Troop 286,
As a result of the home Monday Night Football Buffalo Bills game we are canceling our Scout Meeting for this Monday. I am awaiting final approval from Blessed Sacrament Church for use of the gym next Saturday 12/11/21 @ 6:30pm for our fitness retest for Tenderfoot.
Yours in Scouting
Dan
Troop 286,
Important Updates:
1. Troop 286 dues of $180 can be paid now. Please give dues to Maureen Dahlke during the meeting.
2. Let us know if your Scout wants Scout Life Magazine at a cost of $12.00 for 2022.
3. If your Scout is turning 18 in 2022, dues are prorated; ask Maureen Dahlke what that amount is.
4. A reminder that popcorn money is due.
4. Thank you everyone for the donations for Thanksgiving Dinners for Blessed Sacrament families, and a special thanks to Lisa Abramo for organizing and getting the dinners. The Pack and Troop are providing dinner for 4 families.
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
11/22/21
PUTTING TROOP GEAR AWAY FROM THIS WEEKEND’S CAMPOUT
Gathering Activity: 7:10 pm – 7:20 pm: Mum Ball with the Sky Ball
Opening: 7:20 pm – 7:30 pm:
Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm: Completing Patrol flags and having a patrol yell
Skill Instruction: 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Totin Chip
Closing: 8:15
Yours in Scouting,
Dan
Troop 286,
We will be holding a 286 Scout Group Holiday Bowling Activity for the Troop and Pack, Details as follows:
Your in Scouting
Dan
Troop 286,
Important information about the upcoming 2022 Scouting year:
1. Troop 286 dues of $180 for 2022 can be paid now.
2. Let us know if your Scout wants Scout Life Magazine at a cost of we believe $12.00 for 2022.
3. If your Scout is turning 18 in 2022 dues are prorated, ask Maureen Dahlke what that amount is.
Yours in Scouting,
Dan
Troop 286 Meeting Plan
11/1/21
WEAR YOUR MASK
Gathering Activity: 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Putting Troop gear away that is on the stage (ensuring gear is clean and dry before placing in storeroom)
Opening: 7:15 pm – 7:25 pm:
Patrol Corners: 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm: Making Patrol Flags
Skill Instruction: 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Cyber Chip teaching with the Patrol Leaders Council
Closing: 8:15 pm
Important Updates:
· Last day to sign up for the 11/19/21 – 11/21/21 Stonehaven Leanto Campout at a cost of $20. We have 8 signed up in a 12 person Leanto. If needed, we will reserve another Leanto.
· Campout 8 attendees so far: D Dahlke, O & M Shotwell, Q Williams, W Gladysek, E Mee, B Chatham & J Balcom.
· We are collecting back payments from Claimjumper $25.00 and payments for the Leanto Campout $20.00.
· As of this past Thursday no tables were upstairs in our meeting room. I will attempt to investigate this prior to our meeting.
Yours in Scouting,
Dan
In Person Scouting returns to T286 on 3/29/2021 at Blessed Sacrament Church . After 1 year of virtual meetings, T286 returns to in person meeting s following NYS and GNFC guidelines including masks and 6 feet social distancing,
March 15, 2020
The Greater Niagara Frontier Council continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 Virus and to make decisions on Scouting operations in the best interests of our youth, families, volunteers, and communities. This morning the Erie County Executive declared a State of Emergency in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus. All schools in the county have been ordered closed for tomorrow and citizens have been encouraged to avoid large public gatherings and to practice social distancing.
As a result of the State of Emergency now in effect, the Greater Niagara Frontier Council, BSA is suspending all in-person Scouting activities through March 31, 2020. This includes all unit meetings and activities, district and council events, activities and camping at our camp properties, and the operation of our Scout Service Center (including the Scout Shop).
We strongly encourage units, dens, and patrols to continue to meet virtually during this hiatus using video or phone conferencing at their regularly scheduled time. This is also a great time for Cub Scouts to work on Electives and for Scouts, BSA to work on Merit Badges. We would also encourage you to have your Scouts write letters or place phone calls to people that are in Nursing Homes and other facilities that have limited access to visitors. This is a great way for our Scouts to Do a Good Turn Daily while brightening the day for the Seniors in our communities.
The Council is working to identify resources and content to help you with your virtual meetings and will share them with you as they become available. If you have virtual programs you develop and are willing to share, please send them to us and we will make them available to others.
While the Scout Service Center will be closed through March 31, our staff will still be working (remotely in most cases) and will be available to provide support. Please feel free to call us at (716) 891-4073 and leave a message in the appropriate staff members voicemail box or e-mail us at gnfc@wnyscouting.org if we can help you in any way.
As this is an evolving situation, we will continue to provide updates as they become available and will make additional adjustments to our operations as necessary.
Yours in Scouting,Gary A. Decker Scout Executive & CEO Darlene Sprague Council President Joe Lane Council Commissioner
Troop 286,
Important Updates:
· $35.00 per person payment for Allegany Deep Fried Campout now due
· $50.00 New York City Trip deposit past due
· Sign up for Ninja Warrior out meeting on Sunday 3/29/20 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. At Build a Machine Fitness, 3095 Elmwood Avenue, Tonawanda NY 14217
· Information on Summer Camp coming soon
3/9/20 Meeting Plan
Board of Review Night
Service Patrol: Tristian Betterelli’s Patrol
Gathering Activity: 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Nail Balancing/Pipe Game Tristian S arrive @ 6:45 pm
Opening: 7:15 pm – 7:25 pm: Collection of the Gradle Stick
Patrol Corners 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm: Advancements
Skill Instruction 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm: First Aid instruction for Tenderfoot, 2nd class and 1st class, by Bryce and another scout
Merit Badge: 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm: Communications with Mr Schloerb
Closing: Awarding Gradle stick
Yours in Scouting
Dan
· Please come to the Ash Wednesday Fish Fry this Wednesday 2/26/20 and enjoy dinner with your family
· Last day to sign up for Scout Days at Holiday Valley on Saturday, 3/7/20
o $54.00 get you ski/board rental, professional group lesson, 8-hour lift pass and helmet rental (a $164 value for youth and $186 for adults).
o As you can see a great opportunity to learn to ski.
o Troop 286 Eagle Scout, and Ski Instructor for Holiday Valley, James Dahlke may come to provide you additional lessons after your paid lessons.
o For those going we will have a pot luck food party in the lodge and I am bringing chili.
o https://www.holidayvalley.com/
· Sign up for the 286 Scouting Groups Family Deep Fried Campout at Allegany State Park Group Camp 5 (watch video) $35.00 per person
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_isiXJM1XU
· Sign up for Build a Machine Ninja Warrior Training Out Meeting on 3/29/20 from 5 pm – 7 pm price will be # of participants divided by rental cost around $10.00 per person we believe
| Daniel Dahlke | 6:19 PM (2 hours ago) | ||
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Troop 286,
Important Updates:
· SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMP
· Last chance to sign up for no sledding campout $10 (no uniforms fun campout) Naples NY Camp Cutler Winter Cabin
o No Sledding campout is a time for relaxed fun. Where else for $10 can you spend a high-quality scouting weekend with your friends from Troop 286? Past activities have included a snowman sled race and longest sled ride. What ideas can you bring to this adventure?
· Committee Meeting
· Last chance to sign up for 2/17/20 Canalside Ice-skating and possibly curling
2/10/20 Meeting Plan
Committee Meeting Night
Service Patrol: Scout Falling Off Cliff
Gathering Activity: 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm: Compass Activity – Tristian Betterelli arrive @ 6:45
Opening: 7:15 pm – 7:25 pm: Collection of the Gradle Stick and Uniform Inspection
Patrol Corners 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm: Advancement
Skill Instruction 7:45 pm – 8:10 pm: Lashings – Emmett and Bryce
Merit Badge: 7:45 pm – 8:10 pm: Communications with Mr. Schloerb
8:10 pm – Closing a special Venture Crew 286 presentation on the Niagara Frontier Trails Metal
Closing: Awarding Gradle stick
Yours in Scouting
Dan