http://bsa16.org/v3 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:37:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Attention boys: If you have not yet achieved Tenderfoot, and you still need the requirements that call for testing your ability to do push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, standing long jump and 1/4 mile walk/run, then this post is for you! Mr. Daniel Faust has generously offered his time to lead this activity over ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/09/08/trail-to-first-class-fitness-requirement-special-offering/ Calling all scouts that are not yet Second Class rank! One of the requirements for Second Class is to complete a Drug Abuse Resistance Education class, and Troop 16 will be offering one next week, September 14, during our regular meeting. Mr. See will be running this class for all scouts that ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/09/07/dare-program-next-tuesday/ Scouts and Scouters, As you know the Smokin Brew BBQ event at Parker Station is this weekend, September 3, 4 & 5.  (SIGN-UP WILL CLOSE @ 12 NOON ON FRI. THE 3rd.) Our job is very similar to Parker Days but on a smaller scale. Each scout, parent, sibling, or ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/09/03/smokin-brew-bbq-fundraiser-labor-day-weekend-2/ 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 ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/09/02/scoutmaster-conference-night/ 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 ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/09/02/training-opportunities/ 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.  ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/09/02/adventure-base-100-needs-help/ 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 ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/09/02/popcorn-show-n-sell-signups-online/ The last session of the water portion of the Swimming Merit Badge is on September 12 from 2-5pm at the Parker Rec Center; $3.50 for scouts.  You may begin or complete the badge at these sessions if you have already started it. If you would like to attend this merit badge class, ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/08/30/swimming-merit-badge/ HERE WE GO!  THE SMOKIN' BREW BBQ FUNDRAISER is right around the corner.  Labor Day Weekend is upon us and so is another chance to show Parker what Troop 16 is made of!  The Smokin Brew BBQ event starts for Troop 16 from noon on Friday, 9/3 to Sunday, 9/5 If you haven't ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/08/29/smokin-brew-bbq-fundraiser-labor-day-weekend/ Paddle your way to high adventure in 2011! Troop 16 is trying to put together a trip to Northern Tier High Adventure Canoe Base for summer of 2011. To do so, we need to understand how many boys and adults would be interested in attending Northern Tier next summer. Please show ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2010/08/29/northern-tier-2011/