Narcoossee District Newsletter—September 2025

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Narcoossee District Newsletter—September 2025

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

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Narcoossee District 
9/11/25 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting
9/18/25 Narcoossee District Roundtable
9/20/25 Narcoossee District Life to Eagle Seminar
9/27/25 Narcoossee District Cub Family Fun Day
9/27/25 – 9/28/25 Narcoossee District BALOO

Central Florida Council 
9/20/25 – 9/21/25 Fall Wood Badge Weekend 2
10/4/25 – 10/5/25 Sunshine Trade-O-Ree 2025

Click here for Narcoossee District Calendar Sept 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!

Rory Smith-Knapp, Troop 4175
Brian Anthony Vann Jr., Troop 205
Nicholas Andrew Plank, Troop 205
John (Jack) Benford Jr., Troop 184
Luke Pleskach, Troop 173
Peter Buckner, Troop 78
Amelia (Mia) Lewis, Crew 2319

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Volunteers are needed to help out at Cub Scout Family Fun Day on September 27 at Center Pointe Community Church. Adults and troop-age youth volunteers are desired! Half-day shifts are available. If you or your troop can help, please reach out to the event lead, Brenda Jimenez at [email protected]. 

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The Narcoossee District is seeking volunteers to serve in the following leadership roles:

Event Lead for Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby 2026 (day event to be held March 1, 2026)
Troop to Lead the 2026 Narcoossee District Spring Camporee (multi-troop themed camping event on calendar for first weekend in May 2026) 

For more information, please reach out to our district chair, Kathy Vickroy, at 412-758-9636 or [email protected] 

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Calling all of our amazing Merit Badge Counselors! Can you teach a class at the District Merit Badge Academy on October 11, 2025? We are open to any and all merit badges that you would like to present. 

If you are able and willing to teach a class, please follow this link to signup by Wednesday, September 10th: Narcoossee District MBA Counselor Sign-up Form

There are 3 time options:
8-12:30 (including a 1/2 hr break) for merit badges that will need more time.
8:00-10:00 and 10:30- 12:30 – for merit badges that can be covered in a shorter period of time.

Questions? Contact Michelle Adamick at 972-358-6171 or  [email protected]. 

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The 2025 Scouting for Food (SFF) service project is ramping up and your unit’s participation and efforts are key to making this important service project successful. Scouting for Food is the nation’s largest single-day food drive and an opportunity for Scouts to make a significant impact in our community by helping local families.  Last year our district collected about 60,000 pounds of food. Our goal this year we’ll be to do the same or better. 
 
The unit coverage maps for Narcoossee District are linked below by geographic area. Please email Narcoossee District SFF Chair Sonia Tzabery any coverage area changes. If your unit is not shown, please let Sonia know the area you would like to cover.  
— South Narcoossee District SFF coverage map (Osceola County)
— North Narcoossee District SFF coverage map (primarily Orange County) 

Important dates:
— October Roundtable: The SFF bags will be provided to the units.
— November 1: Your unit distributes SFF bags in your assigned area.  Also consider asking your chartered organization, local businesses, apartment complexes, etc. if your unit could place a food collection box at their location.
— November 8: Your unit collects SFF donations in your assigned area and delivers/reports donations at a district collection site. There are two collection sites in Orange County—Second Harvest Food Bank and STU Import/Export (* aka The Popcorn Warehouse *). There is one collection site in Osceola County that is so new this year—5750 Nova Rd, Saint Cloud. 

Volunteers will be needed at the collection sites. Troops are encourage to have 1-2 scouts help with the drop off. If some troop scouts can help us from 10:00-1:00 or any time during  this time frame, we are happy to sign-off service hours.  

Thank you for supporting Scouting for Food and your commitment to serving our youth and community. If you have questions, please contact Narcoossee SFF Chair Sonia Tzabery at [email protected].

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Hands On Orlando, a local nonprofit, owns a 15 acre property on Lake Mann at 475 South Ivey Lane in Orlando.  The site is being developed into an environmental learning lab.

Troops are invited to the site to satisfy requirements towards merit badges (Nature, Environmental Science, and/or Plant Science), to just have a field trip, or to camp out.

For more information or to coordinate a visit, contact Kevin Hickey, the Hands On Orlando Board President, at [email protected].

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The issue delaying Eagle Scout Award Kits has been resolved. The kits will now be automatically mailed to Eagle Scouts, as was done prior to the delay from the national office. There is no longer a need to contact Lilly Bruno to schedule an appointment for pickup. 

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Eagle Scout candidates are expected to bring to their Eagle Board of Review (EBOR) the Eagle Scout application copy that Lilly Bruno signed PLUS the original Eagle Scout application. BOTH forms need to be signed by the Eagle Board and mailed back to Lilly Bruno.

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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 September Roundtable will be held on Thursday, 9/18/25. Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scout leaders.

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

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Narcoossee District is hosting a Life to Eagle Seminar on Saturday, September 20th from 9am to 12pm at The First Presbyterian Church (15 Church St., Kissimmee, FL 34741). 

This event is open to all Star and Life Scouts, their parents, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Advancement Chairs, and Eagle Mentors. Class A uniform is mandatory for the scouts. Bring a water bottle, pen, and notebook/paper for note taking. 

There is no cost for this event, but registration is required to attend. Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/083-LifetoEagleSeminar

Questions? Email Theresa Martinez at [email protected] 

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Attention Cub Scout Leaders and Families! Narcoossee District is hosting a Pirate-themed Cub Scout Family Fun Day on September 27th 10am – 2pm at Center Point Community Church. This event will be a great time! Cub scouts are encouraged to bring a friend who is not yet in scouting! 

Earn Your Shooting Sports Award!
• BB Guns: Learn about safety and take aim like a true sharpshooter
• Archery: Hit the target and test your skills
• Slingshots: Master the art of this small but mighty hand-powered weapon

Experience Pirate-Approved Adventures!
• Bounce House: Get your wiggles out between ports of call
• Raingutter Regatta: Craft your boat and race it like the wind
• Games, Arts & Crafts: Play games, get crafty, and make pirate treasures to take home

This event is covered by the Council Program fee, so there is no cost. But please register so we are expecting you: https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeCubScoutFamilyDay

If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with this event, reach out to the event lead, Brenda Jimenez, at [email protected]. 

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Narcoossee District is hosting Fall BALOO Training at Moss Park on September 27-28. This training event is for all Cub Scout parents and leaders. We encourage you to start promoting in your pack and increase the number of BALOO-trained adults in your unit. 

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

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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 all scouts and their families participate with no additional cost. 

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

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🕵️‍♂️ TOP SECRET TRANSMISSION 🕵️‍♀️
From: Narcoossee District Intelligence
To: All Available Scouts BSA and Venturing Agents
Clearance Level: SCOUT PRIME

The Narcoossee District invites you to a top-secret mission — CODENAME: CAMPOREE! Hosted by Troop 202, this elite Secret Agent Training Academy is packed with action, adventure, and high-stakes challenges, including obstacle course, codebreaking, laser maze, and so much more — all in one epic weekend.

Fully included in your council program fees, this covert operation runs December 5–7 at Moss Park. Troops will provide own meals. 

Registration is open: https://scoutingevent.com/083-CodenameCamporee

Questions can be directed to Troop 202 Scoutmaster Dave Chubb at [email protected].

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Webelos Woods is a weekend camping event specifically designed for Webelos and Arrow of Light cub scouts. More information and registration coming soon! Questions? Contact Evan Yaros at [email protected]. 

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Scouts BSA Halloween 2025
For Scouts BSA Troops and Venturing Crews
At Camp La-No-Che

October 3-5, 2025

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

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Cub Halloween 2025
For Cub Scouts and their Families
At Camp La-No-Che

Three weekends to choose from:
– October 10-12, 2025
– October 17-19, 2025
– October 24-26, 2025
***Camp for the weekend OR come as a Saturday day visitor

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

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Liger Growl 2025
For Lion and Tiger Cub Scouts and their Families
At Camp La-No-Che

November 21-23, 2025
***Camp for the weekend OR come as a Saturday day visitor

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

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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/

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The Central Florida Council is actively recruiting contingent members to join us for the 2026 National Jamboree! 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. Questions? Please reach out to Joshua Ryan, [email protected] or 321-431-8560.

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BALOO and IOLS Training Opportunities

BALOO hosted by Narcoossee District
Sat. 09/27/25, 8:00am – Sun. 09/28/25, 11:30am
Moss Park in Orlando, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeDistrictBalooNewCubParent

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Eagle Empire District
Fri. 10/10/25, 6:00pm – Sun. 10/12/25, 1:00pm
Camp Ithiel in Gotha, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-EagleEmpireFallBALOOIOLS#

IOLS hosted by Seminole District
Sat. 10/11/25, 8:00am – Sun. 10/12/25, 1:00pm
Lake Mills Park in Chuluota, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-SeminoleDistrictIOLS#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Challenger District
Fri. 10/17/25, 6:00pm – Sun. 10/19/25, 2:00pm
KARS Park in Merritt Island, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ChallengerDistrictFallBalooIOLSTraining#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Timuqua District
Sat. 10/25/25, 7:45am – Sun. 10/26/25, 11:30am
Lake Ashby Park in New Smyrna Beach, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-FallTainingTimuqua#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Lake District
Sat. 11/22/25 8:00am – Sun. 11/23/25, 4:00pm
Camp La-No-Che in Paisley, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-LakeDistrictIOLSBALOO25#

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 tentative Spring course dates are as follows:

-Orientation (Virtual via Zoom): February 28, 2026
-Weekend 1: March 27-29, 2026 @ Camp La-No-Che
-Weekend 2: April 18-19, 2026 @ Camp La-No-Che

More information and registration coming soon! 

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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]

4. 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/

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

6. To schedule an Eagle Board of Review (EBOR) with the district, a unit representative or the Eagle Candidate should send a request to the district advancement team at [email protected]. The request should identify possible available dates for the EBOR, and if known, provide a location and preferred time. 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 to aid in ease of scheduling. 

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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 review the Merit Badge Counselor application tracker  HERE.

As of right now, all applications received by Michelle Adamick (Narcoossee’s Merit Badge Chair) that are in-process are on the linked application tracker spreadsheet. If you do not see your name and have submitted an application, please resend your forms to Michelle via email and she will process them ASAP. On the application tracker, if something is red, then it is missing and needs to be submitted before the application will be processed. And yes, even if you are already a registered adult leader in a unit, if you are not a current MBC, a new adult application is needed as you are applying for a new position (mbc vs adult leader). If you have forms to send, please send to Michelle Adamick at [email protected]. Questions can be sent to the same email, or feel free to call/text Michelle at 972-358-6171.

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Narcoossee District has been having a GREAT popcorn season so far!  As of our last report we are already at $33,400 across 18 units, with 2 full months left of selling.  

September’s roundtable is our deadline to return popcorn (full cases ONLY) ordered from the 1st Unit Order (*this will be the only time in the 2025 Popcorn Sale that Popcorn can be returned*)  More details to come regarding the actual drop off and collection time, Kernels stay tuned to the District Facebook group and your email for an update. 

If your unit needs more popcorn, please reach out to Brian Gorman at [email protected] 

For all popcorn-related questions, contact our Narcoossee District Popcorn Kernel Jillian Davis [email protected] or one of our District Executives, Haley Helton [email protected] or George Gagel [email protected]. Look for popcorn updates from Jillian on the Narcoossee District Facebook Group.🍿

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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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