Based on the poll responses, the troop will be going to winter camp at La-No-Che from December 20-23. The early registration deadline is November 19; after that date the fees will increase from $295/scout to $320/scout. Fees for adults are $100. Scouts need to sign up on the troop website and pay a $50 non-refundable deposit to the troop, and then parents will receive access to a parent portal to complete the payment process and register their scout(s) for merit badge classes and other programs. More information about Winter Camp is available at https://scoutingevent.com/083-wintercamp.

The Troop would like parent input on two upcoming activities: Winter Camp in December, and a possible campout on the USS Alabama in March. Please complete the following two polls to indicate whether or not your scout(s) would be interested in these activities. We would appreciate your response no later than Tuesday October 28 in order to aid in our planning. Thank you!

For those attending Philmont in 2026, payment number 2 is due this Monday, 9/22. 

Payment Schedule:

• Payment #1: $150/person - Due to the Troop by November 25, 2024 
• Payment #2: $735/person - Due to the Troop by September 22, 2025
• Payment #3: $735/person - Due to the Troop by February 23, 2026
• Payment #4: Remaining balance (including transportation costs etc.) - TBD

Payments submitted by Zelle should be sent to Troop 617 (not Troop 4617!) using the Troop Treasurer email address: TREASURER@BSATROOP617.ORG
Be sure to include the details of what the payment is for in the memo. 

A reminder that our first meeting will not be held at the church, it will be held at UCP Bailes Community Academy (BCA), located at 4780 Data Ct, Orlando, FL 32817

It is popcorn season again and time to start fundraising for all the awesome activities lined up for this school year and coming summer!