Hi Everyone,
We are in need of help for Flags coming up this Saturday, July 4th. Please go to the link below and sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849AAA623A13-flag
Thank You!
Renee Hames
719-533-0473
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Hi Scout Families,
This next holiday is our halfway mark. Please open the link below and sign up for flags for Saturday, July 4th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849AAA623A13-flag
Remember if you want to ride together and both parties are in agreement that is fine. If you decide to stay separate one driver will have to drive and navigate unless you have another family member that can ride with you to help navigate to the right house.
Thank You!
Renee Hames
719-533-0473
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Hi Everyone,
Thank you so much for signing up for flags for Flag Day. We will be placing about 194 flags including the church flags for this holiday. Below are the assignments for each route.
The reason we have two cars following each other is because of convid19. We are trying to keep your exposure to others down. If you want to ride together and both parties are in agreement that is fine. If you decide to stay separate one driver will have to drive and navigate unless you have another family member that can ride with you to help navigate to the right house. (Example: My older son who is not a scout is going to navigate for me.) I believe someone on each team has done this before, so please help out the new scouts. I will have a printed route for each car and I will be available for any questions or concerns that may come up. I will send out a group text and I will be your point person so please text me when everyone is finished with their routes.
(Renee Text: 719-533-0473)
Meet at the Scout Barn (behind the church) at 6am, and we will load up each car one at a time. Please have your scouts dressed in CLASS A UNIFORM, and make sure each scout WEARS their REFLECTIVE VESTS that is in the bucket. Each bucket has everything you need (Including Printed Routes). We will meet back up at the barn at 6:00pm to pick up flags. Please zip tie every 5 flags together as you go. When you are done and get back to the barn unload flags and buckets into the barn. Thank you for everyone’s help.
Route A
Driver w/Flags: Paul
Driver: Shari
Navigator: Lisa
Scouts: Jack/Cam
Route B
Driver w/Flags: Josh
Driver: Kyle
Navigator:
Scouts: Elijah/Alex
Route C
Driver w/Flags: Renee
Driver: Shawn
Navigator: Aidan
Scouts: Zander/Noah
Route D
Driver w/Flags: Dave
Driver: Jason
Navigator:
Scouts: Jefferson/Adam
I will see everyone on Sunday Morning. Thank You! Text or email me if you have questions before Sunday.
Renee Hames
719-533-0473
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Hi Everyone,
Still needed for Sunday’s Flag Day:
- 1 experienced Scout Parent who can carry the flags and show a new scout family how the program works.
- 3 Navigators
- 1 Scout
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849AAA623A13-flag
Thank you!
Renee Hames
719-533-0473
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Hi Everyone,
Here is the sign up for Flag Day which is Sunday, June 14. Let me know if you have any questions?
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0849AAA623A13-flag
Renee Hames
(719) 533-0473
Also, this will be my last year to organize flags for the troop, so I am looking for someone who can take over. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank You!
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Hi Everyone,
Thank you so much for signing up for flags for Memorial Day. We will
be placing about 205 flags including the church flags for this
holiday. Attached are the routes, along with the map for Tuscan Villas
and the assignments. Remember we need two drivers for each route one car has to carry all the flags while the other car follows and a navigator and two scouts. Right now these are the following assignments. Route B has two newbies signed up. Any older scout families willing to help them out?
I’ve set the assignments as follows:
Route A Meet at Barn for 6:15am Load up
Driver 1: Paul Navigator: Lisa Scout: Jack
Driver 2: Marie Scout: Noah
Route B Meet at Barn for 6:30am Load up
Driver 1: Klye Navigator: Scout: Alex
Driver 2: Harry Scout: Cameron
Route C Meet at Barn for 6:00am Load up
Driver 1: Renee Navigator: Aidan Scout: Zander
Route D Meet at Barn for 5:45am Load up
Driver 1: Dan Navigator: Scout: Geren
Driver 2: Chris Scout: Ethan
AM – Meet at Barn for Flag Load up at 5:45 am/6:00 am/6:15 am/6:30 am
PM – Meet at Barn for Flag Pick up at 6:00 pm
We will meet at the Church Barn on Monday at your assigned time to
load up the Flags and post them then we will meet back at the Barn
again at 6pm to pick up flags. I will be at the Barn to help load
flags and answer any questions you might have. Please have your scouts
wear their Class A uniform and dress according to weather. The low
temperature for Monday is 48 and the high is 73. Each bucket has
everything you need (Including Printed Routes) and PLEASE make sure
your scout WEARS their REFLECTIVE VESTS. Thank you for everyone’s help
to make this Memorial Day a success.
I will be your point person so please text me when everyone is
finished with their routes. (Renee 719-533-0473) I will send out a
group text so you have my number, and so you can keep in touch if any
issues arise. I included the routes if you would like to look at yours
before Monday. I will have routes already printed for that morning in
your assigned bucket.
Let me know if you have any questions and please text me your numbers. I don’t know everyone yet and I don’t have phone numbers. (Text me at 719-533-0473). I will see everyone on Monday. Thank You!
Renee Hames
PDF 2020 Memorial Postings A Route.pdf
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Tuscan VIllas Mem Day 2020.pdf
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Hi, my name is Renee Hames. I am Zander’s mom and I lead the flag fund raiser program, and I need your Help! This program is our troops biggest fund raiser and to make it successful we need Scouts and Parents to participate. Above is the link to signup and more of an explanation of how this fund raiser works. This weeks scout zoom meeting will start at 6:30pm, so we can explain and discuss the flag program. Parents we really need you to be part of this meeting. Here is the information for our zoom meeting on Tuesday, May 19th.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/74178203858?pwd=SUYxNEtPNThZZEwrTzNhSUZEWkgrZz09
Meeting ID: 741 7820 3858
Password: 0BtFgg
Thank you so much,
Renee Hames
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Folks, I am sad to say that our Philmont Trek is canceled this year due to COVID. Our Trek was scheduled for June and right now, Philmont is not opening until 1 July so they asking for us to reschedule for 2021. My son and I would still like to go next year and I feel even if some back out that we can put together another crew for 2021 so I am going to lean forward to re-schedule. If your scout would not like to reschedule for next year then please let me know! seanmwarner@gmail.com
Thanks, Sean
Below is the pasted email from Philmont:
Dear 2020 Lead Advisors and Reservation Contacts, It is hard to imagine a more difficult circumstance for operating Philmont Scout Ranch. Our mission brings people together and Delivers Wilderness Adventures that Last a Lifetime. Yet as our state, region, and the entire world continues to deal with the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, we realize the nature of this virus, and how it spreads, presents significant challenges for Philmont. Your safety, health, and well-being remain our top priority. The staff at Philmont continue to work relentlessly through every scenario for opening, in conjunction with the constantly evolving environment that this challenge presents to all Americans. In light of the state of New Mexico’s extension of stay at home orders through May 15th and decisions that other community and public entities have made to close, we have made the difficult decision to delay the opening of Philmont until July 1. We will continue to follow updates and recommendations from the CDC, NM Governor Lujan Grisham, and state and local health departments, and monitor data and decisions from other states and entities across the country. Additional updates will be provided on May 15 and June 1. You are receiving this email because you are listed as the Reservation Contact or Lead Advisor for your crew(s). If you are a Reservation Contact it is important that you communicate with all of the Lead Advisors in your Contingent. If you are a Lead Advisor it is important that you communicate with all of your crew members to get their updated expedition plans before submitting the survey. It is important that the Reservation Contact and Lead Advisor coordinate who will submit this survey on behalf of the crew. Please only submit one survey response per crew. There are important decisions that will need to be made for your crew(s). Please follow the link below and complete the survey. This will allow us to gather information to help you and Philmont prepare for the summer ahead. Please complete this survey by Friday, May 8th. You will also want to refer to the updated cancellation/refund policy that can be found below. Please know that when we open on July 1st, the Philmont program will look different to allow for appropriate social distancing. Philmont has begun implementing the following steps to promote a safer environment: Developing pre-travel protocols Pre-arrival screening Extensive on-site Screening Increased cleaning and sanitization in shared spaces, buildings, vehicles, and program areas Large gatherings, including campfires and chapel services, will be limited or eliminated Adjustments in our dining hall operations Any participant or staff member in a high-risk category for protection from COVID-19 should not attend Philmont this year, because of established protocols by our country’s medical experts. Additional measures will be implemented per CDC guidelines. We ask that you do not call Philmont but fill out the survey and let our team of Registrars, plan their work, and work the plan. With 2,200 crews and more than 24,000 individuals all seeking personal assistance, we must focus on the surveys you submit and prioritized by importance. Survey responses will be prioritized for resolution by the end of May. Refund Policy – If the Boy Scouts of America or a National High Adventure Base (HAB) cancels your program due to COVID-19, you can reschedule your adventure and apply fees to an alternate date later in 2020 or 2021 (and 2022 at PSR and NT) at 2020 pricing. If it is not possible for you to reschedule, you will receive a full refund of fees paid. If you cancel your program during the COVID-19 outbreak, you may select an adventure later in 2020 or 2021 (and 2022 at PSR and NT) at 2020 pricing. If it is not possible for you to reschedule, you will receive a refund of fees paid less 10% (to support the program costs of operating the HAB). See the HAB website for more information. Refunds will be processed within 10-12 weeks. Additional information and updates are available at PhilmontScoutRanch.org/Coronavirus |
| Here are our options for next year…. |
| Options for Crews:Crews that were scheduled to arrive before July 1 are encouraged to reschedule for 2021 or 2022 (as space allows) or transfer to another high adventure base closer to their home. Crews that are no longer able to travel to Philmont for an adventure this summer are encouraged to transfer to 2021 or 2022 (as space allows), transfer to another high adventure base, or cancel their reservation. Crews that cancel and request a refund, will be subject to the refund policy listed above and will receive their refund within 10-12 weeks of cancellation. Philmont has adjusted the minimum crew size to 5 participants (minimum of 2 adults) to allow for individual participants to cancel without canceling the crew. Philmont reserves the right to match you with a sister crew as needed to meet Health and Safety needs. Philmont will waive the adult to youth ratio (if YPT guidelines are met) to accommodate Scouts who will “age out” by the time they are rescheduled through 2022. Wilderness First Aid and CPR – Philmont highly encourages crew leadership to complete the Wilderness First Aid and CPR requirements as written in the Guidebook to Adventure, however, Philmont will not deny crews a Philmont adventure due to the inability to meet WFA and CPR requirements during the 2020 season. Philmont’s program model has been adjusted to accommodate crews who do not have these certifications. Health and Medical Record – State by state requirements for physicals have complicated and delayed the solution for participants who have been unable to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record this calendar year. We are confident that with the delay of the start of the summer that a solution will be available by May 15th with plenty of time for crews to complete before they depart for Philmont. |
| Survey Questions to answer with your crew (please submit your crew’s responses at the link below, these are provided to assist you in consulting with your crew prior to entering the survey) Email:Name:Expedition Number:Phone:I am the:Do you want to cancel your entire crew in 2020 and receive a refund? Please recognize there are options to transfer your reservation.Yes (Continue to Comments and Concerns)No (Continue to next question)Do you want to cancel a partial crew in 2020?Yes, I have crew members who will not be attending with my crew as previous planned – We will be reaching out to determine which crew members are canceled soon. (Continue to next question)No, my entire crew will be attending. (Continue to next question)What is your arrival month?June (proceed to June crews choices)July/August (proceed to July/August Crew choices)June Crews please rank your choices between 1 and 4Transfer the reservation to July or August dates in 2020 (space will be limited to a smaller number of crews arriving each day)Transfer the reservation to 2021 (space will be limited to available spaces)Transfer the reservation to 2022 (you will be able to pick your date now instead of waiting for the lottery)Transfer the reservation to available space in 2020 or 2021, at one of the other National High Adventure Bases (Florida National Seabase, Northern Tier High Adventure Base, Bechtel Summit Reserve)July and August Crews please rank your choices between 1 and 4.Keep original reservationTransfer the reservation to 2021 (space will be limited to available spaces)Transfer the reservation to 2022 (you will be able to pick your date now instead of waiting for the lottery)Transfer the reservation to available space in 2020 or 2021, at one of the other National High Adventure Bases (Florida National Seabase, Northern Tier High Adventure Base, Bechtel Summit Reserve)Was your crew canceled in 2018 due to the fires?YesNoComments and Concerns?If you are a unit that has requested cancellation in July or August, please indicate extenuating circumstances to be considered for waiving the 10% program support recovery fee. |
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Scout Sunday is this Sunday. We are meeting at 9:45 for 10:30 service.
Tom Sharp
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We didnt have enough participation to meet the 10 person minimum for Battlefield Colorado tonight so we are going to do some night time sledding instead. We will meet at Howbert Elementary School at 6pm. Bring a sled and dress appropriately for the cold. We’ll be done before 8am, but might want parents to stay in case your scout gets too cold. Howbert Elementary is located at 1023 N 31st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 or https://goo.gl/maps/dMcqM7nDSdG1Z68JA.
See you then!!
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Good morning everyone,
It is the time of year in which the troop needs to collect scout registration fees and annual dues. As Lisa has mentioned, Pikes Peak Council has raised the registration fees for scouts to $65 and adult leaders to $36. We do not charge our Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters the $36. Additionally, the annual troop dues is $80. This covers awards, supplies, and other items as needed.
Please reach out to me at bayouboyx@comcast.net should you wish to take the fees out of your son’s scout account. Also reach out if you are unsure of your son’s scout balance and I will provide. We will be writing a check to council shortly and the troop funds are tight at this time of the year. Carrie and I will be available to accept checks at troop meetings.
Reach out if you have any questions.
Regards,
Danny R.
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Troop,
The next COH is a Thanksgiving/Christmas/Holiday COH. We will give thanks and also dine in the Christmas spirit with a great potluck dinner prior to awards and advancements. We truly have a lot to be thankful for….living in Colorado, our happiness, health and most importantly our wonderful scouts that bring us all together and allow us to have such great scouting adventures! Please sign up for what you are able to bring to the dinner.
Set Up for the COH is at 530pm, Grace and Dinner will begin at 6pm.
2 Ham’s
1 Turkey’s – (keep your receipt for reimbursement by the Troop)
3 Salad’s
6 – 8 Sides
4 – 5 Desserts
Please sign up here!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BACA929A4FC1-thanksgiving2
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Troop 287!
Mr Warner Here: Only THREE Scouts are signed up to be in the Veteran’s day parade tomorrow!! I know we can do better than this. Let’s get some more participation and represent tomorrow. I’m going to be there but will be a little embarrassed that there is only 3 of us because I know other Troops will show in force. The United States of America has Special Forces soldiers fighting in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq right now. They just killed the leader of ISIS!!! I think we can walk for 30 minutes down the road with our Retired Special Forces Chapter. . What say you?? Are you up for the challenge? If so, sign up at the link below and I will see you there tomorrow morning. There WILL BE DONUTS! We should have at least 10 scouts!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4AADA829A7FE3-veterans
Here are the details:
Date: 2 Nov 2019
Link Up Time: 0730 Hrs
Link Up Location: Parking Lot at North West Corner of South Tejon and East Rio Grande Street
Address is 702 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(Due East from VFW 101)
Activities at Staging Area:
Prep Truck (Driver: Tom Wisdom)
SFA Members Onsite
SFMC Onsite
Boy Scouts Troop 287 Onsite
Note: Coffee/Juice & Donuts will be provided by SFA QM
Depart for Parade Area: 0830 Hrs
Parade Area Line Up: #42 for SFA 4-24 (NE Corner of Dale/Tejon)
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Hey everyone!
Just a friendly reminder that my eagle scout project is approaching very, very soon. I purchased most of the building materials today. So far, I only have two scouts signed up. It’s not too late! Please sign up and help me achieve a goal that has been in the grasp of my hand for years. Not only does your participation support me but it also benefits you. Service hours are needed to promote to the next rank. We will be spending two weekends working on a bicycle storage shed for the nonprofit, UpaDowna. The first weekend will be the 5th and 6th of October and then the following weekend after that. The construction will begin at 9:00 A.M. and end at 4:00 P.M. at 335 Manitou Ave, Manitou springs, CO, 80829. Please sign up on the sign up genius at the link below!
I would greatly appreciate your participation and I hope to see you there!
Thanks, Lance
719-367-3738
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054baca929a4fc1-lance
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Hello everyone!
The troop has made its next payment to Philmont for the June 2020 trek. The troop is currently covering some of these fees as we have not collected enough money either from participants or have we filled all of the available slots. We currently have 9 of 12 slots filled. A scout should be 14 years old OR 13 years old AND finished 8th grade. It would be great to get these last three spots filled. We are not required to have 12 members in our crew. We can continue with the current 9 participants. With 9, the fees would be $1,367 each. Please discuss with your scout if they are interested in participating.
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Hi it’s Lance!
My eagle scout project is approaching and I need people to help me. I am constructing a bicycle storage shed for a nonprofit organization, UpaDowna. Any hours volunteered counts as community service.
To fully make this shed, it will take two weekends (most of the work will be on the first weekend). The first weekend will be October 5th/6th and the second is the 12th/13th. The 5th/6th will be spent making the shed itself. The following weekend will consist of painting the shed and extra added details. Please wear work clothes that you don’t mind getting damaged. Bring sunglasses or eye protection. Work Gloves is a good idea.
The hours for each weekend will be from 9am-4pm but may change depending on how much we complete on the weekends.
There will be food and drink provided! Sunscreen will be provided.
The address is 335 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829.
Please sign up on the link below 🙂
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BACA929A4FC1-lance
Thank you!
Lance A Warner, Life Scout and Awesome Son
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Hey Folks, Our next 14er hike will be this weekend. We are going to stay at a cabin at the base of the Grey’s and Torrey’s trail head on Friday. Summit the two peaks and return home late Saturday. Please be ready to pick up the scouts late Saturday evening. Every participant that will be staying with us must fill out this release form to stay at the cabin. You may scan and email this to me or give it to me at tonight’s meeting. I need these as soon as possible (today). seanmwarner@gmail.com
We will plan out the details of the campout at tonight’s meting.
Thanks!
Sean
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Hello everyone
We are one month away from our next Philmont payment. Thank you to all who have made payments. Our goal should be that all participants pay at least half before September 30th. Many of the current payments have done so but we still have a couple in which I would like to collect some funds.
We also have three spots open. Philmont is scheduled for June 17th through June 29th. This is an incredible experience for the scouts. Participants should be 14 years old OR 13 years old AND have completed the 8th grade.
The cost to participate is $1,025 if we have 12 participants. The troop can attend with the current 9 participants which will increase the price to $1,367 ($342 additional funds).
Please discuss with your scout if they wish to attend.
We would appreciate it if current participants would bring a check to the next troop meeting.
Thank you.
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Just a reminder that we will be meeting at the Valley Swim Club tomorrow at 6:00 pm for our Sea Base swim test.
See you there!
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Hello folks,
The Sea Base Participants will need to complete the BSA swim test before we head to Florida. We have scheduled the Valley Swim Club for our test on Tuesday, July 23rd. We don’t have the time pinned down yet but will most likely shoot for 6:00. More on that as we finalize the details. It will be $5 per person. The scouts can then go to the troop meeting afterward. Adult and Scout participants must complete the test. Please let me know if your scout cannot make it. We will need to figure something out.
Thanks,
Danny
bayouboyx@comcast.net
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