====== Welcome to Troop 27 on the Web ====== Troop meetings are held on Monday nights, 7pm to 8:30pm \\ at [[http://www.episcopalredeemerjax.org/|The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer]] \\ 7500 Southside Blvd \\ Jacksonville, FL 32256 \\ **First Meeting of 2010 - 2011 Season is __Monday, August 23rd, 7:00 pm__. First Camping event is weekend of Sept. 17th** The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through nearly a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. {{:rank_scout.jpg?48x60|Scout}}{{:rank_tenderfoot.jpg?48x60|Tenderfoot}}{{:rank_secondclass.jpg?48x60|Second Class}}{{:rank_firstclass.jpg?48x60|First Class}}{{:rank_star.jpg?48x60|Star}}{{:rank_life.jpg?48x60|Life}}{{:rank_eagle.jpg?48x60|Eagle}} ====== Upcoming EVENTS & Camping ====== * * Please check the "Events & Camping" link on the right menu for upcoming activities. If the upcoming event is your son's first event with Troop 27, the Scoutmaster must have his completed Health Form - Parts A & C. Blanks can be found in the BSA Forms and Resources link at right.