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There is no meeting tonight to observe  Memorial Day.

Troop 286,
There is no meeting tonight to observe  Memorial Day.
Please let me know your head count for th3 Botanical Gardens this Saturday
 
May 30: outmeeting at the Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218. 1pm-4pm is a self guided tour. Admission is free. This us a gardening merit badge requirement. We need a headcount of how many scouts and adults are attending. So far signed up: Mrs. Mayback, Luke & Erin Jaeger, Timmy, Harold, Evan, Me

Luke J & Erin, Lara & Andrew, Jill & Jase, Chris & Kenneth.

June 19-21: Claimjumper Campout! Don Miller. Troop 286 is the host Troop. We are in the same campsite as last year. We need RSVPs before June 1 with tshirt size. This campout is $30. Adults are needed to help run this event.
June 22: Cameron’s Eagle Court of Honor is at 7:30pm in the Dining Room. This is in lieu of a meeting.
ADK Canoe Trip: August 6-9. A deposit of $130 is due June 22. This is the appropriate cost of the trip.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting Plans May 18 at 6pm

Troop 286,
**Summer Camp money is due now. Scouts are $620. Scout must be paid to register for merit badges. Adults are $220. Checks can be made payable to Troop 286. Let us know if you’re paying with your Scout account** $20 for a camp shirt are available for pre order. Shirt sizes are Youth Large and up. June orders and $ are due no later than June 1 meeting. Let me know if want to use your Scout account.
 
We are having this week’s meeting 6pm-7pm before Sabres game 7 begins. 
 
BRING A CHAIR OR SOMETHING TO SIT ON.
 
6pm-6:15pm: gathering activity is capture the flag outside led by SPL & ASPLs
 
6:15pm-6:25pm: OUTSIDE opening/closing flags are led by Sebastian with Alex as a part of a communications merit badge requirement.
6:25pm-7pm: Mrs. Mayback is teaching Citizenship in the Community to: Alex, Kenneth, Andrew, Jase, Timmy, Sean, Evan, Oliver, Sebastian, Henry, Daniel,  Luke J, Gavin, Jackson, Zach. (Some of these scouts have partials for Citizenship in the Community). Other scouts who already have this merit badge can work on other partial merit badges or pre reqs for summer camp.
7pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.

What’s next?
May 25: no meeting on Memorial Day
 
May 30: outmeeting at the Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218. 1pm-4pm is a self guided tour. Admission is free. This us a gardening merit badge requirement. We need a headcount of how many scouts and adults are attending. So far signed up: Mrs. Mayback, Luke & Erin Jaeger, Timmy, Harold and Evan.
June 19-21: Claimjumper Campout! Don Miller. Troop 286 is the host Troop. We are in the same campsite as last year. We need RSVPs before June 1 with tshirt size. This campout is $30. Adults are needed to help run this event. The following Scouts are already signed up:  Luke P, Evan, Andrew, Jase, Timmy, Phoenix, Oliver, Sebastian, Zach, Henry, Kenneth, Sean. Who else?
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting Plan May the 4th

Troop 286,
**Summer Camp money is due asap. Scouts are $620. Scout must be paid to register for merit badges. Adults are $220. Checks can be made payable to Troop 286. Let us know if you’re paying with your Scout account**
 
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity is kickball led by Henry and Timmy outside 
 
7:15pm-7:30pm: Set up Flags for the Opening, tables & chairs, announcements. Sebastian is leading opening/closing with Alex as a part of a communications merit badge requirement.
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.

What’s next?
May 9: Lisa Abramo & the Pack need help with setting up and serving for Blue & Gold Dinner at 3pm. This will count toward service hours.
 
May 11: Jack Duffys Eagle Court of Honor 7:30pm. Please come in full uniform. Please RSVP to this. This is in lieu of a regular meeting. 
May 30: outmeeting at the Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218. 1pm-4pm is a self guided tour. Admission is free. We need a headcount of how many scouts and adults are attending.
June 19-21: Claimjumper Campout! Don Miller. Troop 286 is the host Troop. We are in the same campsite as last year. We need RSVPs asap with tshirt size. This campout is $30. Adults are needed to help run this.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback
Troop 286

Meeting 4/27 and beyond

Troop 286,
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity is Wiffle ball led by Mark and Zach, outside 
 
7:15pm-7:30pm: Set up Flags for the Opening, tables & chairs, announcements. Jackson is leading opening/closing with Alex as a part of a communications merit badge requirement.
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.

What’s next?
May 1-3: Allegany Family Campout (Pack & Troop) please RSVP to the Google form. Lisa and Dan are leading this event.
 
May 9: Lisa Abamo & the Pack need help with setting up and serving for Blue & Gold Dinner at 3pm. This will count toward service hours.
 
May 11: Jack Duffys Eagle Court of Honor 7:30pm. Please come in full uniform. Please RSVP to this.
May 30: outmeeting at the Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218. 1pm-4pm is a self guided tour. Admission is free. We need a headcount of how many scouts and adults are attending.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback
Troop 286

Monday 4/20

Bisons game sign up is due Monday at 10am. Text Lisa Abramo if you haven’t RSVP to attend with a ticket order: 716-479-1277.
We are welcoming 3 AOL scouts from Pack 286 attending our meeting.
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity is the paper airplane challenge. Work on folding a paper airplane to see which plane goes furthest off the stage & closest to a target. 
 
7:15pm-7:30pm: Set up Flags for the Opening, tables & chairs, announcements. Timmy is leading opening/closing with Alex as a part of a communications merit badge requirement.
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.

What’s next?
April 24: Bisons Scout Day Game & Campout. Lisa Abramo is leading this.  Please sign with through the Google Form:
 
May 1-3: Allegany Family Campout (Pack & Troop) please RSVP to the Google form. Lisa and Dan are leading this event.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting 4/13/26

Troop 286,
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity outside of capture the flag with Zach. He will review the rules we follow for the Claimjumper and play. 
 
7:15pm-7:30pm: Set up Flags for the Opening, tables & chairs, announcements. Henry is leading opening/closing with Alex as a part of a communications merit badge requirement.
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.

What’s next?
 
April 18: Earth Day Clean Up at Lincoln Park Pavilion next to Lincoln Pool at 9am. Lisa Abramo is leading this. Sign up with the google form: https://forms.gle/bwDEyGF9q8kC9xei7
 
April 24: Bisons Scout Day Game & Campout. Lisa Abramo is leading this.  Please sign with through the Google Form:
 
May 1-3: Allegany Family Campout (Pack & Troop) please RSVP to the Google form. Lisa and Dan are leading this event.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting 3/23 Town Board Meeting and beyond

Troop 286,
 
March 23: we are meeting at the Kenmore Municipal Building at 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217. We are meeting at 6:45pm in the lobby before we enter the town board meeting. Please wear your full Class A uniform shirt tucked. No crocs, No jogging pants please. We will be leading the Pledge! Attending this board meeting is one of the Communications Merit Badge requirements.
 
Wednesday, March 25: out meeting at the Aquatic Center. This will help fulfill many scouts swimming rank requirements. $7/person. We will have trained lifeguards helping any scout who is learning to swim and working on the BSA swim test. Swim for fun!
March 30: Recharter Dinner at 6:30pm – the whole family is invited to attend. Please bring a dish or dessert to share. A head count by March 25th is appreciated. The Troop is providing roast beef, rolls and horseradish.
April 4: Scouting for Food the Pack & Troop together are teaming up to collect food for a local food panty. Lisa Abramo has put together a sign up genius for food collection shifts at Tops on Young Street:
April 9-12: Big City Trip! Mr. Dahkle is leading this trip. $300 can be made payable to Troop 286.
April 18: is Earth Day Clean Up for Tonawanda. The Pack & Troop meeting Lincoln Arena at 9am. Please use the google form that Lisa Abramo put together to get a head count of who can attend.  This clean up goes for a couple hours.
May 1-3: Allegany Family Campout (Pack & Troop) please RSVP to the Google form. Lisa and Dan are leading this event.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback
Troop 286

Meeting Plans 3/16 & Beyond

Scouts: bring a container for taking home seeds and soil (shoe box size).
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity downstairs led by Alex
 
7:15pm-7:30pm: Set up Flags for the Opening, tables & chairs, announcements. Luke J is leading opening/closing with Alex as a part of a communications merit badge requirement.
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.

What’s next?
 
We are collecting money for a memorial in honor of Marc Varisco. Money/checks can be given to Kelly Mayback.
March 20-22: Popcorn Sellers Weekend: Electronics campout. Mrs.Mayback is leading this. You will
March 23: we are meeting at the Kenmore Municipal Building at 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217. We are meeting at 6:45pm in the lobby before we enter the town board meeting. Please wear your full Class A uniform.  No crocs, No jogging pants please. We will be leading the Pledge! This is one of the Communications Merit Badge requirements.
 
Wednesday, March 25: out meeting at the Aquatic Center. This will help fulfill many scouts swimming rank requirements. $7/person. We will have trained lifeguards helping any scout who is learning to swim and working on the BSA swim test.
March 30: Recharter Dinner at 6:30pm – the whole family is invited to attend. Please bring a dish or dessert to share. A head count by March 25th is appreciated. The Troop is providing roast beef, rolls and horseradish.
April 9-12: Big City Trip! Mr. Dahkle is leading this trip. Please see his email for more information.  Please RSVP to Mr. Dahlke at onedownatatime@gmail.com
May 1-3: Allegany Family Campout (Pack & Troop) please RSVP to the Google form. Lisa and Dan are leading this event.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting Plans 3/9 and beyond

Troop 286,
We have so many great things coming up. I am sorry for the lengthy email.
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity downstairs 
 
7:20pm-7:30pm: Set up Flags for the Opening, tables chairs, announcements. Kenneth is leading opening/closing with Alex as a part of communications merit badge requirements
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.
What’s next?
 
We are collecting money for a memorial in honor of Marc Varisco. Money/checks can be given to Kelly Mayback.
Saturday, March 14th: Service Time Opportunity!  The Pack is looking for help setting up for the Pinewood Derby at 1:30pm. They will also need help in the kitchen with snacks. Please send your email response to Lisa Abramo if your Scout can help! mrslisa68@yahoo.com
March 20-22: Popcorn Sellers Weekend: Electronics campout. Mrs.Mayback is leading this event. Sign up:
March 23: we are meeting at the Kenmore Municipal Building at 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217. We are meeting at 6:45pm in the lobby before we enter the town board meeting. Please wear your full Class A uniform.  No crocs, No jogging pants please. We will be leading the Pledge! This is one of the Communications Merit Badge requirements.
 
Wednesday, March 25: out meeting at the Aquatic Center. This will help fulfill many scouts swimming rank requirements. $7/person. We will have trained lifeguards helping any scout who is learning to swim and working on the BSA swim test.
March 30: Recharter Dinner at 6:30pm – the whole family is invited to attend. Please bring a dish or dessert to share. A head count by March 25th is appreciated. The Troop is providing roast beef, rolls and horseradish.
April 9-12: Big City Trip! Mr. Dahkle is leading this trip. Please see his email for more information.  Please RSVP to Mr. Dahlke at onedownatatime@gmail.com
May 1-3: Allegany Family Campout (Pack & Troop) please RSVP to the Google form. Lisa and Dan are leading this event.
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback

Meeting plans 2/23 & beyond

Troop 286,
7pm-7:15pm: gathering activity downstairs 
 
7:20pm-7:30pm: Set up Flags for the Opening, tables and chairs, announcements. Andrew is leading opening/closing with Alex as a part of communications merit badge requirements.
 
7:30pm- 8:20pm:  older scouts will be teaching 4a, 5b first aid requirements for Tenderfoot. 6b, 6d, 6e for second class to the younger scouts. There are a number of scoutmasters conferences/Board of Reviews for: Evan, Timmy, Sebastian, Andrew, Jase, Kenneth
8:20pm-8:30pm: Closing Flags & Announcements.
March 20-22 – Popcorn Sellers Weekend: Electronics campout. Kelly Mayback is leading this. Sign up:
April 9-12 Big City Trip! Dan Dahkle is leading this.
 
 
Yours In Scouting,
Kelly Mayback
Troop 286
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