Scoutmaster Conference Night

Are you ready for a scoutmaster conference for your next rank? Do you just need to have a 1-on-1 conversation with Mr. Abell? If so, there is a scoutmaster conference night coming up on Monday, September 20th from 7:00pm until the last one ends. Email Mr. Abell to get a time to meet with him, then follow the advancement information online under the Resources tab to get prepared. Make sure you bring your Troopmaster printout and Scoutmaster Conference Worksheet.

Training Opportunities

In 2011, all ASM’s, Committee Members, and other Direct Contact Leaders from all Troops across the country will need to be fully trained in their position in order to remain registered with the Troop as an adult leader. As a result, both the District and the Council will be providing opportunities to get trained. We all owe it to our boys to be fully trained.  Please remember to turn in your training completion certificate and your receipt to the troop.  The troop pays a subsidy for all adult training.

University of Scouting

The University of Scouting offers adult scouters a wide variety of training class, from the required classes to training in camping skills, camp cooking, and a variety of others. It will be held on October 23rd at Thomas Jefferson High School from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. The cost is $35/person for a full day of training. To find out more, click here.

Trainingpalooza

Once each quarter, the District Roundtable Staff will offer a full day training event to knock out the basic training for all scouter positions. The next Trainingpalooza will be held at the LDS Stake House on Bayou Gulch near Ponderosa HS on September 11th. To find out more or to register for the training of your choice, go to the Denver Area Council Training Page

CPR Training

The District has arranged a great opportunity to get CPR Trained, as well. The cost is $20 per person. The date is November 20th. 3 Sessions will be offered. More info to come.

Adventure Base 100 Needs Help

Are you wondering what more you could possibly be doing this weekend? If selling popcorn and working at the Smokin’ Brew BBQ are not enough scouting fun for you, consider this…

On the morning and afternoon of Saturday, Sept 4th our District is going to be covering the Adventure Base 100 with staffing.  If you are available to help in this special 100th Anniversary traveling road show please signup.  It is truly an awesome event with a COPE course, Stage, Geodome, Commemorative Penny Press, and much more!

If you have a talent and would like to be a part of the Adventure Base 100 Stage performances please sign up.  Everything from Rock’n'Roll to Eagle Ceremonies to Magic Shows to Woodbadge Beadings are going to be on the stage.  We however have tons of room for people to signup. Pioneer Trails needs help from 2:30 - 5:30pm.

To be on the Stage or to be on Staff or to even just learn about the Base please go to the Adventure Base 100 webpage.

Shortcuts:

• I would like register to be on Staff for a time period
• I would like to do a skit, act, presentation, or something else on the stage 

Popcorn Show-n-Sell Signups Online

Troop 16’s Popcorn Kernel, Mr. Rasmussen, has arranged several opportunities for scouts to work at a Show-n-Sell. Show-n-Sells are a great opportunity to get ahead on your popcorn sales! Scouts are encouraged to sign up for an open slot and work a 2 1/2 - 3 hour shift selling popcorn in front of King Soopers, Safeway, or Walmart. Sales are practically guaranteed - and you will get credit for everything you sell. Remember, 20% of the gross sales goes straight to your scout account and helps offset the costs of scouting.

Now we need your help in filling up the sign-ups. You can find more information and the sign-up pages HERE.

Congratulations to Eagle Andrew M.

Please join me in congratulating Andrew M. on becoming Troop 16’s 90th Eagle Scout!

Andrew sat before his Eagle Board on Wednesday August 18th! His Eagle Board of Review was comprised of Mr. Gordon Becksted, District Eagle Advisor; Mr. Al Snook, Former Troop 16 Scoutmaster; Mr. Tyler Smith, Troop 16 Eagle and Administrator of Aurora Public Schools; Mrs. Lisa Denton, Troop 16 Parent of 2 Eagle Scouts and a current Life Scout; and Mr. Guy Fittje, Troop 16 Parent of 3 scouts.  We are pleased to report that his Board was thrilled to recommend Andrew for his Eagle rank.

Congratulations to Andrew and his family!

Camp plans for Ptarmigan Lake are posted

The camp plans for the August backpacking trip to Ptarmigan lake are located here:     Part 1     Part 2

They are also on the Camping and Activities page within the Backpacking to Ptarmigan Lake subsection.

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Calendars Posted

Our troop boy leaders assembled on August 11th and completed the bi-annual plan. As a result, the calendar for 2010 has been updated, and the Troop 2011 Planning calendar has also been posted. Both can now be found on the Calendar-PDF link in the quick links to the right. Check them out! And don’t forget to update your personal calendars with all that Troop 16 has in store for the next 15 months! It looks like we will be having lots of fun, Troop 16-style!

August Campout Sign-up is online now!

The sign-up for the August campout, which is a short backpacking trip to Ptarmigan Lake west of Buena Vista, is online now. It will be on August 20-22 and the sign-up deadline is Tuesday August 10th.  To sign up go to the Camping & Activities page, or click here.

Remember, to view the page or sign up you must be registered on the website and logged in.

Congratulations to Eric J.

Please join me in congratulating Eric J. on becoming Troop 16’s latest Eagle. I am told he passed his Eagle Board on Monday night. With that, he will forever join our rolls as Troop 16’s 88th Eagle.

Eric’s Eagle Board was comprised of Dick Reynolds, his District Eagle Advisor, Nate Smith, T16 Eagle and former Scoutmaster, Chris Denton, T16 Eagle and college student, Al Pacheco, T16 Parent of a Star Scout, and Chuck Parker, T16 Parent of a Life Scout.

 Congratulations to Eric and his family!

100th Anniversary Celebration

On July 31, the Boy Scouts of America will hold its 100th Anniversary Celebration which will culminate with a live video feed from the National Jamboree at Fort AP Hill. The Denver Area Council will be having its own celebration that day and all scouts from the Denver Area are invited to attend at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for lots of fun activities all day, including the Rapids v FC Dallas MLS soccer game, and an overnight celebration. For more information on activities and costs, visit DenverBoyScouts.org/shininglight