Reminder for Svout Sunday tomorrow at 10:00 AM. Set clocks up 1 hour tonight
Tom Sharp

Scouts,

Here is a short notice opportunity for some community service hours for rank advancement.

Chipeta Elementary is having a book reading event tonight from 545-715pm.  The theme is camping and they are asking for Scouts to help in reading and working in the craft room.  They already have some girl scouts helping and they would like some Boy Scout presence. Please make sure you are in Class A uniform with neckerchief.

The point of contact is Andrea Baker with the PTA there.  When you arrive please look for her to check in. The PTA office is to the left as you walk in the school main entrance.

I am in an UpaDowna board meeting from 6-7pm so I cannot make it. If an adult leader can make it please let me know ASAP.  We could have a sign up sheet for those interested in Boy Scouts if we want too.

Chipeta Elementary is located at 2340 Ramsgate Terrace, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

Please sign up as soon as you can so I can let them know if we are attending!!

Sign Up Here!! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F054BACA929A4FC1-chipeta  Then please text or email me that you are going so I can let the PTA know ASAP!!

Sean

719-648-6798

seanmwarner@gmail.com

Scouts,

Here is an opportunity to make some money for your scout account. We are going to post ourselves in Front of Bass Pro Shop on April 14th from 3-9pm to sell the camp cards. There is a coupon for Bass Pro Shop on the camp card to it’s an easy sell. We will divide the time into hourly shifts. You may sign up for more than one shift if you’d like.

Base Pro is located at :13012 Bass Pro Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Please sign up at Sign Up Genius here:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F054BACA929A4FC1-camp

No glamping allowed — Here’s what does and doesn’t count

***Patrol/Troop Specific Equipment***

IMPORTANT:  Troops will need to bring a sled fabricated prior to the event by the Scouts, in line with this Klondike style event. Troops will be required to have a minimum of one sled, and can have as many as one per Patrol (up to 3). The sled should have the ability to be pushed and pulled across snow or dirt because Scouts will be required to bring their sled to each event station. The weight of the sled should be considered due to certain station challenges the Scouts may encounter. Sleds should also be capable of hauling necessary equipment for event stations (as identified below in the event station descriptions). Troops that do not bring a sled will risk losing points at initial check-in and sled-specific events.

***Saturday Activities***

IMPORTANT:  Each Troop/Patrol will be responsible for going to as many stations as possible, in no particular order. Each station will award points that will contribute to an overall score, and the top three Troops/Patrols will be recognized at the awards campfire. There are ten stations that are subject to change but currently planned to include:

1. Station 1 – accuracy and safety with axes, saws and knives (equip: N/A)
2. Station 2 – reaction course (equip: N/A)
3. Station 3 – sled race (equip: troop sled)
4. Station 4 – fire safety and fire building (equip: matches and fire building materials)
5. Station 5– wilderness survival skills (equip: shelter building supplies)
6. Station 6 – lashing skills (equip: 50 feet of 550 cord)
7. Station 7 – first aid skills (equip: first aid kit and splinting materials)
8. Station 8– orienteering skills (equip: compass)
9. Station 9– knowledge of Scout skills (equip: Boy Scout Handbook)

***Bonus Station: showcase of different Academy clubs and teams throughout the day

Each of the nine stations will be competitive, and Troops should prepare by reviewing axe/knife safety, fire safety, wilderness survival, first aid, orienteering and pioneering. Please ensure you bring the required supplies for each station.

Youth participation – $20

Adult Participation – $20

Please sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F054BACA929A4FC1-freezoree1

Scouts,

Scout Sunday is March 1th at the church at 10:00 am. The Church that graciously lets us use their facilities greatly needs attendance from the Troop for being our charter organization. We also need adults to assist in serving cake and an need an older scout to read scripture.

The service is at 10:30. Tome Sharp will do a short training for scouts tonight to let us know what to expect when ushering, greeting, and reading.

Please sign up on Sign Up Genius Here:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F054BACA929A4FC1-scout1

Thanks,

Tom Sharp

Charter Org Rep

Scouts,

Tonight’s meeting will focus on Continuing the Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge.  I believe Mr. Reeves (MB Counselor) gave all those that are working on it some stuff to do from the first class. Please make sure you arrive with your worksheet and those items completed.

For the new scouts that are not working on Citizenship in the Nation, let’s get started on some Scout-First Class Achievements:

Sean

Hey Folks,

We had a great Campout this Month by snowshoeing 3 miles up the Crags then camping at Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant. Here are some Review thoughts about the trip:

• We learned some cold weather camping lessons.  Keep Nalgenes in your sleeping bags to prevent freezing.
• Dress properly while hiking in the cold. Don’t over dress while moving because you will sweat and get really cold when you stop.
• Pack your own bags.  Please let the scouts pack their own backpacks. They should know what is in their pack. Parents can help by inspecting AFTER scouts attempt to pack on their own first. Parents, please do not pack for your scouts.  Please do not OVERPACK!  Their packs can get heavy quickly on the trail at altitude.  Way too much clothes can become a hinderance just as fast as not enough clothes.
• Good job on the scouts that had a list of rank advancements needed to be accomplished. We were able to knock some of those out.
• Ingnacio did a great job teaching the Fireman’s Chit and also did great leading the troop on this hike/campout.
• Snowshoes can be a little tricky to walk in but the practice was good!

Here is the link to the photos. If you have any to add please send them too me!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tgRY5wpQdSKpqnnU2

Sean

Campers,

Just a few reminders for the campout on Saturday.

• Please bring a signed permission slip. Its on the website to the right
• Please make sure you have a 0 degree bag or have liners or a bivy sac that converts it to 0 degrees. REI sells these and so do most outdoor retailers in town.
• Please bring a breakfast for the ride up on Saturday (Or eat before hand)
• Also, please bring on pre-made meal that you can heat up using only hot water. The Scouts planned for Everyone to bring one Mountain Man (Dehydrated Meal) type meal that you can get at any sports store. There are other brands too….
• Also, for money saving options for those that need to buy some gear, I recommend checking out Gearonimo and Mountain Equipment Recyclers. I was there yesterday and they have tons of used (but great) jackets, pants, and some new items too.
• I was in Costco today and I saw these boots for sale for about $15 so I thought it might be a good boot for scouts that are still looking for a pair. They say they are waterproof and insulated hiking boots.

Scout Sunday is March 11 at the church at 10:00 am. I need great attendance from scouts to thank the church for being our charter organization. I also need adults to assist serving cake. I need an older scout to read scripture.
The service is at 10:30. I will do a short training for scouts next meeting to know what to expect when ushering, greeting, and reading.
Tom Sharp

Howdy,

Here is the packing list for this weekend’s campout:

Right now I am tracking 7 Scouts signed up and 3 adults.  I am also tracking that out of all of those, only 2 scouts and 1 adult need me to get them snowshoes.

Gear:

• Snowshoes and Trekking Poles ( I have those for those that requested them on the Website)
• Backpack with Waterproof Bag (Could be a lawn/leaf garbage bag)
• Sleeping Bag – 0 degrees (or have a bivy sack to put over it to make it warm to 0 Degrees)
• Sleeping Pad (The foam ones are the best for cold weather or at least one with a high insulation factor)
• Mess Kit with eating utensils
• Two Liters of Water (One should be a Nalgene Bottle)
• Ligher/Matches
• Sunglasses or Snow Goggles (Preferred)
• Clothes to match the weather (Down Jacket, Fleece, Base Layer, Insulation Layer)
• Beanie Cap (Warm)
• Warm Gloves
• Wool Socks and one or two extra pairs
• Head Lamp
• Hand Warners ( I will provide)
• Head Lamp with spare batteries
• Gators (Good Idea to have these. Some Snow Pants have these built in)
• Hand Sanitizer (For for starting fires too)
• Tiinder (Dryer Lint works awesome)
• If you have them: Snow Shovel
• Some money to get lunch/snack/warm drink on the way back
• Toilet Paper
• Chapstick or equivalent
• Insulated Waterproof Hiking Boots (No Sneakers!)
• Optional : GPS, Compass, Map of area,
• A list of rank advancements you need to accomplish!!!
• Toothbrush
• Wetwipes
• Positive Attitude
• Permission slip 

Troop gear:

• Tent
• Water Purification Pump
• Jet Boil Stoves
• Compasses
• Food to be purchased by – Mark P (From what the SPL told me)

I will inspect sleeping bags prior to going. This is the most important part!!

Time Line:

March 3:

0700: Meet in the church parking lot

0730: Depart for Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant, CO

0900 – UTC: Hike Trail, Set Up Camp, Avalanche Safety Training, Build Snow Shelters, Cold Weather Training and Playing.

March 4th:

0900: Depart Camp

1000: Depart to the Church

1100 or earlier: Arrive at the Church

Cost: $15 per scout (This will cover the food and extra stuff like handwarmers and such)  Pay Treasurer

Snowshoe rental: FREE! Thank UpaDowna!

Location: Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant

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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/sentinel-point-trail

Food:  Mark P is buying

Merit Badge Accomplishment: Snow Sports Merit Badge

Skill Accomplishment:  Winter Survival and Fun

Cold Weather Safety COLDER

How to Build a Quinzee Snow Shelter

Thanks Sean

Thank you to adult leaders Michael P and Blake M for volunteering for this awesome adventure!! The troop appreciates you!

I will put out a packing list tomorrow!!

Thanks

Sean

Folks,

I’m still the only adult signed for the snowshoe campout.  We need one more adult to go to make the trip happen and for me to reserve snowshoes and for the scouts to buy food. I won’t make reservations for snowshoe rentals until I know the trip is going to happen because the money is non-refundable at this point.

Please sign up on Sign Up Genius if you are able to go then email me or text me directly so I can get the ball rolling on snowshoe rentals.

I need to know by Tuesday morning or we won’t be able to go on the trip 🙁

Thank you,

Sean

seanmwarner@gmail.com

719-648-6798

Scouts,

Its time for our quarterly Court of Honor. it will be at Wilson Methodist Church on Tuesday the 27st at 6pm. Please arrive at 530pm for set up.  The theme for this COH will be a chili cookoff! Have the scouts make the best chili they can and then we will vote for the winner!!! All forms of chili are welcome.

The new scouts from Pack 26 are also welcome to attend!

Also, Please sign up to bring one of the following items:

8 slots for Chili

2 slots for a dozen rolls

2 slits for crackers

4 slots for salad

4 slots for shredded cheese

4 slots for a dessert

The uniform will be Class A’s. We have rank advancements and merit badges to award.

Please sign up for sides on Sign Up Genius here :

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F054BACA929A4FC1-court1

Thank you,

Sean

Troop,

These are the current awards and promotion that we are tracking for this COH.  Please let me know ASAP at seanmwarner@gmail.com if there are any that were missed!!

https://headsup.boyslife.org/five-african-american-leaders-started-scouting/?utm_source=scoutingwire&utm_campaign=swvolunteer2212018v12p&utm_medium=email&utm_content=

Snowshoers,

Here are the details for our campout.

Time Line:

March 3:

0700: Meet in the church parking lot

0730: Depart for Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant, CO

0900 – UTC: Hike Trail, Set Up Camp, Avalanche Safety Training, Build Snow Shelters, Cold Weather Training and Playing.

March 4th:

0900: Depart Camp

1000: Depart to the Church

1100 or earlier: Arrive at the Church

Winter Packing List:  We will tailor this…. http://www.scoutlists.com/Winter/Mountains/Weekend-Troop-Campout.aspx

Cost: $15 per scout (This will cover the food and extra stuff like handwarmers and such)  Pay Treasurer

Snowshoe rental: $18 (I might be able to get these free). Pay Troop Treasurer.

Location: Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant

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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/sentinel-point-trail

Food:  Scout Patrols will determine

Merit Badge Accomplishment: Snow Sports Merit Badge

Skill Accomplishment:  Winter Survival and Fun

Cold Weather Safety COLDER

https://boyslife.org/outdoors/outdoorarticles/2992/how-to-build-a-quinzee-snow-shelter/

Snowshoers,

Here are the details for our campout.

Time Line:

March 3:

0700: Meet in the church parking lot

0730: Depart for Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant, CO

0900 – UTC: Hike Trail, Set Up Camp, Avalanche Safety Training, Build Snow Shelters, Cold Weather Training and Playing.

March 4th:

0900: Depart Camp

1000: Depart to the Church

1100 or earlier: Arrive at the Church

Winter Packing List:  We will tailor this…. http://www.scoutlists.com/Winter/Mountains/Weekend-Troop-Campout.aspx

Cost: $15 per scout (This will cover the food and extra stuff like handwarmers and such)  Pay Treasurer

Snowshoe rental: $18 (I might be able to get these free). Pay Troop Treasurer.

Location: Sentinel Point Trail in Florissant

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https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/sentinel-point-trail

Food:  Scout Patrols will determine

Merit Badge Accomplishment: Snow Sports Merit Badge

Skill Accomplishment:  Winter Survival and Fun

Cold Weather Safety COLDER

https://boyslife.org/outdoors/outdoorarticles/2992/how-to-build-a-quinzee-snow-shelter/

Scouts will prepare for the next campout (Snowshoe) tonight.  Its important for all scout leadership, present and future to be at the meeting because YOU will plan the campout. This is a great opportunity for new leadership to learn from current leadership. If you look in the scout corner on the top of the website you will find some forms you can use in the Scout Corner link. In particular, SPL and ASPL Weekend Camping Planning Guide.  The SPL, ASPL, and Patrol Leaders will prepare this form, divide duties and get all equipment ready tonight. Even if you are not going on the campout, you are still the leader and must perform your leadership duties!!

Also, we need at least 3-4 scouts to attend the Pack 26 Cross-Over Ceremony this week at Holmes Middle School. It’s Thursday at 6pm but please arrive by 545p. Again, I recommend current and future Troop Leadership attend. SPLs, ASPLs, Patrol Leaders, Etc… Below is the link to sign up:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F054BACA929A4FC1-pack

Thank you,

Sean

Boy Scout Troop 287

Meeting:                      Troop 287 Committee Meeting

Date & Time:               February 13, 2018 7:30 p.m.

Location:                     Wilson United Methodist Church

In attendance:             L. Durrenberger, P. Reeves, D, Reeves, S.Diggs, S. Warner, T. Sharp, M.Pharris, M.Kellner, T.Josten

Lisa Durrenberger – Committee Chair

Opened Meeting 7:32 p.m.

Introduction to parent from Pack 26

• Discussions regarding Summer Camp Merit Badge selection, a date in April will be communicated as the deadline to get in selections in by May 2018.
• Summer Camp, June 17^th-23^rd, 2018, Camp Alexander,  13 scouts signed up
• Summer Camp Scholarship opportunities were discussed.
• Court of Honor, February 27, 2018, set up 5:30 p.m., start 6 p.m. dinner,  COH  7 .p.m. Chili Cook-Off  theme, Sign up Genius will be sent for supplies/food needed.
• Camp card sales, February 27^th kick off at Overdrive Raceway, Monument CO. February 28^th  to April 29^th, 2018 sales period. A Bass Pro storefront sales slot time given to the Troop. Please watch for updates. Great opportunity for scouts to earn money.
• Monthly notifications for Youth Protection training (YPT) will be made to keep up to date. Please watch for communications from Lisa.

Sean Warner – Scoutmaster.

• Snowshoe Camp Out*** DATE CHANGE** scheduled for March 3^rd and 4^th 2018, Leadville, Colorado , Sign up Genius sent out .
• Freez O Ree , March 16, 2018, Air Force Academy , leadership and adventure courses.
• Great Sand Dunes Camp Out, April 6^th to 8^th, 2018 Sign up Genius sent out
• Discussion for High Adventure 2019 – Sea Base trip, possible sailing excursion.
• Discussion of volunteer needed to help plan High Adventure trip
• Knot Patrol Meetings are proposed to be once a month. Any parent can participate. Involves planning camp outs.
• Discussion catching up on blue cards.
• Usage of Sign up Genius for Board of Reviews were discussed, more information to be communicated.
• REMINDER: Troop follows School District 11 schedule. If school is out the Troop does not meet. 

Danny Reeves – Committee Treasurer: 

• Gave the current status of the Troop’s total operating account
• Discussed the current status of equipment, scholarship and education
• Discussed the current status of flag and summer camp accounts due dates

Tom Sharp- Chartered Org. Rep Committee Member 

• Discussion regarding scout leadership roles and training.