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Welcome To South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America

Our Mission:

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

South Florida Council proudly serves over 70,000 young men and women throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.

Announcements

Merit Badge College is almost here!

March 12-14, 2010

Miramar High School

Registration is closed but you can Click here to print the leaders guide and maps

Merit Badge Counselors are still needed to instruct the classes -

Click here to register as a Counselor

Pottery Merit Badge Clinic

March 20, 2010 in Hollywood

Click here for Pottery merit badge requirements

Registration ends March 12th... sign up now!

New BSA Commemorative Coin

According to the latest updated US Mint 2010 schedule, the highly anticipated release for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar will be March 23, 2010. Surcharges from this program will go to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation, which will make funds available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of Scouting in hard-to-serve areas. Be ready to order them because they will go fast. They will make great gifts!

Silver Beaver Nominations are being accepted through March 12th

The Silver Beaver is the highest award that can be bestowed upon a volunteer by the Council. Each year, candidates may be nominated for the award that is presented at the council's Annual Recognition Dinner. To be considered, an adult leader must have been active in their unit, the district, and perhaps even the council; however a long-tenured leader in a local unit may also be considered. Apply early and turn it in before the deadline.

South Florida Centennial Events

The Centennial of Scouting only happens once!

Join the celebration of the century!

To commemorate the 100th year of Scouting, the Acitivities Committee developed a patch program for all major events. The 2009 Scout Extreme Games was the official kickoff of the year of celebration, where each paid participant received the center round patch and the 2009 Scout Extreme Games rocker. If you missed the kickoff, the center patch is available for $5. At future events, the rocker will be available for participants. After the event has occurred and while supplies last each rocker can be purchased for $3. Attend every event and collect all the patches!

Click here for a list of Centennial Events

Celebrating 100 Years - A Year of Celebration

For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America’s youth. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will demonstrate the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law.

Program participants will earn recognition for making a difference in their communities due to their dedication to five of Scouting’s core values: Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors. Participants will be able to earn our 100th Anniversary commemorative patch.

A Year of Celebration will take place from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. The program is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Scouting alumni.

Click on the patch for more information and requirements for each ribbon.

Additionally, the BSA has also teamed up with some great organizations to offer unique 100th Anniversary service projects that can apply towards your Year of Celebration Service award. These national opportunities will truly show what Scouts can do when they band together towards a shared goal.

For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for America’s youth. Through A Year of Celebration, we celebrate this legacy and commit ourselves to inspire and prepare future generations.

The patch and ribbons are available for purchase only at the Miami Scout Shop.

Camp Card

A Scout is Thrifty….He earns his own way to Summer Camp!

Click here to register your unit for the Camp Card Sale

OTHER IMPORTANT FILES TO DOWNLOAD:

Unit Camp Card Receipt (pdf) (For turning in payments and requesting additional cards)

Unit Tracking Spreadsheet (Excel) (For keeping track of your Cards and moneys due)

Certificates of Insurance (Insurance and letter to store manager for units selling at Publix Super Markets)

Fill It Up Sales Form (For a chance to win our weekly drawing)

Participating units will earn up to 50% commission ($2.50) on each $5 Camp Card they sell. The sale will end on May 31st, giving units nearly 4 months to sell and close out their accounts. This program is RISK FREE-- simply return any unsold cards.

PLUS earn a chance to enter the weekly "Fill It Up" Drawing. Click here for rules and the official entry form.

The Value of Selling Camp Cards

New Uniform - $100 = 40 cards	Summer Camp - $200 = 80 cards
New Tent - $150 = 60 cards	Philmont - $1,750 = 700 cards
Day Camp - $130 = 52 cards	International Jamboree - $2,500 = 1,000 cards
Troop Trailer - $5,000 = 2,000 cards (40 Scouts each selling 50 cards)

2010 National Jamboree

July 26 - August 4 at Ft. A.P. Hill, Virginia

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!

Opportunities are still available for Scouts and adults to attend, but apply soon, as registration is filling up quickly for “The best, most exciting, fun-filled, safest jamboree ever!” You will become a part of the great team for our 100th Anniversary National Jamboree.

The South Florida Council is happy to announce the Jamboree Scoutmasters for the 2010 Contingent:

Congratulations to Scoutmasters Dr. David Chen, Peter Diaz, A.J. Naranjo, and Rick Putman.

Step 1 - Register Online

Step 2 - Council Application

Not attending the Jamboree, but still want to buy the commemorative patches?

Jamboree Patches ON SALE NOW! Click Here!

MISSION POSSIBLE UPDATES!

Be sure to check out the individual pages for Camp Seminole and Camp Sawyer. Both properties are moving forward as support allows. We will do our best to get our Scouts back to camping as soon as possible.

Mission Possible is a volunteer and community effort designed to finance the needed capital projects of the South Florida Council. The campaign runs through 2010 and specifically identifies $12-million in new construction projects to rebuild Camp Seminole and Camp Sawyer following the devastation caused by Hurricane Wilma in October of 2005. Mission Possible is one of the most significant endeavors in our council’s history. Camp Seminole has been closed since the storm and it’s critical we get our “kids back to camping”. The SFC has worked with a professional team of architects, engineers and planners to create a Comprehensive Master Development Plan that addresses our facility needs for Scouting’s next generation.

If you have any leads on individuals, companies, or foundations that would consider an investment for the camp redevelopment, please contact Mike Dames or Joshua Christ at the council office and we will meet with you to discuss naming opportunities and other ways to help rebuild. Our mission remains to open our camps as soon as possible.

CAMP SEMINOLE UPDATES

CAMP SAWYER UPDATES