Carol Klaustermeier in Troy, retired former co-owner (with her husband Ron)
of A&R Paints & Crafts, does BSA patch sewing out of her house now and
would be happy for more Scout business. I had Carol do some patch removals
and additions for my uniform recently, and she told me that most
people don’t know she still does it. I told her I’d spread the word
within my troop. I think herf rates are very reasonable ($1.50 for each
patch sewn on and 75 cents for each patch removed) and she typically can
turn around a ‘job’ in just a few days.

Here is Carol’s contact info and say hello to Ron if he answers the phone
or greets you at their house.

*Cell Phone: 618-975-2079*

*Home Phone: 618-667-6211*

*Address: 323 Staunton Road, Troy IL*

— Steve Kupsky

Our Cahokia Mounds Scout District is hosting a night of fun at the
Collinsville Aqua Park (formerly Splash City) on Friday July 30 from 7:30
to 9:30pm. All Scouts (+ non-Scouts) and families are welcome!

Scouts will have the entire aqua park to themselves! Invite your friends as
well!

Please register the number of participants going by contacting Ms.Gill at
any time via text 618.616.6774 or email diane.gill67@gmail.com

OR

with Ms.Bishopp at the Monday July 12 meeting.

Payment may be made to Troop 216 by check, scout account, cash or PayPal.

– *If using PayPal, send your payment to troop216.bsa@gmail.com
<troop216.bsa@gmail.com>. Please enter names and payment details in the
description box…and please choose “sending to a friend” when completing
payment to avoid a transaction fee. *

Registering by July 15 offers discounted pricing of $6 per youth or adult.
After July 15, the price is $12 per youth or adult.

2021 Cahokia Mounds Aqua Park Night
*Friday Jul-30 2021 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM*
Collinsville Aqua Park
10 Gateway Dr
Collinsville, IL 62234

Event contact:
Kevin Buhr
Cahokia Mounds District Director
kevin.buhr@scouting.org
417-425-2961

Hello everyone, as I announced at last Monday’s troop meeting, I’ll have another 180 meat sticks at this Monday’s troop meeting for any scouts that want more. As a troop we have already sold 270 meat sticks and I envision us selling at least 500 before school starts again in the fall.

See below email again for specifics about this fundraiser.

Thanks again,
Steve Kupsky
Skupsky1@charter.net
314-265-8360

> On May 24, 2021, at 10:25 AM, Troop 216 <troop216.bsa@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone,
>
> We launched a new fundraiser last Monday. Our Scouts have the opportunity to sell 96% lean meat sticks courtesy of SS Backwards Longhorn Meats, a local longhorn cattle ranch. Several Scouts started last Monday and discussed particulars during the troop meeting. Below are those specifics:
>
> There are 5 flavors:
> 1. “Classic” Hickory Smoked
> 2. Jalapeno
> 3. Sweet Teriyaki
> 4. BBQ
> 5. Garlic & Fennel
>
> Scouts take meat sticks in bundles of 5 and sell each meatstick for $2. Scout earns 75 cents per meat stick sold put into his Scout Account. Bellow is a table showing several scenarios:
>
> Num. Sticks Sold $$$ Scout Earns Scout Collects Paid to Troop 216 for SS Ranch
> 20 $ 15.00 $ 40.00 $ 25.00
> 30 $ 22.50 $ 60.00 $ 37.50
> 40 $ 30.00 $ 80.00 $ 50.00
> 50 $ 37.50 $ 100.00 $ 62.50
> 60 $ 45.00 $ 120.00 $ 75.00
> 70 $ 52.50 $ 140.00 $ 87.50
> 80 $ 60.00 $ 160.00 $ 100.00
> 90 $ 67.50 $ 180.00 $ 112.50
> 100 $ 75.00 $ 200.00 $ 125.00
> 110 $ 82.50 $ 220.00 $ 137.50
> 120 $ 90.00 $ 240.00 $ 150.00
> 130 $ 97.50 $ 260.00 $ 162.50
> 140 $ 105.00 $ 280.00 $ 175.00
> 150 $ 112.50 $ 300.00 $ 187.50
> 160 $ 120.00 $ 320.00 $ 200.00
>
> We appreciate if the Scout can pay for the sticks upfront when he takes the sticks, but will also allow payment to be made back to the troop at a later date if needed.
>
> Our Scouts took 150 meat sticks at last week’s troop meeting. I will have another 120 at tonight’s stand-up meeting at Woodlawn cemetery, There is no limit to the number of meat sticks we get from SS Backwards and we can keep getting more every few weeks throughout the spring and summer and, if needed, the fall and winter too.
>
> If anyone a Scout approaches wants to give ‘cash’ to help the Scout build up his Scout Account, they can make checks payable to Troop 216 and we ask that they write the Scout’s name in the memo line on the check.
>
> Questions or suggestions about this fundraiser, please contact me directly. I’ll be at most troop meetings. My cell phone number is 314-265-8360 and my email address is skupsky1@charter.net
>
> Scout On!
> Steve Kupsky
> —
>
> 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 – Mark Mason matlsguy00@gmail.com
> Advancements – Barb Kane barbek618@yahoo.com
> New Member Coordinator – Tara Kuhne teeku2002@yahoo.com

Great news–we have another chance for a June camp out! Camp Kickapoo is
located right on Lake Sara near Effingham IL and offers fishing and trails.
This will be our first time visiting this GSLAC camp but we are excited to
experience it. Mr. Kupsky will be the main adult leader and we will camp
at the Mette campsite.

The coordinates for this camp’s location is 39.149033, -88.648971 or enter
Camp Kickapoo Summit Township IL on Google maps for directions. Drive
should be a bit under 90 minutes.

We have had to cancel several recent events due to limited adult
participation so if you are able to camp with the Troop, please plan to.
We appreciate full-weekend campers but can usually accommodate changes of
arrival and departure date or time if needed, and just request that you
indicate these in writing on the permission form. Also please note on the
form if any medications are needed or if there are any medical (including
allergy) concerns.

You will find the permission slip attached. This should be turned in by
your Scout to Ms.Gill or Bishopp at the *beginning* of next Monday’s meetin
*g*. If a Scout is not present at the meeting but plans to camp, please
send a text to Ms.Gill or Ms. Bishopp.

Menu planning is done at the Monday meeting and grocery shopping typically
on Thursday night the week of a campout. Listen for details of time and
place for shopping at Monday’s closing announcements. Not all
participating Scouts need to help with grocery shopping but it is a
valuable learning experience.

If any questions or concerns, please contact either of the
Activities Chairs. Thank you!

Diane Gill 618.616.6774 Martina Bishopp 314.496.3312
/slk

Troop-216-Camp-Kickapoo-6.2021.docx

> From: Troop 216 <troop216.bsa@gmail.com>
> Date: June 16, 2021 at 9:59:28 PM CDT
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> Subject: Troop 216 Camp Kickapoo June 25-27. Permission due NEXT MONDAY 6/21
>
> 
> Great news–we have another chance for a June camp out! Camp Kickapoo is located right on Lake Sara near Effingham IL and offers fishing and trails. This will be our first time visiting this GSLAC camp but we are excited to experience it. Mr. Kupsky will be the main adult leader and we will camp at the Mette campsite.
>
> The coordinates for this camp’s location is 39.149033, -88.648971 or enter Camp Kickapoo Summit Township IL on Google maps for directions. Drive should be a bit under 90 minutes.
>
> We have had to cancel several recent events due to limited adult participation so if you are able to camp with the Troop, please plan to. We appreciate full-weekend campers but can usually accommodate changes of arrival and departure date or time if needed, and just request that you indicate these in writing on the permission form. Also please note on the form if any medications are needed or if there are any medical (including allergy) concerns.
>
> You will find the permission slip attached. This should be turned in by your Scout to Ms.Gill or Bishopp at the beginning of next Monday’s meeting. If a Scout is not present at the meeting but plans to camp, please send a text to Ms.Gill or Ms. Bishopp.
>
> Menu planning is done at the Monday meeting and grocery shopping typically on Thursday night the week of a campout. Listen for details of time and place for shopping at Monday’s closing announcements. Not all participating Scouts need to help with grocery shopping but it is a valuable learning experience.
>
> If any questions or concerns, please contact either of the Activities Chairs. Thank you!
>
>
> Diane Gill 618.616.6774 Martina Bishopp 314.496.3312
> /slk
> —
>
> 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 – Mark Mason matlsguy00@gmail.com
> Advancements – Barb Kane barbek618@yahoo.com
> New Member Coordinator – Tara Kuhne teeku2002@yahoo.com

Troop-216-Camp-Kickapoo-6.2021.docx
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Hi Troop,

We will be going on a hike this Saturday morning at 9:00 am. We will meet
at the outer parking lot in front of Ralph Korte Stadium across from the
old cabin. If the weather is fair, we will be going on a dirt trail, if
it’s raining we will stick to the paved trail. Please join us!

Philmont trekkers, please bring your packs and carry 30-40 pounds of “gear”
with you.

Ralph Korte Stadium
3345 Stadium Drive
Edwardsville, IL 62026

9:00 am Saturday May 15

Questions? email or call me

Karen O’Koniewski
karen.okoniewski@gmail.com
618-7791-3990

Hello Troop 216 families! Our next campout will be at Pere Marquette State
Park the weekend of *May 21st.* Please find the permission form attached.
The signed permission form should be turned in with $28 per camper no later
than 7:15 pm on *Monday May 17th*.

*Additional calendar reminders:*

*No Monday meeting *May 31*

*Campout *June 11th-13th* at Hawn State Park in MO

*Medical forms A B and C
<filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf>
(which
includes a Physician’s exam) are due to Ms Bishopp or Gill by the following
dates:

Philmont participants– *Monday June 14*
Summer camp participants– *Monday June 28 *

[NOTE–please remember to sign page A, include a vaccination record that
has a tetanus shot within the last 10 years, and attach a copy of current
insurance card front and back]

*No Monday meeting *July 5*

*Philmont trek– *July 2-14* (not including two travel days)

*Camp Gamble Summer Camp–* July 18-24*

Troop-216-Pere-Marquette-5.2021.docx

Philmont trekkers, it’s time to start some conditioning workouts to get in
shape for our big trek. And a great place to experience vertical climb is
at Cahokia Mounds! This Sunday we will meet at 1:00 pm to fit packs and do
some climbing. If anyone else is interested in joining us, please do!

Bring your backpack (trekkers try to load about 20-25 pounds into your
pack), water and a snack. Our goal is up and down the steps of Monk’s
Mound five (5) times! As we proceed, we’ll stop and work on pack
adjustments.

We will figure out distance for those working on hiking merit badges.

Cahokia Mounds
30 Ramsey Street
Collinsville

Meet in the Monk’s Mound parking lot across the street from the museum.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

YIS,

Karen O’Koniewski
karen.okoniewski@gmail.com
618-791-3990

April 18 — Cahokia Mounds District Recognition Event 2-5pm @ Edison’s,
Edwardsville

April 30-May 2 — Spring Camporee @ Camp Warren Levis, Godfrey IL

May 21-23 — Campout @ Pere Marquette, Grafton IL

June 11-13 — Campout @ Hawn State Park, Ste.Genevieve MO

July 2 to 14 — Philmont Trek @ Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron NM

July 18 to 24 — Summer Camp @ Camp Gamble, S bar F Scout Ranch,
Farmington MO

Hello, Troop 216. Join us at the Spring Camporee for a weekend of camping
and activities. See the attached flyer for details.

When: April 30-May 2, 2021 if camping / May 1 for day attendance
Where: Camp Warren Levis

*DUE DATES*

1. Scouts will need to select their choice of one of the following
classes by our meeting on Monday, April 19
– Outdoor Code (Tenderfoot 1c requirement)
– Leave No Trace (Second Class 1b requirement)
– Tread Lightly (First Class 1b requirement)
– Woodcarving merit badge
2. Please submit the attached permission form and payment at our meeting
on Monday, April 26

Martina
Unit Outdoors / Activities Chair
parzivalxf@yahoo.com

2021-Spring-Camporee-Flyer_216.pdf
Troop-216-Spring-Camporee-4.2021.docx