Troop 37 (Community Presbyterian in Atlantic Beach) has one (1) slot open for an Okeefenokee canoe trip. They leave Sunday afternoon and return Wednesday evening. They will put in at Waycross on Monday morning and will do platform camping along the trip. Sounds like big fun.

Contact Mr. Currie (891-3428) ASAP if you are interested. First come, first served.

March 15th, 2010 is our Court of Honor. This is the time that all awards, rank advancements, Merit Badges and any other important information are passed along.

All merit badge counselors need to fill out a new Merit Badge Application and Adult Leader Application to continue on as a counselor for CY2010.

2010 Registration fees as are due $55.

This Court of Honor is a full meal. The patrol assignments are as follows:
Salad – 11-13 year olds
Dinner – 14-15 year olds
Dessert – 16-18 year olds
The service Patrol is the Troop

Charlie T. and Troop 110 was highlighted in today’s Florida Times-Union.  You can read the articles at the links below or visit Jacksonville.com and search for “boy scout” to locate the articles.  Congrats to Charlie and to all of BSA for our 100 Years of Scouting!

Boy Scouts Celebrating 100th Birthday | Jacksonville.com.

Scouting Still Going Strong | Jacksonville.com

- USS ALABAMA TRIP CANCELLED -
- ALTERNATE PLAN AVAILABLE TO THOSE INTERESTED -

There is a severe weather alert for Pensacola area. Current reports of sleet and snow. Schools are closed. Projections are for a mix of rain, turning to snow. Projected snowfall is as much as 3″. Black ice projected for several days after snowfall. Black ice is the trip-killer here as it is a major safety issue.

- ALTERNATE PLAN -
We can do a day-trip on Saturday (which should be sunny and cool) to Olustee. We can walk around the encampment and watch the battle.

Email a YES or NO to troop110@gmail.com to let us know your interest in going to Olustee.

We need to know who is going OR NOT on the USS Alabama trip (Feb 13-15).

You must fill out the sign-up form by Sunday Feb. 7th. See the sign-up form earlier in the blog.

We’ve adjusted the departure date to Saturday morning. Meet at COOS at 6a and depart at 6:30a SHARP.

We will load the trailer Friday evening. Everyone bring their gear to the trailer on Friday between 6-7p.

We need to make our reservation for Raven Knob 2010. Please discuss with your family ASAP and select a week (one per family) that works best for you. The deadline for your submission is Sept. 17th. No vote… no voice…

Camp Blanding Trip
Be prepared to discuss and sign-up for the upcoming Camp Blanding camping trip.  This is trip currently scheduled for Aug 21st – 23rd.

Sea Base
During summer camp many boys indicated a strong interest in attending Sea Base – a unique Scouting program in the Florida Keys.  Sea Base offers unparalleled aquatics programs:  sailing, scuba diving, rustic camping on an undeveloped barrier island, fishing, etc.

Prepare to discuss the possibility of going to Sea Base by visiting www.bsaseabase.org prior to the August 10th meeting.

Paddle Craft Safety