Boy Scout Troop 174, Albuquerque NM

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ABOUT SCOUTING AND TROOP 174

WHY JOIN SCOUTING?

ADVENTURE! That's what Scouting is. You are standing at the doorway to the most exciting adventures you can imagine. Step into the world of Scouting, and you'll find yourself hiking along mountain trails, canoeing across lakes, and camping under the open sky. Smell fresh rain in the woods and fill your mouth with the taste of wild strawberries. Cook your meals over a camping stove. Travel the backcountry without leaving a trace, and live with only what you can carry on your back. Sound inviting? As a Scout, you can do all this and more.

WHY JOIN TROOP 174?

First of all we would really like to have you join our group. The more good Scouts we have, the more FUN.

But also, you will have the adventures above, and you will get to make some great friendships. You probably already know some of the boys in the Troop, and you will get to make many new friends. We do lots of camping, and you can learn to work with others in your Patrol to become an expert camper.

You will learn the skills that are used in the outdoors. You will learn to find your way with map and compass, to stay warm and dry in stormy weather, and to give proper first aid. You can observe wildlife close up, and learn to properly use a knife, saw, ax, and fire as tools in the wilderness. You will also get a chance to teach others what you know. Friends helping Friends -- that's all part of scouting in Troop 174.

Be sure to check out what we've done lately in Recent Events on the left hand menu. Upcoming events can also be viewed there.

Hey! Why not come and visit us a few times, and see if Scouting is for you.

We meet at the Paradise Hills United Methodist Church (4700 Paradise Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114) every Monday at 7 PM. Come see what Troop 174 is all about!

CONGRATULATIONS KEVIN!

Posted on Feb 5 2012 - 4:40pm

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Congratulations to Kevin Keith who was presented the Eagle Award at his Eagle Court of Honor this past Saturday. Kevin joined Troop 174 if February of 2005, and passed his Eagle Board of Review in July of 2011. He served the troop as Den Chief (4 times), Chaplains Aide, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and he earned the Mile Swim Award (twice) and the NOA Aquatics Silver Award. Kevin attended 34 campouts with the troop for a total of 112 nights camping.

While in the troop Kevin attended the following Long Term Camps:
   6/05 Brownsea-22 at Camp Frank Rand, NM
   7/05 Summer Camp at Camp Cris Dobbins, CO
   3/06 Spring Break Trip to Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ
   6/07 Summer Camp at Camp Geronimo, AZ
   3/08 Spring Break Trip to Carlsbad/White Sands, NM
   6/08 Summer Camp at Camp Frank Rand, NM
   3/09 Spring break Trip to White Sands, NM
   6/09 Summer Camp at Hale Scout Reservation, OK
   7/09 Philmont Trek, NM
   3/10 Spring break Trip to Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ

Troop Pictures

Posted on Feb 3 2012 - 9:01am

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For those that requested a disk with all the troop pictures from last year and a file with all the pictures of a particular scout/leader, the disks are finished. Since I won't be active at troop meetings until March, I will try to catch people before or after a meeting, or will try to get it to you one way or another before I loose them. There are over 5000 pictures of troop activities organized by activity,and about 100 to 300 pictures of each scout/leader depending on how long they were in the troop.
1/23-MOST OF THE DISKS HAVE BEEN PASSED OUT, AND NANCY KNAPP HAS THE REST.
Rick

QuarterMaster Post

Posted on Jan 31 2012 - 12:19am

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Reminder:

The following Patrols still have items checked out from the last (or previous) campouts. We will be

checking in during the next meeting.

Scouting for Food 2012

Posted on Jan 28 2012 - 10:21am

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Scouting For Food 2012

Scouting for Food drive is an opportunity to increase community participation in serving others. This is a nationwide drive by the BSA with our drive benefiting the Road Runner Food Bank. A great opportunity for each individual scout to make a difference in countless lives throughout New Mexico. Meet at the church at 8:45 AM. We will disperse bags and flyers from 9:00 AM til 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 4^th and collect full bags on Saturday, February 11^th. Each Patrol will receive a map, bags and flyers. More info will be coming soon. If you have any questions please contact Janita Luddeke or Donna Gomez.

Winter Camping and Skiing -- Please Sign Up If You Are Going!

Posted on Jan 25 2012 - 10:50pm

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We need to gauge the interest in both the winter camping on February 11 and the skiing trip on Feb 25. Please sign up for these events by Monday, Jan 30 so we know whether to continue with our preparations or postpone until next year. Thanks!