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Narcoossee District March 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 Warm congratulations to the following scouts in the Narcoossee District who earned the Eagle rank in February 2024!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Carlos Angel Valencia Gonzalez, Troop 617 <\/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 Join the Camp La-No-Che Team in a FACEBOOK LIVE<\/strong> session THIS Wednesday, March 6th @ 6pm<\/strong> 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!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Click on this link<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0mark\u00a0\u201cGoing\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0to receive reminders as our event approaches!<\/span><\/p>\n In the meantime, check out the Camp Resources page today:\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 <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The Central Florida Council Program Fee collected during the recharter\/membership renewal process supports the Central Florida Council (CFC) operation by keeping the CFC office and camp open and maintained, helping to offset the cost of insurance coverage, and providing select district events and leader training events with no event registration for youth and adults in the Central Florida Council.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the current 2023-2024 program year, the CFC Program Fee includes the following events with no registration fee:\u00a0<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n \tDistrict Cub Scout Shooting and\/or Adventure Days<\/span><\/span> Note that individuals or units can register for program-fee-covered events throughout the council. (You are not limited to your own district.) Even though the events are no cost,\u00a0registration\u00a0is\u00a0required.\u00a0<\/p>\n Source:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.cflscouting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Program-Fee-FAQ-Document-6.29.23.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/span><\/span><\/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 \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ***The designs featured above were contributed by James Selph and Ruth Currey.\u00a0<\/span><\/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 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\u00a0<\/span>ccdrpack15@gmail.com<\/span><\/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><\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Den Leader Training Award<\/strong> Scouter\u2019s Training Award<\/strong> Scouter\u2019s Key Award<\/strong> <\/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 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 <\/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 Here is the link to join the meeting: <\/p><\/span> The District Committee Meeting\u00a0is attended primarily by District Committee Members, BUT it is an open meeting and all district members are welcome. If you are interested in getting involved in\u00a0the administration of the district, contact the Narcoossee District Chair, Ron Randolph, at\u00a0Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/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 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 March\u00a0<\/span>Roundtable\u00a0<\/strong>will be held on the SECOND\u00a0Thursday, 3\/14\/24<\/strong>. <\/span>Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA\/Venturing\/Sea Scout leaders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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 The Narcoossee District <\/span><\/span>Life to Eagle Seminar<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span> is taking place on Saturday, April 6th, 9:30am – 12:00pm, at The First Presbyterian Church in Kissimmee (15 Church St.; Kissimmee, FL 34741).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Open to all Star and Life scouts and their parents, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Advancement Chairs, and Eagle Mentors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Class A uniform is mandatory for all scouts. Bring a water bottle and pen\/paper to take notes.\u00a0<\/p>\n There is no fee, but registration is requested. The event registration will be available on the Central Florida Calendar soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you have questions, reach out to Theresa Martinez at osceoladvancementchair@gmail.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 Narcoossee District will be holding a District Pinewood Derby competition on<\/span><\/span>\u00a0April 7th<\/strong><\/span><\/span> from <\/span><\/span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n OPEN TO CUBS, FAMILY, AND ADULTS. There will be both a Cub Scout division and an \u201cOutlaw\u201d division so that everyone can partake in the fun.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s Choice, Best Paint Job, and District Choice.<\/p>\n COST: Fee is $5 to enter a derby car.\u00a0<\/p>\n More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-NarcoosseeDistrictPinewoodDerby<\/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 Cub Scout Nova “Tech Talk” – April 15th, 6pm-7:30pm<\/strong> BSA Nova “Next Big Thing” – April 17th, 6pm-7:30pm<\/strong>
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\nMarch 2024<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n
\nBenjamin Cole Morris, Troop 617
\nColin Hunter Brennan, Troop 205
\nEthan Alexander Porter, Troop 125
\nAdam Nathaniel Ratliff, Troop 184
\nAndrew John Herrmann, Troop 617
\nBrian Edward Herrmann, Troop 617
\nTrevor McKay Shaw, Troop 24
\nCole Michael Jones, Troop 617<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nFacebook Live Session 3\/6!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n–<\/a>camplanoche.com\/camp-resources\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWhat Does It Cover?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n\tDistrict Cub Scout Family Campouts<\/span><\/span>
\n\tDistrict Webelos Woods<\/span><\/span>
\n\tDistrict Scouts BSA Fall Camporees<\/span><\/span>
\n\tDistrict Scouts BSA Spring Camporees<\/span><\/span>
\n\tAnnual District Banquets<\/span><\/span>
\n\tCertain District Adult Leader Trainings<\/span><\/span>
\n\tCentral Florida Council University of Scouting<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nSubmit Your Idea\u00a0by 4\/1!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\nThis award recognizes den leaders who have completed training, tenure, and performance requirements. Click here for Den Leader Training Award Application<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/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):
\nApplication for Cub Scouts<\/a>
\nApplication for Scouts BSA<\/a>
\nApplication for Venturing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/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.\u00a0
\nFor 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><\/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
\n3\/7\/24 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (Virtual)\u2014March
\n3\/14\/24\u00a0Narcoossee District Roundtable\u2014March (Note: This is 2nd Thursday.)
\n4\/6\/24 Narcoossee District ‘Life to Eagle’ Seminar
\n4\/7\/24 Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby
\n4\/11\/24 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (In-person)\u2014April
\n4\/15\/24 STEM\/Nova Opportunity for Cub Scouts, hosted by Narcoossee Scouters
\n4\/17\/24 STEM\/Nova Opportunity for Scouts BSA, hosted by Narcoossee Scouters
\n4\/18\/24\u00a0Narcoossee District Roundtable\u2014April<\/span>
\n4\/27\/24 – 4\/28\/24 IOLS Training hosted by Narcoossee District
\n5\/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<\/span>
\n5\/9\/24\u00a0Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (Virtual)\u2014May<\/span>
\n5\/23\/24 Former Colonial District Annual Recognition Banquet<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n3\/14\/24 – 3\/17\/24 Spring Break Mini-Camp at Camp La-No-Che
\n4\/5\/24 – 4\/7\/24 Camp La-No-Che Academy & Trades, Inventing, and\u00a0Challenges\u00a0
\n4\/12\/24 – 4\/14\/24 The Beast’s Revenge at Camp La-No-Che
\n4\/19\/24 – 4\/21\/24 Spring Family Cuboree at Camp La-No-Che
\n5\/27\/24 – 5\/31\/24 First Week of Summer Cub Day Camps (locations vary)
\nEvery week in June – Camp La-No-Che Summer Camp
\n6\/23\/24 – 6\/29\/24 National Youth Leadership Training at Camp La-No-Che<\/span><\/p>\n
\n5\/17\/24 – 5\/19\/24 OA Service Weekend & Ordeal Opportunity<\/span><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/stetson-edu.zoom.us\/j\/95093388452<\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 950 9338 8452\n
\nNext Roundtable: Thursday, March 14, 2024\u00a0at 7:00pm<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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\nOpen to all Cub Scouts of rank Wolf, Bear, or Webelos.\u00a0Come 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:\u00a0https:\/\/cubnovaapril.eventbrite.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nOpen 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\u00a0<\/strong>NOVA award!\u00a0Limited to 25 participants. Register here:\u00a0