Gulf Ridge Council Scout Shop


Part Time Help Needed!


Accepting applications for part time employment. If you know anyone that is looking for part time work and loves Scouting, (great for that retired Scouter in your life) what better place to work than the Scout Shop. Round Up season is soon upon us and we are looking for a few new people to join our family.

Seamstress Needed!!! Are you a seamstress and would like to be a contracted employee of the Scout Shop? We are in need of another seamstress to help handle the heavy load during round up season.

For details on either positions above, contact Tammy at the Tampa Bay Scout Shop for more information at (813) 935-3030.

Sewing service will be suspended from July 17 - August 6 as our seamstress enjoys Jamboree with her family. Sewing will resume on August 7, 2010.

Sales


The State of Florida has announced a Sales tax holiday for August 13-15, 2010 only!! Your Scout Shop will be a part of this event, offering tax free clothing or books $50 or less or certain school supplies for $10 or less. For more information contact your local store.

Gulf Ridge Council’s National Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) has been retired, discounted and is in limited supply. A new CSP is in the works for Round Up Season. Add one to your collection today and stop by the Council office and pick up a 100th edition CSP.

All classic uniform parts are on sale starting at $4.98 and up, very limited selection of sizes left. In the Tampa Bay Scout Shop only youth size XS and small and adult sizes XL-3X. Call the TBSS for more information.

Attention!


Due to high demands for summer camp and Jamboree, the nylon switchbacks and shirts will be in limited supply during the next few months. Sizes affected by this backorder are youth large & XL and adult small, med and large. Thank you for your patience as our stock gets replenished. Canvas zip-offs and shorts are well stocked.

New Items


New Coolmax Centennial Uniform Socks! Active sport socks made with Coolmax nylon and Lyrca Spandex for comfort and superior moisture management to wick away perspiration to keep feet cooler and drier. Same great styles, same great price, better sock!! Limited sizes available as stock replenishes.

Youth Denim Jeans – brand new BSA Classic 5 pocket 100% cotton denim jeans available for boys sizes 4-22 at $9.99 will be arriving by early August 2010. These are not a part of the official uniform.

Boy Scouts

New Merit Badges

  • Inventing - in stock
  • Scouting Heritage - in stock
  • Geocaching - anticipated arrival in September
  • Robotics - anticipated arrival in December

100th Anniversary Historic Merit Badges

  • Pathfinder
  • Signaler
  • Tracking
  • Carpentry
The requirements are now available here. Please remember your advancement forms to record and purchase, earned until December 31, 2010.

Cub Scouts


Introducing a new and improved way to improve your den meetings and increase retention all year round. Stop in and pick up your new Cub Scout Leader materials today.

Introduction of the Cub Scout 12 core values
  • September – Cooperation
  • October - Responsibility
  • November - Citizenship
  • December - Respect
  • January - Positive Attitude
  • February - Resourcefulness
  • March - Compassion
  • April - Faith
  • May - Health & Fitness
  • June - Perseverance
  • July - Courage
  • August - Honesty
Updated Leader Materials
  • Den and Pack Meeting Resource - #32354 - $6.99
    This resource is new and contains : a light intro to Cub Scout and Den Leader responsibilities and management, Den meeting plans for all ranks (core plans for the school year and additional plans for year round of frequent meeting Dens) pack meeting plans connected to the monthly themes and resource list.
  • Cub Scout Roundtable Guide - #32355 - $6.99
    The Cub Scout Roundtable Guide has been rewritten using the 12 Core Values of Cub Scouting as the monthly themes. Organization and layout of the book remain the same.
  • Cub Scout Leader Book - #33221 - $7.99
    The Cub Scout Leader book has been re-organized and re-written. No content has been eliminated, but substantial duplication has been removed.
  • Cub Scout Leader Specific Training with DVD - #34875 - $9.99
    Position specific training has been rewritten with 2 fundamental changes:
    1. Recognize the existence of the Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide and the included den meeting plans.
    2. Reorganized to bring together all the basics of den leadership into one module with separate, smaller mini modules to deal with the rank specific differences. Cubmaster, Pack Committee and Pack Trainer are fundamentally unchanged. The PowerPoint slides are now included in a cd format rather than the past DVD for ease of access.
  • Webelos Leader Guide - #33853 - $7.99
    The introduction has been edited to reflect the Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide and the included den meeting plans. Only the base plan (old plan B: for a 4th grade Webelos Den starting in Sept.) Balance of book is unchanged.
  • Cover changes only:
    1. Cub Scout Ceremonies for Dens and Packs - #33212 - $7.99
    2. Cub Scout Leader How-To Book - #33832 - $7.99
    3. BALOO - #34162 - $7.99
    4. Academic and Sports Guide - #34299 - $7.99
      Revised Edition was released in late 2009 with 13 new belt loops and pins.

Tampa Bay Scout Shop Info Corner


All checks must be made out to the Tampa Bay Scout Shop. As of June 14, 2010 we will no longer be able to take checks made out any other way. All checks must include the following:
  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Driver's License Number
A valid Driver's license must accompany all checks and debit/credit cards.

Advancements


Please make sure that all your leaders, youth and parents are aware of the BSA restrictions on awards. All ranks, merits badges and Webelos activity pins must be on an advancement sheet for first time awards and that we must have proof for replacements. 2010 ranks are restricted by National and proof must be presented to purchase these items. All advancements require one(1) signature, except Boy Scout ranks which requires three(3) signatures done at the Board of Review. Eagle ranks, knots, award kits and medals are restricted items and you must present your Eagle card, certificate or have Council’s signed approval to purchase. Eagle Palms must be approved by Council prior to purchase, pick up your Eagle Palm form from the Council to be signed at your Board of Review.

Custom Items


Do you need a Unit t-shirt, cap, mug, bottle, patrol or specialty patch? Contact your local Scout Shop for quotes on any items that the heart can desire.

Rings
Celebrate Scouting with an Official Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout or WoodBadge ring from Jostens. Visit Jostens today by following the links, or call 1-800-839-7125 to place your order.

Sewing Available


Drop offs and pick ups of clean sewing by 6 pm on Mondays and Thursdays. We will call you when the sewing is returned. Prices - non pocket patches or removal of patches $2 each, pocket patches $3 each, and hemming $10 per pant.

Upcoming Store Closures


Monday, Sept 6, 2010 the Scout Shop wil be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Scout Shop

Tampa Bay Scout Shop

Hours and Phone Numbers
Monday-Friday - 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Closed on Sunday

(813) 935-3030
(Tampa Bay Scout Shop business)
or
(813) 935-7272
(Tampa Bay Scout Shop fax)

Please note: These numbers are for the Tampa Bay Scout Shop ONLY! Do not fax advancement reports, tour permits, etc. or call about camporee details. Calls requiring information for these items need to go to the Gulf Ridge Council:
(813) 872-2691
(Gulf Ridge Council business)
(813) 875-5890
(Gulf Ridge Council fax)