GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT TROOP 174

WHEN
WE MEET

 Every Monday Night from 7 to 8:30 PM year 'round (Unless we're camping)

 

WHERE
WE MEET
Need a Map?

 Paradise Hills United Methodist Church
4700 Paradise Blvd. NW (between the Post Office and the Giant Station)
Albuquerque, NM
(Well, really Paradise Hills, which is surrounded by Albuquerque)

 

WHAT
WE DO

 We are a Hiking and Camping Troop and like to have FUN!
Our Monday meetings are designed to get us prepared for outdoor living. They usually contain a learning program about Scoutcraft Skills, a couple games, and some planning time.


VISITORS

 Visitors are always welcome to drop in and see what we do, but one might want to check with the Scoutmaster so we can be prepared to tell you about our program.


WHO
CAN JOIN

 Any boy who is 11 to 17 and will do his best to live by the Scout Oath and Law.
(While the Troop is sponsored by the Methodist Men's fellowship,
the Troop is open to boys of any religion.)

OUR
SPONSOR

 We are proud to be sponsored by the Methodist Men's Fellowship of the Paradise Hills United Methodist Church. They provide the Troop with excellent meeting facilities and outstanding support.

 

TROOP ORGANIZATION

 The Scouts of Troop 174 are divided into several Patrols of 5-8 boys to give more of an opportunity to develop leadership skills. Our Troop is boy led by the Senior Patrol Leader, who works with the Patrol Leaders to plan and carry out the Troop programs.

The Adult Leaders (Scoutmaster and Assistants) are there to train the boy leaders and provide supervision and support for the Scouts.

The Troop is also backed by a Committee of Parents who provide support for the programs planned by the boy leaders.

BENEFITS
OF
SCOUTING

 Troop 174's program is planned and led by the Scouts, and it is guaranteed to keep a boy as busy and active as he wants. Centered strongly around camping and the outdoors, the Troop program offers an opportunity for boys to experience the following:
  • Make long lasting friendships
  • Develop strength and self-confidence
  • Learn to work with others
  • Learn Leadership Skills
  • Have adult leaders of exceptional character
  • Have many fun and exciting adventures
"There are costs and risks to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction."
John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963) 35th U.S. President

 

ASSOCIATED COSTS OF SCOUTING

 A commitment to be actively involved.

The annual fee for Troop 174 is $60 ($30 in May and Dec.). This covers a years registration with the national BSA and Boys Life magazine, and a Troop T-Shirt, Neckerchief, and epaulets upon joining. The fee for Transfer Scouts and Webelos crossovers is $30, then annual dues when due. There is a reduced fee for the secon d scout in same family.

Monthly Campouts are about $15 -25- mostly for food. Patrols plan, purchase, & prepare their own meals.

Week at Summer Camp about $200.
Initial (or soon) Equipment:
     Uniform                     $ 80
     Sleeping Bag             $ 50 - 150
     Backpack                   $ 50 - 80

The Troop has some loaner equipment and we maintain an experienced uniform bank where Scouts can frequently find a full uniform for under $10. Additional information on equipment can be found in <PHRED"S PHACTS>

The Troop feels strongly that no boy should be denied Scouting because of money, and is willing help finance Scouting for needy families.