Posts by Mark Oetinger

Meeting Plans 1/12 and beyond

Troop 286,
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity – DOWNSTAIRS the Knot Challenge continues! 
 
7:20pm-7:30pm: Opening flags & announcements
 
7:30pm- 8:20pm: everyone will practice Klondike skills & meal plan, even if you are not attending the campout January 16‐18. (Communications merit badge will continue January 26.)
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements. 
This weekend, January 16-18th is our Troops very own Klondike campout at Don Miller Park in NT (the smaller cabin). We have a lot of fun planned for you! Please sign up using the google form: https://forms.gle/thH4VoNgHMetSgV38
Mr. Leggett and Mrs. Mayback are running this weekend. There is plenty room for more scouts and adults to sign up. Please join us!
 
Yours In Scouting, 
Kelly Mayback

Meeting Plan 1/5 and January Campout

7pm-7:20pm: gathering activity – DOWNSTAIRS the Knot Challenge continues! 
 
7:20pm-7:30pm: Opening flags & announcements
 
7:30pm- 8:20pm: Communications Merit badge speeches with Mr. Dahlke in our meeting space. The following scouts in this merit badge: Timmy, Sean, Kenneth, Henry, Zach, Jase, Gavin, Phoenix, Evan, Andrew, Jackson, Oliver, Sabastian, Luke P and Luke J. 
 
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements. Mr. Leggett will talk about the January campout.
 
January’s campout weekend is now the 16-18th at Don Miller Park in NT.  We are having our own Klondike.  Please sign up using the google form: https://forms.gle/thH4VoNgHMetSgV38
 
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your families. I will not be at Monday nights meeting. 
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Out Meeting Dec 29th is cancelled due to weather & January Campout Update

Troop 286,
Tomorrow Night Monday, December 29th we are having an out meeting 6:30pm-8pm at the Paddock Golf Dome, 175 Brompton Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150.  $6 for mini golf, $10 bucket of balls for driving range.  Please let me know if you are coming if you haven’t already responded.  Family is welcome to join us. Any Class B Scouting shirt is encouraged.
***January’s campout weekend is now the 16-18th at Don Miller Park in NT.  We are having our own Klondike.  Please sign up using the google form: https://forms.gle/thH4VoNgHMetSgV38
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your families.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting Plans 12/8

Troop 286,
7pm-7:20pm: gathering activity – DOWNSTAIRS the Knot Challenge continues! 
 
7:20pm-7:30pm: setup chairs for merit badge. Opening flags & announcements
 
7:30pm- 8:20pm: Communications Merit badge with Mr. Dahlke in our meeting space. The following scouts in this merit badge: Timmy, Sean, Kenneth, Henry, Zach, Jase, Gavin, Phoenix, Evan, Andrew, Jackson, Oliver, Sabastian, Luke P and Luke J. 
 
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements. 
What’s Next:
December 15 Christmas Party – please wear your Christmas sweaters/shirts. Bring a snack to share. Please bring ingredient listing for those with peanut/tree nut, dairy allergies.
January 23-25 Winter Klondike at Scouthaven. More info to follow.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback
Troop 286

Scout Days @ Holiday Valley & Snow Sports Merit Badge 12/13/25 and 12/14/25

Troop 286,

Details on the opportunity to learn to ski or snowboard for $68 which includes: lift ticket, ski rental and lesson (over $200 value).  I will have a sign up sheet at Monday’s meeting.  See flyers for details.  Transportation to and from is the responsibility of each family.  If event gains enough interest scouts may have the chance to go with another scout family.  I will be there Saturday to offer additional instruction if needed.    I will be offering the Snow Sports Merit Badge as part of this exciting offer!
Yours in skiing,
Dan


Meeting Plan 12/1

Troop 286,
Thank you for all the Thanksgiving meal donations!
 
7pm-7:20pm: gathering activity – DOWNSTAIRS the Knot Challenge continues! 
 
7:20pm-7:30pm: setup chairs for merit badge. Opening flags & announcements
 
7:30pm- 8:20pm: Communications Merit badge with Mr. Dahlke in our meeting space. Communication merit badge 5-minute speeches.  The following scouts in this merit badge: Timmy, Sean, Kenneth, Henry, Zach, Jase, Gavin, Phoenix, Evan, Andrew, Jackson, Oliver, Sabastian, Luke P and Luke J. 
 
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements. 
What’s Next:
December 15 Christmas Party – please wear your Christmas sweaters/shirts. Bring a snack to share. Please bring ingredient listing for those with peanut/tree nut, dairy allergies.
January 23-25 Winter Klondike at Scouthaven. More info to follow.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback
Troop 286

Meeting Plan 11/24

Meeting Plan 11/24

We are gathering at 7pm at the track next to the parking lot for the gathering activity. It will be dark. Please dress for cool temps!
 
7pm-7:30pm: gathering activity – Second Class Physical Test for Andrew N, Jace G, Kenneth B, Luke J and Gavin L. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bring a full water bottle and headlamp/flashlight The whole will help & encourage them.
 
7:30pm-7:35pm: opening flags & announcements
 
7:35-8:20pm: Communications Merit badge with Mr. Dahlke in our meeting space. The following scouts need this merit badge: Timmy, Sean, Kenneth, Henry, Zach, Jase, Gavin, Phoenix, Evan, Andrew, Jackson, Oliver, Sabastian, Luke P and Luke J. 
 
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements. Last night to sign up & pay for Camp Cutler weekend.
What’s Next:
We are collecting $ donations for the annual Thanksgiving meals. We help 4 families with a full Thanksgiving meal.
December 15 Christmas Party – please wear your Christmas sweaters/shirts. Bring a snack to share. Please bring ingredient listing for those with peanut/tree nut, dairy allergies.
January 23-25 Winter Klondike at Scouthaven. More info to follow.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback
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The following is what we will do for the communication merit badge at tomorrow night meeting.:
  1. Interview someone you know fairly well, like, or respect because of his or her position, talent, career or life experiences. Listen actively to learn as much as you can about the person. Then prepare and deliver to your counselor an introduction of the person as though this person were to be a guest speaker, and include reasons why the audience would want to hear this person speak. Show how you would call to invite this person to speak.
  2. Find out about three career opportunities in communication. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.
Yours in Scouting,
Dan

Meeting Plans for 11/17

Meeting Plans for 11/17
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity is in the committee room downstairs. Knot Challenge Part 2 led by youth leaders.
7:20-7:30pm: set up flags, tables & chairs. Opening flags & announcements
7:30-8:15pm: Communications Merit badge with Mr. Dahlke in the meeting space: Timmy, Sean, Kenneth, Henry, Zach, Jase, Gavin, Phoenix, Evan, Andrew, Jackson, Oliver, Sabastian, Luke P and Luke J. See Dan’s email for the homework.
8:15-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements. Thanksgiving meal donation $ collection.
 
Popcorn: Tom Duffy will bring popcorn orders to the meeting. Please let him know you will there or need other arrangements for pick up 716-417-2652. He lives at 312 Dexter Terrace, Tonawanda 14150. His email is thomas.duffy@verizon.net
What’s Next:
December 15 Christmas Party – please wear your Christmas sweaters/shirts. Bring a snack to share. Please bring ingredient listing for those with peanut/tree nut, dairy allergies.
January 23-25 Winter Klondike at Scouthaven. More info to follow.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting Plans for 11/10 

Meeting Plans for 11/10
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity is in the committee room (where the communications merit badge was last week) Knot Challenge led by youth leaders.
7:20-7:30pm: set up flags, tables & chairs. Opening flags & announcements
7:30-8:15pm: Communications Merit badge with Mr. Dahlke in our meeting space. The following scouts need this merit badge: Timmy, Sean, Kenneth, Henry, Zach, Jase, Gavin, Phoenix, Evan, Andrew, Jackson, Oliver, Sabastian, Luke P and Luke J.
8:15-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements. Last night to sign up & pay for Camp Cutler weekend.
What’s Next:
We are collecting $ donations for the annual Thanksgiving meals. We help 4 families with a full Thanksgiving meal.
November 14-16 camping weekend at Camp Cutler (Maxion Lodge) 7131 Gulick Rd, Naples, NY 14512. $20/person. Signup with this link:
December 15 Christmas Party – please wear your Christmas sweaters/shirts. Bring a snack to share. Please bring ingredient listing for those with peanut/tree nut, dairy allergies.
January 23-25 Winter Klondike at Scouthaven. More info to follow.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting Plans for 11/3

Meeting Plans for 11/3
 
7:15pm: setup tables and chairs
7:20pm: opening flags & announcements
7:30-8:15pm: Communications Merit Badge with Mr. Dahlke during the parents meeting.
We want at least one parent/grandparent to attend. This meeting is so that you and your Scout can better know what to expect to be prepared to make our activities more successful.
Agenda (not in any specific order):

Meet the Leaders
Tour our new meeting place
Advancement
Packing Lists
Borrowing Troop gear
Uniforms & Scoutbooks
Payments for dues & fees
Cell phone policy
Need for help from more Parents
Troop Calendar
Fundraising
The new Youth Protection Program
8:20pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.
What’s Next:
We are collecting $ donations for the annual Thanksgiving meals. We help 4 families with a full Thanksgiving meal.
November 14-16 camping weekend at Camp Cutler (Maxion Lodge) 7131 Gulick Rd, Naples, NY 14512. $20/person. Signup with this link:
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback
Troop 286
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