Philmont Trek Opportunity – Help Needed

Troop 16 is trekking to Philmont Scout Ranch July 10-22.  We are in serious need of another scout, adult or both to join us.  Our crew size is down to 6 and we need a minimum of 7 to keep our itinerary.  Our itinerary  include Rock climbing and rappelling , rifle shooting, black powder shooting, fly fishing and much more.

Boys who are 1^st class and 14 years old – or have finished 8^th grade – are welcome to join us.  Adults are also welcome.

Scholarships and flexible financing are available.  Please contact Mark Ahrens if you are able to help.

Thanks!

Mark Ahrens

Troop Committee Meeting Date Change

For those who are interested and/or would like to attend our Troop Committee (TC) meetings, the Committee voted to move our meeting dates to coincide with the monthly PLC dates.  These usually happen on the last Tuesday of the month.  This month’s TC and PLC will be on Tuesday, May 22nd since we are planning a swim test on May 29th.  This is different than what is published on the current calendar.  Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend our TC meetings ~ come and be informed!

~christine

Many Thanks!

Troop 16,

After a very successful Survivorman Challenge, I wanted to thank all of the Moms for allowing their sons and husbands to participate in this weekend’s event, despite it being Mother’s Day weekend. It is one of Troop 16’s preeminent events, and could not happen without all of the support we received. A special thank you to Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. DeHaas, Mrs. Keeling, and Mrs. Veto for participating in the event.

I hope that your boys came back with many fun stories of the event. But most of all, I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day.

Mr. Abell

Survivorman Training and Info

It is time to fine tune your Survivorman skills in preparation for this weekend’s challenge. Remember the team with the most capable guys will have the opportunity to complete the most challenges in the most ways, and will get the most points. Will your patrol be ready?

LEVEL 1: Be prepared. Bring a daypack with your 10 essentials and your normal camping gear - AND DON’T FORGET YOUR SCOUT HANDBOOK! Check out the Gear Info tab for more info.

LEVEL 2: Here is a link to all of the information, a list of items the challengers can and cannot bring, and training that was provided to the Level 2 Participants. Level 2 Information and Rules

LEVEL 3: Here is a link to all of the information and a list of items the challengers can and cannot bring. Level 3 Rules and Information.

REMINDER: Temperatures are going to be in the mid-50’s for a high with rain showers throughout the weekend; and lows will be in the mid-30’s. Please come prepared for the weather. We go, rain or shine.

Northern Tier Sign-up Now Online

It’s time to think about High Adventure 2013!

Troop 16 has reserved two crews (eight people each) at Northern Tier High Adventure Base from June 11-19, 2013. Effective with the appearance of this post at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, the sign-up is available on a first come, first served basis (with exceptions as noted in the official web page).

Northern Tier is focused on providing boy scouts and adult leaders with the opportunity to canoe in the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota.

To sign up, click here.

Sand Dunes Campout Information - Noon departure

Troop,

The camp plans are now online and are available on the Sand Dunes Campout mainpage, which can be seen by clicking here .  Please remember that the Troop will NOT be providing paper products, so each participant will need to bring eating utinsils, to include, plate, spork and cup.  Also, please remember that the temperatures in this area will range from the low 70’s during the day to the mid 20’s at night and early morning.  The currrent forcast does not call for any rain, but as we all know that doesn’t mean we won’t see any moisture.

For our hike in the afternoon on Saturday, everyone should have shorts or zip off pants as we will have to wade through a shallow stream to get the end of the trail.

And lastly, we are leaving at NOON on Friday.  Please be to the Church on time so we can leave quickly.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. See.

SCUBA High Adventure - Your input needed

Troop 16: We need your input. You wanted a SCUBA High Adventure, and we have begun planning one. It will involve: certification classes, a pre-certification dive, and a high adventure trip centered on a SCUBA dive trip to Mammoth Crater, UT.

Originally, we had planned to do the high adventure trip during Fall Break, 2012, but several people have stated they cannot make it then, but would be interested in a Spring Break, 2013 trip instead. We need your input.

Please review the information on the SCUBA High Adventure web page, and then give us an indication of when you would like to have the trip by signing up for the appropriate trip. Click here to go to the SCUBA web page.

Troop 16’s Next High Adventure Awaits!

Troop 16 has begun to plan a trip to Northern Tier National High Adventure Base for June, 2013.  To complete our planning process, we need to get an idea who is interested in this trip, so we have posted basic information, and an interest-only sign-up page.

Northern Tier is one of 3 (soon to be 4) National High Adventure Bases. It is dedicated to canoeing adventures in the Boundary Waters Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. Canoe across hundreds of lakes, catch Walleye, Northern Pike, Sunfish, and Crappies. See the majestic Loons that are Minnesota’s State Bird, and the unofficial state bird, the mosquito. And if you have been to Philmont and Sea Base, complete your Triple Crown!

Click here for more information, and to sign up for this exciting adventure.

2012 New Scout Day Camp

Click here to go to the 2012 New Scout Day Camp agenda.

Lunch is provided.  Please bring your Scout Handbook.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 9:00am.

If you have any questions please let Mr. Mead know.

Troop Meeting - March 27

This is a reminder that there is NO troop meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Have a good spring break and we will see you on Tuesday, April 3.

Remember, ASM Meeting is April 2.
First Year Day camp is April 7.
Sand Dunes camp out is April 20 - 22.

Wood Badge is April 13 - 15 and 27 - 29. Mark Williams and I are looking forward to attending Wood Badge and will update all with everything we learn.