LAST CALL: Please reply to parzivalxf@yahoo.com if you or your Scout would
like a swim test this Sunday at 3:30. I will need to get this information
in to the organizers by tomorrow (Friday).
Thanks!
Martina
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 11:31 AM Troop 216 <troop216.bsa@gmail.com> wrote:
> UPDATE: The swim test time for our Troop will be at 3:30 pm on Sunday.
>
> On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 6:20 PM Troop 216 <troop216.bsa@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi, Troop 216.
>>
>> *Swim Test, Sunday 4/11*
>> As part of the Spring Camporee there will be a canoeing leg of the relay
>> race as well as an open boating session. Scouts and adults who will be
>> canoeing will need to be a BSA Swimmer per the Safety Afloat guidelines.
>> With that in mind, the District has arranged an opportunity for Scouts and
>> adults to take the swim test. *Swim tests will be available on Sunday,
>> April 11 at the Edwardsville High School (EHS) pool at no cost.* I have
>> requested a time slot for later in the afternoon since many of us will be
>> returning from camp that morning. I will update this as soon as I know the
>> exact time. *The last date to add names will be Friday, April 9th*, so
>> please email Martina Bishopp at parzivalxf@yahoo.com no later than that
>> afternoon. Note: Late arrivals will not get to swim.
>>
>> Sorry for the short notice. If there are issues making it to this swim
>> test event, please contact Martina Bishopp at parzivalxf@yahoo.com to
>> discuss options.
>>
>> *Summer Camp reminder:*
>> The initial payment is due 4/5. You’ll need to use the Parent Portal to
>> make the $150 payment. (See the attached for your ID/PW. If you don’t have
>> one, let me know. If you want to use the Scout account, also let me know.)
>> Martina – parzivalxf@yahoo.com
>>
>> ———————————-
>>
>> Troop 216 has secured the week of July 18 – 24 to attend summer camp at *S
>> bar F Scout Ranch* <stlbsa.org/s-bar-f-scout-ranch/>, *Camp
>> Gamble*. Please review the Leader Guide
>> <scoutingevent.com/Download/31258367/OR/2020_SF_Leader_Guide.pdf> for
>> full details. (Note: This is the 2020 manual, but 2021 should be available
>> soon.)
>>
>>
>>
>> *REGISTRATION FEES*
>>
>> *Due to COVID capacity limits for camp, the Troop has pre-paid $75 to
>> hold spots for Scouts. The payment schedule is as follows:*
>>
>> *Initial payment* – $150 to Camp Gamble + reimburse $75 to the Troop by *April
>> 5*, 2021
>>
>> *Early bird registration fee* – the remaining $130 (for a total of
>> $355/scout) if paid in full by *May 5*, 2021; the regular registration
>> fee of $375/scout may be paid until July 16. Note: Scouts who rolled
>> over their registration fees from 2020 are already paid in full at the 2020
>> price.
>>
>> (Adult fees will be divided among attendees; the Troop receives 1-3 100%
>> adult discounts for certain numbers of scouts registered.)
>>
>>
>> *Additional costs:* Meals to and from camp, possible merit badge fees
>> and Trading Post spending money.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Camperships* (financial assistance) are available from S bar F. Please
>> contact Steve Kupsky, Diane Gill or Martina Bishopp before you register, to
>> discuss further.
>>
>>
>>
>> *PAYMENT AND MERIT BADGE SELECTION*
>>
>> Except for the $75 payable to the Troop, parents can complete payment and
>> registration for their scouts online. The Parent Portal
>> <scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA312&reservationFromEmail=true&parentPortal> allows
>> you to enter the scout’s information (such as name, address, dietary
>> requirements, etc.), pay the registration fees, and select merit badges.
>> The 2021 Merit Badge Catalog
>> <scoutingevent.com/Download/31272562/OR/2021_Gamble_Class_Schedule.pdf> lists
>> the available badges, times, and descriptions.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Each scout or parent will have their own unique **User ID* and
>> *Password* to log into the Parent Portal
>> <scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA312&reservationFromEmail=true&parentPortal>
>> *.* See the attached list for the ID and password for scouts whose
>> parents have already indicated interest. *If your Scout’s name is not on
>> this list yet, please contact Martina Bishopp at an upcoming Troop meeting
>> or email her at **parzivalxf@yahoo.com* <parzivalxf@yahoo.com>* to get
>> an ID and password.*
>>
>>
>> – When you go to register in the Parent Portal, first review and
>> update the Scout’s information in the “Update Information” area.
>> – Merit badges can be selected now, but you will need to keep up
>> to date on the payment schedule listed above to retain access to select
>> merit badges. *Once entered, merit badge selections will be
>> reviewed by a Troop Leader with notification made if any changes are
>> recommended.*
>> – *Note*: Online payment is available as a debit from your bank
>> account or by credit card. If you need to pay another way or use a Scout
>> Account, please contact Ms. Bishopp.
>> – *A 100% refund will be provided due to COVID-19 concerns (this
>> includes anyone who feels uncomfortable attending camp, anyone exposed to
>> someone with COVID or suspected of having COVID), changes in camp schedules
>> or formats, or the cancellation of sessions by the council. A refund
>> request must be submitted for consideration to camping@stlbsa.org
>> <camping@stlbsa.org> by 8/30.*
>>
>> *MEDICAL FORMS* are *due by **June 28* to Mrs. Gill or Ms. Bishopp for
>> participating SCOUTS & ADULTS! Access the forms here
>> <scoutingevent.com/Download/31252448/OR/BSA_Heath_Forms_ABC.pdf>.
>> Part C requires your physician to complete it, so be sure to schedule an
>> appointment for the pre-participation physical.
>>
>>
>>
>> A permission slip will be made available in June for completion and
>> submission prior to departure.
>>
>>
>> Martina
>>
>> —
>>
>> 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
>>
>
>
> —
>
> 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
>