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South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
15255 NW 82nd Ave
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
(305) 364-0020
(954) 584-4200 
(305) 821-6222 Fax
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Webmistress
Michelle LaNeve
  
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 Welcome To South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America Minimize

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. 

  
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Merit Badge College Registration is now open!
March 12-14, 2010
Miramar High School
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA RESPONSE TO HAITI
Our Hearts and Prayers go out to the people of Haiti.  Many members of the BSA family want to provide assistance to the people affected by this horrific earthquake.  Click on the link below to find out how you can help in the disaster relief. 
 
Scout Night at Nova Southeastern University
Come out for Scout Night on Saturday, February 13 as the Nova Southeastern University Sharks take on the Barry University Buccaneers.  Special pricing is available for Scouts and their families.  Be sure to wear your scout uniform!
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New BSA Commemorative Coin
The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 silver dollar coins in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.  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.
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. Be ready to order them because they will go fast. They will make great gifts!
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NEW HEALTH FORM FOR ALL
A new Health Form has been developed that eliminates all other Class 1, 2, and 3 forms and other variations. This new one will be the only recognized form starting in January of 2010. It covers many different topics and can be used for weekend camping to the most intense high adventure trips! There are two formats, 81/2 by 11 or 11x 17. Your choice.
 
  
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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!
 
  
 Celebrating 100 Years - A Year of Celebration Minimize

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.
  
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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) 

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.

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 Minimize

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.
 
Not attending the Jamboree, but still want to buy the commemorative patches?
  
 MISSION POSSIBLE UPDATES! Minimize

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
  
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HIGHLIGHT INDICATES OFFICIAL 100th ANNIVERSARY CENTENNIAL EVENT 
  
FEBRUARY 2010
February 1 - Camp Card Kickoff
February 7 - Scout Sunday
February 7 - Super Bowl Sunday
February 8 - BSA Centennial Day
February 10 - Catholic Committee
February 13 - Scout Sabbath
February 13-14 - Barefoot Mailman Hike 
February 15 - President's Day
February 15 - Schools Closed
February 15 - Office & Shop Closed
February 16 - Trustees Meeting
February 17 - Ash Wednesday
February 17 - Day Camp Directors Meeting
February 18 - Order of the Arrow - LEC
February 19-21 - Scoutmasters Camporee 
February 22 - Commissioners Meeting (Phone)
February 27 - NYLT Orientation
February 28 - Sea Scout Meeting
 
MARCH 2010
March 5-7 - OA Lodge Banquet Weekend
March 10 - Catholic Committee
March 12-14 Merit Badge College
March 16 - Executive Board Meeting
March 17 - Day Camp Directors Meeting
March 18 - Order of the Arrow LEC
March 22 - Program Committee Meetings
March 22 - Commissioner's Meeting
March 24 - FOS Kick Off Dinner
March 28 - Palm Sunday
March 28 - Sea Scouts
March 29 - Spring Break Begins
March 30 - Passover Begins
 
APRIL 2010
April 2 - Good Friday
April 2 - Office & Scout Shop Closed
April 3 - Scout Shop Closed
  
 Barefoot Mailman Hike Minimize
FEBRUARY 13-14, 2010
UP FOR A PERSONAL CHALLENGE?
READY TO TEST YOUR SCOUT SKILLS?
CAN YOU BE TOTALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT?
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL
BAREFOOT MAILMAN HIKE!
 
FOR YOUNGER SCOUTS & WEBELOS,
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR
THE BIG-TOE HIKE!
  
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 Merit Badge College Minimize

March 12-14, 2010
Miramar High School
Registration is NOW OPEN!
  
 NYLT Minimize
February 27, 2010
March 19 - 21, 2010
March 26 - 29, 2010
  
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