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Narcoossee District Newsletter

April 2026

Narcoossee District

4/9/26 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting

4/11/26 Narcoossee District Life to Eagle Seminar

4/16/26 Narcoossee District Roundtable

4/18/26 Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby

5/1/26 – 5/3/26 Narcoossee District Camporee

Central Florida Council

4/10/26 Scout Shabbat

4/10/26 – 4/12/26 Academy & Trades Weekend

4/24/26 – 4/26/26 The Beast’s Revenge 2026

Stay connected between newsletters! Join the Narcoossee District Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bs5WGQEkx/

Congratulations to Our Latest Eagle Scouts!

Warm congratulations to the following Narcoossee District scouts for recently completing the Eagle rank!

Hamsika Addanki, Troop 4202

Allison Moitoza, Troop 4184

Caydin Moore, Troop 175

Elizabeth Winter Clayton, Troop 4613

Ethan Vaz, Troop 175

Charlie Reed, Troop 202

2025 Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year

Congratulations to Timothy Clayton of Troop 800 for being selected by Narcoossee District for the 2025 Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year recognition! Timothy’s project was assembling backpack emergency kits for Deerwood Elementary School. The staff and students will benefit from this project because they will have access to things like ponchos in case of severe rain, tarps to sit on if the ground is hot or wet, first aid supplies in case someone gets hurt while they can’t access the building and a reflective vest to make it easier for the students to find a trusted adult during an evacuation. It also contains small items that the teachers can give the students to play with to help ease their minds and distract them if they are scared.  This will have a very positive impact on everyone at Deerwood Elementary School because it will help them have an easier time during a stressful situation.

Scouting America 250th Anniversary Challenge

In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary, every unit is encouraged to complete 250 hours of community service in 2026.  Every hour matters. Every act strengthens a community. Every service project builds character.

More information and ideas: https://www.scouting.org/service/a250/

Seeking Staff for District Training

Do you enjoy sharing your scout knowledge with other adults? Be a force multiplier for scouting!

Our district training chair—Josh Lueck—is assembling a team of adult Scouters to staff Narcoossee District BALOO and IOLS training in Fall 2026.

Both courses will be held at Moss Park on weekend of October 4-5, 2026.

If you are interested in serving on district training staff for these courses, reach out to Josh Lueck at [email protected]

NARCOOSSEE DISTRICT EVENTS

Narcoossee District Committee Meeting

April 9

The Narcoossee District Committee will be meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm. The location of this in-person meeting is SpringHill Suites by Marriot Orlando Lake Nona (Address: 13700 Boggy Creek Rd; Orlando, FL 32824).

This meeting will be 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].

Narcoossee District Roundtable

April 16

All adult leaders and scout parents interested in getting more involved in Scouting are invited to attend the Narcoossee District Roundtable, which is typically be held on the third Thursday of every month at Center 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 4/16/26. 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 Ruth Currey at [email protected].

Life to Eagle Seminar

April 11

Narcoossee District is hosting a Life to Eagle Seminar on Saturday, April 11th,  9:30am—12:00pm at The First Presbyterian Church of Kissimmee (15 Church St., Kissimmee, FL 34741). This event is intended for Star and Life Scouts, their parents, Scoutmasters, Advancement Chairs, and Eagle Mentors. Participants can expect a detailed review of the process and paperwork involved in earning the Eagle rank. Scouts should wear Class A uniform and bring a filled water bottle and  pen/paper for note taking.

This event is free, but registration is required: https://scoutingevent.com/083-LifetoEagleSeminar

Questions? Contact the seminar leader, Theresa Martinez at [email protected]

Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby

April 18

🏁✨ LET’S-A GO, CUB SCOUTS!! ✨🏁

It’s time to rev those engines and level up… our Pinewood Derby is coming!! 🎮🚗💨

🍄🎯 Mario-Themed SUPER Derby Fun!
Get ready for a high-energy race day inspired by your favorite Mushroom Kingdom adventures! Costumes, creativity, and SPEED encouraged!

📅 April 18, 2026
📍 Centerpointe Community Church, 9580 Curry Ford Road, Orlando FL 32825
2025/2026 LIONS – AOLS dens welcome! (even if crossed over!)

⏰ CHECK-IN & INSPECTION: 10:00 AM (REQUIRED for ALL racers!)
🏁 RACES START: 11:00 AM

🚨🚨 IMPORTANT:
You MUST register ahead of the event in order to race!
👉 Registration Link: 

https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeDistrictPWD2026

Please read and review race rules on registration page! #BePrepared

🎨 Create a new car for this event or race THIS YEARS car again!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cheer on your fellow scouts!
🍄 Maybe even spot Mario & friends! 😉

Let’s make this a race to remember  ⭐

Narcoossee District Spring Camporee

May 1-3

Unidentified lights. Strange symbols. Mysterious devices in the woods…

Camp La-No-Che needs troops to step up and defend it!

Join us May 1st–3rd for a high-adventure, alien-themed weekend packed with patrol competition, teamwork, and skill-building — all land-based operations.

Mission Features include orienteering & tracking challenges, pioneering and patrol-based competitions, survival and signaling scenarios, time at the rifle range, night mission activity, as well as patrol cooking and classic campfire time.

This is a weekend built for leadership, teamwork, and testing your Scout skills.

**May 1st–3rd**
**Camp La-No-Che**

The aliens may be advanced…
But they’re no match for trained Scouts who live by the Oath and Law.

Be Prepared. The mission begins May 1st.

Registration is open now: https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcoosseeCamporee

Narcoossee District Annual Banquet

May 28

SAVE THE DATE!

The Narcoossee District Annual Awards Banquet will be held on the evening of May 28th!

Dinner, fellowship, celebration of Scouting, and recognition of individuals and units receiving district awards

More details and registration link coming soon!

Cub Scout Summer Day Camp

Hosted by Narcoossee District

July 6-10

Registration is now open for Summer 2026 Cub Scout Day Camp! This summer, Cub Scouts who are entering 1st–5th grade in the 2026/27 school year are invited to a day camp experience in DinoTopia, a world where dinosaurs and brave explorers team up for the coolest adventures ever! Campers will enjoy epic games, crafts, range and target activities, and complete 3 elective adventures from the cub scout program.

Narcoossee District is hosting Session 6B of Cub Scout Day Camp on July 6-10 at Center Pointe Community Church. Additional sessions on different dates are being held throughout the Central Florida Council.

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

Want to Help? All Central Florida Council Summer Cub Day Camps are made possible by amazing adult and troop-level youth volunteers. You can volunteer for a half-day, full day, multiple days, or the whole week. See full details on volunteering on the registration page linked above. If you have additional questions about volunteering for the Cub Day Camp session hosted by Narcoossee District, reach out to Camp Director Maggie Wirick at [email protected].

CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNCIL EVENTS

Scout Shabbat

April 10

⚜️ You are invited to Scout Shabbat! ⚜️ 

Come celebrate the values of Scouting at a special Shabbat service honoring service, leadership, reverance and community. Scouts are encouraged to attend in full uniform. Scouts and guests of all faiths are welcome — we can’t wait for you to join us!

Hosted by the CFC Jewish Committee on Scouting.

RSVP by April 5th: www.tinyurl.com/scoutshabbat2026

Academy & Trades Weekend
For Adults and Scouts BSA/Venturing Youth
At Camp La-No-Che

April 10-12, 2026

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

The Beast’s Revenge 2026
For Scouts BSA/Venturing
At Camp La-No-Che

April 24-26, 2026

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

Scouts BSA Summer Camp 2026

For Scouts BSA/Venturing

At Camp La-No-Che

Week 1: June 21 – 27

Week 2: June 28 – July 4

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

National Youth Leadership Training 2026

For Scouts BSA/Venturing

At Camp La-No-Che

July 5 – 10

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

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCOUTS

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 these events as well as event with a ‘save the date’ status can be accessed through the council calendar at https://www.cflscouting.org/calendar/

Cub Scouts

4/11/26 Riverside District Pinewood Derby

5/16/26 – 5/17/26 Eagle Empire Spring Cub Family Campout

Scouts BSA

4/10/26 – 4/12/26 Lake District Spring Camporee

4/17/26 – 4/19/26 Challenger & Riverside Camporee

4/24/26 – 4/26/26 Timuqua District Spring Camporee

5/1/26 – 5/3/26 Eagle Empire Aviation Camporee

5/30/26 Weather Merit Badge Class

TRAINING – ADVANCEMENT – FUNDRAISING

Your Training Update!

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 current with the new Safeguarding Youth training or the legacy Youth Protection training. 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 & IOLS

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Eagle Empire District

Sat 4/10/26 6:00pm – Sun 4/12/26 1:00pm

Camp Ithiel in Gotha, FL

Info & Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-EagleEmpireSpringBALOOIOLS#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Timuqua District

Sat 4/11/26 7:00am – Sun 4/12/26 1:00pm

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deland, FL

Info & Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-TimuquaDistrictSpringBalooandIOLSTraining#

BALOO/IOLS hosted by Lake District

Sat 4/25/26 8:00am – Sun 4/26/26 4:00pm

Camp La-No-Che

Info & Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-110922

Academy & Trades Weekend
(includes courses formerly offered ‘Training Weekend’)

Fri. 4/10/26 2:00pm – Sun. 4/12/26
Camp La-No-Che

For registered leaders in all programs, La-No-Che Summer Staff applicants, Scouts BSA/Venturing Youth

Training opportunities include Aquatic Supervision, COPE Level 1, Cub Scout Range and Target Sports, Red Cross Life Guard Certification, Wilderness First Aid, and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

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

Fall Wood Badge 2026

Have you taken Wood Badge yet?! 👀

Love the 80s & 90s? This one’s totally rad and calling your name! 📼✨

Don’t stop… believin’ 🎶 Your next adventure in leadership is here!

Big vibes, big growth, and memories that will live forever young 💃🕺

So don’t be a wallflower, jump on in! 🌟
Because this course? It’s gonna be all that and a bag of chips 😎

Ready to spice up your life and lead like a rockstar? 🤘🔥

👉 Join us… you know you wanna 😉

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

Questions? Contact course director Joy McGregor, 321-591-2999, [email protected]

Advancement Reminders for Life Scouts

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]

4. 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/

5. The Council has a new online tool for Eagle Rank Applications, which eliminates the need to mail paperwork until after the BOR is completed and provides support for completing the application and real-time tracking of status.  The tool and instructions for use are available at http://eagleapp.cflscouting.org/

6. To schedule an Eagle Board of Review (EBOR) with the district, a unit representative or the Eagle Candidate should send a request to the district advancement team at [email protected]. The request should identify possible available dates for the EBOR, and if known, provide a location and preferred time. A Scout may make this request, but must have coordinated with and cc their Unit Advancement Chair when doing so. When requesting, please allow for enough time to obtain reference letters, and provide multiple dates to aid in ease of scheduling.

Merit Badge Counselor Memo

Michelle Adamick is the Narcoossee District Merit Badge/Nova/SuperNova Coordinator. Here are links to two flyers designed to help scouts with the merit badge process:

Flyer #1: How to Earn a Merit Badge – Step by Step
For scouts, parents/guardians, scouting leaders, and advancement chairs — this guide walks you through the merit badge process step-by-step so you’ll know exactly what to expect. Click here for downloadable PDF.

Flyer #2: Finding a Merit Badge Counselor Made Easy!
For unit leaders and advancement chairs — this resource explains how to find a merit badge counselor for a Scout when you don’t already have one available. Click here for downloadable PDF.

All requests to become a Merit Badge Counselor or Nova/SuperNova mentor should be submitted to Michelle at [email protected]. Questions can be sent to Michelle by email or call/text at 972-358-6171.

Camp Card 2026

Key Dates Remaining for Camp Card 2026:

May 21, 2026 – Camp Card Settlement at District Round Tables

May 24, 2026 – Prize Submission Deadline

Join the Central Florida Council Camp Card Facebook Group for the latest updates on the 2026 Camp Card Campaign. If your Pack/Troop is in need of more Camp Cards reach out to the Camp Card Team and we can get them to you. We can also make them available for checkout/pickup at the April Roundtable if requested.  

Camp Card Team:

Kimberly Orosco [email protected]

David Tota [email protected]

Toni Lugo (Narcoossee District Pack Rep.) [email protected]

Jacqueline Warden (Narcoossee District Troop Rep.) [email protected]

FROM THE OUSSAUNA CHAPTER CHIEF

Tipisa Lodge Order of the Arrow

OA Brothers affiliated with the Oussauna chapter can connect with chapter leadership and stay up-to-date on chapter activities via the chapter BAND account. Join the chapter BAND here: https://band.us/n/aca20dU8m9K7n

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

FINAL NOTES

Narcoossee District Leadership 2026

District Chair—Kathy Vickroy, prefers communication by text or phone

412-758-9636, [email protected]

District Commissioner—John Rhodes, prefers communication by text

904-742-7848, [email protected]

District Executive—George Gagel, prefers communication by email

912-536-9897, [email protected]

District Executive—Haley Helton, prefers communication by phone call

407-455-2628, [email protected]

A few others…

District Vice Chair—Ron Randolph, [email protected]

District Membership Chair—Holly Strawn, [email protected]

District Training Chair—Josh Lueck, [email protected]

District Advancement Chair—Dan Morrison, [email protected]

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