Narcoossee District May 2024 Newsletter

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Narcoossee District May 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!

Harrison Case Dooley, Troop 202
Mattingly Michael Marinaccio, Troop 36
Jadon Michael Duff, Troop 240
Jesse Antonio Borrero, Troop 125
Donovan Clifford Rentz, Troop 662
Alexander Godfrey Seidl, Troop 173
Dante Jaramillo-Vasconez, Troop 202
Parker Andrew Forness, Troop 205
Jacob Bruce Cukier, Troop 205
Braeden Cole Larson, Troop 173
Leo David Pleskach, Troop 173

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Congratulations to the Scouters, Scouting Units, and Local Organization being honored with 2023 Colonial District Awards at the final Colonial District Banquet on May 23, 2024! All members of the former Colonial District are invited to attend the banquet and join in the celebration. 

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Alex Lewis, Crew 2319, Troop 631, and OA Chapter Adviser; Nydsomi Rivera, Troop 23; Dominique Rodriguez, Pack 15 and Troop 175
 
PACK of the Year: Pack 418, chartered by Hope Presbyterian Church at Lake Nona
BSA TROOP of the Year: Troop 173, chartered by Kiwanis of Avalon Park 
VENTURE CREW of the Year: Crew 911, chartered by Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
 
CUBMASTER of the Year: Michael Callahan, Pack 617
SCOUTMASTER of the Year: Aaron Sherman, Troop 617
VENTURE ADVISOR of the Year: Brian Ribaric, Crew 25
 
ASSISTANT CUBMASTER of the Year: Brian Carroll, Pack 39
ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER of the Year: Evan Yaris, Troop 23
 
COMMITTEE CHAIR of the Year: Nancy Mireles, Pack 617
 
COMMITTEE MEMBERS of the Year: Jacqulynn Williams, Pack 617; Cheryl Thompson, Troop 175 

ROUNDTABLE COMMISSIONER of the Year: Rick Currey
 
SHINING LIGHT AWARD: STU Import/Export
 
DISTRICT CHAIR AWARD: Wendy Bray, District Communications, Troop 202

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The patch displayed in the photo—designed by Ruth Currey—received the most votes at the Narcoossee District April Round Table meeting and will be our official Narcoossee District patch. Thanks to all who attended the Round Table and cast a vote on the design options. And thanks to the amazing artists who submitted designs. It was a tough decision, as the three options were all amazing. 

Here is Ruth’s explanation of her thoughts in designing the patch: I tried to incorporate aspects of both districts from their logos and patches while also bringing in the new components. For Osceola, I tried to incorporate the knots that used to surround the perimeter of their image. I tried to take the central stream idea from the Colonial patch, and I incorporated the theme of orange groves from several different council patches that have been created over the past few years. Then, I added the bear to the center to stand as our new identity*. 

*The name ‘Narcoossee’ comes from the Creek Indian word for ‘black bear.’

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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. The Eagle Scout Project Proposal should include completion of the Preliminary Cost Estimate and, if approved by Dr. Phillips Charities, where you will get the matching funds. It must have Council approval prior to submission.

For more information and application: https://www.cflscouting.org/dr-phillips-charities-eagle-service-project-grant-application/

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Narcoossee District 
5/9/24 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (Virtual)—May
5/16/24 Narcoossee District Round Table—May **Program Launch**
5/23/24 Former Colonial District Banquet

Central Florida Council 
5/10/24 Council Recognition Banquet 2024
Select weeks in May, June, and July – Cub Summer 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 are super excited about the 2024-2025 Program Kickoff event taking place at this month’s Narcoossee District Roundtable Meeting on Thursday, May 16th, 7-8:30pm @ Center Pointe Community Church (9580 Curry Ford Rd; Orlando 32825). This event is designed to support unit leaders (including youth leaders) with learning about local opportunities for Scouting units in preparation for the 2024-2025 Scouting year. Please join us for this special once-a-year event!

Our District and Council will be hosting tables, so you can be informed and make the most of the resources available! Come learn about events and training on the district calendar, the Eagle process, how to become a Merit Badge counselor, how to get involved in the Order of the Arrow (OA), the provisional program for Summer camp at Camp La-No-Che, awards Scouts and Scouters can work on throughout the year, and more. Don’t forget to grab a hot-off-the-presses copy of the Council Program Guide!

Program Launch is also a great time to connect with our District Executive—Shauna Prince— to confirm or update your unit information (e.g., meeting day/time/location, Key 3 leaders for 2024-2025) and discuss your Unit’s needs. 

The bottom line is that this is the event you do not want to miss because attending will help you provide “unparalleled experiences for more youth.”

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All Scouts and Scouters who were affiliated with the Colonial District in 2023 are encouraged to attend! 

Questions about the banquet? 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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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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Due to high demand, a second offering of Eagle Week has been added, July 21 – 27. AND spots with non-AC accommodations have been added to the original week, July 7 – 13. 

Eagle Week is an intensive one-week experience for Scouts BSA youth focused on Eagle-required Merit Badges. Participants take Eagle Merit Badge programs of their choosing in the morning and afternoon, and in the evening are invited to engage in special Troop Time Activities arranged through various camp program areas including: Adventure Camp, Aquatics, & Shooting Sports. Classes take place in air-conditioned spaces at Camp La-No-Che, and air-conditioned sleeping accommodations are available. 

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

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BALOO and IOLS Training Opportunities

BALOO & IOLS hosted by Eagle Empire District
Sat. 6/1/24, 6:00pm – Sat. 6/2/24, 6:00pm
Camp Ithiel in Gotha, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-EagleEmpireBalooIOLS#

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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Tipisa Lodge Service Weekend 2024 will be held May 17-19, 2024. More information and registration:  https://scoutingevent.com/083-SW24

An OA Ordeal Makeup Opportunity will be held in conjunction with Service Weekend (May 17-19) for eligible candidates. More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-76962

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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