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Colonial District April 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 Ved Patel, Troop 33 <\/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 Come help celebrate the amazing Scouters in our District at the Annual Colonial District Recognition Banquet on Thursday, May 25, 2023, 6:30\u20148:30pm<\/strong>! This year’s banquet will be held at Centerpointe Church and will include dinner, fellowship, and presentation of annual district awards and other recognitions (e.g., training knots). Cost is $15 per person. Registration deadline is 5\/21\/23.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-ColonialDistrictAnnualAwardsBanquet<\/span><\/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 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 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 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 April\u00a0Roundtable<\/strong>\u00a0will be held on Thursday 4\/20\/23, Come 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: Summertime pack awards and summer plans, annual planning questions, Ranks and awards-ceremonies, pack assessment, how are you looking after annual planning? Looking ahead…the\u00a0May Roundtable on 5\/18\/23 we will have our Annual Program Launch event\u2014a Scouting fair of sorts with local businesses and other groups hosting\u00a0booths 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 Pot Roast\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>with mushrooms and mashed potatoes for the April Roundtable! It is $5 for the pot roast 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 April 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 is 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 Troop Leaders. For year, Troop 173 imparted Tenderfoot Skills on our New Scout Campout in April, and struggled to help Scouts who missed that campout get caught up. It hit us that this could be offered as a track at a Merit Badge Adademy, and that other troops might benefit as well. So, April 22<\/strong>, we are offering a single day Tenderfoot Skills Track at an Outdoor Merit Badge Academy at Lake Mills Park. In additional to the Tenderfoot Skills class, we will be offering classes on select Second Class, the\u00a0First Aid merit badge,\u00a0and the Pioneering merit badge.<\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a> for more information and registration.\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 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 Central Florida Council will be hosting National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) this summer June 5-10, 2023.\u00a0NYLT 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!<\/p>\n To be eligible, Scouts must be at least 13 years old, 1st Class rank or above, have completed ILST, and receive recommendation from their unit leader.\u00a0<\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-NYLTsummer<\/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 <\/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 This summer, July 13-16th, Cub Scouts entering 1st – 5th grades can enjoy resident camp AND interact with international scouts that are attending the 2023 International Jamborette. All activities are centered around the international theme with the bonus of activities led by our international guests!<\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-cubresidentcamp<\/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 2023 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is coming\u00a0July 19-28.\u00a0For information on how to join a CFC contingent, go to:\u00a0cfcjambo.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \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 The 2023 Camp Card Sale is set to conclude at the end of April. Be on the lookout for information on Settlement day details.\u00a0The adult in your unit designated as Camp Card lead should be receiving regular communication.\u00a0But if that person is not receiving communication or if you have questions,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>contact our Colonial District Camp Card Chair Brittany Pickren<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/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 \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n BALOO and IOLS Training Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n BALOO\/IOLS hosted by Timiqua District IOLS hosted by Riverside District BALOO\/IOLS hosted by Lake District IOLS hosted by Seminole District BSA Lifeguard Training More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-70067<\/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 Did you hear from your Scouting friends what an amazing time they just had on Spring Wood Badge? Do you want to see what it’s all about?\u00a0<\/p>\n Registration is open for the Fall Course – click here to sign up:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-WoodBadgeFallCourse2023<\/a><\/p>\n Dates are September 8-10 & September 23-23, 2023<\/p>\n You could qualify for a $15 Discount if you sign up by April 18, 2023!\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 1. Life scouts who are ready for their\u00a0Eagle Project Workbook review and District approvals now\u00a0have the option of personally meeting with a District Advancement team member by appointment. The Life Scout can still opt\u00a0to\u00a0do this process electronically, if preferred.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a02. Eagle Boards of Review (EBOR)\u00a0will now be held by appointment at a\u00a0location coordinated by the District. While the District will be coordinating the location,\u00a0Troops are still\u00a0encouraged to send their own representatives for their EBOR. If the Troop is not able to provide representatives, district representatives can be available.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \nMichelle Adamick<\/strong> is assuming the role of Colonial District Merit Badge\/Nova\/SuperNova Coordinator. All relevant requests to become a Merit Badge Counselor or Nova\/SuperNova mentor should be submitted to Michelle at ColonialMB1@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 \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 \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Mark your calendar! Tipisa Lodge Service Weekend is coming May 12-14!<\/p>\n Check out the Tipisa Lodge OA website for more news and information:\u00a0www.tipisa.org<\/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
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\nStephen Rieckhoff, Troop 173
\nSeth Rothbaum, Troop 148<\/span><\/p>\n
\nUpdate to Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nScouts with ‘Almost-Finished’ Partial Merit Badges<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\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**
\n5\/25\/23 Annual Colonial District Recognition Banquet
\n6\/15\/23 Colonial District Roundtable\u2014June<\/p>\n
\n4\/28\/23 – 4\/30\/23 Cub Scout Spring-A-Palooza Campout
\n5\/6\/23 Trainers EDGE Adult Training
\n6\/2\/23 Council Recognition Banquet
\n6\/5\/23 – 6\/10\/23 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
\nVarious dates – Summer Camp & Summer Mini Camp at Camp La-No-Che<\/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
\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
\nVarious dates – Cub Scout Summer Day Camp<\/p>\n
\n4\/21\/23 – 4\/23\/23 Lake District Spring Camporee
\n4\/21\/23 – 4\/23\/23 Challenger District Spring Camporee
\n4\/22\/23 Law Merit Badge Day, hosted by Orange County Bar Association Foundation
\n4\/28\/23 – 4\/30\/23 Timiqua Spring Camporee<\/p>\n
\nNext Roundtable: Thursday April 20, 2023\u00a0at 7pm<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n\tScouts BSA\/Venturing Program Breakout: Annual plan, summer camp plans, how was the Spring Camporee, and what would you like to see at a Camporee in the Fall?<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 Take the online course for your registered position via https:\/\/my.scouting.org\/<\/a>.\u00a0Remember that if you change positions, you need to register for the new role and take the training for that role to be considered \u201cTRAINED.\u201d Visit my.scouting.org<\/a> for all your online training needs!
\n\u2022 Every leader must be\u00a0Youth Protection trained. Don\u2019t let it expire!
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\nSat. 4\/15\/23, 8:30am – Sun. 4\/16\/23, 11am
\nScout Hut in Deland, FL
\nMore information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-TimuquaDistrictBalooIOLSFalltraining#<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSat. 4\/15\/23, 7:30am – Sun. 4\/16\/23, Noon
\nCamp Chance in Cocoa, FL
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\nSat. 4\/28\/23, 5pm – Sun. 4\/30\/23, 4pm
\nCamp La-No-Che
\nMore information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-LakeDistrictBalooandIOLS<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSat. 4\/29\/23, 8am – 2pm
\nLake Mills Park, Chuluota, FL
\nMore information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-SeminoleDistrictIOLS<\/a><\/p>\n
\nApril 21-23, 2023, Camp La-No-Che<\/strong>
\nThe primary purpose of the BSA Lifeguard training program is to provide Professional life- guards for BSA operated facilities, council aquatics committees, and year-round aquatics programming. In addition, this training is intended to meet the requirements of government agencies for operations at a regulated swimming venue. The program is open to all registered adults and youth, age 16 and older. BSA Lifeguard is recommended for aquatics staff lifeguard training and for those who wish to work as lifeguards for BSA year-round aquatics programs. This training is the next step beyond the Aquatics Supervision program for unit leaders.<\/p>\n
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