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Welcome to the March 2013 issue of our Council newsletter.
If you have an upcoming event, information, or a special scout story you'd like to include in this newsletter, please, email our editor. |
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Local Scout drives in BSA-sponsored NASCAR Race car to school
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Local Boy Scout Daniel Bolan had the opportunity of a lifetime on February 20, 2013. Getting ready to go to school is a very mundane process for must students. But for one local Central Florida Boy Scout one morning was a little extra ordinary. Daniel Bolan got to ride in a racecar to school! He was driven by NASCAR driver Scott Lagasse Jr., in the BSA/Hybrid Light car. Daniel was selected for this opportunity because he was the top seller in camp cards in 2012, selling 1,000 cards! The BSA Racing Team and NASCAR driver Scott Lagasse Jr. are anticipating a great 2013 NASCAR season. Make sure and watch the BSA Racing team and NASCAR driver Scott Lagasse Jr. race throughout the season in the hunt for the checkered flag! |
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Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? Premiers Tonight - 8pm!
There's a new TV show about Scouting coming soon, and it looks terrific.
Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout? will make its debut on the National Geographic Channel tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
The reality show pits a Boy Scout against an average, ordinary adult who isn't involved in Scouting. Each week, the rivals will be tested on a series of outdoors-related challenges.
Click here for information on this great new TV hit!
The company behind the show, Original Productions, has produced many successful shows before, including Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Truckers, Coal, Ax Men and Storage Wars.
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All-Hands Summit
ALL-HANDS LEADER SUMMIT
For all scouting leaders in Central Florida Council
Saturday March 23
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
401 W. Livingston St., Downtown Orlando
This first-ever event is not-to-miss and will be informative, inspirational and educational. Highlights include:
- Town Hall Forum with the TOP LEADERSHIP of the Boy Scouts of America (CEO Wayne Brock and National Commissioner Tico Perez). An incredible opportunity to hear about new initiatives, strategy and receive an update on current issues facing scouting from the source.
- Update on BSA's new STEM initiative that is offered from 1st grade up to 12th grade, helping prepare the next generation of scientists.
- New and exciting opportunities available to Central Florida scouts
- Special guest speakers and presentations
Please help promote the event within your district, including all district committee members, commissioners, scoutmasters, cubmasters, den leaders, all uniformed leaders, and even interested parents.
The event is free and parking is free, but pre-registration is required. Online registration is available at http://tinyurl.com/cfc-all-hands.
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The 2013 Friends of Scouting Campaign is off and running...
Scouting is "Making Heroes". In the next few months a Scouting representative will visit your Pack, Troop or Crew and give you an opportunity to invest in the future of Scouting here in Central Florida.
Funds raised in our 2013 Friends of Scouting campaign will help pay for unit service, leader training, youth scholarships, recruitment efforts, program development, program support, camping and much more.
Your gift is important.
Please make plans to participate at your next Blue & Gold or Court of Honor.
If you are unable to attend your Blue & Gold or Court of Honor, please help your unit achieve 100% family participation by making a donation using this link: 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!!
Sincerely,
Tom Wallace
Proud father of a Scout
Council FOS Chair
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Change - It's Your Choice - It's Your Program
You choose your Scouting Adventure by using your voice - the Voice of the Scout! Yes, you get to say what you like about the Scouting Program and what you think needs improvement. The Boy Scouts of America created the Voice of the Scout Program in the spring of 2012 and have asked for your participation and input through the e-mailed survey both last spring and this past fall. Your responses have made an impact and caused - Change.
The survey results were reviewed by both the Central Florida Council's Volunteer and Professional Leadership Teams. Leadership is listening to your voice, continuing what you like about the Scouting Program and changing what you thought needed to be improved on. Thank you for your help in making the best Scouting Program possible.
Please respond to the 2013 Spring Voice of the Scout Surveythat you will be receiving in Mid-March. We need your Voice!
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Calling all Scouting Families to Action ...
 New youth, new families, new leaders all make Scouting stronger, more fun and exciting!! During the month of March we are asking each family that is already enjoying the journey of scouting to invite another family to join the experience. Reach out to a family that you know and get them to join Scouting.
A great way to introduce a family to Scouting is to invite them to your next activity, camping, Pinewood Derby, Pack Meeting, Court of Honor ... Share the fun!!!
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National Jamboree Staff Needed!
Boy Scouts of America's 2013 National Jamboree, July 15-24, 2013
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.
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Spring into the Spring with events at our Camp!
 Fun with Son Weekends March 22-24, 2013 April 5-7, 2013  Experience our camp during the Spring of 2013. Cub Scouts and their families will enjoy great activities that include bb guns, archery, craft building, swimming, hiking our nature trails plus much more! Please click here to register online for Fun with Son (March 22-24) Please click here to register online for Fun with Son (April 5-7) Please click here for the information / registration flyer Boy Scout Extravaganza April 19-21, 2013  The Boy Scout Extravaganza is from Friday evening - Sunday afternoon, featuring eight exciting and adventures treks. Boy Scouts may choose their Trek that suits their adventures minds. Experience the great outdoor adventures at our Camp. Each Scout must attend as part of a Troop or with a parent / guardian. Please click here to register online Please click here for the information / registration flyer Tiger Crossing May 10-12, 2013  Bring your entire family to camp to celebrate your Tiger Cub's Graduation! Your graduating Tiger Cub and family will experience activities such as swimming, bb guns, archery, games, crafts, awesome campfire and of course a Graduation Ceremony. Please click here to register online Please click here for the information / registration flyer |
Scout Night with the Orlando Solar Bears
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The Orlando Solar Bears put on their Scout hockey uniforms to do battle with the Reading Royals on March 2nd at the Amway Center. Each Orlando Solar Bear Hockey player battled on the ice with special Boy Scout jerseys. Hundreds upon hundreds of local Scouts packed the Amway Center to cheer for their Solar Bears. Scouts in uniform received a special Orlando Solar Bear Scout patch and special Orlando Solar Bear hockey puck. |
Table Talk
 You are part of the Scouting Family and scouting needs to be part of your Family. Yes Scouting is a family thing, it doesn't belong to just the Scout. Scouting should involve the entire family in its adventures. It should be family table talk in your home providing unmatchable quality family time. Where and how can the entire family be involved in Scouting you ask? The whole family can be involved in most Scouting Events and Activities with the Scout The whole family can help in the planning, give the needed guidance, and provide the education needed for the Scout's success Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians can become part of the Pack, Troop, or Crew's Leadership Most importantly is that the family needs to be enthusiastic about Scouting and give the family's support needed for the Scout's success Sometimes the family just needs to be there for that little extra push for the Scout to get to the next step in their Scouting Adventure.
Success! Yes your involvement will cause success and growth for your Scout in the Scouting Program. You'll find it's a rewarding and satisfying feeling for both you and your Scout when you are involved as part of their Scouting Adventure. The Scout will:Seek more new and exciting Adventures Have greater and more Advancements Play a more active role and becoming involved in more Activities and Events Will Grow in Leadership and be more Responsible Seek out and enjoy learning new abilities
Family involvement also causes your Scout's longevity in the Scouting Program - Yes the Scout will stay involved in Scouting longer. The Scout's Scouting Adventure will build with success stories and lifelong memories, your involvement will create smiles. Become involved then Step back and watch your Scout grow, become a leader, and succeed. |
Cub Scout Day Camp 2013
 Cub Scout Day Camp planning has kicked into full force. The Directors, program directors and other key staff are putting together the best program ever. The theme this year is Cub Scout Day Camp discovers the world. Each camp is discovering different things in the world. From the different types of transportation you can take to discover the world, to all the different countries in the world.
WE are looking for volunteers to work at camp and to help plan it as well. If you are interested contact your camp director on the flier or at cflscouting.org on the Day Camp page.
 We have some great new activities planned, some old favorites (BB's and archery). Day Camp is the opportunity for Cub Scouts, to have fun making new friends, learning scout skills, all while earning rank advancement and other Cub Scout awards. Each camp is different and your son can attend any or as many camps as he wants. Most camps will have BB's, Archery, Crafts and Scout Skills after that every camp is different. You son will earn awards in his new rank Wolf, Bear or Webelos. He will earn a Day Camp patch and receive his camp t-shirt. Camp is all week and all day long. For specific times and dates check out the flier or website.
Congratulations to Cub Scout Jonathan B. for the winning patch design. He and a friend are getting an all-expense paid vacation for two for the Cub Scout Day Camp of his choice. So mark your calendars with the dates and get ready for a wonderful Day Camp filled summer.
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| Summer Camp 2013
Experience Scouting as it should be with high adventure, merit badges galore and the one and only Native American program village plus much more!
 Camp La-No-Che's summer camp adventures for Boy Scouts and Venturing youth include the ATV and Personal Water Craft experiences, a Native American village where scouts learn "hands on" about the Native American culture, High Adventure programs which include the Alpine Tower, high & low courses in COPE plus the Climbing tower, great program areas for scouts to earn merit badges in aquatics, ecology, scoutcraft skills, health fields, shooting sports and trailblazers (designed for new scouts).
 Summer camp 2013 at Camp La-No-Che will be the best ever. We already have over 240 Troops who are attending so please put your reservation in today. Please contact Pam Falconer (352-669-8558 or pam@camplanoche.com) at Camp La-No-Che located in the Leonard and Marjorie Williams Family Scout Reservation to put in your Troop's or Crew's reservation.
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Exploring: "What's in Your Future?"
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Career Exploring is a unique career exploration program for young men and women ages 14-20. It provides students with an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of career fields and network with professionals already working in those fields. You get hands-on experience to determine whether or not a particular career field is right for you. You develop valuable networking contacts with professionals working in your selected career fields, and you get to know other teenagers and young adults sharing your same interests and aspirations.
Exploring can be the first step in identifying career possibilities while having fun in an exciting and informal environment. Career Exploring is all about helping young adults make a more informed decision about future careers and determine if a particular career is the right one for them. The goal is to expand the Career Exploring program to offer a variety of different career program to choose from in Central Florida.
To make this happen it involves the following components. 1) Building relationships with local high schools to survey youth on their career interest. An example of the survey is included in this link . 2) When the top career interests are determined appointments are made with a company in the specific career field to sponsor a program for our youth. 3) A letter from the company sponsoring the program regarding an open house date when the youth can sign up.
If you know a youth interested in a specific career program or a company that may sponsor a program contact Jerry Brady. Jerry can be reached at jbrady@lflmail.org or 407-703-0233. Check out the video above that talks about the Exploring program
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Central Florida Council Awards Banquet
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2012 Silver Beaver Class Honoree, Dr. Wes Estey & the 2012 Eagle Class Honoree Duane Fogg!!! Both gentlemen will honored along with our 2012 Eagle Scouts, Silver Beaver recipients, Commissioner of the Year, NESA award recipients and scholarship ward winners at the Council Recognition Banquet!!!
Please SAVE THE DATE...
The Council Recognition Banquet in scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in the Walt Disney World Resort, with a reception at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Online registration for this special event will be open soon!!!
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Training
 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. |
| Central Florida 2013 Camp Card and Scout Show
The 2013 Camp Card Campaign has been launched! This year we produced two (2) cards:
Card A: with Publix as a one-time use snap off (effective only in Brevard, Flagler, Orange, Seminole & Volusia counties). Publix did not extend the offer to Lake and Osceola counties.
Card B - with Bass Pro Shop as a one-time use snap off (designed specifically for Lake & Osceola counties).
Both cards have four (4) one-time snap off offers. The Camp Card is more attractive with added value. With these new developments, the 2013 Camp Card is going to be the best ever!
This initiative is a fundraiser designed to help Scouts earn their way to a Summer/Day Camp program.
We are excited about the opportunities that are provided to the local Scout Units with this "risk free" Council approved fundraising opportunity. There is a lot of positive buzz about these cards from our volunteers!
The Camp Cards have been distributed to Units at the February Roundtables.
Units will set up show and sells at various locations around town and sell the cards through families and friends up until the Scout Show on April 27th.
The Central Florida Scout Show is being held at the University of Central Florida on Saturday, April 27th at the Brighthouse Networks Stadium. Turner Wallis of Johnson's Surveying Company is the Scout Show Event Chair for a second time. We are excited about this year's show.... We are anticipating over 14,000 in attendance with participation from over 450 units throughout our Council. We are thankful for McDonald's support as the title sponsor for this event.Currently, we are securing vendors who are interested in promoting their company or organization with us at the Central Florida Scout Show. The Scout Show Committee is promoting an active marketing campaign to draw additional awareness of the Scout Show.- 310,000 Discount Cards are being sold by our Scouts
- Interactive website where more information can be promoted to our sponsors
- Targeting a broader market with event flyers, radio spots and additional media coverage
Vendors interested in attending should provide their point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address to Kirk Clark, Development Director - Central Florida Council at kirk.clark@cflscouting.org or by phone at (407) 703-0230. Thank you for your support!
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What's Going Around: Gastroenteritis
You may have seen news stories lately about Norovirus, a virus that can cause Gastroenteritis (stomach flu). In fact, case numbers got so high around the country that the CDC issued warnings. Through the first several weeks of 2013, Centra Care physicians saw a steady number of patients suffering from Gastroenteritis, but nothing out of the ordinary. That is, until this past week, when the number of cases took a big increase. And signs point to Norovirus as the probable cause.
Learn More:
Norovirus is a very contagious virus. Contracted from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces, the virus causes your stomach or intestines or both to get inflamed (acute Gastroenteritis). This leads to stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting
Anyone can be infected with Norovirus and get sick. And you can have a Norovirus illness many times in your life. It can be serious, especially for young children and older adults.
Norovirus is the most common cause of acute Gastroenteritis in the United States. Each year, it causes about 21 million illnesses and contributes to about 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths. Norovirus is also the most common cause of foodborne-disease outbreaks in the United States.
(Source: CDC)
Beware, Gastroenteritis often leads to dehydration. So watch out for symptoms, including: decreased urination, extreme lethargy and light-headedness.
To prevent a new infection, wash your hands frequently, and do not share beverages or eating utensils. If it's a child who is ill, parents need to be diligent about hand washing, especially after using the bathroom, handling diapers and when handling or preparing food.
Here are a few recommendations if you or your child has Gastroenteritis:
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of clear liquids like water, sport drinks (for adults), and pediatric electrolyte solutions like Pedialyte. But don't drink too much at one time. It is best to take small frequent sips.
- See a doctor if unable to keep any fluids down.
- Avoid dairy, caffeine, and spicy foods until feeling better.
- Make sure to get plenty of rest.
Gastroenteritis is viral in nature so it can't be treated with antibiotics. But Centra Care physicians can prescribe medication that can stop the vomiting, slow the diarrhea and prevent dehydration.
Did you know ... Centra Care offers discounted physicals for Scouts and Leaders? Scout physicals are available for $25 and Leader physicals are only $40. Check with your local Centra Care for your next annual physical.
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Golden Eagle Dinners - Save the Date!
The Golden Eagle Dinner is the annual fundraising event that helps make Scouting happen in Central Florida. It brings together the business, civic and political leaders of our community. The event shares the story of Scouting's success, while illustrating Scouting's positive impact on our youth. And there is an event coming your way soon... This event also affords us the opportunity to honor a great community leader! See below for event information in your area. To find out more or how you can be a part of this great event, contact Nancy Freeman. |
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March 6th
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West Orange County (Luncheon)
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Tim Keating, President
R.C. Stevens Construction
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March 14th
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Lake County
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Dr. Moxely, Lake County Superintendent of Schools
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March 19th
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West Volusia County
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West Volusia Beacon
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March 21st
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Brevard County
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Lynda Weatherman, President/CEO
Economic Development Commission of FL Space Coast
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March 26th
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Southeast Volusia County
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Clay Henderson, Sr. Counsel
Holland & Knight
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March 27th
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Apopka Area (Luncheon)
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Lou Haubner, Realtor
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March TBA
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East Volusia County
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Ryan Lochte, Olympic Swimmer
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March TBA
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Flagler County
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Sam Cline, President
S.E. Cline Construction
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April 4th
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Seminole County
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Larry Tobin, CEO
Fairwinds Credit Union
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April 16th
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Metro Orlando
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Jimmy Hewitt, Co-Founder
Orlando Magic
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April TBA
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Osceola County
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Rotary Clubs of Osceola County
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From the Council Commissioner
 Greetings Central Florida Council Scouts and Scouter's; can you believe it is already March 2013? The New Year is off and running and a lot of exciting things are going on here in the Central Florida Council. I invite you all to attend the upcoming "All Hand's" meeting to be held 0800-1230 Saturday, 23 March at the Bob Carr Performing Arts center in downtown Orlando. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to hear firsthand the "state of Scouting" here in our Council. In addition, we are going to have two very special guests, the National Scout Executive, Wayne Brock as well as the National Commissioner, Tico Perez. It's FREE, so please reserve your spot at: Please click here to reserve your spot.
As you already know, Camp Cards are on the street. I ask that you fully support this worthy program as it provides revenue that facilitates the great program that we enjoy here in our area. It is also the time of the Districts Golden Eagle dinners; please support those events as they too are critical to the Districts ability to operate. OK, enough about fundraising.
Adult volunteers, what training have you taken lately? We owe it to the youth that participate in this great program that we are not only trained in Youth protection, but we need to be trained in our specific positions. I challenge all of you to continue to grow your skill set by participating in additional training, to include advanced type training; Wood Badge, Powder Horn, Camp School, etc.
Summer is just around the corner and this year is significant as the 2013 National Jamboree is scheduled to be held 15-24 July at BSA's newest High Adventure Base; The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Of course, you don't have to go to West Virginia to have an awesome summer experience. We have one of the finest Summer Camp's in the country right here at Camp Lanoche. In fact, the month of June is already fully booked so if you decide to go local this summer, get your reservations in, ASAP!
OK, it's a busy time in Scouting and I want you to get out and enjoy all that Scouting has to offer and bring a friend. Yes, bring a friend because there are a lot of youth in our communities that we are not serving. Let's get them involved.
In closing, God Bless each and every one of you, thanks for all that you do. Stay safe and I'll see you on the high ground.
Yours in Scouting, Bo Terry Council Commissioner |
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