CRYSTAL SPRINGS - SWIMMING WITH THE MANATEES

CRYSTAL SPRINGS - MANATEE TRIP - FEBRUARY 20TH - 22ND, 2009

THIS TRIP IS BOOKED - PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE HANDED OUT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH TO THOSE WHO SIGNED UP. SEE MS. TRACEY IF YOU REALLY REALLY WANT TO ATTEND!! (WE MAY SQUEEZE YOU IN - BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO BUNK UP WITH ANOTHER SCOUT)

$65.00 PER PERSON (INCLUDES: CAMPING, FOOD,GAS, MANATEE GUIDED TRIP, WETSUIT, FINS, MASK AND SNORKLE).

SKI TRIP 2009

SKI TRIP - CATALOOCHE, N.C. - JANUARY 16 - 19, 2009
http://www.lakejunaluska.com/- THIS IS THE LODGE THAT WE WILL BE STAYING AT.
MANDATORY SKI TRIP MEETING: JANUARY 7TH, 2009
Cost: $242.00 per person - Skiing for Two Days
Second Deposits due: November 5th - $50.00
Final Payment due: December 5th
Departing from Holy Spirit Friday, January 16th, 2009 - 7:00am
Keep on eye on the weather! Mrs. Rodriguez is the Campmaster - so direct any questions to her.

Jamboree 2010 - North Florida Contingent

If you have any interest in being a part of the North Florida contingent to the next Jamboree, now is the time to apply. Slots will fill up fast. Click here for details.

SHELTER VOTE

Shelter 1-above - Shelter 2 - Middle - Shelter 3 - right

CAST YOUR VOTES FOR THE BEST LOOKING SHELTER!!! WILDERNESS SURVIVAL STINGER CAMPOUT - CAMP ECHOCKOTEE - GUESS WHO STAYED THE NIGHT IN THEIR SHELTER? Shelter 1, Shelter 2 or Shelter 3? Email: tat416@bellsouth.net to cast your vote!! for Best looking Shelter and who spent the night in the frigid cold temperatures with howling winds and bearcoons and rabbits all about?

University of Scouting 2009

Make 2009 your best year of Scouting yet by joining the largest training effort of the North Florida Council! The University of Scouting will take place January 24, 2009 at Eastside High School in Gainesville, FL from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. With over 100 courses and programs to choose from, you are guaranteed to leave the event energized and fully prepared to deliver a paramount year of programming to the youth and adults in your area of service.

Adult leaders and parents in all Scouting programs are invited, as well as Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Webelos 2 (Cub Scouts about to cross over into Boy Scouts). We have fun and informative classes for all! Class sizes are limited, and classes are filling on a first come, first served basis.

New courses have just been added to optimize your University of Scouting experience! Check out the Course Catalog online for these latest updates and descriptions of each course offering:

100^th Anniversary Celebration

Making Sense of Money: Understanding the Council Budget

Council Roundtable Discussion

Be sure to register by January 10, 2009. Camping opportunities are available for those participants who wish to extend their University of Scouting experience throughout the weekend. Find updates, details, and registration information online at www.nfcscouting.org.

Be present. Be prepared. Be there on January 24, 2009!

Winter Blast from December 26 – 31 at Camp Shands

Boy Scouts don’t miss the fun of Winter Blast from December 26 – 31 at Camp Shands. Scouts may be a part of Winter Blast as individuals or leaders from your troop may attend.

Fantastic program offerings include 29 merit badges including several Eagle required and a Green Bar Bill first year camper program.

Currently only 40 spaces remain for Scouts at this event. Cost is now $180 and slots will be filled on a first come first served basis.

This year’s camp is once again under the leadership of Pat Wright and an excellent group of volunteers.

Camp Shands is the Gateway to Eagle with Experienced Staff, Good Food and Quality Program. For registration form and more information visit us on the web at www.campshands.org

Lets keep the outing in Scouting.

Brian S. Patterson
Support Services Director
(904) 265-3814
(800) 232-0845
cell (904)377-2847

Funding to provide the programs of the North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America and Learning for Life are made possible through the Investment In Character Campaign, United Way, Popcorn Sales and Endowment Investment Income.

Visit us on the web www.nfcscouting.org

Holiday Schedule

TROOP 182 - Holiday Schedule

No Meeting: Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Christmas Party: Troop and Committee: Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

No Meeting: Wednesday, December 24th, December 31st, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Troop meets again: Wednesday, January 7th, 2009!!!

(Ski Trip Meeting)

2008-Nov-Scoutlympics - Shawnee District Camporee - Pictures

Scoutlympics - Shawnee District Camporee
November 14th – 16th, 2008
Camp Echockotee

Here are the pictures of the Shawnee District Camporee and Outdoors Adult Leadership Training. Our scouts got First Place in Ultimate Frisbee and Second Place in String Burning. Congratulations. We also have scouts and scouters as staff, trainers and trainees.

Wings 'n Things Campout - Nov 7-9, 2008 - Pictures

Wings N' Things - November 7-9, 2008 

We had a great time visiting the Florida Air Museum and participating in all aviation, space exploration, weather, and astronomy merit badges. We also had our "First Flight" participants who flew in real small planes. They all got their wings. Here is the link to our photo album. 

DEPOSITS FOR TRIPS

Here are a few important dates to remember:
Ski Trip second deposit was due: November 5th: $50.00
Payment in Full for Ski Trip due: December 5th
Summer Camp Permission Slips will be due: December 17th
First Deposit due January 5th: $90.00
Second Deposit due: March 2009 $90.00
Final Payment due: May 2009
Re-Charter: DUE NOW!!!

BE PREPARED: WEATHER

http://www.weather.com - Enter the Zip Code or City of the Campground or Trip the Troop is going on to see what to pack, wear, travel conditions, etc. A Boy Scout is Always Prepared!!

Scoutlympics - Shawnee District Camporee

Scoutlympics - Shawnee District Camporee
November 14th – 16th, 2008
Camp Echockotee

The 2008 Shawnee District Camporee, the Scoutlympics, is being planned to be a great Camporee. Troop 182 has a long tradition attending this Camporee. Here are the pictures of the 2006 Camporee.

These are the activities where Troop 182 patrols will compete with other troops in the Shawnee District:

Knot relay. Practice last night and next meeting
Flag etiquette. Practice next meeting
First aid relay. No problem.
Ultimate Frisbee. We have the best players !!!
Boy Scout History. Read, read, read.
Archery. We practiced last Spring.
Fitness Relay Race. We have the winners of La-No-Che.
Sac Race, 3 legged race, tire run and tug-o-war.
Senior Patrol Leader String burn. We were winners last time.
Patrol Flag contest. Wow, this is going to be hard. Two meetings to go.

Adults will have fun too. Outdoor Leadership Skill training (required for all Scoutmasters/Asst. Scoutmasters in the trail to Wood Badge) and Scoutmaster Jeopardy.

Permission slips were due last nigh and we only have 8 scouts and 3 adults registered. This means that we will only have one patrol for the games.
Last time we had two patrols!!!

We need to increase this number to have a good troop 182 contingent to this Camporee. Please send me an email (copy to the SPL and Committee Chair) as soon as possible (ASAP) confirming your participation. Get a permission slip and give it to the CC ASAP. She needs to send our registration on November 7th.

Be part of our troop 182 tradition and let’s work together for the Camporee's Spirit Award!!!

Yours in Scouting,

Jose G. Lepervanche
Troop 182 Scoutmaster

District Dinner: Thursday, November 13th, 2008

District Dinner: Thursday, November 13th, 2008
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS - Ft. Caroline Road
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Recognition Awards

Open to all Scouters!!!

$8.00 Per Person paid in advance
$15.00 at the Door.
NEED TO HAVE A COUNT BY MONDAY, SO I CAN GET THE MONEY INTO DISTRICT BY NOVEMBER 7TH!!
Please send me an email with number attending, I will take the money from your account. OR - pay me next week!!!

Thank you.
Tracey Tyrrell
Troop 182
Committee Chair

BSA Lifeguard Training Fall 08 Camp Echockotee

The North Florida Council Aquatics Committee is offering a BSA Lifeguard Training starting this Wednesday October 29 at 5:30 pm.  Having a youth or adult trained as a BSA Lifeguard gives you many additional opportunities for swimming and boating  at our council camps and other locations. Space is very limited so review the following information and email your reservation as instructed today.  

Wednesday, October 29, 2008  5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday November 1, 2008  9:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday November 2, 2008  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday November 5, 2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday November 6, 2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday November 8, 2008  9:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday November 9, 2008  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday November 12, 2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Participants must be able to complete the BSA swim test

Open to registered adults, Venturers, and Scouts at least First Class

Prerequisites:

Be at least 14 years of age

Swim continuously for 550 yards using at least the following strokes:

front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke

Limited to the first 12 participants on a first come first served basis

To make reservations email debradow@bsamail.org

Cost is only $35 per participant for the entire course.

Stadium Cleanup - Fundraiser Schedule

Here are the dates and times of the pending Football games at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
See Mrs. Byer to sign-up for opportunities to earn money for your personal Troop account (to be used for Boy scout related items) and money for the Troop's general fund!!

Sun. Oct. 26th - work time 1:30 p.m.
Sat. Nov. 1st. - work time TBA
Sun. Nov. 16th - work time 10:30 a.m.
Sun. Nov. 23rd - work time 10:30 a.m.
Sun. Dec 14th - work time 10:30 a.m.
Thu. Dec. 18th - work time 5:30 p.m.
Thu. Jan. 1st - work time TBA

SUMMER CAMP 2009

CAMP DANIEL BOONE - NORTH CAROLINA
JULY 19 - 25, 2009 $270.00 per person
Tons of exciting Merit Badges, a fun New Scout program, White Water Rafting Day Trip (optional/extra $). Check their different High Adventure program.
Visit Camp Daniel Boone website for detailed information.
We need to register for programs, MBs, and High Adventure as soon as possible.
Limit: 44 people - Watch for Permission Slips - Sign up Sheets out now!!

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 - Gym 7:00pm
Monday, November 17th, 2008 - 6:30pm S. Mathew's home
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 - Gym 7:00pm

CAMPOREE - November 14 - 16, 2008

CAMPOREE - Camp Echocotee - November 14 - 16, 2008
The Scoutolympics! Come on out to this Annual District Event and let's show those other Troops who we are - TROOP 182!! Rockin!
Adults - you can join us for some Adult Leadership Training: IOLS - Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills - If you are a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster or just want to further your knowledge in Scouting - this course is being offered at no additonal charge to all registered Adults. All Scoutmasters and ASM's must take this course!!
This trip will run: $30.00 per Scout and $28.00 per Adult - Sign up now: Permission slips due: October 29th, 2008 - NO EXCEPTIONS - Registration is due in to District by November 7th, 2008!!! So SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Gander Mtn. Fundraiser Events (Nov 22 & 29, Dec 6, 13 & 20)

SUPPORT TROOP 182

Donations are needed in the areas of: Cases of Bottled Water, Individual Baked Goodies (3 dozen per family) Cookies, Cake Slices, Brownies, Rice Krispie Treats or your famous Baked Goodie.(please make sure the Baked Goods are individually wrapped) Individual Packets of Hot chocolate, Styrofoam Cups, Napkins and Stir Stix.

We will be at Gander Mountain taking Donations to offset the cost of Gas and Transportation for Summer Camp and monthly Camping Trips.

Items needed for each Saturday – Drop Off at Holy Spirit Gym BSA Troop 182 Wednesday, November 19^th.

Fresh Baked Good would be appreciated each Wednesday prior to the Fundraiser.

November 22 & 29
December 6, 13 & 20
8am-4pm
St. Augustine (Off I-95 by Outlet Mall)

Contacts:

Caroline Rowan – Tracey Tyrrell – Phyllis Saxon