Well, our first trip with the Scouts was a huge success. Many Thanks to Ackadia, Thom, Kate, Missy, Cat, Mary, Sara, Kristin, Bobby jr. and Julia for a wonderful afternoon at the Zoo. We ha a blast playing with the butterflies, looking at the wide assortment of incredible displays the JaxZoo has, and just hangin' out together. (we got some really good video too! see below)

Current updates on the FCSS:
As you can see, we've created a new topc and category for Spiral Scout information on the website.
We've created a logo to identify the FCSS
All the paperwork and background checks are filed for the creation of the First Coast Spiral Scouts troop. We won't be official until the processing is completed and approved. Wade Berlin and Ackadia Seawind are the founding troop leaders.
However, we aren't going to let that slow us down. There will be a FCSS information booth at the Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day event, and at each of the other Pagan Pride Day events Ackadia is attending in the next month or so. Wade has created a 2 minute video promoting the FCSS, see it at our PPD booth.
We already have regular events planned for the Scouts through the end of next year, including hands on "Mr Wizard" type home chemistry, (Making really cool stuff, like your own "slime", dustless street chalk and paint, and several other cool projects), Leather crafting, and do it yourself video workshops, Trips to Marineland, Seaworld (hey, Wade's a diver.... he like the ocean stuff) and maybe a trip to Universal Studios. As well as regular day trips to Wild adventures, the beach, and some planned weekend camping trips, at least once a month the Scouts will get together for some serious cool stuff.

Well, that's all for now, blessings to all,
Wade

Well, we're finally getting things rolling and on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 from 5pm-8pm we are hosting a fundraising/organization event at Sweet Tomatoes - Regency. We will be able to earn twenty percent from each of our attendees' meal purchase. In order to participate in the fund raiser you must have a flyer beforehand to present to the cashier. Flyers will soon be available for pick up on Earth Gifts' bulletin board. Also if you prefer, write to me privately and I'll make sure to get one to you prior to the event.

This will be a time for prospective participants and their parents to learn more about Spiral Scouts, complete necessary paperwork, discuss any concerns and ask any questions! This will also give us an opportunity to start our fundraising for our new troop the First Coast Spiral Scouts!

If you have any questions please feel free to email either me: sumchik@bellsouth.net or Ackadia : djclark222@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Greetings all!

Well, as you already read in Ackadia's post we are interested in continuing on with the organization of a Spiral Scouts chapter here in the Jacksonville/NE Florida area. Tallahassee has an active chapter and the Orlando area is also organizing a chapter. Plans are also in the making for a Florida Tribe (that is the joining of sorts of all of the Florida chapters giving Florida national representation with the Spiral Scouts organization) So, progress is being made, our children are learning and growing and all in an established and safe environment.