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Scouts BSA Troop 108, Fort Mill, SC
Since we can have No unoccupied spaces in the contingent, we will soon make the remaining spaces available to scouts outside of Troop 108. When the available spaces are gone, they’re gone! Don’t miss out on the fun!
The original deadline to get with Mr. Ross was by Monday night’s meeting (which is a PLC meeting), but it may be opened up to scouts outside of the troop prior to that, so don’t wait to sign up.
Just a reminder that summer camp at Camp Bob Hardin is right around the corner. Scouts were supposed to have their first $100 deposit in by March 1st. If your Scout doesn’t yet have his deposit in, be sure to get it in as soon as possible. The second $100 installment is due on April 1, and that’s no April fool!
Scouts also need to print out the merit badge schedule located HERE and write their name at the top of the page and circle their program selections and the day they would like to take each of the badges. Some scouts may have already made their selections at last week’s troop meeting or took the page home to discuss with their parents. Check with your scout to see if they have completed this already, and if not print this out and have them follow the directions above and return it no later than the March 12 troop meeting.
You may also click HERE to view the 2018 Camp Bob Harden Leader’s Guide, or visit the camp of pardon web page located HERE.
The troop will also be planning a tubing event down the Green River (just on the other side of the mountain from Camp Bob Hardin) on Friday of summer camp week. This is always a fun adventure for our scouts and leaders. There may be an additional cost for this excursion, and we will pass this information on as it becomes available.
Also not included in the $300 camp fee pricing is the cost of a Troop 108 Summer Camp T-Shirt (optional) which is usually around $10, $5 to help purchase cases of water to help keep our scouts hydrated during the week and $5 to help our scout leaders with transportation costs associated with transporting scouts and equipment to and from camp.
Troop 108 has been awarded a Sea-Base voyage for June 10-17, 2019 in the Florida Keys. Our crew can be up to 20 scouts and scouters with an overall cost of around $1300 per person, including travel, for an 8- day adventure. Scouts must be 13 or older and pass the BSA swim test in a strong manner at the time of check-in. Please check out the Sea-Base website at www.bsaseabase.org/.
This is a rare opportunity to sail the Caribbean and have a great time scouting on the high seas.
Contact ASM Tracy Ross by Tuesday, March 6th, if interested or if you have questions. The troop will need $100 per person by March 12, 2018 to reserve your spot.
Unforeseen circumstances will prevent the troop from setting up a Troop on Display campsite this coming weekend at Unity Presbyterian Church. This means that the Friday night Tipi setup is also cancelled.
Scouts who wish to earn service hours while having fun are encouraged to show up at the church fellowship hall at about 11am on Saturday to help out with Pack 108’s Pinewood Derby event.
Troop 108 will hold its annual BBQ and Brunswick Stew Sale on April 21st, 2018 at Unity Presbyterian Church on Tom Hall Street in Fort Mill. Pick up times are between 11am and 1pm on that Saturday.
Our Butts and Stew are cooked by our talented pit-masters using only the finest ingredients and techniques while adhering strictly to best practices for food preparation.
We have the following items available for purchase online using the link below:
We will send you an email reminder a few days before the April 21st pickup date and will likely give you a reminder phone call on that Saturday as well.
The Spring Camporee will take place April 13-15, 2018 at Worthy Boys Camp in Rock Hill. We will plan to leave the Church at 4:30pm on April 13th and return to the Fort Mill Post Office parking lot at noon on April 15th. Cost is $20 plus paypal fee if paid online.
Scouts can register via TroopMaster in the right-hand column of this website
One of the most popular events during the year is Game Night. Our next game night is on February 16th at 6pm ~ 17th at 10:30am at Unity Church. Scouts are encouraged to bring the game(s) of their choice as long as they’re in line with scouting principles. Pizza and drinks will be provided for dinner on Friday and a continental breakfast will be provided Saturday morning.
Sleeping arrangements will be on the floor in the Fellowship Hall, so plan accordingly.
The senior patrol leader has planned for a Saturday morning event following game night to organize troop equipment. Scouts can be picked up at the church following this equipment event between 10:30am and 11am on Saturday morning.
All attendees must sign up by clicking on the TroopMaster logo in the right column of this website and after logging in, then register for the event. Cost for the event is $6.00 and scouts can pay in cash upon arrival or you can pay on the website ($6.00 plus $0.49 Paypal fee).
Be sure to bring your scout t-shirt/sweatshirt for Saturday morning equipment event.
Just a reminder that the “No School/No Scouts” rule comes into play for tonight’s meeting. We will be meeting on January 22nd following the Polar Bear campout at Camp Conley Clarke (C3).
Congratulations to Steve Finch who was selected as one of three recipients of the District Award of Merit (aka The Palmetto Award) winners at last night’s York District Banquet.
Steve has been instrumental in working with Eagle Scout candidates from Troop 108 on their leadership projects for Eagle as well as with preparations for the final Eagle Board of Review itself.
This award looks beyond what the recipient has done on the local unit level. Steve has served on the York District Eagle Board of Review for a number of years, most recently as it’s chairman. He also has served on the Palmetto Council Shooting Sports Committee for several years. Many of the council’s youth leaders will remember Steve’s guidance and leadership from when he help staff both SEALS and NYLT courses in the Palmetto Council.
Again, congratulations to Steve on his selection for this much deserved recognition.
We look forward to seeing each of you at our next meeting on January 8th where we will cover cold weather camping and cooking along with information about the upcoming polar bear camp out.