Though not mandated via the national organization, Troop 216 will be implementing a new policy for the upcoming academic year where all registered scouts will require at least one adult registration (guardian, parent, caretaker) per family. There will be no exceptions. If a family has multiple registered scouts within the troop, at least one adult application is needed.

This policy will help ensure a smooth process for spurious participation in any scout-facing activity that includes outings, service projects, overnight camps, etc. Furthermore, this will enable the troop to more quickly engage adult volunteers as needed.

Adult applications/registrations take place via the same portal where youth scout registrations take place on my.scouting.org. Please designate Troop 216 as your unit (if you have children in Cub Packs please submit Troop 216 as "multiple units" designation). Adult applications by default will require Safety for Youth Training (SYT) along with background checks, all handled online via the same my.scouting.org website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy change, please text or call me at 415-525-2787.

Thanks,

Kevin, T216 CC

Troop 216 Budget was approved during the last Committee Meeting.  Troop Dues for August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 is $160 per scout.  Eagle Scouts do not pay troop dues.  All Scouts must be registered with Troop 216, and at least One Adult per family must have a current Scouting America registration.  Please make payment via Zelle or check to Troop 216 by September 15th.  Please make note “Scout Name, Troop Dues".  Questions?  Please contact Treasurer Marina Markovsky.

All Scout Leaders need to attend their Patrol Leader Committee Meeting on Tuesday Sept 1st, 7P.  If you are not able to make the meeting, please contact your SPL and SM Derek.

Scouts will be helping Neal complete his Eagle project on Saturday September 5th between 10-3P. Come when you can! You will be building a complete wooden cornhole set for the residents of a Senior Living in Pleasant Hill. Together, you will build two full-size wooden cornhole boards with folding legs, make eight bean bags, and construct a storage rack for the complete set, in Neal's family's garage. Details and Sign up on the troop website, or contact Neal.

Troop Scouts (and adults) Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Autos of Alamo, in Alamo Plaza.  Thursday, September 17th.  Volunteer in the game booth between 4-7P or clean up between 8-9:30P.  Details on the troop website. Sign up today!

Troop 216 relies on their trained adults for all of the outings offered to the scouts.  Please check out the upcoming training sessions, and become a Trained Adult!  New adults should take Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Training Part #1 and #2.  Adults leading Summer High Adventures should take Wilderness First Aid and specific trainings for that high adventure (listed on their website).