Withlacoochee District - Greater Tampa Bay Area Council

Join the Cubs on a heroic adventure! Spend a day at camp rubbing elbows with various first responders and uncovering their super cool jobs. Get up close with helicopters, fire trucks, police cars, a smoke house, plus dive into games, arts and crafts, and more! And hey, there’s even shooting sports on offer – think archery, BB guns, and wrist rockets. With over 20 action-packed stations to explore, get ready for an epic day of fun! See you at camp, superheroes-in-training!

Make sure to bring a friend! This event is open to the public. Everyone needs to be registered.

https://scoutingevent.com/089-77847

Next Roundtable is January 9, 2025.

It is a great time to be a Scout and our program has so much to offer to our youth and families. Come out and join the District Commissioner Team and other unit leaders as we prepare to lead our units for the greatest Scouting Season Ever!

We will be reviewing our 2025 program calendar. We will answer any questions regarding the renewal process.

Special breakout session for our Scout BSA Leaders and Cub Scout leaders to cover any topics needed.

Alex Sobtzak, Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner will talk about fall recruitment and help you answer any questions you may have on the new Cub Scout Adventures.

Roundtable is a form of commissioner service and supplemental training for the leaders within all Scouting Units. It is intended to give leaders examples for different unit programs, information on policies, events and training opportunities. It will help you as an unit leader to learn new skills and endure you have everything needed to run a great Scouting Program.

Our meeting will be held in the Dining Hall at Sand Hill Scout Reservation, starting at 7:30pm. Announcements and quick information will be presented, followed by breakout sessions for Scout BSA leaders and Cub Scout Leaders to allow for a more in-depth conversations.

If you have any questions please contact our commissioner team.

District Committee Meeting

January 16th, 2025

Our Next District meeting is set for January 16th, 7:30pm at Sand Hill Scout Reservation, Administrative Building. Our District Chairman for 2025, Judge Stephen Toner, will be appointing positions within the District as a result from our annual business meeting that was held on December 11th. This meeting is important for all to attend, as we make sure our programs for 2025 are planned and committees are gathered. If you are interested in helping with planning our programs and lending a hand, this is the meeting for you to join! If you have any questions please contact Judge Toner or Emily Thomas

Aiming for the Arrow

**February 7-9th, 2025**
NEW DATE!!!

Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts are welcome to attend the Withlacoochee District Aiming for the Arrow, American Heritage. Cubs will learn some new scout skills, take time to remember our American Heritage, all while working in a patrol method setting. By working on these skills they will gather new skills for their Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. This will give them an insight of the scouting traditions to be successful in Scouts BSA. The Cub Scouts will be taught the patrol method and will be using this skill through out the day within the activities. The Cub Scouts will experience different activities for first-aid and other outdoor camping experiences. This camping experience is for Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts only.

If you are interested in helping during this event, please contact Mandi Harmon our District Program Chair.

To Register Visit https://scoutingevent.com/089-77857

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!

Results of the Withlacoochee Annual Business Meeting

that was held on December 12th, 2025 at 7:00pm

Nominating Chair, Mr. William Grant, opened the annual business meeting at 7:40pm.

Attendance: Beth Doyle, Jesse Francis, Michael Turner, Steven Epple, William Grant, Richard Stellrecht, Mark Caskie, John Coble, Alex Sobtzak Sr., Mandi Harmon, Joseph Tucillo, Rebecca Thompson, Donald Koppler, Ernest Lane, Emily Thomas, Joseph Daniel Tremblay.

7:45pm William Grant motioned to elect the following members to be 2025 District Members at Large for the Withlacoochee District.

Ryan Kerr, Jesse Francis, Pauline Zerbe, Norman Zerbe, Alex Sobtzak Sr., mandi Harmon, Steven Epple, Kevin Pappadouplos, Mark Caskie, Yvette Caskie, Gary Steele, William Grant, Cindy Jackson, William Pepito, Michael Pecora, Brandon Thomas, John Coble, Beth Doyle, Ernest Lane, Robert Lagerquist, Ronald McQuigg and Judge Stephen Toner.

Motion Second by John Coble.

Motion was passed without any opposed.

William Grant made motion for district member at large, Judge Stephen Toner, to be named District Chairman for 2025.

Motion second by Steven Epple

Motion was passed without any opposed.

William Grant made motion for district member at large, John Coble to be offered for appointment to the council executive board to represent Withlacoochee District as the District Commissioner for 2025.

Motion Second by Alex Sobtzak Sr.

Motion passed without any opposed.

7:50Pm William Grant- announced voting portion of our meeting is concluded. Judge Toner will assign positions to the district members at large at the first 2025 District Committee Meeting.

7:51PM William Grant makes motion to conclude the annual business meeting.

Motion Seconded by John Coble

Motion passed without any opposed.

Withlacoochee District Calendar