* Please note correction to camping trip: it is at D&H! This week Scouts will be helping the Church set up for their Holiday Craft Fair. Scouts should wear their Class B t-shirts and be prepared to work. Committee Meetings have been changed to the second Thursdays of each month. more »
All About Merit Badges
Merit Badges are more than just an Eagle requirement. And Bryan on Scouting is an excellent resource for information on Merit Badges. Some Merit Badges teach Scouts life skills, such as Personal Management, Cooking, and First Aid. Some Merit Badges are great for working on during school breaks: Top 5 Merit Badges for a Staycation more »
This Week: 10/26
This week’s meeting will again focus on First Aid. Scouts should bring their handbook, pen/pencil, and paper. Be sure to get any rank advancement requirements that you complete signed off on and entered into ScoutBook. If you have money from the candy bar fundraiser please turn it in to Ms. more »
JOTA Fun!
Last night Troop 169 hosted Cub Scouts from Pack 169 and Pack 157 at their Jamboree-on-the-Air event. Members of the Orange County Amateur Radio Club brought their equipment and set up four stations at the Mt. Hope Senior Center. Scouts were able to make contact with hams in Italy, Germany, more »
This Week: 10/20
Just a reminder that there is no meeting on Thursday, October 19. Instead we will be meeting on Friday, 10/20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mount Hope Senior Center (Baker Street, Otivsille). Volunteers from the Orange County Amateur Radio Club will be there to bring Jamboree-on-the-Air to our Troop. JOTA more »
“The BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle Scout.”
“Today, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.” For more information you can read BSA’s more »
This Week: 10/12
This week’s meeting will continue to focus on First Aid. Scouts should bring their handbook, pen or pencil, and paper. Scouts should be updating both their handbooks and their Scoutbook account. This week will also be a Committee Meeting and Scoutmaster Conferences this week. Please turn in any money from more »
OCTOBER
Please note date changes from prior post. October’s Theme: First Aid/Emergency Preparedness Thursday, October 5: Weekly Meeting; Court of Honor Thursday, October 12: Weekly Meeting; Committee Meeting; Scoutmaster Conferences Thursday, October 19: NO MEETING Friday, October 20: Jamboree-On-The-Air Event 7:00 pm, Mt. Hope Senior Center Saturday, October 21: PEEC Badge more »
University of Scouting
Mark your calendars! November 4, 2017 will be the University of Scouting. Leadership training for both adult and youth leaders, as well as Merit Badge Workshops, will be offered. Visit Hudson Valley Scouting for more information.