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Welcome to the May 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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Kynndarrn Williamson, Eagle Scout
Kynndarrn grew up in Brevard County and just as he became a teenager he had a choice to make... join the gangs and drug scene as so many others from his neighborhood were doing, or join the Scouts. And so, Kynndarrn became a Scout! He stepped up, advanced and learned many life skills that are so valuable to him today. He went camping, became a leader and earned 35+ merit badges.
He also had a really cool experience with the Central Florida Council. Many of you will recognize him from our community billboards!
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Kynndarrn achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in May of 2009, just before his 18th birthday. He now serves in the US Navy, at the age of 21. As an airman, Kynndarrn is on his second deployment aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Kynndarrn is one example of so many of our Scouts throughout Central Florida and across the United States. Compared to men who were never in Scouting, Eagle Scouts:
- Exhibit a higher sense of responsibility to give back through volunteering & donating
- Develop a greater connection & concern for their community
- Exercise more self-discipline to plan ahead and set and achieve goals
- Hold higher self-expectations
- Demonstrate greater appreciation & concern for the environment
- Display increased respect for religion & religious diversity
- Establish greater lifelong connections to family, friends & neighbors
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When you give to Scouting, you help make heroes...
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!!
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 Central Florida Council Awards Banquet
 The Central Florida Council Recognition Banquet will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa. With over 800 attendees expected, this event will celebrate the 2012 Duane Fogg Class of Eagle Scouts and the 2012 Dr. Wes Estey class of Silver Beavers.
In 2012, there were 488 Scouts in Central Florida who earned the rank of Eagle Scout which is the largest total in the history of the Council.
The Silver Beaver is the highest honor a local council can bestow upon an individual. Each year, a selection committee reviews nominations from throughout the council and selects those most worthy of recognition. The council is afforded one Silver Beaver for every 30 units or fraction thereof. Fourteen individuals will be presented with the Silver Beaver at the Council Banquet on June 4th. Each year, a distinguished Silver Beaver is selected to be the class honoree. The honoree is a volunteer who has already received the Silver Beaver and continued their service to Scouting and the Central Florida Council in a way deserving of special recognition.
Registration is now open. Please register as soon as possible on the Central Florida web site.
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Scouting Award Recipients
 We congratulate the following Central Florida Scouters for being recognized for their service to the Council. The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. Silver Beaver RecipientsRecipient - District
Doug Abele - Apopka Shores
Jerry Sulsenti - Apopka Shores
Howard Kaplan - Fort Gatlin
Dave Scruggs - Lake
Doug Kucklick - Little Econ
Brad Valdyke - Little Econ
Charlie Rogers - Osceola
Rich Maladecki - Sand Lake
Ron Blaisdell - Seminole Springs
Tom Hoisington - Seminole Springs
Jerry Lamott - Seminole Springs
Bob Preis - Three Rivers
Paul Thompson - Three Rivers
Simone Conerly - Tuscarora
The Silver Beaver Awards will be present at the Council Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, June 4th, and we encourage everyone to come out and celebrate the achievements of these Scouters, and our 2012 Class of Eagle Scouts and Silver Award recipients. |
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Spring into the Spring with events at our Camp!
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2012 Central Florida Council Annual Report
Please click here to download the 2012 Central Florida Council Annual Report. |
Nominating Committee Formed
 Council President Bill Sublette is pleased to announce that Executive Board Member Jeff Jennings has agreed to serve as the council nominating committee chairman. He is also pleased to report that the following council board members have been asked to serve on the nominating committee: Ronald Blocker, Don Campbell, Jeff Jonasen, Franck Kaiser, Tico Perez, Rey Malave, Sharon Smith, Bill Sublette, Bo Terry, Robert Utsey and Dr. Tom Yuschok. We like to encourage you to make your nominations for new board members by completing the nomination form and submit to the council office to the following attention: Nominating Committee Chair Jeff Jennings no later than Friday, May 10th. |
| 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 265 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. Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 6 are already full, and weeks 4, 5 and 7 are filling up fast!
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| Provisional Camping for Summer Camp 2013
Provisional Camping is still available for Summer Camp 2013. Provisional camping offers Boy Scouts the opportunity to experience summer camp without their Troop. Boy Scouts from all over will come together and form a Provisional Troop lead by adult Provisional Troops leaders. All seven weeks of summer camp offer a provisional troop. Please click here to get more information about our provisional troop.
 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).
No Scout should ever spend the summer without attending Summer Camp!
 
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Cub Scout Legoland Days
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.
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Interested In the Next Generation of Scouts?
 Are you interested in recruiting the next generation of Scouts? This Spring Packs have the opportunity to work with their District Executive and visit participating Elementary Schools to recruit new Tigers!!! If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact your District Executive and make plans to visit a local elementary school and recruit new Tigers.
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Former Law Enforcement Explorer Becomes First Woman to Head Secret Service
 Julia A. Pierson was sworn in as the 23rd director of the United States Secret Service on March 27, becoming the first woman to hold the post. Pierson, who has more than 30 years of experience with the Secret Service, was an Explorer in Post 103 with the Orlando, Florida, Police Department as a youth and was the 1978 National Law Enforcement Exploring youth representative. After serving as a police officer in Orlando, she began her career in the Secret Service as a special agent assigned to the Miami and Orlando field offices. In her new post, she has agreed to serve as the National Law Enforcement Exploring chair. |
Cub Scout Day Camp 2013
Cub Scout Day Camp is fast approaching. If you are looking for the best adventure for your son during the summer we suggest you check out our fantastic camps. They are all different so you can attend as many as you like. Sign up is easy just got to the council website and go to the Day Camp page. Our theme this year is Cub Scout Day Camp Discovers the world. All the camps are still looking for volunteers, if you work the whole week you will receive a $25.00 rebate after camp. It is a great way to spend your vacation time with your son. In addition most of the camps have a tot lot which is for the staff's younger children. The tot lot is free but it is only for volunteers. Cub Scout Day Camp will be at the Scout Show where you can sign up or ask questions or both. What a great way to keep the Scouting values going all through the summer while have a great time with friends both old and new. Any general Council questions call Sally at 321-720-4109 or Fnnayllas@aol.com. For camp specific questions contact the camp director listed on the website. We look forward to seeing you at camp.
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Webelos Day Camp
 Parents, are you looking for that perfect day camp for your Webelos Scout to attend this summer? Well, we have got just the day camp for you! The Webelos Day Camp (formerly the Webelos Only Day Camp) is being held June 24-28 and we are looking for eager Webelos Scouts that not only want to have fun, fun, fun at day camp but who want to get that jump start on earning their Webelos Badge and Arrow of Light! The Webelos Scout Day Camp is structured so that the Webelos I Scouts will earn their Citizen, Fitness, Artist and Engineer activity pins while the Webelos II Scouts will earn their Readyman, Forester, Handyman and Craftsman activity pins. Your Webelos Scout will have lots of fun creating "age appropriate" crafts, visiting with our guest speakers (Firemen, K-9, Police, Engineers, etc) and don't forget about BB's and Archery! There's so much to do so make sure YOUR Webelos Scout doesn't miss out on all the fun.
Register him TODAY for the WEBELOS DAY CAMP!
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Camp La-No-Che Reunion
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!)
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Ideal Year of Scouting
What is an "Ideal Year of Scouting?" You may have heard that phrase and wondered what it means. Simply put, it's what you think of when you close your eyes and think of your perfect Scouting year. What do your Scouts see when they do that or your other unit leaders? We want to help you find out!
Your District will be holding an "Ideal Year of Scouting" Seminar at your May Roundtable. You won't want to miss this! Every unit will be provided tools to help them plan out their ideal year.
Why is this important? The top reasons families leave Scouting? Lack of communication, lack of planning, unexciting program, no fun. What's the best way to fight that? Communicate, plan and have fun! And the "Ideal Year of Scouting" seminar will help you do that. See you at the May Roundtable!
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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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We Want You!
 We not only want you - but - we need you! The Scouts of the Central Florida Council want and need you as an Adult Scouter. The Scouts need you as a Volunteer to help create, help build, and help carry out the Council's Scouting Program. There are many ways to be involved within your Unit or District as an Adult Scouting Volunteer; as a Unit Leader, as a Unit Committee Member, as a District Committee Member, or as a District Commissioner. As an Adult Scouter there are also many opportunities within the Council to be involved as a volunteer through the Legacy Quest Program.
The Legacy Quest Program (Lead - Terrell Miller)is the Central Florida Council's Adult Volunteer Team it includes the Blackshirts (Council Event Team), the Campmasters (Camp Customer Service Team), C4 (Council/Camp Construction Team), S3 (Council Support Team), and S3.1 (Camp Support Team).
The Blackshirts (Lead - John Rader)assist in the planning and execution of all Council Events - i.e. the Scout Show, the Council Banquet, the Golden Eagle Dinners, the Council Golf Tournament, the Council Auction, the Council Clay Shoot, and Fundraising Luncheons.
The Campmasters (Lead - Duane Eyler)assist with customer service for all weekend events at Camp La No Che. This service includes assisting with check in/checkout, traffic/parking control, dining hall needs, and campsite needs.
The C4 Team (Lead - Jim Godwin)assists with the maintenance, renovation, and construction projects at both the Council Office and Camp La No Che.
The S3 Team (Lead - Gail Pucylowski)assists with the in office support needs for Council Programs including clerical and general manpower assistance - i.e. Council Camp Cards, Popcorn, Membership Materials, Event/Activity Materials, and Training Materials.
The S3.1 Team (Lead - Eddie Waldrop)assists with the execution of weekend events at Camp La No Che as support staff for the activities provided to our Council Scouts - i.e. Aquatics Activities (Pool/Lakefront), Crafts, Pinewood/Space Derbies, Rain Gutter Regatta, Nature Programs/Hikes, Holiday Programing, Event Parades, Campfire Shows, and Scouting Projects (Knots Tying Demonstrations/Pioneering Projects).
If you are interested in creating, building, and carrying out the Scouting Adventure for our Central Florida Council Scouts, join the Legacy Quest Team - Please contact the Council Office or Camp Office.
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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. |
17th Annual Boy Scout Travel, Sports and Entertainment Auction
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.comPlease 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
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What's Going Around: STREP THROAT
 Strep Throat is What's Going Around this week. Because bacteria is to blame, confirmed cases of Strep are most often treated with prescription antibiotics. Besides leading to serious complications, if left untreated, a person with Strep can remain contagious for upwards of three weeks - even if symptoms no longer remain.
Centra Care data shows that the number of Strep cases has been increasing over the past two weeks, which is not common for this time of year.
Strep Throat affects both children and adults. The infection is easily spread by person-to-person contact with nasal secretions or saliva. It takes 2 - 5 days after being exposed to the bacteria that causes Strep to experience symptoms.
Symptoms of Strep usually begin suddenly. The sore throat can range from mild to severe and may be accompanied by other symptoms including:
- Fever that begins suddenly Red throat, sometimes with white patches
- General discomfort or ill feeling
- Loss of appetite
- Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck
- Difficulty swallowing
- Stomach ache
- Nausea
- Chills
- Headache
So how do you know if your sore throat warrants a trip to the doctor? According to the CDC you should seek medical care if you or your child has:
A sore throat that lasts longer than 1 weekDifficulty swallowing or breathingExcessive drooling (young children)Temperature higher than 100.4° F Pus on the back of the throatRashHoarseness for more than 2 weeksBlood in saliva or phlegmSymptoms of dehydrationRecurring sore throats Only a physician can diagnose Strep by examining you and conducting tests. It's a myth that white spots in the back of your throat are a positive determination for Strep Throat. Treatment with antibiotics will clear the infection and also help to reduce complications.
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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Boy Scout Golf Classic - Save the Date!
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Don't Judge a Hero by the size of his cape!
 This is a slogan we have been hearing all over the council since January 1st, and along the way, we have met some outstanding heroes for Central Florida Scouting.
If you attended a Golden Eagle Dinner, you got to hear about some outstanding Scouts - those who have helped feed the hungry, volunteered to serve the homeless, put out fires, helped save the lives of Scout Leaders & parents. Truly Amazing Scouts! This year, we also recognized many of our community heroes, too. The individuals selected to be honored with the Golden Eagle Award were selected by their peers for their community impact... whether they know it or not, they live their lives similar to the Scout Oath and Law and are truly heroes in our book! Here is a list of the Heroes we honored this year!  In Apopka... Lou Habner, Lou Habner Realty
In Brevard County... Lynda Weatherman, EDC of FL Space Coast In East Volusia County... Joie Chitwood, III, Daytona International Speedway In Flagler County... Sam Cline, S.E. Cline Construction In Lake County... Dr. Susan Moxley, Lake County Schools In Orlando... Jimmy Hewitt, Founder of the Orlando Magic In Osceola County... the Rotary Clubs of Osceola County In Seminole County... Larry Tobin, Fairwinds Credit Union In Southeast Volusia County... Clay Henderson, Holland & Knight  In The Villages... Irving Locker
In West Orange County... Tim Keating, R.C. Stevens Construction In West Volusia County... West Volusia Beacon *Pictured in the photos on the right from top to bottom: L. Tobin & R. Guidotti; R. Oats, L. Weatherman, Cub Scout Max & G. Mikitarian And last, but certainly not least, we recognize and THANK YOU for being a Scouting Hero! Many of you gave a financial gift to the Scouts at one of the Golden Eagle events. We cannot continue our programs without your help... and together we have raised over $1.7 million for the Scouts of Central Florida! |
From the Council President
 I am an Eagle Scout. From Bobcat to Eagle I grew up in Scouting. My son is a Webelos. One day I hope I can say that from Tiger to Eagle he grew up in Scouting. In my 43 years in Scouting I have never heard a boy raise the issue of homosexuality at any Den, Pack, Patrol, Troop, or Post meeting. I have never heard the subject raised in any campout, merit badge session, or training session. Go to any Pack or Troop meeting and you'll hear the boys talking excitedly about what boys have always talked about: how fast or cool their Pinewood Derby car is, how much fun they had rock climbing or kayaking on their last outing, or how much they cannot wait to go camping next week or to the National Jamboree or Philmont this summer. If we're entirely candid we'll admit that we're also apt to find them laughing at some silly joke or gross thing one of them just did to get a laugh. In short, they are boys being boys and acting as boys have acted since time immemorial. I only point this out to illustrate that the membership standards issue which has consumed the national leadership of Scouting for months is of no interest to the boys we serve, nor should it be. And if the lack of discussion at the Pack and Troop level is any indication, nor is it of any interest to the vast majority of our volunteer leaders. I hope we will all keep this in mind as the membership standards issue finally comes to a vote and, I hope, a conclusion next month. I say this because I have received emails from people around the country on both sides of the issue threatening to withdraw their support from Scouting if the vote does not go their way. This saddens me because I believe those making the threat have lost sight of what Scouting is really all about - the boys we serve. So as we work our way through this difficult issue let's all try to remember why we're involved in Scouting in the first place. For most of us that is because we know no other organization or movement imparts the values we cherish, the values reflected in the Scout Oath and Law, to the boys of our country as well as Scouting does. That will not change after the membership standards vote, no matter which way the vote goes. Yours in Scouting,
Bill Sublette President, Central Florida Council, BSA |
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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. 
