Archive for April, 2011
Posted by webmaster on
April 26, 2011
If it wasn’t enough for Dennis and Cheryl Ward to come down from Erie and give a presentation on Astronomy and Citizen Science, they’ve sent along links for some of the software and information they used. A number of the Scouts were asking for where they could get this kind of info and where they can find the planetarium software the Wards used. Here it is. And, thanks again to them for coming.
Planetarium software Dennis used during the presentation:
Web sites that allow you to be part of astronomical science and discoveries:
Virtual tours of Astronomical Observatories:
Watch live imagery through professional scale telescopes:
Posted by Mark Williams on
April 17, 2011
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 available. So, we need over 3 shifts per scout. How do we get there? Parents and siblings over age 10 can work, too. No experience needed. Please just sign up and help us out for a shift or two. So come and make a family day of it. Help us for a few hours and then ride the rides on us.
Boys that work more than one shift are eligible for either 4 hours of community service hours (for high school or rank advancement) or a free unlimited ride pass for the Carnival, at their option. Parents and siblings that work 2 or more shifts will also get a free ride pass, if they would like one.
Sign up now!
Posted by Mark Abell on
April 10, 2011
Leader Specific at Train-a-palooza!
Leadership training begins online with This is Scouting and Youth Protection at www.myscouting.org. It continues with the leaderspecific training which is done by in person. Train-a-palooza offers training for all phases of Scouting (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturing). It is a great day of training! Please plan to be at the training to register from 7:30 to 8am and be in class ready to go because class starts promptly at 8am. The training is being held at the same location as roundtable which is the LDS Chapel across from Ponderosa High School. If you plan to come please let the trainers know by registering online. The training is free and does not cost anything to attend.
ITOLS Training
To be fully trained for Boy Scouts as an ASM, you need to have ITOLS training. This training will be offered May 20th – 21st by the District, and may provide the only opportunity in 2011. Please register and pay online.
Posted by Mark Abell on
April 10, 2011
A local Daisy Troop has asked Troop 16 to handle the flag ceremony at their Cross-Over ceremony into Brownies on May 21. We need at least 5 boys to sign up to help with the ceremony. It will be held at the park across Parker Road from PUMC (NW corner of Pine and Parker) on the bridge built by T16 as an Eagle project at 10:00 am. If you are able to attend, please let me know via email: Mr. Abell.
Posted by Mark Williams on
April 10, 2011
The internationally recognized Troop 16 SURVIVORMAN Challenge is coming soon. The sign-up and information pages have now been posted, and it is time to sign up.
This year, we are adding a Level 3 Challenge for our Staff Patrol Members and Junior Assistant Scoumasters, so be sure to check that out. Participation in this event is limited to the first 8 boys that sign up.
Parents and Scouters: We need you! To pull this campout off, we need LOTS of adults to sign up to help in base camp, at Command Posts, and as judges out in the field. No experience needed. We will train you. Ideally, we will have 18-20 adults on Saturday and Sunday.
Click here to find out more and to sign up.
Click here to read all about the history of the T16 SURVIVORMAN Challenge.
Posted by Mark Abell on
April 6, 2011
Attention all First Year Scouts:
On April 12, we will be checking all of your gear to make sure you are ready to go camping with Troop16. If you are attending the April Campout, please come to the meeting with all of your gear for the campout packed and ready to go. This includes the boots you will wear on the hike.
Not sure what to pack? We have a checklist published on our website to help you pack. It can be found at https://bsa16.org/v3/gear-info/personal-camping-checklist/ or by going to www.bsa16.org and then clicking Gear Info and Basic Gear Checklist.
Posted by Mark Abell on
April 6, 2011
Several of you asked for opportunities to buy or sell gently used scout gear and clothing, and we listened. Nick P., our Veteran Gear Coordinator, has announced that next Tuesday, April 12, we will hold a troop-wide garage sale during our troop meeting. Veteran Scouts and Scouters: if you have gently used gear or clothing that you would like to sell, please bring them to the meeting next Tuesday, with price tags on them, ready to sell. This will also provide an opportunity to buy items at garage sale prices, so please bring your checkbooks.
We will also have items donated to the troop available for free on a first-come, first-served, basis.
If it wasn’t enough for Dennis and Cheryl Ward to come down from Erie and give a presentation on Astronomy and Citizen Science, they’ve sent along links for some of the software and information they used. A number of the Scouts were asking for where they could get this kind of info and where they can find the planetarium software the Wards used. Here it is. And, thanks again to them for coming.