Good Sunday Morning Fellow Commissioner,
Just out of curiosity, I wonder how many of you actually read all the way down to the calendar? More than once, I have heard Commissioners say, "I wish we had an 'up-to-date' district calendar!" Makes me wonder a bit. If you have not been to the "Dates and Such" section, check it out, I think you will find a lot of important information for your units.
Have you seen the new "Marketing Toolbox" that the BSA has put togther? Great information for helping with recruiting, or just adding some new pix to a Troop or Pack web site.
The BSA has issued a new medical form. Part A&B are on the same form, part C, and part D are separate forms (to be used as needed). Make sure your units know that the new form has been issued.
We are going to need to enlist the help of the Commissioners Staff with a membership issue. Seems some 72 youth, who were listed on the re-charter packets as "r11" or "rb11" were dropped by the units! Find it VERY hard to believe that units dropped members who were free during re-charter! In the past, the only way a young person who was paid for was dropped was if they moved out of the area (or transferred to another unit -- but then, they should not be on the list either).
The Central Florida Council has announced a new "Excellence in Training" award. Units may earn the award by having their Key 3 100% trained, and by assigning a "Unit Training Coordinator" who is also trained. More details, and the form for award submission (due by May 2nd) are available for download.
It was excellent to see so many Commissioners at the Roundtable on Thursday night! Thank you for coming out to support the units. Just as a reminder, those contacts and conversations we have with unit leaders at Roundtable count as "leader meetings" and should be recorded in UVTS. I recorded my contacts with ASMs from Troop 854, the Committee Chair from Troop 234, the Committee Chair from Ship 118 (good to see them there, and we discussed some recruiting strategies), and the Committee Chair and Scoutmaster from Troop 836. Have you posted your "leader meetings" from Roundtable in UVTS?
Upcoming Commissioner Events
Some upcoming events, especially focused on Commissioners:
- Commissioner's Conference - March 12 running 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registration at 8:30 a.m.) Held in conjunction with the Executive Retreat at Camp La-No-Che - registration. Deadline for registration is March 8th.
- College of Commissioner Science - April 16th - Council Service Center
- If you are unable to attend the CFC College of Commissioner Science, here are some dates from surrounding Councils:
- April 16th - West Central Florida Council (yes, same date as ours)
- April 29-May 1 - Southwest Florida Council held during their University of Scouting Arts (USA) [Note - I have the complete list of their Commissioner Science classes. If interested, please contact me, and I will email them to you.]
- May 20-21 - Gulf Stream Council at Camp Tanah Keeta
- Commissioner Basic Training
- February 5th - Fort Gatlin District - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - First Baptist Church of Orlando - contact Nick Meola to register, or with questions
- March 19th - Sand Lake District - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - St John Vianney Catholic Church - contact Jim Radosevich to register, or if you have questions. Deadline for registration is March 11th.
Scout Show 2011
The 2011 Scout Show will be held Saturday, April 30th at UCF and the Bright House Networks Stadium.
- Over 400 units and vendors participated in 2010 show
- Over 13,000 in attendance
- Camping available again in 2011
- Scout Show Kick off at January Roundtable
- Turn in Discount Card and Booth Form at January Roundtable
- Pick up Cards at February Roundtable
Scout Show Discount Card and Exhibit (Booth) Online Sign Up
Discount Card Questions: Mike Beer 386-547-0378 or Mike.Beer@cflscouting.org
Scout Show Event and Exhibit (Booth) Questions: Jerry Brady 407-889-4403 or Jerry.Brady@cflscouting.org
BSA's 2011 Brand Identity: "Prepared for Life"
The Boy Scouts of America last week unveiled its brand identity pieces for 2011: "Prepared. For Life."
The trademarked words incorporate the Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared," to show non-Scouts what Scouting is all about.
The three simple words convey a clear message: By joining Scouting, boys and girls will be prepared for life and for a lifetime.
You may download versions for your use from Scouting dot Org
Silver Beaver Award Nominations
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. In 1931, B.S.A. President Mortimer L. Schiff recommended to the National Board that an award be devised for recognition of distinguished service to youth in the area of a local council and the concept of the Silver Beaver recognition was established. The award is made by the National Council, upon the recommendation of the Local Council.
The award is presented at the Council Recognition Banquet in June, with nominations coming from Scouters from within Central Florida Council. If you wish to nominate someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty as a volunteer Scouter, you can obtain a nomination form from the Council Office or you can download one here.
The deadline to submit nominations to the Council is Friday, April 8, 2011 by 5:00 p.m.
The deadline for submission on the District Award of Merit, is Friday April 15, 2011 to the District Committee or District Executive.
District Training Day - February 12th
A District Training Day will be held on Saturday, February 12th, starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Lake Mary LDS Ward on Lake Emma Rd.
Training to be presented that day includes:
- Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster Position Specific Training
- Venturing Leader Specific Training
- Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (Cubmaster, Den Leader, Committee)
- Chartered Organization Representative Training
Please make sure your units are aware of this training, and that they schedule their leaders as soon as possible. For questions, or to register, please contact John Lapotaire, District Training Chairman
Dates and such
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January 28th - 2010 Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Submissions due to Henry Knowles at Council office.
January 28-30 - Webelos Winter Fest 2011 at Camp La-No-Che - Flyer
January 29th - Trainer's EDGE at Altamonte Chapel - Flyer, online registration. (Class is filling up fast! Limited to 48 participants!)
February 1st - Council Commissioner's Meeting - Council Service Center - 7:00 p.m.
February 4th - Tipisa Native American Weekend at Camp La-No-Che - Registration for OA Members, Registration for Packs, Troops, and Crews
February 5th - Commissioner Basic Training - Ft Gatlin District
February 12th - District Training Day (Cub Leader, Scout Leader, CoR, and Venturing Leader Training Classes) at the Lake Mary LDS Ward
February 11-13 - Boy Scout Extravaganza at Camp La-No-Che
February 12th - Merit Badge University at Florida Institute of Technology.
February 18-19 - Sunshine Trade-o-ree at National Guard Armory, Orlando - Web site
February 18-20 - Venturing and Exploring Super Weekend at Camp La-No-Che - Flyer
February 19th & 26th - Wilderness First Aid at Tuskawilla Prebyterian Church, Oviedo - Flyer
February 26th - Chartered Organization Representative Training at St Alban's Cathedral Oviedo 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
February, April, and May Roundtables - Boy Scout Leader Specific Training Parts 1, 2, and 3
March 12th - Commissioner's Conference held in conjunction with the Executive Retreat at Camp La-No-Che - registration
March 18-20 - Tipisa OA Lodge Spring Conclave at Camp La-No-Che - Registration
March 19th - Commissioner Basic Training - Sand Lake District
March 25-27 - Cub Scout Fun with Son at Camp La-No-Che - Online Registration, Registration Form
March 31st - IOLS for Webelos Leaders, Lake Mary LDS Ward
April 1-3 - Seminole Springs District Spring Camporee
April 1-3 - Cub Scout Spring into Spring 2011 at Camp La-No-Che - Online Registration, Registration Form
April 7th - Seminole Springs Golden Eagle Dinner, Westin Hotel, Lake Mary
April 8th - Silver Beaver Nominations Due to Council - Nomination Form
April 8-10 - Venturing Powderhorn Weekend 1 at Camp La-No-Che - Flyer
April 8-10 - Health and Safety Weekend at Camp La-No-Che -Leader's Guide Registration Form
April 15th - District Award of Merit Nominations Due to Committee - Nomination Form
April 15-17 - Cub Scout Fun with Son at Camp La-No-Che - Online Registration, Registration Form
April 15-17 - IOLS, Rybolt Field, Camp La-No-Che
April 16th - Commissioner's College, Council Service Center
April 30 - Scout Show, UCF Bright House Network Stadium Online Booth and Ticket Sign-up
* May 7th - Council Pinewood Derby
May 13th - Seminole Springs District Banquet
May 13-15 - Cub Scout Summer Explosion at Camp La-No-Che - Online Registration, Registration Form
May 20-22 - Venturing Powderhorn Weekend 2 at Camp La-No-Che - Flyer
May 28th - Daytona Cubs Scout Night Sleepover
June 10th - Council Annual Business Meeting 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
June 10th - Council Annual Recognition Banquet 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
June 11th - Council Program Launch and District Committee Orientation 8:00 a.m.
June 12-19 - Commissioner Training Week at Philmont Training Center - Conference Catalog
July 3-8 - Air Conditioned Eagle Encampment at Camp Ithiel
July 10-16 - Venturing Kodiak Youth Training on the Suwannee River - flyer
July 23-31 - SEAL Training, Miami, application deadline March 31st.
* July 24-30 - Eagle Week at Camp La-No-Che
July 24-29 - NYLT at Camp La-No-Che
November 18-20 - Seminole Springs District Fall Camporee
December 2-4 - Council Camporee at Camp La-No-Che
December 26-29 - Winter Camp at Camp La-No-Che
* New additions to the calendar since the last issue.
"Success in training the boy depends largely on the Scoutmaster's own personal example."
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