Narcoossee District December 2024 Newsletter

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Narcoossee District December 2024 Newsletter

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

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Warm congratulations to scouts in the Narcoossee District who have earned the Eagle rank in the last month!

Jacob Blaney, Troop 62
Zein Barakat, Troop 617
Thomas Kennedy, Troop 192
Kanaan Walsh, Troop 4148
Landon Story, Troop 910
Benjamin Visconti, Troop 424

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The 2024 Narcoosee District BALOO Training held at Moss Park in November was well-received and appreciated by the 22 Parent and Cub Scout Leaders in attendance. In the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) course, participants are introduced to BSA policies, skills, and ideas for planning and implementing a pack overnighter. The networking and fellowship is pretty awesome too!

Big thanks to our District Training coordinator—Dominique Rodriguez—and her training team of volunteer Scouters, including Elaine Vail, Josh Lueck, Mario Jimenez, Bob Harper, Jeremy Jordan, Jason Kardos, and Linda McAvoy.

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The process for individual membership renewals is now separated from the process for unit renewal. Individual youth and adult BSA memberships are now a set 12 month term from the time of registering regardless of when the unit renews.

Unit Renewals: Our Central Florida Council requests Unit Renewals for Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships be submitted by December 15, 2024. More information on Unit Renewals for Central Florida Council units can be found here: https://www.cflscouting.org/unit-recharters/

Youth & Adult Individual Membership Renewals: Unit rosters in My.Scouting.org list the membership expiration date for each youth and adult in the unit. Unit leadership can assist unit youth and adults with knowing WHEN their membership is due for renewal and how to go about renewing their individual memberships. National BSA has created resources with step-by-step instructions for (1) Units renewing their members, (2) Parent renewing their youth’s membership, and (3) Adults renewing their own membership. See https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Key-Steps-for-Membership-and-Unit-Renewal-11-13-24.pdf

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Virtual Camp Card Kickoffs are scheduled December 7th and 9th. Make sure your unit has at least one leader attend a Camp Card Kickoff to get all the information about the 2025 Camp Card Campaign. Register now for a Kickoff event to get all the tips and tools you need to succeed: bit.ly/25Kickoff

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BSA Units from all programs are requested to record service hours in Scoutbook. This can be done by the Key 3 (CM, CC, COR), Advancement Chair, or someone officially designated as a Key 3 delegate in My.Scouting.org via Organization Manager. Only these positions have access to the Internet Advancement system in which the service hours are to be logged. 

Sign-in to Scoutbook, https://scoutbook.scouting.org/
Select ‘Internet Advancement’ from the menu. (Note: Only certain positions have access to the Internet Advancement system. If you don’t see ‘Internet Advancement’ you may not have access. See explanation above.)
Select all scouts who have completed a given service activity (checkmark on left of name)
Click ‘Record Progress’ (located on gray bar) and then ‘Service hours’ 
Identify the date of the service project on the calendar, then click ‘Create New Activity.’
Complete the fields for project information, location, and details. 
Indicate amount of participation hours using the ‘basic’ if everyone did the same number of hours. (Basic is usually good enough for cub scouts.) 

Scouts identified in step 3 are included already. 
Estimate number of non-registered participants (siblings and parents) in the fields that request that information.
To include registered leaders, click on ‘Add Person’ in the top right of this page and select the registered leaders’ names from the list. 

Click ‘Record and Finish.’ 

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Paper Rockets are a great craft for a celebration! 

Materials: Paper cut to 3” x5 ¾” – or your desired size, Scotch tape, Plastic straw, Markers / crayons / colored pencils, Pencil

Instructions: 

Decorate the paper.  You might want to wrap the paper around a pencil first to see how much space will be seen on one “side” of the rocket
Roll the paper around a pencil on the long side of the paper and tape the open edge of paper to seal it
Close the top of the rocket with scotch tape 
Insert a plastic straw in the open end at the bottom and blow to “launch”

Source with step-by-step picture directions: http://curiouskangaroos.blogspot.com/2011/07/paper-rocket.html
 

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Narcoossee District 
12/5/24 Narcoossee District Commissioner & Committee Meeting (Virtual)
12/6/24 – 12/8/24 Narcoossee District Fall Camporee for Scouts BSA
12/12/24 Narcoossee District Roundtable—December (Note: 2nd Thursday)
1/9/25 Narcoossee District Commissioner & Committee Meeting
1/10/25 – 1/12/25 Oussauna Chapter (Narcoossee District) OA Ordeal Weekend
1/16/25 Narcoossee District Roundtable—January 
1/17/25 – 1/19/25 Narcoossee District Webelos Woods
2/13/25 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting
2/20/25 Narcoossee District Roundtable—February 

Central Florida Council 
12/6/24 – 12/8/24 LNC Cub Holiday Weekend (1 of 2)
12/13/24 – 12/15/24 LNC Cub Holiday Weekend (2 of 2)
12/20/24 – 12/23/24 LNC Scouts BSA Winter Camp Session A
12/26/24 – 12/31/24 CFC National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 
12/27/24 – 12/30/24 LNC Scouts BSA Winter Camp Session B
1/2/25 – 1/5/25 LNC Scouts BSA Winter Camp Session C
1/31/25 – 2/2/25 CST-16 2024 College of Commissioner Science
2/7/25 – 2/9/25 Camp La-No-Che Activity Weekend (CLAW)
2/8/25 Central Florida Council District Leadership Summit

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When: December 6-8, 2024
Where: Moss Park (12901 Moss Park RD Orlando, FL 32832)
Hosted by Troops 617 and 4617 and Crew 617
 
Hello, Narcoossee District!  617 units are excited to host this year’s Narcoossee District Camporee!  The event will be the first weekend of December (December 6-8) at Moss Park in southeast Orlando.  We have an exciting Moana themed event planned.  Activities will be themed around characters and activities you will have seen in the movie – Capture the Coconut (a variation on Capture the Flag), Arrow Spears, Navigating with Maui , strength games and an obstacle course.  Plan ahead for a Polynesian inspired cookoff competition and bring your patrol’s best Hula or Haka dance for our closing campfire.  A full leaders guide will be available soon.  The event itself is no cost!, though troops will be on their own for meals. If you have questions, contact Aaron Sherman at [email protected]. 

Registration Link: https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeFallCamporee

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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 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 December Roundtable will be held on the SECOND Thursday of December, Thursday 12/12/24, so it has a bit more separation from the school holiday break. 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 Mike Hockman, Roundtable Chair, at [email protected]

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With cancelation of the Council Camporee, Narcoossee District has been cleared to hold its annual Webelos Woods event on January 17-19 for Webelos and AOL scouts and their families. During the day, scouts will participate in individual competitions, and team competitions, including a lash box derby (for units that bring a derby car to race). In the evening, patrols will present songs and skits at campfire, and Crew 911 will lead a flag retirement demonstrating multiple methods. This cost of this event is covered by the Council Program Fee (so no additional cost). Webelos and AOL patrols are, however, responsible for bringing and preparing their own meals. 

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

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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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Cub Holiday 2024
For Cub Scouts and their Families
At Camp La-No-Che
Two weekends to choose from: Dec 6-8 or Dec 13-15

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

Winter Camp 2024/2025
For Scouts BSA Youth, Venturers, Sea Scouts
At Camp La-No-Che
Three sessions this year: Dec 20-23, Dec 26-31, Jan 2-5

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

Winter National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
For Scouts BSA Youth, Venturers, Sea Scouts
At Camp La-No-Che
December 26-31, 2024

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

Camp La-No-Che Activity Weekend (CLAW)
For Cub Scouts and their Families, AND
For Scouts BSA Youth, Venturers, and Sea Scouts
At Camp La-No-Che
February 7-9, 2025

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

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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/

Cub Scouts
12/6/24 – 12/8/24 Lake District Cub Family Campout
12/6/24 – 12/8/24 Challenger District Webelos Woods
2/07/25 – 2/09/25 Seminole District Cub Family Campout
 

Scouts BSA
12/06/24 – 12/08/24 Timiqua District Fall Camporee
12/06/24 – 12/08/24 Eagle Empire District Fall Camporee
12/06/24 – 12/08/24 Seminole District Fall Camporee
12/06/24 – 12/08/24 Challenger District Fall Camporee

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Calling all scouts! You are invited to participate in a once in a lifetime opportunity at this years Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday, December 28, 2024 (3:30pm kick-off). We need your help in presenting the colors pre-game. Join us on the field, as they sing the National Anthem and you are part of the pageantry. 

Space is limited, so buy your tickets now. Tickets for Central Florida Council, Scouting America families start at only $35 for a lower bowl ticket. This is 40% off the price for regular tickets in that area. 

More information and tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/BSPT24

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BALOO and IOLS Training Opportunities

BALOO hosted by Seminole District
Sat. 02/01/25, 8:00am – Sun. 02/02/25, 12pm
Magnolia Park in Apopka, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-SeminoleDistrictBalooTraining#

2024 College of Commissioner Science

Fri 01/31/25, 5:00pm – Sun 02/02/25, 10:00am
Camp La-No-Che in Paisley, FL

The college of commissioner science (CCS) is an annual training event for registered commissioners. It helps the commissioner stay current in policy, techniques, and application of commissioner service to units. Please be sure to review the Course Catalog prior to beginning the registration process.

More information, course catalog, and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-CST162024CCS#
 

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 Spring course dates are as follows:

-Virtual Orientation: Feb. 15, 2025, 10:00-11:00am, online
-Weekend 1: Feb. 28, 2025 – Mar. 2, 2025 @ Camp La-No-Che
-Weekend 2: Mar. 22-23, 2025 @ Camp La-No-Che

More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-87143

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With Lynette Dukes’ retirement, some responsibilities have shifted around at the Central Florida Council office….

Eagle Scout applications, Venturing Summit applications, and Meritorious Award applications should now be directed to Lilly Bruno, [email protected]. 

Nova and Supernova Award applications should now be directed to Theresa Martinez, [email protected], and Mac Griffith, [email protected].

SCOUTS BSA LEADERS, PLEASE NOTE: 
After a scout’s Eagle Board of Review (EBOR) is complete, units should NOT record the date of the Eagle Board of Review Rank achievement in Scoutbook, as it delays the certification process with national.  

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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. 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/

 4. 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. 

5. After the EBOR is complete, units should NOT record the date of the Eagle Board of Review Rank achievement, as it delays the certification process with national.  

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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 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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