Colonial District September 2022 Newsletter

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Colonial District September 2022 Newsletter

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Congratulations to all who have been honored with the Colonial District Rockstar award over the 2021-2022 scouting year! This is a monthly recognition nominated by persons in attendance at each Roundtable meeting and presented at the following month’s Roundtable. If you missed August RT and haven’t yet submitted your vote for the person from this list of winners who should go home with the guitar, you have until September 5th to cast your vote. Just shoot a quick text with the name you choose to 407-920-1884. 

2021-2022 Winners :  
August -Terry Wheeler
September – Lisa Rambo
October – Amy Lester
November – Kellie Chou
December – Udgit Mehta
January – Alex Lewis
February- Dan Clayton
March – April Clayton
April- Amee Mehta
May – Liza Francis
June – Kelly Connor
July – Wendy Elks

Also any suggestions for next years award ?  Or do you want to do another guitar 🎸?

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On May 1, the Central Florida Council switched to a new system to manage Unit Accounts. In the new system, units can electronically add or remove authorized users, view unit balance and transaction history, setup email notifications for low balance, and more! You will no longer need to submit paper updates every year!
 
Unit Committee Chairs received notification of changes last April and have been automatically designated as the controller for the Unit Account. CC’s have full authority in the account. If you are a Committee Chair and have not already set up users you would like to have access, please do so ASAP. 
 
Click on this link to access the new system: 
https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA083&reservationFromEmail=true&myRoster 
 
Use this link to make a deposit in your Unit Account that avoids fees:
 https://scoutingevent.com/083-UnitAccountdeposit
 
Video Orientation to Managing Unit Account: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hhb5N7Xhkg
 
Questions?! Contact Henry Knowles at [email protected]
 

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University of Scouting is coming Saturday, January 28, 2023! This is a day of teaching, leading, inspiring, and above all fellowship with your fellow scouters across Central Florida.
 
We are currently seeking Instructors to fill the colleges so we may have an amazing, fun-filled day.  Whether you have taught in the past or have never taught before we are hoping that you will want to share your passion with us and we would love to have you teach a course! I am requesting a response in the next 7 days as we are assessing our needs weekly to fill the colleges.  We are looking to fill classes in the following colleges:

Cub Scout studies
Youth Studies
Scout Studies
Venture Crew Studies
General Studies

 Please contact Michael Hockman at [email protected] •407-920-1884.
 
We plan to publish the catalog and registration link by November 1st. Covid-19 hit a lot of families and units in the past few years which has the University in a place of rebuilding our staff. We really need your support as we only have a few courses filled. If you have been enrolled in graduate studies in the past, please contact Michael Hockman so he can discuss your next steps towards finishing your degree.
 
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your Scouts next year.

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NEW Religious Emblems Brochure!

The National BSA’s Religious Relationships Committee has created a new and improved Religious Emblems Brochure. Information about the latest update as well as download of the new Religious Emblems Brochure is available at this link: https://dutytogodbsa.org/port…/religious-emblems-brochure/ 

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Upcoming Merit Badge Opportunities!

Starting in October the Avalon YMCA will be offering the Sports MB and the Personal Fitness MB. If interested in participating please contact Michael Hockman, [email protected] or 407-920-1884. More details to follow in the next newsletter and September Roundtable as we solidify the program.

Also, Colonial District is hosting a Merit Badge University on December 10, 2022 at Keiser University’s Orlando campus. More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-61106

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Colonial District 
9/15/22  Colonial District Roundtable—September  **International RT**
10/8/22 – 10/9/22 Colonial/Osceola District BALOO Training @ Hal Scott Preserve
10/20/22 Colonial District Roundtable—October **AOL/Webelos Meet the Troops**
11/17/22 Colonial District Roundtable—November **Recharter**
12/2/22 – 12/4/22 Colonial District Fall Camporee—Journey Through Ancient Egypt
12/10/22 Merit Badge Academy with Kaiser University
Notes: The Colonial District Fall Cub-O-Ree tentatively scheduled 9/23-24 has been canceled. Consider encouraging cub families to attend a Cub Campout or event hosted by another district. See below for a few options. The Colonial District Fall Camporee has had a date change (reflected above).

Central Florida Council 
9/16/22 – 9/18/22 BSA/Red Cross Lifeguard Certification & Aquatics Supervision Training
9/23/22 – 9/25/22 Scouts BSA Apocalyptic Halloween (replaces Beast)
9/30/22 – 10/1/22 Scouts BSA Apocalyptic Halloween (replaces Beast)
10/7/22 – 10/9/22 Cub Halloween 2022  
10/14/22 – 10/16/22 Cub Halloween 2022
10/21/22 – 10/23/22 Cub Halloween 2022
10/28/22 – 10/30/22 Cub Halloween 2022  
11/5/22 Scouting for Food—Bag Distribution
11/12/22 Scouting for Food—Bag Pickup
11/18/22 – 11/20/22 Liger Growl
12/2/22 – 12/3/22 Webelos to Scout Transition  
12/9/22 – 12/11/22 Cub Holiday
12/18/22 – 12/21/22 Scouts BSA Winter Camp
12/26/22 – 12/30/22 Nat’l Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
12/27/22 – 12/30/22 Scouts BSA Winter Camp 

Order of the Arrow
Lodge Hadjo Chapter meetings held monthly at Colonial District Round Table. 
9/9/22 – 9/11/22 Tipisa Lodge Fall Fellowship
11/4/22 – 11/6/22 Section Leadership Conference

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More Scouting Events to Know About!

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
9/24/22  Lake District ‘Hooked on Scouting’ Fishing Event
9/24/22  Eagle Empire District BBB Day (BB’s and Bows)
9/30/22 – 10/2/22 Timiqua District Fall Family Campout
10/7/22 – 10/9/22  Riverside Under Seige Campout
10/14/22 – 10/16/22 Lake District Cub Family Campout

Scouts BSA
9/16/22 – 9/18/22  Eagle Empire District Raft Regatta
9/23/22 – 9/25/22 Timiqua District Fall Cook-O-Ree Campout
10/7/22 – 10/9/22  Riverside Under Seige Campout
10/14/22 – 10/16/22 Lake District Fall Camporee – Scout Olympics 
11/18/22 – 11/20/22  Challenger District Fall Camporee – Pioneering

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Colonial District Roundtable
Next Roundtable: Thursday September 15, 2022 at 7pm

We would like to invite you to the Colonial District Roundtable 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!

The September Roundtable will feature a special International Fair to be enjoyed by youth and adult scouts and scouters—from Cubs to Venturing—so bring your youth with you! Attendees will travel from booth to booth learning about the different cultures represented in our district! The Order of the Arrow will be reintroducing the OA Grill in September, so you can pre-order a meal to eat before the meeting (menu and pre-order details below)! Program-specific breakout sessions will be short this month due to the International Fair; but as always, bring your questions and ideas to share! The feature topics of program breakout groups are below: 

Cub Scout Program Breakout: Working with Small Dens and Packs 
Scouts BSA Program Breakout: Leader Recruitment and Succession Planning

Looking ahead to next month…At the October Round Table (10/20/22), we will have a ‘Meet the Troops’ event at which fifth-grade AOL scouts can meet scouts from participating district Scouts BSA Troops. (See separate announcement on signing up your Scouts BSA Troop to participate.) October RT will also include a breakout session on this year’s Recharter process. Recharter leads from every unit are requested to attend this session. 

Thank you all for making our Colonial District Roundtable the most attended Roundtable in the Council!! Don’t forget bring a friend. If you have any announcements or messages you would like to present or convey please contact   Mike Hockman, Roundtable Chair, [email protected]

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At the September Roundtable, the Order of the Arrow will be reintroducing the OA Grill.

Menu and Pricing:
– $5 for pulled chicken, mac and cheese, and water
– $1 each for additional snacks
– $1 for soda

We are working on a way for mobile payment; but for September, please bring cash!

Pre-order your meal here: Meal Pre-Order Form

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Scouts BSA Troops are invited to host a ‘Meet and Greet Table’ at October’s Round Table Meeting to promote your unit to participating Webelos and AOL families. This event grew out of a desire from Webelos/AOL scouts nearing ‘crossover’ time to have a way to interact with a wider range of Scouts BSA troops in the area beyond their traditional feeder troop(s). Last year we held this event for the first time and had over 100 persons in attendance. October RT is on 10/20/22 at Centerpointe Church, setup starting at 6:30pm, with the open Meet and Greet starting around 7:15pm. 

Please register your Scouts BSA Troop to host a table by emailing Mike Hockman at [email protected]. 

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The registration link for the Colonial District Fall Camporee “Journey Through Ancient Egypt” is now LIVE: https://scoutingevent.com/083-2022FallCamporeeJourneyThruAncientEgypt

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If you are considering the National Jamboree, now is the time to take action! The CFC National Jamboree Troops have started meeting. 
For more information and link to registration, go to: cfcjambo.com 

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The 2022 Popcorn Campaign is underway! This fundraiser can be used to fund your entire scouting year. It isn’t too late to participate! The next popcorn order deadline is coming up on 9/16/22. Checkout the popcorn page on the CFC website for  information on everything popcorn: https://www.cflscouting.org/popcorn/

If you have questions, contact our Colonial District Popcorn Kernel, Kathy Vickroy, at [email protected].

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BALOO and IOLS Training Opportunities

BALOO hosted by Colonial & Osceola Districts
Sat. 10/8/22, 1pm – Sun. 10/9/22, 11am
Hal Scott Preserve
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ColonialOsceolaDistrictBaloo#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Challenger District
Sat. 10/8/22, 7:30am – Sun. 10/9/22, 10am
Kars Park, Merrit Island, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ChallengerDistrictBalooIOLSTraining#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Timiqua District 
Sat. 10/29/22, 8am – Sun. 10/30/22, 11am
Lake Ashby Park, New Smyrna Beach, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-TimuquaDistrictBalooIOLSFALLTRAINING

BALOO hosted by Seminole District
Sat. 11/12/22, 8am – Sun. 11/13/22, 11am
Mullet Lake Park, Geneva, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-SeminoleBaloo#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Lake District 
Sat. 11/19/22, 8am – Sun. 11/20/22, 11am
Camp La-No-Che, Paisley, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-LAKEDISTRICTFALLIOLSANDBALOOTRAINING#
 

BSA Aquatics Supervision &
BSA/Red Cross Life Guard

Fri. 9/16/22, 6pm – Sun. 9/18/22, 2pm
Camp La-No-Che

BSA Aquatics Supervision: Available for $100 per participant. Does NOT qualify participant for Lifeguard.

BSA/Red Cross Lifeguard: Available for $175 per participant.  Complete certification for both BSA and Red Cross Lifeguard; MUST complete online pretraining.

More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-61738

NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) FOR YOUTH

Let it be known to all eligible Lads and Lasses, registration for Winter 2022 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is LIVE!

NYLT is an exciting, action-packed week designed to provide youth participants with the leadership skills and experiences they can use at home, at school, on the job, and at their Unit level. Youth are eligible to participate if they are at least 13 years of age, registered in ScoutsBSA, Venturing, or Sea Scouting, and meet rank requirements for their program.

For more information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-nyltwinter

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Udgit Mehta is the Colonial District Merit Badge/Nova/SuperNova Coordinator. All relevant requests to become a Merit Badge Counselor or Nova/SuperNova mentor should be submitted to [email protected]. 
 

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Dear Brothers, 

My name is Mia Lewis, and I am the current Lodja Hodjo Chapter Chief. I am Brotherhood and joined the OA in January of 2020. I am currently a Life Scout and in my Troop I am the OA Rep and a Den Chief. 

The Lodge’s goals for the year are to increase membership and activation, to improve program, and to strengthen the chapters. We will be reintroducing the OA Grill at the September Roundtable (see announcement above). The Chapter is currently working on making our meeting fun and exciting.  

These are our current meeting ideas; please look for more information about these events in your email: 

 In September, have a business meeting via Zoom, and have an in-person bowling night. To determine that date please fill out this form: Best Time for Bowling form 

 In October, a design contest at Roundtable and since it is the month of Halloween, we can wear costumes. If you do, please wear your sash as well. 

In November, a Friendsgiving with family and friends of all Arrowmen. It would include outdoor games and possibly food. 

In December, a cookie contest and holiday party with a toy drive. 

In February, a Root beer float party to welcome new brothers. 

More Important Announcements: 

Fall Fellowship is September 9-11th. Look for more details on the Tipis Lodge website: www.tipisa.org

The Lodge Created the Tipi Pass which is $130. It includes Fall Fellowship 2022, Spring Conclave 2023, Fun-a-Poluza (Service Weekend) 2023, LLDP 2023, the OA Banquet 2023, all the patches for those events, and a special edition Tipi Pass Patch. 

We are considering changing the meeting date please fill out this form to let us know when works best for you: Meeting Date Feedback form

Thank You, 

Mia Lewis 

Lodja Hodjo Chapter Chief 

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The Colonial 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] no later than one week after the previous month’s Roundtable (the fourth Thursday of each month).  

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