Do you want to participate in and help plan the troop’s 50 mile cycling trip? Make sure you register, pay your deposit, and satisfy all prerequisites (sent out by email this week).  One of the requirements is a  25 mile ride with the troop.  There are limited opportunities to make this ride. Please check the calendar and RSVP for a remaining ride! Rides without participant RSVPs will be cancelled. 

This is a crucial fundraising year for the Gulf Stream Council and we ALL need to do our part.  A scout is loyal.  Fundraising participation WILL be considered with regard to Scout Spirit for rank advancement.  We expect every Troop 13 scout to sell popcorn.  Scouts also get to keep 30% of their sales, and %100 of their tips, in their scout accounts that can be used for dues, campouts, summer camps, jamborees, and high adventure camps. Step 1- Set up your scout page at www.trails-end.com.  Step 2- Send out emails and social media posts promoting your popcorn fundraiser.  Step 3- Ask Mr. Krayeski for a batch of popcorn to sell to family, friends, neighbors, and business associates.  Step 4- Sign up on your Trails End page for a storefront shift or two.  Storefront shifts are available every weekend.  It is so easy and the commissions and tips add up quickly.  Please reach out to Mr. Caceres, Mr. Hordish, or Mr. Krayeski if you have any questions.

Are you planning to attend the Troop's 50 miler trip over the Thanksgiving break?  If so, you should be signed up the Withlacoochee campout, during which our troop will attempt to complete a 50 mile group ride on the beautiful Withlacoochee Trail.  This is the longest and last ride needed to complete the cycling merit badge. Registration closes in one week, so please register as soon as possible so we can plan menus and duty rosters.

If you aren't planning to attend the troop's 50 miler trip during the pre-Thanksgiving Weekend, you should attend SAW instead.  SAW is an opportunity for scouts to work on either one of two merit badges at TK.  Adult classes will also be offered.  Registration is $40 if you register by October 20, and $50 thereafter.  Same day registration is $60, but very few MB classes will be available on that day, and your t-shirt and patch won't be guaranteed.  Registration must be done through the troop.  So pick your classes and call Mrs. Bell, who will take care of both your registration and payment over the phone.  If you want to use funds in your scout account, you must make through arrangements with the troop treasurer via email, with a copy to Mrs. Bell before you will be able to use a scout account to register.  SAW classes are filling fast! So register early to get the classes you really want!

Everyone has a new user ID and password for our troop website.  Please check your email for your new log in.  Now you will be able to edit your own camping registration and user profile!  Scouts with leadership roles also have a ability to post content for their patrols.  If you have any problems, contact one of the troop webmasters or Mrs. Bell.  Thank you for your patience through this process.

Please use the Online Payments tab on the Troop website to make your fall dues payment of $100 prior to September 15th.  You may also pay $200 for the total annual dues at this time.  Otherwise, the second dues payment of $100 will be due on January 15, 2022.  Thank you in advance for making your payments on time.