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Colonial District June 2023 Newsletter
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June 2023
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We celebrate the following New Eagle Scouts in our Colonial District. Congratulations!
Ashton Hatings Adamick, Troop 4202
Graeme Daniel Kerry Ward, Troop 205
Aiden Arthur Myers, Troop 617
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Congratulations to ALL who were honored at the 2023 Colonial District Annual Awards Banquet!
DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Ron Randolph, District Chair; Rick Currey, Pack 33; Chris Dixon, Troops 202 & 4202
PACK of the Year: Pack 33, chartered by Woodbury Presbyterian Church
BSA TROOP of the Year: Troop 202, chartered by Thrive Church
VENTURE CREW of the Year: Crew 25, chartered by Center Pointe Community Church
CUBMASTER of the Year: Les Heinen, Pack 63
SCOUTMASTER of the Year: Todd Kerns, Troop 173
VENTURE ADVISOR of the Year: Heather Ribaric, Crew 25
ASSISTANT CUBMASTER of the Year: Rick Currey, Pack 33
ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER of the Year: Dan Clayton, Troop 4613
DEN LEADERS of the Year: David Belk, Pack 33 [Wolf]; Jean Vilella, Pack 33 [Bear]; Sean Osmond, Pack 33 [Webelos]; Stephanie Fleming, Pack 63 [AOL]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS of the Year: Ruth Currey, Pack 33; William Herman, Troop 617
COMMITTEE MEMBERS of the Year: Debra Jones, Troop 617; Justin Harris, Troop 202
CHARTERED ORG REPS of the Year: Charles Hippler; Jerry Guthridge
UNIT COMMISSIONER of the Year: Stan Richards
ROUNDTABLE COMMISSIONER of the Year: John Rhodes
SPOUSE of the Year: Amanda Pruitt; Holly Vanture
SHINING LIGHT AWARD: Center Pointe Community Church
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We are sad to announce that Matthew Hartigan has decided to leave his position as Senior District Executive for Colonial District to pursue a professional opportunity outside of Scouting. We thank Matt for his 20+ years of service to Scouting, especially his most recent service as a professional Scouter for the Colonial District. You will be missed, Matt! We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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The Central Florida Council is gearing up for a great Popcorn Campaign in 2023…new products, new product packaging, new prizes / experiences, and even more pre-scheduled show n sell locations plus much more…In addition, we are excited to announce our continued relationship with Publix and our new relationship with Winn Dixie! This will be a game changer for your Fall Popcorn Campaign.
Visit the council popcorn hub at https://www.cflscouting.org/popcorn/ to access the 2023 Popcorn Information packet as well as print and video resources to support your unit’s popcorn sale.
Also, be sure that your unit takes the following ACTIONS:
1. Commit your unit to sell popcorn in 2023: https://sell.trails-end.com/unit-registration
2. Signup HERE to reserve your slot at one of the Virtual Popcorn Kickoff events (scheduled July 15 and July 22). Minimum of one leader per unit must attend to be eligible for 35% commission.
3. Ensure that your unit’s 2023-2024 Ideal Year of Scouting Survey is submitted HERE prior to July 31, 2023 to be eligible for 35% commission.
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Attention all registered Merit Badge Counselors! Please check your Scoutbook account to verify that you are ‘assigned’ to serve as a Merit Badge Counselor for all of the Merit Badges that you wish to counsel. With recent system updates, it has come to our attention that for some Merit Badge Counselors, Merit Badges were dropped; and there is not an easy way to know what was previously listed but is now missing.
In order to restore Merit Badges that have been dropped (or to add new ones), please email Michelle Adamick a Merit Badge Counselor application along with a copy of your current YPT certificate. On the application “Add” the merit badges that are missing in Scoutbook.
We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.
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It is the time of year in Colonial District for every unit’s Key 3 to schedule a meeting with our District Executive Brian Gorman to discuss plans for Fall Recruitment and chat about your specific unit. A unit’s Key 3 leaders are the Chartered Organization Representative, Committee Chair, and Scoutmaster/Cubmaster/Venture Advisor.
These Key 3 meetings are very important because they allow time and space for the District to listen and game plan with each unit regarding needs and the details of the unit’s specific yearly program. Please bring to the meeting your unit’s budget, calendar, and key leaders information as well as the key positions you will need filled come the new scouting program year.
Time slots are available for sign-up on Wednesday evenings mid-May through late-June at various Panera locations around the district. There are times available on an occasional Tuesday or Thursday in that timeframe as well. If you are part of your unit’s Key 3, please work with your unit’s other Key 3 leaders to identify a 20-25 minute block on the sign-up when all or most of you will be able to schedule this meeting with Brian.
Please use the following link to view the sign-up dates/locations and schedule the Annual Key 3 Meeting with the District for your unit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACAF2DABFFC07-key3unit
As always, thank you for your hard work bringing Scouting to our community…we want to continue this and get better.
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As you are planning for the 2023-2024 Scouting program year, we want to make sure you are aware of key dates in our Colonial District. Linked here is the most up-to-date version of the Colonial District Calendar for June 2023 through May 2024. Since last month, dates for Fall 2023 Colonial District BALOO and IOLS trainings have been updated. Happy planning!
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Colonial District
6/15/23 Colonial District Roundtable—June
7/20/23 Colonial District Roundtable—July
8/10/23 Colonial District Roundtable—August
Central Florida Council
6/5/23 – 6/10/23 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
6/10/23 Trainer’s EDGE
7/15/23 Popcorn Kickoff (Virtual, 1st opportunity of 2)
7/22/23 Popcorn Kickoff (Virtual, 2nd opportunity of 2)
Various dates – Summer Camp & Summer Mini Camp at Camp La-No-Che
Order of the Arrow
See Lodge Hadjo Chapter updates and other OA updates in the Tipisa Lodge Order of the Arrow segment at the end of this newsletter.
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Did you know that Colonial District scouts/units are welcome to attend events hosted by districts throughout the Central Florida Council? Below are some of the upcoming events that your scouts/unit can register for today. More information and registration for each event can be accessed through the council calendar, https://www.cflscouting.org/calendar/
Cub Scouts
7/29/23 Cub Scout Fishing Day hosted by Eagle Empire District
Scouts BSA
No District-hosted events are currently on the Council calendar for June, July, or August. Check the Council calendar for events scheduled in the Fall.
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Next Roundtable: Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00pm
We would like to invite you to the Colonial District Roundtable, which is typically held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Centre Point Community Church (9580 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825). Doors open for gathering at 6:30pm, and opening flag is at 7pm. Roundtable is a great way for Scout leaders to share ideas, network and get information about our Council and District. Ideally, every unit in our Council should try to have at least one leader attend every month so that you can take what you learn to your Units!
This month’s June Roundtable will be held on Thursday 6/15/23! We hope to see you there!
If you have any announcements or messages you would like to present or convey at Roundtable, please contact Mike Hockman, Roundtable Chair, at [email protected]
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Registration is now open for Cub Scout Day Camp at various dates and locations in Central Florida Council. This year’s Cub Scout Day Camp features a fun-filled, revved up adventure as cubs go “off to the races”. Our Volunteer Directors are hard at work developing a program with FUN and unique ways to enjoy everything RACING.
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-daycamp
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Summer Camp is for Scouts who want to have a week-long experience at camp that will leave them with memories that last a lifetime! Scouts will be able to participate in up to five different programs, such as merit badges, or other specialty programs. Each day there are opportunities for troop time activities from shooting, swimming, climbing, to our evening Big Stump Mud Hike! There’s something for everyone at Camp La-No-Che! Including new in Summer 2023, Pop-up Merit Badge Experiences! Check out our Program Guide to learn more about what is new at La-No-Che!
Four weeks to choose from!
Wk 1- June 11-17, 2023
Wk 2- June 18-24, 2023
Wk 3- June 25-1, 2023
Wk 4- July 9-15, 2023
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-SUMMERCAMP
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Summer “Mini” Camp at Camp La-No-Che is for Scouts who want to experience a shorter and more focused 4 day/3 night camp! Session A runs June 7-10. Session B runs July 5 – 8.
Scouts will participate in immersive programs focused on one program area—Adventure Camp, Aquatics, Ecology, Hobbies/Skills/STEM, Native American, Shooting Sports, or Trailblazers.
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-minicamp
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The BSA CFC 6th International Jamborette is coming to Camp La-No-Che July 9 – 19, 2023.
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-jamborette
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This summer, July 13-16th, Cub Scouts entering 1st – 5th grades can enjoy resident camp AND interact with international scouts that are attending the 2023 International Jamborette. All activities are centered around the international theme with the bonus of activities led by our international guests!
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-cubresidentcamp
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The 2023 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in the mountains of West Virginia is coming July 19-28, with opportunity to purchase daily tickets for attendance between Friday July 21st and Wednesday July 26th. Limited quantities of day tickets are available, so be sure to purchase in advance.
More information at https://jamboree.scouting.org/visitors/
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Online Training Opportunities. Here is how to get caught up with online training
• Take the online course for your registered position via https://my.scouting.org/. Remember that if you change positions, you need to register for the new role and take the training for that role to be considered “TRAINED.” Visit my.scouting.org for all your online training needs!
• Every leader must be Youth Protection trained. Don’t let it expire!
In-Person Training Opportunities. Trainings offered via online courses are also sometimes offered as in-person trainings. There are other courses (e.g., BALOO, IOLS, etc.) that are ONLY offered in-person. You may attend trainings hosted by Colonial District or any of the other Districts in the Central Florida Council. Training opportunities within Central Florida Council available in the next few months are listed below. Visit the Council Training Calendar to see all the training opportunities available within our Council. When you visit the calendar website, click ‘Apply Filter’ and check the box for ‘Training’.
BALOO and IOLS Training opportunities this Spring have passed. Be on the lookout for more BALOO and IOLS training opportunities as scouts head back to school in the Fall.
The Trainer’s EDGE Training
Sat 6/10/23, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Coastal Community Church
5795 Falcon Blvd, Port St. John, FL 32927
The purpose of Trainer’s EDGE is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. It is meant to supplement the practice offered through Wood Badge and NYLT staff development, with a focus on the participant, while raising the skill a trainer brings to the staff experience. It is a required course for Wood Badge and NYLT Staffers.
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-EDGETraining
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Did you hear from your Scouting friends what an amazing time they had on Spring Wood Badge? Do you want to see what it’s all about?
Registration is open for the Fall Course – click here to sign up: https://scoutingevent.com/083-WoodBadgeFallCourse2023
Dates are September 8-10 & September 23-23, 2023
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1. The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook has been recently updated. All earlier versions of the workbook need to be copied over to the new 2023A before district review. Download the NEW Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook PDF from the National website at:
https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/
Please note that the “Signature Page” (Page H) has not changed in the NEW Workbook Project Proposal section. If you have approval signatures already, you do not need to get them again. Just attach a printable image of that page with the NEW Workbook.
2. Life scouts who are ready for their Eagle Project Workbook review and District approvals have the option of personally meeting with a District Advancement team member by appointment. The Life Scout can still opt to do this process electronically, if preferred.
3. Eagle Boards of Review (EBOR) will be held by appointment at a location coordinated by the District. While the District will be coordinating the location, Troops are still encouraged to send their own representatives for their EBOR. If the Troop is not able to provide representatives, district representatives can be available.
Stan Richards is the Colonial District Advancement Chair. Please reach out to Stan at [email protected] for advancement related questions and requests.
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Michelle Adamick has assumed the role of Colonial District Merit Badge/Nova/SuperNova Coordinator. All relevant requests to become a Merit Badge Counselor or Nova/SuperNova mentor should be submitted to Michelle at [email protected].
If you are unsure of the status of your application to become a Merit Badge Counselor or a Nova/SuperNova Mentor, please send Michelle an email and she will advise.
Also—if you are a Merit Badge Counselor, please be sure to review the announcement titled “Attention ALL Merit Badge Counselors!” earlier in this newsletter.
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Tentative Dates 2023-2024:
August 12, 2023 Tipisa LLDC & Banquet
September 15-17, 2023 Fall Fellowship
November 3-5, 2023 Section Leadership Summit @ Camp Flying Eagle
January 2024 Ordeal Weekends
February 16-18, 2024 Tipisa Native American Weekend (TNAW)
March 1-3, 2024 Spring Conclave
April 12-14, 2024 Section Conference @ Camp Elmore
May 17-19, 2024 Service Weekend
Check out the Tipisa Lodge OA website for more news and information: www.tipisa.org
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