Scouts Honor Capt. Scott Speicher

August 14th, 2009

Scouts and adults were at the Veteran's Memorial Wall to honor Capt. Speicher. Troop 182 and 631 SPLs were interviewed live for the local TV news. One of our scouts was interviewed for the Times-Union. Watch a T-U report of the events, the presence our scouts and the T-U interview.

Watch slides of our Scouts during tribute to Capt. Speicher.

August 13th, 2009

All Scouts and Scouters in the North Florida Council

The funeral procession for Navy Captain Michel Scott Speicher will be this Friday, August 14th. We encourage Scouts/Volunteers to attend this event in support of Speicher's service as a Scout. Participation will include numerous Fire Fighters and Police from as far south as Miami, High School Junior ROTC units, and countless citizens of Jacksonville. BSA participation will further honor him, as he learned many of his outstanding character qualities as a Scout himself.

Participation in this event will give our Scouts a first-hand sense of citizenship, patriotism, honor and reverence, characteristics we hold in highest esteem within the Scout Law.

Scouts and adults from Troop 182 will be at the Veteran's Memorial Wall around 9:30 a.m.

2009 07 Summer Camp II - Camp Daniel Boone

Here's a collection of photos from Troop 182's 2009 Summer Camp Week up in the mountains of North Carolina taken by Hans.

The boys accomplished so much in terms of merit badges earned and Rock School for 3 senior scouts. Even cub scout Jacob did big boy stuff (BSA Swim test, canoeing, rafting, horseback riding, archery) with the troop. The 4 adult leaders had an easy time and camping was perfect!

Hydration - How and Why

Hydration - How and Why

An automobile engine needs coolant to keep it from overheating. If the radiator runs dry, the engine can be ruined.

Bad things happen to people, too, when their fluid levels are low. Blood thickens and becomes more difficult for their hearts to pump. They can feel tired, irritable, and perhaps nauseous. That's called heat exhaustion. Treat it with rest in the shade and sips of water.

Heat stroke strikes when the body's cooling mechanism is so overworked it stops functioning. That's a life-threatening emergency. Cool the victim however you can-with shade and wet cloths, for example, or the air-conditioner in a car. Get medical attention as soon as possible.

Of course, the best way to deal with heat illnesses is to avoid them in the first place. Plan your activities so that you carry all the water you need, or can replenish your supplies along the way.


Drink, Drink, Drink

Thirst is not always the best indicator of your body's need for water. Instead, drink often enough for your urine to remain light-colored or clear.

In hot weather, refresh your water containers at every opportunity. Drink your fill, then refill your container before leaving a water source.
Keep water readily available and drink small amounts frequently.
Don't ration water. If you are thirsty, you need to drink.
Avoid consuming a lot of caffinated drinks, which can act as diuretics -- agents that purge fluids from the body.
Don't underestimate your need for water. During strenuous activities in hot weather, your body might require two to three gallons of water per day.
Remember that carrying water with you isn't enough. You need to drink it, too, in order to stay happy, healthy, and hydrated.

For more information, consult Chapter 14, "Hot-Weather Travel and Camping," of the BSA Fieldbook, Fourth Edition.

2009 06 Summer Camp I - Camp Shands

Here are the first pictures of Troop 182 attending summer camp at Camp Shands - Baden Powell Scout Reservation, Melrose, Florida.

Be Prepared. For Adventure. For Life. | June 2009

Vol. 1, No. 5

In this Issue:
Traditional Weather Signs
Planning a Day Hike
Assembling a First Aid Kit
Flag Etiquette

Summertime and Scouting go together like ice cream and apple pie. BSA skills lead the way for terrific warm-weather adventures in town and on the trail.

Summer also brings patriotic holidays with parades and picnics honoring our country. Take this month's Be Prepared Flag Quiz, then show your pride in America as the nation's banner passes by.

Coin Collecting Merit Badge Clinic

COIN COLLECTING
MERIT BADGE CLINIC
GREATER JACKSONVILLE COIN CLUB
COIN COLLECTING MERIT BADGE CLINIC

Morocco Shrine Temple, 3800 St. John’s Bluff Road, Jacksonville, Florida
Saturday, May 30, 2009 1 :30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m.

Before the Clinic . . . Scouts must complete the following requirements:

1. Read the "Coin Collecting" Merit Badge Book. At the Clinic, we will review all of
the requirements. Bring five different State Quarters from 1999-2008 (Req. 6)

2. Collect and bring a type set of U.S. coins currently in circulation (Requirement 7).
This type set must include one specimen each of the 1-cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25
cents 50 cents and dollar. The dates do not have to be the same. Coins from the
Philadelphia and Denver Mints must be represented in the set.

3. Collect and bring a date set of U.S. coins (Requirement 9d). The set can be of any
one denomination (1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents or 25 cents) and must include one (1)
coin of every year, from the year the Scout was born through 2008. Any mint is
acceptable. All coins must be of the same denomination.

At the Clinic . . .
There is no cost for this program. Everyone will learn about collecting U.S. coins,
get great free material, and take home cool prizes . Bring only the coins required
for the merit badge-leave the rest of your collection at home! Scouts will
complete all other requirements during the Clinic. Adult leaders are welcome
and encouraged to attend. Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m. on May 30, 2009, at the
Morocco Shrine Temple, 3800 St. John’s Bluff Road, Jacksonville, Florida.

Before and after the clinic… Scouts are invited to explore and discover the
excitement of the Greater Jacksonville Coin Club Show. Admission is free.

Scoutmasters . . .
Please provide Scouts with signed Merit Badge Cards and ask them to complete
all personal information (name, address, etc.). Tell them to bring note pads and
pencils and their completed type and date sets of coins. Remind Scouts to wear
their uniforms. Scoutmasters should provide a copy of this flyer to Scouts planning
to attend the clinic so they can study the requirements.

Pre-registration . . .
Pre-register, please provide Scout(s)' name(s) and Troop number to Tony Bonaro
at (904) 596-1242 or e-mail at t.bonaro@xorail.com by May 28, 2009.

Scouting Community - MyScouting.org

Get connected with the Scouting Community. Join the BSA's social network at MyScouting.org.

1. Go to www.myscouting.org and select MyScouting. enter information including your member ID.

2. Log into MyScouting and select Scouting Community. This is your private profile; toggle between it and your pulbic profile. Edit your public profile with information you'd like to share. Select an avatar or image to represent you.

3. Make friends. go to the Members page and find someone. Go to their page and select the Add to Friends list.

4. Check out the Forums. Start reading the forum posts. Familiarize yourself with how forums are organized.

5. Join a Group. Go to the Groups page and find a group that interest you. If it is public, you can join. It it's private by invitation, you can request to join.

I joined several groups. They are organized in several categories. Under Volunteers you will find Troop 182, Echockotee Lodege, and Saturiwa Chapter. You can join NYLT, Scoutmasters, Jamboree 2010, Scout Parents, etc.

Please join group Troop 182 and post your comments, and pictures. To join the BSA's new social network MyScouting.org you must be at least 13 years old and have a paid membership with a member ID.