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Training Opportunities BALOO, 10/4/08 BALOO, 04/18/09 Commissioner Conference 5/17/08 (This event has been moved to Tanah Keeta) Professional Rescuer,Lifeguard 6/7/08 Additional opportunities for Basic Training can be found on the individual District Calendars.
NEWS from the ME Rinker Scout Shop
New Markdowns 3rd Wednesday of Every Month
Catch the Deals Before They're Gone...Gone...Gone... Visit your local Scout Shop for Details.
BOGO - Buy One Get One Free
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2008 GULF STREAM COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS January - March 2008
Brent Willis Jr - T301 Nicholas Clark - T751 Michael Matthews - T751 Matthew Fuller Jr - T622 Laurence Lavargna - T840 Scott Mezzapelle - T822 Andrew Flack Jr - T105 Wayne Jackson - T204 Derek Johnston - T435 Don Donaldson III - T405 Charles Wight - T13 Joshua Kyle - T115 Timothy Quackenbush - T448 Craig Higgins - T810 Christopher Rajan - T132 Jesse Schmitt - T155 Brian Puglisi - T712 Eric Begens - T208 Devan Faillace - T599 David Lee - T567
Eagle Scholarships Applications LOCAL: Florida Culinary Institute Eagle Scholarship Palm Beach Co NESA Chapter (not yet available for 2008) NATIONAL: Jewish Committee on Scouting Eagle Scholarship NESA Directory of Eagle Scholarships Duplicate Eagle / NESA Credentials
GOOD TURN FOR AMERICA "An Overview"
To:
All Unit, District and Council Scouters: Quality Unit Award," now has a requirement for each unit (Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship) to not only conduct a service project, but to report projects on
the "Good Turn for America" web site - www.goodturnforamerica.org.
All "Service Hours" should be logged in, regardles if they be
"Eagle" or other Individual, Unit or
District service. Thank you to Jerry Devor and Steve Steinmetz for developing a service patch which can be earned by giving service to Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation. These service hours will be of great benefit to our camp and provide an volunteering opportunity for all ages and skill levels. Don't forget to log all of your unit service hours and Boy Scout rank service projects. Unit ID Numbers needed to report your service online at www.goodturnforamerica.org are on Are you one who will make a difference? Get involved, schedule a service project for your unit. For more information please visit www.goodturnforamerica.org
VENTURING NEWS Venturing Voice Newsletter Vol 3, Issue 4 April,
2008
OFFICER ORIENTATION IS AVAILABLE ON-LINE http://www.scouting.org/venturing/
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Feb 29 - March 2 - Ven/Sea Rendezvous - our first big Venturing event. 2008 SEAL Course (Sea Scout Advanced Leadership Training) Seal Course is a week long, hard core leadership course conducted at sea. Successful completion of the course earns the recipient the coveted "double dolphins SEAL' pin. To be eligible to attend SEAL, candidatesmust be at least Ordinary rank by June 1 of the course year, and be proficient in the knowledge covered in chapter 4 of the SSM and will be tested o this. Local course dates are July 19-27 in Miami. More info can be found at: http://www.seascout.org/about/program/ training_resources/seal.html
INFORMATIVE WEBSITES FOR VENTURING AND SEA SCOUTS Venturing Info: http://www.venturing.info National Venturing Cabinet: http://www.nationalventuringyouthcabinet.org Southern Region Venturing: http://srventuring-bsa.org/newsite Powder Horn: http://www.powderhorn-bsa.org Kodiak/Kodiak X: http://www.kodiak-bsa.org Venturing Quest Award: http://www.venturing-bsa-quest.org Sea Scouts National website: http://www.seascout.org Southern Flotilla website: http://sregion.seascout.org The Ships Store (Sea Scout uniforms & supplies): http://www.ships-store.org
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Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge Officers: Chief: Adam Taft Vice-Chief, Program: Ian McKay Vice-Chief, Service: Sam Taft Secretary: A Jay Flack Treasurer: Justin Warnimont Historian: Salvatore Sodano Lodge Advisor: David Weda OA MENTORING DAY May 17, 2008 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge is hosting its 4th Annual Scoutreach Mentoring Day at Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation. This is a fun-filled day of learning basic scout skills required toward the First Class rank. This event is staffed by older Boy Scouts and adults in the OA. Program Calendar 2007-2008 May 9-11 Mega Scout Show Tradition Field, Port St Lucie May 17 Mentoring Day Tanah Keeta March 30 LEC Meeting Rinker Training Center, 2-4 pm May 18 LEC Meeting Rinker Training Center, 2-4 pm May 30 - June 1 OA Service Wknd/Officer Elections Tanah Keeta August 30 LLDC and LEC Tanah Keeta November 7-9 OA Section Seminars Tanah Keeta
REGISTRAR'S CORNER Teddi Scaglia Registrar Reporting Advancements When units earn advancements and order badges from the Scout Shop - in person or by mail, an Advancement Report form is required in order to make a purchase. It is very important that a record of each Scout's ranks and badges be made at the Council Service Center. When received, these reports are entered into the ScoutNet system on each Scout's record - one Scout and one badge at a time. If units would make a habit of listing each Scout and all of his advancements before moving on to the next Scout and the next, it would be immensely helpful. Putting reports in order by badges earned instead of names requires returning to the same Scout's record over and over. Efficient use of time is critical as the Council membership continues to grow and when units come in to do a records check for Scout advancements it is much easier for them to find when organized this way. For those of you who have electronic recordkeeping software, you are well aware of the advantages. Approved Unit Software Many units currently use software to maintain records of members, advancements, etc. As the number of units and members continue to grow, it is VERY helpful to the Registrar and speeds up the process with greater accuracy if you would report advancements, additional registration, and re-charter information on a diskette from your software. The information can then be directly uploaded. Thanks for your help. Packmaster 2000, Vers 1.03 or higher Troopmaster 2000, Vers 1.09 or higher Troopmaster ME, Vers 2.0 or higher Contact: 804-589-6788, www.troopmaster.com ScoutMate, Vers 5.12 or higher Contact: 888-572-4768, www.scoutsoftware.com Rank N File - CS, Vers 2.06 or higher Rank N File - BS, Vers 4.07 or higher Contact: 800-218-4966, www.ranknfile,com Scoutsoft, Vers 3.5r2 or higher Contact: 801-599-5271, www.scoutsoft.net TRIBUTES and MEMORIALS TO: Wood McCombFROM:Clare
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The Future is Now!
Contractors and Suppliers - Join us in creating the NEW Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation! Our new $14 million "Camps for Character" projects at Tanah Keeta need donated or discounted construction subcontractors and materials. If you can participate as a subcontractor or supplier at below-market prices, please complete the Contractor Enrollment Form in the link below.
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Aal-Pa-Tah BEST ALL AROUND LODGE!! at Section Conference April 11-13, 2008 Congratulations to the Brothers of our Lodge for their outstanding performance.
1st Place - Best All-Around Lodge 1st Place - King's Cup Display, Advanced Category 3rd Place - Publications 3rd Place - Website 1st Place - Vigil Ceremony Chief, Mike Grove 1st Place - Allowat Sakima Pre-Ordeal, Mike Grove 1st Place - Nutiket Pre-Ordeal, Ian McKay Honor Team Pre-Ordeal Honor Team Brotherhood 3rd Place Advisor Sink-A-Thon 1st Place Golf Team American Indian Activities: Grass Dance, Advanced 1st - Bradley Phibbs 3rd - Mike Cappola Traditional Dance, Novice 3rd - Levi Stahl Fancy Dance, Advanced 3rd - Dutchee Arnett Straight Dance, Advanced 1st - Tony Gordon
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Delegate Application
Scholarship Application Health Alert Scouters/ Friends: Click below to understand this important alert. Be watchful and keen on what to watch for. Educate parents,youth, and staff on prevention. Florida Attorney General issues statewide consumer alert regarding candy drugs. http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/ Respectfully safe,
SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING The BSA National website offers a wealth of on-line training opportunities. Go exploring at www.scouting.org. Boy Scouts: http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=ba Click Training & Support, Supplemental Training Modules: Board of Review Training Orientation for New Parents and others Scoutmaster Conferences Youth Leadership Training Continuum Cub Scouts: http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=ca Advancement Program Academics & Sports and others Uniforms Venturing: http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=va Venturing Crew Officer's Orientation Kodiak and others Kodiak X A Roster of Merit Badges Counselors is now available. If you are at least 18 years old and would be willing to share your expertise by serving as a Counselor for any Boy Scout Merit Badge please contact Bob Katz, Council Advancement Chair, bobkatz-fsl@msn.com The following is a list of Merit Badges for which we have no counselors. Please contact Bob Katz if you wish to volunteer: Animal Science Radio Archeology Railroading Architecture Sculpture Cinematography SnowSports Pottery Veterinary Medicine Pulp & Pater Waterskiing Whitewater
Governor Crist Announces New Serve to Preserve Scout Award TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today was joined by the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. to announce the new Serve to Preserve Scout Award. Approximately 50 scouts, as well as state government leaders who are former scouts, joined the Governor to learn more about the new award program. “Through programs like Serve to Preserve Florida, we are linking two of Florida's greatest resources – our children and our environment,” said Governor Crist. “The award will give scouts the opportunity to develop a sense of stewardship for the environment and create an effective way for young people to share new ideas and approaches to protect natural Florida.” The program allows scout troops to earn an award insignia by completing educational activities about Florida's natural environment. Age-specific requirements for the Serve to Preserve Scout Award were developed in partnership with leaders from the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Florida. Serve to Preserve Requirements Article with more explanation can be found at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/post/ 2008 Irish National Jamboree July 29-Aug 12, 2008 The South Florida Council will be taking a contingent unit to the 2008 Irish National Jamboree in 2008. This event is open to all Boy Scouts and Venturers who are at least 14 years of age as of July 28, 2008 and have not aged out of their respective progam by July 29, 2008. South Florida Council is inviting scouts from other councils to participate in the contingent. The maximum capacity is 48 including adult leaders. There is an application process as well as a deposit fee of #375. The total cost for the trip is $2575. Complete information, including application forms, is available at www.jamboree2008.org Matt Kinsey, Contingent Leader 954-778-0598 cell matthew.kinsey@gmail.com Florida Keys Adventure at The Florida Sea Base
August 4-10, 2009 Sign up now for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Spaces are extremely limited. |
All Districts / All Units... Attend the only Council wide event of the Year... MEGA SHOW 2008
May 9 - 11th, 2008 Tradition Field, Port St. Lucie Click here for more information.
We have arranged
to have Cloud 9 Helicopters provide helicopter rides
at the Mega Show with some of the proceeds supporting the Exploring program.
Ahoy All;
WOW!!!!!!!!
It just gest better every year.
We had another great Tampa Regatta this past weekend (4/25-27/08.
Perfect weather, great friends, great food and Sea Scout fellowship.
Gulf Stream Council had a good size contingent that had an absolute blast.
We even won the Sunfish race.
Chuck Haythorn ran the safety boat.
Mary Flack pitched in on registration.
Brian Morgan assisted with Sea Scout Leader Training.
I have included some pictures to give you an idea of how great
it was.
A hearty thanks to Ship 185 for putting it all together and pulling
it off so well along with the Gulf Ridge Council for their support.
For those that missed it, look forward to next year.
Until we meet again, I wish you fair winds and following seas
Andy Flack Commodore Gulf Stream Council
Summer Camp 2008 Knights of the Loxahatchee The 2008 Summer Camp Program Guide is here! Start planning your summer camp experience NOW! More Eagle required Merit Badges have been added to each week along with block scheduling to allow even more free time for troop activities! A refurbished swimming pool, the Aqua Trek, and the new Oklawaha to Tanah Keeta Canoe Run are all part of the excitement for 2008. Combine that with a great selection of Merit Badges and our fantastic first year program (WINGS) and everyone, regardless of experience, will have a great summertime progam! To download your own copy visit our new website at www.tanahkeeta.com or visit the Council Service Center to pick one up. Email us with any questions to: tanahkeeta@bellsouth.net See you at the Joust this summer!
CHANGE TO THE EAGLE SCOUT RANK APPLICATION The new printing of the
Eagle Scout Rank Application, No. 58-728, has a notable change. Now,
under Requirement 5, the name of the candidate's Eagle project is
required, as well as the grand total of hours devoted to it (from
page 10 of the Eagle Scout Leadership Project Workbook). (The new
application will be required beginning May 1, 2008.) The new application is available at the National Eagle Scout Association
site: http://nesa.org/trail/58-728.pdf
DUTY TO GOD "a Scout is Reverent"
The FISH is the newest piece of the BSA puzzle patch. It just became available today August 1 st . The puzzle patches are designed to promote the religious emblems programs. Both youth and adults may earn these patches by learning about religious emblems and making a commitment. Congratulations to the following Scouts who earned their religious award in the third quarter. God and Me: God and Family: James Bell Tommy Skelly Kenneth Pearson Click here for resources to make a presentation for BSA. Click here to order your BSA patches online.
Catholic Religious Emblems Program "A Scout is Reverent"
The Palm Beach Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting is dedicated to promoting "Duty to God" at each level of Boy and Girl Scouting. The purpose of the CCOS is to provide Scouts and Scouters spiritual enrichment in the Catholic Faith using individual recognition in the Scouting Program, exploring religious themes during several events to promote Catholic Scouting. These events include an annual Day of Recollection, annual Catholic Scout Retreat and annual Recognition Ceremony Mass presided over by our Bishop. The CCOS also provides support to parishes to help Catholic youth participate as a Youth Ministry. Our vision is to prepare young people to make ethical choices and to build strong values by encouraging them to be the leaders of tomorrow, both spiritually and socially. Scouts must be: Catholic and living within the Diocese of Palm Beach, registered with a Scout Council and recently invested or re-chartered and receiving regular religious instructions, either by attending a Catholic School or CCD classes. The Bishop requires that religious training be mandatory. Scouts have a responsibility to: complete all requirements for the particular award / emblem. check each requirement, corrected if necessary, signed by Counselor / Coordinator and then signed by a parent. Signed work is to be inserted in the proper section of the logbook (if logbook is required) To attend a Day of Recollection or Scout Retreat. The Day of Recollection - Wear full Class A uniform. The Scout Retreat ~ weekend event for older scouts. Full Class A uniform, see calendar for details and date. The purpose is to encounter a prayerful experience with God and a sharing experience with other scouts. To appear before a Board of Review, a completed application and logbook to be submitted to the Parish coordinator or Counselor at least two weeks prior to the Scout’s appearance a the Board of Review. The Board of Review is not meant to be an inquisition but is a general question / answer session about the award / emblem requirements. Logbooks will be returned to the Scout at this time. Full Class A uniform is required to be worn to the Board of Review. To attend the full Mass celebration at the Recognition Mass in June. * NATIONAL AWARDS / ** DIOCESAN AWARDS * Light of Christ - Must be a registered Tiger Cub or Wolf Scout; all requirements must be completed before starting the third grade. The award helps the scout develop a personal relationship with Jesus and sees Him as a real person and friend. * Parvuli Dei - Recommended for Cub Scouts who have achieved the rank of Bear or Webelos Scouts. The award purpose is to help the boy discover God in his daily life, to develop a good positive self-image and to aid the Scout in his awareness of the responsibilities that grow out of God’s love for him. ** Bishop Award - Recommended for second year Webelos and first year Boy Scouts. It’s purpose is to help the scout learn to communicate through prayer and devotion with Jesus and Mary and become “SOCIUS CHRISTI” (companion of Christ) as he grows closer to them. His scouting ideals are given religious emphasis along with service to family and Church. * Ad Altare Dei - Designed for 13 / 14 year olds. The committee suggests the scout be preparing for Confirmation. The purpose is to better equip the scout to take his place in the world with an understanding of his Christian commitment, recognize his advancement in the spiritual content of Scouting and to help him fully live the Scout Oath and Law. This program is based on the seven Sacraments and is the most intense of all the awards. MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE 6th GRADE ** The Word and The Way - Recommended for scouts who have earned the Ad Altari Dei and before doing the Pope Pius XII. The purpose is to urge the scout to find time alone talking to God through prayer and scripture gaining a better knowledge of the Mass and to follow “The Word.” * Pope Pius XII - For High School Boy Scouts or Boy or Girl Ventureres. It is recommended (not required) that Boy Scouts previously have earned the Ad Altari Dei Award. The program was developed in recognition of the need for Catholic lay leaders in the Church and Community affairs. The emblem contains the “Keys of St. Peter” with the words: Dignity, Respect, Humility inscribed around the periphery. It reflects the ideal of youth’s growing concern with God and his people. Catholic Committee on Scouting is a joint committee for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. For more information, please go to our website: www.CatholicScouts.org Yours in Catholic Scouting, Andy Flack Boy Scout CCOS Chair 561-784-9058 4flacks@bellsouth.net w.w.w. j e w i s h s c o u t i n g . o r g Jewish Religious Awards The following Religious Awards are available for Cubs and Scouts of the Jewish Faith: The Maccabee Emblem - Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts, grades 1-3 The Maccabee emblem was developed to help a Tiger Cub or Cub Scout who is Jewish to learn more about Judaism. It will also help to earn the other Jewish awards as you grow older and advance. The Aleph Emblem was developed to increase the youth's knowledge of Judaism and also to learn more about hid Rabbi and Religious School Teacher, This is from 3rd grade up. The Ner Tamid Emblem - Youth grades 6-9. It helps to build yourself spiritually and morally. It will aid you to practice duty to God, to be reverent and to be faithful in your religious duties. The Etz Chaim award is designed for Boy Scouts in High School and registered Venturers ages 14-20. The purpose is to encourage the young adult to explore adult Jewish roles in the context of family, community and Jewish People. The Shofar Award is given to recognize outstanding service by adults to the promotion of Scouting among Jewish Yough. An individual must be moninated by others and approved by the Jewish Committee of the Council. For further information contact John R. Halpern at 561-965-3731 |
