Narcoossee District April 2024 Newsletter

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Narcoossee District April 2024 Newsletter

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

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Warm congratulations to the following scouts in the Narcoossee District who earned the Eagle rank in March 2024!

Tyler Thompson, Troop 175
Jonah Bradley Downs, Troop 62
Carter Bryan DeLoach, Troop 24
 

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Come cast your vote for the Narcoossee District Patch at the Narcoossee District Round Table meeting on April 18th. The design with the most votes will become the official patch of the Narcoossee District.

Kudos to the amazing artists who have contributed designs (above). All three are so good, it is a really hard choice. 

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Troop 173 (boys) has three crews going to Northern Tier, and two seats have opened up. We are looking to fill with qualified scouts (boys) or a scout/parent pair (parent must be registered BSA leader, but can be male or female). We will depart Orlando June 6 and return 14.  Our itineraries will be in the US, so no passport is needed.  Please contact ASM Mike Stefanelli at [email protected] or (973) 420-5043 for details.  

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District banquets for the former Osceola and Colonial districts are scheduled in May to honor and celebrate the achievements of the former districts’ scouts and scouters in 2023. These will be the final events of the former districts that merged to become the current Narcoossee District. You are invited and encouraged to attend the banquet of the former district with which you were affiliated in 2023! More details on each of the former districts’ banquets below. 

Registration (RSVP) will be available soon through the Central Florida Council BSA calendar event. 

Questions? Contact Ruth Currey at [email protected].

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The Annual Council Recognition Banquet is being held on the evening of Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Rosen Centre Hotel. This event brings together Scouts and Scout families throughout Central Florida to honor last year’s Class of Eagle Scouts for achieving the highest rank in Scouting.  We also recognize outstanding adult Eagle Scouts with the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award, and local Scouters for their contributions to the Scouting program with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. 

The 2023 Eagle Scouts ticket is complimentary and additional reservations for family and friends may be purchased online only.

More information and ticket reservation:
https://scoutingevent.com/083-82003

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Narcoossee District 
4/11/24 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (In-person)—April
4/15/24 STEM/Nova Opportunity for Cub Scouts, hosted by Narcoossee Scouters
4/17/24 STEM/Nova Opportunity for Scouts BSA, hosted by Narcoossee Scouters
4/18/24 Narcoossee District Roundtable—April
4/27/24 – 4/28/24 IOLS Training hosted by Narcoossee District
5/3/24 Former Osceola District Banquet
5/3/24 – 5/5/24 Raft Regatta Scouts BSA Spring Camporee at Camp La-No-Che, co-hosted by Eagle Empire District and Narcoossee District
5/9/24 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (Virtual)—May
5/16/24 Narcoossee District Round Table—May
5/23/24 Former Colonial District Banquet

Central Florida Council 
4/5/24 – 4/7/24 Camp La-No-Che Academy & Trades, Inventing, and Challenges 
4/12/24 – 4/14/24 The Beast’s Revenge at Camp La-No-Che
4/19/24 – 4/21/24 Spring Family Cuboree at Camp La-No-Che
5/10/24 Council Recognition Banquet 2024
5/27/24 – 5/31/24 First Week of Summer Cub Day Camps (locations vary)
Every week in June – Camp La-No-Che Summer Camp
6/23/24 – 6/29/24 National Youth Leadership Training at Camp La-No-Che

Order of the Arrow 
5/17/24 – 5/19/24 OA Service Weekend & Ordeal Opportunity

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We would like to invite you to the Narcoossee District Roundtable, which will typically be held on the third 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 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 April Roundtable will be held on Thursday, 4/18/24. At this month’s Round Table, we will be voting to determine the Narcoossee District Patch design. Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scout leaders.

Looking ahead…the May Roundtable on 5/16/24 we will have our Annual Program Launch event—a Scouting fair of sorts in which local businesses will host booths at which they will share program opportunities for scouting units. Please mark your calendar and bring friends! 

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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Cub Scout Nova “Tech Talk” – April 15th, 6pm-7:30pm
Open to all Cub Scouts of rank Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. Come join us for a fun and interactive “Tech Talk” workshop at the Hart Memorial Central Library in Kissimmee. This event is perfect for Cub Scouts eager to explore the world of technology. Delve into the fascinating world of technological advancements as we explore the latest innovations shaping our future. From artificial intelligence to renewable energy, this session promises to ignite your curiosity and inspire a deeper understanding of how technology impacts our daily lives. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to earn your Cub Scout NOVA award! Limited to 25 participants. Register here: https://cubnovaapril.eventbrite.com/

BSA Nova “Next Big Thing” – April 17th, 6pm-7:30pm
Open to all BSA Troop Scouts. Step into the realm of creativity and innovation with our upcoming session on the BSA Nova Award: “Next Big Thing.” Join us for an exciting event at the Hart Memorial Central Library in Kissimmee. Unleash your inner inventor as we dive into the exciting world of product design and development. From brainstorming ideas to prototyping and testing, this session will empower you to bring your imagination to life and create the next big thing. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to earn your BSA NOVA award! Limited to 25 participants. Register here: https://bsanovaapril.eventbrite.com/ 

Questions? Contact Nova Counselor and event coordinator Jeremy Jordan at [email protected]. 

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Narcoossee District is teaming up with Eagle Empire District to put on a RAFT REGATTA for the Scouts BSA Spring Camporee. This event will be held May 3-5 at Camp La-No-Che. Event will include Youth Raft Competition, Adult Raft Competition, Sink-O-De Mayo Fun Run, Spirit Award, Titanic Award, Time Shaver Awards, and much more. 

Unit registration is requested by 4/26/24. 

More information, including Leader Guide and Registration:  
https://scoutingevent.com/083-72176
 

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Scouts BSA Troops and Venturing Crews are invited to come to Camp La-No-Che April 12-14 to participate in a fun-filled weekend of events ranging from Shooting Sports, Aquatics and Adventure Camp.  Take charge of your own FUN and choose you activities. 

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

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The Spring Family Cuboree will be held at Camp La-No-Che April 19-21, 2024. Ever want to go camping and just enjoy the surroundings? Maybe take a short canoeing trip or a hike? Take time to listen and see the nature and beauty of the great outdoors? THIS is what the Cuboree is all about – it’s a “Back to the Basics” weekend with canoeing, hiking, learning scout skills like first aid, weather preparedness and safety, and of course, shooting sports and swimming. It’s a great weekend for the entire pack or individual families.

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

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Cub Scout Day Camp offers all Scouts a fun, exciting, and productive week of Scouting for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grade. Week-long camps are being held during various weeks in May, June, and July at different locations throughout the Central Florida Council. 

Regardless of location, day camp will be a fun-filled week with a focus on Outdoor Adentures! Our Volunteer Directors are hard at work developing a program with FUN and unique ways to learn and enjoy the great outdoors. Cub Scouts receive a patch, t-shirt (2 FREE SHIRTS IF REGISTERED EARLY!), and all program materials with their registration fee. Cub Scouts are expected to wear their camp t-shirt every day during camp. Extra shirts may be purchased for an additional fee during the registration process. 1st Grade Tiger Scouts MUST have an adult partner with them at camp all week per BSA guidelines!

Cost:
$145 per person when paid in full at least 4 weeks BEFORE the start of your Day Camp (Receive patch & TWO Free shirts!)
$165 per person when paid in full WITHIN 4 weeks of the start of your Day Camp (Receive patch & ONE Free Shirt)
***There are a limited number of Camperships available to cover up to half of the registration cost. Apply through the registration process by May 1st to be considered. 

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

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Week-long Scouts BSA summer camp is being offered at Camp La-No-Che all four weeks of June 2024! Program Guide, Leader Guide, and Course Catalog are all now available. 

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

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The Central Florida Council will be offering a summer NYLT course at Camp La-No-Che June 23-29, 2024. This course is for youth 13 years and older who are involved in the Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Sea Scouts program. Scouts must be First Class rank or higher, have a unit leader recommendation, have completed ILST, and have prior experience camping at a summer camp or other week-long program. 

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is the ultimate Youth Leadership Training available in the Council! It is an exciting, action-packed course 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. Attendees will gain the confidence and knowledge to run the Unit program in an atmosphere that is Scouting at its best!

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 most 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

4/27/24 Timuqua District Cub Scout Shooting Sports Extravaganza

Scouts BSA

4/19/24 – 4/21/24 Lake District Spring Camporee—CLUE theme
4/20/24 Law Merit Badge Day, hosted by FAMU College of Law
5/3/24 – 5/5/24 Raft Regatta Spring Camporee, hosted by Eagle Empire District and Narcoossee District

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BALOO and IOLS Training Opportunities

IOLS hosted by Narcoossee District
Fri. 4/26/24, 7:00pm – Sun. 4/28/24, 12:00pm
Lake Mills Park, Chuluota, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeDistrictIOLSTraining

IOLS hosted by Seminole District
Sat. 4/27/24, 8:00am – Sun. 4/28/24, 11:30am
Lake Mills Park, Chuluota, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-SeminoleDistrictSpringIOLS#

BALOO & IOLS hosted by Timuqua District
Sat. 4/27/24, 8:30am – Sun. 4/28/24, 11:00pm
Scout Hut in Deland, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-TimuquaDistrictSpringBalooIOLSTraining

BALOO & IOLS hosted by Lake District
Sat. 4/27/24, 8:00am – Sun. 4/28/24, 4:00pm
Camp La-No-Che
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-LakeDistrictSpringIOLSandBALOO

Leave No Trace Trainer Course
Fri. 4/19/24, 6:30pm – Sun. 4/21/24, 2:30pm
Camp La-No-Che

This BSA / Center for Outdoor Ethics Leave No Trace Trainer Course will give 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.  Adults and youth 14 years and older are encouraged and welcome to attend to learn how to minimize your impact when recreating outdoors and become better stewards of the land.

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

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. Participants will better learn to understand and appreciate diversity and differences in our society. They will learn skills that will make them a better Scout leader!
 
Registration for the Fall 2024 Wood Badge course is now OPEN! The course dates are as follows:

-Virtual Orientation: August 24, 2024, 10am – 12pm, online
-Weekend 1: September 6 – 8, 2024 @ Camp La-No-Che
-Weekend 2: September 28 – 29, 2024 @ Camp La-No-Che

More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-WoodBadgeFallCourse2024
 

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Stan Richards and Theresa Martinez are leading the Narcoossee District Eagle Advancement Team. If you have Eagle Advancement questions or requests, you have the option to contact either one of them. However, generally speaking, Stan is taking the lead for units geographically located in Orange County, and Theresa is taking the lead for units geographically located in Osceola County. You can contact Stan Richards at [email protected] and Theresa Martinez at [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. 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. 

 3. Eagle Boards of Review (EBOR) will be held by appointment at a location coordinated by the District. The Eagle Scout Candidate should contact Stan Richards or Theresa Martinez for further guidance on how to proceed, which may or may not entail the Troops obtaining their own representatives for their EBOR. 

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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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The 2024 Camp Card Fundraising Campaign runs through April 27th. You can check out the Council Camp Card Webpage HERE for information and resources. If you have any questions, reach out to the council Camp Card lead, Cherise Czaban, at [email protected].

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

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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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