My Eagle Scout project, overseen by Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, will take place in the Forest Lakes – Mount Herman area.  The goal is to build two benches and install a mountain bike repair stand to entise mountain bikers and hikers to explore this new area.  

AM helpers would start at 9:00.  We will work on laying the concrete for the benches and stand as well as help with trail work.  At noon we will enjoy pizza and refreshments together.

PM helpers will arrive around noon for pizza and refreshments before we get started.  We will work on installing the benches and stand as well as help with trail work.  

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!  – Alex

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AAAA2BA4F9C34-64699166-alexs

Court of Honor is tomorrow! Our Eagle Scouts will be grilling hot dogs! If you haven’t had a chance to sign up to bring a side or dessert please do now.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Date and Time: Tuesday, 4/28 @ 7:00pm – dinner first and then a quick ceremony.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-63371520-hotdog

Fruita Bike Camping Trip – April 24-26

We will meet at the Barn on Friday April 24 th at 11:30 am. Leave by 12 noon at the latest. Eat or pack a
personal lunch. We will eat at the campground for the Friday night meal as a troop.
Arrive on time. It is a 5 to 5 ½ hour drive.

We will be staying at North Fruita Desert Campground (18 Road – North Fruita Desert) in sites K4 and
K7.

We will come back Sunday morning, between 8am and 9am pending weather. Arriving back at the barn
between 2pm and 3pm.

Important: drop your bikes off before Friday. So we can get loaded up.
Either at Tony Reed’s House : 7240 Oak Valley Dr. 719-522-3821
Or at Danny Darvalics House: 1231 Crown Haven Cir. 540-320-2028
Weather is 70 during day and mid 40’s at night. Some chance of rain on Sunday.

We need a firm Head Count by Wednesday at 12 noon. See link below. We have limited room for scouts
and bikes.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-63459112-2426#/

Some Packing Items to bring (not an all encompassing list).
Bike Helmet, Bike, Spare Tube if you have one, bike tools if you have them, Mess Kit, Water Bottle
and/or backpack with bladder. Scout 10 essentials. Personal snacks/trail food while riding. Sun screen
and sun glasses. Good shoes for biking.

Troop 287! Summer is quickly approaching and so is our next Court of Honor on April 28th. It’s BBQ season, so we have asked all our Eagle Scouts to come command the grill and serve up some hot dogs and sides. Families, we need your help to make sure this is a successful event.  Please sign up to bring your favorite summertime side or dessert. The troop will be providing hot dogs and buns. We look forward to seeing you there! Thanks for your support.

Date and Time: Tuesday, 4/28 @ 6:30pm – dinner first and then a quick ceremony.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-63371520-hotdog

It’s time for our annual Chili Cook-Off Court of Honor! Please sign up below as soon as possible so we know how many people to expect!

Date and Time: Tuesday, 12/2 @ 6:00pm – dinner first and then a quick ceremony

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-60374577-chili

It’s time for our annual Chili Cook-Off Court of Honor! Please sign up below!

Date and Time: Tuesday, 12/2 @ 6:00pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-60374577-chili

Extra T-shirts and one adult small hoodie are available for sale at the COH next week. Reserve yours now by texting Janelle at (801) 518-9659. Limited supply available. Also,  check out the free pile of uniform items and t-shirts available in the scout closet!

Date: Tuesday, August 12th

Time: have boys there by 6:30 to help set up, ceremony is at 7, ice cream to follow

Troop will supply the ice cream. Please RSVP as well as sign up to bring a topping.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-57602634-2025

We are very short on flag sign ups this 4th of July holiday.  At this time we only have enough signed up to do one route and we need four.  Tonight is the night of assignments, so if you have been waiting, now is the time to sign up.  We are all going to a bbq on Friday night but if you can find an hour to help out it would be greatly appreciated.  If you can only do the morning shift, we will happily take that also, just let me know.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55352959-flag

Maureen Reiser

208-596-3115

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Thanks to those who have been helping with flag duty.  We just purchased new camping equipment and neckerchiefs for the troop with the help from flag money.  

July 4th is Friday and we still need some adults and scouts to sign up below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55352959-flag

Contact me if you have any questions

Maureen Reiser

208-596-3115

I am looking for a parent volunteer who would like to take a more active role in our troop. I have been the Advancement Chair for the last four years, and it is a great position! It is not a difficult job. You’d need to learn Scoutbook and will be responsible for planning three Court of Honor events each year (they are mostly planned already, though) and creating the program for them. You would also attend and contribute to the monthly council meetings held at the same time as the scout meeting. I’m not going anywhere, but I’d like to train someone this summer as we go through the summer camp merit badges. I’d be happy to work in tandem with someone for a while. Let me know if you have any questions. ~Jenine 619-607-1647

Memorial Day flag duty was a success with all the new families, thank you.

Flag Day is Saturday June 14th.  Most of the troop will be returning from summer camp and so many of us are out of town.  We are still obligated to put up flags on this day.  PLEASE sign up below if you are in town and can help with flags.  We really need to rally and get everyone we can to sign up. Siblings, friends and family are welcome to help. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55352959-flag

Get your sunscreen, sleds, and sand shoes because Troop 287 is headed to the Great Sand Dunes National Park on May 16 – 18, 2025. The dunes are located 3 hours southwest in the San Luis Valley, and we will be car camping, so bring as much gear as you want. Please sign up ASAP so we can plan food and adult support. 

We will depart from the barn at 5:30 on Friday and return between 12 and 1 on Sunday

Please sign up here so we have an accurate count of who will be attending.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-56754169-sand

Please sign up to attend the BBQ Court of Honor on April 15th and tell us which small side dish you plan to bring.  The troop will be catering BBQ at this event, so we need good attendance numbers.  Please RSVP by Friday (4/11). Thank you to those who have already signed up!

Dinner will be at 6:00 pm with the ceremony afterwards.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55777182-court

If you RSVPd to the Joint Eagle Court of Honor for John, Axel and Logan please check your email for Academy base access info. Please register ASAP.

All adults (18yrs and older) must register using the link below unless they have a valid military ID. For those who have a DBIDs card for Air Academy High School they may not accept it because this is not a a District 20 function and request that you register online.

Note: The Cadet Lodge sits at the base of Eagles Peak and the access road is dirt/gravel/some snow and very steep both directions.  If you do not feel comfortable driving on the dirt road we can arrange a shuttle ride from the Barry Goldwater Visitor Center parking lot which is across the street from the access road. Contact Janelle Anderson (801)518-9659 if you need assistance. 

We are excited to see you there.  Thanks for your support.

The Andersons & Reisers

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When: Sunday, May 4, 2025 @ 2:30pm

Where: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Please RSVP by May 1st at this link: https://www.evite.com/event/0233WPJAM4PQ7E5F6EPQAEQAD4TDYI?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=customlink&utm_medium=sharable_invite

Please join us in celebrating Austin as he is awarded Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony will be held at the Historic Flying W Ranch on April 10th 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Cake and refreshments will be served at the reception immediately following the ceremony. Flying W Ranch is located at 3330 Chuckwagon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

Please RSVP at the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-55494397-austins

We will have the April Court of Honor catered and families will supply side dishes and desserts. Since we are having it catered, we will need good RSVP numbers. Please sign up as soon as possible.

Date & Time: April 15th at 6:00

Please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55777182-court

Thomas is requesting a few scouts for an honor guard. Please RSVP to the number above.

Please help us to gauge interest in summer camp this year by filling out this sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-55100360-summer#