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Remember what it was like to be a Scout? The adventures, challenges, friends, and fun? Even if you weren’t a Scout, you know what they stand for: character, confidence, leadership, and great memories

The council newsletter, “Scouter’s News” has gone digital. The January-February-March 2012 edition is available and can be downloaded and printed or viewed online. If you haven’t signed up for the “Scouter’s News E-List” to receive notice when the latest edition is available, click the “E-List Signup” link on the top of the page. (Paper subscriptions are available at a cost of $6.50 annually. See the newsletter for the subscription form on back page.)

Cub Scout Day Camp Pow-Wow

Join us at the Cub Scout Day Camp Pow-Wow that will be held on February 4, 2012 at Camp Soule. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Find out all about the theme this year and what new and exciting things we have planned for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. All Troops and Crews are welcomed to find out where they can help and earn their service hours. Watch for flyers and information very soon. Hope to see everyone there !!!

Mark your calendars for the 2012 West Central Florida Council Venturee to be held March 16-18, 2012 at Sand Hill Scout Reservation in Brooksville. Venturee is a weekend where Venturers and Sea Scouts get together and participate in many exciting and fulfilling activities.

Don't miss the fun at Cub Scout Family Camp! We are accepting reservations for the three upcoming Family Camps - January Family Camp (at full capacity, registration is closed), March Family Camp, and April Family Camp. Family Camp is open to all registered Cub Scouts and their family. Remember - Family Camps fill up fast so make your reservations TODAY!

SHOOTING SPORTS DAY
Will be held at Sand Hill Scout Reservation on Saturday, March 24. This event is open to all Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Adult Leaders. Shooting Sports includes: small-bore rifle, archery, and shotgun trap & skeet shooting. Cost will be $5 per shooter for registration, $1 for 15 rounds of .22 rifle, $2 for 15 arrows, and $3 for 5 shotgun shells. This is a "fun shoot" and not a merit badge class. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase onsite. Units may reserve campsites for the weekend via the WCFC Council office. Standard camping fees apply. Units are encouraged to register in advance to make for a quicker check-in period. Pre-registration is open until Tuesday, 20 March 2012.

Additional Information on District Realignments - On August 26, the West Central Florida Council Executive Committee approved a district realignment for the council. The four districts that have existed since 1998 will be realigned to form three similar-sized districts.

Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies. Please see the information sheet for steps to ensure these policies are fully implemented.

Please keep in mind that you can now sign up and pay for activities, training and other events on this website. You can also make a new donation or payment on your current FOS pledge using a credit card or e-check by clicking the "Contribute to Friends of Scouting" link on the menu bar.

Our calendar feature includes specific calendars for each district. Just click CALENDAR on the menu and the council calendar will be displayed. To select a specific district or combination of districts and council, click "Select Other Calendars" located in the top left hand corner of the calendar, right below "Show Activities For: West Central Florida Council". Check your district and council calendars for any upcoming training or activity information.

We have a new fax number - 727-392-1080 - PLEASE PASS THE WORD!