2002

January 2002

• 1 (Tues.) (No Hawk and Scorpion Patrol Meeting.)
• 3 (Thurs.) Green Bar Meeting 6:15 p.m.
• 3 (Thurs.) ..Parent & Troop Meetings 7:30 p.m. All parents are asked to attend. Wear an official uniform.
• 8 (Tues.) Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 9 (Wed.) Order of the Arrow Banquet.
• 10 (Thurs.) ..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear an activity uniform.
  • Scouts must bring
    • Dates you earned current and all previous ranks. Use Board of Review dates in your handbook.
    • Names and dates of all your merit badges. Use dates on your blue cards.
  • Deadline for $10 per person for Garrison weekend. Pay Barbara C., Treasurer.
  • Deposit due for Feb. Troop Ski Trip.
• 11 (Fri.) I Tried Scuba for Scouts 14 years old and older, Durland Scout Center.
• 11-13(F-Su) Weekly Council Ski Weekend I (click here) at Gore and Whiteface Mts. Repeats until March 3.
• 12-13(Sa-Su).

• .Scout Sunday, Pancake Breakfast. Green Bars and adults who can help to set up the fellowship hall arrive at church at 10:00 a.m. All other scouts and adults arrive at 10:30 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights.
  • All scouts are expected to attend. Scouts will be readers and ushers, and they will set up, serve, and clean up the breakfast. Breakfast will be after the 11:00 a.m. service. Adults will cook pancakes and bacon. We need some Troop Committee members to help.
  • Wear full official uniform, including merit badge sash, excluding hat.
    • Scouts who have earned a religious emblem should wear their medallion. "The universal religious square knot is worn over the left shirt pocket of the Scout uniform. The medallion is pinned over the square knot for full uniform occasions."
    • As a sign of respect, please do not wear your troop hat while inside the church buildings.
  • Photos of Scout Sunday Pancake Breakfast in Feb. 2002.
• 4(Mon.) Lifeguard Training Program begins for Scouts age 15+, proficient swimmer, at Durland Scout Center.
• 5 (Tues.) Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 7 (Thurs.) Green Bar Meeting 6:15 p.m.
• 7 (Thurs.) ..Parent & Troop Meetings 7:30 p.m. All parents are asked to attend. Wear an official uniform.
• .Troop Ski Trip, Shawnee Mt., Pennsylvania.
• 8-10(F-Su).
  • Handout from 2001.
  • Friday
    • Friday after 4:00 p.m., after Chris and Barbara have checked in, you may check into Fernwood Hotel and Resort (800-528-5560), the star on the Map. Then, proceed south, and the turnoff for Shawnee Mt. is 3.3 miles south on Rt. 209 from Fernwood.
    • Have supper at your convenience from 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at the Hickory Licks Charcoal House Restaurant on the second floor of Trepp Lodge for a buffet dinner of soup, salad, wedges, dessert, and drinks. Lift tickets and rental forms will be distributed at Friday's supper;
    • You may use your lift tickets to ski Friday night.
  • Saturday and Sunday
    • Breakfast at 7:30 at the Fernwood Hotel;
    • Lifts open at 8:00 a.m.
    • Lunch is on your own;
    • Saturday supper 6:30 p.m. at the Hickory Licks Charcoal House Restaurant.
    • You may ski Saturday day and night, and Sunday until 5:00 p.m.
    • Checkout Sunday at Fernwood Hotel and Resort before 10 a.m.
  • $134.00 per person ($84.00 if you do not ski) includes quad-occupancy accommodations Friday and Saturday night, 2 breakfasts, 2 suppers, pool (bring swimsuit; towels provided at the pool), and lift tickets to ski Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday to 5:00 p.m. Rentals are $32.00 extra for skis and $48.00 for snowboard. Ski lesson costs $14 and snowboard lesson costs $17. Beginner lessons are at 10 a.m. Sign up early for lessons before they fill up. Call or e-mail the Scoutmaster (contact information below). Deposit of $50 per person needed by Nov. 16.
• 8 (Fri.) I Tried Scuba for Scouts 14 years old and older, Durland Scout Center.
• 8 (Fri.) (Scout Anniversary Day 92nd year)
• 9 (Sat.) (Scout Sabbath)
• 9 (Sat.) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training Course Part 1. Get the sign-up form at the Westchester- Putnam Council Office 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY, 773-1135.
• 12 (Tues.) Hawk and Scorpion Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 14 (Thurs.)..Troop Meeting and Boards of Review 7:30 p.m. Wear an activity uniform. Scouts who need a Board of Review must sign up here and bring a completed Board of Review Application form for the rank to which you are advancing, bring your Scout Handbook, and wear a full official uniform, which includes merit badge sash.
• 19 (Tues.) (No Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting.)
• 21 (Thurs.)..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran ChurchFellowship Hall, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights. Wear an activity uniform. Final preparations for Webelos Klondike.
• 22 (Fri.) Scuba Certification begins at Durland Scout Center for scouts at least 15 years old, repeats weekly until May 31.
• .Webelos Klondike organized and run by Troop 174.
• 23 (Sat.) .
  • General information and event schedule.
  • Pre-Registration Form and Sled Roster Form for check-in.
  • The Westchester-Putnam Council website also has this information.
  • Sign up here, adults to help out. More adults are needed.
  • You may use Rt. 202 entrance.
  • Wear an activity uniform sweatshirt and troop hat.
  • Bring a hot cup, rain gear, dryer lint, and family radios if you have them.
  • No sneakers or electronic devices that play music.
  • Scouts may earn service hours.
  • Troop 174 schedule
    • 7:30 a.m. Troop 174 set up
    • 9:00 a.m. Klondike
    • 2:00 p.m. Troop 174 clean up
    • 3:00 p.m. Troop 174 done
  • Staff:
    • Registration -- Matt C., Kevin K., Jason L.
    • Sled inspectors -- Pat C., Stephen G., Joe P., Karl R.
    • Hot chocolate -- Adults
    • Fire starting -- Anthony D., Vinny E., Jarryed S.
    • First aid -- Jason L., Mike M.
    • Group snowshoeing -- Chris C., Sean D., Joe P., Justin P.
    • Knife and ax -- Alec C., Kyle G., Stephen G.
    • Knot challenge -- Rick D., Mark L., Andrew P.
    • Ice rescue -- Venturing Crew 2279 Tarrytown
    • Kim's Game -- Thomas L., Frank P.
    • Orienteering -- Tim B., Ryan D., Kevin K.
    • Rope swing -- Brian C., Charlie J., Pat C.
    • Sled obstacle course -- Matt C., Rory M., Karl R.
    • Sled races -- all scouts
  • Photos of Webelos Klondike in Feb. 2002.
• 25 (Mon.) Lifeguard Training begins at Durland Scout Center in Rye, NY for scouts at least 15 years old.
• 26 (Tues.) Hawk and Scorpion Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
  • Photos of Totem Pole Carving in Feb. 2002
• 28 (Thurs.) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training Course Part 2.
• 28 (Thurs.)..Troop Meeting and Court of Honor 7:30 p.m. Wear an official uniform.
  • Photos of Court of Honor Feb. 2002

April 2002 Theme: Personal Management (Resource links and worksheets: PDFandMS Word)

• 2 (Tues.) Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 4 (Thurs.) Green Bar Meeting 6:45 p.m.
• 4 (Thurs.) ..Parent & Troop Meetings and Boards of Review 7:30 p.m. Please be on time. All parents are asked to attend. Wear an official uniform. OA members wear your OA sash.
  • We shall continue the Personal Management merit badge at the Troop meeting. This is an Eagle required merit badge and everyone should plan on attending if you need this badge.
  • Order of the Arrow elections will be held. All scouts are requested to be present to vote. On the ballot are Matt C., Brian C., Tom L., Jason L., Karl R., Justin P., and Andrew P.
  • Scouts who need a Board of Review must sign up here and bring a completed Board of Review Application form for the rank to which you are advancing, bring your Scout Handbook, and wear a full official uniform, which includes merit badge sash.
• .Orchard Beach Campout in the Bronx. Meet Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the shed at Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights. Bring your own food.
• 5-7(F-Su) .
  • Map. Directions: I-95 Exit 8 (B or A) to Orchard Beach/Shore Road. Go about 1.5 miles on Shore Road over the drawbridge and thru the traffic light. At the traffic circle take the 1st right to Orchard Beach. At end, turn left onto Park Road and follow signs to Parking Lot.
• 6 (Sat.) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training Course Part 1. Westchester-Putnam Council Office 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY, 773-1135.
• 6 (Sat.) Den Chief Training. POSTPONED. Carmel Town Hall, 60 Alpin Avenue, Mahopac, NY. Den Chief Conference is a one day training program for Boy Scouts who are First Class or above and who want to become a den chief. "A den chief is a Boy Scout who assists a Cub Scout den leader or Webelos Scout den leader at den meetings, pack meetings, and other events. He's a ready source of games, songs, skits, and skills, and he encourages the boys in their advancement." It is strongly recommended that each Boy Scout be accompanied by the Den Leader (Cub/Webelos) and the Cubmaster of the Pack in which he is going to be den chief. Wear official uniform. $10 fee. Pre-register by calling Council 773-1135.
• 7 (Sun.) Religious Emblem Orientation 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Westchester-Putnam Council Office 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY.
  • RSVP to Bill Kelly at 967-2770 before Apr. 1.
  • The Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish Committees on Scouting are providing an orientation session for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Scout leaders, and parents on How To Meet The Requirements of the Religious Emblem of Your Choice. The session will include beginning the task and sources for information and help in completing the task. Come when you can between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. A resource person will be present to answer questions. Orientation on all religious faiths will be available.
  • For more information see our troop's religious emblem advisor, Bonna S..
  • Online information: Religious emblems programs.
• 8 (Mon.) I Tried Scuba for Scouts 14 years old and older, Durland Scout Center.
• 9 (Tues.) Hawk and Scorpion Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 9 (Tues.) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training Course Part 2 at Westchester Community College.
• 10 (Wed.) ..Troop Meeting, Scoutmaster Conferences, and Boards of Review 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights. Eagle Ceremony rehearsal and knot tying.
• 11 (Thurs.) No Troop meeting.
• 13 (Sat.) .

• .Yorktown Memorial Day Parade. Troop meets at the Highway Dept. between Commerce Street and Front Street at 10:30 a.m. to march in parade and attend ceremony afterwards, 11:00-12:00. official uniform. Attendance is expected. Let us not forget those who made the supreme sacrifice for all of us. Hotdogs and drinks for those who march at the VFW across the street after the parade.
  • Photos of Memorial Day parade May 2002, May 2001.
• 28 (Tues.) Raven and Dragon Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin. Last meeting of the school year.
• 29 (Wed.) Summer Camp fees balance due, else pay the higher late fee.
• 30 (Thurs.) ..Troop Meeting 7:00 p.m. Annual softball game: Scouts vs. adults. All available adults are needed for the adult team. Bring a glove, and a spare if you have one for those who do not. Wear an activity uniform.
• 31 ( Fri.) Weekly Scuba Certification ends at Durland Scout Center for scouts at least 15 years old.
• .Graymoor Olympics and Retreat in Garrison, sponsored by the Catholic Relations Committee.
• 31-2(F-Su).
  • All scouts and families welcome.
  • Fees: The Troop pays for scouts. Family members are $10 per camper and $5 per Saturday dinner guest.
  • Sign up here scouts and adults.
  • Activities: Nature identification, log rolling, knot race, saints quiz, name that tune, flag history, map and compass, edible plants, first aid test, soccer kick, breaking codes, scout quiz, plexers, and lashings.
  • Friday
    • 4:00 p.m. Gather and set up
    • 7:00 p.m. Dinner (sausage and peppers heroes)
    • 8:00 p.m. Lights out
  • Saturday
    • 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
    • 9:00 a.m. Scout skills and advancement
    • 10:00 a.m. Olympic games
    • 12:00 p.m. Lunch
    • 1:00 p.m. Olympic games
    • 3:00 p.m. Free time
    • 4:00 p.m. Vigil Field Mass, wear uniform
    • 5:00 p.m. Chicken dinner
    • 6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony and Bingo
    • 7:00 p.m. Campfire - skits, songs, and stories
  • Sunday
    • 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
    • 9:00 a.m. Strike camp
    • 10:00 a.m. Distribution of patches
    • 10:15 a.m. Leave
  • Directions: Taconic State Parkway to Rt. 202. Rt. 202 to Bear Mountain Expressway. Turn right on Bear Mountain Expressway. At second light bear right on Rt. 9. North on Rt. 9 Graymoor is 3-4 miles on the right. Enter and go up the hill past the statue in the drive and take the first right down the hill to the field.
  • Bring:
    • poncho
    • backpack or duffle bag
    • extra pair of socks and underwear, shirt
    • flashlight and extra batteries
    • non-electric games (optional) - football, chess, etc.
    • cleanupkit - toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, etc.
    • water bottle (filled)
    • snacks are not needed
    • warm jacket or other warm clothes to layer
    • sleeping bag
    • sleeping pad
    • pillow
    • Boy Scout Handbook if you want to work on requirements
    • official uniform
    • activity uniform shirt
    • sun screen
    • folding chair
    • optional – watch, camera
  • Photos of Graymoor Olympics and Retreat in May 2002

June 2002 Theme: First Aid

• 1 (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 Spook Swamp in Harriman State Park (map and driving directions) just South of Bear Mountain State Park., 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.
• 2 (Sun.) Bear Mt. Hike 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. New scouts and Hawks. Younger scouts can work on rank requirements.
  • Sign up here.
  • Each Scout is expected to bring trail mix (or a snack for the hike), a lunch, their Boy Scout Handbook, and a compass if you have one.
  • If enough transportation is available Scouts may be driven to George Washington Elem. School to be picked up by their parents at 3:30 p.m. Otherwise they will need to be picked up at Bear Mt. at 3:00 p.m.
  • Schedule
    • 9:00 a.m. - Scouts meet at Bear Mt. (map) ice rink.
    • 9:30 a.m. - Hike to the top of the mountain.
    • 12:00 p.m. - Eat lunch at the top of the mountain.
    • 12:45 p.m. - Hike back down.
    • 2:30 p.m. - Reach the bottom and play games
  • Photos of Bear Mt. Hike in June 2002.
• 4 (Tues.) Hawk and Scorpion Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin. Last formal meeting of the school year.
• 6 (Thurs.) Fathers Totem Pole Carving 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin. Four dads would help finish by the fall.
• 6 (Thurs.) Green Bar Meeting 6:45 p.m.
• 6 (Thurs.) ..Parent & Troop Meetings and Boards of Review 7:30 p.m. All parents are asked to attend. Wear an official uniform. Last regular troop meeting for the entire troop.
  • Sign up here. Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review.
• .Mark L.'s Eagle Scout Project 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1377 Main Street, Shrub Oak. Directions. Counts for service hours.
• 8 (Sat.) .
  • Photos of Eagle Scout Project, Mark L. on June 2002.
• 9 (Sun.) .

October 2002 Theme: Plumbing

• 1 (Tues.) Popcorn sale begins
• 1 (Tues.) Cobra and Hawk Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 2 (Wed.) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training, Scout Troop Operations Course Part 2 at Westchester-Putnam Council Office, 41 Saw Mill River Rd. (9A), Hawthorne, NY. 7:15 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Chairpersons, Committee Members, and other adults.
• .Jr. Leader Training and Greenhorn Weekend at Camp B., 578 Oscawana Lake Rd., Putnam Valley. Overnight campout.
• 5-6 (Sa-Su).
  • For new scouts and for Green Bars, except for Assistant Patrol Leaders. Assistant Patrol Leaders and other scouts are, however, welcome to camp.
  • Sign up here scouts and adults
  • Schedule
    • Leaving Sat. 8:00 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot.
    • Back at the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot Sun. at 11:00 a..m.
  • All day activities will include hiking at Durland Scout Reservation at Clear Lake.
  • What to bring
    • Folding chair
    • Hot cup labeled with your name
    • Eating kit (spoon, plate, bowl)
    • No electronic devices (radios, Gameboys, etc.), except Walkman or radio with headphones
    • Poncho
    • Scouts who have completed Totin' Chip may bring their pocket knife
    • Each patrol should bring lint and matches
    • Boy Scout Handbook, if you want to work on requirements
    • activity uniform shirt
    • Flashlight with extra batteries
    • Change of clothes
    • Sleeping bag
    • Sleeping pad (optional)
    • The Boy Scout Handbook's Camping chapter (pages 216-245) contains a good discussion of what gear to bring and why, as well as providing adequate gear lists.
    • Scouts who will be working on their cooking requirements should read the Boy Scout Handbook's Cooking chapter (pages 247-283).
  • Photos of
    • Camp B. Cookout, Nov. 2001.
    • Jr. Leader Training and Greenhorn Weekend, Camp B., on Oct. 2002
• 5 (Sa) Teatown Fall Festival 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (any hours you wish during this time) at Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining, NY.
  • Volunteers are needed, scouts, adults, and siblings to help as children's game attendant, pumpkin carving, sand art, children's craft aid, etc.
  • Assistant Patrol Leaders may go with other scouts.
  • Scouts may earn service hours.
  • All volunteers get a ticket for $5 towards lunch.
  • Call Margaret L. to sign up or for more information.
• 5-6 (Sa-Su) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training, Scout Troop Operations Course Part 3 at Durland Scout Reservation at Clear Lake, North Shore Rd., Putnam Valley. Overnighter. 8:45 a.m. Sat.. - 11:00 a.m. Sun. Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Chairpersons, Committee Members, and other adults.
• 7 (Mon.) ..Troop Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wear an activity uniform.
  • Scouts who have not picked up their popcorn fundraiser forms from Sharon P. must do so.
• 8 (Tues.) Venture and Scorpion Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin, 3091 Hickory St., Yorktown Heights.
• 11 (Fri.) I Tried Scuba for Scouts at least 14 years old and for leaders, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Durland Scout Center in Rye. $7 per person.
• 14 (Mon.) ..Parent, Troop, and Green Bar Meetings 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. All parents should attend. official uniform. Green Bars meet at 6:45 p.m. Classroom plumbing instruction. (Columbus Day, schools closed)
  • Pay annual dues, one comprehensive check payable to "Troop 174 BSA" given to the Troop Treasurer.
    • $116.10 for each scout, annual registration.
    • $16.10 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.
    • $9.00 for a year's subscription to Boys' Life magazine if desired.
  • Deadline for orders for troop activity uniform T-shirts and activity uniform sweatshirts.
    • Scout T-shirts: $7.00
    • Adult collared shirt: $10.00
    • Sweatshirt: $11.00
    • Hooded sweatshirt: $16.0
• 15 (Tues.) Cobra and Hawk Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 21 (Mon.) ..Troop Meeting at Grace Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m., Wear an activity uniform.
  • Deadline for new parents to turn in BSA registration form if you have not already done so.
  • Deadline to pay annual dues, one comprehensive check payable to "Troop 174 BSA" given to the Troop Treasurer.
    • $116.10 for each scout, annual registration.
    • $16.10 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.
    • $9.00 for a year's subscription to Boys' Life magazine if desired.
• 22 (Tues.) Venture and Scorpion Patrol Meeting 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Cabin.
• 23 (Wed.) .