— Happy Sunday Everyone,

We have received new guidance from BSA regarding being able to meet
indoors, especially since the temperature and the full transition to the
fall season has occurred. The church has approved us being able to meet in
the fellowship hall providing we follow all standard COVID protocols. This
includes the wearing of masks, social distancing, using hand sanitizer,
limiting our numbers to under 50, and signing in to accommodate contract
tracing if needed.

We will go back to meeting at 700pm. I’d like to thank everyone for all
their patience and adherence to the rules of social distancing during these
challenging times. it is because of this that Troop 216 has been able to
continue the scouting program while remaining safe during this global
pandemic. I’d like to also thank our charter rep, Mike Veith for his
support working with the church to accommodate all our needs.

If there are any questions, please feel free to call,email, or text me.

Yours in Scouting,

Mike OKoniewski 618-791-3956

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 – John Evans siue.electrician@gmail.com
New Member Coordinator – Tara Kuhne teeku2002@yahoo.com

Hello, Troop 216. Please mark your calendars with these UPCOMING EVENTS:

– November 13-15 Camping at Highland’s Silver Lake Park
– Please find attached the permission form for fun fall camping at
Silver Lake, *to be turned in no later than 7:30 on Nov 9th*. Later
submission makes it difficult for the Scouts to do their
camp-out planning
and preparation.

– November 14 & 21 Scouting for Food in Edwardsville
– The sizable endeavor of distributing bags to each home requires the
help of many Scouts and adults. Therefore, plans will be made for those
camping at Silver Lake to return to Edwardsville for that
morning’s service
opportunity.

– December 5-6 Overnight Caving at Marengo IN

More details about Scouting for Food and the Caving outing will become
available later.

For questions, please email Diane Gill or Martina Bishopp directly.

Thanks!

Martina Bishopp
Unit Outdoors / Activities Chair
Troop 8216 First Christian Church, Edwardsville

Troop-216-Silver-Lake-11.2020.pdf

Troop 216,

Just a friendly reminder that in observance of the federal holiday
tomorrow, there will be no Troop meeting tomorrow night 12 OCT. Our next
meeting will be Monday night 19 OCT at 630pm in the First Christian Church
parking lot.

Enjoy the day off.

-Mike O’Koniewski

Troop 216 Family,

Just a friendly reminder that will be hosting our Fall Court of Honor next
Monday night, 5 OCT at the American Legion in Edwardsville. The COVID
canceled our Spring Court of Honor, so there will be lots of rank
advancements, awards, and merit badges to be recognized. This will be an
outdoor ceremony per COVID guidelines. We ask that you bring a camp chair
for each member of your family that will be attending. The ceremony will
take place under the outdoor pavilion next to the golf cart garage and
begin at 630pm. This event will be held in lieu of our normal Monday night
meeting. If you have any questions, please call or email me. The address
of the American Legion is listed below. Basically, across the street from
Lincoln Middle School.

Yours in Scouting,

Mike O’Koniewski 618-791-3956

American Legion Post #199
58 IL Rt 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Hi, Troop 216. We will be having a camp out at Camp Warren Levis from
Friday evening 10/2 to Sunday morning 10/4.

Included in the camp out is a *Fall Camporee* on Saturday. There will be
a District Hike available at Pere Marquette from 8:00am-12:00pm. In the
afternoon at Warren Levis, starting at 1:00pm, Scouts will have a
choice of *Group
1*: Aquatics (boating) + Camp Service Project or *Group 2*: Camp Service
Project and Shooting Range. *Please indicate your Scout’s preferred choice
on the permission slip. We will do our best to accommodate these choices
but spots are limited.*

Permission slip, camp map, and medical form are attached.

*Note: If you do not have a current medical form (Annual Health and Medical
Record – Parts A & B) on file with the Troop, please complete and return
the form prior to or at check-in.*

*CAMPOUT COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES*
*Transportation:* The CDC recommends avoiding pooled rides or rides where
multiple passengers are picked up who are not in the same household, so we
will not carpool as usual. Ideally, Scouts will only travel with family.
*Sleeping Arrangements:* One Scout per tent. Please indicate on the
permission slip if the Scout/adult will need a Troop tent or bring their
own.
*Food Prep and Eating:* Guidelines state that as few people should prepare
food as possible. Masks must be worn at all times when handling food.
Everyone will need to maintain distancing during meals; recommend camp
chairs a minimum of 10 ft apart.
*Mask Wearing:* Masks must be worn when proper 6 ft spacing cannot be
maintained.
*Distancing:* Boys will be encouraged to not congregate near each other
but maintain spacing of at least 6 ft.
*Cleaning Protocol:* Hand sanitizer will be available in common areas.
Shared surfaces and equipment will be regularly disinfected.

Martina Bishopp

*Unit Outdoors / Activities Chair*
*parzivalxf@yahoo.com <parzivalxf@yahoo.com> *

Troop-216-Fall-Camporee-10.2020.pdf
Event_Map.pdf
680-001_ABC-BSA-Health-Form-parts-A-B-C.pdf

Good Afternoon Troop 216,

We will have a regular in-person outdoor meeting this coming Monday 24 AUG
at 700pm. However, the following Monday, 31 AUG will be having a PLC
(Patrol Leader Council) meeting at 700pm. This will be an outdoor
in-person event as well. There will be no regular troop meeting that
evening. The SPL, ASPL, all patrol leaders, assistant patrol leaders, and
boys who are in leadership positions such as quartermaster, troop guide,
historian, etc are expected to attend. In addition, any boy who wants to
have a “say” in what activities we plan for the next calendar year are
welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the upcoming
scout calendar for the next 7-8 months to include campouts (where we want
to go), activities for regular troop meetings, day trips or events, merit
badge classes, etc. Hope to see you there.

-Mike O’Koniewski

Troop 216,

Due to the approaching storms, troop leadership has decided to cancel
tonight’s meeting. Safety is always our priority and the boys got enough
rain over the weekend on the campout. A reminder that our monthly
committee meeting will take place tomorrow night in fellowship hall at the
church at 700pm. If there are any questions, please email or call me.

Thanks,

Mike OKoniewski
618-791-3956

Parents & Scouts,

Please see the attached permission slip for full details of the camp out at
Camp Warren Levis on August 7-9. Forms may be turned in Monday, August 3,
preferably no later than 7:30 pm so that Scouts can use meeting time to
plan the meals and activities.

*If you have not submitted a new medical form in the past 12 months, please
also bring a new form (Parts A and B) on Monday. See attached for a blank
form.*

Below is more information on COVID precautions.

*Self-screening*: CDC guidelines suggest Scouts and adults answer
health-related questions before attending a group event. A health form and
temperature check will be completed the morning of departure.

*Transportation*: The CDC recommends avoiding pooled rides or rides where
multiple passengers are picked up who are not in the same household, so we
will not carpool as usual. Ideally, Scouts will only travel with family.

*Sleeping Arrangements*: One Scout per tent. Please indicate on the
permission slip if the Scout/adult will need a Troop tent or bring their
own.

*Food Prep and Eating*: Guidelines state that as few people should prepare
food as possible. Masks must be worn at all times when handling food.
Everyone will need to eat in isolation; recommend camp chairs with a
minimum of 10 ft apart. Adults will prepare and cook any shared meal.
Alternatively, each individual will prepare and eat their own meal (for
example, MREs or individually packaged food). Disposable plates, cups,
utensils, etc. will be used.

*Mask Wearing*: Masks must be worn when proper 6 ft spacing cannot be
maintained.

*Distancing*: Boys will be encouraged to not congregate near each other but
maintain spacing of at least 6 ft.

*Cleaning Protocol*: Bathroom will be wiped down 3x per day by an adult
(with bleach wipes). Hand sanitizer will be available in bathroom and in
all common areas. Shared surfaces and equipment will be regularly
disinfected.

Thank you!

Martina Bishopp
*parzivalxf@yahoo.com <parzivalxf@yahoo.com>*

Troop-216-Camp-Warren-Levis-8.2020.docx
680-001_ABC-BSA-Health-Form-parts-A-B-C.pdf

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Date: Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 9:12 AM
Subject: Tonight’s Scout Meeting 22 JUN – Change to Zoom
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Troop 216,

Sorry for the day of email, but I was trying to wait till the last minute
to get the most updated weather forecast. That being said, there’s an 80%
chance of rain tonight during our meeting. We have not been able to secure
a location with a pavillion that could accommodate us during inclement
weather. So, tonight’s troop meeting will be a Zoom only event. Start
time is 700pm. I will re-send the email with the link shortly after
sending this email.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Yours in Scouting,

Mike O’Koniewski