Troop 3 to travel to the National BSA Florida Sea Base in 2008

Troop 3 Super Trip to Florida National High Adventure Sea Base

Through the Sea Exploring Program we will serve as the crew aboard a 100 ft two-masted schooner, where we will sail, swim, snorkel, and fish among the most beautiful coral reefs in the northern hemisphere. More information can be found here: http://www.bsaseabase.org

Location: The Sea Base is on Lower Matecumbe Key , located 75 miles south of Miami
Dates: Aug 16-24, 2008
Costs: Approx. $1,200 (includes airfare, meals, transportation, lodging and sailing program).

Deposit of $100 will secure your spot (can use funds in your troop account). The ship is limited to 15 scouts and 5 adults.  Monthly payments of $100 from Sept '07 to July '08, offset by any fundraising beginning with the Summer Concerts. Deposit can be mailed to: BSA Troop 3, PO Box 8, Derby, CT 06418
Requirements: MUST be 14 by Sept 1, 2008 (no exceptions can be made to this BSA policy). Must be at least 1st Class Rank. Must attend 1 week at Ed Strang Scout Reservation in 2008. Must pass  the swimmer's test. Must be a scout in good standing with Scoutmaster's approval.

2008 Troop 3  Sea Base Trip Deposit Form

Name:  _______________________        Birthdate: _______________________

__ Attached is my $100 deposit (check made to BSA Troop 3 Derby)
__ Deduct $100  from my Troop account as my Sea Base Deposit

Final Troop meeting - Derby History Scavenger Hunt & 2008 Super Trip Presentation this Wednesday

The final Troop 3 meeting until September will take place this Wednesday 7-8:30PM at the Derby 2nd Congregational Church.

The merit badge library will be open for scouts to check out merit badge books they would like to borrow for summer camp (or you can purchase them at the camp trading post).  Camp tent mates will be finalized and MANDATORY medical forms and permission slips will be collected.

The annual Derby History Patrol Scavenger Hunt will take place and a prize will be awarded to the winning patrol. Class A uniforms required.

There will also be a brief presentation highlighting Troop 3's 2008 summer trip. Hint: Captain Jack Sparrow. A $100 deposit (can be taken from your troop account) will reserve your spot and signups with deposit will be first come first serve beginning Wed. night. The cost will be approx $1200. You must be 14 by Sept. 1, 2008 to qualify for this trip (more than 75% of the troop qualifies) and attend a week at Strang Scout Reservation in 2008.

Don't miss out on the final troop meeting. Patrol leaders, please remind your patrol members.

Other upcoming events:
June 17 - Housatonic Council's Father's Day Pancake Breakfast at Paugassett Hook & Ladder Co. on Route 34.
June 19 - First Summer Concert on the Derby Green. Working scouts must wear troop 3 t-shirts. Concerts continue every Tuesday (Wed. if it rains) throughout the summer. Scouts who work will funds.
June 24 - Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jim Blaskewicz, 1PM at Hilltop Hose Fire House, Puluski Highway, Ansonia.

Randy