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Narcoossee District Newsletter—April 2025

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Narcoossee District Newsletter
April 2025

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Narcoossee District 
4/10/25 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (In-person)
4/17/25 Narcoossee District Roundtable 
4/17/25 Narcoossee District Life to Eagle Seminar (at RT)
4/25/25 – 4/27/25 Narcoossee District IOLS Training
4/27/25 Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby
5/01/25 Narcoossee District Combined Commissioner & Committee Mtg (Virtual)
5/2/25 – 5/4/25 Narcoossee District Spring Camporee (for Scouts BSA)

Central Florida Council 
4/11/25 – 4/13/25 LNC Spring Family Camporee (for Cubs)
4/25/25 – 2/27/25 LNC The Beast’s Revenge Camping Weekend (for Scouts BSA)

Click here for full Narcoossee District Calendar, Jan 2025 – May 2026

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Congratulations to our Latest Eagle Scouts!

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

Hannah Blackstone, Troop 4800
Foster Kelly, Troop 662
Brayden Leonard, Troop 662
Bryce Walker, Troop 617
Zachary Burr, Troop 184
Lucas Palacio, Troop 33
Vincent Do, Troop 716
Aaron Vera-Rodriguez, Troop 175

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Kudos to Narcoossee District Spring 2025 Wood Badgers!

Narcoossee District was well-represented at the Spring 2025 Wood Badge course. Thank you to our district Scouters who served as staff. And CONGRATULATIONS to the participants from our district who have now completed the in-person portion of the course and are starting to ‘work their tickets.’ We are excited to see the amazing things you accomplish! 

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Seeking Adult Leaders to Serve as Training Staff
for Narcoossee District IOLS, April 25-27, 2025

Do you enjoy sharing your scout knowledge and skills with other scout leaders? Leaders like you are needed to assist in training for the Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) course being held at Moss Park April 25-27, 2025. The course is divided into many training segments on various topics. If you can help out, please contact District Chair Kathy Vickroy ([email protected] 412-758-9636) or District Training Chair Bob Harper ([email protected] 407-209-4414) to discuss course segments/topics that are a good fit for your skills and interests. 

This is also a memo for anyone who is need of IOLS training…don’t wait till the LAST SECOND to register. Register TODAY to take advantage of this great opportunity to complete IOLS in our local area with a training team of leaders from our district. 

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Seeking Adult & Youth Volunteers for Cub Day Camp

The 2025 Narcoossee District Cub Scout Day Camp Directors are seeking Adults and Scouts age 14+ to volunteer at the cub day camps being hosted by our district. Volunteers can help out for 1/2 a day, 1 day, a few days or all 5 days. General information for volunteers and volunteer registration can be found on the event page for Central Florida Council Cub Scout Day Camps. For questions about needs and open positions at a specific Day Camp, email the Camp Director for the session of interest. Dates, location, and camp director contact for day camps hosted by our district are listed below. REMINDER: Youth who send an email to a camp director MUST copy their parent to be in compliance with the ‘no one-on-one contact’ youth protection policy. 

Session 6A—Narcoossee District, Osceola County—will be held June 9-13, 2025 at the First Church of The Nazarene in Kissimmee. Director is Stephanie Blackstone, [email protected].  

Session 6B—Narcoossee District, Orange County—will be held July 14-18, 2025 at Center Pointe Church in Orlando. Director is Elle Vail, [email protected]

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COMMISSIONER’S MINUTE

From Narcoossee District Commissioner, John Rhodes

As we roll into the Spring and Summer of the Scouting Year, are we listening (to the Scouts, Fellow Scouters, Leaders)? In the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey tells of a father who came to him saying, “I can’t understand my kid. He just won’t listen to me.” Covey patiently tried to get the dad to see the inconsistency of his statement. You don’t understand people by getting them to listen to YOU. You understand them when you listen to them. Covey suggests that there are 5 levels of listening:

We may be ignoring anther person, not really listening at all.
We may be pretending to listen.
We may be practicing selective listening, drifting in and out of the conversation and paying attention to only parts of the what the other person is saying.
We may be listening attentively.
Very few of us practice the 5th level, the highest form of listening – Empathetic listening, listening with intent to understand; to get inside the Scout’s/Scouter’s frame of reference; seeking to understand them emotionally and intellectually.

Let’s raise our listening game to level 5, with our family, our kids, our Scouts and our fellow Scouters.”

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NARCOOSSEE DISTRICT EVENTS

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Narcoossee District Committee Meeting

The April Narcoossee District Committee Meeting will be held in-person at 7:00pm on Thursday April 10, 2025. The meeting will be held at the SpringHill Suites by Marriot Orlando Lake Nona (Address: 13700 Boggy Creek Rd; Orlando, FL 32824). 

The District Committee Meeting is attended primarily by District Committee Members, BUT it is an open meeting and all district members are welcome. If you are interested in getting involved in the administration of the district, contact the Narcoossee District Chair, Kathy Vickroy, at [email protected] or 412-758-9636.

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Narcoossee District Roundtable
Next Roundtable: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm

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 April Roundtable will be held on Thursday 4/17/25. Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA/Venturing leaders. There will also be a ‘Life to Eagle’ seminar offered (no registration needed, see next announcement for more details) and Session 3 of 3 of the Communications Merit Badge Class with Dorothy Sokowski (for youth who are registered). 

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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Life to Eagle Seminar at April Round Table

A short-form Life to Eagle Seminar will be offered at the Narcoossee District April Round Table meeting. This session will provide a 30-minute overview of the Life to Eagle process followed by Q&A. No registration, just show up!

When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 7:15pm—8:15pm (during Round Table)
Where: Centre Point Community Church, 9580 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando, FL 32825
Target Audience: Star and Life Scouts. Adults who support these youth are welcome, but time for questions will be prioritized to scouts.
What to Wear/Bring: Class A uniform, pen/paper for note taking 
Questions? Contact the seminar leader, Dan Morrison at [email protected]

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Narcoossee District IOLS Training

Narcoossee District is hosting Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) April 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm to noon on April 27, 2025. This course is for new Scouts BSA Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors. This is also good if you are a Webelos or Arrow of Light leader preparing to move into Scouts BSA.

More info and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeDistrictIOLSTraining

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Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby

Get ready, set GO! Narcoossee District will be hosting a Pinewood Derby on Sunday, April 27th 9:30—11:00am at Sport Subaru South on Orange Blossom Trail. Cub Scouts, come race your car and compete for the title of Narcoossee District’s fastest car! Enjoy refreshments and snacks at the Fueling Station, Get your Pit Pass and come see all the cool designs. Parents, adults and leaders enter your car in the adult competition and see who ranks first. Start your engines.

Registration requested by Thursday, April 17th!

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

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“Cook or Be Cooked” Spring Camporee

The Narcoossee District is joining forces with Seminole and Eagle Empire districts to put on a Spring Camporee for Scouts BSA troops on May 2-4, 2025 at Camp LaNoChe. The theme is “Cook or be Cooked”.  The Leaders Guide for this event is now available on the registration page! As a reminder, this is a no-cost event as the fee is covered by the council program fee. 

More information and registration:
 https://scoutingevent.com/083-CookorbeCookedSpringCamporee2025
 

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Narcoossee District Recognition Banquet

The Annual Narcoossee District Recognition Banquet will be held at Centre Point Community Church on…

Thursday, May 22, 2025

More information and registration coming soon!

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Looking Ahead to SUMMER…

Spread the word! Narcoossee District is hosting two sessions of Cub Scout Day Camp this summer! The theme is INVENTION CONVENTION! Cub Scout Day Camp offers boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grade in the 2025-26 school year a full week of FUN and exciting activites related to the Invention Convention theme. Activities will also provide opportunity to earn 3 elective adventures and 2 target and range belt loops.  

Session 6A—Narcoossee District, Osceola County—will be held June 9-13, 2025 at the First Church of The Nazarene in Kissimmee. Director is Stephanie Blackstone, [email protected].  

Session 6B—Narcoossee District, Orange County—will be held July 14-18, 2025 at Center Pointe Church in Orlando. Director is Elle Vail, [email protected]

Additional sessions on different dates are being hosted by other districts throughout the Central Florida Council. 

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

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CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNCIL EVENTS

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Camp La-No-Che Spring Family Cuboree
For Cub Scouts and their families
At Camp La-No-Che
April 11-13, 2025

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

The Beast’s Revenge 2025
For Scouts BSA and Venturing
At Camp La-No-Che
April 25-27, 2025

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

Camp La-No-Che Summer Camp 2025
For Scouts BSA and Venturing
At Camp La-No-Che

Two weeks to choose from:
– Week 1: June 22 – 28, 2025
– Week 2: July 6 – 12, 2025

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

Eagle Week 2025
For Scouts BSA 
At Camp La-No-Che

Three weeks to choose from:
– Week 1: June 15 – 21, 2025
– Week 2: July 13 -19, 2025
– Week 3: July 20 – 26, 2025
***AC and non-AC accommodations available

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

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

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MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCOUTS!

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Events Hosted by Other CFC Districts

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
4/25/2025 – 4/27/2025 Timuqua District Cub Family Campout
4/27/2025 Eagle Empire Cub Scout Fishing Derby

5/3/2025 Seminole District Scout Family Fishing Derby
 

Scouts BSA
5/2/2025 – 5/4/2025 Timuqua District Triwizard Tournament (Spring Camporee) 
 

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Now is the time to register for the 2026 National Jamboree! The Central Florida Council is actively recruiting contingent members to join us! This event is open to Scouts 12-17 years old and who are at least First Class Rank. We are also recruiting Venturing Scouts who are 14-20 years old. Participants need to register now to secure their spot in the contingent.

We would also like to come visit your units to share information about the National Jamboree. Please reach out to Joshua Ryan, [email protected] or 321-431-8560, to arrange a visit!

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TRAINING – ADVANCEMENT – FUNDRAISING

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Your Training Update! Get Trained Today!
 

Please pass the word to all parents and volunteers that our scouts deserve trained leaders. As unit leaders, imagine a pack, troop, crew, or ship with 100% trained leaders!
 
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 Narcoossee 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/IOLS hosted by Timuqua District
Sat. 4/12/25, 8:30am – Sun. 4/13/25, 11:00am
Scout Hut in Deland, FL
More information and registration: 
https://scoutingevent.com/083-TimuquaDistrictBalooTraining#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Challenger District
Sat. 4/12/25, 8:00am – Sun. 4/13/25, 5:00pm
KARS Park in Merrit Island, FL
More information and registration: 
https://scoutingevent.com/083-ChallengerFallBalooIOLSTraining#

IOLS hosted by Narcoossee District
Fri. 04/25/25, 6:00pm – Sun. 04/27/25, 12pm
Moss Park in Orlando, FL
More information and registration: 
https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeDistrictIOLSTraining

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Lake District
Sat. 4/26/25, 8:00am – Sun. 4/27/25, 4:00pm
Camp La-No-Che in Paisley, FL
More information and registration: 
https://scoutingevent.com/083-LakeDistrictApril2025IOLSBALOO#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Eagle Empire District
Sat. 5/2/25, 6:00pm – Sun. 5/4/25, 1:00pm
Scout Hut in Deland, FL
More information and registration: 
https://scoutingevent.com/083-EESpringBALOOIOLS

Level 2 COPE Training

Fri. 5/2/25, 6pm – Sun. 5/4/25, 4pm
Camp La-No-Che in Paisley, FL
For Registered Adult Leaders who have Level 1 COPE Training, Youth age 16+ can attend but must be 21+ to be certified

Training will cover basic knots, artificial structure rigging, inspection of structure, administrative procedures, emergency procedures, facilitation and processing of groups, belay and spotting techniques, and more. 

More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-COPElevel2
 

Cub Scout Rangemaster & NRA RSO Training Class
Hosted by Riverside District

April 19, 2025
Scout Post, 2401 Post Rd., Melbourne, FL

Cub Rangemaster Training 8am – 11am
This training is to become a certified BSA Cub Scout Rangemaster and run BB, Archery, and Slingshot ranges for your district/council events. Must be a registered leader, 18 years or older. Scouts who are 16, with recommendation of Scoutmaster, can train to be a Junior Rangemaster to support Rangemasters in operation of a BSA range. Can be taken without RSO.  

NRA Range Safety Officer Class 12pm – 6pm
Take this NRA course and demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. Open to registered Scouters only and must be taken with Cub Rangemaster Training. Must be 21 yrs old to be certified NRA RSO. Scouts who are 16+ can take the course but won’t be certified. 

Signup deadline is April 18: https://tinyurl.com/CubRM-RSO

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 Fall course dates are as follows:

-Orientation: Aug. 3, 2025
-Weekend 1: Aug. 30, 2025 – Sept. 1, 2025 @ Camp La-No-Che
-Weekend 2: Sept. 20-21, 2025 @ Camp La-No-Che

More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-WoodBadgeFallCourse2025

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Advancement Reminders for Life Scouts
 

Stan Richards, Dan Morrison, and Theresa Martinez are leading the Narcoossee District Eagle Advancement Team. You can submit proposals and general Eagle advancement inquiries to [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. Within the Project Proposal, the District Information requested on Page B should be entered as: Narcoossee Eagle Chair; (407) 889-4403; 1951 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703; [email protected]

3. 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. Electronic proposal submissions should be sent to [email protected]

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 the District Advancement team member specified by Council after application verification to schedule 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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District Merit Badge, Nova, Supernova Memo
 

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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Camp Card Fundraiser 2025
 

Contact our Narcoossee District Camp Card Chair, Brittany Pickren at [email protected], if you have questions or need assistance with Camp Cards.

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FROM THE OUSSAUNA CHAPTER CHIEF

TIPISA LODGE ORDER OF THE ARROW

Oussauna is Narcoossee District’s chapter of the Tipisa Lodge Order of the Arrow. If you are a brother, 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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FINAL NOTES

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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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