UPDATE 10/14/24: It appears that the campout will be held as scheduled. Please let us know if your plans have changed. If you cannot make it, or cannot stay as long, or want to come but did not register, please let Claude know @ cbandmcarter@gmail.com, or text Marthann at 813 323 1265. As I understand,
We Will have Den Meetings on October 28, 2024
Our Charter Organization, Hope Community, has canceled their Trunk or Treat that evening, so we will have regular den meetings. Our pack meeting will remain moved to November 4.
Join Cub Scouts in 2024
It is always a good time to sign up for Cub Scouts. And we would like to have you join Pack 734. Visit our unit at Hope Community (previously Cork Methodist Church), 4815 W Sam Allen Road, (just west of Cork Road), Plant City, 6:30PM, where we hold our weekly meetings. This post and web
Sheriff’s Office Aviation Tour – Nov 2
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will host our visit on Saturday November 2, beginning at 8AM. This is located at 5808 Wilkins Drive, Tampa, as part of the Tampa Executive Airport (aka Vandenburg Airport) complex. Easiest access is east from US 301, just north of I-4 interchange. We will get to see their helicopters, fixed
Antioch Days Event November 2
This is not a Pack event, but is an enjoyable free (except food) event. There will NOT be a parade this year. Families are welcome to attend the Antioch Days Festivities from 10AM to 3PM at East Thonotosassa Baptist Church, at the corner of Knights-Griffin Road and McIntosh Road. There a a lot of rides,
Pack Meeting – Monday November 4
Pack 734 will hold its Pack meeting on November 4, at Hope Community (previously Cork Methodist Church). The program begins at 6:30. The Pack will provide pizza and hot dogs, and each family is encouraged to bring a side dish – salad, vegetable or ?? – to share. There is no cost to attend. This
Plant City Christmas Parade Friday December 6
NOTE: This is preliminary information, and will be updated as the event date approaches. Pack 734 will participate in the Plant City Christmas Parade on Friday evening, December 6 along with other Scouts in the Plant City area. The parade starts at 7PM, and we should be in place by 6:30, and we will be
Cub Program Book update
BSA has substantially revised the Cub Scout Program effective September 1, 2024. There are new program books for the new program. Major changes include the separation of the 4th grade Webelos rank from the 5th grade AOL rank. Webelos will continue to wear the blue uniform shirt. The Bobcat rank, which was earned only once
Update on BSA Registration fees Effective April 1, 2024
BSA has recently updated the membership fees and procedures, effective April 1, 2024. Basically, fees for youth have increased slightly to $85 per year, and will no longer be pro-rated until the calendar year end, but instead will be for one year from signup. Signups after August 1, 2023 will renew registration on an individual
Plant City Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – Feb 1, 2025
NOTE: this is preliminary information, and subject to updates. This annual event will be held at the Plant City Airport on Saturday February 1, from 10AM to 3PM. There is an admission fee of $7.50 for advance tickets, or $10 at the event, and no parking fee. Scouts 8 years old and older will have