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Narcoossee District Newsletter

May 2026

Narcoossee District

5/7/26 Narcoossee District Commissioner Meeting

5/14/26 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting

5/21/26 Narcoossee District Roundtable

5/28/26 Narcoossee District Awards Banquet

Central Florida Council

5/8/26 CFC Annual Recognition Banquet

Tipisa Lodge, Order of the Arrow

5/15/26 – 5/17/26 Tipisa Lodge Service Weekend

Stay connected between newsletters! Join the Narcoossee District Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bs5WGQEkx/

Congratulations to Our Latest Eagle Scouts!

Warm congratulations to the following Narcoossee District scouts for recently completing the Eagle rank!

Ethan David Cruz, Troop 125

Nathan Zachary Cochran, Troop 205

Adelina Morrison, Troop 4202

Anavi Modi, Troop 4613

2025 Narcoossee District Award Recipients

Congratulations to the Scouters, Scouting Units, and Local Organization being honored with 2025 Narcoossee District Awards (listed below)! These awards will be presented at the Narcoossee District Awards Banquet on May 28, 2026. 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 175, chartered by Center Pointe Community Church  
TROOP of the Year: Troop 192, chartered by the Church of St. Luke and St. Peter 
SHIP of the Year: Ship 412, chartered by US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 17-11  
 
CUBMASTER of the Year: Hali Thompson, Pack 175
DEN LEADER of the Year (Lion): Maggie Wirick, Pack 175

DEN LEADER of the Year (Wolf): Brenda Jimenez, Pack 15
DEN LEADER of the Year (Bear): Danielle MacKay, Pack 418 
DEN LEADERS of the Year (Webelos): Edgardo Sosa, Pack 15

SCOUTMASTER of the Year: Tammy Adams, Troop 4246
ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER of the Year: Ross Burke, Troop 4202
 
CHARTERED ORG REP of the Year: Millie Gladden, Troop 78
COMMITTEE CHAIR of the Year: April Holmes, Troop 173
COMMITTEE MEMBER of the Year: Greg Roll, Pack 617
 
SHINING LIGHT AWARD: Center Pointe Community Church 
 
ROUNDTABLE COMMISSIONER AWARD: Sam Kauffman, Pack 46, Troop 4613

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Sam Kauffman, Pack 46, Troop 4613

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Josh Lueck, Pack 727, Troop 192

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Elaine Vail, Pack 15

Another Amazing District Pinewood Derby!

Big THANK YOU to Elle Vail and her team of Scouts and Scouters who put on a super fun Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby last month. Shout out to all who came out to cheer, race, and support. BIG congrats to all of the racers for crossing the finish line! Check out more event pics on the Narcoossee District Facebook group.

Mandatory Training Reminder

Scouting America is phasing out YPT training and replacing it with Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT). If you have not taken SYT already you must take it by May 31st or you are not able to act as a leader until you complete it. SYT has also become a training that must be completed every year. The refresher training is only takes 20 minutes as long as you don’t let it lapse for more than a week. If you do let it lapse for more than a week, you must retake the full 90 minute training.

All close contact leaders (Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Cub Master, Assistant Cub Master, Den Leaders, and Assistant Den Leaders) must take Hazardous Weather Training every 2 years. If you do not, you will not be considered a trained leader any longer. You must have at least 1 registered adult leader at all outdoor activities with hazardous weather.

Both of these trainings can be taken on my.scouting.org under the ‘My Training’ section.

Scouting America 250th Anniversary Challenge

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Scouting America is inviting Scouts and families to take part in the Scouting America 250 Challenge.

From March 2026 through February 2027, Scouts across all programs can explore what citizenship, community, and freedom look like today. This limited-time challenge blends learning, creativity, service, and reflection, all leading up to July 4, 2026. Participants can also earn a special collectible Liberty in Action America 250 Challenge patch created just for this historic milestone. See challenge patch requirements here.

Additionally, every unit is encouraged to complete 250 hours of community service in 2026.  Every hour matters. Every act strengthens a community. Every service project builds character.

Learn more: https://www.scouting.org/service/a250/

Seeking Staff for District Training

Do you enjoy sharing your scout knowledge with other adults? Be a force multiplier for scouting!

Our district training chair—Josh Lueck—is assembling a team of adult Scouters to staff Narcoossee District BALOO and IOLS training in Fall 2026.

Both courses will be held at Moss Park on weekend of October 4-5, 2026.

If you are interested in serving on district training staff for these courses, reach out to Josh Lueck at [email protected]

NARCOOSSEE DISTRICT EVENTS

Narcoossee District Committee Meeting

May 14

The Narcoossee District Committee will be meeting virtually on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Meeting link: May Narcoossee Committee meeting | Microsoft Teams | Meetup-Join

This meeting will be attended primarily by district committee members, BUT it is an open meeting and all district members are welcome. If you are interested in getting involved in the administration of the district, contact the Narcoossee District Chair, Kathy Vickroy, at [email protected].

Narcoossee District Roundtable

May 21

All adult leaders and scout parents interested in getting more involved in Scouting are invited to attend 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 5/21/26. Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA/Venturing leaders.

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

Narcoossee District Annual Awards Banquet

May 28

Cub Scout Summer Day Camp

Hosted by Narcoossee District

July 6-10

Registration is now open for Summer 2026 Cub Scout Day Camp! This summer, Cub Scouts who are entering 1st–5th grade in the 2026/27 school year are invited to a day camp experience in DinoTopia, a world where dinosaurs and brave explorers team up for the coolest adventures ever! Campers will enjoy epic games, crafts, range and target activities, and complete 3 elective adventures from the cub scout program.

Narcoossee District is hosting Session 6B of Cub Scout Day Camp on July 6-10 at Center Pointe Community Church. Additional sessions on different dates are being held throughout the Central Florida Council.

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

Want to Help? All Central Florida Council Summer Cub Day Camps are made possible by amazing adult and troop-level youth volunteers. You can volunteer for a half-day, full day, multiple days, or the whole week. See full details on volunteering on the registration page linked above. If you have additional questions about volunteering for the Cub Day Camp session hosted by Narcoossee District, reach out to Camp Director Maggie Wirick at [email protected].

CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNCIL EVENTS

Scouts BSA Summer Camp 2026

For Scouts BSA/Venturing

At Camp La-No-Che

Week 1: June 21 – 27

Week 2: June 28 – July 4

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

Eagle Week 2026

For Scouts BSA

At Camp La-No-Che

Session 1: July 12 – 18, 2026

Session 2: July 19 – 25, 2026

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

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

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCOUTS

Events Hosted by Other CFC Districts

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 these events as well as event with a ‘save the date’ status can be accessed through the council calendar at https://www.cflscouting.org/calendar/

Cub Scouts

5/8/26 – 5/10/26 Seminole District Cub Family Campout

5/16/26 – 5/17/26 Eagle Empire Spring Cub Family Campout

Scouts BSA

5/30/26 Weather Merit Badge Class

TRAINING – ADVANCEMENT – FUNDRAISING

Your Training Update!

Please pass the word to all parents and volunteers that our scouts deserve trained leaders. As unit leaders, imagine a pack, troop, crew, or ship with 100% trained leaders!

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 current with the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) by May 31, 2026 when YPT is officially phased out. SYT must be renewed every year. A 20-minute refresher SYT course is available for persons who already completed the 90-minute SYT course and renew their training before expiration. The 20-minute refresher option goes away if SYT is expired for more than 1-week, and the 90-minute course must be repeated. 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 Narcoossee 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 & IOLS

All Spring 2026 offerings of BALOO and IOLS have passed. Information on Fall courses will be posted when available.

Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Fri. 5/15/26 8:00am – Sun. 5/17/26 4:00pm
Camp La-No-Che

For Camp Staff, Scouts, and Scouters

More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-114689

Fall Wood Badge 2026

Have you taken Wood Badge yet?! 👀

Love the 80s & 90s? This one’s totally rad and calling your name! 📼✨

Don’t stop… believin’ 🎶 Your next adventure in leadership is here!

Big vibes, big growth, and memories that will live forever young 💃🕺

So don’t be a wallflower, jump on in! 🌟
Because this course? It’s gonna be all that and a bag of chips 😎

Ready to spice up your life and lead like a rockstar? 🤘🔥

👉 Join us… you know you wanna 😉

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

Questions? Contact course director Joy McGregor, 321-591-2999, [email protected]

Advancement Reminders for Life Scouts

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.

Merit Badge Counselor Memo

Michelle Adamick is the Narcoossee District Merit Badge/Nova/SuperNova Coordinator. Here are links to two flyers designed to help scouts with the merit badge process:

Flyer #1: How to Earn a Merit Badge – Step by Step
For scouts, parents/guardians, scouting leaders, and advancement chairs — this guide walks you through the merit badge process step-by-step so you’ll know exactly what to expect. Click here for downloadable PDF.

Flyer #2: Finding a Merit Badge Counselor Made Easy!
For unit leaders and advancement chairs — this resource explains how to find a merit badge counselor for a Scout when you don’t already have one available. Click here for downloadable PDF.

All requests to become a Merit Badge Counselor or Nova/SuperNova mentor should be submitted to Michelle at [email protected]. Questions can be sent to Michelle by email or call/text at 972-358-6171.

Camp Card 2026

Key Dates Remaining for Camp Card 2026:

May 21, 2026 – Camp Card Settlement at District Round Tables

May 24, 2026 – Prize Submission Deadline

Join the Central Florida Council Camp Card Facebook Group for the latest updates on the 2026 Camp Card Campaign. If your Pack/Troop is in need of more Camp Cards reach out to the Camp Card Team and we can get them to you. We can also make them available for checkout/pickup at the April Roundtable if requested.  

Camp Card Team:

Kimberly Orosco [email protected]

David Tota [email protected]

Toni Lugo (Narcoossee District Pack Rep.) [email protected]

Jacqueline Warden (Narcoossee District Troop Rep.) [email protected]

FROM THE OUSSAUNA CHAPTER CHIEF

Tipisa Lodge Order of the Arrow

OA Brothers affiliated with the Oussauna chapter can connect with chapter leadership and stay up-to-date on chapter activities via the chapter BAND account. Join the chapter BAND here: https://band.us/n/aca20dU8m9K7n

Check out the Tipisa Lodge OA website for information on lodge news and upcoming events: www.tipisa.org

FINAL NOTES

Narcoossee District Leadership 2026

District Chair—Kathy Vickroy, prefers communication by text or phone

412-758-9636, [email protected]

District Commissioner—John Rhodes, prefers communication by text

904-742-7848, [email protected]

District Executive—George Gagel, prefers communication by email

912-536-9897, [email protected]

District Executive—Haley Helton, prefers communication by phone call

407-455-2628, [email protected]

A few others…

District Vice Chair—Ron Randolph, [email protected]

District Membership Chair—Holly Strawn, [email protected]

District Training Chair—Josh Lueck, [email protected]

District Advancement Chair—Dan Morrison, [email protected]

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