We will NOT be holding a Troop meeting on Monday, December 18th as that is the first evening of Finals Week for many of our Scouts. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, January 8th. Enjoy the holidays.
December Camp Out
December Camping Trip 6pm Friday Dec 1st – Sunday 3rd Dec 2017 1:30pm: Details: Our December camp out will be held the weekend of December 1st – 3rd at the Alston Tract Campgrounds that’s located in the upper Hillsborough Reserve of the Southwest Florida Water Management Area. https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/uh-upperhill.html Cost: The cost for this event is
Troop Garage Sale / Fundraiser
Troop Garage Sale / Fundraiser Saturday Dec 9, 2017: 7am – 1pm Location: Scoutmaster Bazley’s Details: Looking for a reason to clear unwanted items out of your garage? Now’s your chance! We will be holding the annual Troop garage sale / fundraiser on Saturday December 9th 2017 at Scoutmaster Bazley’s, directly across the street from
Troop Family Day / Potluck
Troop Family Day / Potluck Saturday Dec 16, 2017: 4pm – 7pm Location: Scoutmaster Bazley’s Details: We will be holding a Troop Family Day / Potluck in celebration of the holidays on Saturday, 16 December 2017. We’ll provide the hamburgers/hot dogs, and there will be a signup sheet available during the meetings for the drinks,
NO TROOP MEETING MONDAY (10/16)
Given several factors, the Board has decided that we will NOT hold a Troop Meeting on Monday, 10/16. Our next Troop Meeting witll be on 10/23.
Awards Ceremonies (COH)
Troop 734 holds an Awards Ceremony (COH) during the first Monday Troop Meeting of each month. As such, please come to the first Monday Troop Meeting of each month in full uniform (including neckerchief and sashes, as applicable). For those Scouts that wish to have a Rank, Merit Badge or other Award presented at the
Hurricane Irma
As you all know, Hurricane Irma is coming and will skirt the east coast of Florida. Her winds extend out a very long way, so we will undoubtedly feel the effects of her winds and rain. As of now, I am waiting to see if the track changes between now and Monday, or what the
Fall 2017 – Kick-off Dates
(Click on “Fall 2017 – Kick-off Dates” above to read full post.) … Quick summary of key dates as we begin Troop activities for Fall 2017:
Summer Camp Information – 2017
We have a great group going to Summer Camp this year – 18 Scouts and 6 Adults in total. [NOTE: If you ordered Troop T-Shirts or Hoodies, we are expecting those will be delivered on Monday, June 12th. Once received, we’ll confirm and arrange pickup or delivery.] HEALTH FORMS: Health Forms are REQUIRED to go
Eagle Ceremony – John Lukas Campbell
John Lukas Campbell will be holding his Eagle Court of Honor at Church on the Rock, Plant City, on May 6th. Please hold the date and submit your RSVP via Troop Track, or to the Scoutmaster so we can get a headcount.
Summer Camp Information
DATES: – June 17th to 24th, 2017 – We will depart Cork UMC very early morning of June 17th (exact time to meet/depart to be announced) LOCATION: – Blue Ridge Mountain Council, Camp Ottari and Claytor Lake Acquatics Camp HEALTH FORMS: – BSA Health Forms (Parts A, B and C – which requires a medical
Regular Troop Meeting Monday (Jan 16th)
Quick points of clarification: 1. YES – there is a Troop Meeting on Monday night, January 16th, even though there is no school that day. 2. This is a REGULAR troop meeting – not a Court of Honor. Our next Court of Honor is currently scheduled for February 5th, but more information and confirmation will
Mounted Shooting Club Event
IMPORTANT: Service Hours and Troop Fundraiser Opportunity The Bay Area Bandits, a Mounted Shooting Club has contacted us about an ongoing opportunity for the Troop to provide service hours opportunity for our Scouts, fundraising for our Troop, and some fun for all of us. If you visit their website, or search for Bay Area Bandits
CANCELLED – December Camp Out
As you may have suspected, given the work schedules, holiday parties, the flu, and other factors, we are not going to have the support and attendance needed for a camp out this weekend. As such, the December camp out is CANCELLED. I fully understand how hectic December can be, and appreciate that it’s a difficult
Troop Meetings Schedule
Please review the October calendar for updates on when we are, and are not, holding Troop meetings. That information is available above in the CALENDAR link as well as to the right (for near-term future events), and is also posted in Troop Track. You will find a Troop Meeting listed every Monday. If the meeting
September Campout
CONFIRMED – We ARE camping this weekend. Our September Camp Out will be held the weekend of September 16 – 18 at BSA Camp Alafia in Lithia/Fish Hawk. Please meet at Cork United Methodist Church at 6:15pm on Friday, September 16th. Scouts should arrive in Class A uniform shirt and appropriate pants (solid colors, and
Frontier Days – Merit Badge Registration
Our October Camp Out will be held the weekend of October 21 – 23, which will be the Frontier Days Council Camp-O-Ree at Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation. At this event, the Scouts will have an opportunity to earn a Merit Badge as well as to participate in Scout Skills competition. More information on this Council Event
Parent / Committee Meeting
Reminder – Parent / Committee meeting – Sunday, August 28th @ 5:00pm at Cork United Methodist Church.
Court of Honor
Reminder – Court of Honor and Parent Meeting – Monday, August 22nd @ 7:30pm
Community Appreciation Fun Day
The Plant City Noon Rotary is presenting Community Appreciation Fun Day, Saturday, August 13th from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Randy Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1500 S. Park Road. This is a great SERVICE OPPORTUNITY for the Troop to be involved and visible in the community. If we have any Scouts and Scout Families that would