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Narcoossee District & Council Awards\u2014Seeking Nominations!<\/p>\n
Learn how to nominate volunteers in your Scouting unit for District and Council awards!<\/span><!–<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n View this email in your browser<\/a><\/p>\n Click here to UNSUBSCRIBE<\/a><\/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 \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Attention\u00a0Narcoossee District Scout Leaders and Parents! We need your help! Please, please, 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>,\u00a0the\u00a0Shining Star Award\u00a0<\/strong>in recognition of a local organization that supports Scouting in our district,\u00a0and for the highest honor in our district\u2014the\u00a0District Award of Merit<\/strong>.\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 Nomination Form:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>2025 Narcoossee District Awards\u00a0Nomination Form<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Nomination Deadline: February 28, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Please use the <\/span>2025\u00a0District Awards Nomination Form\u00a0<\/strong>(linked above) to nominate units, individuals, or organizations affiliated with the Narcoossee district\u00a0for recognition for their contributions <\/span>through<\/span>\u00a0the end of 2024. The nomination process for these awards is quick and easy – you just need to name the unit, individual, or local organization you are nominating and briefly explain WHY you are nominating them for special recognition. Submission of multiple nominations is encouraged! <\/span>BUT PLEASE, USE A SEPARATE\u00a0FORM FOR EACH NOMINATION.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Unit Award Categories:<\/strong>\u00a0Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop, Venture Crew or Sea Scout Ship\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Individual Leadership Award Categories:\u00a0<\/strong>Cubmaster, Assistant Cub Master, Den Leader (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, AOL), Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor\/Ship Skipper, Assistant Crew Advisor\/Ship Mate, Committee Chair, Committee Member, Charter Organization Representative, Unit Commissioner, Roundtable Commissioner\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Local Organization Award:\u00a0<\/strong>The ‘Shining Star’ award honors an organization outside of Scouting for its support of Scouting within the district.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Submit completed nominations by the\u00a0<\/span>February 28th<\/strong>\u00a0deadline, either in-person at the Narcoossee District February Roundtable meeting on 2\/20\/24 OR<\/strong> by email to<\/span> Ron Randolph at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/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 The\u00a0<\/span>District\u00a0Award\u00a0of Merit<\/strong>\u00a0is the highest\u00a0award\u00a0that a\u00a0District\u00a0can bestow on one of its volunteers.\u00a0ANY registered adult leader can be nominated for the\u00a0District\u00a0Award\u00a0of Merit. Among the common misconceptions about the\u00a0District Award\u00a0of Merit is that only long-time scout leaders who are active as\u00a0District\u00a0or Council level volunteers can receive this prestigious\u00a0award. In fact, more often than not, the leaders selected for this\u00a0award\u00a0are UNIT LEVEL volunteers who have done an outstanding job serving the youth in their own Packs, Troops, Teams,\u00a0Crews, or\u00a0Ships\u00a0for a number of years.\u00a0<\/span> Submit completed nominations for the District Award of Merit by the <\/span>February 28th<\/strong>\u00a0deadline <\/span>to Ron Randolph at\u00a0<\/span>Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/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 \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 In addition to the District Awards outlined above, please consider submitting nominations for the council-level awards described below.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Silver Beaver Award<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Nomination Form:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Nomination Deadline: February 28, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0<\/span>Silver Beaver Award<\/strong>\u00a0is a\u00a0<\/span>council-level\u00a0<\/strong>distinguished service award recognizing registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given at the council level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Recent Silver Beaver Award <\/strong>recipients from what is now Narcoossee District (formerly Osceola and Colonial\u00a0districts): Nominations (of Narcoossee District Scouters)\u00a0for the Silver Beaver Award should be submitted by\u00a0February 28, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0to Ron Randolph at Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Venturing Leadership Award<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Nomination Form: Venturing Leadership Award Nomination Form<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Nomination Deadline: February 28, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n The Venturing Leadership Award recognizes Venturers (youth) and Venturing Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. It can be awarded by councils, territories, and the BSA national organization.<\/p>\n Nominations for the Venturing Leadership Award should be submitted by\u00a0February 28, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0to Haley Helton at haley.helton@cflscouting.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span> Nomination Form:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award Nomination\u00a0Form<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Nomination Deadline: February 28, 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award is the Scouting Alumni Association\u2019s highest council recognition. The award was established to recognize alumni of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) who, over a sustained period of time, have used the skills and values they learned through their association with Scouting to make significant and long- lasting contributions to their local communities through their careers, avocations, and Scouting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A BSA alumnus includes anyone positively and personally impacted by the BSA\u2014former Scouts, family members of Scouts past and present, community leaders, and the millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nominations for the\u00a0BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award\u00a0should be submitted by\u00a0February 28, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0to Haley Helton at\u00a0haley.helton@cflscouting.org<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Nomination Form: NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Nomination\u00a0Form\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Nomination Deadline: January 31, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Popularly known by its acronym, \u201cNOESA<\/em>,\u201d this\u00a0award recognizes Eagle Scouts notable for their local, state, regional or national distinguished service.\u00a0Candidates for the\u202fNOESA\u202fhave inspired others through their positive actions reflected by recognized accomplishments and devotion to their profession, hobby, community, and beliefs.\u00a0Each recipient\u2019s record of service and accomplishments should elevate the public stature and reputation of Eagle Scouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Nominations for the\u00a0NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award\u00a0should be submitted by\u00a0January 31, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0to Theresa Martinez, Dan Morrison, and Stan Richards at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>narcoosseeadvancement@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>. 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\nIn May 2025, the Narcoossee District of the Central Florida Council will be hosting its annual District Recognition Banquet to recognize and celebrate outstanding volunteers with District Awards honoring service through the end of 2024! We know there are many great volunteers who are deserving of recognition for their tremendous efforts!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nMore information and nomination deadlines for these District awards as well as Council-level awards will be provided below.\u00a0
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\nPlease,\u00a0if you know of a dedicated scouter within or outside of YOUR unit who has not already received the\u00a0District Award of Merit (see list of recent recipients below) and should be recognized with this high honor, please click on the link above to download the nomination form. Please also invite parents and other leaders familiar with the Scouter’s contributions to submit their own nomination or write a letter of endorsement to support your nomination.\u00a0<\/span>
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\nThe next step is to fill out the form to the best of your ability. DO NOT ask your nominee to provide you with the requested information \u2013 we want our recipients to be completely surprised when they learn that they have been selected for\u00a0this\u00a0recognition.\u00a0Information can be obtained from your nominee\u2019s family members or close friends or other members of your unit. If you cannot obtain all of the requested information, that\u2019s okay. Just write out a statement\u00a0explaining\u00a0why you feel your nominee deserves this awesome recognition and turn in the nomination form by the <\/span>February 28th\u00a0deadline<\/strong>.<\/span>
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\nRecent <\/span>District Award of Merit<\/strong> Recipients from what is now Narcoossee District (formerly Osceola and Colonial districts):<\/span>
\n2023\u00a0\u2013 Stephanie Blackstone, Alex Lewis, Nydsomi Rivera, Dominique Rodriguez
\n2022 \u2013 Christopher Dixon, Rick Currey, Ron Randolph<\/span>
\n2021 \u2013 James Selph, Douglas Reece, Ruth Currey, Jason Gonder<\/span>
\n2020 \u2013 John Lampe, Robert Perez, Kelli Chou, Kelly Conner, Todd Kerns, Marc Sandy<\/span>
\n2019 \u2013 William Dickey, Dirka\u00a0Dickey, Lorie Lopez, Wendy Bray, Matthew Johnson, Joe Olds, John Rhodes<\/span>
\n2018 \u2013 Brent Dickson, Linda Polnasek, Joe Lane, Chris Prather, Evan Yaros<\/span><\/p>\n
\n2023 – Ron Randolph\u00a0
\n2022 – John Lampe, John Rhodes
\n2021 – Michael Hockman, Theresa Martinez
\n2020 – Brian Cowell, Georgios Bakamitsos
\n2019 – Brent Dickson, Stan Richards<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThe\u00a0Distinguished Commissioner Service Award<\/strong>\u00a0is the highest recognition that can be given to a commissioner who has consistently engaged in distinguished and exceptional commissioner service resulting in significant, positive impact to youth, units, and a district and\/or council.\u00a0
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\nSubmit completed nominations for the Distinguished Commissioner Service Award by the\u00a0February 28th<\/strong>\u00a0deadline John Rhodes at<\/span><\/span><\/span> john.elmer.rhodes@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>