Narcoossee District March 2024 Newsletter

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Narcoossee District March 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 February 2024!

Carlos Angel Valencia Gonzalez, Troop 617
Benjamin Cole Morris, Troop 617
Colin Hunter Brennan, Troop 205
Ethan Alexander Porter, Troop 125
Adam Nathaniel Ratliff, Troop 184
Andrew John Herrmann, Troop 617
Brian Edward Herrmann, Troop 617
Trevor McKay Shaw, Troop 24
Cole Michael Jones, Troop 617

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Join the Camp La-No-Che Team in a FACEBOOK LIVE session THIS Wednesday, March 6th @ 6pm to learn about Spring and Summer programs at Camp La-No-Che for Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts. Leaders, Scouts, and Parents are invited to join the session to learn and get your questions answered!

Click on this link and mark “Going” to receive reminders as our event approaches!

In the meantime, check out the Camp Resources page today: 
–camplanoche.com/camp-resources/

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District Cub Scout Shooting and/or Adventure Days
District Cub Scout Family Campouts
District Webelos Woods
District Scouts BSA Fall Camporees
District Scouts BSA Spring Camporees
Annual District Banquets
Certain District Adult Leader Trainings
Central Florida Council University of Scouting

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The Narcoossee District leadership invites everyone in the district to submit patch design ideas for our Narcoossee District between now and April 1st. We will then share the submitted designs via the district Facebook group and newsletter. Finally, we will vote to determine a winner at the April Narcoossee District Round Table meeting.

Designs can be submitted by sharing them on the Narcoossee District Facebook group. OR if you prefer to submit privately (and have your design shared anonymously), you can email your design to Wendy Bray at wendyscout2@gmail.com

***The designs featured above were contributed by James Selph and Ruth Currey. 

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Do you have leaders in your unit who qualify for requirement-based awards, such as Training Awards and the Scouter’s Key Awards? We encourage you to review the requirements and submit award applications for leaders who meet the criteria! We will recognize recipients of these awards in May at the (separate) District Recognition Banquets hosted by the former Osceola and Colonial Districts. Applications can be submitted year-round to our Narcoossee District Training Chair, Dominique Rodriguez, at ccdrpack15@gmail.com. But please submit by April 1st to ensure applications will have enough time to be processed ahead of this year’s banquet. 

Den Leader Training Award
This award recognizes den leaders who have completed training, tenure, and performance requirements. Click here for Den Leader Training Award Application. 

Scouter’s Training Award
This award can be presented to registered adult leaders who have two years’ tenure in their unit and have completed position-specific training and other performance requirements designed to encourage and recognize those who give of their resources to make the unit successful.  For more information, reference the application appropriate to your program (linked below):
Application for Cub Scouts
Application for Scouts BSA
Application for Venturing

Scouter’s Key Award
The Scouter’s Key Award is a recognition for primary leaders who complete advanced tenure, training and performance requirements as a Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, Venturing Advisor, Sea Scouting Skippers, District Committee or Commissioner. 
For more information, reference the application appropriate to your program/role (linked below):
Application for Cubmaster’s Key
Application for Scoutmaster’s Key
Application for Advisor’s Key
Application for District Committee Key
Application for Unit Commissioner Key 

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Narcoossee District is starting an online archive of Eagle Scout Service Projects that have been completed by youth in our district. This online archive will be housed on the (new) Narcoossee District website at https://narcoosseebsa.org/. The vision of this archive is to be a space to share and honor the amazing projects completed by our Eagle Scouts while also providing aspiring Eagle Scouts with a resource for learning about projects completed in our local area. While contributing to the archive is completely optional, we hope you will encourage Eagle Scouts in your unit to participate. 

Big thanks to Rajan Sambandam for being the first scout to contribute to the archive. Be sure to check out Rajan’s article about his Eagle Project “Forget Me Not Park” at this link: https://narcoosseebsa.org/index.php/2023/11/01/forget-me-not-park/

Here are instructions for scouts who wish to have their Eagle Project included in the archive: 
Please share a written description of your Eagle Project (100 – 300 words) and up to 3 pictures to be posted in the Narcoossee District Eagle Scout Service Project Archive on the Colonial District website.  It is absolutely fine to copy-paste text from your Eagle Scout Service Project Report! In your writeup, please be sure to identify the project beneficiary and explain what the project entailed, including the expected impact. You might also consider including details on the number of volunteers that supported the project and the total number of volunteer hours, why you decided to do this project, and what you learned about leadership through the project implementation. Submit via email to wendyscout2@gmail.com. ***Be sure to copy your parent on the email, to be in compliance with BSA youth protection policy. 

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Narcoossee District 
3/7/24 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (Virtual)—March
3/14/24 Narcoossee District Roundtable—March (Note: This is 2nd Thursday.)
4/6/24 Narcoossee District ‘Life to Eagle’ Seminar
4/7/24 Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby
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 – 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
5/23/24 Former Colonial District Annual Recognition Banquet

Central Florida Council 
3/14/24 – 3/17/24 Spring Break Mini-Camp at Camp La-No-Che
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
5/27/24 – 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 March Roundtable will be held on the SECOND Thursday, 3/14/24. Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scout leaders.

If you have any announcements or messages you would like to present or convey at Roundtable, please contact Mike Hockman, Roundtable Chair, at mikehockman1@gmail.com

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The Narcoossee District Life to Eagle Seminar is taking place on Saturday, April 6th, 9:30am – 12:00pm, at The First Presbyterian Church in Kissimmee (15 Church St.; Kissimmee, FL 34741). 

Open to all Star and Life scouts and their parents, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Advancement Chairs, and Eagle Mentors. 

Class A uniform is mandatory for all scouts. Bring a water bottle and pen/paper to take notes. 

There is no fee, but registration is requested. The event registration will be available on the Central Florida Calendar soon. 

If you have questions, reach out to Theresa Martinez at osceoladvancementchair@gmail.com. 

 

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Narcoossee District will be holding a District Pinewood Derby competition on April 7th from 9:30AM until 12:00PM at Sport Subaru South (9951 S Orange Blossom Trail). We are looking for Scouts and their cars from all over the district to compete against each other and see who has the fastest car in Narcoossee District.

OPEN TO CUBS, FAMILY, AND ADULTS. There will be both a Cub Scout division and an “Outlaw” division so that everyone can partake in the fun.

AWARDS: Trophies for placement will be awarded in the Cub Scout Divisions for overall placement. There will also be certificates for the following: Most Unique, Best Theme, Kid’s Choice, Best Paint Job, and District Choice.

COST: Fee is $5 to enter a derby car. 

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

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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 jeremy.jordan@yahoo.com. 

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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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Act Now! Stake claim for your unit and complete registration today for your upcoming “Journey to Adventure,” taking place March 14-17. A spring time adventure at Camp La-No-Che which allows Units and Scouts to mix and match programs, to get more out of their Spring Break! Whichever programs your Scouts select, they will be learning skills, having fun, and making memories with friends new and old alike. Opportunities exist for Scouts to attend as a unit, as well as individuals in our Provisional Units!

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

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Take part in our NEW annual event featuring programs and events incorporating sports, health, safety and training! This new event will combine what was formally, “Safety/Summit Weekend” into a program for Scouts BSA, Venturers, Adult Leaders, and La-No-Che Seasonal Staff Applicants. This program will allow these groups to come together and participate in training, learning, fellowship, and fun! 

The Trades, Inventions, and Challenges offering for Scouts BSA allows scouts to explore Careers in the Trades like Automotive Maintenance, Electricity, Plumbing, Welding and Woodworking as well as the fields of Game Design and/or Inventions through work on up to two of the related merit badges. 

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

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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

3/9/24 – 3/10/24 Cub Scout Family Overnighter ‘Splash-a-palooza’ hosted by Eagle Empire District
4/27/24 Timuqua District Cub Scout Shooting Sports Extravaganza

Scouts BSA

3/15/24 – 3/17/24 Riverside District Spring Camporee 
4/5/24 – 4/7/24 Timuqua District Spring Camporee ‘Hunger Games’
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

BALOO & IOLS hosted by Challenger District
Sat. 3/9/24, 7:30am – Sun. 3/10/24, 11:00am
Kars Park in Merritt Island, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-ChallengerDistrictBALOOIOLSTraining# 

IOLS hosted by Narcoossee District
Sat. 4/27/24, 8:00am – Sun. 4/28/24, 12:00pm
Moss Park in Orlando, FL
More information and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/083-NarcooseeDistrictIOLSTra

IOLS hosted by Seminole District
Sat. 4/27/24, 8:00am – Sun. 4/28/24, 11:30am
Camp Reboot at Camp La-No-Che
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

Camp La-No-Che Academy (Formerly ‘Training Weekend’) 
Fri. 4/5/24 – Sun. 4/7/24, times vary by program
Camp La-No-Che

Training offerings for Adults and Youth who meet age requirements include: 

Aquatic Supervision
Life Guard Certification (RED CROSS & BSA)
COPE LEVEL I
Cub Scout Shooting Sports
Wilderness First Aid

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

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 scouterstan@gmail.com and Theresa Martinez at osceoladvancementchair@gmail.com.

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 ColonialMB1@gmail.com. 

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 Central Florida Council is gearing up for a Great Camp Card Fundraising Campaign in 2024! The Camp Card Fundraiser is an excellent opportunity for Scouts to raise money for their unit and their programs by selling discount cards in their local community. These cards offer discounts to popular local businesses, and the proceeds from the sales go directly to support the Scout’s unit. The sale runs from January 18th 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 cherise.czaban@scouting.org.

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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 wendyscout2@gmail.com at least one week ahead of a given month’s publication date.  

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