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Narcoossee District January 2024 Newsletter<\/p>\n
Latest news and updates from the Narcoossee 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 <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Leaders from the former\u00a0Colonial and Osceola districts met in November and December to begin discussions of\u00a0how the merged district will operate. Tentative plans will be firmed up\u00a0by\u00a0the new Narcoossee District Committee once it\u00a0is officially established (in January 2024).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If you are interested in getting involved in the district-level leadership for the merged district, please reach out to Narcoossee District Chair Ron Randolph\u00a0at Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\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 Warm congratulations to the following scouts in the Nacoossee District who earned the Eagle rank in December 2023!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Kaushal Addanki, Troop 202 <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 2023 District Eagle Scout Statistics<\/strong><\/span><\/span> \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 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 <\/span>https:\/\/narcoosseebsa.org\/<\/a>.\u00a0The 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Big thanks to\u00a0Rajan Sambandam<\/strong>\u00a0for 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:\u00a0https:\/\/narcoosseebsa.org\/index.php\/2023\/11\/01\/forget-me-not-park\/<\/a><\/p>\n Here are instructions for scouts who wish to have their Eagle Project included in the archive:\u00a0 <\/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 <\/span><\/span><\/span>University of Scouting<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span> event is coming to Edgewater High School in Orlando on Saturday, January 27, 2024!!!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n University of Scouting is an annual one-day supplemental training event for volunteer leaders, youth (age 11 and up), and parents at all levels in every Scouting program: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, District, and\u00a0Council.\u00a0Whether you are new to the Scouting program or a veteran of many years, the University of Scouting has something for you! Scouts BSA and Venturing Youth can participate in youth training programs to enhance their skill levels and encourage them to explore new adventures in Scouting. Come spend a day having fun and learning with Scouters from across Central Florida Council and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n This event is FREE to\u00a0scouts (ages 11 and up), Scouters, and parents associated with Central Florida Council, but\u00a0you must register to secure a seat in the\u00a0classes you want! The last day\u00a0to register for classes before the event is Sunday, January 21st<\/strong>. Walk-ins are also welcome day-of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information\u2014including Course Catalog and Instructions on How to Register for Classes\u2014follow this link to the registration page:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-UofS<\/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 The Central Florida Council is gearing up for a\u00a0Great Camp Card Fundraising Campaign in 2024!\u00a0The 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n You can check out the Council Camp Card Webpage HERE<\/a>\u00a0for information and resources.\u00a0If you have any questions,\u00a0reach out to the council Camp Card lead,\u00a0Cherise Czaban, at\u00a0<\/span>cherise.czaban@scouting.org<\/a>.<\/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 More information and registration:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-68177<\/span><\/a><\/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 Narcoossee 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 \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Click on this<\/p><\/span> ZOOM MEETING LINK<\/span><\/a> <\/span>to join the meeting.\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 Did you know that Narcoossee District scouts\/units are welcome to attend events hosted by districts\u00a0throughout\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>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 \u00a0https:\/\/www.cflscouting.org\/calendar\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Cub Scouts<\/strong><\/span> Scouts BSA<\/strong><\/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 We would like to invite you to the Narcoossee District Roundtable, which will\u00a0typically be held on the third\u00a0Thursday 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 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 January\u00a0<\/span>Roundtable\u00a0<\/strong>will be held on\u00a0Thursday 1\/18\/24<\/strong>. <\/span>Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA\/Venturing\/Sea Scout leaders with focus on the following topics:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \tCub Leader Breakout: Pinewood Derby, Blue and Gold, Crossovers, Webelos Woods, Camping<\/span><\/span><\/span> If you have any announcements or messages you would like to present or convey at Roundtable, please contact Mike Hockman, Roundtable Chair<\/span><\/span><\/span>, at\u00a0mikehockman1@gmail.com<\/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 Webelos Woods<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0(hosted by the former Colonial District) is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>coming up January 12-14, 2024<\/strong> at Camp La-No-Che! This camping event is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>for Webelos and AOL scouts and their families and\u00a0features friendly competitions in individual events and patrol\/pack events, including a Lash Box Derby Car race for patrols that build a car. In the evening, patrols will perform Campfire Skits and participate in an amazing flag retirement ceremony led by Crew 911.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This event is covered by the Council Program fee, so there is no charge<\/strong> for attending. However, attendees must REGISTER by the 1\/11\/24 deadline and make plans to prepare their own meals at camp.\u00a0<\/p>\n Registration and Participant Guide:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-ColonialDistrictWebelosWoods#<\/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 Celebrate the new year, and the great Florida camping weather by scheduling a Trip to Camp La-No-Che in January & February.\u00a0 Your Pack, Troop, or Family can build and customize their own trip. Plan your own activities, or take advantage of camps list of program offerings which are being offered at a reduced rate for all scouts to enjoy! The pricing is a la carte depending upon what you would like to sign up for. Two Activity weekends are being offered: January 19-21 and February 16-19.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-CLAW<\/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 Do you have skills to cook over an open fire? Do you have the skills for basic lashings? Do you want to expand your scouting skills to interact with other International scouts?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n There are limited openings for scouts to join the 2026 Blair Atholl Patrol Jamboree<\/strong> that will be held in Summer 2026 in the Highlands of Scotland. Scouts must be 14-17 years old at the time of the trip, which departs mid-July 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n The application process begins in January 2024. This is a two-year team building and fundraising process.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you are interested in learning more about this event, check out the Blair Atholl website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.jamborette.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n For inquiries related to the 2026 local contigent, reach out to:\u00a0 <\/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
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\nJanuary 2024<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n
\nLuke Matthew Everon, Troop 617
\nJensen Ryan Miller, Troop 617
\nJack Reagan Dishman, Troop 202
\nJacob Christopher Russell, Troop 62
\nEthan Chase Swanson, Troop 613<\/strong>
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\nThe former Colonial and Osceola Districts had an outstanding year of Eagle Scout accomplishments in 2023, with 67 scouts earning the Eagle rank\u201450 in the former Colonial District and 17 in the former Osceola District. This represents approximately 10,000 service hours to our community with an estimated value of over $140,000. Congratulations to all of the scouts who earned the Eagle rank in 2023!<\/span><\/p>\n
\nPlease 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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0It 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\u00a0<\/span>wendyscout2@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0***Be sure to copy your parent on the email, to be in compliance with BSA youth protection policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nYour participation is requested at the 2024 CFC Leadership Summit on 2\/3\/24!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n1\/12\/24 – 1\/14\/24 Webelos Woods, hosted by the former Colonial District
\n1\/18\/24 Narcoossee District Roundtable\u2014January
\n2\/15\/24 Narcoossee District Roundtable\u2014February<\/span><\/p>\n
\n1\/19\/24 – 1\/21\/24 Camp La-No-Che Activity Weekend\u00a0
\n2\/3\/24 Central Florida Council Leadership Summit
\n2\/16\/24 – 2\/18\/24\u00a0Camp La-No-Che Activity Weekend\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n1\/5\/24 – 1\/7\/24 Ordeal Weekend 1
\n1\/12\/24 – 1\/14\/24 Ordeal Weekend 2
\n1\/19\/24 – 1\/21\/24 Ordeal Weekend 3
\n2\/9\/24 – 2\/11\/24 TNAW at Camp La-No-Che<\/p>\n
\nVIRTUAL January Meetings<\/strong>
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\n1\/12\/24 – 1\/14\/24 Riverside District Webelos Woods
\n1\/19\/24 – 1\/20\/24 Timuqua District Webelos Woods<\/span><\/span>
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\nNo district-hosted events on council calendar for January or February.\u00a0<\/em>
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\nNext Roundtable: Thursday, January 18, 2024\u00a0at 7:00pm<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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\n\tScouts\/Venture\/Ship Leader Breakout: AOL outreach and Crossovers, OA new members, Summer Camp plans, Annual unit assessments<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nContigent Forming Now!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\n– Brian Ribaric, 2026 Scotland Contigent Leader, brian.ribaric@gmail.com<\/a>
\n– BJ Knapp, Central FL International Representative, bjarts0419.bk@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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