Announcements: [Revised 11/19/08] 

Food Pick up this Saturday. Meet at the church at 9:00am

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Scouting for Food, Good turn for America

Flyer Distribution: November 15, 2008, 9:00-11:00am
River Hills Community Church

Food pickup: November 22, 2008, 9:00-11:00am
River Hills Community Church
 

2009 Merit Badge College

2009 Merit Badge College is going to be completely different than in years past. It now allows scouts to potentially complete 2 merit badges in one day. There is a premium on pre-work to accomplish that, and the dates are consecutive. Scouts are eligible to sign up for anything from 1-6 classes depending on their needs. The key is the pre-registration process that will run between now and the December 9^th meeting. Scouts should circle no more than two classes for each date and turn them into Mr. Scott as soon as possible. Click here for the classes offered and to print out the form.

Gunpowder Weekend, December 13-14th

Click here for all information concerning the Gunpowder Weekend.

2010 National Jamboree Celebrates 100 years of Scouting!

A century of the finest outdoor and leadership experience a boy could have! This tradition lives on at the pinnacle of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting—the 2010 National Jamboree. Yesterday merges with tomorrow at the greatest Scouting event of the century. It is the opportunity of a lifetime, one you will never forget. DON’T MISS OUT on this special moment in time!

The Palmetto Council is forming three troops for the 2010 Jamboree. The jamboree is open to all who are qualified on a first-come basis After our troops have been filled, a stand-by list of alternates will be established Scouts will be assigned to a jamboree troop consisting of 36 Scouts and four adult leaders.

Boy Scout & Varsity Scout Qualifications
Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Scouts. They must have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010, but not have reached their 18th birthday by August 4, 2010. All Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a complete Personal Health and Medical Record, No. 67-34412, prior to the pre-jamboree training; have been active in a troop or team for at least six months prior to July 1, 2010; and be approved by the unit leader and local council.

Baden-Powell’s Vision
In 1916, Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement, knew what success looked like for the 10th anniversary of Scouting. It was the sight of thousands of youth gathered together to celebrate. The jamboree was born! In his words, “The secret of its growth lies in that indeterminate force which we only know as the ‘Scout Spirit,’ “and grow it has!

Since 1937, more than 654,000 Scouts and leaders have shared the jamboree experience and hiked the trails, paths, and roadways at 16 national Scout jamborees. Now, 100 years after Scouting reached the United States, it’s your turn to celebrate!

We only have slots for 108 Scouts to attend with our Council Contingent. These slots will fill up fast so submit your registration to participate in this historic event as soon as possible.

To submit your application:
Register on line at bsajamboree.org review the requirements and qualifications and then complete the on-line application.  Follow the online instructions and complete your registration by sending a deposit of $100.00 to the Palmetto Council office. Scouts to fill the three troops will be selected from all applications submitted. Any Scout whose application is not approved by the Council for Jamboree participation will have their deposit refunded.

For more information about the National Jamboree send inquiries to jambo2010@bellsouth.net