» Upcoming Events

2/8	Committee Mtg. - 7:00 p.m. NO TROOP MTG
2/8	Troop Mtg. - 7:00 p.m.
2/13	Cit. In the World MB Class 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2/20	Brandon Messina Eagle COH TBA
2/20	Pack 175 B&G Banquet Adam's Pointe Conf. Center 7:00 p.m.
2/22	Troop Mtg. - 7:00 p.m.
2/26	Campout - Wallace S.P. Leave TLS @ 6:30 p.m.
3/1	Troop Mtg. - 7:00 p.m. PLC @ 6:30 p.m.
3/8	Committee Mtg. - 7:00 p.m. NO TROOP MTG

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» Dutch Oven
Recipe of the Week

This one's not a dutch oven recipe but is real good.

Ingredients
cornish game hens
bacon
Directions
Wrap the hen in your favorite bacon and wrap in foil. Cook over fire and place in hot but indirect heat for about 25-35 minutes or longer-depending on how hot the flames are. The hen will have a nice smoky flavor from the bacon and remain very moist. Goes with anything.

International Scouting Comes to KC

(reprinted from the HOAC "Adventures in Scouting" newsletter)

International Scouting is a part of our own Scouting experience. This past year Emily Fisher, a Scout from the United Kingdom, worked on the camp staff at the Naish Scout Reservation. In the fall of 2009, Emily sent this email to express her thanks for this experience. International Scouting provides tremendous benefits for everyone involved.

Read Emily's e-mail here

BSA Approves 4 New Merit Badges
for 2009-2010

The National Council has been putting out the word to Councils about some new Merit Badges coming soon! Rumors of the majority of these being in developed starting surfacing back in March, but now they have been approved.

– Robotics merit badge approved. Requirements under development. Debut expected spring 2010.

– GPS/GIS merit badge approved. Requirements under development. Debut expected early 2010.

– Scouting Heritage merit badge has been approved. Requirements under development. Debut expected later this year.

– Scuba merit badge can now be earned.

Building a Better Fire Pit
A little known survival aid related to wilderness fire making skills is the Dakota Fire Hole, also known as the Dakota Fire Pit. This handy device is easy to construct and has marked advantages over other types of camp fire constructs. Once you make a Dakota fire hole and try it out, you may choose to use this method on a regular basis........... Read more here on the Dakota Fire Pit

Welcome to Troop 175

Boy Scout Troop 175 has been serving the Blue Springs, MO community since 1992. Since then, our program has helped over 60 boys attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Our Troop has an active outdoor program that includes monthly campouts, summer camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, and high-adventure trips to places such as Colorado, Philmont Scout Ranch, and the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota. These programs offer our young men unique experiences and are designed to be safe and fun while teaching them the values and morals they will need in order to become valuable assets and good citizens in both our community and nation.

We are chartered (sponsored) by Timothy Lutheran Church and we meet on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Timothy Lutheran Church South located on the northeast corner of Wyatt Rd. and South 7 Hwy. in southern Blue Springs, MO. However, despite our affiliation with the church, all religious denominations are welcome in our troop.

How Do I Join????

Boy Scouting is open to any boy between the ages of 11 and 18. For more information please feel free to drop us an email by clicking HERE or visit one of our weekly meetings.

How Can Parents Help???

Active, committed Leaders and parents are the heart and soul of a successful Troop and our Troop is no different. We welcome any and all new adult leaders who are willing to give of their time. Whether it is in a simple volunteer position or in a leadership role, you don't need to have any special abilities to make a huge difference in a young man's life. If you choose to become a leader, we will make sure that you are provided with any necessary training in order for you to perform in a variety of leadership roles.