NSCC Marvin Shields Seabee Battalion

03/05/2021

08/30/2012

ATTENTION ALL HANDS:
WHO: Marvin Shields Sea Bee Battalion
WHAT: September Drill
WHEN: 15-16 September 0800 – 1600 each day (no overnight)
WHERE: Camp Fire USA 2600 Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803
UOD: Wear PT gear; Bring BDUs; bring camelbaks or other water container
ACTIVITY: We will be assisting Camp Fire USA with creating and building a haunted house
for their October fund raising project.
It will be a lot of fun to see and help in creation
and then, in October, see the final production!

Please! RSVP ASAP to [email protected]
to confirm that you will be attending and what you will bring to help with the lunch menu:
Hot Dogs
Buns
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Bread
Potato Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Potato Chips
Chip Dip
2 Liter Soda (or other beverages)
Gator Aid (powder for large cooler)
Napkins, plates, plastic forks, paper towels

07/15/2012

ATTENTION ALL HANDS! Announcing a new training opportunities!

WHEN: 29 July - 12 August

COST: $120 for 1 week training
$240 (+$60 for SCUBA) 2 week training

WHO: NSCC and NLCC cadets allowed at all trainings

TRAININGS OFFERED:
Field Medical (1 week)
MAA (Master At Arms) (1 week)
Culinary Arts(with Photo Journalism) (1 or 2 week)
**Basic SCUBA Open Water Diver (2 week)
**Advanced SCUBA Open Water Diver Certification (2 week)

**limited billets available (first come basis)

CALL or email NOW if you are interested and have questions!

COTC: LT Russ Cowper, NSCC
727-657-0833
email: [email protected]

ENS Marilyn Thomas, NSCC
321-276-3046
email: [email protected]

OPEN LETTER FROM COTC
This is an email announcement regarding Sea Cadet Advanced Training's that were just funded yesterday. The plan is to offer Advanced Open Water Diver Certification for any Cadet/Officer that has their OWD certification already. We are also offering Open Water Diver Certification for Cadets/Officer who do not have any Scuba Certification at this point. Each include all equipment, academics, and five open water dives for each training. Each Cadet will be certified in CPR, AED, First Aid, Advanced Swimming Instruction, and Stroke Treatment. We will visit Fort Desoto, the SS American Victory, the Largo Military Museum and more. In the past, the cost as been $620 to do the certification locally. The Sea Cadet Camp is $240 for two weeks of room and meals and the Scuba Certification is $60.00 more. For that, everything is included and the Cadets/Officers are provided with professional fins, mask, snorkel, dive bag, and a log book! Spaces are limited and both Navy League Cadets and Sea Cadets are welcome!

We are also offering one week Field Medical, MAA, Photo Journalism, and Culinary Arts Training. Culinary Arts Cadets will be able to sign up for one week or two, but another training is mixed in so they are not just cooking!

Please forward this on FB to anyone/everyone you know. We need Officers, Instructors, Adult Volunteers, and Staff Cadets as well as Navy League and Sea Cadets.

Please contact me if you have questions and get those orders coming!!

Very Respectfully,

LT Russ Cowper, NSCC
2435 46th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
727-657-0833
email: [email protected]

05/07/2012

Congratulations to INST Annette Harris. She has been chosen as Senior Es**rt Officer to Russia for the International Exchange Program in August. Way to go!

05/07/2012

Great drill this weekend! Pictures coming soon. Congratulations to Cadet Gary Harris for earning the League Cadet of the Year! Also, congratulations to Cadets Robert Decker, Seth Harris, Douglas Davis, and Casey Harris on their promotion to PO3 after passing the PO2/PO3 test. Congratulations go out to PO3 Casey Harris for earning Sea Cadet of the Year. Thank you to the American Victory unit for all their help, especially the martial arts and the BBQ grilled chicken. Next drill 2-3 JUN will be a lot of fun. We will be doing the boating course and then taking the boat and jet ski out on the lake. There is a good possibility we will be staying overnight which would include fun, games and a very special Flag Retirement Ceremony. Watch this site for more info. Mark your calendars now! See you there!

05/04/2012

WHAT: May Drill
WHEN: 05-06 MAY 12
TIME CHANGE: 0800 – 1500
WHERE: 2600 Buckingham Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-5491
DIRECTIONS: www.campfireusa-sunshine.org
UNIFORM OF THE DAY: arrive in BDUs
BRING: PT gear, dress whites (salt & peppers) along with any ribbons, flashes, uniform pieces you have
POD:
1. We plan to make certain you have every piece of every uniform you need as well as every ribbon you have earned and every flash that needs sewn onto your uniform.
2. League Cadets going to summer trainings: Bring your seabag packed, ready to go! Go to: http://www.libertyseacadets.org/training/2012/nlccseabag.pdf for a general list of seabag requirements. If you do not have an item, bring what you do have. Experienced Sea Cadets will be doing inspection and giving you a list of what you need.
3. Planning to go to a summer training? Call LCDR Ryan 813-249-9425 or ENS Thomas 321-276-3046 so the COTC of the training can be contacted. DO NOT call the COTC of the training yourself! Bring your REQUEST FOR TRAINING form along with MEDICAL HISTORY form to drill.
REQUEST FOR TRAINING link: http://resources.seacadets.org/forms/forms_training/nsctng001.pdf
MEDICAL HISTORY FORM link:http://resources.seacadets.org/forms/forms_admin/nscadm020.pdf
3. Bring a smile and your ideas for future fun, games, and activities because we plan to work hard and play hard at every drill! The May drill will include announcements about several changes and plans for exciting upcoming events. Don’t miss it!
See you there!
XO

05/02/2012

SUMMER TRAININGS: Have you found a training yet? When you find one you are interested in, call ENS Thomas, XO or LCMR Ryan to verify that billets are still open. Once that is confirmed and any other requirements are determined, ENS Thomas, XO or LCMR Ryan will call you and/or your parents to take the next step. You will need to go to www.compass.seacadets.org and download the "request for training form" and fill it out completely. The "request" and a money order for the full amount is then given to the XO or LCMR Ryan so it can be delivered to the COTC of the training.
Any questions? Call me! 863-424-2088 321-276-3046 XO

04/24/2012

ATTENTION! NEXT DRILL 05-06 MAY 0700-1500
LOCATION: Camp Fire building in Lakeland.
DIRECTIONS: www.campfireusa-sunshine.org
2600 Buckingham Avenue Lakeland, FL 33803
UOD: arrive in BDUs; bring PT gear
BRING: dress whites, camelback
See you soon!

SUMMER TRAININGS: Have you checked out all the cool summer trainings yet? Go to www.compass.seacadets.org and check it out! Have you found a training you want to go to? Call me and I will explain how to sign up! 863-424-2088 home 321-276-3046 cell

04/16/2012

Great job at the Hot Air Balloon event! Thank you to all who volunteered their time and efforts. We have had many, many wonderful comments about the fantastic job you all did. Thank you for making our region and our individual units proud!

04/10/2012

HERE'S THE FINAL WORD ON THE HOT AIR BALLOON EVENT!!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
WHAT: ground crew with Hot Air Balloons at Seminole Indian Reservation, Immokalee

ON-SITE CONTACT: Chief Farias [email protected] or call me at 727-410-6367.
OTHER CONTACTS: Marilyn Thomas 321-276-3046 Annette Harris 321-276-3045

WHEN: Friday 13 April (drop off 1300-1700 hrs.) Sunday April 15 (pick-up 1600 hrs.)
13 APR 1730 to 1800 meeting with pilots
13 APR 1900 Welcome dinner
15 April pick-up 1600 hrs.

WHERE TO MEET: Exit 44, Love's Truck Stop 13 APR 12 noon
INST Marilyn Thomas
or American Victory Ship, 6pm
CMDR Gail Ryan

WHERE WE WILL BE: Seminole Casino Immokalee 506 South 1st Street Immokalee, FL 34142

UNIFORM OF THE DAY for travel: PT gear

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: tents (will be provided)

FOOD ARRANGEMENTS: food provided by the Seminole Hot Air Balloon people

SEA BAG: MUST HAVE A CAMELBAK OR OTHER WATER CONTAINER FOR THIS EVENT
Sleeping bag/pillow
BDUs
PT gear
Civilian clothes
Underwear
Socks
Tennis shoes
Boots
Normal hygiene items
Bug spray
Sun screen
Snacks in a secure plastic container
Electronic gear (your responsibility; use only during free time)

04/09/2012

Planning on going to a training this summer? There are lots of very exciting trainings offered this year! Check them out at: http://compass.seacadets.org/

Here are the steps you need to take when you have made your choice:
1. Download and complete the "Request for Training" that can be found a http://compass.seacadets.org/ in the upper right hand corner.
2. obtain a money order for the cost of the training made out to USN Sea Cadets
3. Make a copy of your Sea Cadet ID that is valid at least the end of the month of the training.
4. Call CMDR Ryan (acting CO of MSB) and request a time to meet. 813-249-9425
5. Bring the completed orders, the money order and the copy of your ID to CMDR Ryan.

Access up-to-date NSCC training opportunities for cadets and officers. Contains all NHQ Summer/Winter Schedules. Local training guidelines also available.

04/09/2012

WHAT: Hot Air Balloon Crew at Seminole Indian Reservation 506 South 1st Street, Immokalee, FL 34142 http://www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com
WHEN:Friday April 13 to Sunday April 15
WHERE TO MEET: Love's Truck Stop, Auburndale Exit 44 at 12 noon for those of you who are not in school on Friday OR
American Victory Ship Tampa 6pm to go with CMDR Ryan
UNIFORM OF THE DAY: PT gear for travel
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: tents
FOOD ARRANGEMENTS: all food provided by the Seminoles
SEA BAG LIST: already posted below
CONTACT: 863-424-2088 or 321-276-3046 for more information or to confirm your ride

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