We are really looking forward to meeting and welcoming you into our Troop!
Here are some important things to know:

• The Troop generally meets weekly on Tuesday nights, except during holiday periods.

• We usually campout once a month and have 1-2 outings/activities per month, mostly on weekends.

• Troop 69 does not collect family dues per year, instead, the families (scouts and parents) are asked to participate in Troop fundraising to help raise the money is costs for items such as merit badges/awards, rank, and activity patches. The fundraising also allows Scouts the opportunity to raise funds to help earn their way to summer camp.

• We try to keep our costs low to prevent finances from becoming a barrier to membership. If cost is a concern for a Scout, please let us know. We do not ask for Troop Dues.

• Each Scout needs to obtain a "Class A" Uniform, which includes Shirt/Patches (youth sizes $45 and adult sizes $55) and a BSA Handbook ($25).  These can be obtained at the local Council Scout Shop (37 Degrees North) in Miami, in person or mailed to you. The Troop occasionally has previously owned shirts you may also choose from. Neckerchiefs are provided by the Troop. The "Class B" Uniform (Troop 69 T-shirt) is provided by the Troop.

• The Registration costs during the 2026-2027 calendar year: 
  SCOUT: $155/year = BSA National Registration Fees ($85), Local Council Fees ($66), and (we recommend) Boy's Life Magazine ($15).

• Outings/Activity Fees are collected on a per-event basis from those who attend to cover the cost of the event. Many events (local hikes/bike rides) are free or minimal (e.g. parking/admission fees). Longer events, such as camping weekends might run from $15-$50 depending on the location fees. Attendance at events/outings is always encouraged but not mandatory.

• As mentioned above, we typically do a few yearly fundraisers (examples: Spaghetti Dinner, parking at the Orchid Festival) to cover shared Troop costs and equipment.

• Whether transferring from another Pack/Troop or this is your first Scouting experience, all Scouts must fill out a Youth Application for Troop 69, also found at beascout.scouting.org.  After you register online, please let us know right away so that we can acknowledge and accept the application before it expires. (Notifications of new applications have been spotty.)

• Adults wishing to serve in Leadership Roles are encouraged to speak to the Scoutmaster. Most positions that directly interface with Scouts require adults to be a Registered Adult Volunteer and a Adult Application is required as well as undergo the standard BSA Adult Leader Selection Process. The BSA National website has full instructions on how to comply with these requirements.  (BSA requirement:  All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered in an adult fee-required position.) 

• We use WhatsApp chat for all Troop communications, so when you join the troop, be sure to Join Chat so that you're always up-to-date with our news and activity updates. 

• Each Adult Volunteer must complete the (90-min) BSA Safeguarding Youth Training (Spanish), regardless of whether you will serve as a Registered Adult Volunteer.  *You do not have to be a registered member of Scouting America to take Youth Protection training. This training must be taken every year, and covers so much more than the barriers to abuse that the BSA has developed (e.g. "Two-Deep Leadership") These guidelines are a very important part of keeping our youth and adults in the troop safe.