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Colonial District March 2023 Newsletter<\/p>\n
Latest news and updates from the Colonial District of Central Florida Council BSA.<\/span><!–<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n View this email in your browser<\/a> \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n We celebrate the following New Eagle Scouts in our Colonial District. Congratulations!<\/span><\/p>\n Nicholas James, Troop 24 <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Attention all Life Scouts! The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook has been updated. All earlier versions of the workbook need to be copied over to the new 2023A before district review.<\/p>\n Download the NEW Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook PDF from the National website at: Please note that the \u201cSignature Page\u201d (Page H) has not changed in the NEW Workbook Project Proposal section. If you have approval signatures already, you do not need to get them again. Just attach a printable image of that page with the NEW Workbook.<\/p>\n If you have questions or concerns contact your Scout Leader or Mentor.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n It is time again to recognize and celebrate our District’s outstanding volunteers by honoring them with Awards! We know there are many great volunteers helping in our District and Units who are deserving of recognition for their tremendous efforts!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Please take a moment to submit nominations for District Awards, including\u00a0Individual Leadership Awards\u00a0<\/strong>for different positions,\u00a0Unit of the Year Awards<\/strong>, and for the highest honor in our district\u2014the\u00a0District Award of Merit<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n More information and links to nomination forms for these District awards and Council-level awards: <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 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 at the Annual Colonial District Recognition Banquet in May. Applications can be submitted year-round to our Colonial District Training Chair, Dominique Rodriguez, at ccdrpack15@gmail.com<\/a>. But please submit by April 1st to ensure applications will have enough time to be processed ahead of this year’s banquet.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Den Leader Training Award<\/strong><\/span> Scouter\u2019s Training Award<\/strong><\/span> Scouter\u2019s Key Award<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n The Annual Colonial District Recognition Banquet <\/strong>will be held at Centerpointe Church on Thursday, May 25, 2023<\/strong>!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Be sure to nominate your unit’s stand-out volunteers for awards by the April 1st deadline.\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Are you or do you know a Scout who has an ‘almost-finished’ partial merit badge that just needs sign-offs on one or two remaining requirements from a qualified Merit Badge Counselor? Colonial District will have Merit Badge Counselors available\u00a0to support Scouts with sign-offs on partials\u00a0at the March Roundtable meeting (3\/9\/23, 7pm, Centerpointe Church). Scouts should bring their blue card and be ready to provide evidence of completion of requirements in need of sign-off. \u00a0<\/p>\n More Merit Badge Counselors are needed to support this initiative. If you can help out, please email our Roundtable Commissioner, Mike Hockman, at\u00a0mikehockman1@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 2\/25\/2023 Notice from the Scoutbook Advisory Council:\u00a0<\/p>\n In an attempt to get off the blacklist and get e-mail flowing \u00a0reliably again, Scoutbook accounts with the following characteristics \u00a0have been set to No E-Mail:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Any adult accounts with NO current BSA registrations and NO \u00a0connections to youth accounts as Parent\/Guardian or Other Family Member<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Any youth accounts with NO current BSA registrations and NO connections to any adults<\/p>\n Users can enable their e-mail again by logging in to Scoutbook and \u00a0navigating to My Account \u2192 E-Mail and turning the Messaging Opt-Out \u00a0slider to the left so the background is gray.<\/p>\n Source:\u00a0https:\/\/discussions.scouting.org\/t\/february-25-2023-scoutbook-updates-e-mail-addresses\/347055<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Thanks to all who were in attendance at the Colonial District Merit Badge University held at Keiser \u00a0University on 12\/10\/22. If your scouts need help connecting with a Merit Badge Counselor they worked with that day, reach out to\u00a0Matt Hartigan<\/strong> at\u00a0matt.hartigan@cflscouting.org<\/a>. He will be happy to provide contact information.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Colonial District\u00a0<\/strong> Central Florida Council\u00a0<\/strong> Order of the Arrow\u00a0<\/strong> \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n More Scouting Events to Know About!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Did you know that Colonial District scouts\/units are welcome to attend events hosted by districts throughout <\/em><\/strong>the Central Florida Council? Below are some of the upcoming events that your scouts\/unit can register for today. More information and registration for each event can be accessed through the council calendar,\u00a0https:\/\/www.cflscouting.org\/calendar\/<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Cub Scouts<\/strong> Scouts BSA<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Colonial District Roundtable \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n We would like to invite you to the Colonial District Roundtable, which is typically held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Centre Point Community Church (9580 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825<\/a>).\u00a0Doors open for gathering at\u00a06:30pm, and opening flag is at\u00a07pm. Roundtable is a great way for Scout leaders to share ideas, network and get information about our Council and District. Ideally, every unit in our Council should try to have at least one leader attend every month so that you can take what you learn to your Units!<\/p>\n This month’s March Roundtable<\/strong>\u00a0will be held THIS THURSDAY, on\u00a03\/9\/23, so we catch you before the OCPS Spring Break week!\u00a0Come ready\u00a0to\u00a0NOMINATE your unit’s stand-out volunteers\u00a0for annual district awards! Nomination forms can be completed and submitted in-person at Roundtable.\u00a0Come early to enjoy dinner from the OA Grill\u2014see details in next announcement.\u00a0<\/p>\n This month’s program breakout groups will feature the following topics. Please bring your ideas and questions!<\/p>\n \tCub Scout Program Breakout: Preparing for the Annual Planning Conference Looking ahead…the April Roundtable will be held on 4\/20\/23. Then at May Roundtable on 5\/18\/23 we will have our Annual Program Launch event\u2014a Scouting fair of sorts in which\u00a0local businesses will host booths at which they will share program opportunities for scouting units.\u00a0Please mark your calendar and bring\u00a0friends!\u00a0<\/p>\n If you have any announcements or messages you would like to present or convey at Roundtable, please contact Mike Hockman, Roundtable Chair, at\u00a0mikehockman1@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The OA Grill will be making Baked Ziti<\/strong><\/span><\/span> for the March Roundtable! This baked ziti will be super cheesy (no meat)! It is $5 for the baked ziti and a bottle of water.\u00a0We will be serving starting at 6:30.\u00a0<\/p>\n Menu and Pricing: Please bring cash payment!<\/p>\n Pre-order your meal here: OA Grill Pre-Order March 2023<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The weekend of April 14-16, 2023,\u00a0<\/strong>Colonial District will be teaming up with Eagle Empire District and Seminole District to put on an epic Titanic-themed Spring Camporee featuring a Raft Regatta. Registration is open and the leader guide is available:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-RaftRegattaSpringCamporee<\/a><\/p>\n As a reminder, the cost of this event is covered by the CFC Program fee!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Looking for something different for your Troop, Ship or Crew to enjoy at Camp La-No-Che?\u00a0 Come and check out our Trades, Aquatics and Careers taking place March 24-26, 2023<\/strong>!\u00a0 A weekend full of activities in each of these categories – come on out and learn something new! More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-TAC<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Take part in our NEW annual event featuring programs and events incorporating safety, medical, fitness, and sports!<\/p>\n Taking place the weekend of March 31st – April 2nd<\/strong>, this new event will combine what was formally, \u201cSafety Weekend\u201d into a program for Scouts BSA, Venturers, Adult Leaders, and La-No-Che Season Staff Applicants. The Camp La-No-Che Summit will allow these groups to come together and participate in training, learning, fellowship, and fun!<\/p>\n Safety Programs<\/span><\/strong><\/span> will include Aquatics Supervision Training, BSA Lifeguard Certification, COPE Level 1 Training, Leave No Trace Training, Range Safety Officer Training, and Archery Levels 1 & 2.<\/p>\n Medical Programs<\/span><\/strong><\/span> will include CPR\/First Aid Certification, Wilderness First Aid Training, First Aid Merit Badge, and Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fitness\/Sports Programs<\/span><\/strong><\/span> will include Personal Fitness Merit Badge, Swimming Merit Badge, and Athletics\/Sports Merit Badge.\u00a0<\/p>\n More information and registration here:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-Summit<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Spring-A-Palooza “STEAM Wars” is returning to Camp La-No-Che\u00a0April 28-30<\/strong>! This weekend is all about Science, Engineering, Technology, ART and Math!\u00a0 Cubs in 2022 had such a BLAST that we are doing it again – this year with NEW activities!<\/p>\n As with all our Cub Scout weekend events, you are welcome to register to camp Friday and\/or Saturday OR register for SATURDAY ONLY (no camping) registration option. Just choose the DAY VISTOR option. Come as a family or come with your pack, but be sure you don’t miss it!<\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-springapalooza<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Registration is now open for Cub Scout Day Camp at various dates and locations in Central Florida Council.\u00a0This year’s Cub Scout Day Camp features a\u00a0fun-filled, revved up adventure as cubs go “off to the races”.\u00a0 Our Volunteer Directors are hard at work developing a program with FUN and unique ways to enjoy everything RACING.\u00a0<\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-daycamp<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Summer Camp is for Scouts who want to have a week-long experience at camp that will leave them with memories that last a lifetime! Scouts will be able to participate in up to five different programs, such as merit badges, or other specialty programs. Each day there are opportunities for troop time activities from shooting, swimming, climbing, to our evening Big Stump Mud Hike! There\u2019s something for everyone at Camp La-No-Che! Including new in Summer 2023, Pop-up Merit Badge Experiences! Check out our Program Guide to learn more about what is new at La-No-Che!<\/p>\n Four weeks to choose from!\u00a0<\/p>\n \tWk 1- June 11-17, 2023 More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-SUMMERCAMP<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Summer “Mini” Camp at Camp La-No-Che is for Scouts who want to experience a shorter and more focused 4 day\/3 night camp! Session A runs June 7-10. Session B runs July 5 – 8.\u00a0<\/p>\n Scouts will participate in immersive programs focused on one program area\u2014Adventure Camp, Aquatics, Ecology, Hobbies\/Skills\/STEM, Native American, Shooting Sports, or Trailblazers.<\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-minicamp<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The BSA CFC 6th International Jamborette is coming to Camp La-No-Che July 9 – 19, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-jamborette<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMarch 2023<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n
\nVictor Shash, Troop 641
\nFletcher Matejowsky, Troop 613
\nKatherine Doyle, Troop 4062
\nJames Helsinger, Troop 184
\nAndrew Hamil, Troop 173<\/p>\n
\nUpdate to Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.scouting.org\/programs\/scouts-bsa\/advancement-and-awards\/eagle-scout-workbook\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime to NOMINATE Your Unit’s Amazing Volunteers!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\nhttps:\/\/mailchi.mp\/f9a85578376a\/colonial-district-and-council-award-nominations-2023<\/a>
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\nCompleted nominations for ALL awards can be submitted in-person at the Colonial District March Roundtable Meeting (3\/9\/2023) or via email to our Colonial District Chairperson Ron Randolph at <\/span>Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/a>. It is also possible to submit nominations via US Mail. Email Ron for address.\u00a0
\nAll nominations must be received by April 1, 2023.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nThis award recognizes den leaders who have completed training, tenure, and performance requirements.\u00a0Click here for Den Leader Training Award Application<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nThis award can be presented to registered adult leaders who have two years\u2019 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.\u00a0 For more information, reference the application appropriate to your program (linked below):<\/span><\/span>
\nScout’s Training Award Application for Cub Scouting<\/span><\/a><\/span>
\nScout’s Training Award Application for <\/span><\/span><\/a>Scouts BSA<\/span><\/a><\/span>
\nScout’s Training Award Application for <\/span>Venturing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe 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.\u00a0For more information, reference the application appropriate to your program\/role (linked below):
\nApplication for Cubmaster\u2019s Key<\/a>
\nApplication for Scoutmaster\u2019s Key<\/a>
\nApplication for Advisor\u2019s Key<\/a>
\nApplication for District Committee Key<\/a>
\nApplication for Unit Commissioner Key\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nScouts with ‘Almost-Finished’ Partial Merit Badges<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n3\/9\/23\u00a0Colonial District Roundtable\u2014March **Reflects DATE CHANGE””<\/span>
\n4\/20\/23 Colonial District Roundtable\u2014April
\n4\/14\/23 – 4\/16\/23 Raft Regatta Spring Camporee
\n5\/18\/23 Colonial District Roundtable\u2014May **Program Launch**<\/p>\n
\n3\/18\/23 – 3\/19\/23\u00a0C.O.A.L.S. Training
\n3\/18\/23 – 3\/19\/23 Spring Wood Badge Course Weekend 2 (of 2)\u00a0
\n3\/24\/23 – 3\/26\/23 Trades, Aquatics, and Careers Weekend
\n3\/31\/23 – 4\/2\/23 Camp La-No-Che Summit\u2014Safety, Medical, Fitness, Sports
\n4\/28\/23 – 4\/30\/23 Cub Scout Spring-A-Palooza Campout
\n5\/6\/23 Trainers EDGE Adult Training<\/p>\n
\nSee Lodge Hadjo Chapter updates and other\u00a0OA updates in the Tipisa Lodge Order of the Arrow segment at the end of this newsletter.<\/p>\n
\n3\/25\/23 – Timiqua District Pinewood Derby
\n3\/25\/23 – 3\/26\/23 – Osceola District Spring Campout for Cub Scouts
\n4\/21\/23 – 4\/23\/23 Challenger District Webelos Woods
\n4\/22\/23 – Timiqua District Cub Scouts Shooting Sports Extravaganza
\n4\/29\/23 – 4\/30\/23 Challenger Cub Family Earth Day Campout<\/p>\n
\n3\/31\/23 – 4\/2\/23 Timiqua District Spring Camporee
\n3\/31\/23 – 4\/2\/23 Lake District ILST Weekend
\n4\/1\/23 Timiqua District Merit Badge Class Disabilities Awareness & Genealogy
\n4\/1\/23 – 4\/2\/23 Lake District Pathfinder Campout (for Scouts new to Scouts BSA)
\n4\/21\/23 – 4\/23\/23 Lake District Spring Camporee
\n4\/21\/23 – 4\/23\/23 Challenger District Spring Camporee<\/p>\n
\nNext Roundtable: Thursday March 9, 2023\u00a0at 7pm<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n\tScouts BSA\/Venturing Program Breakout: What is the scouting journey?\u00a0How are we reaching each scout?\u00a0What are their goals, and what excites\u00a0them about scouts? \u00a0<\/p>\n
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\n– $5 for Baked Ziti + a bottle of water
\n– $1 each for additional snacks
\n– $1 for soda<\/p>\n
\n\tWk 2- June 18-24, 2023
\n\tWk 3- June 25-1, 2023
\n\tWk 4- July 9-15, 2023<\/p>\n