More Than 100 Eagle Scouts Recognized
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…
This is how you organize the inside of a troop trailer
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…
BSA Recognized For Their Commitment To Sustainability
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…
New Procedure For Merit Badge Blue Cards
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:…
Ready to sew on your square knot? Here’s how to wear it
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…
Spring Merit Badge Academy, May 13
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…
Scouting Spectacular at Clearwater Threshers, July 29
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…
At U.S. Capitol, Scouts present Report to the Nation to Ryan, Pelosi
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…
Guglielmi Receives Silver Antelope Award
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…
Lodge Executive Committee Moves March Meeting
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…