• .: Welcome to Troop 617 :.

    Our Boy Scout Troop is based in Southwestern Ohio and has a rich history. We are a member of the Dan Beard Council of Greater Cincinnati and our Troop Charter is held by The Northeast Community Church in Loveland Ohio. Our troop meets every Thursday night at 6:30 at The Northeast Community Church, 12079 Lebanon Road, Loveland Ohio 45140.
  • Next Meeting – January 26, 2012

    Posted By Webmaster on January 20, 2012

    Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday January 26th from 6:30 to 8:00 at Northeast Community Church. Please come prepared to continue working on your advancement and merit badges.

    Please rememeber to get your blue cards signed for Merit Badge Challenge.

    Next Meeting – January 19, 2012

    Posted By Webmaster on January 19, 2012

    Our next meeting will be held Thursday night, January 19th at 6:30 at Northeast Community Church. We will continue to work on our advancement and merit badges. Please try to wear your class A espicially if you want to do the Flag Ceremony.

    At 7:30 tonight we will talk about the High Adventure trip. Monies are due tonight to hold your spot!

    Also, please get your blue cards signed if you are doing Merit Badge Challenge this year!

    Troop617 is now on Twitter and Facebook

    Posted By Webmaster on July 30, 2009

    Do you Twitter or use Facebook?  If so come follow us at www.twitter.com/troop617 or Troop 617 Facebook Group

    Sign up to get updates and other messages. Both have security setup and you have to know the secret handshake to get in!

    Committee Meetings

    Posted By Webmaster on July 31, 2009

    The Committee Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month right after Scouts is over.

    2010 Rank Requirement Changes

    Posted By Webmaster on February 12, 2010

    In 2010 the Boy Scout Handbook has been updated to reflect new rank requirements. Here is the * LINK * to the BSA website.

    New Photos have been uploaded

    Posted By Webmaster on October 30, 2010

    Check out the Photo Gallery on the bottom right side of the page, summer camp pictures are avaialble.

    If anyone has pictures from event please let the webmaster know…..

    2012 Merit Badge Challenge

    Posted By Webmaster on December 1, 2011

    The Sign ups for Merit Badge Challenge is here and make sure you get signed up soon. Sign ups began on October 21st and last till all classes are filled.

    To Sign up for Merit Badge Challenge 2011 folllow this link….

    2013 National Jamboree

    Posted By Webmaster on November 9, 2011

    Have you heard that the 2013 National Jamboree will be held at the Scout facility at the new Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia! If you what to know what it’s all about please click on this THIS link for more details

    2012 Dues are due

    Posted By Webmaster on November 25, 2011

    As part of our re-chartering process we need to make sure that all active scouts and scout leaders are registered. Please make sure you pay your dues as soon as possible. If you have any questione please contact our Scout Master or Committee Chairman.

    Troop Christmas Party – December 22

    Posted By Webmaster on December 19, 2011

    Come celebrate the holiday spirit at Troop 617′s Christmas party. We’ll be playing cards and board games. Bring a dish to share, this year just scouts and leaders. 6:30 – 8:00pm.

    Extreme Web – Thursday December 8th

    Posted By Webmaster on December 5, 2011

    Instead of our usual meeting we will be having some fun!

    Please come to our Extreme Web event over at Web Extereme in West Chester, cost for all you can play lazer tag is $8.

    We will be leaving from the Northeast Community Church around 6:45 and arriving back at 8:45. You can also meet us at Web Extreme.

    For directions and details about the location please see their website HERE

    Rock Quest – Thursday December 15th

    Posted By Webmaster on December 5, 2011

    Instead of our usual meeting time tonight we will be doing some rock climbing!

    Please meet at Northeast Community Church at 6:30 to car pool over to Sharonville to the Rock Quest building. Cost for this trip is $12 and please wear your Class A uniform.

    We do need adult bolayers and if you want training the available times are: Weekend – 11, 1, 3, 5, 7:00. Week Day – 1, 3, 5, 7:00. These classes are free if you tell them you are with the troop.

    For more information about Rock Quest see their website HERE

    Red River Gorge – Backpacking and Repelling Oct 14-16

    Posted By Webmaster on December 1, 2011