CAMP AND EVENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EVERYONE ENTERING THE CAMP EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
Drivers dropping off participants while remaining in the vehicle are exempt, however they must wait until the participants are successfully screened before exiting the camp.
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- Pre-event medical screening form that is signed within the last 24 hours.
- Temperature and SpO2 taken and recorded upon entry. Temperature must be below 100.4 degrees and SpO2 must be greater than or equal to 94%.
- Signed activity release for this event
- Completed BSA medical form (Parts A, B for less than 72 hours; A, B, C for over 72 hours).
- If a participant fails the pre-event medical screening, everyone in that vehicle will be turned away.
For this reason, travel by family to events is highly recommended. - Pre-event medical screening must be done at the ranger-designated drop off area.
- These requirements are for EVERYONE entering camp – even parents just dropping off Scouts.
- Non-participants must remain in the vehicle while participants unload and are being screened.Required COVID Mitigation Procedures
Due to the fluid nature of the pandemic, these procedure and participant forms are subject to change based upon the requirements from state and local governments. For current updates visit: https://tampabayscouting.org/coronavirus
Attached are the forms that you will need for each participate. There are three pages that need to be completed for each person entering the camp. You will also need to have A/B medical forms and your temperature and SpO2 taken by the ranger or camp master when you enter. Please have all forms ready upon entering camp to make your process run smoothly.
Hello everyone, I am Brenda Paternostro and I have volunteered to be the district popcorn kernel.
I just wanted to say hello and I really look forward to working with everyone in helping your units achieve the greatest commission possible.
If you all have any questions – you can ask here or you can email me at brenners751@icloud.com or call at 1-727-858-5601.
Please make sure you contact me or sign up as soon as possible for popcorn. The first deadline date for 4% is June 30th. You need to have committed to selling popcorn by June 30th so we can start tracking your kernel information.
To extra an additional 4% – complete the following training’s (a. Popcorn 101 and b. Trails end tech update.) BY 7/31/2020
SHOW & SELL orders are due BY 8/31/2020
Take orders are due BY 11/2/2020
By doing these and turning in your money by 12/4/2020 your unit will earn an extra 4%.Earn an additional 2% by going over last year’s sales by at least 10%.
Earn an additional 8% if you meet the selling goal of the equivalent of each scout selling $200 in popcorn. (This number will be based on the number of registered scouts as of 12/2019.)
So if your unit is able to do all of the above, your unit will get 42% in sales.
This week challenge is “A Scout is Friendly”. Being a scout we must be friendly to the animals. Can you think of a way to be friendly to them? Maybe make your own bird feeder, build a bee box, bat house, or frog home. Lets get creative and be friendly to nature!
Make sure you take a photo and hash tag #WeeklyChallengeWD
We are looking forward to seeing your posts! Remember KEEP ON SCOUTING!
This week’s merit badge is one, Brandon is particularly passionate about, Fishing. We will have Zoom classes and one in person, socially distant fishing day, for which masks will be provided. Bait and tackle will also be provided if you need it. The location and date is still to be determined based on weather and student convenience. This fishing trip will be optional, but youth who do not attend may need to make other arrangements to fulfill requirements. Our first class will be Wednesday at 6:30, so email Brandon Kathman at brandon.kathman@scouting.o
John Coble is offering Coin Collecting Merit Badge by email (not everyone is able to use Zoom).
If your scout in interested, have them email me (make sure that a parent is also included on the email) and you will receive directions and some other materials. scoutmaster@troop370.us
RIGHT NOW, THIS IS FOR WITHLACOOCHEE DISTRICT ONLY!
As an added incentive, the first 6 scouts to register will get a Coin Collecting Merit Badge coin folder.
Adopt-a-Trail at Sand Hill Scout Reservation!
Where: Sand Hill Scout Reservation
When: Contact Susan to make your appointment!
Who: Any packs, troops or crews that may be interested in participating.
Contact: Susan Sandstorm 727-686-2972
Normal trail maintenance will include trimming back branches, removing plants trying to grow up in the middle of the trail, and repainting blazes.
PDF OF SAND HILL SCOUT RESERVATION
The Program Preview is rescheduled for August. More information to come soon. Your District Committee is looking to offer table space to organizations that can share with the units how the scouting program can utilize their organization. Last year we had many organizations such as the Friends of the Weeki Wachee, State Forestry, Country Meats and more.
This year we are looking for even more vendors. Please share this link with organizations, groups, and businesses that you think should have a display at our program preview
Program Preview Link to Sign Up for Vender Spot
Here is a list of the previous weekly challenges in case you missed one.
Ranger Dan is retiring June 1. Please make signs, cards, decorate your cars! We want to thank him for all he did the last 19 years.
“A Scout is Trustworthy”. Its time to play some games. There are many trustworthy team building games you can play with your family. Some examples are: Trust Fall, Trust Walk, Blindfold Navigate, and Bat and Moth. You can look on this website for more
https://www.momjunction.com/articles/trust-building-activities-for-kids_00352566/
May 3-17: “A Scout is Courteous”. It’s teacher appreciation week. There are all kinds of teachers in our world, let’s appreciate them all. Post a photo of you with a sign you made saying thank you to some one you appreciate.
April 26-May 2: “A Scout is Clean”. Let’s help clean up our neighborhoods. Post a photo of you cleaning up your neighborhood. Many Scouting Units are participating in Scout Trash Day on May 2nd.
A Scout is “Reverent” April 19 to 25. Please watch FaceBook for a recording of the Interfaith Service.
April 12-April 18th Challenge is “A Scout is Thrifty”. Let’s see those neckerchief slides that you come up with!
April 5th-11th Challenge is “A Scout is Helpful” It is time to learn some different knots that you may need in life to be helpful. Learn three different knots this week and post photos or videos to Facebook with your accomplishments.
March 29-April 4 Challenge is “A Scout is Kind” Please send a card or color a picture and mail it to a local senior center.
Brooksville Healthcare Center/Activities Salisham Gracious Retirement Living/Activities
114 Chatman Blvd 191 Astaire Lane
Brooksville FL 34601 Spring Hill FL 34609
Make sure you take a photo and hash tag #WeeklyChallengeWD
We are looking forward to seeing your posts! Remember KEEP ON SCOUTING!
Please report your service hours monthly. Record your service hours for the whole year by following this UPDATED LINK.
For help with the process, follow this link.
Here are some Council Events that might Spark your Scouting Adventures
STEM FAIR RESCHEDULED
NEW DATE
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
The STEM Fair has something for everyone in Cub Scouts! SAVE THE DATE FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
Lions and Tigers – enjoy seeing the robots, drones, exhibitors, and playing games.
Wolves and Bears – Get to start an exciting NOVA award with their fellow Cub Scouts
Webelos and Arrow of Light – Get to start an exciting NOVA award with their fellow Webelos.
NOVA Classes Offered
2020 Powder Horn course is open! Powder Horn introduces Venturing and Scouting youth and adult leaders to the activities and resources necessary to operate a successful outdoor, high adventure unit-level program.
Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/089-powderhorn
Dates: November 13-15, 2020 (Friday at 7:00am-Sunday at 4:00pm)
Cost: $150 per person
Contact Brandon Kathman with any questions brandon.kathman@scouting.or
Meeting Schedule
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Please email Emily Thomas
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Withlacoochee District Roundtable: Held on the first Thursday of each month at
No Round Table Month of July
Withlacoochee District Committee: Meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Dinning Hall at Sand Hill Scout Reservation.
Withlacoochee District Camping Committee: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Inverness Wendy’s 502 W. Main St, Inverness FL 34450.
Withlacoochee District Commissioners Meeting: Held the 1st Thursday of the month with Round Table.
District Volunteers
| Position | Volunteer |
|---|---|
| District Chairman | John Coble (352) 212-5930 |
| District Vice Chairman | |
| District Commissioner | |
| Activities and Civic Service | |
| Advancement Chair | Kellie McMillian
(352) 650-0621 |
| Camping Chair | Jon Young (352) 726-2193 |
| Finance Chair | |
| Family FOS Chair | Krista Knowles (352) 201-2015 |
| Membership Chair | |
| Program Chair | Jennifer Griffith (352) 232-1219 |
| Popcorn Kernel Chair | Joe Lawrence
352-942-1837 |
| Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner | John Murphy (352) 563-3255 |
| Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner | Stevie Oden (352-232-9519 |
| Nominating Chair | Stephen Toner |
| Training Chair | |
| Day Camp Program Director | Adam Oden
(352) 537-1994 |
| Communication Chair | Emily Thomas
352-345-5742 |
| Eagle BOR Chair | Steve Epple
(352) 212-1895 |
District Professionals
| Position | Professional |
|---|---|
| District Executive | Brandon Kathman
352-459-9375 |
| Field Direcor | Sharrod McCree (863) 632-2799 |
Withlacoochee District Calendar
Due to the Coronavirus Some Activities are postponed until further notice
June 2020
4 – Round Table Zoom
11 – District Committee Meeting Zoom
August 2020
6- Program Preview
13- District Committee Meeting
September 2020
3- District Banquet
10- District Committee Meeting
11-13 Fall Camporee
26-Fall Cub Scout Activity Day
October 2020
1-Roundtable/OA Meeting
8- District Committee Meeting
November 2020
5- Roundtable/OA Meeting
12- District Committee Meeting
December 2020
3- Roundtable/OA Meeting
10- District Committee Meeting
12- Wreaths Across America
January 2021
7- Roundtable/OA Meeting
14- District Committee Meeting
February 2021
4-Roundtable/OA Meeting
11- District Committee Meeting
March 2021
4- Roundtable/OA Meeting
11- District Committee Meeting
20- Pinewood Derby
April 2021
1- District Banquet
8- District Committee Meeting
16-18 Spring Camporee
May 2021
1- Scout Trash the Trash Day
6- Program Preview
8- Spring Cub Scout Activity Day
13- District Committee Meeting
29- Flags for the Fallen
June 2021
3- Roundtable/OA Meeting
Cub Scout Day Camp at Sand Hill
10- District Committee Meeting
July 2021
8- District Committee Meeting
August 2021
5- Round Table/OA Meeting
12- District Committee Meeting
September 2021
2-Roundtable/OA Meeting
9- District Committee Meeting
25- Fall Cub Scout Activity Day
October 2021
7- Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting
14- District Committee Meeting
November 2021
4- Roundtable/OA Meeting
11- District Committee Meeting
12-14 Merit Badge Madness
December 2021
2- Roundtable/OA Meeting
9- District Committee Meeting
11- Wreaths Across America
UPDATES ON DISTRICT FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/withlacoocheedistrict/
COUNCIL EVENTS: https://tampabayscouting.org/calendar
Withlachoochee District Training Schedule
Scout Leader Training
Scoutmaster Specific Training – for SMs/ASMs
Dates: July 18, 2020
Troop Committee Challenge – for all Troop Committee Members
Dates: August 15, 2020
Pack Committee Challenge – for all Pack Committee Members
Dates: October 17, 2020
Den Leader Specific Training – all Den Leaders
Dates: November 21, 2020
Cubmaster Specific Training – all Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters
Dates: June 20, 2020, December 19, 2020
BALOO Training – All Cub Scout Leaders. One trained leader required to camp.
Dates TBA
ITOLS Training – All Scouts BSA Leaders.
Dates: September 19, 2020 – September 20, 2020
To register for any event and find out more information please visit: https://tampabayscouting.org/calendar
or visit this page closer to any dates.