Posts by Mark Oetinger

Rough rider camporee no meeting on Columbus day

It’s not too late for to sign up fot the Roughrider Camporee (PROGRAM GUIDE)at OppenheimPark October 19-20th. Payment of $20 and Permission Slips  due. Troop 286 is hosting this camporee.

Scouts will require the both normal troop permission slips from the link above and a signed waiver to allow them to participate on the rock wall (see email).  Many have paid but have yet to turn these in.   Adults must only sign the waiver.

Scouts should also dress in period attire.  A cowboy hat and bandana (or troop neckerchief) would be minimum. Scouts should also bring their Boy Scout Uniforms.

Monday’s meeting 10/7

Pre Meeting – Knots – Paul Orrange and Dan Beiter leading
Skills Instruction – Knots – Square/2 Half Hitches/Taut Line Hitch – John Kuschke, Will Crosby and Jimmy Dahlke teaching
Merit Badge – Citizenship – John Schmidt
This is our last meeting before the Roughrider Camporee at Oppenheim Park October 19-20th.  Payment of $20 and Permission Slips are due.  Troop 286 is hosting this camporee and we need help to make it succeed.  We ask parents to help us run the activities on Saturday 9 to 4pm.  You do not have to camp with us but you are welcome to camp if you like.  If you can help for even part of the day Saturday, that would help.  Please let Jason or Mark know.
Monday is also a Troop Committee meeting at 7:30.  All are welcome.

Remember to report your popcorn sales to Mr. Dahlke.

Bills game offer!

Buffalo Bills are offering a deal for Scouts; a discounted ticket of only $30 for the November 3rd game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. The link is below is a page on GNFC website calendar.   In most cases these tickets are more than half the price of a regular price ticket. Tickets will only be available for a short time until the event is a sell-out.

http://www.wnyscouting.org/event/discount-buffalo-bills-tickets-available-for-november-3rd-game/1427349

Follow the link and then click on the image or the Ticketmaster link to make your purchase online.  Make sure to enter the Promo Code GPSCat the Ticketmaster website to get the deal and the GNFC receives a donation for your ticket purchase.

diabetes walk

Diabetes Walk –This years walk is Saturday October 12th and they are looking for volunteers.  This is a good opportunity for the scouts to earn community service hours.  They could use help with setup, take down, route marshals, and a few other things.   The walk is in the morning so they could use help from 8am to 1pm or anywhere in between.  Parents, families and scouts are welcome to volunteer.  For more information contact.  Louie Callari  716-725-2642 or email lcallari@yahoo.com.

Monday’s out meeting 9/30

Monday’s Out Meeting 9/30 is Go Kart Racing at Adventure Speedway. Cost is $20 for 2 hours unlimited racing. Racing starts promptly at 7pm. You can arrive at 6:30 if you want an early start and finsih. Tokens for games are extra.

Adventure Speedway
3939 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Wheatfield, NY 14120
http://www.adventurelanding.com/parks/wheatfield/

Rain plan is the Paddock Golf Dome miniature golf.

Your webmaster,
Jimmy Dahlke

Mondays Meeting 6/17

T286

Mondays Meeting 6/17 is the Last Scout Meeting and is game night. Outside will be hockey and football so bring your equipment. Inside will be board games so bring your favorite games. Do not wear uniforms.

A scout from another troop, Patrick Crowley is asking for help on his Eagle Project. He is collecting used sneakers, shoes and sandals for Nicaragua (see attached). Clean out those closets and please bring them Monday night.

Joesph Strychasz from St Amelias is a Catholic Religious Emblem Counselor is looking for scouts who want to work on:

1) Year of Faith patch (about 30 minutes) YEAR OF FAITH SCOUT PATCH – Catholic Diocese of Dodge City

2) Ad Altare Dei (6-8 months) NCCS Boy Scout Emblems – Ad Altare Dei

Contact me if your interested

Yours in Scouting

Mark

Mondays Meeting 6/10

T286

Mondays Meeting 6/10

Pre Meeting: – Jimmy Dahlke

Merit Badge: Robotics – John Schmidt

Claimjumper Planning Meeting – Eric Brylinski and Patrol Leaders

Board of Reviews – Committee

Reminders:

1) Claimjumper is June 14th to 16th – Bring $20 and Permission Slips

2) Last Scout Meeting is June 17th

Monday’s Meeting 6/3

T286

Do not wear uniforms to this meeting. Bring tuna fish cans and egg cartons.

Pre Meeting: Ultimate Frisbee or Football Outside – Francis Beock

Buddy Burners, hobo stoves and fire starters – we will be making them – Elijah Congi

Merit Badge: Robotics – John Schmidt

Claimjumper Patrol Leaders – split troop into patrols for claimjumper

Committee Meeting

Reminders:

1) Claimjumper is June 14th to 16th – Bring $20 and Permission Slips

2) Last Scout Meeting is June 17th

Yours in Scouting

Monday May 27th – No Meeting on Memorial Day

Monday’s Meeting 5/13

T286

Monday’s Meeting 5/13

Pre Meeting: Football Outside – Francis Boeck

1st Year Scouts: Tenderfoot Requirements – Jimmy Dahlke/Matt Sternin

2nd Year Scouts: First Class 8b first aid – Francis Boeck

Merit Badge: Robotics – John Schmidt

Board of Reviews – Committee

Reminders:

1) Camporee at Fort Niagara payment is now $25: LEADERS GUIDE and Permission Slips

Next Week 5/20 is Skyzone 6:30-8pm $12. Arrive at 6pm Consent form required

Your in scouting

Mark

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