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Welcome to the Troop 617 website!  We're located in Oviedo, Florida.  To learn more about our unit, select "About Us". For more information select "Contact Us" and let us know how we can help.  Yours In Scouting, Troop 617.

 

Pop! Pop! Pop! - WRAPPING UP

Posted on Nov 12 2024 - 10:50am

Thanks again to the scouts (and parents) who have sold popcorn so far this season - and to the scouts/scouters who purchased or signed out popcorn at Monday night's meeting!

I have updated the inventory below taking into account all orders placed as of 10:00am 11/12/2024. Two families have popcorn signed out at the moment that they are selling, so I separated the inventory based on where the bags physically are. If you have someone who wants a particular item, we can connect you. 

Annual Troop Dues and Recharter Process with Scouting America

Posted on Nov 6 2024 - 10:24am
Recharter Fees for 2025
 
There are essentially three different fees that make up the recharter process - Troop dues, which are determined at the Troop level and remain completely with our Troop, Council Fees, which fund both the Central Florida Council (CFC) and the Narcoossee District, and the Scouting America National Fees, which fund the Area, Region, and National Scouting America organizations of which we are a part.
 
For 2025, the fees charged by Scouting America National and CFC have increased by $5 per participant.  The Troop 617 annual dues (applies only to Scouts, not adult leaders) have increased $3 to $55.  Therefore, registered Adult Leaders will pay $105 ($65 to Scouting America  National and $40 to CFC).  Scouts will pay $200 ($85 to Scouting America National, $60 to CFC, and $55 in Troop Dues).  If your Scout wishes to receive Scout Life Magazine, this is an additional $15.

A Note from the Treasurer

Posted on Aug 28 2024 - 7:38pm

We are already rolling into this new school and scouting year with our first campout and equipment shakedown completed last weekend. 

Please remember that:

  • Payments for camping should be submitted prior to the campout.
  • ATTN Grubmasters and Leaders: Receipts and reimbursement requests for grub and, where applicable, fuel are due the following Monday after the campout.

Heads Up: SeaBase 2025 Second Payment Due October 1st

Posted on Aug 27 2024 - 6:33pm

Last spring we began planning for next summer's high adventure trip. Two SeaBase crews were identified for summer 2025. 

Deposits of $150 were due last spring to reserve a spot. We will be reaching out to anyone who has not met this requirement to request payment asap. The troop cannot make payments per the BSA high adventure payment schedule without all scouts/leaders paying per our schedule. There are also other scouts interested and spots cannot be held without payment. 

The second payment of $600 is due 10/1/2024 for both the tall ship crew and Keys sailing crew. 

Medical Forms

Posted on Apr 18 2024 - 2:20am

Many of you will be updating Medical Forms (in particular, Part C) in preparation for attending Summer Camp.  Here are some reminders:

  • The Medical Form can be found online here.
  • When bringing in your updated Medical Form, please bring TWO (2) HARD COPIES.  They do not both need to be originals; one can be a photocopy.
  • Always retain a copy for your own records in case it is needed later.
  • Please complete the Medical Form electronically (for example, in Adobe Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Edge).  Note that you can save the completed form to make future updates easier. 
  • On Page A, both the Scout and the Parent must sign. 
  • On Page B2, be sure to choose "yes" or "no" for OTC medication, and sign where indicated. 
  • On Page B2, you must enter ALL the vaccination details on the form - you cannot attach additional pages. 
  • A copy of your insurance card must also be submitted with the Medical Form.

CyberChip phased out - Personal Awareness Videos now Required

Posted on Feb 3 2024 - 9:28am

Effective January 1, 2024, Scouts BSA discontinued the CyberChip program.  The Scout and Star requirements associated with CyberChip have been replaced with Personal Awareness videos.  These videos are required and should be viewed and discussed with a parent to satisfy the requirements.  The new videos can be found at https://www.scouting.org/training/youth/scouts-bsa/.

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