http://bsa16.org/v3 Mon, 21 May 2012 10:37:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 , ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/05/21/philmont-trek-opportunity-%e2%80%93-help-needed/ 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 ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/05/17/troop-committee-meeting-date-change/ 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 ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/05/14/many-thanks/ 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. ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/05/08/survivorman-training-and-info/ 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 ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/04/25/northern-tier-sign-up-now-online/ Scouts - The deadline to achieve rank advancement and turn in blue cards for merit badges for the May Court of Honor is May 1st.  The May Court of Honor is on 5/15/2012.  All scouts should plan on attending; please be in full uniform.  Parents - Please attend this celebration with us.  This is the ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/04/20/may-court-of-honor-deadline/ 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 ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/04/18/sand-dunes-campout-information-noon-departure/ The internationally recognized Troop 16 SURVIVORMAN Challenge is coming May 11-13, 2012. The sign-up and information pages have now been posted, and it is time to sign up. This year, we are changing the challenges yet again. The Level 1 Challenge will be our First Year challenge, and will include Trail to First ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/04/11/survivorman-challenge-now-posted/ The sign-up pages for Parker Days are now available online. Follow the Parker Days link to the information page, and then select the shift links and sign up! Please remember, this is a MANDATORY fundraiser. Every scout is expected to work at least one 4 hour shift. In total, we have 262 4-hour shifts ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/04/10/parker-days-fundraiser-sign-up-now-online/ 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 ... http://bsa16.org/v3/2012/04/05/scuba-high-adventure-your-input-needed/