Sharing…First Christian Church is now graciously highlighting the Troop’s
activities in their monthly newsletter (check out July, August and
September @ fccedwardsville.org/about-us/newsletter). If anyone is
interested in taking over the monthly submission of a short article with
pictures, please let me know. Submissions are due by the last week of the
month. Thank you. Annette

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Additional information available on our webpage: www.troop216bsa.com –
check the site often for Troop news, resources, calendar updates, etc.

Please note that this email account is not monitored 24/7. If you have a
question for a specific adult leader, please contact them privately.
Troop Committee Chair – Annette Schoeberle afschoeberle@gmail.com
Scoutmaster – Gary Gill gillorang@gmail.com
Advancements – Shane Smith ShanedSmith@outlook.com
Parent Coordinator – Tara Kuhne teeku2002@yahoo.com

If your scout didn’t notify the Senior Patrol Leader of their interest in
participating at the last troop meeting on 8/26, please reply ASAP to this
email which will be then shared with Nicholas, our Scoutmaster, and Mike
Veith. Presently the weather looks very favorable for Saturday morning.
Thank you.

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———- Forwarded message ———
From: Troop 216 <troop216.bsa@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Aug 25, 2019 at 3:29 PM
Subject: 9/7 service hours project for First Christian Church (9/14 rain
date)
To:

Sharing from Mike Veith…

The First Christian Church (FCC) Properties Committee Chairman contacted
me to see if Troop 216 would be interested in earning Service Project
credits by helping with a scheduled work day at the church. He has
scheduled Saturday, September 7th starting at 8 am with a rain out day of
September 14. Work to be done is cleaning up the courtyard and landscaping
areas by pulling weeds, trimming, etc. I imagine the job will be done by
11 or noon if not sooner. – Mike Veith, Charter Representative for FCC

If your scout is interested in earning service hours, please have them sign
up with the Senior Patrol Leader.

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There will be NO Troop meeting on Monday, September 2nd due to the Labor
Day holiday. Our regular Monday meeting schedule will resume on September
9th. Have a safe and relaxing long weekend!

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Interested in becoming a Merit Badge Counselor? It’s easier to do than you
might think. Plus you may already have skills or knowledge that could be
put to good use helping our scouts earn merit badges.

If you are interested this link explains how to sign-up.
stlbsa.org/achievement/advancement/merit-badge-counselors/

Here is the most current list of counselors within our troop.
troop216.org/merit-badge-counselor-list/ Note if you are currently
signed-up as a counselor please verify that the list on our troop website
accurately reflects the ones you are registered for.

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Additional information available on our webpage: www.troop216bsa.com –
check the site often for Troop news, resources, calendar updates, etc.

Please note that this email account is not monitored 24/7. If you have a
question for a specific adult leader, please contact them privately.
Troop Committee Chair – Annette Schoeberle afschoeberle@gmail.com
Scoutmaster – Gary Gill gillorang@gmail.com
Advancements – Shane Smith ShanedSmith@outlook.com
Parent Coordinator – Tara Kuhne teeku2002@yahoo.com

Sharing from Mike Veith…

The First Christian Church (FCC) Properties Committee Chairman contacted
me to see if Troop 216 would be interested in earning Service Project
credits by helping with a scheduled work day at the church. He has
scheduled Saturday, September 7th starting at 8 am with a rain out day of
September 14. Work to be done is cleaning up the courtyard and landscaping
areas by pulling weeds, trimming, etc. I imagine the job will be done by
11 or noon if not sooner. – Mike Veith, Charter Representative for FCC

If your scout is interested in earning service hours, please have them sign
up with the Senior Patrol Leader.

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Families and friends are invited to join our Troop’s September camp out on
Saturday and Sunday 9/13-14 at Silver Lake in Highland, Illinois at the
Jaycee Pavilion #2. Our Scouts are planning some special meals and look
forward to serving their guests and enjoying outdoor time together.

Please note attached Permission slip with details. Permission slips are
due on or before 7:30 pm Monday Sept. 9.\

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Troop-216-Silver-Lake-9.2019.pdf

Sharing the below information from Steve Kupsky, Unit Commissioner…

As you know, several adults on our charter have completed their required
position specific training, but this is also for adults interested in
moving into new leadership roles. Also, the IOLS note below and on the
GSLAC website is for SMs and ASMs only (not CORs or committee members who
are not also interested in providing onsite leadership at troop outdoor
events). Please let me know if you want to discuss.

Boy Scout New Leader Training

This comprehensive basic training is the very best way for all Adult
Leaders and Parents to be trained for their current and future Troop
positions, to gain a thorough basic understanding of how the Scouting
Program works, to learn ways to apply this in their home units to help
their Scouts run a successful troop program, and to obtain references and
resources available for further knowledge. Training for SM/ASM Position
Specific, Troop Committee, and Chartered Organization Representative (COR)
classroom training.

To be officially “trained” and wear the “Trained” patch on your uniform,
you must complete the training course for your specific
position AND Introduction to Outdoor Skills (IOLS).

Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all training.

Below is the URL for this event:

scoutingevent.com/312-scoutsBSAleadertrainingfallsession

www.philmontscoutranch.org/2019-was-philmont-largest-summer-ever?sfns=mo

———- Forwarded message ———
From: Troop 216 <troop216.bsa@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 9:12 PM
Subject: 2019 Philmont Scout Ranch by the numbers – a record breaking year!
To:

Sharing…these aren’t even final numbers. Pretty amazing information and
12 of our troop members are part of the 2019 crew statistics!

www.philmontscoutranch.org/philmont-by-the-numbers?sfns=mo

/afs

Additional information available on our webpage: www.troop216bsa.com –
check the site often for Troop news, resources, calendar updates, etc.

Please note that this email account is not monitored 24/7. If you have a
question for a specific adult leader, please contact them privately.
Troop Committee Chair – Annette Schoeberle afschoeberle@gmail.com
Scoutmaster – Gary Gill gillorang@gmail.com
Advancements – Shane Smith ShanedSmith@outlook.com
Parent Coordinator – Tara Kuhne teeku2002@yahoo.com

Sharing…these aren’t even final numbers. Pretty amazing information and
12 of our troop members are part of the 2019 crew statistics!

www.philmontscoutranch.org/philmont-by-the-numbers?sfns=mo

/afs

Additional information available on our webpage: www.troop216bsa.com –
check the site often for Troop news, resources, calendar updates, etc.

Please note that this email account is not monitored 24/7. If you have a
question for a specific adult leader, please contact them privately.
Troop Committee Chair – Annette Schoeberle afschoeberle@gmail.com
Scoutmaster – Gary Gill gillorang@gmail.com
Advancements – Shane Smith ShanedSmith@outlook.com
Parent Coordinator – Tara Kuhne teeku2002@yahoo.com

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To receive proper credit, take a copy of this flyer with you to have MSCC
sign off with number of hours work, then turn into to Mr. Smith,
Advancement Chair.

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