The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council’s annual Eagle Banquet was held May 11 at MacDill Air Force Base’s Surf Club. The event celebrated the achievement of 113 Eagle Scouts in attendance. Each Scout present was recognized by Tom Hochhausler, Council President. In 2016, 374 Council Scouts earned the Eagle rank. Other awards given at the…
In Troop 101, even the layout of the troop trailer follows the patrol method. Everything in the 6-foot-by-12-foot trailer is organized by patrol. That means each group of Scouts is responsible for its own stuff. Patrol gear goes on the right side. Every patrol box, tent and cooler bears its patrol’s name: Ninja, Cobra, Jaguar or Shark. Read more on…
A website focused on various aspects of sustainability has recognized the BSA’s commitment toward that goal. Aptly named TreeHugger.com, the article details the many ways Scouting includes sustainability issues throughout their program. From obvious areas such as the Sustainability merit badge and Leave No Trace to partnering with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative for land management…
Effective immediately, units do not need to turn in the unit’s section of a Scout’s Merit Badge Blue Card to document earned merit badges. Instead, troops should follow these steps: 1. Upon completion of the merit badge, the Scout turns in the Blue Card to the Scoutmaster for final signature. 2. The troop’s Advancement Chair…
You worked hard to earn that Scouting square knot and should wear it with pride. You also should wear it right-side up. (Unlike the Hornaday Award knot pictured above. It’s shown upside down to illustrate my point.) Read more on Bryan on Scouting…
Mark your calendars for the Spring Merit Badge Academy on Saturday, May 13 at Saint Leo University. We are offering a combination of adventure/hands-on classes, like Climbing and Digital Technology and Eagle Scout required merit badges, such as First Aid and Citizenship in the World. There will be a class for every Scout! Cost is…
Save this date for lots of fun! This year’s Scout Spectacular pits the Clearwater Threshers against the Fort Myers Miracle at Spectrum Field in Clearwater. There will be LOTS of activities to watch or participate in at this event. There will be amazing displays, an on-field Scouting kayak race and an opening ceremony including a…
When the Report to the Nation delegates described their Washington visit to the Secretary of the Senate, she was floored. “That’s not a routine week in Washington by any stretch of the imagination,” said Julie Adams, whose office handles the Senate’s day-to-day operations. Read more on Bryan on Scouting…
Bill Guglielmi, Council Vice President of Manpower and member of the Executive Committee, has been awarded the Silver Antelope award. Bill has served and continues to serve on numerous committees at the national, regional and council level. He is Vice President of the Leadership and Performance Committee and Team Leader of the Area NCAP Assessment…
Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee Lodge has rescheduled their March committee meeting to March 23 at the Tampa Service Center, 13228 N. Central Ave., Tampa 33612. Officers and committee chairs must attend or provide a substitute with prior notice. Contact the Lodge Chiefs by email for more information.