Fwd: Upcoming Scout Events and Activities

Scroll down for many upcoming events promoted by the Council, including
NESA Advancement (Merit Badge) Day on 8/24 at Camp Joy. Click on the
provided links for full details on each event.

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Website
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Camp
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Calendar
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Training
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Set Your Sights On Fun At the Shoot-O-Ree
Test your marksmanship and sharpen your eagle eye during the Shoot-O-Ree
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August
24 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Age-appropriate shooting activities will
be available for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers to participate

Activities run all day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10 for Cub Scouts and $15
for Scouts BSA and Venturers.
Den Chief Training
A Den Chief is a Scouts BSA member who assists a Cub Scout Pack at meetings
and other Scouting events. They are a valuable source of guidance, skills,
songs and games. The next Den Chief Training
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is Aug. 17 at Beaumont from 9 a.m.–noon.
Memorial Service For Chris Long, Former SE of Lincoln Trails Council
A memorial service will be held for Christian “Chris” Long, former Scout
Executive/CEO of the Lincoln Trails Council, on Saturday, August 17 from
1–3 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center (1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur,
IL). Chris passed away peacefully on June 29 at Decatur Memorial
Hospital. He was employed with the Boy Scouts of America for 30 years. The
family encourages those who are attending and knew Chris through Scouting
to wear their uniform and share a story about his life.
Rock Climbing Instructor Training
Want to give your unit more high adventure? Plan to attend rock
climbing/rappelling instructor training
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Aug. 24-25 at Camp Vandeventer. An orientation will be held Aug. 14 at the
Belleville Service Center and Beaumont Scout Reservation (Emerson Center).
Completing the training allows you to take your unit climbing at several
natural climbing areas within the council, including Camp Vandeventer and S
bar F, as well as the council’s climbing towers.
NESA Advancement Day
Scouts can choose from more than 25 merit badges during NESA Advancement Day
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at Camp Joy on Aug. 24. All money generated through this event, hosted by
the Southern Illinois Chapter of the Greater St. Louis Area Council NESA
Committee, provides funds for college scholarships, the annual Eagle
Recognition Banquet, and other activities benefiting Scouting.
STEMFest
Join us for a FREE showcase of STEM on Sept. 14 at Amp Up Action Park
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Local businesses and organizations that host Scout workshops will be in
attendance to share their schedules and offer a taste of their programs
with hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy. The event host, Amp
Up Action Park, is also offering special discounts on their activities
including a high-ropes course, virtual reality, human hamster balls, and
more!
Cabela’s Merit Badge Skill Centers
September is Scouts BSA month at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops. The stores
will be offering skill centers throughout September for Fishing, Fish &
Wildlife Management, and Rifle Shooting merit badges. Click here
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to view the schedule.
Catholic Encounter Weekend
Join Scouts BSA and Venturers from around the Archdiocese for a weekend of
camping and outdoor fun with challenging games, adoration, music and more
during Encounter Weekend
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, Sept. 13-15 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The weekend can also be used
to fulfill the retreat requirement for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius awards.
Fall Fun Rally
Join hundreds of Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers, and older Scouts for an
event-filled weekend during Fall Fun Rally
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Sept. 20-22 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. With more than 100 activities,
trainings, demonstrations, and competitions, Fall Fun Rally is a unique
event drawing participants from all over the country!
Cub Launch
Hey Cub Scouts, be sure to begin your Scouting year with Cub Launch next
month! Young Scouts can explore many of the wonderful Cub Scout activities
the BSA offers during this family-friendly event including fishing,
shooting sports, STEM experiments, community guest presenters, and much
more! This event is perfect for brand new Cub Scouts, as well as seasoned
Cub Scouts who want to spend a fun Saturday Scouting!

Several dates and locations to choose from. Click here
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for the complete schedule.
Scout and Adult Fishing Day
Webelos, Scouts BSA, and Venturers can enjoy a day of fishing on Nim’s Lake
at S bar F Scout Ranch on Sept. 21. Attendance prizes, coffee, milk and
donuts will be available. The event is free but registration is
required by visiting
this link
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Mom & Me
We’ve got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable weekend during Mom & Me
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Sept. 27-29 at Camp Warren Levis. This popular event includes Scouting
favorites such as archery and BB guns, but sprinkles of candy-themed fun
will be mixed in throughout the weekend to ensure that everyone has a sweet
time!
Merit Badge Skill Centers
NESA Advancement Day
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– Aug. 24 | Salesmanship
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– Aug. 26 & Sept. 16 | Trades Day
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– Sept. 14 | Welding
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Aug 19 No Scout meeting – Mountain Biking instead/Camp out permissions due

With the mountain biking event occurring next Monday Aug 19 6 pm at the
SIUE RC Airplane Field, we will NOT be having our regular 7 pm meeting at
the church.

Permission slips for the Aug 23-25 Warrren Levis campout are due that same
night, Aug 19, and can be turned in to Mrs. Gill at the biking event or
dropped by the Gill house.

The permission slip was sent in a Troop email on Aug 4. It can also be
found on the Troop website under News Items or Calendar.

Fwd: Aug 19 No Scout meeting/Camp out permissions due

>
>
> With the mountain biking event occurring next Monday Aug 19 6pm at the
> SIUE RC Airplane Field, we will NOT be having our regular 7pm meeting at
> the church.
>
> Permission slips for the Aug 23-25 Warrren Levis campout are due that same
> night, Aug 19, and can be turned in to Mrs. Gill at the biking event or
> dropped by the Gill house.
>
> The permission slip was sent in a Troop email on Aug 4. It can also be
> found on the Troop website under News Items or Calendar.
>

8/19 Mountain Biking; 8/23-25 Camp Warren Levis with option to canoe; and Sept/Oct activities preview

Our Scouts have an opportunity to do mountain biking on SIUE trails Monday
August 19 at *6 PM*, at no cost, courtesy of the local business, Bike
Surgeon. They will provide instruction and some bikes but if anyone has
their own mountain bike to bring, that would be helpful in allowing more
Scouts to participate. They recommend bringing a helmet, full water
bottle, and headlamp. We will take a rough headcount of those interested at
our next meeting Monday evening, including adults that are able to provide
supervision.

We have scheduled camping with an option to canoe at Camp Warren Levis
August 23-25. Scouts must have passed a swim test in order to be on the
water in a canoe. At least two adults canoeing need to be current in the
BSA online training of Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. The permission
form is attached and should be printed out, completed and turned in by your
Scout no later than 7:30 pm August 19.

Scouts have proposed a Family Camp in September (TBD) and plan to attend
the annual Rendezvous and Encampment at Camp Warren Levis October 4-6.

Mr. Gill will be on travel and unable to participate in the August biking
and camping. He thanks those adults volunteering to serve as leaders in his
absence.

8/3 Merit Badge Make-Up Day (morning) @ Beaumont Scout Reservation

The Eagle Scout Association is hosting a Merit Badge Make-Up Day on
Saturday, August 3rd from 9 am to noon at Beaumont Scout Reservation. This
affords the opportunity to assist any Scout who earned a partial merit
badge at summer camp in completing that badge. See attached for more
information, including what merit badges will be offered (S-F Summer Camp)
along with an email address for more information.

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Fwd: Email for Color Guard

Good Evening

As you know our Cardinal/Cubs Game is fast approaching and your son have
indicated they would like to participate in the color guard flag ceremony.
We need to be assembled at Gate 1 by 6:00 on Wednesday Evening. All
participants MUST be in full Class A uniforms (neckerchief and slide) and
looking good. We are representing our not only our troop, but BSA as well
so we want to look sharp especially since this is a pretty awesome thing
we are doing. If there are any questions, please email
mikefairburnden5@gmail.com or text me at 618-406-1120. I won’t be able to
respond tomorrow till the afternoon, but I will answer questions to the
best of my ability.

There may be 2 open spots for scouts to participate. If interested in
participating, please let Mike Fairburn know.

Thanks,

Mike Fairburn

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7/31 Flag Ceremony participation at Cubs/Cardinals game – respond by 7/22

Good Day Troop 216 Families!

As you are well aware we have been running a fundraiser for the scouts with
the Cardinals for a baseball game vs the Cubs on the 31st of July. I am
pleased to announce that we have sold enough tickets to get an extra perk.
We need up to 10 scouts to participate in a color guard flag ceremony
before the game. Since Mike Okoniewski is out of town this Monday, I have
agreed to step up and get names. Requirements of the scouts to participate
in this event is that they will need to wear the full Class A uniform while
presenting the colors. Once they are done, they can definitely dress more
comfortable to enjoy the ever popular rivalry between these two great
teams. If interested, I need names by the end of the meeting on Monday so I
can send those to our Cardinals Fundraiser Rep. More information I am
sure will follow and will be distributed to those families of scouts once I
receive it.

Have a great weekend and stay cool out there!

Mike Fairburn
mikefairburnden5@gmail.com
Troop 216

Reece Watson Eagle Project Work Days (7/13 & 7/14)

We will be having work days for my Eagle project Saturday, July 13th and
Sunday, July 14th. Saturday will be assembly of a shelving unit, and Sunday
we will paint it. Those of you going to Philmont, if you can make it out
on Saturday, I’d appreciate it, but if not I understand. Scouts and adults
are welcome and appreciated.

Please RSVP to me at reecewat01@gmail.com or by text at (618)972-5913 for
specific times, location and what you should bring. Snacks and
refreshments will be provided, but please bring water anyway, it will be
hot.

Thanks,
Reece Watson

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