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MAKE SURE YOU ARE
PROTECTED!
If your unit is planning a Scouting activity be sure to obtain an approved tour permit. If you do not secure an approved tour permit the accident and liability insurance that the Southwest Florida Council provides will not be in effect. Your approved tour permit verifies you are participating in a Scouting activity. If you are attending a Council or District event as a unit, you must file a tour permit.
Please complete all the information requested. We frequently receive tour permits with no date, location or tour leader, assistant tour leader or committee member signatures. If you are attending Camp Miles or Camp Flying Eagle your tour permit must be approved two weeks prior to your event. This allows the Camp Rangers to prepare the campsites for your arrival. Your campsite will be assigned by the Camp Ranger or Campmaster upon your arrival. Be sure to bring your approved tour permit with you to your activity.
Both the tour leader and the assistant tour leader must be current with youth protection. Your youth protection is valid for two years. You can take Youth Protection Training online at the council website at www.swflcouncilbsa.org. You will receive a youth protection trained card on your e-mail. This is your card. Laminate it, protect it, and keep it with you.
PLANNING NEXT YEAR’S ACTIVITIES!
When making a flyer for an activity be sure everything on this Flyer Checklist is included on the flyer. Another important thing to do is to review the BSA Brand Identity Guide. Lastly, make sure the Flyer has an official logo on it. To down load an official BSA, Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Venturer logo click here.
SCOUT PARENTS – CAN YOU HELP WITH SCOUTING PUBLICITY?
Do you have a tiny bit of time on your hands? We are looking for someone to help with the unit and district publicity. You know what is going on in you unit and district so why not spread the word, Please contact Margie Byers at mbyers@bsamail.org or 239-936-8072 to find out more about this fun idea. You don’t need any special training or experience to help tell your Scout’s story!
LOOKING FOR SERVICE HOURS?
Are you a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, high school or college student looking for service hours? There are many ways to earn service hours with the Boy Scouts. You can help in the office making phone calls, entering data, filing, etc. Or you can help out at Day Camp. Call the Service Center 239-936-8072 and ask for Margie Byers or send her an e-mail at mailto:mbyers@bsamail.org.
COUNCIL PROPERTIES CLOSED
The Council Properties will be closed for Memorial Day on May 25, 2009.
DO YOU SEND TOUR PERMITS & EVENT REGISTRATIONS BY FAX - YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
When you use a fax to send in tour permits, event registrations or any other documents, it is your responsibility to call the Service Center at 239-936-8072 to confirm that your paperwork was received. The Service Center keeps a log of all faxes received by that fax number. Please check that the fax number that you are using is: 239-936-7864. Once you sent your fax simply call the Service Center and ask for Kathy Lou or Cathie and they will confirm if your paperwork was received. We can’t process it if we don’t have it.
If your unit is planning a Scouting activity be sure to obtain an approved tour permit. If you do not secure an approved tour permit the accident and liability insurance that the Southwest Florida Council provides will not be in effect. Your approved tour permit verifies you are participating in a Scouting activity. If you are attending a Council or District event as a unit, you must file a tour permit.
Please complete all the information requested. We frequently receive tour permits with no date, location or tour leader, assistant tour leader or committee member signatures. If you are attending Camp Miles or Camp Flying Eagle your tour permit must be approved two weeks prior to your event. This allows the Camp Rangers to prepare the campsites for your arrival. Your campsite will be assigned by the Camp Ranger or Campmaster upon your arrival. Be sure to bring your approved tour permit with you to your activity.
Both the tour leader and the assistant tour leader must be current with youth protection. Your youth protection is valid for two years. You can take Youth Protection Training online at the council website at www.swflcouncilbsa.org. You will receive a youth protection trained card on your e-mail. This is your card. Laminate it, protect it, and keep it with you.
PLANNING NEXT YEAR’S ACTIVITIES!
When making a flyer for an activity be sure everything on this Flyer Checklist is included on the flyer. Another important thing to do is to review the BSA Brand Identity Guide. Lastly, make sure the Flyer has an official logo on it. To down load an official BSA, Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Venturer logo click here.
SCOUT PARENTS – CAN YOU HELP WITH SCOUTING PUBLICITY?
Do you have a tiny bit of time on your hands? We are looking for someone to help with the unit and district publicity. You know what is going on in you unit and district so why not spread the word, Please contact Margie Byers at mbyers@bsamail.org or 239-936-8072 to find out more about this fun idea. You don’t need any special training or experience to help tell your Scout’s story!
LOOKING FOR SERVICE HOURS?
Are you a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, high school or college student looking for service hours? There are many ways to earn service hours with the Boy Scouts. You can help in the office making phone calls, entering data, filing, etc. Or you can help out at Day Camp. Call the Service Center 239-936-8072 and ask for Margie Byers or send her an e-mail at mailto:mbyers@bsamail.org.
COUNCIL PROPERTIES CLOSED
The Council Properties will be closed for Memorial Day on May 25, 2009.
DO YOU SEND TOUR PERMITS & EVENT REGISTRATIONS BY FAX - YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
When you use a fax to send in tour permits, event registrations or any other documents, it is your responsibility to call the Service Center at 239-936-8072 to confirm that your paperwork was received. The Service Center keeps a log of all faxes received by that fax number. Please check that the fax number that you are using is: 239-936-7864. Once you sent your fax simply call the Service Center and ask for Kathy Lou or Cathie and they will confirm if your paperwork was received. We can’t process it if we don’t have it.
Scoutmasters:
You are a boy's first and most important step in his being able to attend the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree.
WHY? Because you must first approve his application.
You are a boy's first and most important step in his being able to attend the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree.
WHY? Because you must first approve his application.
Scouts
wishing to participate in the 100th anniversary of
Scouting at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia must be at
least 12 years old or have completed the 6th grade
by July 1, 2010 as well as having earned the First
Class rank by then. His 18th birthday must not be
before August 3, 2010. The Scout must also have
been an active
member
of the troop for at least 6 months prior to July 1,
2010.
The cost for a Scout to participate as part of Southwest Florida Council's Jamboree contingent is $2400. The fee covers air/ground transportation, tours, food, accommodations, Jamboree fee, and other activities (to be determined). All major camping gear (tents, stoves, cooking utensils, etc.) will be provided.
Be a part of history! This event will be historical in many ways:
• 100th Anniversary celebration of Boy Scouting in the United States
• Last time the Jamboree will be held at Fort A.P. Hill (host since 1981)
• First time a black U.S. President may address the attendees at a Jamboree
• Quite possibly will be the largest gathering of famous personalities with Scouting backgrounds
For more information, contact Mac Aldrich (one of the contingent Scoutmasters), Ken Settlemyer (one of the Assistant Scoutmasters) or Brad Walden. You may also visit the official Jamboree website at http://www.bsajamboree.org/ to begin the registration process.
Don't let your boys miss out on this exciting opportunity! Participation is limited.
SIGN UP NOW!
The cost for a Scout to participate as part of Southwest Florida Council's Jamboree contingent is $2400. The fee covers air/ground transportation, tours, food, accommodations, Jamboree fee, and other activities (to be determined). All major camping gear (tents, stoves, cooking utensils, etc.) will be provided.
Be a part of history! This event will be historical in many ways:
• 100th Anniversary celebration of Boy Scouting in the United States
• Last time the Jamboree will be held at Fort A.P. Hill (host since 1981)
• First time a black U.S. President may address the attendees at a Jamboree
• Quite possibly will be the largest gathering of famous personalities with Scouting backgrounds
For more information, contact Mac Aldrich (one of the contingent Scoutmasters), Ken Settlemyer (one of the Assistant Scoutmasters) or Brad Walden. You may also visit the official Jamboree website at http://www.bsajamboree.org/ to begin the registration process.
Don't let your boys miss out on this exciting opportunity! Participation is limited.
SIGN UP NOW!