The troop is taking the next two Tuesdays off, so we will see everyone on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 7-8PM, SVMS MPR. This will be a busy troop meeting; OA elections - everyone needs to attend! Last chance to submit MB blue cards and rank paperwork, in order to receive your awards during the October Troop COH. Enjoy the time off, BUT don't forget to look at the Troop Calendar and sign up for upcoming Service Projects and Outings.

There are TWO outings in October for scouts to attend!  October 6th - 8th, Troop 302B has invited Troop 216 to join them on a backpack trek in the Emigrant Wilderness of Stanislaus National Park.  Questions?  Contact ASM Behzad.   October 20th - 22nd, the troop will be heading to Pinnacles National Park for car camping.  At this time, this outing is closed due to the maximum number of attendees.  IF you are a SCOUT, and wanted to attend, please contact SM Derek Jue.  SIGN UP for November, December and January events now, so you don't miss out!

The Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club and the BSA Golden Gate Area Council International Committee are presenting JOTA/JOTI 2023 at Pacificon 2023. October 21st, 9A-4P. Opportunity to work on Radio MB, Electronics MB, speak to Scouts and Guides all over the world by means of amateur radio! INDIVIDUAL SCOUT EVENT; family registers scout, attends with scout. Check out details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zyMgZlw3nzWBwqD9JiHBKyZg4ie6Z74uA9Ua...

Summer brings many opportunities for service opportunities for troop scouts. For those scheduling new troop service projects or finding their own individual service projects, please see attached forms.

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.

It cannot be emphasized enough that the troop can only have these fantastic scouting opportunities with adult volunteers.  If you do not hold a volunteer position, please contact Charles (charlestai2@yahoo.com) and Cynthia (cynsmn@yahoo.com).  There are a number of key adult volunteer positions open.  Past volunteers are more than willing to assist you during your transition. Communications Coordinator (Troop website and email blasts), Treasurer, Membership Chair.