Troop News
Notice: In-person meetings start on Monday, October 19, 2020.
In-person meetings at the Church begin on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Below are 2 documents for both Scouts and Parents to read. The first is the Troop 160 opening document, please read it carefully with your Scout and print a copy for future reference. This document has been developed by the Troop, the Charter Organization with CDC Guidelines and approved by Boy Scouts of America Greater New York Council. The second is the entrance questionnaire that every Scout must have filled in prior to every meeting. The form must be provided to be admitted to the meeting location, no exceptions. Parents should print a supply of the form on your own there will be none available at the door. All Scouts will be required to have a proper mask as a minimum for attending. All existing requirements that a scout is required to bring to a meeting continues (ie, uniform, book, dues, forms, etc.) Registration will take place on Monday October 26, 2020 , details to follow. |
Notice: 2020-2021 Kickoff Meeting
Dear Scouts, During this unprecedented time in our troop, we have been working diligently to re-establish in person meetings. We have submitted opening plans to the proper authorities last month, and are currently waiting on approval. We were hoping that we would be able to open at our normal schedule, but alas, that has not happened. Events for this year will be dictated by the current conditions at the time. As of now (9/20/20 1pm), Full Troop camping is not allowed. Once restrictions are lifted, we will assess the situation and proceed accordingly. A Virtual kick-off meeting for you (scouts) will be taking place on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30pm. Details will follow in a separate email. Welcome Back! Yours in Scouting, Troop 160 - Senior Patrol Staff, Leaders, & Committee |
Reminder: Christopher A's Eagle Scout Project
Rebuilding Split Rail Fence Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020 Time: 8:00 AM until ?? Place: Clay Pit Ponds Headquarters 83 Nielsen Avenue Staten Island, NY 10309 Breakfast and lunch will be provided Wear old clothes and bring work gloves if you have them Hand sanitizer and disposable masks will be available Please RSVP to Laura |
REMINDER: ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Scouts who need to communicate to the leaders must direct communications to the Troop email address using their Parent's email address on file - The email address on file is the address that receives communications from the Troop. Scouts previously authorized to communicate via other means must use the group id given. All other communications will be ignored. |
Informational: Have a safe summer
The Troop 160 Scouting year has come to an end. Please remember to review your Scout Skills over the summer. See you in September. |
Informational: Merit badges for social distancing: 58 badges Scouts can complete at home
Below are listed 58 merit badges that Scouts can complete from home. The merit badges on the list meet two main criteria:
That eliminates merit badges like Citizenship in the Nation, which includes a visit to a state or federal facility, or Backpacking, which requires three treks of at least 15 miles each. You will find merit badges that require special materials, like Basketry and Pottery. If you don’t have the necessary supplies at home, move on to the next suggested merit badge. The BSA’s Youth Protection guidelines, including a rule against one-on-one contact, apply to digital communication. While the Camp Pouch Scout Shop location has been temporarily closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, ScoutShop.org remains open for business and is shipping right to your door. Head there to order merit badge pamphlets and other essential Scouting supplies. A few things to keep in mind when using this list:
Merit badges for social distancing: the list
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Notice: Video Touch Base Meetings
Scouts - A link to a Video Touch Base Meeting will be sent this week. Please check you email. |
Notice: Due to Covid 19 All current Troop 160 Meetings are Cancelled Indefinitely
For the safety of all, based on the guidance from a number of experts and proper authorities, effective immediately Troop 160 meeting are being cancelled until we are approved to resume. Scouts should be working on their advancement at home. The BSA Handbook is a great resource that the Scouts should be reading. |
Reminder: No Meeting / No COH Tonight - 3-16-2020
On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 3:44 PM <troop160bsa@
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Day Trip and Court of Honor are postponed
The Day trip scheduled for this weekend and the Court of Honor scheduled for Monday March 16, 2020 will be postponed until further notice. Stay Safe. Please see below some excerpts from a GNYC email that may be helpful to you and your family. As you are likely aware, the tri-state area, and largely the entire country, is preparing for an outbreak of the Coronavirus COVID-19. The Greater New York Councils staff are monitoring the situation closely. We are operating as usual but are also working on contingency plans for programming and other events to be prepared for changing circumstances. We are actively following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), New York Department of Health, New Jersey Department of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), and local health departments where our camps and office are based, so we can respond quickly to any shifts in their recommendations. Public health authorities’ current guidance does not include closures or cancellations of functions such as the program events that are scheduled across our council and camps. As always, participation in Scout activities is up to the discretion of parents and guardians and of unit leaders. While our facilities are operating as usual, we are also working on contingency plans for program and camp events to be prepared for changing circumstances. For the protection of the community, please follow the CDC guidance and ensure that Scouts and adults stay home when sick and do not attend Scouting activities. Sick is defined by the CDC as having a temperature above 100.0º F (38.7º C), not feeling well, or appearing weak or ill. Please follow all of the steps recommended by the CDC (see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf). The same simple steps that prevent the spread of ordinary flu viruses work against coronavirus and other illnesses:
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