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Meeting Plan 12/9/19 Eggcellent Meeting

Important Troop Reminders:

· We need to plan the cleanup and organization of our storeroom that will occur over our holiday break

· Sign up for Buffalo Escape Room 12/20/19

· Canal Side Holiday ice skating downtown on 12/27/19 at 6:00 pm

· Troop Holiday Meeting next week 12/16/19 we are requesting snacks from families and Scouts can bring table top board games to play

Troop 286 Meeting Plan

Excellent Troop Activities

12/9/19

Gathering Activity: 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm:

· Egg Race Jack O arrive at 6:45 pm

Opening: 7:15 pm – 7:30 pm:

· Collection of Gradle stick

Merit Badge:

· Disabilities awareness Mr Evans will meet with participants in main room individually

Patrol Corners and skill instruction: 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm:

· Egg Drop each Patrol will construct a container with the goal of keeping their egg safe

Closing:

· Awarding of Gradle stick

Yours in Scouting

Dan

Meeting Plan for 12-2-19 NEW PATROL NIGHT

Important Updates: Annual Troop Dues of $155.00 per Scout are due

· Popcorn money for all Scouts sales is also due tomorrow

· Sign up for the following:

o Escape Room 12/20/19

o Canalside Holiday Skating Friday 12/27/19 6 pm – 8 pm Scouts provide your own ride to and from

§ https://buffalowaterfront.com/activities/ice-skating

o Klondike 1/24/20 – 1/26/20 @ Camp Stonehaven

Troop 286 Meeting Plan NEW PATROL NIGHT

12/2/19 Service Patrol: Everyone

Gathering Activity: 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Mum Ball or Scout Trivia (Jack O, John A and Emmett L arrive at 6:45 pm)

Opening: 7:15 pm – 7:25 pm: Collection of the Gradle stick

Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm: Meet your new Patrol as the three new patrols are:

· New Scout Patrol with Bryce Chatham as Patrol Leader

· Tristan Betterelli Patrol Leader (Emmett Leader will assist)

· Tristan Solomon Patrol Leader (John Abramo will assist)

· Senior Patrol Leader Jack Orrange will oversee all Patrols

· Adult Leadership will provide direct supervision and support to all patrols with Jay Balcom and Matt Surowiec providing that for the New Scout Patrol

New Patrols to complete the following together:

· Election of an Assistant Patrol Leader

· Establish a Patrol Name

· Establish a Patrol Yell

· Create an Patrol Flag

Patrol Leaders Council to hold a brief meeting

Closing: Awarding Gradle stick

Yours in Scouting,

Dan

11/18/19 Meeting Plan and updates

Important Updates

·       $155 Troop 286 annual dues payable now through 12/2/19

·       The following link is for waiver instructions for next out meeting 11/25/19 at get air, 800 Young St, Tonawanda, NY 14150 @ 6:30 (the old BJ’s) $21.00 per scout for 2 hours of jumping

o   https://tonawanda.getairmanagement.com/GroupWaiver.html

Troop 286 Meeting Plan

11/18/19

Service Patrol That Patrol (Jack Orrange)

Gathering Activity:  7:00 pm – 7:15 pm:  Mum Ball

Opening:  7:15 pm – 7:25 pm:  Collection of the Gradle stick

Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm:  Height/Birthday Check

Merit Badge:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Disabilities Awareness with Mr. Evans and Mr. Dahlke (Bring your list of disabilities)

Skill Instruction:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm:  Continuation new advancement learning program (Emmett, Ryland, John, Alex)

·       Scout Rank:  requirements 1c – 1f, 2 all of it, 4b

·       Tenderfoot:  All requirements  

·       2^nd:  1b, 2f, (6,7,8,9,10,11everything)

·       1^st:  All Requirements

Closing:  Awarding Gradle stick

Yours in Scouting,

Dan

Meeting Plan for 11/4/19

Important Updates:

· As a result of the increase in the BSA registration costs due are now $155 per scout and payable by 12/2/19

· $125 for Toronto Trip is due

· Take order popcorn pickup with be at the Dahlkes house information to follow

Troop 286 Meeting Plan

11/4/19

Leadership Patrol

Gathering Activity: 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Spaghetti Marshmallow Challenge (Jack and Emmett arrive at 6:45 pm with supplies)

Opening: 7:15 pm – 7:25 pm: Collection of the Gradle stick

Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm: Completion of Spaghetti Marshmallow Challenge

Merit Badge: 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Disabilities Awareness with Mr. Evans and Mr. Dahlke (Bring your list of disabilities)

Skill Instruction: 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Continuation new advancement learning program (Emmett, Ryland, John, Alex)

· Scout Rank: requirements 1c – 1f, 2 all of it, 4b

· Tenderfoot: All requirements

· 2nd: 1b, 2f, (6,7,8,9,10,11everything)

· 1st: All Requirements

Closing: Awarding Gradle stick

Yours in Scouting,

Dan

Meeting plan

Important Updates

·       $75.00 due for Herkimer Trip

·       Scouts bring your books for advancement sign off

Troop 286 Meeting Plan 10/7/19

Gathering Activity:  7:00 pm – 7:15 pm:  Tarp Ball (Jack arrive at 6:45 pm)

Opening:  7:15 pm – 7:25 pm:  Collection of the Gradle stick, Uniform inspection

Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm: Finish Patrol flag, name, yell

Merit Badge:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Last First Aid with Mr. Evans

Skill Instruction:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm:  Continuation new advancement learning program.  Concentration on Scout level advancement. (Emmett, Ryland, John, Alex) 

Closing:  Awarding Gradle stick, Random Scout why are you a scout?

Updates and meeting plan

Important Updates

·       Anyone who attended the cave of the winds trip your $11.00 payment is due to the Troop

·       Last night to sign up for the Herkimer Diamond Mine 10/11/19 – 10/13/19 trip is $75.00 that includes Trip, lodging, Diamond Mine, Howes Caverns and all meals.

·       If you have not payed for Legacy 19 payment is due $30.00

Troop 286 Meeting Plan

9/30/19

Gathering Activity:  7:00 pm – 7:15 pm:  Ultimate Frisbee (Jack arrive at 6:45 pm)

Opening:  7:15 pm – 7:25 pm:  Collection of the Gradle stick

Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm:  Patrol name, flag and yell

Merit Badge:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: First Aid with Mr. Evans and Mr. Dahlke

Skill Instruction:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm:  Introduction of new advancement learning program (Emmett, Ryland, John, Alex) 

Closing:  Awarding Gradle stick

Troop updates 9/23/19

Important Updates

·       Deadline 9/23/19 to sign up for Legacy 19 and get t-shirt, $30.00 due for this and we need t-shirt size

·       Cave of the Winds out meeting on 9/28/19 sign up deadline is tomorrow 9/23/19, possible group rate of $15.00, update to be provided at meeting

·       Sign up for Herkimer Diamond Mine Trip on 10/11/19 – 10/12/19 Tentative pricing $75.00 for Diamond Mine and Howes Caverns

Troop 286 Meeting Plan

9/23/19

Gathering Activity:  7:00 pm – 7:15 pm:  Mystery activities (Emmett arrive 6:45)

Opening:  7:15 pm – 7:25 pm:  Collection of the Gradle stick, Why are you a scout?

Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm:  Patrol name, flag and yell

Merit Badge:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: None

Skill Instruction:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Troop to review all leadership positions and reporting lines 

Closing:  Awarding Gradle stick

IMPORTANT meeting plan change

Significant events have occurred over the last few days pertaining to the electronics recycling event that everyone needs to become aware of, as it’s dramatically changing our meeting plans for tomorrow.  Events have unfolded as follows:

·         John Abramo requested the Troop to hold this recycling event and Mr. Dahlke said “great idea”

·         Event planned and posted on social media

·         Post has gone viral with over 16,000 views as it has been shared by Erie County, Town of Tonawanda Police, Sheridan Park Fire, Ellwood Fire, and another 200 miscellaneous shares

·         This now becomes our responsibility to be prepared so we are taking these steps for our meeting tomorrow

o   No Uniforms wear your class B or favorite scout t-shirt

o   Many if not all scouts will be expected to work the event

o   We are attempting to secure a trailer to accept all electronic waste for recycling

o   Event goes from 7pm – 9pm

o   We are only accepting drop offs no scout will pick up material from houses

o   Mr. Dahlke will attempt to put up clear and direct signage in parking lot to direct the flow of traffic

o   Mr. Dahlke’s Truck and Jim Chatham’s Truck will be positioned on Claremont and Wendel at edge of parking lot

o   Town Police have been notified and will be patrolling the area during event

o   Today Mr. Dahlke is attempting to get orange traffic control cones

o   Adults only bring flashlights to control traffic after dark

o   Reminder do a good turn daily and service work is important

o   We will attempt to have a fun event PLC has planned for the night if able

o   Scouts not engaged by this event will work on advancement upstairs

o   Any past Troop 286 members are welcome to assist for the evening

o   All efforts are benefiting camp good days!

Meeting and upcoming activities

Out meeting!

Monday 4/29/29 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Lincoln Park, 299 Decatur Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14223No Cost
Scouts bring your Frisbee and learn how to play disc golf.

Campout

Mark Oetinger will be unable to attend this event as he has leadership responsibilities with the World Jamboree occurring the same weekend.  We will have to put our thoughts together on another way to celebrate Mark’s 50 years of camping with Troop 286.

4/15/19 Troop 286 Meeting Plan

Troop 286,

Important updates:

·       Philadelphia Big City Trip remaining $120.00 past due

·       Summer Camp payment due now

o   $355.00 Per Scout

o   $150.00 Per Adult

·       Check signup sheets

Troop 286 Meeting Plan

Committee Meeting

OA Elections

4/15/19

Gathering Activity:  7:00 pm – 7:15 pm:  Ultimate Frisbee in the parking lot with adult supervision (PLC members bring Frisbee and arrive at 6:45 pm)

Opening:  7:15 pm – 7:25 pm:  Collection of the Gradle stick

Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm:  Jeff Wagner speaks to Troop 286 about OA elections.  to be eligible 286 Scouts must be a registered Scout, 1^st class or higher in rank, have spent time camping and nominated by Troop 286

Merit Badge:  7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: First Aid with Mr. Evans and Mr. Dahlke

Skill Instruction:  7:45 pm – 8:00 pm:  Care and proper maintenance of light weight camping stoves Emmett L teaching

OA election 8:00 pm 8:15 pm

Closing:  Awarding of the Gradle stick,

Neckerchief contest announcement from Kelly Mayback

Yours in Scouting,

Dan