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Colonial District August 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 Are you ready to welcome new scouts & families into your unit this Fall? Are you excited to see all the smiling faces from your new families\/scouts and returning scouting families too?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Well, then you are going to be full of energy because starting August 14th we are getting kids all over East Orange County excited about joining your scouting unit. Please “Be Prepared” to “Do Your Best” when these new families come to Cub Scout Joining Nights at your local elementary schools.<\/p>\n Some items to remember:\u00a0<\/p>\n \tRemind your leaders about your sign-up night so you have help<\/span><\/span><\/span> Also, remember to be happy! Smile and get ready for families to join and assist with running amazing programs. This is the best-known secret and we are here to share it with every family in your community.<\/span><\/span><\/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 We celebrate the following NEW Eagle Scouts in our Colonial District. Congratulations!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Parker Cepregi, Troop 205<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n John Zanotti, Troop 205<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Petros Samuel, Troop 148<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Joshua Van Son, Troop 205<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Nicholas Van Son, Troop 205<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Anesh Jeyasingam, Troop 202<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Mika Noorlander, Troop 617<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Robert Manieri, Troop 617<\/span><\/span><\/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 Congratulations to Colonial District Scouter\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>John Rhodes<\/strong><\/span><\/span> for being one of the eight Scouters honored by the Central Florida Council BSA with the 2023 Silver Beaver Award. John, thank you so much for your service to scouting!<\/span><\/span><\/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 Big WELCOME to <\/span><\/span><\/span>Jeremy West<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>, who will be joining Brian Gorman as a District Executive supporting Colonial District.\u00a0\u00a0Jeremy is an Eagle Scout from the Alabama-Florida Council and has been serving as a Scoutmaster in Seminole County. You can contact Jeremy at\u00a0<\/span>Jeremy.West@scouting.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/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 On May 30, 2023, the National Council, Boy Scouts of America\u00a0announced a new membership cycle and fee for registration in the BSA.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Beginning August 1, 2023, all new youth and adult members who join the BSA will enroll in a 12-month membership cycle and BSA will cease prorating fees. Both youth and adults will pay the full annual membership fee and will renew their membership on the anniversary month of joining the BSA. \u00a0Each registered member of the BSA will receive an email notice with a registration renewal link beginning 60 days before the anniversary month they joined Scouting. Unit leaders will receive a copy of the email and must stay engaged in the membership renewal process just like rechartering.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n During the upcoming\u00a0Fall Membership Recruitment season in the Central Florida Council BSA, the newly recruited Scouts will pay $165 for a 12-month membership cycle (includes the National Council\u2019s one-time youth joining fee of $25.00, National membership fees, and the Central Florida Council program fee).\u00a0 Thus establishing their membership anniversary month. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Later in the Fall, Scouts and Scouters currently registered in the Central Florida Council will recharter for the 2024 calendar year in the amount of $140\u00a0for youth and $100\u00a0for adult leaders (includes National Membership fee and Central Florida Council program fee, the adult fee includes\u00a0enhanced background checks and general liability insurance). \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Please click here for FAQ’s regarding the Central Florida Council’s Program Fee.\u00a0<\/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 \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Effective Sept. 1, 2023<\/strong>,\u00a0Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activity may now camp up to two consecutive nights. Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activities must continue to have at least one registered adult leader who is trained in Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), oversees the planning and is in attendance for the pack campout. This updated policy also applies to Webelos and Arrow of Light dens who may conduct den-coordinated campouts. The policy will be updated in the Guide to Safe Scouting and other resources on Sept. 1. An updated version of the BALOO training will also be released at this time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Colonial District is hosting BALOO training at Moss Park on 9\/30\/23 – 10\/1\/23! We encourage all Cub Leaders to get BALOO-trained! More information and registration:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-ColonialDistrictBaloo<\/a><\/span><\/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 The Central Florida Council \u2018Unit Annual Planning Guide\u2019 is a resource for all Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships to help with planning the coming school\/Scouting year. In it, you will find information on fundraising, leader training, upcoming event dates, and more.\u00a0 You will also find helpful links and QR codes for event registration and calendar resources. This guide is best viewed electronically, as it will dynamically lead you to in the information you need to be most successful in your Scouting work!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Download the Council Unit Annual Planning Guide here: <\/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 Check out this great flyer with tips for Meet the Teacher events and Open House Recruitment events!!! The link shared in the flyer to BSA resources is<\/span> https:\/\/scouting.webdamdb.com\/bp\/#\/folder\/11866377\/<\/a><\/span><\/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 The Central Florida Council is in full swing for a\u00a0great Popcorn Campaign<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a02023<\/strong>.<\/span>Visit the council popcorn hub at <\/span>https:\/\/www.cflscouting.org\/popcorn\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>for resources and information. If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to our Colonial District Popcorn Kernel Kathy Vickroy at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>kathyvickroy@yahoo.com<\/span><\/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 \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 <\/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 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!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This month’s August\u00a0<\/span>Roundtable\u00a0will be held on Thursday 8\/17\/23! <\/strong>We hope to see you there!<\/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
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\n\tAsk your Troop to attend and help with the activity for the new scouts<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\tHave an activity ready for the new potential scouts while the presenter gets the parents to sign all the kids up<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\tRemind\/ask your kids to go in uniform on the morning of your joining night help remind parents how special this program is for all students<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\tMake some yard signs and stand on the carline again reminding the new families to come that night and join your scout unit<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\tFollow up with any potential families who do not sign up that night from the den rosters you will be receiving after the sign-up night<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\tMore tips shared in Resources further down this newsletter!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nEffective August 1, 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\nEffective September 1, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n\u00a0https:\/\/www.cflscouting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Unit_Annual_Planning_Guide_Master.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n8\/17\/23 Colonial District Roundtable\u2014August
\n9\/21\/23 Colonial District Roundtable\u2014September
\n9\/23\/2023 Colonial District Cub Scout Family Fun Day
\n9\/30\/23 – 10\/1\/23 Colonial District BALOO Training
\n10\/28\/23 – 10\/29\/23 Colonial District IOLS Training<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n8\/26\/23 Cub Scout Range Master Training
\n9\/8\/23 – 9\/10\/23 Wood Badge Fall Course Weekend 1 (of 2)
\n9\/23\/23 – 9\/24\/23 Wood Badge Fall Course Weekend 2 (of 2)
\n9\/23\/23 CFC College of Commissioner Science
\n9\/22\/23 – 9\/24\/23 Wilderness Survival Outpost at Camp La-No-Che
\n9\/29\/23 – 10\/1\/23 Leave No Trace Trainer Course
\n10\/06\/23 – 10\/07\/23 CFC Sunshine Trade-O-Ree
\n10\/06\/23 – 10\/08\/23 Scouts BSA Halloween: Curse of the La-No-Che Kraken
\n10\/13\/23 – 10\/15\/23 Cub Halloween (1 of 3)
\n10\/20\/23 – 10\/22\/23 Cub Halloween (2 of 3)\u00a0
\n10\/27\/23 – 10\/29\/23 Cub Halloween (3 of 3)\u00a0<\/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
\nNext Roundtable: Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 7:00pm<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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\nColonial District Cub Scout Family Fun Day is 9\/23!<\/strong><\/span>
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