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Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The purpose of Boy Scouting is to develop in a young man the ability to do things for himself and for others, to train him in outdoor skills, and to teach him patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues. (BSA 18-629WB)The Manatee District Roundtables are held the first Thursday of each month (Sept-Jun) at: The Salvation Army View the Manatee District and SWFL Calendar for upcoming events, training opportunities, etc. Southwest Florida Council Website |
| May 14 - Hear Yee, Hear Yee!!! |
April 26 - LECOM Physicals Examination Program Please have the parents, scout leaders and cabin leaders use the following link to sign-up for a time slot from 8am-12pm for Saturday May 18th: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aneq4Jiwb_VLdFNzRUV5Q3hzMmtudUY5V0JJbUJuakE&usp=sharing We can accommodate 136 people this year. Kersten Schroeder, Ph.D. April 25 - Geocaching Rally at Camp Miles Camp Miles is hosting a Geocaching Rally on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9am-2pm. This event is open to both boys and girls and also scouts and non-scouts. View the flyer Here for more information. Register online at the Southwest Florida Council website here. Registration closes on May 2nd. April 16 - BB and Archery Training Attention Scouters, Dennis Smith and Don Hall, our two Shooting Sports Directors, have scheduled BB and Archery training for June 1, 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the CFE Range complex. There is no charge for this training, but please let Dennis or Don know if you will be attending. Their contacts are: See Ya at Camp, Better to just take some Scouts to the woods and let Earth, Wind, Fire and Water forge them a more practical moral and ethical compass April 9 - Words from Teddy Roosevelt About the Boy Scouts "The Boy Scouts of America does not try to make soldiers of Boy Scouts, but to make boys who will turn out as men to be fine citizens, and who will, if their country needs them, make better soldiers for having been scouts. No one can be a good American unless he is a good citizen, and every boy ought to train himself so that as a man he will be able to do his duty to the community. I want to see the Boy Scouts not merely utter fine sentiments, but act on them; not merely sing "My Country 'Tis Of Thee," but act in such a way that will give them a country to be proud of. No man is a good citizen unless he so acts as to show that he actually uses the Ten Commandments and translates the Golden Rule in the ordinary affairs of everyday life...Let every boy remember also that in addition to courage, unselfishness and fair dealing, he must have efficiency, he must have knowledge, he must cultivate a sound body and a good mind, and train himself so that he can act with quick decision in any crisis that may arise. Mind, eye, muscle, all must be trained so that the boy can master himself, and therefore learn to master his fate. I heartily wish all good luck to the movement." Those words of support for the Boy Scout movement were written over 100 years ago by a Medal of Honor recipient and a former President, "Teddy" Roosevelt. Though Roosevelt received the award posthumously long after his heroic actions, leading the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, he is the only American President ever to receive our nation's highest combat award. Thank you for your support of Scouting, Mr. President! You have honored us with your words. As the Boy Scout movement enters its second century, we should all ponder that hero's words, with which I happen to agree. As a former Combat Soldier, I proudly remember the recruiting slogan that boasted "Uncle Sam Wants You For The US Army," for the Army definitely changed my life, but I also firmly believe that the Boy Scouts of America builds character so that Scouts can make the very best Soldiers, if they choose to be a part of our great Army. April 7 - Scouter Gone Home Dear Scouters, April 7 - Important Update Regarding Hernando DeSoto Grand Parade (From Red Dog)Please be aware of these restrictions and comply with the warnings just issued to us. Also, I remind each of you who violate established rules of conduct while in a public place wearing the Scout uniform, that you not only create a negative image in the eyes of those who witness such transgressions on your part, but it also reflects on every other Scout the same image that says essentially, that all Scouts act in a similar way. -- Red Dog Scout Mentor (From Brad Ranney) I received an email and I need to inform ALL units that are planning on selling any food at the parade, it is not allowed. You must fill out an entry form, pay a fee, and be inspected by the Manatee County Health Dept. They will be going around to see if everyone has their permits. I do know that they go all over the float before we get going in the parade to see if we meet all of their requirements. Brad Ranney, BSA Manatee District Program Chair (From the Hernando DeSoto Grand Parade Chairman) I do want to bring up an issue from last year’s parade. The Boy Scouts were going through the parking lots and selling food. This is not allowed, by the Hernando DeSoto Society, MHS and the Manatee County Health Department. Any food vendor has to fill out an entry form, pay a fee and be inspected by the Health Department to be part of the event. Your group probably did not know, but I needed make you aware. For the parade we do not allow candy or food to be thrown to the crowd for the same reason. Now, if you bring food and drink into staging to feed your own group that’s fine. We do look forward to having the Boy Scouts again this year and I hope your group has a great time. Thank you, April 4 - No April Roundtable Tonight! Attention all Scouters, Just a reminder that there will be no April Roundtable tonight. Instead, the District Adult Recognition Dinner is scheduled for tonight and will be held at the First United Methodist Church Bradenton from 6:30pm-8:30 pm. Red Dog -
Scout Mentor April 2 - 2013 Summer Camp Shakedown Day Attention Boy Scout Troop & Venture Crew Unit Leaders, The Southwest Florida Council Advancement and Activities Committees invite your unit to attend Summer Camp Shakedown at Camp Miles on April 20th, 2013. One stop shopping to make your summer camp preparations that much easier. Services provided include: Swim checks, merit badge prerequisites, skills instruction, 5 mile hike and a limited number of slots for health form checks by a doctor. The event itself is free but some services do require a fee. $15.00 - Doctor exam for medical form (limited space available) $5.00 - Rifle Range ticket for 25 rounds of .22 ammunition (Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Prerequisites) $5.00 - Shotgun Range ticket for 5 rounds of 20 gauge ammunition and clay pigeons (Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Prerequisites) Units must reserve space at this event by e-mailing Bruce Hassy (bhassy@hotmail.com) or Joe Glowacki (jrglowacki@embarqmail.com). Units who RSVP prior to 4/16/2013 have priority for all services offered. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM with program starting at 9:00 AM. If your unit wishes to camp that weekend, please submit a campsite reservation form to Justine Gonzalez with the council office. If you have any questions please contact Bruce Hassy. Click Here to view the flyer. Bruce Hassy April 1 - 2013 University of Scouting Arts EARLY REGISTRATION IS ALMOST OVER!!! USA and the College of Commissioner Science takes place April 26 – 28 at Camp Miles. This is Scouting’s premier adult alternative education program with many courses that are only taught at USA. Early Registration closes on April 4, with final registration closing April 11, and your fees are not due until April 18. Don’t miss out on early fees by not signing up now! This year’s registration fee is $33 and the optional T-shirt is $12 (sizes S,M,L,XL) and $13 (sizes 2XL and 3XL). A late fee of $8 will be added to costs after April 4, 2013. T-shirt orders will not be accepted after April 11th. Please register online at: www.swflcouncilbsa.org. Click on the calendar/event registration tab OR the RSS feed for 2013 University of Scouting Arts. For REGISTRATION questions and help email: eventreg088@centurylink.net You can contact Joe Boone for event news and questions. Click Here to view the 2013 USA Flyer. |