiration for our police and fire departments and EMS workers who have worked selflessly this last week to help save lives.
  • limited seating, bring blankets or lawn chairs, please refrain from bringing coolers
  • carpooling is strongly advised
  • Directions: From Sprain Parkway or Saw Mill Parkway: Eastview Exit. If you are northbound, turn right. If southbound, turn left onto Route 100C. At the intersection of 100C, 100A and 100, go straight ahead onto Route 100. Campus is on your right about ½ mile from this intersection. Follow signs for parking.
  • For more information call 864-7000 or 864-PARK.
• 25 (Tues.) New Scout Patrol meet at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown.
• 27 (Thurs.) (No Troop Meeting.)
• 28-30(Fr-Su) Archdiocese Retreat 2001, Haverstraw, NY. Troops that have at least one Catholic boy are encouraged to send at least one Catholic representative to this retreat. You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the flier in PDF format.
• 29 (Sat.) .

October 2001 Theme: Athletics, Personal Fitness Merit Badge.

• 2 (Tues.) Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.
• 4 (Thurs.)..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Work on rank requirements and Personal Fitness merit badge.
  • Sign up for Joint Troop Outing, Oct. 6-7.
  • Sign up for Troop Swim Night, Oct. 17.
  • Past deadline to pay annual dues, check payable to "Troop 174" given to Troop Treasurer, Michelle C..
  • $100 for each scout, annual registration.
  • $9 for a year's subscription to Boys' Life magazine if desired.
  • $7 for each registered adult, annual registration. At least one parent per family must register. All adults who participate in activities and outings or who hold Official troop positions must register.
• 6-7(Sa-Su).

• .Joint Troop Outing with City Island Troop. Meet 8:00 a.m. at the shed at Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown. Then, on to Durland Scout Reservation at Clear Lake, North Shore Rd., Putnam Valley. Orienteering. If skies are clear, the International Space Station will be visible overhead Sat. at 6:55 p.m. traveling from SW to NE. Leave by 9 a.m. Sun.. Sign up at troop meeting, Oct. 4.
  • Dress warmly.
  • Bring a bag lunch for Sat..
  • Pack light, bring a backpack. You must hike over a mile to the campsite, and you must carry all your gear.
  • Photos of Joint Troop Outing.
• 9 (Tues.) Hawk and Scorpion Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.
• 11 (Thurs)..Troop Meeting and Boards of Review 7:30 p.m.
  • Past deadline to pay annual dues, check payable to "Troop 174" given to Michelle C., Treasurer.
    • $100 for each scout, annual registration.
    • $9 for a year's subscription to Boys' Life magazine if desired.
    • $7 for each registered adult, annual registration. At least one parent per family must register. All adults who participate in activities and outings or who hold Official troop positions must register.
  • Pay for activity uniform shirt if not already done.
  • Deadline to sign up for Troop Swim Night, Oct. 17.
  • Sign up for Giant Ledge/Slide Mt. trip, Battle of White Plains Reenactment.
  • Sign up for District Cookout Nov. 2-4.
  • Scouts who need a Board of Review must bring a completed Board of Review Application form for the rank to which you are advancing.
• 16 (Tues.) Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin
• 17 (Wed.).

• .Camp B. Cookout 9:00 a.m. Sat - 9:30 a.m. Sun. Cooking Weekend. 578 Oscawana Lake Rd., Putnam Valley.
  • Everyone meets Sat. 8:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown.
  • Cooking rank requirements may be completed.
  • Parents are welcome to help.
  • Junior Leader Training will be rescheduled for another day.
  • Photos of Camp B. Cookout, Nov. 2001.
• 6 (Tues.) (No Hawk and Scorpion Patrol Meeting)
• 8 (Thurs.)..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Work on Personal Fitness merit badge. Wear an activity uniform. Sign up for Feb. Troop Ski Trip and pay $50 deposit by mid Nov.
• 9 (Fri.) I Tried Scuba for Scouts 14 years old and older, Durland Scout Center.
• 11 (Sun.).

• .Veterans Day Parade 1:30 p.m. meet at Lakeland High School parking lot, 1349 East Main Street, Shrub Oak. 2:00 p.m. parade starts. Parade ends at Veterans Memorial near Hart Library. Ceremony after parade.
  • "Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served or are serving - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty." Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Wear full official uniform, which includes merit badge sash.
  • Photos of Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 2001.
• 13 (Tues.) Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin
• 15 (Thurs.)..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Work on Personal Fitness merit badge. Wear an activity uniform. Sign up for Feb. Troop Ski Trip and pay $50 deposit.
• 17 (Sat.) .

• .Bowl-O-Ree 12:30 p.m. at Jefferson Valley Lanes, 3699 Hill Blvd., Jefferson Valley. Wear an official uniform and bring completed pledge form and pledged money as checks payable to "Westchester-Putnam Council." Each scout who donates $30 or more will bowl two games for free, free bowling shoes rental, and receive a Bowl-O-Ree patch. Robert C. is organizing our troop participation.
  • Photos of Bowl-O-Ree, Nov. 2001.
• 20 (Tues.) Hawk and Scorpion Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 22 (Thurs.) (No Troop Meeting.)
• 27 (Tues.) Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 29 (Thurs.)..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear an activity uniform. Work on Personal Fitness merit badge. Sign up for Feb. Troop Ski Trip and pay $50 deposit.