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Fwd: Your Scouting Update

May 6, 2020 troop216

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> From: “Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America” <dave.chambliss@scouting.org>
> Date: May 6, 2020 at 2:59:51 PM CDT
> To: skupsky1@charter.net
> Subject: Your Scouting Update
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> The Digital Duffle Bag
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> GIVE STL DAY
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> This Thursday, May 7, we will highlight what our Council and members are doing to #KeepScouting during these difficult times and why Scouting values and leadership are needed now more than ever. 100% of your donation will stay with your local district (includes all districts).
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> SCOUTING AT HOME
> Scouting can take place anywhere – even in the comfort of your home! That’s why we have a new resource hub for parents and leaders to help support Scouting at home.
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> Plus, the Greater St. Louis Area Council has a Weekly Scout Challenge for both Scouts and adults where participants have a chance to win free Scout swag!
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> CHOOSE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE
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> CUB SCOUTS
> Cub Scouts can choose from day or evening camp, overnight camp and family camp! At summer camp, kids get away from electronics to enjoy the great outdoors while learning new skills and earning advancement and awards.
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> SCOUTS BSA
> With four first-class properties and dozens of activities to keep kids busy all summer, no two weeks of summer camp are the same! Scouts BSA can also choose from several specialty weeks such as STEM, horsemanship, outdoor survival and more!
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> CAMP BEYOND MERIT BADGES
> Older Scouts, Explorers and Venturers can enjoy their own unique camp this summer. Our program offers high adventure, shooting sports, aquatics, and horsemanship plus evening programs such as campfires, dances, volleyball and crazy competitions.
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> 2021 NATIONAL JAMBOREE
> July 21-30
> Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia
> It’s important to signal that the limits people perceive are self-imposed, and that with an embrace and application of the 12 points of the Scout Law and three points of the Scout Oath, there is a bright and positive future.
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> Participants in the 2021 National Jamboree will learn that character is created when you achieve more than you thought possible.
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> VIRTUAL YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING
> Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers. It is a joining requirement, and continued membership requires that it be retaken every two years.
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> The Greater St. Louis Area Council offers Youth Protection training in live, virtual classroom sessions using the Zoom online meeting service. Any adult may attend either session (you needn’t be a member of the BSA). Youth volunteer staff may also attend.
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> May 9, 9-11 AM | May 21, 7-9 PM
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> A SCOUT IS HELPFUL
> Jackson Boy Scout creates face-mask ear guards to protect medical professionals
> By Nicolette Baker ~ Southeast Missourian
> Boy Scout Nathan Harris, 13, is bringing comfort to medical professionals through surgical mask ear guards.
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> For about a month, the seventh-grader has been making ear guards for community medical professionals using a 3D printer he received for Christmas.
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> REGISTER NOW FOR SCOUTFEST 2020
> We are still excited and hopeful for ScoutFest to occur October 2–4, 2020 at Forest Park in St. Louis. Our volunteers are busy planning a fantastic event, but everyone’s safety is always our number one priority.
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> This exciting event is open to the whole family, including Cub Scouts, to camp overnight in St. Louis’ iconic park.
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> ScoutFest Covid-19 Statement
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> SCOUT CHALLENGE WINNERS
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> Congratulations to our Week 5 Scout Challenge Winners!
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> CAMP JOY 75TH ANNIVERSARY
> This year marks the 75th year of Summer Camp at Camp Joy! Each individual that has entered its gates has been given the opportunity to learn, grow, and build lasting friendships.
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> To commemorate this milestone, Camp Joy is hosting a 75th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Join us for the day or stay the night. We are offering a variety of camp activities and providing Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.
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> SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS TRAINING
> NEW DATE- Saturday, June 6
> Camp Joy
> This new training offers something for all ages. There will be activities for Cub Scouts, Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge for Scouts BSA and adult classes for leaders and parents. Attend this training with professionals in the fields of Special Needs and Education for the opportunity to learn how to provide the best services for every Scout.
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> ENCOURAGE YOUR UNIT TO MEET VIRTUALLY AND #KEEPSCOUTING
> The prospect of staying connected, learning and helping, feels like a way to maintain a sense of community during this time. There are lots of activities that young people can do at home by themselves or with other family members. Scouts can still work towards badges and award too. So, stay connected with your Scouting units online. Remember, keeping everyone safe is the number one concern so make yourself familiar with BSA online safety guidelines.
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> MEMBERSHIP CARD PRINTING
> Only unit leaders can print membership cards through my.scouting. Use this step-by-step instruction sheet to print and distribute your unit’s membership cards.
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> Membership card printing
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> CHARTER CERTIFICATE PRINTING
> The charter certificate is downloaded as a PDF file. Only the unit Key 3 have access to print the unit charter certificate through my.scouting.org. The steps on how to do this are included in the link below.
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Fwd: Cahokia Mounds District Updates

April 7, 2020 troop216

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From: Mike Okoniewski <okie135@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 7:29 AM
Subject: Fwd: Cahokia Mounds District Updates
To: <troop216.bsa@gmail.com>

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cheyenne.vandegrift@scouting.org>
*Date:* April 2, 2020 at 14:03:05 CDT
*To:* okie135@yahoo.com
*Subject:* *Cahokia Mounds District Updates*
*Reply-To:* cheyenne.vandegrift@scouting.org

Now you know the rest of the story!
You are receiving this email to keep you informed about programs and events
in your Scouting District. You may opt-out at anytime using the
‘unsubscribe’ option below.
Cahokia Mounds DISTRICT
Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
Monthly Update for
April 2020
District boundary overview:
The Cahokia Mounds District covers parts of Bond and Madison counties in
Illinois.

District Director: Kevin Buhr
Phone: (417)425-2961
Email: Kevin.Buhr@scouting.org

District Executive: Cheyenne Vandegrift
Phone: (417)895-8481
Email: Cheyenne.Vandegrift@scouting.org <Cheyenne.Vandegrift@scouting.org>

Your invitation to attend the meeting virtually!

Click the link below to attend the meeting with audio and video. Or call in
with your phone to join by audio only.

Time: 7 pm
Zoom Link: gslac.zoom.us/j/365160493
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District Updates
Greater St. Louis Area Council Updates
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Applicable downloads can be found on the district webpage shown below:

To make all this happen, we rely on the generosity of people like you who
share our vision. Annual membership fees do not support the local Scouting
program. This year, and now more than ever, we need your help. The money
raised through this campaign creates opportunities for learning and growth
that foster and strengthen self-confidence, ethics, respect for others,
academic skills and leadership abilities. It’s more than a gift – it’s an
investment in our future. Thank you for your consideration of this request.
District roundtable meetings have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Meetings will resume when it is safe to do so. When restored;
The Cahokia Mounds District Roundtable is held:

First Tuesday of each month (except July)
7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 310 South Main Street, Edwardsville, IL

These gatherings play a significant role in providing great information to
ANY leader and ANY adult that has a Scout in the program. A fun environment
creates excitement around the coming month of activities, and exciting
programs. The most important aspect of the gathering is the collaboration
between the adults and discussion of best practices to enhance the Scouting
experience for youth.
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Fwd: Troop 216 – COVID Update – 5 April

April 5, 2020 troop216

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From: Troop 216 <troop216.bsa@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 5, 2020 at 3:57 PM
Subject: Troop 216 – COVID Update – 5 April
To: Albert Middeke <atmiddeke@aol.com>, Bob Paty <bob.paty@titanstables.com>,
Brian Heil <big_b_heil@yahoo.com>, Diane Gill <diane.gill67@gmail.com>, Don
Halpin <donhalpin00@gmail.com>, Garrett Valley <gvalley481@gmail.com>,
Grant Gill <grantastic00@gmail.com>, Karen O’Koniewski <
karen.okoniewski@gmail.com>, Mark Mason <matlsguy00@gmail.com>, Martina
Bishopp <parzivalxf@yahoo.com>, Michael Cummins <mscummins23@yahoo.com>,
Mike Fairburn <mikefairburnden5@gmail.com>, Mike O’Koniewski <
okie135@yahoo.com>, Mike Veith <mveith@sbcglobal.net>, Neil Joellenbeck <
jo_enbe@yahoo.com>, Reece Watson <reecewat01@gmail.com>, Richard Coolbaugh <
recoolbaugh@yahoo.com>, Shane Smith <ShanedSmith@outlook.com>, Steve Kupsky
<skupsky1@charter.net>, Steven Dunning <sdunnin@broncosfan.com>, Tara Kuhne
<teeku2002@yahoo.com>, Tim Valley <T_Valley@yahoo.com>, John Evans <
siue.electrician@gmail.com>, Gary Gill <gillorang@gmail.com>, Alicia
Alexander <aalexan@siue.edu>, Ann Sheehan-Busse <ams2397@bjc.org>, Ann
Taylor <anntaylor7762234@yahoo.com>, Brent Hall <brentshall21@gmail.com>,
Carrie Smith <CarrieSueSmith77@gmail.com>, Cheryl Seehausen <
cseehau@siue.edu>, Christin Rigoni <christin.rigoni@gmail.com>, Collin
Listner <colinlistner@gmail.com>, Craig Alexander <
craig.alexander@charter.net>, Dustin Hampton <hampton357@gmail.com>, Emily
Joellenbeck <ejnj2002@gmail.com>, Emily Klingensmith <
emklingensmith@gmail.com>, Erika Hall <rikirae79@yahoo.com>, Erika Kennett <
erikakennett@gmail.com>, Erika Kohoutek <erika.kohoutek@gmail.com>, Jessica
Listner <nerner75@yahoo.com>, Jon Klingensmith <jonklingensmith@gmail.com>,
Karen Joachimsthaler <rassow57@hotmail.com>, Kevin Busse <kb62mo@charter.net>,
Kevin Rayman <kcrayman@sbcglobal.net>, Kristy Fairburn <
kristyfairburn@gmail.com>, Kyle Kennett <kylekennett@gmail.com>, Larry
Miller <eljayem@gmail.com>, Michele Meckfessel <Michele@titanstables.com>,
Mike Sanders <ggg.ss.dd@gmail.com>, Natasha & Joe McClintock <
mcclintock57@charter.net>, Peggy Emling <pemling@sbcglobal.net>, Scott
Seehausen <sseehau@yahoo.com>, Sean Wellhausen <swell1975@yahoo.com>, Tom
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Troop 216,

As promised here is your weekly update from the troop 216 leadership team.
I hope things are well with all of you as we begin a full 30 days of
shelter in place. With that said, our first troop meeting will not be till
Monday 4 May at the earliest. We have not received any official word from
GSLAC on that yet. I’m sure they are waiting to see what local and state
leadership decide.

The plan is still to have the court of honor the Monday following whatever
the date our first meeting happens to be. This will require the scouts to
conduct nominations for senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol
leader, as well as patrol leaders and assistant patrol leaders via email or
some kind of teleconference or video conference. More to follow on this
process. That first meeting will be the elections of all of those
positions. We will then have decisions on other troop positions like
quartermaster, scribe, chaplain, historian, etc.

This Wednesday 8 April, at 1900 hrs we will attempt to have our troop
committee meeting via teleconference or some other medium. Look for
information regarding this in the next few days. For those who have formal
reports such as the previous meetings minutes and the financial report,
please email me those as attachments and I will send out to all. If
possible, post to Slack as well, although we still have people that are
uncomfortable with using it. (Our IT familiarization briefing got
canceled due to COVID) Hopefully, that can be rescheduled soon.

Mrs O’Koniewski will be conducting a 40 min Zoom briefing for the public
health merit badge Tuesday night 7 April at 700pm. Details went out in a
previous email. Please contact Karen if your scout wants to take part in
this.

Have your scouts continue to reach out to Mr Evans with advancement updates
for Scoutbook as well as if a board of review or scoutmaster conference
needs to be scheduled.

FYI, I will be sending out several forwarded emails from GSLAC and BSA
National after this one.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we navigate through these
challenging times for our community and nation. Stay safe and enjoy your
family time.

Yours in Scouting,

Mike O’Koniewski
Committee Chairman Troop 216
618-791-3956

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Fwd: It’s here! The week 3 Scout Challenge with prizes

April 5, 2020 troop216

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From: Mike Okoniewski <okie135@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2020 at 8:09 AM
Subject: Fwd: It’s here! The week 3 Scout Challenge with prizes
To: <troop216.bsa@gmail.com>

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*From:* GSLAC Week 3 Scout Challenge <dave.chambliss@scouting.org>
*Date:* April 3, 2020 at 17:05:43 CDT
*To:* okie135@yahoo.com
*Subject:* *It’s here! The week 3 Scout Challenge with prizes*
*Reply-To:* dave.chambliss@scouting.org

Fun at home Scouting Activities
Week 3 Scout Challenge | April 3, 2020
The Week 3 Scout Challenge is here!
this week’s theme:
Spring into Fitness and Health
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Want to win Scout Swag?? Click on the prizes above for more info!
Cub Scouts

– Learn about the importance of stretching and create a 5 minute
stretching routine to do each morning.
– Record your routine and share with other scouts!
– Complete a daily workout at home every day for a week:

use common household items as weights
complete a 5k run/walk in your neighborhood

Stretches, sprints, weight lifting with common household items
Get creative with what you use as weights!
Build your own obstacle course at home!
Try a new fruit and vegetable

Scouts BSA

use common household items as weights
complete a 5k run/walk in your neighborhood

– Build an obstacle course – use sidewalk chalk and do your obstacle
outdoors
– Do 5, one-minute-long tests of body weight movements like sit ups,
push ups, lunges, squats, planks, etc.
– Incorporate a vegetable or fruit into every meal for a week (try
something new!)
– Stretches, sprints, weight lifting with common household items
– What better way to stay active right now than to work on Personal
Fitness merit badge! Encourage scouts to begin working on this challenging
badge by having them contact a merit badge counselor and having virtual
visits. This will help them build healthy eating habits and develop an
exercise routine.
– Build your own Ninja Warrior Course
– Complete a 5K run/walk in your neighborhood
– Working on your Tenderfoot Rank?
– 6a. Record your best in the following tests:
– Pushups (Record the number done correctly in 60 seconds.)
– Situps or curl-ups (Record the number done correctly in 60 seconds.)
– Back-saver sit-and-reach (Record the distance stretched.)
– 1-mile walk/run (Record the time.)

6b. Develop and describe a plan for improvement in each of the activities
listed in Tenderfoot requirement 6a. Keep track of your activity for at
least 30 days.
6c. Show improvement (of any degree) in each activity listed in Tenderfoot
requirement 6a after practicing for 30 days.

– Pushups (Record the number done correctly in 60 seconds.)
– Situps or curl-ups (Record the number done correctly in 60 seconds.)
– Back-saver sit-and-reach (Record the distance stretched.)
– 1-mile walk/run (Record the time.)

Second Class?
7a. After completing Tenderfoot requirement 6c, be physically active
at least 30 minutes each day for five days a week for four weeks. Keep
track of your activities.
7b. Share your challenges and successes in completing Second Class
requirement 7a. Set a goal for continuing to include physical activity as
part of your daily life and develop a plan for doing so.
First Class?
8a. After completing Second Class requirement 7a, be physically active at
least 30 minutes each day for five days a week for four weeks. Keep track
of your activities.
8b. Share your challenges and successes in completing First Class
requirement 8a. Set a goal for continuing to include physical activity as
part of your daily life
STEM Challenge
STEM Activity:

– Learn about how your respiratory system works and build a model lung
with household items: www.instructables.com/id/Just-Breathe/
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Fitness Challenge Activity
Required : Stopwatch ( to time Body planks)

Doing this activity twice a year and keeping track of the results can show
the overall troop fitness level.
Make sure scouts are aware of the upcoming activity and dress appropriately.
Prep the leaders to make sure only positive encouragement happens.
Instructions:
Every scout performs his best at a set of physical activities. The average
for the group is determined.

Event Scoring:
***Greater Than >
***Less Than < Sit-ups in 1 minute:
<20 - 1 point
<30 - 2 points
<40 - 3 points
<50 - 4 points
>50 – 5 points
Push Ups in 1 minute:
<20 reps- 1 point
<35 reps- 2 points
< 45 reps - 3 points
<50 reps - 4 points
> 50 reps – 4 points
Body Weight Squats
<10 - 1 point
<20- 2 points
<30 - 3 points
<40 - 4 points
>50- 5 points
Jumping Jacks in 1 minute
<15 - 1 point
<30 - 2 points
<45 - 3 points
<50 - 4 points
>50 – 5 points
Body Planks
<20 secs - 1 point
<40 secs - 2 points
< 60 secs - 3 points
> 60 secs – 4 points
> 120 secs – 5 points

Record the score for each scout, add them up, and find the average for each
event.
Adults, Parents, and Guardians
Scouting is for everyone!!!
Cub Leader Virtual Training: April 16th and April 18th 7:00-8:30pm. Leaders
must attend both sessions to complete training. Space is limited! Here is
the link to sign up for this amazing opportunity to complete your training:
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Complete your Youth Protection Training online at my.scouting.org
Cub Advancement:
Lions:
Fun on the Run:
1. Learn and demonstrate three exercises you can do each day.
Tigers: N/A
Wolves:
Running With The Pack 1: Play catch with someone in your den or family who
is standing 5 steps away from you. Play until you can throw and catch
successfully at this distance. Take a step back and see if you can improve
your throwing and catching skills. 2: Practice balancing as you walk
forward, backward, and sideways. 3: Practice flexibility and balance by
doing a front roll, a back roll, and a frog stand. 4: Play a sport or game
with your family, and show good sportsmanship. 5: Do at least two of the
following: frog leap, inchworm walk, kangaroo hop, or crab walk.
Paws of skill 1: Talk with your family about what it means to be physically
fit. Share ideas of what you can do to stay in shape. 2: With your family
talk about why it is important to stretch before and after exercising.
Demonstrate proper warm-up movements and stretches before and after each
activity you do that involves action. 3: Select at least two physical
fitness skills and practice them daily for two weeks. See if you can
improve during that time. 4: With your family, talk about what it means to
be a member of a team. Working together, make a list of team sports, and
talk about how the team works together to be successful. Choose one and
play for 30 minutes. 5: With your den, develop an obstacle course that
involves five different movements. Run the course two times and see if your
time improves.
Bears: N/A
Webelos: Stronger, Faster, Higher 1: Understand and explain why you should
warm up before exercising and cool down afterward. Demonstrate the proper
way to warm up and cool down. 2: Do these activities and record your
results: 20 yard dash, vertical jump, lifting a 5 pound weight, push-ups,
curls, jumping rope. 3:Make an exercise plan that includes at least three
physical activities. Carry out your plan for 30 days, and write down your
progress each week. 4:Try a new sport that you have never tried before.
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Public Health Merit Badge Class – Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 pm

April 4, 2020 troop216

Dear Scouts,

Hi, I’m Mrs. O’Koniewski and I’m very excited about talking to you about
Public Health.

I am Medical Technologist and I also have a Master’s degree in Public
Health. I run the Blood Bank at a community hospital in Illinois. I also
work in the other parts of the lab, including disease testing. Currently my
lab tests for influenza (the flu), streptococcus B (strep throat) and
mononuclosis (mono). In addition, our lab will begin testing for SARS CoV2
(the virus that causes COVID 19). This is a very exciting time in my field
and you will remember these days for the rest of your life. The COVID-19
Pandemic has turned our society on it’s end in an attempt to mitigate the
effects of the pandemic. We will talk about “coronavirus” during the Merit
Badge class!

Attached please find some handouts that you will need to either print out
or be able to view during our meeting. They are:

CDC Curve, 1 page

Public Health Merit Badge, 3 pages

diseases and immunization, 3 pages

Go to usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Public-Health.pdf and download the
worksheets. You will need to complete the following:

Page 10, Requirement 5***

Pages 13-16, Requirements 7b and 8

***hold off on Requirement 5 for now. We obviously cannot go visit a
facility under the quarantine orders in place. I am searching for a
suitable online replacement that will allow to learn about solid or
wastewater management or food service.

Our Zoom meeting information:

us04web.zoom.us/meeting/284860771

password: troop216

I look forward to seeing each of you next week. In the meantime, please
feel free to contact me with any questions or to turn in your homework
ahead of time.

Yours in Scouting and in Health,

Karen O’Koniewski, MT(ASCP), MPH

karen.okoniewski@gmail.com

diseases-and-immunizations.docx
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cdc-curve.docx
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Public-Health-Merit-Badge.docx

Troop News

Fwd: Eagle Scouts and Program Advancement During Coronavirus: Answers to Your Questions

March 29, 2020 troop216

———- Forwarded message ———
From: Scouting Wire <newsletter@email.scoutingwire.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 7:17 PM
Subject: Eagle Scouts and Program Advancement During Coronavirus: Answers
to Your Questions
To: <troop216.bsa@gmail.com>

Troop News

Troop 216 COVID Update – 29 MAR

March 29, 2020 troop216

Troop 216,

Here is the latest and greatest guidance from GSLAC and BSA National. All
scout activities are canceled through 22 April. With that being said, we
will have to cancel the high ropes course activity scheduled for 18 April.
Our Order of the Arrow lodge has also canceled the spring ordeal weekend
which was scheduled for 24-26 April. Due to the current situation, any
scout who was called out in 2019, now has until July 2021 to complete their
ordeal. The fall ordeal is currently scheduled for 21-23 AUG. Since we
didn’t have a campout on the schedule yet for May, we could potentially
look at rescheduling the high ropes/Beaver Dam campout for a weekend in
May. Troop leadership will have to consult and see if this is feasible.
So, stand by for more information on that.

Mr Evans has sent out an individual spreadsheet detailing what your scout
has officially logged off in Scoutbook. Please review this data and relay
to Mr Evans any discrepancies or missing sign-offs. This is a great
opportunity to get all of our advancement data updated in Scoutbook.

If your scout hasn’t registered for summer camp yet, please email Mrs.
Bishop so she can give you login information for online registration. She
sent an email out about this recently.

Remember, if a scout needs a scoutmaster conference, board of review, or
blue card for merit badges, please reach out to Mr Gill, Mr Evans, or any
ASM.

One last scheduling note, given the new GSLAC guidance, our first potential
meeting would be Monday 27 April. This shifts our Court of Honor to 4 May.

I will be forwarding several emails today from GSLAC and BSA National. One
is in regards to virtual merit badge counseling.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during these challenging
times. Please stay safe and make the best of this mandatory family time.

Yours in Scouting,

Mike O’Koniewsk
Troop Committee Chairman

Troop News

Fwd: We have one top priority; to keep our Scouts, volunteers, staff, and their families safe.

March 24, 2020 troop216

Begin forwarded message:

> From: “Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America” <dave.chambliss@scouting.org>
> Date: March 24, 2020 at 8:03:13 PM CDT
> To: skupsky1@charter.net
> Subject: We have one top priority; to keep our Scouts, volunteers, staff, and their families safe.
> Reply-To: dave.chambliss@scouting.org
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> March 24, 2020
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> Scouts, volunteers, and families,
>
> We hope this letter finds you and your family well during these unprecedented times. Everyone has spent the last several days and weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it’s affecting our community. Families are adjusting to stay-at-home orders and coping with school closures.
>
> We have one top priority; to keep our Scouts, volunteers, staff, and their families safe.
>
> As the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) increases, most states, local governments, and school districts have either issued or extended stay-at-home orders lasting until April 22 with some extending slightly beyond. As a result, we are extending the stoppage of all Scout activities, face-to-face meetings, and continuing the closure of all Council offices, Scout shops, and camps to April 22nd.
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> This is most certainly a fluid situation. We will align with best practices and policies set forth by state and local governments, municipalities, and schools. In the future. restrictions may be reduced or lifted within regions of the Council thereby restoring Scout activities, face-to-face meetings, and the reopening of Council offices, Scout shops, and camps in that region; should changes to closures be warranted, we will promptly communicate with you.
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> Together, we can help flatten the curve of this rapidly spreading virus and keep everyone safe. Stay positive, have faith, and know the health and well-being of our Scouts, volunteers, staff, and their families are our number one priority!
>
> Take care and be well,
>
> Ronald S. Green
> Scout Executive/CEO
>
>
> WEEKLY SCOUT CHALLENGE
>
> In the meantime, we encourage our Scout families to keep Scouting at home by participating in our Weekly Scout Challenge! Every Friday, a line-up of interesting activities for all ages, will arrive in your in-box for your Scouts to enjoy. Currently, Scouts are having fun with Week #1. For those leaders and parents who wish to track your Scouts progress, review this helpful advancement resource. Finally, stay connected with social media; The GSLAC Facebook and Instagram social communities are a great way to stay up to date on information, fun, and Scouting opportunities.
> ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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> 4568 West Pine Blvd.
> St. Louis, MO 63108
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Fwd: Troop 216 – COVID 19 Update 22MAR

March 22, 2020 troop216

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Troop 216 <troop216.bsa@gmail.com>
> Date: March 22, 2020 at 1:58:17 PM CDT
> To: Albert Middeke <atmiddeke@aol.com>, Bob Paty <bob.paty@titanstables.com>, Brian Heil <big_b_heil@yahoo.com>, Diane Gill <diane.gill67@gmail.com>, Don Halpin <donhalpin00@gmail.com>, Garrett Valley <gvalley481@gmail.com>, Grant Gill <grantastic00@gmail.com>, Karen O’Koniewski <karen.okoniewski@gmail.com>, Mark Mason <matlsguy00@gmail.com>, Martina Bishopp <parzivalxf@yahoo.com>, Michael Cummins <mscummins23@yahoo.com>, Mike Fairburn <mikefairburnden5@gmail.com>, Mike O’Koniewski <okie135@yahoo.com>, Mike Veith <mveith@sbcglobal.net>, Neil Joellenbeck <jo_enbe@yahoo.com>, Reece Watson <reecewat01@gmail.com>, Richard Coolbaugh <recoolbaugh@yahoo.com>, Shane Smith <ShanedSmith@outlook.com>, Steve Kupsky <skupsky1@charter.net>, Steven Dunning <sdunnin@broncosfan.com>, Tara Kuhne <teeku2002@yahoo.com>, Tim Valley <T_Valley@yahoo.com>, John Evans <siue.electrician@gmail.com>, Gary Gill <Gillorang@gmail.com>, Alicia Alexander <aalexan@siue.edu>, Ann Sheehan-Busse <ams2397@bjc.org>, Ann Taylor <anntaylor7762234@yahoo.com>, Brent Hall <brentshall21@gmail.com>, Carrie Smith <CarrieSueSmith77@gmail.com>, Cheryl Seehausen <cseehau@siue.edu>, Christin Rigoni <christin.rigoni@gmail.com>, Collin Listner <colinlistner@gmail.com>, Craig Alexander <craig.alexander@charter.net>, Dustin Hampton <hampton357@gmail.com>, Emily Joellenbeck <ejnj2002@gmail.com>, Emily Klingensmith <emklingensmith@gmail.com>, Erika Hall <rikirae79@yahoo.com>, Erika Kennett <erikakennett@gmail.com>, Erika Kohoutek <erika.kohoutek@gmail.com>, Jessica Listner <nerner75@yahoo.com>, Jon Klingensmith <jonklingensmith@gmail.com>, Karen Joachimsthaler <rassow57@hotmail.com>, Kevin Busse <kb62mo@charter.net>, Kevin Rayman <kcrayman@sbcglobal.net>, Kristy Fairburn <kristyfairburn@gmail.com>, Kyle Kennett <kylekennett@gmail.com>, Larry Miller <eljayem@gmail.com>, Michele Meckfessel <Michele@titanstables.com>, Mike Sanders <ggg.ss.dd@gmail.com>, Natasha & Joe McClintock <mcclintock57@charter.net>, Peggy Emling <pemling@sbcglobal.net>, Scott Seehausen <sseehau@Yahoo.com>, Sean Wellhausen <swell1975@yahoo.com>, Tom Kuhne <tjk1us@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Troop 216 – COVID 19 Update 22MAR
>
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> Troop 216 Family,
>
> With the recent announcement by Governor Pritzker that schools will remain closed through 7 April and the guidance from GSLAC that all scouting activities are canceled thru 31 MAR, we here at troop 216 want to remain positive and still try to continue the scouting program and not just shutdown.
>
> Right now we are looking at our first potential troop meeting being Monday 20 April, which was scheduled as a Court of Honor. We have decided to move the Court of Honor to Monday 27 April for now, barring any further postponements from state or federal government.
>
> The high ropes course/activity scheduled for 18 April as is still on. We haven’t canceled the campout yet, we are awaiting further words from GSLAC. However, right now, Beaver Damn state park is closed. At the minimum, we can still do the high ropes event as a day only activity. We will have to wait and see how long the shelter in place guidance remains in effect.
>
> This is a good time for scouts to work on the requirements for some eagle required merit badges. Several of these merit badges have requirements that involve keeping a log for either a budget, household chores, or a fitness routine. The family life merit badge has several requirements that involve family interaction with meetings, planning a project, or making a family decision. What a perfect time to accomplish this since we are all forced to spend time together whether we like it or not. To make it easy, I’ve included links at the bottom of this email to family life, personal fitness, and personal management merit badge requirements pages. I’ll reach out to our counselors for these badges and maybe 4 months down the road, we can set up merit badge sessions at a troop meeting so scouts can complete them.
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> As for the adults, a big shout out to Steve Kupsky who has provided a list of the adults and what training they have accomplished. He also has provided links to the training. It doesn’t get any easier than that folks. Please take advantage of this down time and accomplish whatever can be online.
>
> A big thank you to Brian Heil and Albert Middeke who helped transport the trail to and from Gaslight Vinly for the decal installment. I’m having a hard time uploading the pictures to email, so I’ll try sending via text message.
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> If any scout needs a scoutmaster conference or a board of review, please reach out to Mr Gill, Mr Evans, or any ASM so that we can coordinate via FaceTime or Skype.
>
> BSA National sent out some guidance for all scouts. I am going to forward that to everyone just to make sure you all have it. Apologize if you receive it twice.
>
> If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to call, email, or text me.
>
> Please remain calm, think positive, stay safe, and make good decisions. We will get through this as a nation and as a community.
>
> Yours in Scouting,
>
> Mike O’Koniewski
> Troop Committee Chairman
>
> www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/changes/mb129-19.asp
>
> www.scoutbook.com/mobile/references/boy-scouting/merit-badges/personal-fitness-merit-badge-requirements.asp
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> www.scoutbook.com/mobile/references/boy-scouting/merit-badges/personal-management-merit-badge-requirements.asp
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> —
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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 – Mike O’Koniewski okie135@yahoo.com
> Scoutmaster – Gary Gill gillorang@gmail.com
> Advancements – John Evans siue.electrician@gmail.com
> Parent Coordinator – Tara Kuhne teeku2002@yahoo.com

Troop News

Fwd: COVID-19 Closure/Cancellation Update

March 16, 2020 troop216

Begin forwarded message:

> From: “Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America” <dave.chambliss@scouting.org>
> Date: March 16, 2020 at 11:41:56 AM CDT
> To: skupsky1@charter.net
> Subject: COVID-19 Closure/Cancellation Update
> Reply-To: dave.chambliss@scouting.org
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> March 16, 2020
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> As mentioned in a communication sent to all Scouting families on Thursday, March 12th, the Greater St. Louis Area Council’s top priority is the health and safety of our Scouts, volunteers, staff, and their family members. In this spirit and given the unprecedented circumstances related to COVID-19, effective tomorrow March 17th and remaining through April 5th are the following:
>
> All UNITS are to discontinue in-person meetings and all activities including camping trips.
> All DISTRICT and COUNCIL in-person meetings, activities, and camps are cancelled. Instead, consider using technology apps such as Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Duo, or Google Hangouts.
> All COUNCIL camps will be CLOSED.
> All SERVICE CENTERS will be closed. Council staff will be working remotely per CDC social distancing recommendations. Minimal services will continue via remote functions.
>
> These cancellations do NOT apply to our summer camp programs and events occurring beyond the closure period of APRIL 5th. The Council will continue to monitor the situation closely.
>
> How can you keep Scouting?
> Continue advancement by focusing on merit badge requirements that can be completed at home.
> Contact your merit badge counselor via email, Facetime, etc. (remember Youth Protection training with no one-on-one communication between youth and adult).
> Do a good turn daily. Look for ways to contribute to your community while staying safe.
> Stay in contact with friends and families in your unit even if it’s just to say hi via a phone call, Facetime, Duo or Google hangouts.
> As a unit leader, now is a good time to take online trainings and renew your Youth Protection Training.
> Encourage unit, district, and Council committees to continue normally scheduled meetings using technology apps such as Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Duo, or Google Hangouts.
>
> Regarding event refunds – When possible, we are rescheduling events for a later date. If you are registered for an event that is postponed, your registration will be transferred to the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled event, you may request a refund. If you are so inclined, please consider not requesting a refund and allowing your event fee to support Scouting. This will help offset costs and lost income from cancelled events. For unit camping or event reservations, a credit will be given for future usage.
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> We are closely monitoring the situation in our communities, staying current on recommendations from the CDC, and consulting with local health professionals on a frequent basis. Council leadership will continue to evaluate the situation daily. Updates will be shared as they are available. I would also encourage our families to connect with us on our social media pages to receive notifications.
>
> Facebook – www.facebook.com/stlbsa/
> Instagram – www.instagram.com/stlbsa/
> Twitter – @stlbsa
>
> For additional questions, please reach out to your District professionals or Dave Chambliss, Director of Marketing (dave.chambliss@scouting.org)
>
> We appreciate your cooperation and all you do for the young people in our program. It is important that our entire community pulls together to address this public health crisis.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ronald S. Green
> Scout Executive / CEO
>
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> St. Louis, MO 63108
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