When you give to Scouting, you help make heroes...

 

  Will Brabb, a Webelos Scout from Pack 507 in Lake Mary, enjoys volunteering at the Sanford Civic Center to help feed the homeless.  At 10-years-old, he was amazed to see classmates from his school there to receive help. He says he "really wants to help a lot of people."

 

 

 

 

Jarrett Slade, a First Class Scout with Troop 54 in Holly Hill, has been awarded the BSA Lifesaving Award for heroism. Not too long after earning the First Aid Merit Badge, Jarrett walked into his home and recognized his father was showing signs of a heart attack or a stroke. He immediately called 911 and took his father's blood pressure, relaying the information to the 911 operator. He also helped explain to the fire fighter's his father's medical history. His father was having a heart attack, but survived thanks to his sons' quick actions.

 

We need your support to help us make more heroes like Will & Jarrett! It's not too late to pledge your gift and help us! 

Go online to http://support.cflscouting.org to help make a hero ... My Pledge to Making Heroes

On behalf of the over 25,000 Scouts here in Central Florida, thank you for being a part of this important campaign!! Thank you for making heroes!! 

On Tuesday, June 6th, 888 scouts, scouters, and family members gathered at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Convention Center for the annual Council Recognition Banquet.

They recognized 448 Eagle Scouts from the Centennial class of 2012, 14 new Silver Beaver Award recipients, 4 National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award holders, the outstanding Eagle Scout projects, Outstanding Commissioners,  Venturing Silver Award recipients, and were wrapped in the stories of Col. Joe Kittinger who was the Guest of Honor, as he told the story of the Red Bull Stratos skydive - the highest parachute jump ever recorded (which broke the record the Colonel set in 1960).

As one observer put it, "There were Eagle Scouts wrapped around the entire room which was an awesome sight ... I wish those parents that have boys of scout age or younger could have been there last night. Scouting is Alive and Well in Central Florida thanks to incredible volunteers, supportive parents, and outstanding young men and women."

If you missed this year's banquet, make your plans to make the 2014 banquet - you won't want to miss it again.

Please click here to download the 2012 Central Florida Council Annual Report.

Northern Tier provides epic wilderness canoeing trips in remote Manitoba Canada. Trips feature a float plane ride, unsurpassed freshwater fishing and hundreds of thousands of acres of virgin wilderness to explore. This is one trip that will change your life.

 

Every summer, hundreds of Scouts head to the most remote Boy Scout High Adventure base for a once in a lifetime wilderness canoeing expedition. Trips begin by meeting your "Interpreter" who is a trained Northern Tier staff member that will accompany you on your trip. Northern Tier provides full outfitting for your trek. A float plane ride to the canoe cache begins your trip. After that, you can decide which of the less traveled trails you want to follow. Crews typically paddle a mixture of lakes and rivers. It is common for crews in Bissett not to see anyone other than their crew for their entire trip. There are also lots of fish to catch. After your trip, you will return by float plane to the base to enjoy a cleansing sauna.

 

"Scouts experience a phenomenal wilderness area. I have seen loons, beavers, otters, deer, moose, bald eagles, and more. Brilliant starry nights, Northern Lights, thunderstorms, and picture perfect weather have their place on each voyage. The maturity and growth Scouts gain from pushing past their previously imagined limits is incredible. I can't speak highly enough of this program; it has changed my life."

- Past Participant - Northern Tier

 

Bissett has been called the most extreme adventure the BSA offers. Come to Bissett and experience "Wilderness Adventures that Last a Lifetime!"

 

Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs

PO Box 509

Ely, MN 55731

www.ntier.org                   218.365.4811

Central Florida Council Cub Scout Legoland Days will be held May 18th, August 31st, and November 16th, at Legoland Florida. Play your part as Cub Scouts and their families fight fires at LEGO City Rescue Academy, conquer the Dragon coaster as they return to a time of knights and castles, feel like a Giant as you walk through Miniland USA featuring incredible detailed cities built out of millions of LEGO bricks, and participate in the Ford Driving School, where Cub Scouts and their families drive LEGO themed cars through city streets to earn their own driver's license.

Tickets are available online from Legoland Florida.

Dear Central Florida Cubmasters,

For  the 2013 Cub Scout Fall Recruitment Campaign our goal is to help your Pack plan and execute an effective promotional plan that will reach families in your community and get them to join your Pack.  The goal is to make sure all Packs in the Central Florida Council have a successful School Night Sign-Up this Fall.  To this end, we are asking our Pack leaders to be directly involved with a "Get the Word Out" campaign, not just in your school, but in your neighborhoods and community.

Here is what will happen at the Council and District level:

• The District Executive will arrange the School Night date with the elementary school.
• The Council support staff will produce a flyer to be distributed to each boy during classroom presentations conducted by the District Executive one day prior to School Night for Scouting.
• A District School Night presenter will be assigned to each school.
• Billboards will be placed throughout Central Florida promoting Scout Sign-Up.
• Radio spots promoting "Join Cub Scouts".
• BeAScout.org - make sure your pin is updated, including your School Night date, time and location.

Here is what we need from you:

• Attend your District's New Scout Recruitment Training; you will be emailed the date, time and location of your training in just a couple of weeks.  At the training, you will receive a "Pack Marketing Plan"; a list of key task and tools to help your Pack maximize your School Night promotions.  Please invite two other leaders to join you for the training; your point person for School Night Sign-Up and someone who can spearhead the marketing plan for your Pack's School Night.  Also, please be thinking about a goal that you want your Pack to set for "number of new Scouts recruited".

Register him TODAY for the WEBELOS DAY CAMP!

 

   

Cub Halloween Adventure Weekends

Oct 4-6, Oct 11-13, Oct 18-20, Oct 25-27

  

Join Cub Scouts and their families from throughout Central Florida during Cub Halloween Adventure Weekends this October at our Camp. Participants will be spooked by our Haunted Trails, startled by our famous Haunted House and dazzled with our other great Halloween activities. As always BB guns, archery and craft making will be available too.

 

Please click here to download the information / registration flyer 

 

 

 

Tiger Growl 

November 18-20, 2013

  

Join Tiger Cubs from Central Florida as they prowl our camp to complete activities such as BB guns, archery, craft making, enjoy an amazing show plus much more! Tigers will enjoy our camp with their families during Tiger Growl 2013.

  

Please click here to download the information / registration flyer 

 

When was the last time you were at Camp La-No-Che?

Come and bring your family for an exciting day of fun and activities at place you spent many of your summer nights. Come prepared to canoe / row on Lake Norris, swim at the pool, shoot rifles and bows, visit the Native American Indian Area, check out the new All-Terrain Vehicle and Personal Watercraft programs, hike to Big Stump, or just explore the old camp and see what is old and new. A bag lunch and a sit down dinner with lots of camp staff tales are included. The day will end with an exciting campfire program in the OA Campfire Ring. A full day of fun for you and your family.

Sign up for this one-day event at Camp. Also, share this information with other former camp staff members that you are still in contact with. Which year will have the most Camp Staff members attending the Reunion? Feel free to bring your old camp memorabilia with you.

Activity and meal fee: $20.00 per person (Overnight camping available, but remember, campers arrive Sunday morning!)

 The Central Florida Council is proud to announce Jodi Peterman has agreed to serve as the 2013 Popcorn Kernel. She is the proud mom to three sons and a daughter, who feature one Eagle Scout, two Life Scouts, three former Venturers and one future Venturer!

 

Jodi is a leader in Troop and Crew 192, chartered by the First United Methodist Church of St. Cloud in the Osceola District. She servesas the Fundraising Chair for both units.

She leads the Troop's fundraising efforts with an eye on the goal and lots of positive communication, meeting one on one with every family in the Troop during the popcorn and discount card campaigns.

 

Thanks to her leadership, the Troop sold more than $20,000 in popcorn last fall. (Wow, right?) So, what's the secret to their success? Troop 192 was highlighted at the 2013 All Hands Summit in March. Check it out here: Troop 192 - how'd they do it? 

 

Jodi looks forward to working with our District and Unit Kernels to ensure success during the "2013 Popcorn = Program" Campaign. As she says in the video, "we provide our Scouts the opportunity to go on trips like Philmont and the National Jamboree." Jodi knows it's all about the youth and their program.

 

As you enjoy your summer, here are a couple of tips from Jodi and the popcorn team:

• Be sure your unit is planning out their next year
• Figure out all the awesome activities your youth want to do
• Come up with a unit budget
• Make sure your unit is committed to program, by signing your unit up for popcorn. You can do that here: Popcorn Website 
• Attend your District's Popcorn Kickoff in July!
• Ensure that during this next popcorn season... it's all about the program!

As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the protection of youth in our programs, the designation of parents of youth members in traditional programs as ScoutParents will end effective July 1. BSA literature, forms, and processes are being revised to match this change in program.

 

ScoutParents are now encouraged to officially register as dues-paying adult volunteers or leaders if they are not already so registered.

 

To help facilitate this, the unit Scouter Reserve position (91U) has been created for supportive adults who have no immediate specific leadership role. Like all registered BSA adult positions, this new role will require a criminal background check and the completion of Youth Protection training.

The position of unit ScoutParent coordinator (PC) will remain a registered position with the name changed to parent coordinator.

 

 

What is the national jamboree? Imagine 50,000 Scouts, Venturers, volunteers, and staff from all over the country, all gathered together for one big celebration of Scouting. Held once every four years, the national jamboree is a chance to camp out with friends, meet new friends, try high-adventure activities, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors. Over 10 days, there are exhibits, stadium shows with entertainment, opportunities to work on merit badges - there's something for everybody.

 

Staff Needed!  The 2013 National Jamboree is still looking for several thousand volunteers to help staff the event.  If you or a fellow adult leader are available to help provide these once in a lifetime experiences for our Scouts please click here to get started in being on Staff for the 2013 National Jamboree.

 

High adventure like you've never seen. Whitewater, climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, and much, much more. (Not to mention all of the things you've grown to love about the jamboree: patch trading, SCUBA, stadium shows, Technology Quest ... who could ask for more?)

 

History created by you. This will be the first jamboree at its new permanent home - The Summit, in beautiful West Virginia - and you'll be there for the grand opening.

Scouting is for Every Youth! Every youth deserves the opportunity to be a Scout and No One will be left behind.

Every youth will have the opportunity of the Scouting Adventure - the opportunity of leadership and the opportunity to grow and learn within the Scouting Program. Great Fellowship and most of all Fun will be had by all throughout their Scouting Journey.

 

Scouting creates for every youth lifelong memories and friendships. Scouting provides never ending growth of character, moral development, and strengths both physical and mental while creating our future leaders of tomorrow.

Our Scouts will always strengthen their beliefs and abilities of Duty to God and Country.

 

Scouting Adult Leadership remains strong while guiding and advising our Youth Scouts, while providing the Scouts the opportunity to lead and learn.

 

Scouting is over 100 years old and the strength of its Youth and Adult Membership will cause it to succeed and grow forever. Scouting is Strong in its History and growing Stronger in its Future.

Looking for the latest information on BSA Training Classes being held in the Central Florida Council? The Council Training Calendar is your one-stop shop for all training classes, when they will be held, who is conducting the class, and how to register.

The WAYNE M. DENSCH CHARITIES, INC. is the title sponsor for the 17th Annual Boy Scout Travel, Sports and Entertainment Auction.

This year's Auction will be held at the HILTON ORLANDO | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | 350 S. Northlake Blvd.  | Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 | USA

www.orlandoaltamontesprings.hilton.com

Please mark your calendar for August 16, 2013 for an exciting evening suited for the whole family.

Join 800 plus of your friends for some fun, fellowship and an opportunity to bid on a variety of deals ranging from vacation packages, sport packages, restaurants galore, exotic hotel stays covering the country and much more...

Come out and join the celebration of the 17th Annual Boy Scout Auction along with this year's chair, Monique Yeager of Tony Romas.

Big thanks to Monique and the Auction Committee for making this the best Auction around town.

Register to attend. VIP packages are available. The event is FREE for attendees.

Donate an item online: auction.cflscouting.org

At the conclusion of the immediate past National Meeting of the Boy Scouts of America on May 30th, the Central Florida Council's very own John Jennings was sworn in as the Area 4 President of the Boy Scouts of America.  Area 4 serves all of the Council's in the state of Florida.  For the past two years John has served as the Area 4 Vice President of Operations.  John was raised in Central Florida where he earned his Eagle Scout in Troop 200 of Orlando, FL.  As an adult volunteer, John has held a myriad of Central Florida Council positions such as District Chair, Woodbadge Course Director, Council Vice President and Council President.  John's attention to detail and true devotion to the Scouting program here in Central Florida has helped Scouting flourish.  The Central Florida Council congratulates John on his new endeavor in the Boy Scouts of America.

• Over the counter medications can help pain, fever and cough
• A humidifier can help break up mucus
• Drink lots of fluids
• Get plenty of rest
• Keep away from tobacco smoke 

Your can register now at golf.cflscouting.org

Greetings, Central Florida Scouter's and Scouts.  

 

Well, summer is here and units are off and running to do all of those wonderful things that Scouting has to offer over the summer. I hope many of you have chosen Camp La-No-Che for your summer camp adventure as our camp has many awesome activities to offer; Alpine climbing, ATV's, PWC's, (4 wheelers and jet skis), a full range of aquatic activities, merit badges, native American area and events, etc.  If not our camp, then hopefully a long term summer camp somewhere! We also have a large Council contingent (7 Troops, 1 Crew) headed off to the 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit in West Virginia, as well as other High Adventure facilities and events.

 

As you are all probably well aware of by now, the BSA National Membership Standard policy that has attracted so much attention for the past 6 months is behind us and Scouting is moving forward. We need to be more focused now than ever before to ensure we bring the Scouting program to as many youth as possible because it is so vitally important to help our young men, and women, to be "Prepared for Life" by having the skills necessary to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.  This is our goal, and I ask each and every one of you to help me, starting today, to grow our movement. Be ever vigilant to look for youth who are not part of the Scouting program and let's make them part of it!

 

Have a great summer, have fun, stay safe and I'll see you on the high ground.

 

Yours in Scouting,

 

Robert "Bo" Terry   

Council Commissioner