- Bowling out meeting 1/28/19 Kenmore Lanes
- 2/10/19 out meeting BAMF fitness Elmwood Ave Tonawanda 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- 5/10/19 – 5/12/19 May Patrol Camp out at Sycamore Reservation Zoar Valley
- Merit badge schedule is different
- No meeting on 1/21/19 MLK Day
- Stay posted for information on the Klondike coming up the weekend after MLK day
Troop 286,
Important Troop Reminders:
· $125.00 due are now past due
· Troop holiday party next week 12/17/18 and we are requesting each family to bring a treat to share
· $20.00 due now for escape room
· Signup sheet out for Klondike, Snowshoeing, Deep Fried, Big City Trip and more, please check table
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
12/10/18
Gathering Activity: 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm:
· Egg drop, patrols will make their drop vessel with provided materials only. (Jack Orrange show up at 6:45)
Opening: 7:15 pm – 7:25 pm:
· Collection of Gradle stick
· Out Door Code:
o As an American, I will do my best
§ to be clean in my outdoor manners
§ Be careful with fire
§ Be considerate in the outdoors
§ and Be conservation minded.
Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm:
· Finishing your egg vessel, you have until 7:45
Merit Badge: 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Citizenship in the World with Mr. Crosby for 1st class scouts and above
Skill Instruction: 7:45 pm – 8:10 pm:
· Lashings and building a tri pod.
Egg Drop @ 8:10 followed by clean-up for everyone
Closing:
· Awarding of Gradle stick
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
Troop Information
4/16/18
Gathering Activity: 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Tarp Ball Game (Entire PLC arrive 2 6:45 pm to prep gathering activity)
Opening: 7:15 pm – 7:25 pm: Troop 286 Uniform Requirements (Solid Color Shorts, Scout Pants or Jeans, Neckerchief, Class A Uniform, Corresponding Patches [Rank, Position, Number])
Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm: Continued construction of Patrol Flags (Mr. Dahlke, and James Greene to bring sharpies)
Merit Badge: 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Citizenship Merit Badge (Mr. Crosby)
Skill Instruction: 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: (Patrols Bring Your Hobo Stoves and Buddy Burners to Meeting to finish building)
Closing: Uniform Inspection:
Upcoming information
Payments:
Herkimer: $85.00 due by 5/7/18
Summer Camp payments as follows:
FYI
Summer camp merit badge sign up begins 4/15/18 I believe. Scouts think about your merit badge schedule see attached PDFs.
Sky Zone Participants: Troop was charged more than I projected, and I am going to have to request an additional payment from participants. I have a call out to sky zone to finalize the amount. An extra $2 – $4 per jumper more may be requested. Information coming.
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
2/5/18
Service Patrol: PLC come at 6:45 pm to shovel the snow
Gathering Activity: Mumball (Using A Foam Pig) Phillip C, Chris R arrive @ 6:45 pm
Opening: Normal Opening
Patrol Corners: Advancements
Merit Badge: Communications with Mr. Schloerb
Skill Instruction: Directions (Day/Night) Without Using A Compass
Closing: Normal Closing (End At 8:30)
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
1/22/18
Service Patrol: Mongoose
Gathering Activity: PLC show up at 6:45 (7:00-7:15) The Eight Knot Contest – Bowline, Timber Hitch, Two Half Hitches, Square Knot, Sheep Shank, Taunt-Line Hitch, Sheet Bent, Clove Hitch – SCOUTS PRACTICE KNOTS BEFORE MEETING
Opening: (7:15) Normal
Patrol Corners: (7:25-7:35) Klondike Participants – Patrol Name, Yell, Menu Planning and Flag, Advancements for Everyone Else
Merit Badge: (7:35 – 8:10) (Tentative) Communications with Mr. Scholerb
Skill Instruction: (7:35-8:10) Knots, Lashings and Gateway Construction
Pre-Closing Cleanup: (8:10-8:15)
Closing: (End The Meeting At 8:30)
FYI:
· GNFC news on 1/31/18 Sky Zone jump event for selling $1,500 or more in popcorn. $4,000 Sellers Prize Vault happening also that night.
· Troop is now accepting empty ink cartridges to recycle and make $$$
Happy New Year!
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
1/8/18
Service Patrol: Mongoose (Arrive at 6:45pm to Shovel)
Gathering Activity: Human Knot (Phil Callari and Chris Reardon arrive @6:45pm)
Opening: Uniform Inspection
Patrol Corners: Advancements
Merit Badge: Communications (Mr. Schloerb) A special guest (Chelsea Siecczkarek) has agreed to come and teach the Scouts sign language
Skill Instruction: Second Half of Physical Fitness (For Tenderfoot Scouts)
Closing: Normal Closing
INFORMATION:
’18 Klondike of Yesteryear
Relive-Revive-Thrive
Relive the fun of an old fashion Klondike!
Traditional games * Best mustache * Best beard
Old fashioned campsite gateways
Obstacle course and more
Program Guide | Download
Troop 286 Holiday Party
!!!Requesting Holiday Snack From All Families!!!
No Uniforms
SERVICE PATROL: EVERYONE
ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENING:
· Cookie Decorating
· Ugly Sweaters welcome
· Christmas Carols
A group of Troop 286 Eagle Scouts have a message for the Troop.
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
12/4/17
Service Patrol: Golden Doughnuts
Gathering Activity: Tarp Island (Tyler Hamblen, John Abramo)
Opening: Normal Opening
Patrol Corners: Advancements
Merit Badge: Communications (Mr. Schloerb)
Skill Instruction: Scout Physical Fitness Requirements (Tenderfoot Scouts)
Closing: Normal Closing
Troop Information:
· Popcorn money is due
· Scout dues of $125 are due
· Please let us know if you want Boy’s Life @ an extra cost (last year $12)
· Sign in when you arrive to see Maureen Dahlke, Troop Treasurer, this will be on a first come first serve basis
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
11/20/17
(Board of Review)
Service Patrol: Eagles
Gathering Activity: Mumball (Phil Callari, Chris Reardon to Arrive @ 6:45)
Opening: Normal Opening
Patrol Corners: Advancements,
Merit Badge: None
Skill Instruction: Mapping With A Compass (Cole Marcotte, Chris Reardon, Connor Gilmartin, Tyler Hamblen)
Closing: Normal Closing
Upcoming Payments
Popcorn payments due no later than 12/4/17.
Troop dues of $125 will be due 12/4/17, and can be taken from popcorn earnings.
We may have a bowling out meeting on 11/27/17 PLC is planning this event information to follow.
Buffalo Escape Room is scheduled for 12/9/17 @ 7:00 PM located on Payne Ave in North Tonawanda cost $20 per person.