{"id":326,"date":"2025-02-02T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/narcoosseebsa.org\/index.php\/2025\/02\/02\/narcoossee-district-newsletter-february-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-02T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T16:00:00","slug":"narcoossee-district-newsletter-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/narcoosseebsa.org\/index.php\/2025\/02\/02\/narcoossee-district-newsletter-february-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Narcoossee District Newsletter\u2014February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Narcoossee District Newsletter\u2014February 2025<\/p>\n

Latest news and updates from the Narcoossee District of the Central Florida Council BSA.<\/span><!–<\/p>\n


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Narcoossee District Newsletter
\nFebruary 2025<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

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Narcoossee District\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2\/6\/25 Narcoossee District Commissioner Meeting (Virtual)
\n2\/13\/25 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting (Virtual)
\n2\/20\/25 Narcoossee District Roundtable<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Central Florida Council\u00a0<\/strong>
\n2\/7\/25 – 2\/9\/25 Camp La-No-Che Activity Weekend (CLAW)
\n2\/8\/25 Central Florida Council District Leadership Summit
\n2\/28\/25 – 3\/2\/25 CFC Spring Wood Badge Course, Weekend 1<\/p>\n

Click here for full 2025 Narcoossee District Calendar (updated 1\/29\/2025)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Congratulations to our Latest\u00a0Eagle Scouts!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Warm congratulations to scouts in the Narcoossee District who have\u00a0earned<\/span>\u00a0the Eagle rank in the last month!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Evan Shash, Troop 641
\nVictoria Culler, Troop 4240
\nVictoria Rambo, Troop 4613
\nEthan Peacock, Troop 202
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2024 Eagle Project of the Year
\nNarcoossee District Winner & Runner-Up<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Congratulations to <\/span><\/span><\/span>Jacob Blaney<\/span><\/span><\/span> of Troop 62 for being selected as the 2024 Narcoossee District Eagle Scout Service Project WINNER and the recipient of the James E. West award. His Eagle Project, Haiti Baby-Basket Project,\u00a0consisted of assembling boxes full of supplies for newborns and their mothers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Congratulations to <\/span><\/span><\/span>Kanaan Walsh <\/span><\/span><\/span>of Troop 148 for being selected as the 2024 Narcoossee District Eagle Scout Service Project RUNNER-UP. His\u00a0Eagle Project, Blue Heron Reef Clean Up,\u00a0consisted of a single long dive wherein fishing gear and debris were removed from a reef near a fishing pier.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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*NEW* Guide to Advancement 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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A new 2025 edition of the Guide to Advancement<\/strong> has been released by National.\u00a0Leaders & Committee Members involved in the advancement process should review the changes to understand impacts on their Units.\u00a0The GtA is available here, and a list of changes\u00a0may be found in Section 1: \u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.scouting.org\/resources\/guide-to-advancement\/<\/a>\n

Of particular note to both Leaders and Parents is the new guidance for Online Merit Badge Classes<\/strong>; please review the table\u00a0below and follow this guidance when selecting and approving online MB classes for your scouts.<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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As a reminder, all Eagle Scout related district correspondence\u00a0(Proposal Reviews, BOR requests, etc) should now be sent to<\/span>\u00a0narcoosseeadvancement@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dan Morrison
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Introducing Our\u00a02025 Narcoossee District Leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Welcome to our 2025 Narcoossee District Key 4 Leadership!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

District Chair: <\/strong>Kathy Vickroy,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>kathyvickroy@yahoo.com<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nDistrict Commissioner: <\/strong>John Rhodes, \u00a0<\/span><\/span>john.elmer.rhodes@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span>
\nDistrict Executives: <\/strong>Haley Helto<\/span><\/span>n, \u00a0<\/span><\/span>haley.helton@cflscouting.org<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>an<\/span>d George Gage (CFC work email coming soon)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Another Amazing Narcoossee District Webelos Woods!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Another Narcoossee District Webelos Woods is in the books! It was a great success…<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\tOver 100 cubs from 6 packs were in attendance\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\tOver 200 flags were retired<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\tPack 15 had the most scouts in attendance, and Pack 24 won the Spirit log<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n\tSeven derby cars participated in the Lash Box Derby<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Big thanks to Evan Yaros and Crew 911 for leading this event and to Troops 23, 184, and 4184 for volunteering to help out. Thank you also to all the packs and families that came out and participated!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Update on Spring Camporee for Scouts BSA Troops<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Narcoossee District has tentatively scheduled the \u00a02025 Spring Camporee for Scouts BSA troops on May 2-4, 2025 at Camp LaNoChe. The theme is “Cook or be Cooked”. \u00a0It will be a combined effort from Seminole, Eagle Empire, and Narcoossee districts. As a reminder, this is a no-cost event as the fee is covered by the council program fee. But we need to know if there is sufficient interest to move forward!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Please contact Kathy Vickroy by February 20th<\/strong> if your troop is interested in attending this event (kathyvickroy@yahoo.com<\/a>, 412-758-9636).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Update for Keiser Merit Badge Academy Attendees<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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This is an update for scouts who attended the Keiser Merit Badge Academy in November 2024. You can now download\/print your blue cards through your event registration. Your event registration can be accessed directly via link from your event receipt. Or you can go to the event registration page <\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-NarcoosseeDistrictMeritBadgeAcademy<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0and login with the same credentials used for registration or use the ‘lookup’ feature in the top right of the page. Once you locate the registration, look for the bluecard(s) under the reports tab.<\/span>\u00a0For those still needing requirements to be completed, please speak with your scoutmaster to find a merit badge counselor to work with to complete the merit badge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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District Needs\u2014Can You Help?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Our Narcoossee District is in need of volunteers to coordinate the following events. Please consider how you can pitch in!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

District Pinewood Derby (Spring 2025, exact date TBD)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nAdela Culler has agreed to serve as event lead, and a location has been identified. We just need another volunteer (or two) to join Adela in coordinating the event. If you can help, contact Adela Culler at lucky2birish@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

District Cub Family Fun Day (Sept 27, 2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nLooking for a volunteer (or team) to lead this day event for our Cub Scout families. In Fall 2024, the event included shooting sports, rocket and regatta opportunities, bounce houses, touch-a-truck opportunities with fire and SWAT, and more. If you can help, contact Kathy Vickroy at\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0kathyvickroy@yahoo.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0412-758-9636.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

District Fall Camporee 2025 for Scouts BSA (December 5-7, 2025)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWe need a troop to volunteer to plan and host this event. This is a great team building exercise for your troop.\u00a0If your troop is interested, contact Kathy Vickroy at\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0kathyvickroy@yahoo.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0412-758-9636.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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It’s Awards Season!
\nTime to NOMINATE Your Unit’s Amazing Volunteers!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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It is time again to recognize and celebrate our District’s outstanding volunteers by honoring them with awards! If you have not already, please take a few minutes to submit nominations for District Awards, including\u00a0Individual Leadership Awards\u00a0<\/strong>for different positions,\u00a0Unit of the Year Awards<\/strong>, the\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<\/span><\/p>\n

More information and links to nomination forms for these District awards as well as Council-level awards can be found here: District & Council Award Nomination Info 2025<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0DEADLINE to submit nominations is<\/strong>\u00a0February 28, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0for all District Awards and most Council awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Does Your Unit Have Leaders Who Qualify for These KNOTS?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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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 Narcoossee District Recognition <\/span>Banquet in May 2025<\/span>. Applications can be submitted year-round to our Narcoossee District Training Chair, Dominique Rodriguez, at <\/span>asmdrtroop175@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><\/p>\n

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Den Leader Training Award<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nThis award recognizes den le<\/span><\/span>aders who have completed training, tenure, and performance requirements. Click here for<\/span>\u00a0Den Leader Training Award Application<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Scouter\u2019s Training Award<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\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):<\/span>
\nApplication for Cub Scouts<\/a>
\nApplication for Scouts BSA<\/a>
\nApplication for Venturing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Scouter\u2019s Key Award<\/strong>
\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):<\/span>
\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><\/p>\n

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FROM THE OUSSAUNA CHAPTER CHIEF<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n

TIPISA LODGE ORDER OF THE ARROW<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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Oussauna is Narcoossee District’s\u00a0chapter of the Tipisa Lodge Order of the Arrow. If you are a brother, please join our Band to receive chapter information, quickly contact Oussauna leadership, and connect with other brothers. Here is the link to join:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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NARCOOSSEE DISTRICT EVENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Narcoossee District Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

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The\u00a0February Narcoossee District\u00a0<\/strong>Committee<\/strong>\u00a0Meeting<\/strong>\u00a0will be held virtually via Zoom at\u00a07:00pm on Thursday February 13, 2025.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n

Zoom Meeting Join Link:\u00a0https:\/\/stetson-edu.zoom.us\/j\/91534243391<\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 915 3424 3391<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Narcoossee District Chair, Kathy Vickroy, at\u00a0<\/a>kathyvickroy@yahoo.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or 412-758-9636.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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Narcoossee District Roundtable
\nNext Roundtable: Thursday, February 20, 2025\u00a0at 7:00pm <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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We would like to invite you to the Narcoossee District Roundtable, which is\u00a0typically be held on the third\u00a0Thursday of every month at Centre Point Community Church<\/span> (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><\/span><\/p>\n

This month’s\u00a0February Roundtable\u00a0<\/strong>will be held on Thursday 2\/20\/25.\u00a0<\/strong>Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA\/Venturing leaders. There will also be the first of three parts of a\u00a0Communication Merit Badge class for youth who register (more info below).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Looking ahead…next month’s March Roundtable will be held on the second Thursday of the month (3\/13\/25), so it falls before area schools are on Spring Break.\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<\/span>\u00a0mikehockman1@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Communications Merit Badge Opportunity<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

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Merit Badge Counselor Dorothy Sokowski will be offering a Communications Merit Badge<\/strong><\/span> class at the next few Narcoossee District Round Table meetings! Scouts can join once a month for the next three months (Feb, Mar, Apr) to complete their Communications MB.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dates: February 20, March 13, April 17\u00a0
\nTime: 7:00\u20148:30pm
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More information and registration: http:\/\/bit.ly\/42OOKhd<\/a><\/p>\n

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Narcoossee District is hosting two ‘Life to Eagle Seminars’ events in April\u2014at different locations and with different levels of detail. The goal is to provide different kinds of opportunities and to allow members to determine what is best suited to their time, attention, and needs. In addition to these opportunities, plans for a virtual ‘Life to Eagle Seminar’ are in the works; details will be announced in a future newsletter.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Life to Eagle Seminar (In Depth)\u2014Registration required!<\/strong>
\nSaturday, April 5, 2025, 9:30am\u201412:00pm
\nThe First Presbyterian Church, 15 Church St., Kissimmee, FL 34741
\nTarget Audience: Star and Life Scouts, their parents, Scoutmasters, Advancement Chairs, and Eagle Mentors.
\nWhat to Expect: Detailed review of the process and paperwork with time for questions from various stakeholders (scouts and adults)\u00a0
\nWhat to Wear\/Bring: Class A uniform, filled water bottle, pen\/paper for note taking\u00a0
\nQuestions? Contact the seminar leader, Theresa Martinez at osceoladvancementchair@gmail.com\u00a0
\nRegister Here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-LifetoEagleWorkshop<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Life to Eagle Seminar (Brief Overview)<\/strong>
\nThursday, April 17, 2025, 7:15pm\u20148:15pm (at April Round Table)\u00a0
\nCentre Point Community Church, 9580 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando, FL 32825
\nTarget Audience: Star and Life Scouts. Adults who support these youth are welcome, but time for questions will be prioritized to scouts.
\nWhat to Expect: 30-minute overview of the Life to Eagle process followed by Q&A.\u00a0
\nWhat to Wear\/Bring: Class A uniform, pen\/paper for note taking\u00a0
\nQuestions? Contact the seminar leader, Dan Morrison at scouting@dmorriso.com
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Narcoossee District is hosting\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) <\/span><\/span><\/strong>April 25, 2025\u00a0at 6:00 pm to noon on April 27, 2025. This course is for new Scouts BSA Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors. This is also good if you are a Webelos or Arrow of Light leader preparing to move into Scouts BSA.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We will offer Scoutmaster position specific training on Friday from 6-8pm if there’s enough interest. If not, this training must be completed online through your My.Scouting portal along with Youth Protection Training. Please contact Dominique Rodriguez at asmdrtroop175@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0if you are interested in completing this portion of the training in-person on Friday.<\/p>\n

More info and registration:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-NarcoosseeDistrictIOLSTraining<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Send your Cub Scout to an\u00a0INVENTION CONVENTION<\/strong>\u00a0Day Camp this summer!\u00a0Cub Scout Day Camp offers boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grade in the 2025-26 school year a full week of FUN and exciting activites as it relates to the Invention Convention theme.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Narcoossee District is hosting two sessions of Cub Day Camp this summer! Session 6A\u2014Narcoossee Osceola County\u2014will be held June 16-20, 2025 at the Elks Lodge in Kissimmee. Session 6B\u2014Narcoossee Orange County\u2014will be held July 14-18, 2025 at Center Pointe Church in Orlando. Additional sessions on different dates are being hosted by other districts throughout the Central Florida Council.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-DayCamp#<\/a><\/p>\n

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CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNCIL EVENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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Camp La-No-Che Activity Weekend (CLAW)<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nFor Cub Scouts and their Families, AND
\nFor Scouts BSA Youth, Venturers, and Sea Scouts
\nAt Camp La-No-Che
\nFebruary 7-9, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-CLAW<\/a><\/p>\n

Florida Origins Weekend (Formerly TNAW)<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nFor Cub Scouts and their families, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts
\nAt Camp La-No-Che
\nMarch 28, 2025\u2014April 30, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-TNAW<\/a><\/p>\n

Academy & Trades Weekend<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nFor Scouts BSA, Venturers, Adult Leaders, and La-No-Che Seasonal Staff Applicants.
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\nApril 4-6, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-Academy<\/a><\/p>\n

Camp La-No-Che Spring Family Cuboree<\/strong>
\nFor Cub Scouts and their families
\nAt Camp La-No-Che
\nApril 11-13, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-SpringCub<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Beast’s Revenge 2025<\/strong>
\nFor Scouts BSA and Venturing
\nAt Camp La-No-Che
\nApril 25-27, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

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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 listed can be accessed through the council calendar at \u00a0https:\/\/www.cflscouting.org\/calendar\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Cub Scouts<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\n2\/07\/25 – 2\/09\/25 Seminole District Cub Family Campout<\/span>
\n3\/22\/25 Timuqua District Pinewood Derby<\/span><\/span>
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Scouts BSA<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\n2\/07\/2025 – 2\/09\/2025 Lake District Camporee
\n3\/01\/2025 Riverside District Life to Eagle Seminar<\/span><\/span>
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Now is the time to register for the 2026 National Jamboree! The Central Florida Council is actively recruiting contingent members to join us! This event is open to Scouts 12-17 years old and who are at least First Class Rank. We are also recruiting Venturing Scouts who are 14-20 years old. Participants need to register now to secure their spot in the contingent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We would also like to come visit your units to share information about the National Jamboree. Please reach out to Joshua Ryan, Josh.ryan@troop314.net<\/a> or 321-431-8560, to arrange a visit!<\/p>\n

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Your Training Update! Get Trained Today!<\/strong><\/span>
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Please pass the word to all parents and volunteers that\u00a0our scouts deserve trained leaders. As unit leaders, imagine a pack, troop, crew, or ship with\u00a0100% trained leaders!
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\nOnline Training Opportunities. <\/strong>Here is how to get caught up with online training
\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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\nIn-Person Training Opportunities<\/strong>. Trainings\u00a0offered via online courses are also sometimes offered as in-person trainings. There are other courses (e.g., BALOO, IOLS, etc.) that are ONLY offered\u00a0in-person.\u00a0You\u00a0may\u00a0attend trainings hosted by Narcoossee\u00a0District or any of the other Districts in the Central Florida Council. Training opportunities within Central Florida Council available in the next few\u00a0months\u00a0are listed below. Visit the Council Training Calendar<\/a> to see all the training opportunities available within our Council. When you visit the calendar website, click \u2018Apply Filter\u2019 and check the box for \u2018Training\u2019.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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BALOO and IOLS Training Opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

IOLS hosted by Seminole District
\nSat. 03\/01\/25, 8:00am – Sun. 03\/02\/25, 1pm
\nLake Mills Park in Chuluota, FL
\nMore information and registration:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-SeminoleDistrictIOLS#<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

IOLS hosted by Narcoossee District
\nFri. 04\/25\/25, 6:00pm – Sun. 04\/27\/25, 12pm
\nMoss Park in Orlando, FL
\nMore information and registration:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-NarcoosseeDistrictIOLSTraining<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\nLeave No Trace Trainer Course<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Fri. 02\/21\/25, 5:30pm – Sun. 02\/23\/25, 2:30pm
\nCamp La-No-Che in Paisley, FL
\nFor registered adult leaders in all scouting programs
\nMore information and registration:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-LNTSpring#<\/a><\/p>\n

\nAcademy & Trades Weekend<\/span><\/span>
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Fri. 4\/4\/25 – Sun. 4\/6\/25, exact times vary by program
\nCamp La-No-Che in Paisley, FL
\nFor Registered Adult Leaders in all programs,\u00a0La-No-Che Seasonal Staff Applicants,\u00a0Scouts BSA, and Venturers<\/span><\/p>\n

Training opportunities include Aquatic Supervision, COPE Level 1, Cub Scout Shooting Sports, Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, Wilderness First Aid, and Youth Mental Health First Aid<\/p>\n

More information and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-Academy<\/a><\/p>\n

\nWood Badge Advanced Leadership FOR ADULTS.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

By taking Wood Badge, Scouters will acquire valuable tools such as listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning and leading change\u2014skills that will make them a better Scout leader!
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-Virtual Orientation: Feb. 15, 2025, 10:00-11:00am, online
\n-Weekend 1: Feb. 28, 2025 – Mar. 2, 2025 @ Camp La-No-Che
\n-Weekend 2: Mar. 22-23, 2025 @ Camp La-No-Che<\/p>\n

More information\u00a0and registration:\u00a0https:\/\/scoutingevent.com\/083-87143<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stan Richards, Dan Morrison,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Theresa Martinez<\/strong>\u00a0are leading the\u00a0Narcoossee District Eagle Advancement Team.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You can submit proposals and general Eagle advancement inquiries to\u00a0narcoosseeadvancement@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Please note the following information for Life\u00a0scouts working on\u00a0their Eagle Rank:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1. The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook was last updated in February 2023. Please make sure you are using the 2023A version when you submit your workbook for district review.\u00a0The 2023A version of the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook PDF can be downloaded from the National website at:
\nhttps:\/\/www.scouting.org\/programs\/scouts-bsa\/advancement-and-awards\/eagle-scout-workbook\/<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Within the Project Proposal, the District Information requested on Page B should be entered a<\/span>s:\u00a0<\/span>Narcoossee Eagle Chair;\u00a0(407) 889-4403;\u00a01951 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703;\u00a0<\/span>narcoosseeadvancement@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Life scouts who are ready for their Eagle Project Workbook review and District approvals have the option of personally meeting with a District Advancement team member by appointment. The Life Scout can still opt\u00a0to submit and receive feedback electronically, if preferred. But in some cases, a short in-person meeting will still be needed for signatures. Electronic proposal submissions should be sent to\u00a0narcoosseeadvancement@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Dr. Phillips Charities has established a matching grant fund at the Central Florida Council to which Eagle Scout candidates may apply for partial assistance to fund their Eagle Scout Service project.\u00a0Only projects located in Orange, Osceola & Seminole counties will be considered for approval.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0For more information and application:<\/span>\u00a0https:\/\/www.cflscouting.org\/dr-phillips-charities-eagle-service-project-grant-application\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a04. Eagle Boards of Review (EBOR) will\u00a0be held by appointment at a\u00a0location coordinated by the District. The Eagle Scout Candidate should contact the District Advancement team member specified by Council after application verification to schedule their EBOR. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. After the EBOR is complete, units should NOT record the date of the Eagle Board of Review Rank achievement, as it delays the certification process with national. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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District Merit Badge,\u00a0Nova,\u00a0Supernova Memo<\/strong><\/span>
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Michelle Adamick<\/strong>\u00a0is the Narcoossee District Merit Badge\/Nova\/SuperNova Coordinator. All requests to become a Merit Badge Counselor or Nova\/SuperNova mentor should be submitted to Michelle at\u00a0ColonialMB1@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/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<\/p>\n

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Camp Card Fundraiser 2025<\/strong><\/span>
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Contact our Narcoossee District Camp Card Chair, Brittany Pickren<\/strong> at\u00a0hana_nikori@yahoo.com<\/a>, if you have questions or need assistance with Camp Cards.<\/p>\n

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