Osceola Newsletter Update

June 2008

Osceola Cub Day Camp

Osceola District is proud to host two weeks worth of Cub Day Camp this summer. In fact, we have two themes. For the first week, the theme is “Science in Action” and the second week is “Native American.”

Both weeks of Cub Day Camp will be held at the Elks Lodge in Kissimmee. The first week is June 9-13, 9am-4:30pm. The second week is set for July 7-11, 4-9pm. Yes, those times are correct. Our volunteers are proud to be hosting a one-of-a-kind "Twilight Camp" during our second week. The theme will still incorporate science, but there will be different activities planned including Native American studies.

All of the details and ONLINE registration are available on the Council website. Just click here for the brochure and registration info: http://www.cfcbsa.org/en-us/activities/day_camp.php

            If you have any questions or please contact Desiree Bayley, our Cub Day Camp Chair, at desireeswbeagle@aol.com

June Roundtable

            Are you ready to celebrate our Scout Show success with your Scouts? The prizes the boys and girls earned for their Discount Card efforts will be handed out at the June Roundtable – Monday, June 16^th at 7pm at Bible Baptist Church.

            All leaders and parents are encouraged to attend.

Osceola Scout Show Recap

            The 2008 Osceola Scout Show is in the books – and it was a huge success. More than 30-units hosted inventive, fun and interactive booths around the theme: “Sc-OUTING.”

The Scout Show also featured a weapons demonstration from Medieval Times, free comic books from Coliseum of Comics, visitors from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, a helicopter from LifeNet, the OA Grill, demo teams from the Osceola Police and Fire Departments, and Arthur Polnasek’s crane, which hoisted our American flag and sign high over the action.

The Osceola Scout Show was a success because of the people behind it – thanks to our Scout Show Chair, Craig Veley, and his team: Mary Lou Moench, Turner Wallis, Gordon Gray, Karen Crotty, Albert Moench, Lee Mikell, Crew 192 and Arthur Polnasek.

Discount Card Recap

As for the Discount Card sale, Osceola Scouts and Scouters took full advantage of this year’s fundraiser and the 40% commission!

Units in the District sold more than 6,400 cards, a 30% increase over last year. That means about $30,000 is in the hands of Osceola County Scouting programs right now. Wow! Can’t wait until 2009

Leader Recognition Banquet Recap

The 2008 Osceola Leader Recognition Banquet was a huge success. More than 65-leaders were in attendance – a new record – and together, we celebrated “another year of Quality.”

Attendees heard from County Commissioner and Cub Scout parent John “Q” Quinones, as well as, incoming District Chair and State Representative Frank Attkisson. We also paid a fond farewell to our outgoing Chairman, Larry Walter.

Fun was had by all and everyone enjoyed the quail too! Congrats and thanks goes to our Banquet Chair, Alasha Mikell and her team.

District Award of Merit

In conjunction with the Osceola Leader Recognition Banquet, the Central Florida Council was proud to bestow the District Award of Merit on deserving volunteers.

The 2008 selection team met and poured over more than a dozen nominations. This year’s class includes:

·        Phillip Knepper

·        Ross Keener

·        Debbie O’Quinn

Staying in the Know

There are several ways to stay in the know when it comes to District events, campouts and activities.

1)     Receive e-mails from the District’s Osceola BSA Yahoo groups. To receive District e-mails, simply send an e-mail to osceolabsa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

2)     Attend Roundtable! Roundtable is a once a month meeting for ALL unit leaders. Monthly trainings are held at Roundtable for all Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders. The latest District and Council news is also available. Roundtable is held on the 3^rd-Monday of the month at 7pm at Bible Baptist Church, which is on 192 between Denn John and Michigan Avenue. It’s across from Valencia Community College.