Troop 16 Celebrates Another Eagle

It is with distinct pleasure that I announce that Sean L. has earned the rank of Eagle, and joins the brotherhood of Troop 16 Eagles at #85!

Last night, Sean sat before his Eagle Board of Review, and I am told that he did an outstanding job. He received positive comments about his project, his goals and hopes for the future, and his Scouting career. Of course, for those of us that know him, that comes as no surprise.

His Board included: Steve Showell, his District Eagle Advisor; Nate Smith, an Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster from Troop 16; Stevan Strain, an Eagle Scout and owner of the Warhorse Inn (especially fitting given Sean’s desire to attend culinary school and one day open his own restaurant);  Ryan Mead, Eagle Scout and parent of one of our newest scouts; and Guy Fittje, Outstanding Scouter and parent of three of T16’s current scouts.  Thanks to these gentlemen for being a part of a very special evening.

Please join me in congratulating Sean on his fine achievement!

Watch for news about two upcoming Eagle Courts of Honor for our two latest Eagles.  We expect several more this year, as well, so if you’d be interested in sitting on a Board of Review, please contact Mrs. Santy. No experience needed.

Easter Parking Cancelled

The church has decided that it will staff its own parking for Easter this year. For those that signed up, thank you, but your services are no longer needed.

Congratulations Outstanding Scouters!

Troop 16 has a lot to be proud of…not only for the outstanding scouts that call Troop 16 home, but for all our outstanding scouters.  Recently there was a Pioneer Trails District dinner honoring the 2009 Outstanding Scouters.  Please join me in congratulating our very own Outstanding Scouters:  Mark Ahrens, Gary Carroll, Joe Kjar, Ben Jimerson and Al Pacheco.  These gentlemen exemplify what true adult leadership is all about.  Congratulations!

100th Anniversary Celebration Coming to Denver Sept 3-6

Adventure Base 100 is coming to Denver September 3-6, 2010. This mobile display will unfold into a 10,000 square foot campus of interactive and immersive scout-related experiences. The campus will feature; the “Go Scouting! Dome”, a multi-sensory experience that uses an Imax-like domed screen; a ropes course; a zip line experience; a traveling scouting museum; a stage; a time capsule; a green screen; and much more to create the ultimate scouting experience.

Find out more or sign up to volunteer at www.denverboyscouts.org/adventurebase and www.adventurebase100.org.

Geology Merit Badge Opportunity

Dinosaur Ridge will be hosting a Boy Scout Day at Dinosaur Ridge on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This is the same weekend as our May Survivorman Campout, but could be a nice opportunity if you can’t go camping that weekend.

For those interested, this can be a great way to work through the Geology Merit Badge. The cost is $3/scout and you must register by April 15th.

Click on this link for the Registration Form and for more information.

2010 Planning Calendar Updated

We have had several changes to our Troop 16 2010 Annual Planning Calendar this week, including the Church Work Day date (now April 24th), the Mock Disaster (now April 20 and May 4), etc.  I have posted an updated calendar online tonight.

Please check it out, print it, and plug the changes into your family calendars.  See you on the scouting trail!

Class B Uniform and Gear Orders

Troop 16 is planning to place an order for Class B Uniforms and Gear after next Tuesday’s meeting.  If you are interested in purchasing some Class B gear, please follow the link above to the order form and be sure to turn in your order to Mr. Abell at the Fun Night, or drop it by his house at 11668 S. Cormorant Circle.

District Merit Badge College 4/17/10

Pioneer Trails District will host a Merit Badge College on 4/17/10, right here in Parker.  Registration is  open.  Many of you have asked me about First Aid or Emergency Preparedness classes.  Well, here they are!  Sign up ASAP to ensure you get the classes you want.  Click here to go to the website:  http://denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?orgkey=1775&id=75453

Church Work Day CHANGED to April 24th

The MANDATORY Church Work Day is coming up on April 24th from 8:00 am to around Noon. This is one of the few times during the year that we give back to the church that gives us so much during the year. All scouts are expected to participate, or follow troop policies if they are unable to. Adults, we could use your help, too.

Sign up by clicking on the Church Work Day link.

Help Needed with Easter Parking

Parker United Methodist Church is calling on its Troop 16 Scouts to help with Easter Parking. Easter is April 4th, and the services will run throughout the morning. Follow the link to Easter Parking for more details and to sign-up. Be sure to mark your calendars!