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Welcome to Troop 216!

Troop 216 Troop 216 has been serving the Alamo, Danville and Walnut Creek communities since 1950. We are proud to be the oldest chartered troop in the Meridian District. The troop has consistently earned the Quality Unit Award – Gold Level, each year for leadership, outdoor programs and scout accomplishments.

If you are here to learn about the Troop, feel free to explore the “About 216” sections in the menu on the left. If you are interested in joining the Troop, send us a message using the “Contact Us” menu. Troop members can login to access more information.

All website updates and announcements should be sent to Charles (charlestai2@yahoo.com)  to be included in the weekly eblast.

TROOP MEETING - Tuesday, March 28th

Posted on Mar 27 2023 - 9:32pm

Troop 216 Scouts WILL MEET on Tuesday, March 28th at 7-8PM.  SVMS MPR.  If power goes out, the troop will move to a conference room in the Izadbakhsh's complex.  Due to the past two troop meetings being cancelled, troop leaders decided that troop scouts needed a chance to meet.  Troop Scouts will have an opportunity to hear about and sign up for the upcoming Egg Hunt service project, Hayden's Eagle Project, and District wide Camporee in April.  Scouts will have an opportunity to complete rank requirements needed for advancement.  Scouts attending Camp Wolfeboro will have an opportunity to check out MBs being offered and discuss the many other activities that they may want to sign up as a troop.  Scout Leaders will have an opportunity to discuss upcoming events and outings in April and May.  Troop 216 has many options for scouts, so please attend the Tuesday troop meeting.  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Egg Hunt at Livorna Park, April 8th

Posted on Mar 27 2023 - 9:32pm

All hands on deck for the Alamo Rotary Egg Hunt!  Troop scouts are needed to assist with the annual Alamo Rotary Egg Hunt, on Saturday, April 8th, Livorna Park in Alamo.  Scouts need to arrive at 7:30AM, wearing Class A uniform, come prepared with work gloves, a hammer and screwdriver. CHECK IN with SM KEVIN HA, returning your signed Consent Form. Scouts will assist the Alamo Rotarians install daisies, place the eggs, work the carnival and clean up. Set up starts at 7:30AM, Guests start arriving at 9AM, Egg Hunt begins at 9:30AM, and Clean Up begins at 11AM.  Please sign up on the troop website!  Questions?  Please contact Mr. Gupta.

Meridian District CAMPOREE - April 28th - 30th

Posted on Mar 27 2023 - 9:31pm

May the OATH be with you. Sign up on the troop website to be part of Troop 216's team. Camporee Goals: Develop Leadership, Foster team-building through competition, Build friendship and trust within Patrols, Meet Scouts for other Troops, Increase self-confidence, Improve Scout skills. But most of all... HAVE FUN!

REVIEW YOUR RECORDS IN SCOUTBOOK

Posted on Mar 6 2023 - 9:16pm

SCOUTS, Now is the time to check your records in Scoutbook  If you don’t have access to Scoutbook, please ask your parents to grant you access.  You can see your BSA ID #, rank, completed merit badges, leadership position, patrol, contact information (parents, address, phone number), to name a few details in your record.  It is good to check this information during your scout journey so that you are familiar with these records (and the records are correct) when you start work towards Eagle.  Questions?  Please reach out to the Advancement Chair.

UPDATED TROOP ROSTER - New Scout Leaders

Posted on Feb 27 2023 - 9:17pm

The Troop Roster has been updated!  Please take a look at the NEW Scout Leaders, updated scout information and Patrol assignments. Click on the Menu, Troop Roster to view.  If you notice that there needs to be a change or updates, please contact Cynthia.

SUMMER CAMP WOLFEBORO 2023 - Final Payment due March 15th

Posted on Feb 27 2023 - 8:41pm

June 11th – 17th.  Don’t let your scout miss out on BSA summer camp!  This year, the troop decided to head to the council's summer Camp Wolfeboro.  Younger scouts can work on rank advancements, merit badges, STEM Nova Awards, and bond with fellow troop scouts.  Older scouts (+14yrs, First Class or above) have an opportunity to participate in the camp’s ACE Program (Adventures, Connections, Experiences). The final payment is due March 15th. $425 per Scout and $350 per Adult, minus two free adult fees divided by the number of adults. Please make your final payment via ZELLE or check payable to Troop 216.

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