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Narcoossee District Newsletter\u2014July 2025<\/p>\n
Latest news and updates from the Narcoossee District of the 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 Narcoossee District\u00a0<\/strong> Central Florida Council\u00a0<\/strong> Click here for Narcoossee District Calendar May 2025 – May 2026!<\/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 Warm congratulations to scouts in the Narcoossee District who have\u00a0earned<\/span>\u00a0the Eagle rank in the last month!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Brennan Winkler, Troop 424<\/span><\/span><\/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 <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Due to a delay at National, no Eagle Rank certificates have been released since December.\u00a0 If you are in need of a presentation kit (rank insignia, medal, and pins) for an Eagle Court of Honor this summer, please\u00a0contact Lilly Bruno at the Council office via email at Lilly.Bruno@cflscouting.org<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to confirm that a kit is available and coordinate a day and time for pickup.\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 A few more <\/span><\/span>Volunteers<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span>are needed for <\/span><\/span>Cub Scout Day Camp<\/strong><\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span>July 14-18 at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Center\u00a0Point Community Church<\/span> (9580 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825<\/a>)<\/span><\/span>. Adult and youth volunteers 14+ can help out for 1\/2 a day, 1 day, a few days or all 5 days. General\u00a0information for volunteers and volunteer registration can be found\u00a0on the event page for Central Florida Council Cub Scout Day Camps<\/a>. Questions can be directed to Camp Director Elle Vail at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>cubscoutdaycamp6B@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>REMINDER: Youth who send an email to the camp director MUST copy their parent to be in compliance with the ‘no one-on-one contact’ youth protection policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Volunteers<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0are needed to lead stations at\u00a0<\/span>Cub Scout Family Fun Day<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>on\u00a0September 27 at Center Pointe Community Church. <\/span>Adults and troop-age youth volunteers are desired! If you or your troop can help, please reach out to the event lead, Brenda Jimenez at\u00a0<\/span>brjimenez87@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Narcoossee District is also seeking volunteers to serve in\u00a0the following leadership\u00a0roles:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \tNarcoossee District Activities Chair<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/strong>(helps coordinate planning, organizing, and execution of activities\u00a0for the district and represents the district on the Council Activities Committee)\u00a0<\/span><\/span> For more information on any of these leadership roles, please reach out to our district chair, Kathy Vickroy,\u00a0at <\/span>kathyvickroy@yahoo.com<\/span><\/a> or 412-758-9636.\u00a0<\/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 It\u2019s time to prepare for the 2025 popcorn season!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Popcorn Kernels, please sign up to commit to sell popcorn (if you have an account from last year, PLEASE don\u2019t create a new account, use the \u201cI already have an account option\u201d and if you don\u2019t remember your username or password, click the \u201cforgot your username or password?\u201d option.)\u00a0<\/a>https:\/\/login.trails-end.com\/?client=commitment<\/a><\/p>\n This year, regional kickoff parties are in person on July 19! To sign up for one of the sessions, please sign up HERE<\/a>\u00a0***Note: It is important for your unit to have at least one adult attend, as you earn 5% of your commission for attending.***<\/span><\/p>\n For popcorn calendar and more information on products, see the 2025 Popcorn Guide<\/a>! <\/span>If you have questions, Haley, George, and I are all here to help \ud83c\udf7f I\u2019ll also be including updates in our Narcoossee District Facebook group!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks!\u00a0<\/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 Narcoossee District now has a Merit Badge Counselor\u00a0application tracker that can be reviewed<\/span> HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As of right now, all applications received by Michelle Adamick (Narcoossee’s Merit Badge Chair)\u00a0that are in-process are on the linked application tracker spreadsheet. If you do not see your name and have submitted an application, please resend your forms to Michelle via email\u00a0and she<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0will process them ASAP. On the application tracker, if something is red, then it is missing and needs to be submitted before the\u00a0application will be processed. And yes, even if you are already a registered adult leader in a unit, if you are not a current MBC, a new\u00a0adult application is needed as you are applying for a new position (mbc vs adult leader). If you have forms to send, please send to Michelle Adamick\u00a0at\u00a0colonialmb1@gmail.com<\/a>. Questions can be sent to the same email, or feel free to call\/text Michelle at 972-358-6171.<\/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 These paper bag “backpacks” are great for a “Back to the Pack Celebration” or a Blue and Gold in February.\u00a0 They are easy to make out of blue lunch bags and yellow cardstock.\u00a0 The “flaps” can be personalized to a Pack or person’s name. With a paper cutter and some glue, they go together quickly.\u00a0 You can put a copy of the Oath and Law inside the bag, candy, or anything else that fits the event they are being used for.<\/p>\n More detailed instructions HERE<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \nHeartfelt thanks to <\/em><\/span><\/span>Mike Hockman<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span> for a decade of\u00a0service as District Roundtable Commissioner. Mike, your hard work and dedication have\u00a0been\u00a0much appreciated.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/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 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, Kathy Vickroy, at<\/p><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>kathyvickroy@yahoo.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/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 is\u00a0typically be held on the third\u00a0Thursday of every month at Center\u00a0Point 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\u00a0July\u00a0Roundtable\u00a0<\/strong>will be held on\u00a0Thursday, 7\/17\/25<\/strong>. Program breakout groups will be offered for Cub Scout leaders and Scouts BSA\/Venturing\/Sea Scout leaders.<\/p>\n If you have any announcements or messages you would like to present or convey at Roundtable, please contact John Rhodes at<\/span>\u00a0john.elmer.rhodes@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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\nJuly 2025<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n
\n7\/3\/25 Narcoossee District Commissioner Meeting
\n7\/10\/25 Narcoossee District Committee Meeting
\n7\/14\/25 – 7\/18\/25 Cub Day Camp Session 6B hosted by Narcoossee District
\n7\/17\/25 Narcoossee District Roundtable<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n7\/13\/25 – 7\/19\/25 Camp La-No-Che Eagle Week, Session 2
\n7\/13\/25 – 7\/18\/25 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
\n7\/19\/25 Regional Popcorn Kickoff Events (in-person this year)
\n7\/20\/25 – 7\/26\/25 Camp La-No-Che Eagle Week, Session 3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nJexiel Valentin, Troop 662<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\n\tEvent Lead for Narcoossee District Pinewood Derby 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/span> (day event to be held in March or April 2026)<\/span><\/span>
\n\tTroop to Lead the\u00a02026 Narcoossee District Spring Camporee<\/strong><\/span><\/span> (multi-troop themed camping event on calendar for first weekend in May 2026)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nJillian Davis, Narcoossee District Popcorn Kernel
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\nNext Roundtable: Thursday, July\u00a017, 2025\u00a0at 7:00pm <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n