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Troop 83
Welcome to Troop 83, located in sunny Riverview, Florida.

We meet at 7pm on Tuesday nights at the Riverview United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Riverview Drive and US Hwy 301 just North of the Alafia River. [Driving Directions]

Troop 83, chartered by Riverview United Methodist Church, has been a Riverview institution for over 44 years. Our footprints have been placed at all the customary local campgrounds such as Camp Flaming Arrow, Camp Alafia, Camp Broreign, and the Masonic Youth Camp. Out of state adventures have included Veterans Park SP in Georgia and the numerous trails of the Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico.

"The goodness of a person and of the society he or she lives in often comes down to very simple things and words found in the Scout Law. Every society depends on trust and loyalty, on courtesy and kindness, on bravery and reverence. These are the values of Scouting, and these are the values of Americans."

President George W. Bush

What is Boy Scouting?

What's New

UPCOMING EVENTS

Santa visits Riverview for Troop Fundraiser

Boy Scout Troop 83 of Riverview United Methodist Church will be hosting a visit from Santa Claus. Santa will be at the Riverview United Methodist Church - Christmas tree lot, 8002 US Hwy 301, Riverview on December 6th at 12:00 noon till approximately 4:00pm. Santa will be there to have his picture taken with children, for a donation to the Boy Scout Troop. For your donation, the Boy Scouts will give you a 5"x7" computer printed picture of your child with Santa. The Troop is also selling decorative sand art brownie jars for the holidays. Our Scouts are raising money for much needed Troop equipment.

The Riverview United Methodist Church's Men's Club will be selling Christmas trees at 8002 US Hwy 301, Riverview. They will start the Christmas Trees sale on November 30th at 1:00pm. On December 6th the Men will have hot dogs, burgers and drinks also to celebrate the arrival of Santa. If you cannot make it on December 6th the men will be selling trees Monday thru Friday, 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Please consider the Boy Scouts and the Riverview United Methodist Church if you are purchasing a real tree this year.

Paperwork Notice

Please [download] the new Troop 83 information form, fill out and return with your scout so that we can fill out our new Troopmaster Database.

Scout Dues Reminder:
yearly 60.00 March 3rd
bi-yearly 30.00 March 3rd
quarterly 15.00 March 3rd, June 2nd, Aug 4th and Nov. 3rd
All new scouts crossing over in Feb. will be pro-rated for Feb-Dec

About Us

Cost

The cost to join Boy Scouts is the national/regional fee plus the subscription fee for 'Boy's Life' magazine, a total of $19. Troop 83 dues, $60 annually, are used to cover operational expenses such as the cost of merit badges and position patches. Alternate arrangements will be made for families with hardships. An active scout who is current in his dues will not be required to make an additional registration payment when the troop re-charters in March.

Troop Committee

The troop committee will usually meet at 6:30 pm on the third Monday of the month at the church. All interested are encouraged to attend. We welcome your ideas and assistance. All parents are expeged to make a contribution to the troop, whether in the form of a committee member, transportation, fund-raising, etc.. We also encourage parents to register as a merit badge counselor in your areas of interest.

What does the troop committee do?

Ensures quality leadership is recruited and trained, including Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters.
Assigns qualified assistant Scoutmasters to continue the program if the Scoutmaster slot is vacated.
Supports leaders in carrying the program.
Responsible for finances, adequate funds, and disbursements based on the annual budget developed by the committee.
Serves on boards of review and courts of honor.

Eagle Patrol Campout
<div><b>Start Time:</b> 11/14/2008 12:00 AM</div> <div><b>End Time:</b> 11/15/2008 11:59 PM</div>

Hike
<div><b>Start Time:</b> 11/15/2008 12:00 AM</div> <div><b>End Time:</b> 11/15/2008 11:59 PM</div>

MacDill AFB Airfest
<div><b>Start Time:</b> 3/28/2009 12:00 AM</div> <div><b>End Time:</b> 3/29/2009 11:59 PM</div> <div><b>Description:</b> <div dir=LTR></div> </div>

Christmas card picture fund raiser
<div><b>Start Time:</b> 12/6/2008 12:00 AM</div> <div><b>End Time:</b> 12/6/2008 11:59 PM</div>