District Roundtable Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
-Sand Hill Scout Reservation- 11210 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville FL 34613- Dining Hall
District Commissioner Meeting
Commissioner Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, during the breakout sessions of Roundtable.
-Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville FL 34613 at 7:30pm
District Committee Meeting
District Committee are held on the second Thursday of every month, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville FL 34613
District Volunteers
Chairman-
352-610-2211
Vice Chairman-
District Commissioner-
John Coble
(352) 212-5930
District Assistant Commissioner
(352)302-8663
Program Chair-
352-585-0899
Finance Chair
Training Chair-
813-404-4966
Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner-
John Murphy
(352) 563-3255
Advancement Committee Chair
352-650-0621
Eagle BOR Chair-
(352) 212-1895
Community Service Chair-
(352) 563-5604
Pinewood Derby Chair-
Michael Pecora
352-279-9887
Fishing Chair-
Order of the Arrow-
(352) 563-5604
Sumter County FOS-
352-391-3895
District Staff
| Position | Professional |
|---|---|
| District Executive | Emily Thomas
352-459-9375 |
| Field Director | Travis Emery
(813) 210-1788 |
Upcoming District Events
District Committee Meeting for May has been cancelled. Some members of the committee will be meeting for the finalized details for the Soaring Eagle Event. If you would like to help with set up, please contact Emily Thomas or come to the Soaring Eagle meeting. We will be meeting 5:30pm at
Tim Herndon’s Plumbing, 5314 S. Floral City Ave, Inverness FL.
May 4th- Program Preview
7pm-9pm
Sand Hill Scout Reservation Dining Hall
Come out and learn about the upcoming events for the 2023-2024 Scouting Year! This will be a great opportunity for units and parents to hear about all the exciting opportunities the council and our district will be hosting in order to plan a year of fun, learning, and adventure for your pack, troop, or crew!
Join us for some light snacks and discussion, including time to ask any questions you have about the upcoming council and district activities, programs, and events! We will have many different vendors present.
Calling all Cub Scouts! We have partnered with The International Game Fish Association to help bring you Passport to Fishing!
Scouts will visit different stations: basic tackle, knot tying, conservation, stewardship, safety and casting, and more!
First 60 Registrations Receive a Free Gift!
More information: https://scoutingevent.com/089-65903
Any Questions please contact Emily Thomas at emily.thomas@scouting.org
Soaring Eagle Banquet
May 17th at the College of Central Florida
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, we will have the honor of presenting the Soaring Eagle Award to the 2023 Community Honorees of the Withlacoochee District of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. The Soaring Eagle Award is to recognize community citizens for their honesty, integrity and outstanding contributions to their community. This years receptions are Judge Mark Yerman and Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson.
If you are interested in attending or helping sponsor the event please visit our website at https://tampabayscouting.org/sponsorsoaringeagle
Sand Hill Trail Crew
Service hours are an important part of scouting. It allows for our youth to reach out to the community and help others. Sand Hill Trail Crew is always looking for units to help maintain different parts of the hiking trails and other sections of our scout camp. Contact Susan Sandstorm, 727-686-2972 today to set up your units service project!
Withlacoochee District Calendar
April 2023
6th– District Banquet @ Sand Hill @ 7:00pm
13th District Key Leader Meeting @ Sand Hill @ 6:30pm
13th District Committee Meeting @ Sand Hill @ 7:30pm
May 2023
4th – Program Preview @ Sand Hill Dining Hall @7:00pm
6th– Scout Trash the Trash Day
11th- District Key Leader Meeting @ Sand Hill @ 6:30pm
11th- District Committee @ Sand Hill @ 7:30pm- Cancelled
13th– Spring Cub Scout Activity Day @ Sand Hill @10am to 2pm
17th- Soaring Eagle Award Dinner @ College of Central Florida
27th– Flags for the Fallen
June 2023
1st – Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting @ Sand Hill
8th– District Committee Meeting @ Sand Hill
28th-July 1st Twilight camp @ Sand Hill Supported by the Council and District Volunteers
July 2023
14th– District Committee Meeting @ Sand Hill
August 2023
3rd – Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting @ Sand Hill
- Popcorn, Fall Recruitment, and more
10th– District Committee Meeting @ Sand Hill
September 2023
6th– Scoutmaster Specific Training @ Sand Hill
7th- Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting@ Sand Hill
13th-Scoutmaster Specific Training @ Sand Hill
14th– District Committee Meeting @ Sand Hill
15th-17th– BALOO – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
15th-17th- ILST- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
15th-17th- IOLS- Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
30th – Fall Cub Scout Activity Day @ Sand Hill
October 2023
5th– Round Table/OA Chapter Meeting @ Sand Hill
13th– District Committee @ Sand Hill
November 2023
2nd – Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting@ Sand Hill
9th – District Committee @ Sand Hill
10th –12th Aiming for the Arrow Camp-o-ree @ Sand Hill
December 2023
8th – Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting @ Sand Hill
14th– District Annual Business Meeting/Holiday Party @ Sand Hill
16th– Wreaths Across America
DISTRICT FACEBOOK PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/withlacoocheedistrict/
COUNCIL EVENTS: https://tampabayscouting.org/calendar/
Thank You To Our Sponsors of 2023
Event Sponsors
Eagle Sponsors
Life Sponsorships
Star Sponsors
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For more information on becoming a Scout please contact Emily Thomas.