Troop 175

Troop 175 is a Scouts BSA troop headquartered at St. Edward Catholic Parish in Jeffersontown, KY.

Meetings:

During the School Year: Sundays at 5:00pm
During the Summer: Tuesdays at 7:00pm

April 2026

Thursday April 23

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Philmont Planning Meeting
Church Office Basement
David Lawrence
Monthly planning and training meeting for 2027 Philmont crew
https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6916790

Friday April 24 12:00 am – Sunday April 26 11:45 pm

Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH

National Museum of the US Air Force; Dayton, OH

David Lawrence

We will be visiting the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, OH. The museum features more the 350 vehicles in 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Galleries include aircraft, engines, equipment, and weapons of the US Air Force. Gallery themes include World War II, Cold War, Space, Presidential, and many more. Visit the following links for more information.Official museum site: National Museum of the USAFYouTube: https://youtu.be/YXO24OlTYOo?si=bYNJ0bESr6F_8nFiWe will be staying at the Wright Patterson Scout Camp. This campsite is located on the Wright-Patterson AFB, adjacent to one of the runways. Since this is on a military base, adults will have to show a form of ID. Scouts do not need an ID. Rosters must submitted to the AFB two weeks ahead of visit. RSVP by March 29th.We will need driver’s license numbers from all adults attending to submit with the roster.YouTube: https://youtu.be/ELlm8j0OR7k?si=sfD2Y0J7lkjbs4maCost – $30 for youth / $15 for adults This trip is subsidized by troop fundraising

https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6879317

Sunday April 26

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony
St. Edward Cafeteria
David Lawrence
Welcome our new Scouts from the Cub Scout pack. The pack’s Arrow of Light cubs will receive their last rank and transition to the troop. Let’s welcome our new members. Dessert and light refreshments served during event.
https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6928015

Thursday April 30

6:00 pm – 11:45 pm: Thurby Churchill Downs Cleanup
Location was not specified
David Lawrence
This is one of our largest fundraising projects for the troop. We have three major troop wide fundraising events to support the troop and subsidize our activities. We remove trash and clean up a portion of Churchill Downs after the racing events each night. Every scout and a parent are required to attend at least one. Thurby, Thursday April 30 is reserved for Philmont High Adventure participants (who must also work either May 1 or May 2).Signup
https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6928018

May 2026

Saturday May 9

9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
St. Edward Parish Office Basement
David Lawrence
Training course for all youth leadership positions and those looking to be leaders in the future. All our new positions should attend. Scouts will learn how they can work with other troop leaders and provide strategies for dealing with challenges they may face.Lunch provided
https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6930123