2016 July - Boy Scout Troop 171

Inside This Issue:
Troop Meetings
1
Tomahawk
1
Summer COH
1
Save the Dates
Troop Website
1
1
Upcoming Events
2
Tomahawk 2016
2
Required Physical
2
SM Comment
3
SPL Comment
3
Treasurer Report
3
News Around Troop
4
WE NEED YOU!
5
Youth Planning
6
Adult Planning
6
Message from Sam
6
MB Counselors
6
Scout Leader List
7
Adult Leader List
7
Scout Handbook
7
Merit Badge
Information
8
Round Table Corner
8
Scout Birthdays
8
The Troop website is our
best communication tool
for information, updates,
changes, and forms, so be
sure to look there first
when you have questions.
Troop Website:
http://www.mntroop171.o
rg/
Troop Facebook:
BSA Troop 171, Eagan,
MN
TROOP 171
Volume 11; Issue 7
July 2016
July Troop Meetings
July’s Theme: Swimming
July 5: Troop meeting 7:00 PM—8:15 PM
Garage Cleaning/Patrol Box inventory
July 12: Troop meeting 7:00 PM—8:15 PM
Tent set-up, Stake-down, cleaning
July 19: PLC (6:00 PM) All Scouts are invited to attend,
(7:00 PM ) Parent/Committee meeting
July 26: Troop meeting 7:00 PM—8:15 PM
Tent setup
Flags:
Flaming Arrows
Merit Badge:
Swimming
Counselor:
Ms. Figueroa
July Troop Meetings--they're all about Tomahawk!
Scouts, a portion of every meeting in July will be dedicated to
preparing for our biggest outing of the year: Tomahawk! Please do your best to come to each of
those meetings. Also, keep an eye on your email all month for any last-minute changes or new
information.
On June 28, Scouts selected their tent mates. Be sure to tell Mr. Brost if you have a ~10'x10' tent
that you can use at Camp.
Scouts and parents, remember that Bear Training is required for EVERYONE who attends or
visits Camp for ANY length of time, including parents and siblings.
Summer Court of Honor Tuesday, August 23 at 5:30 PM
Summer Court of Honor - Mark your calendars!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 23, to celebrate
Rank Advancements, Merit Badges and other awards.
This is our biggest Court of Honor right after Tomahawk, so you don't
want to miss it!
Our theme is SpongeBob Square Pants and we will be serving Crabby Patties along with
some other fun dinner items. Watch for more details via email, the August newsletter, and the
Troop 171 website! http://www.mntroop171.org/
Come and celebrate all the awards the Scouts have earned since the Spring Court of Honor!
Plan now to attend the Summer Court of Honor.
This will be held at Blackhawk Park Pavilion, 1629 Murphy Parkway, Eagan.
Scouts, do you have a partial Merit Badge?
Do you need to complete something for rank advancement?
Don’t delay, finish it today!
Adults in a
Leadership
Role at
Tomahawk
meeting has
been moved to Tuesday,
August 2. Please note
the change.
Note the date
change:
August 16 is the
PLC and
Committee
Meeting.
Youth Planning
Meeting
Sunday,
August 28
Mrs. Zurales’s
house.
Adult Planning Meeting
Sunday, September 11
We will be looking for many
adult volunteers to
coordinate outings
and fill other roles
that are needed to
make the year
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Remember to look ahead in the Activities Sign-up book at every Troop meeting! Some activities have
cut-off dates for registration, and a permission slip is due in advance. Remember also to tell your parents
what you sign up for, and put it on your family calendar to make sure there are no conflicts.
Event
Date/Time
Place/Note
Coordinator(s)
Northern Tier
Canoe Trip
Tuesday, July 12 at 9:00 AM to
Tuesday, July 19 at 4:00 PM
BWCA
Mr. Brost
Event
Date/Time
Place/Note
Coordinator(s)
Tomahawk
Saturday, August 6 to
Saturday, August 13
Tomahawk Scout Reservation
Camp Site: Cherokee
Mr. Brost
Mrs. Zurales
Summer COH
SpongeBob theme
Tuesday, August 23
Blackhawk Park
Troop Committee
Annual Planning Meeting
Sunday, August 28
More details to follow
Zurales’s house
13520 Harvest Court, Apple Valley
55124
Tyler Solheim
TOMAHAWK 2016 - last-minute details
When: Saturday, August 6 to Saturday, August 13
Base Cost: $272 + travel and incidentals (some programs/activities will have an additional fee)
If you haven’t done so, schedule your Scout's physical (and yours, if you'll be at Tomahawk for more than 72 hours).
Be sure to take along Part C of the Annual Health and Medical Record
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
or go to Troop 171 website http://www.mntroop171.org/
Verify that your Scout’s name is on the form and that the health care provider signs and dates it!
ALL visitors to Tomahawk must take Bear training prior to camp, regardless of the length of stay.
All visitors must sign in at the Welcome Center upon arrival at Tomahawk
The Troop meeting on August 2, will be a very important one. First, Mr. Brost will meet with the Tomahawk Leadership
Core--that’s the SPL, ASPL, and the Patrol Leaders--to solidify expectations and duties at Camp. And second, this night
will be the final Tomahawk Supplies Preparation. We’ll spend time in the Garage, inventorying Patrol Boxes, cooking supplies, etc. We’ll also look through the First Aid kit to make sure it’s completely stocked and current.
Remember that the base cost of Tomahawk must be paid in full prior to Camp; Mr. Ginzburg
will bill you through your Scout Account. Council Camperships might still be available;
contact Mrs. Zurales ASAP if you need help paying for camp.
ANNUAL PHYSICAL REMINDER
Remember that BSA now requires a YEARLY physical for ALL Scouts and
adults, regardless of age (Parts A/B/B). In order to attend a camp that's
longer than 72 hours, you also need Part C. For most members of Troop 171,
that will be Tomahawk or Northern Tier. Please remember to schedule your and
your Scout's physical and get the paperwork done early.
You must use the newest BSA health form (see link below)
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
or the Troop website http://www.mntroop171.org/
When you have your updated form, please turn in two copies to the
Mrs. Torralba, along with two copies of a current insurance card.
Tomahawk Mail Reminder
If you would like to send your Scout mail (see
address below), please remember to send it
early since it can take up to a week to deliver.
Be positive with what you write. Do NOT send
letters talking about how much you miss your
child ~ we want to fend off homesickness.
Scout’s Name
Cherokee; Troop #171
Tomahawk Scout Reservation
N1910 Scout Road
Birchwood, WI 54817
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TROOP 171
... Scoutmaster Comment …
We have a busy next few weeks as we finalize all of the aspects of our upcoming Northern Tier High Adventure Canoe Trip
and our Summer Camp at Tomahawk. For Tomahawk, we will be selecting tent mates shortly. Each tent must be
approximately 10 x 10 in size. There will be 2 Scouts in each tent. The only exception is when a Patrol has an odd number of
Scouts in it. In that scenario, one (and only one) of the tents can house 3 scouts. For Northern Tier, tent arrangements will be
handled during our arrival shakedown.
A reminder, everyone who comes to Tomahawk or going to Northern Tier (adults & Scouts alike) must complete Bear training.
If you missed out on the training session, you must make arrangements with me to complete this training before we depart for
either trip. In addition, Youth Protection training is required for all adults attending outings. Therefore, all adults who will
attend Tomahawk for any length of time must also complete Youth Protection training. Please contact Mrs.
Zurales (our Training Chair) to complete this requirement. If this training in not completed and recorded, you
will be unable to come to camp.
It is amazing how fast our summers go! Believe it or not, the Youth Annual Planning meeting is fast
approaching in August! That said, it’s time to start thinking now on what you’d like your upcoming 2016 –
2017 year to look like! Start gathering trip and outing ideas and information for things that you would like to
consider adding to your annual favorites. It’s up to all of you to make it an awesome Scouting year for
everybody!
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Brost
... SPL Comment …
No comments submitted.
Ben Alva
SPL Troop 171
Income For Period Covering 10/01/2015 to 06/19/2016
Revenues
Court of Honor
Dues
Fundraising
Total Revenue
Expenses
Awards and recognition
Friends of Scouting
Library
Meetings
Newsletter and postage
Outings
PLC requests
Quartermaster
Registrations and transfers
Training
Uniform-related items
Total Expenses
Net income for Period
$5,369.38
$240.19
$2,100.00
$3,029.19
$4,103.90
$266.23
$15.00
$103.62
$153.12
$264.25
$911.50
$120.00
($18.27)
$1,136.00
$173.00
$753.24
$1,265.48
TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer: Mr. Ginzburg
Balance Sheet 06/19/2016
Assets
Prepaid expenses
Accounts receivable
Checking
NSC registration account
NSC scout shop account
Liabilities
Scout accounts
Accounts payable
Equity
Restricted funds
Retained Earnings
Total Liabilities & Equity
$13,774.02
$5,434.00
$3,373.11
$4,779.71
$6.00
$181.20
$9,486.52
$2,560.52
$6,926.00
$4,287.50
$1,490.73
$2,796.77
$13,774.02
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TROOP 171
NEWS FROM AROUND THE TROOP
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Ezekiel, Sara and Mrs. Town represented Troop 171 at the American Legion Memorial Day event on
May 30. Thank you for honoring those who served.
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On June 4, Mr. Ginzburg and Mr. Sullivan transported 8 Scouts to Spring Camporee and Merit Badge Fair at Phillippo
Scout Camp. Matthew DeWitt and Joe Matton worked on the Sustainability
Merit Badge. Thomas DeWitt, Daniel Ginzburg, Andres Kainz, Alex Lopez,
Martin Schmidt, and Frank Sullivan all worked on the Cooking Merit Badge.
It was a successful day trip! Thank you Mrs. Solheim for arranging this
outing.
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Thank you to the 18 Scouts and family members who showed up to help
Peace Church with yard cleanup on Saturday, June 18. The following people
all earned service hour credits as they did yard work, helped take down a tree,
and painted a railing. They worked a total of 36 hours! Thank you to Mrs.
Solheim for organizing this event and for providing the donuts! Thank
you to the following people for spending time making Peace Church look
so nice: Matthew and Thomas DeWitt, Daniel Ginzburg, Aidan, Keighvin
and Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Caden Nicholson, Conner Ruch, Martin Schmidt
and Mr. Schmidt, Nikolas and Mr. Shouler, Mrs. Town, Orsen, Magnus,
and Mr. and Mrs. Young, and Mrs. Zurales.
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At the PLC on Tuesday, June 21, SPL Ben Alva and ASPL Tyler
Solheim, along with Scoutmaster Mr. Brost, welcomed: Senior Patrol:
Frank Sullivan; Ice Phoenix: Brayden Bruins, and Liam Harris; Liberty
Keepers: Daniel Ginzburg, Alex Lynch, Conner Ruch, and Martin Schmidt;
Phantom Ninjas: Brandon Torralba; and Warriors: Ethan Tracy. Scouts,
remember each Patrol must be represented at each PLC. If the PL (Patrol
Leader) cannot attend, he must have his APL (Assistant Patrol Leader)
present. If neither can attend, the PL is responsible to have someone from
his Patrol attend. In addition, Scouts who are using their leadership
position for rank advancement must attend 4 of the 6 PLCs during their
tenure in order to receive leadership credit.
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Tyler Solhiem’s Eagle project has begun. There are two parking lot medians to
clear. Thank you to those who worked to help Tyler show his leadership. Great
job Tyler!
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Charlie Cruse, Isaiah and Ms. Pfeffer, Caden Nicholson, and Rudy and Mr. Simpson went on the Namekagon canoe trip
from June 24 to 26,. This trip included 35 miles of canoeing, lots of wildlife, some sore muscles, and a monsoon like
rain storm shortly after finding their campsite and setting up
the tents. Thankfully, there were few mosquitoes.
Scouts also attempted swamping a canoe and
doing a water recovery on a nearby lake. They
learned it is harder than it looks and might take
some extra work.
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Volume 11; Issue 7
Adult Leaders Needed!
We would like to encourage every parent to become actively involved in their son’s Boy Scout
journey. With your involvement, your Scout will have a successful experience. With your
involvement, everyone wins – let’s start with YOU:
 As an active parent, you will spend quality, meaningful time with your son and his friends at
Troop meetings and Scout outings.
 You get to help instill the values that you feel are important for your son to attain.
 You will also get to meet and bond with other fantastic parents who share the same unique
goals and values that the Scouting program provides.
 You learn first-hand what is required in the Boy Scout program and will develop an entire new level of respect
for the boys who are successful in this program.
 You will develop a more powerful bond with your son that most parents only dream of having.
How your son wins:
 Your son will get to enjoy far more outings with an active parent. These are unique experiences that are
difficult to find in any other program.
 Your son will learn valuable leadership and life skills and will be able to put those into practice.
 Your son will set goals and will work hard to achieve them.
 Your son will become more confident and self reliant, while at the same time, develop a respectful
relationship with you and other adult leaders.
 Your son will carry on the tradition of being an involved/engaged parent when he has children of his own.
How the Troop wins:
The Troop will survive and thrive with many active adult leaders. Please consider joining BSA as an adult leader and
become active in the Troop. Find out ways you can help. We recognize that everyone is busy, and
everyone has commitments outside of Scouting. This is true in varying degrees for every adult volunteer in the Troop. So even if you can't commit to a weekend campout, there are dozens of other
ways to help out, and when one adult takes on a small task, that lightens the load for the adults who
are able to commit to more. All Parents are expected to help in some way.
Without your help, this Troop may not be able to survive.
.Adult Volunteers Needed:
We have several adult volunteer positions that are open. If you are interested in filling or helping with one of these, please talk to Mrs. Solheim:
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Fundraising Chair
Training Chair
Secretary
Tomahawk Coordinator
Popcorn Sales Coordinator
Wreath Sales Coordinator
Scoutmaster
High Adventure Chair
It's also that time of year where the boys will plan their annual calendar of activities.
When that occurs, I will also need parents to attend the adult planning meeting
on Sunday, September 11. I will be looking for many adult volunteers to coordinate outings and fill other roles that are needed to make the year successful. We
need a minimum of two adults for every activity or we need to cancel those activities. A coordinator of an activity does not need to attend, but must ensure that two
adults are attending and all the minimum requirements for the activity are met (such
as training requirements, health forms, etc.). There is something for every parent to
help with in Troop 171 so let us know your talents and we will get you involved!
Did you know?
With parent involvement, a Scout is more
likely to stay in Scouting and reap the many
benefits of the program. The Scout, whose
parent is actively involved, is more likely to
attain his goals for advancement.
Parents are encouraged to become actively
involved in the Troop. Becoming a
registered Committee Member or Assistant
Scoutmaster is a welcomed option. There
are also many other opportunities for you to
make a difference. We are always in need of
parents to volunteer for event planning,
transportation or chaperoning. Perhaps you
can become a Merit Badge Counselor. All
Troop 171 parents (registered or not) are
expected to help out in some capacity.
Parents are also encouraged
to attend the monthly Troop
Committee Meeting on the
2nd to the Last Tuesday of
each month at 7:00 PM.
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TROOP 171
YOUTH ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Mrs. Zurales House
13520 Harvest Court, Apple Valley 55124
Scouts and adults, now is the time to start thinking about what activities and outings you've enjoyed in the past and want to repeat. What
NEW activities you'd like to try? This is your best chance of the year to have a say in all the activities that end up on the calendar for
2015-2016. All scouts are invited to help plan the calendar from October 2016 through October 2017 Pizza and beverages will be
provided. Bring your ideas for what you want to do at your meetings and day/weekend adventures.
If possible, send ideas in advance to Tyler Solheim and/or Mr. Brost ktbrost@comcast.net
Has the Troop gone on an outing that you really didn't enjoy, or that could have been better? Then this is your chance to speak up! As an
aside, many Troops don't have Youth Annual Planning meetings: the outings on their yearly calendar are set by the adult Troop leaders.
Don't bypass this opportunity to ensure that Troop 171 is truly boy-led.
Adult Planning Meeting
Sunday,
September 11
It's that time of year where the Scouts will plan their annual calendar of activities. After that occurs on August 28, we will
need parents to attend the adult planning meeting on Sunday, September 11. We will be looking for many adult volunteers to
coordinate outings and fill other roles that are needed to make the year successful. We need a minimum of two adults for
every activity or we need to cancel those activities. A coordinator of an activity does not need to attend, but must ensure that
two adults are attending and all the minimum requirements for the activity are met (such as training requirements, health
forms, etc.). There is something for every parent to help with in Troop 171, so let us know your talents and we will get you
involved! All parents and Troop leaders are invited to plan support for the calendar the Scouts planned at their meeting on
August 28. Bring your calendar so you now your availability.
A Message from Sam Norman
Hey you guys its me! I wanted to say thank you, thank you, and thank you for all your love, compassion, and support through
the dark times I've had so far. I really enjoyed they candy gift basket you guys sent me and its been put to great use. I just
wanted to announce that I'll be trying to go to more of the scout meetings and doing more to help out around the church now
that I am feeling better. Also feel free to contact me anytime throughout the summer I really could use the company! My
number is 651-955-8753. I don't know if I'll be able to go to Tomahawk, this year but lets see how it all turns out!
Sam
Merit Badge Counselor Contact List
Name
Merit Badges
Kent Brost
First Aid/Hiking/Home Repairs/Personal Management/Safety/Wilderness Survival
Sue Figueroa
Gardening/Plant Science/Sustainability/Swimming/Theater
Dan Kainz
Chemistry/Citizenship in the World/Collections/Disabilities Awareness/ Medicine
Brad Kessler
Drafting/Fishing
Kelly Kessler
Sculpting
Eric Lee
Digital Technology/Geology/Horsemanship/Robotics/Skating/Weather
Tim Liffrig
American Heritage/Coin Collecting/Indian Lore/Electricity/Electronics
Stephanie Nicholson Salesmanship
Michon Pfeffer
Painting/Personal Fitness
John Simpson
Archery/Backpacking/Camping/Canoeing/Environmental Science/Fishing
Carolyn Solheim Cooking/Communications/Public Speaking
Brian Sullivan
Citizenship in the Community/Citizenship in the Nation/Cycling
Kathy Torralba
Family Life/Genealogy/Music/Pets/Reading/Scholarship
Charles Town
Chess/Computer Programing/Computers/Game Design/Metalworking
Paula Town
Reading/Stamp Collecting
Deb Zurales
Family Life
Phone Number
651.686.0916
651.714.1764
651.452.6149
952.212.0407
612.280.1429
763.447.8891
651.307.6613
952.884.5837
651.245.5578
952.953.6579
651.688.6470
651.354.3124
952.736.7651
952.891.8194
952.891.8194
952.431.1450
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind,
obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
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Troop 171 Scout Leader Contact List
Position
TROOP 171
Name
Patrol
Ben Alva
Tyler Solheim
Frank Sullivan
Rudy Simpson
Ethan Tracy
Chris Figueroa
Joe Matton
Daniel Ginzburg
Brayden Bruns
Devin Chastain
Keighvin Lee
Andres Kainz
Thomas DeWitt
Nikolas Shouler
Isaiah Pfeffer
Charlie Cruse
Conner Ruch
Matthew DeWitt
Tyler Hansen
Alex Lynch
Orsen Young
Brandon Torralba
Caden Nicholson
Senior Patrol
Senior Patrol
Senior Patrol
Senior Patrol
Warriors
Phantom Ninjas
Liberty Keepers
Liberty Keepers
Ice Phoenix
Warriors
Phantom Ninjas
Flaming Arrows
Liberty Keepers
Ice Phoenix
Warriors
Phantom Ninjas
Liberty Keepers
Ice Phoenix
Flaming Arrows
Liberty Keepers
Ice Phoenix
Phantom Ninjas
Liberty Keepers
Phone Number
Name
Position
Phone Number
Carolyn Solheim
Kent Brost
Deb Zurales
Eric Ginzburg
Paula Town
Dan Kainz
Kathy Torralba
Eric Lee
Sue Figueroa
Michon Pfeffer
Tim Liffrig
Luke Brockman
Adam Bruns
Chance Brost
Thomas Hastings
Pete Liffrig
Tom Loving
Christopher Nicholson
Tom Norman
John Simpson
Brian Sullivan
Tom Zurales
Lavonne Samlaska
Kris Connors
Conan DeWitt
Andrew Hastings
Brad Kessler
Kelly Kessler
Stephanie Nicholson
Brent Shouler
Gretchen Simpson
Committee Chair/New Scout-Parent Coordinator
Scoutmaster/New Scout-Parent Coordinator/Adult OA Rep
Committee Member/Secretary/New Scout-Parent Coordinator/Training Chair/FOS chair
Committee Member/Treasurer
Committee Member/Awards and Advancement Chair/Adult Librarian
Committee Member/Board of Review Chair
Committee Member/Newsletter/Health Forms Coordinator
Assistant SM/ASM New Patrols/Adult Webmaster
Committee Member/Uniform Compliance/COH Assistant/Eagle COH Assistant
Committee Member/Adult Quartermaster/Activities Chair
Assistant Scoutmaster/Troop Chaplain/New Scout-Parent Coordinator
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster
Assistant Scoutmaster/Ironman Bike Ride Coordinator
Assistant Scoutmaster
Chartered Organization Representative
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member/Fundraising Co-Chair
651.688.6470
651.686.0916
952.431.1450
651.994.0125
952.891.8194
651.452.6149
952.736.7651
763.447.8891
651.714.1764
651.245.5578
651.307.6613
651.454.5304
952-388-7251
651.403.0132
651.454.1935
651.431.1284
651.756.7109
952.884.5837
651.681.7983
952.953.6579
651.354.3124
952.431.1450
651.454.4542
612-221-8514
651-994-7171
651.454.1935
952.212.0407
612.280.1429
952.884.5837
612-802-9669
952.953.6579
Senior Patrol Leader
651.456.5845
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader/OA Rep/Patrol Quartermaster651.270.3681
Troop Quartermaster/Patrol Scribe
651.666.0873
Troop Scribe/Troop Guide/Patrol Quartermaster
952.953.6579
Patrol Leader
952.953.0740
Patrol Leader
651.714.1764
Patrol Leader
952.888.1986
Patrol Leader
651.454.8978
Patrol Leader
952.463.7698
Assistant Patrol Leader
612.877.1931
Assistant Patrol Leader/Webmaster
763.447.8891
Asst. Patrol Leader/Troop Guide/Den Chief/Outdoor Ethics 651.452.6149
Assistant Patrol Leader/Librarian
651.994.7171
Assistant Patrol Leader
952.836.9757
Patrol Quartermaster/Troop Instructor
651.245.5578
Patrol Quartermaster/Bugler
651.454.8978
Patrol Quartermaster
952.814.9231
Patrol Quartermaster
651.994.7171
Patrol Scribe
612.799.8415
Patrol Scribe
952.297.6349
Patrol Scribe
612-323-6581/ 612-961-5235
Chaplain Aide/Troop Guide
952.736.7651
Troop Historian
952.884.5837
Troop 171 Adult Leader Contact List
Scout Handbook Reminder
Scouts, if you're not yet First Class, remember to bring your Scout Handbook to every Troop meeting, and on
every outing, so that Troop Guides (or occasionally ASMs) can sign off on advancement requirements as you
complete them. Also, be sure to record each camping trip, and any service hours, on the pages at the back of the
Handbook. Troop Guides, when you sign and date a requirement for a Scout who's working toward Tenderfoot,
Second Class, or First Class, don’t forget to include the year.
TROOP 171 Newsletter
Kathy Torralba ~ Troop Newsletter
12329 Windsor Court
Burnsville, MN 55337
Merit Badge Reminder
Through participation in the Merit Badge program, a Scout acquires the kind of self-confidence that comes
only from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Instruction is offered in everything from animal science
and public speaking to swimming and communications, providing a young man with invaluable career, physical and
interpersonal skills. A Scout interested in a specific Merit Badge must first obtain a Merit Badge book, fill out the Merit
Badge card, locate a counselor and obtain the signature of the Scoutmaster prior to beginning the Merit Badge. Upon
completing the requirements, the Scout returns the Merit Badge card, signed by the counselor, to the Scoutmaster for his
signature. The Merit Badge card is then given to the Advancement Chairperson to record and submit the information.
Round Table Corner from Mrs. Zurales
Next Roundtable: Thursday, August 18. After two months off for good behavior, Roundtable returns in
August --BUT-- it'll be one week later than normal, to accommodate the 9 Troops that are at Summer Camp.
(Hey--that's us!). The August Roundtable is the "Cornfeed and Program Kickoff" and it typically starts at 6:00 PM.
In September, Roundtable will return to its "second-Thursday-of-the-month-at-7:00 PM" schedule.
Happy July Birthday to
Ben Alva,
Liam Harris, and
Nikolas Shouler!
On July 12,
Ben Alva turns 18!
We wish Ben
the very best
In his future
endeavors.