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PLEASE NOTE: The Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Novemeber 26 and Friday, November 27. The staff would like to wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.
Calling all first through fifth grade boys! Are you ready to have fun while enjoying hiking & camping, exploring nature, taking field trips, building projects, race Pinewood Derby cars and learning new skills?
If you missed the Join Scouting Night at your school, IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Just call the Council Service Center at 727-391-3800 and we will give you a contact for your local Cub Scout Pack. Annual registration is $10.00, plus $12.00 for Boys’ Life Magazine. Activity fees are set by individual packs.
The Council Annual Business Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at ICare Industries in St. Petersburg.
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a volunteer. A small, select group is chosen each year based upon their service to the community, young people in general, and Scouting. If you would like to nominate someone, fill out the Silver Beaver Application and return to the Council Service Center. Applications must be received by December 15, 2009.
Internet Advancements is now available to all of our units. You can enter all of your advancements and upload them. A powerpoint presentation is available to help you get started.
The West Central Florida Council is offering Wood Badge for the 21st Century to all registered Scouters in the council. The course will be conducted at Camp Soule over two 3-day weekends. The dates and times are Friday, February 26, 2010 at 7:30 AM to Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM and Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:30 AM to Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM.
As part of the BSA's Centennial Celebration, a 10,000 square foot traveling BSA “city” from National will be on display. Adventure Base 100 is coming March 12-14, 2010 to the Strawberry Festival in Plant City.
Remember to check your district home page for specific activity and training information. You can use the pull down menu to the left, "Districts", and select your district to get the information or names and phone numbers for help.
Please keep in mind that you can now sign up and pay for activities, training and other events on this website. You can also make a new donation or payment on your current FOS pledge using a credit card or e-check by clicking the "Contribute to Friends of Scouting" link on the menu bar.
Our calendar feature includes specific calendars for each district. Just click CALENDAR on the menu and the council calendar will be displayed. To select a specific district or combination of districts and council, click "Select Other Calendars" located in the top left hand corner of the calendar, right below "Show Activities For: West Central Florida Council". Check your district and council calendars for any upcoming training or activity information.
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