Narcoossee District Newsletter—May 2025

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Narcoossee District Newsletter—May 2025

Latest news and updates from the Narcoossee District of the Central Florida Council BSA.<!–

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Narcoossee District 
5/15/25 Narcoossee District Roundtable
5/22/25 Narcoossee District Awards Banquet

Central Florida Council 
5/9/25 Central Florida Council Annual Recognition Banquet

Order of the Arrow
5/16/25 – 5/18/25 OA Lodge Service Weekend

Click here for full Narcoossee District Calendar, May 2025 – May 2026

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Warm congratulations to scouts in the Narcoossee District who have earned the Eagle rank in the last month!

Stephan Kardos, Troop 175
Trace Chaput, Troop 173
Grant Byce, Troop 78
Eshan Shah, Troop 202
Yashna Singh, Troop 4613
Alexander Cameron, Troop 641
Jamie Sardy, Troop 641

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Congratulations to the Scouters, Scouting Units, and Local Organization being honored with 2024 Narcoossee District Awards (listed below)! These awards will be presented at the Narcoossee District Awards Banquet on May 22, 2025. You—Scouters, Scouts, and families—are invited and encouraged to attend the Narcoossee District Awards Banquet to honor the awardees and join in the celebration of our district. Register here: 
https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeDistrictAwardsBanquet#

PACK of the Year: Pack 125, chartered by Rotary Club of Celebration
TROOP of the Year: Troop 4175, chartered by Center Pointe Community Church 
SHIP of the Year: Ship 412, chartered by American Legion Post 412
 
CUBMASTER of the Year: Elaine Vail, Pack 15
DEN LEADER of the Year (Wolf): Ashley Roll, Pack 617
DEN LEADER of the Year (Bear): Nicole Royal, Pack 33
DEN LEADERS of the Year (Webelos): Eric Domas & Greg Filak, Pack 125

SCOUTMASTER of the Year: Mark Jensen, Troop 184
ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER of the Year: Margaret Wirick, Troop 175
 
CHARTERED ORG REP of the Year: Judith Gregory, Troops 800 & 4800
COMMITTEE CHAIR of the Year: Betsey Clayton, Troop 800
 COMMITTEE MEMBER of the Year: Steven Fuller, Troop 202
 
SHINING LIGHT AWARD: The First Presbyterian Church of Kissimmee
 
DISTRICT CHAIR AWARD: Michael Hockman, Troop 175, Troop 4175, Crew 25, Ship 412, District Roundtable Commissioner

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Jeremy Jordan, Pack 125, District Commissioner, District Nomination Chair, Central Florida Council Special Needs Committee

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Daniel Morrison, Troop 202, OA Chapter Advisor, District Advancement Chair

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Joshua Smith, Pack 9, Troop 4800, District Activities Chair, Rangemaster

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Kathy Vickroy, District Chair

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There are several changes to Eagle Scout processes at the National, Council, and District levels.  Please help spread this information to your Unit Life Scouts, Leaders, and Advancement Chairs.

CFC Eagle Application Process: The Council has a new online tool for submitting Eagle Rank Applications, which eliminates the need to mail paperwork until after the BOR is completed and provides real-time tracking of status.  The tool and instructions for use are available at http://eagleapp.cflscouting.org/

Eagle Reference Changes: National has reduced the required references to 4 and removed the specific roles on the application.  Scoutmasters and Committee Chairs may not be references, and use of Parents is strongly discouraged. The Scout is now responsible for requesting letters from references.  More information is available here: https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Eagle-References-Pre-and-Post-January-1-2025.pdf

District Eagle BOR Requests: With multiple volunteers now serving as Eagle BOR District Reps for the Northern portion of the District, we are no longer able to maintain a list of available EBOR dates and instead need Units to provide available dates when requesting an EBOR via [email protected]. A Scout may make this request, but must have coordinated with and cc their Unit Advancement Chair when doing so. When requesting please allow for enough time to obtain reference letters, and provide multiple dates if possible to aid in ease of scheduling.  If known, providing a location and preferred time when requesting helps streamline the process.

 Any questions about these changes or the Eagle Scout process can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected].

Thanks,
Dan Morrison, Narcoossee Advancement Chair

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The 2025 Narcoossee District Cub Scout Day Camp Directors are seeking Adults and Scouts age 14+ to volunteer at the cub day camps being hosted by our district. Volunteers can help out for 1/2 a day, 1 day, a few days or all 5 days. General information for volunteers and volunteer registration can be found on the event page for Central Florida Council Cub Scout Day Camps. For questions about needs and open positions at a specific Day Camp, email the Camp Director for the session of interest. Dates, location, and camp director contact for day camps hosted by our district are listed below. REMINDER: Youth who send an email to a camp director MUST copy their parent to be in compliance with the ‘no one-on-one contact’ youth protection policy. 

Session 6A—Narcoossee District, Osceola County—will be held June 9-13, 2025 at the First Church of The Nazarene in Kissimmee. Director is Stephanie Blackstone, [email protected].  

Session 6B—Narcoossee District, Orange County—will be held July 14-18, 2025 at Center Pointe Church in Orlando. Director is Elle Vail, [email protected]. 

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ATTENTION CUB SCOUT PACKS!
SAVE THE DATE – NOVEMBER 14-16, 2025

Narcoossee District Cub Family Campout and Pioneer Games! 

This camping event for cub scouts and their families will be a grand celebration of our founding families, and a great way to celebrate being thankful with our Cub Scout community. There will be settler and pioneer themed games, a dance party, crafts, thanksgiving meal and sides contest, and so much more. Location is Moss Park. 

This district event is covered (paid for) through the Council Program Fee that is paid with membership renewal, so you can expect low or no cost to participate.  

More details and registration coming in Fall 2025!

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We would like to invite you to the Narcoossee District Roundtable, which is typically be held on the third Thursday of every month at Center 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 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 May Roundtable will be held on Thursday 5/15/25 and will feature the 2025-2026 Program Kickoff! This special Round Table is designed to support unit leaders (including youth leaders) with learning about local opportunities for Scouting units in preparation for planning the 2025-2026 Scouting year. In addition, attendees will be among the first to learn about our new district coin. Also, hot dogs and cookies will be provided this month, so bring your appetite!

If you have any announcements or messages you would like to present or convey at Roundtable, please contact John Rhodes at [email protected].

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Spread the word! Narcoossee District is hosting two sessions of Cub Scout Day Camp this summer! The theme is INVENTION CONVENTION! Cub Scout Day Camp offers boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grade in the 2025-26 school year a full week of FUN and exciting activites related to the Invention Convention theme. Activities will also provide opportunity to earn 3 elective adventures and 2 target and range belt loops.  

Session 6A—Narcoossee District, Osceola County—will be held June 9-13, 2025 at the First Church of The Nazarene in Kissimmee. Director is Stephanie Blackstone, [email protected].  

Session 6B—Narcoossee District, Orange County—will be held July 14-18, 2025 at Center Pointe Church in Orlando. Director is Elle Vail, [email protected]. 

Additional sessions on different dates are being hosted by other districts throughout the Central Florida Council. 

More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-DayCamp#

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Camp La-No-Che Summer Camp 2025
For Scouts BSA and Venturing
At Camp La-No-Che

Two weeks to choose from:
– Week 1: June 22 – 28, 2025
– Week 2: July 6 – 12, 2025

Information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-SUMMERCAMP
 

Eagle Week 2025
For Scouts BSA 
At Camp La-No-Che

Three weeks to choose from:
– Week 1: June 15 – 21, 2025
– Week 2: July 13 -19, 2025
– Week 3: July 20 – 26, 2025
***AC and non-AC accommodations available

Information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-EagleWeek

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More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-NYLTsummer

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Did you know that Narcoossee 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. And best of all, many of these events are included in the CFC Program Fee (so no additional cost). More information and registration for each event listed can be accessed through the council calendar at  https://www.cflscouting.org/calendar/

Cub Scouts
5/17/25 – 5/18/25 Eagle Empire STEMboree Overnighter

Scouts BSA
No district-hosted events on calendar in the next 3 months. 
 

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Now is the time to register for the 2026 National Jamboree! The Central Florida Council is actively recruiting contingent members to join us! This event is open to Scouts 12-17 years old and who are at least First Class Rank. We are also recruiting Venturing Scouts who are 14-20 years old. Participants need to register now to secure their spot in the contingent.

We would also like to come visit your units to share information about the National Jamboree. Please reach out to Joshua Ryan, [email protected] or 321-431-8560, to arrange a visit!

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BALOO and IOLS Training Opportunities

Spring trainings have concluded. Check back in the Fall for more district-hosted opportunities. If looking for IOLS, ask if it is offered at the Scouts BSA summer camp your troop is attending. 

Wood Badge Advanced Leadership FOR ADULTS.

By taking Wood Badge, Scouters will acquire valuable tools such as listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning and leading change—skills that will make them a better Scout leader!
 
The Fall course dates are as follows:

-Orientation: Aug. 3, 2025
-Weekend 1: Aug. 30, 2025 – Sept. 1, 2025 @ Camp La-No-Che
-Weekend 2: Sept. 20-21, 2025 @ Camp La-No-Che

More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-WoodBadgeFallCourse2025

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Stan Richards, Dan Morrison, and Theresa Martinez are leading the Narcoossee District Eagle Advancement Team. You can submit proposals and general Eagle advancement inquiries to [email protected].

Please note the following information for Life scouts working on their Eagle Rank:

1. The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook was last updated in February 2023. Please make sure you are using the 2023A version when you submit your workbook for district review. The 2023A version of the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook PDF can be downloaded from the National website at:
https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/

2. Within the Project Proposal, the District Information requested on Page B should be entered as: Narcoossee Eagle Chair; (407) 889-4403; 1951 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703; [email protected]

3. 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 submit and receive feedback electronically, if preferred. But in some cases, a short in-person meeting will still be needed for signatures. Electronic proposal submissions should be sent to [email protected]

3. Dr. Phillips Charities has established a matching grant fund at the Central Florida Council to which Eagle Scout candidates may apply for partial assistance to fund their Eagle Scout Service project. Only projects located in Orange, Osceola & Seminole counties will be considered for approval. For more information and application: https://www.cflscouting.org/dr-phillips-charities-eagle-service-project-grant-application/

4. The Council has launched an online tool for submitting Eagle Rank Applications, which eliminates the need to mail paperwork until after the BOR is completed and provides real-time tracking of status.  The tool and instructions for use are available at http://eagleapp.cflscouting.org/

5. When the Eagle Candidate has received application verification from Council and is ready to schedule the Eagle Board of Review (EBOR), a Unit Leader or the Eagle Candidate should send a request with possible dates to [email protected]. A scout may make this request, but must have coordinated with and cc their Unit Advancement Chair when doing so. When requesting, please allow enough time to obtain reference letters, and provide multiple possible dates to aid in ease of scheduling. If known, providing a location and preferred time when requesting helps streamline the process. 

5. After the EBOR is complete, units should NOT record the date of the Eagle Board of Review Rank achievement, as it delays the certification process with national.  

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Michelle Adamick is the Narcoossee District Merit Badge/Nova/SuperNova Coordinator. All 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. 

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Oussauna is Narcoossee District’s chapter of the Tipisa Lodge Order of the Arrow. If you are a brother, please join our Band to receive chapter information, quickly contact Oussauna leadership, and connect with other brothers. Here is the link to join: 

https://band.us/n/acaeAfk7keQbf  

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The Narcoossee District Monthly Newsletter is published on the first Sunday of each month. If you have announcements to be included in the newsletter, please email your request to [email protected] at least one week ahead of a given month’s publication date.  

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