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Colonial District September 2023 Newsletter
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September 2023
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We celebrate the following NEW Eagle Scouts in our Colonial District who successfully completed their Eagle Board of Review in August 2023. Congratulations!
Quinlan Herrick, Troop 202
Calvin Jones, Troop 617
Connery Wollam, Troop 617
Trevor Sabitsch, Troop 202
Joshua Chou, Troop 202
Theodore Strawn, Troop 23
Vincenzo Morrison, Troop 202
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The 2023 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, Central Florida Council was able to provide more than 50,000 meals through Second Harvest Foodbank! Our District goal this year is to collect 50,000 pounds of food.
The unit coverage map for the Colonial District is online HERE. Please email me with any coverage area changes. If you are a new unit, let me know the area you would like to cover.
Important Dates:
— Today: Register your unit HERE if you haven’t already.
— October Roundtable: The SFF bags are back and will be provided to the units.
— November 4: Your unit will distribute the SFF bags to residences 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 11: Your unit will canvas your assigned area to collect SFF food donations and deliver/report donations at a district collection site. District collection site locations are on the map and will be at Second Harvest Food Bank and STU Import/Export (* aka The Popcorn Warehouse *). Volunteers will be needed at the collection sites.
Thank you for supporting Scouting for Food and your commitment to serving our youth and community. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Kelli Chou
Colonial District SFF Chair
[email protected]
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Effective August 1, 2023
On May 30, 2023, the National Council, Boy Scouts of America announced a new membership cycle and fee for registration in the BSA.
Beginning August 1, 2023, all new youth and adult members who join the BSA will enroll in a 12-month membership cycle and BSA will cease prorating fees. Both youth and adults will pay the full annual membership fee and will renew their membership on the anniversary month of joining the BSA. Each registered member of the BSA will receive an email notice with a registration renewal link beginning 60 days before the anniversary month they joined Scouting. Unit leaders will receive a copy of the email and must stay engaged in the membership renewal process just like rechartering.
During the upcoming Fall Membership Recruitment season in the Central Florida Council BSA, the newly recruited Scouts will pay $165 for a 12-month membership cycle (includes the National Council’s one-time youth joining fee of $25.00, National membership fees, and the Central Florida Council program fee). Thus establishing their membership anniversary month.
Later in the Fall, Scouts and Scouters currently registered in the Central Florida Council will recharter for the 2024 calendar year in the amount of $140 for youth and $100 for adult leaders (includes National Membership fee and Central Florida Council program fee, the adult fee includes enhanced background checks and general liability insurance).
Please click here for FAQ’s regarding the Central Florida Council’s Program Fee.
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Effective September 1, 2023
Effective September 1, 2023. Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth or female adult program participants.
Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided.
All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered as an adult volunteer or an adult program participant. Adult volunteers must register in the position(s) they are serving in. Registration as a merit badge counselor position does not meet this requirement. Limited exception below for Cub Scout overnight Programs.
Cub Scout Programs – Overnight Exception: Cub Scout parents or legal guardians taking part in an overnight Cub Scout program with their own child or legal ward are not required to register as leaders. All adults must review the “How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” that can be found in the front of each Cub Scout Handbook. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by a registered leader at any time they are with youth members other than their own child/ward. All other overnight adults must be currently registered in an adult fee required position.
Source: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/#a
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Check out this great flyer with tips for Meet the Teacher events and Open House Recruitment events!!! The link shared in the flyer to BSA resources is https://scouting.webdamdb.com/bp/#/folder/11866377/
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The Central Florida Council is in full swing for a great Popcorn Campaign in 2023.Visit the council popcorn hub at https://www.cflscouting.org/popcorn/ for resources and information. If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to our Colonial District Popcorn Kernel Kathy Vickroy at [email protected] or 412-758-9636.
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Colonial District
9/21/23 Colonial District Roundtable—September
9/23/2023 Colonial District Cub Scout Family Fun Day
9/30/23 – 10/1/23 Colonial District BALOO Training
10/19/23 Colonial District Roundtable—October
10/28/23 – 10/29/23 Colonial District IOLS Training
11/16/23 Colonial District Roundtable—November
Central Florida Council
9/8/23 – 9/10/23 Wood Badge Fall Course Weekend 1 (of 2)
9/23/23 – 9/24/23 Wood Badge Fall Course Weekend 2 (of 2)
9/23/23 CFC College of Commissioner Science
9/22/23 – 9/24/23 Wilderness Survival Outpost at Camp La-No-Che
9/29/23 – 10/1/23 Leave No Trace Trainer Course
10/06/23 – 10/07/23 CFC Sunshine Trade-O-Ree
10/06/23 – 10/08/23 Scouts BSA Halloween: Curse of the La-No-Che Kraken
10/13/23 – 10/15/23 Cub Halloween at Camp La-No-Che (1 of 3)
10/20/23 – 10/22/23 Cub Halloween at Camp La-No-Che (2 of 3)
10/27/23 – 10/29/23 Cub Halloween at Camp La-No-Che (3 of 3)
11/4/23 Scouting for Food – Bag Distribution Day
11/11/23 Scouting for Food – Food Collection Day
11/17/23 – 11/19/23 Liger Growl Weekend 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. 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 can be accessed through the council calendar at https://www.cflscouting.org/calendar/
Cub Scouts
9/23/23 Seminole Shooting Sports Extravaganza
9/30/23 Eagle Empire District BBB Day (BB guns, Bows and Arrows, Basic Camping Skills)
9/30/23 Lake District Hooked on Scouting Fishing Event
10/7/23 Orlando City Soccer Scout Night
10/7/23 – 10/8/23 Timuqua District Cub Family Camp Out
10/27/23 – 10/29/23 Lake District Cub Family Camp Out
Scouts BSA
9/9/23 Osceola District 2023 Merit Badge Academy
9/22/23 – 9/24/23 Timiqua District Fall Camp-Arrgh-Ree
9/30/23 Timuqua District ILST Training (for Scouts)
10/7/23 Orlando City Soccer Scout Night
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Next Roundtable: Thursday, September 21, 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 September Roundtable will be held on Thursday 9/21/23! 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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Colonial District will be hosting Cub Scout Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 23rd at Center Pointe Community Church, 10am—2pm. Cub Scouts will be able to participate in shooting sports (archery, bb’s), arts and crafts, and more!
This is a FREE event covered by the Central Florida Council Program Fee. However, registration is required. Register at https://scoutingevent.com/083-ColonialCubScoutFamilyFunDay
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The Colonial District Fall Camporee for Scouts BSA troops will be held at Moss Park December 1—3, 2023.
More information coming soon!
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Camp La-No-Che is offering a NEW Wilderness Survival themed campout September 22—24, 2023. Scouts throughout the weekend will engage in experiences centered around Wilderness Survival. Instructors from multiple disciplines will be incorporated into this weekend experience for Scouts to learn from in classroom, outdoor, and scenario activities. This program will feature sessions where multiple topics including opportunity to complete the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, most of the requirements in the Search and Rescue Merit Badge, and Leave No Trace Awareness.
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-WSO
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Scouts BSA Halloween The Curse of the La-No-Che Kraken is coming for one weekend only, October 6-8, 2023! This event is for Scouts BSA Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts.
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ScoutsBSAHalloween
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Cub Halloween is THE Cub Scout Event of the Year! It’s a SPOOKY good time for the Entire Family! Three weekends! October 13-15, 20-22 & 27-29
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-CubHalloween
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Calling all Lion & Tiger Scouts!!!! The Liger Growl weekend coming to Camp La-No-Che November 17-19 is just for YOU! This year we are learning about and celebrating all different kinds of HEROES! Our First Responders, Military, Community and yes, even our TV and movie HEROES. It will be AMAZING! Come with your den, come with your pack, or come as a family – but make you sure you don’t miss this FUN-filled weekend!
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-LigerGrowl
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Orlando City SC invites Scouts of the Central Florida Council out to Scout Night on Saturday, October 7th, at 7:30 versus the New England Revolution. Each scout in attendance will receive a patch to pick up during the match.
More information and discounted ticket purchase through the event link on the CFC Website: https://scoutingevent.com/083-OrlandoCitySoccerNight
Or purchase discounted tickets directly through Orlando City HERE.
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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
BALOO hosted by Osceola District
Fri 9/29/23, 6:00pm – Sun. 10/1/23, 1:00pm
South Port Park, Kissimmee, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-OsceolaDistrictBaloo#
BALOO hosted by Colonial District
Sat. 9/30/23, 8:00am – Sun. 10/1/23, 12pm
Moss Park in Orlando, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ColonialDistrictBaloo
BALOO hosted by Seminole District
Sat. 10/21/23, 8:00am – Sun. 10/22/23, 11:30am
Magnolia Park in Apopka, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-SeminoleBaloo#
IOLS hosted by Riverside District
Sat. 10/21/23, 7:30am – Sun. 10/22/23, 12pm
Camp Chance in Cocoa, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-RiversideIOLS
IOLS hosted by Colonial District
Sat. 10/28/23, 8:00am – Sun. 10/29/23, 12pm
Moss Park in Orlando, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ColonialDistrictIOLSTraining
BALOO/IOLS hosted by Challenger District
Sat. 10/28/23, 8:00am – Sun. 10/29/23, 10am
Camp Chance in Port St John, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ChallengerDistrictBalooIOLSTraining#
BALOO/IOLS hosted by Timuqua District
Sat. 10/28/23, 8:30am – Sun. 10/29/23, 11:00am
Scout Hut in Deland, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-TimuquaDistrictFallBalooIOLStraining
BALOO/IOLS hosted by Lake District
Sat. 11/18/23, 8:00am – Sun. 11/19/23, 5:00pm
Camp La-No-Che
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-LakeDistrictFallIOLSBALOO#
Leave No Trace Trainer Course
Fri. 9/29/23, 6:30pm – Sun. 10/1/23, 2:30pm
Camp La-No-Che
Open to youth 14 and older and all adult leaders, this BSA / Center for Outdoor Ethics Leave No Trace Trainer Course will you an understanding of the impacts that we make when we are camping, hiking and using the outdoors. It will also give the youth the necessary tools to fulfill their duties in the NEW Outdoor Ethics Guide Troop Position of Responsibility.
More info and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-LNTFall
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Last call to register for Fall Wood Badge! Dates are September 8-10 & September 23-24, 2023. Click here to sign up: https://scoutingevent.com/083-WoodBadgeFallCourse2023
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All Cub Scout Program Leaders are strongly encouraged to complete BALOO training. Colonial District is hosting a BALOO training at nearby Moss Park Saturday, September 30th, 8:00am – Sunday, October 1st, 12pm. There is no fee for BALOO training, as it is one of the trainings fully covered by the CFC Program Fee. But you do need to register!
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ColonialDistrictBaloo
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Colonial District is hosting an IOLS Training at nearby Moss Park Saturday, October 28th, 8:00am – Sunday, October 29th, 12:00pm. There is no cost for this event, as it is covered by the CFC Program fee. But you do need to register.
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ColonialDistrictBaloo
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Please note the following information for Life scouts working on their Eagle Rank:
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.
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Michelle Adamick is the Colonial 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.
Also, with system updates to Scoutbook over the summer, 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 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.
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Tentative Dates 2023-2024:
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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