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Get Ready for Scouting for Food page 5
CAMP ROSS IS BOSS! RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GOSHEN 2017!
Eagle Scout Project of the Year page 34 NCAC From Pole to Pole page 37
Prepared. For Adventure. Fellow Scouts and Scouters, This fall our membership theme is “Rocket into Scouting!” It was a common theme on our flyers, posters, social media, and elsewhere, but the most visible aspect were our Launch Days. At these events every new Scout registered by October 31 received their very own model rocket, then came to an event in their community to build their rocket, decorate it, and - of course - launch it. These events were part of our Council’s S.T.E.M. initiative (that’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). For more than a century S.T.E.M. has been a strong part of Scouting’s program, and this fall hundreds of Scouts took part in our Launch Days getting to see first hand not just how exciting Scouting is, but how fascinating S.T.E.M. activities can be. Their simple model rocket may be the spark that ignites a life-long passion for learning and discovery. But the “Rocket into Scouting” theme doesn’t stop there. We chose it for three reasons. First…we thought launching 10,000 model rockets would be pretty cool. And it was! Secondly, like the space program Scouting requires a large crew of trained specialists working behind the scenes. Not everyone who works at NASA is an astronaut, but the shuttle never leaves the launch pad without each and every one of them. Likewise, we know how important our “mission control” team of parents, volunteers, and community organizations are to our goal of providing an outstanding program, and I want to give my thanks to each and every one of you for your time, support, and dedication to the young people of our community. Finally, and possibly most importantly, “Rocket into Scouting” reflects the excitement we hope our new Scouts and their families feel on joining our program. To paraphrase something a well-known Scout once said, joining Scouting is a small step for a family, and a giant leap for a child’s life. With all the life lessons and new skills a young person learns in Scouting, it’s not out of this world to imagine that one day the rocket they launched this fall may help them follow in his footsteps.
See you round the campfire,
Les Baron Scout Executive/CEO
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The Scouter Digest
Vol 55 Issue 4
FALL 2016
Published by National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America
Welcome to Sally’s S.T.E.M. Shack at Camp William B. Snyder!
9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814-3897 301-530-9360
Robert D. Wood Council President
As part of Camp Snyder’s 10th anniversary the Council’s new S.T.E.M. makerspace had its grand opening, featuring a bunch of high tech tools like this computer-driven laser cutter!
Garry Lewis Council Commissioner
Les Baron Scout Executive
For more about Camp Snyder’s 10th Anniversary Celebration, please read the story on Page 23.
Jeff Berger Deputy Scout Executive
Aaron Chusid Editor-in-Chief
Nicholas Murphy Graphic Design/Layout/Photography
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Index 5 Around the Council 8 Popcorn 10 Development 12 Endowment 14 Camp William B. Snyder 15 Goshen Scout Reservation 16 Sea Scouting 18 Venturing 19 Outdoor Adventure 22 Training 23 STEM 24 Eagle Scout Awards 26 Commissioner’s Corner 31 Council Map 32 District News & Views 46 Council Calendar
2016-17 Print Schedule
6 Earn Your Popcorn Galactic Collection Patch
Winter Edition 2017 Articles Due: Friday, December 9, 2016 In Mailboxes: Wednesday, February 1, 2017
8 Support Scouting through Workplace Giving
Spring Edition 2017 Articles Due: Friday, March 24, 2017 In Mailboxes: Monday, May 1, 2017
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12 Camp William B. Snyder’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
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20 Save the Date for Goshen@50! 24 Charter Renewal Season is Underway
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27 Venturers Vacation in St. Croix 37 NCAC Now Serves Scouts from Pole to Pole
On the Cover Closings Marriott Scout Service Center November 11 Veterans Day November 24 Thanksgiving Holiday November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday December 26 Christmas Holiday January 2 New Year’s Holiday January 16 MLK Day
Webelos enjoying their summer camp experience at Camp Ross. Registration is now open for Goshen Scout Reservation’s 2017 season, when we will celebrate Goshen’s 50th anniversary!
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Around the Council Silver Beaver Nominations Due Nov. 30 The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor that a local council can bestow upon a volunteer. Every year nominations are submitted for those volunteers who exemplify service to our local Council and also to the community and youth outside of Scouting. To nominate a deserving Scout leader, please submit the nomination form at the Marriott Service Center by November 30, 2016. Documentation and information about the award is online at
Support Local Scouts While Holiday Shopping with Amazon Smile Here’s a quick and easy way to support Scouting in our Council: use AmazonSmile when you do your online shopping! Whether you are picking up a few final “back to school” items, getting ready for the holidays, taking advantage of Black Friday offers, or just buying some new camping gear for your family, every time you #StartWithaSmile, Amazon donates a percentage of the purchase price to NCAC. To get started you have to select NCAC as your chosen organization and start your shopping (or switch over before checkout) at smile.amazon.com. Even easier, bookmark this link and support us every time you shop: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/53-0204610
www.NCACBSA.org/SilverBeaver. If you have any questions or comments please contact NCAC Silver Beaver Committee Chair Jim Stewart at va6stewart@gmail.com or staff advisor Sue Hart at Susan.Hart@Scouting.org.
HOST Trails Open All Day, Every Day The History of Scouting Trail (HOST) is open every day and every weekend for your family, friends, and Scout groups to explore! Please visit www.NCACBSA.org/HOST for the hike packet and response cards. Once you finish the hike, medals and patches can be purchased at partner museums and the Marriott Scout Service Center. These are limited edition items and will not be restocked. Schedule your hike today and earn all four while supplies last!
Boy Scout Requirements Change Jan. 1 January 1, 2017 is the date the new Boy Scout requirements become mandatory for all ranks, regardless of a Scout’s current rank or his progress towards his next rank. Consequently, encourage Scouts to complete the rank they are currently working on before December 31, 2016. This will make their transition to the new requirements easier. So what if a youth is partially done with a rank on Dec. 31? He would not need to “start over;” any work already completed will carry over, meaning he must only complete new requirements and any new elements of revised requirements. If the requirement has not changed and that requirement was signed off on or prior to Dec. 31, approval should be transferred to the corresponding new requirements. For Tenderfoot through First Class, this may include requirements that were previously listed in a different rank. If the rank in progress has new requirements (or new elements of requirements) that were not in a previously completed rank under the current (2015) requirements, those new requirements or elements will need to be completed in 2017 and beyond. Scouts may continue to use their existing handbooks as a reference and resource. However, they should also have a list of the new requirements for the purpose of sign-offs. For a printable requirements insert, go to www.Scouting.org/ProgramUpdates. If you have any questions, please contact your District Advancement Chair for the answer!
Scouts Issue One Million Pound Challenge to Feed Area’s Hungry The 29th annual Scouting for Food is here! Scouts of all ages will be distributing collection bags to homes on Saturday, November 5, and return to pick up the food on the morning of Saturday, November 12. Scouting for Food is one of the largest annual food drives in the area. Last year Scouts collected one million pounds of food, and this year’s goal is to top that. Capital Area Food Bank and other local food banks will use these items to help distribute 45 million pounds of food – equivalent to 37.5 million meals – to 478,100 people through a network of 500 partner agencies and direct service programs. “More than thirty million Americans, including six million children, go hungry at some time every month,” says Les Baron, CEO and Scout Executive of the National Capital Area Council. “We cannot help those children be ‘Prepared. For Life.’ if they do not know where breakfast is coming from. Scouting for Food helps these families while teaching our Scouts the value of serving the community.” Scouting for Food is held every fall prior to Thanksgiving. Local food banks rely on it to stock their shelves for the upcoming holiday months, when food demands are the greatest. Items in highest demand include: canned protein (tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter); soups and stews (beef stew, chili, meat-based soups); 100% fruit juices (all sizes); grains (pasta, whole grain pasta, rice, brown rice, boxed macaroni and cheese); cereals (multi-grain, low sugar cereals, oatmeal); canned vegetables; canned fruits; condiments; and hygiene products (diapers, toilet paper, tissues, soap, toothpaste). Scouting for Food is co-sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank, the Safeway Foundation, WTOP, n2 Publications, and WUSA9. The Scouter Digest October 2016 - January 2017
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Popcorn POWER YOUR PROGRAM WITH POPCORN! Raise More Money in Less Time with Less Effort! Our Popcorn Kernels are excited to share the new Trail’s End website with you! This site gives your Scouts access to an amazing digital tool that will allow you to sell & ship great tasting popcorn, chocolates, and coffee to your friends and family across the country. Selling popcorn gives your Scouts the ability to pay their own way in Scouting. Profits from the sale go back to your unit to pay for summer camp and other special events. Plus, Scouts who sell can earn amazing prizes (like tickets to Six Flags or a PS4!) and even get a percentage of their sales as a college scholarship! Now, with the online sale, your Scout can sell year-round either with their unit or independently! Here are just a few features on the new website that we think you’ll love: • Create a personalized page for your sale with your pictures, Scouting story, and favorite products.
• Track your sale with real-time order reporting. • Share to share your page via email & social media. Need more reasons to try selling popcorn online? Check these out: • Online orders are nearly 3x higher than door-to-door ($48.50 vs. $17)! • Spend less time and effort selling! • No cash and checks to handle! • Products are delivered directly to your customer so you don’t have to transport them! And as always, more than 73% of sales goes back to local Scouting! Register at www.trails-end.com/Home/Register. For additional information, please contact your popcorn team at 082popcorn@Scouting.org.
2016 Galactic Collection Patch Attention Scouts! There is still time left to participate in the Trail’s End fundraiser in order to earn a “Special” patch! Segments can be earned by completing the following: 1. Sell at least 1 item and receive the Participation Patch 2. Make at least 1 Online sale 3. Be a member of the Top Seller Club (check with your leader for the dollar amount) 4. Sell at least One of Each item featured on your order form. 5. Make a Military Sale After accomplishing those steps, become a Top Flight Seller and receive the Top Seller’s pin!
National Capital Area Council Trails End Popcorn
2016 Key Dates 2016 Popchiever Patch
NOVEMBER ORDER Units Orders Due:
November 4
Moyer Deliveries:
Nov. 15-18
Distribution Day:
November 19
OTHER ITEMS
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Payments Due:
December 9
Prize Orders Due:
December 9
Scholarship Forms:
December 9
due by midnight
The Scouter Digest 2016 Popcorn Delivery... Many hands make light work
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Development
A Scout is thrifty
2016 Fall Special Events This fall we have four luncheon’s you won’t want to miss! All of our events have wonderful, deserving honorees who exemplify the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law in his or her daily life. These are also perfect networking opportunities. If you are interested in attending and/or supporting one of these events please contact Jenna Welle at 301-214-9151 or email at Jenna.Welle@Scouting.org.
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Workplace Giving One of the easiest, most effective ways you can support National Capital Area Council is through workplace giving, an employersponsored program that empowers you to support your favorite charities through tax-deductible donations deducted directly from your paycheck.
Through our membership with America’s Charities, employees at hundreds of public and private organizations can donate to NCAC through payroll contributions. Don’t forget to check if you employer will match your donation! Visit www.doublethedonation.com/NCACBSA
The CFC is a workplace giving campaign for federal employees: civilian employees, military personnel and postal workers. National Capital Area Council is a member of America’s Charities Community First federation and is listed as CFC #48974. Look for us in your workplace charitable giving campaign and designate National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America #48974 as recipient of your generosity on your pledge forms. The campaign season is typically between September 1 and December 15 each year. Check with your agency for exact dates.
Chief Development Officer Clinton Hammett Clinton.Hammett@Scouting.org
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Endowment
Living and giving
Memorial and Tribute Funds Donor: Theresa Bates Mary Stark Robert Roach Jr Kyle Effinger
In Memory of: Albert K. Fox Albert K. Fox Bob Buffenbarger Robert “Bob” Gordon Leek
Donor: Ruth Glaser Elsie Metz Wilson Shaffer Vernelle Eshelman
In Memory of: Robert “Bob” Gordon Leek Robert “Bob” Gordon Leek Robert “Bob” Gordon Leek David Tocknell
Donor: Kathryn Gustafson Eric Gustafson W. Fox Jr Richard Just
In Memory of: David Tocknell David Tocknell David Tocknell David Tocknell
Dear Fellow Scouters and Scouting Supporters: What a great summer of camping, trekking, STEM and merit badge work, and many other outdoor activities in the National Capital Area Council (NCAC)! Our heartfelt thanks to all who supported and contributed to those fantastic experiences and memories that included family camping, district day camping, and weekly camping at Goshen Scout Reservation and Camp Snyder…those opportunities and our National high adventure bases all make up the “gem of our Scouting Program”—for Cubs, Scouts, Exploring, Venturing--and we couldn’t do it without your dedication and support!
In addition to our current $10.75M Endowment Total Net Assets, we delivered $426,358 this year working with Capital and Operating Funds to accomplish drainage repairs at Goshen, pool repairs at Snyder, and Camperships and Scoutreach for our Scouts who needed assistance to attend summer camps and participate in Scouting year round! Because of Endowment support this year, 142 Scouts attended summer camp and 375 Scouts proudly wore a Scout uniform due to Endowment scholarships!
My grandson, Wolf Cub Scout Cyrus, completed his first year with Pack 455 in Sag Harbor, New York, focused on having fun as a team, learning Scout skills and safety, demonstrating service to others and planning Pack activities such as collecting old blankets for the Animal Rescue Center and driving in the spring soapbox derby. I had the privilege of touring Pack 455 through the Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton, New York, then followed up back at home by speaking at the Blue and Gold Banquet at the Islamic Center of Northern Virginia.
When I think of my grandson Cyrus and all our young Scouts, we can be proud to have provided the foundation for future generations of Scouts through direct Endowment contributions, by setting the example of giving for others, and by broadening our outreach within your own networks of supporting families, friends and colleagues. Please see the attached brochures for ways to contribute as an individual, from your business, and however you can! Please read more online www. NCACBSA.org and call me anytime with questions!
By May, at our NCAC Endowment Donor Recognition Ceremony, my wife and I realized how much we were inspired by Scouting and Scouts like Eagle Scout Ian Napoleon describing his Eagle Project, judged best in the Northeast Region, and “This is Scouting!” video of Eagle Scout Justice Boston’s journey in Scouting. Inspiration and impact from Scouts and Scouters like these—and enduring legacy from all of us—can assure us that our Nation will be in strong hands!
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT - DOUBLE YOUR LEGACY WITH OUR MATCHING GRANT, DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR!!!
Endowment underwrites NCAC programs, benefits over 48,000 youth annually with the dedication of 20,000 adult volunteers, serves as our safety net of permanently restricted and invested funds, and provides funds annually for top priority camp maintenance projects.
Please consider honoring those who taught and inspired you with an inscribed brick on the Alice S. Marriott Patio - invest in Scouting’s future by adding your own legacy gift to our NCAC Endowment Fund and becoming a James E. West Fellow in the spirit of our first Chief Scout Executive who served from 1911 to 1943. We ask you all to become annual investors in our youth! Yours in Scouting, Forrest A. Horton Endowment Chair, 703-919-4636, forresthorton@verizon.net
Matching Gifts and Volunteer Grants Employee giving programs: What are they and how do they benefit the National Capital Area Council? What are corporate matching gift and employee volunteer grant programs? Corporate matching gift programs are charitable giving programs created by corporations in which the company matches donations made by employees. You can double the impact of your donation by utilizing the matching gift programs that are in place at thousands of employers. The standard match is dollar for dollar up to a set limit that normally ranges between $2,000- $10,000 per employee each year. Volunteer grant programs, also known as “Dollars for Doers” programs, are charitable giving programs setup by corporations in which the company provides a monetary donation to eligible nonprofits as a way to recognize employees who volunteer. If you volunteer with National Capital Area Council and work for a company with a volunteer grant program, you can request a grant for us which normally valued at $10-$15 per hour volunteered. You can immediately assess your eligibility and gain access to detailed corporate giving information about your employer by searching our database of companies with matching gift programs by visiting www.doublethedonation.com/NCACBSA
We provide you with as much of the following as possible: • Up-to-date company policies • Minimum volunteer hours required • Printed forms or links to the online submission process • Our nonprofit’s contact information (Tax ID, address, fundraising contact) How prevalent are corporate giving programs? More than 65% of Fortune 500 companies and countless smaller employers offer matching gift or volunteer grant programs. Some even match funds raised for fundraising walks and go as far as providing each employee with a yearly unrestricted grant to allocate to a nonprofit of their choice. For instance: • • • •
Booz Allen Hamilton provides $250 to $750 for 40 volunteer hours Northrup Grumman provides $400 for 40 volunteer hours IBM will match gifts between $25 and $5,000 and give $1,000 for 40 volunteer hours Verizon provides $750 grants for 50 volunteer hours and matches up to $5,000 annually
Thousands of companies, representing more than 15 million people, offer matching gift or volunteer grant programs. We hope you’ll take a few extra minutes to see if your company offers employee giving grants – grants that could equal hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars for NCAC. www.doublethedonation.com/NCACBSA The Scouter Digest October 2016 - January 2017
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The Scouter Digest Endowment Committee Team at Summit Bechtel Reserve
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Northern Virginia Scout Shop 5232 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22151 National Capital Scout Shop 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Camp William B. Snyder
Premier outdoor programs
Camp Snyder 10th Anniversary Celebration Camp William B. Snyder in Haymarket, VA, celebrated ten years of outstanding Scouting programs with a weekend full of exciting events as the Order of the Arrow gathered with NCAC Scouts and board members to dedicate two new facilities at Camp Snyder: Sally’s S.T.E.M. Shack and the Cecil & Irene Hylton Ecological Preserve Trailhead. Sally’s S.T.E.M. Shack is our Council’s new makerspace at Camp Snyder. Sally Snyder, the Shack’s namesake, and her husband Bill, for whom Camp Snyder was named, were on hand for the ribbon cutting. Dozens of Scouts were also on hand to conduct experiments, build waterwheels, learn about circuitry, and test out the exciting array of equipment - ranging from jigsaws and hammers to laser cutters and 3D printers - available to help our Council’s youth learn, create, and discover. Read more about the S.T.E.M. Shack on page 17. The Cecil & Irene Hylton Ecological Preserve Trailhead marks Camp Snyder’s largest expanse of untouched natural space. With increasing development throughout the area, it has become increasingly important to have dedicated greenspace to help the community stay in touch with the natural world. Thanks to the generous gift that made the trailhead possible, Camp Snyder will remain a beautiful oasis for our Scouts to visit and learn in a pristine outdoor classroom. The OA members were also there for the lodge’s annual Fall Fellowship. Nearly 400 Arrowmen gathered for a weekend spent celebrating friendship and cheerful service to our council’s camp.
Camping Director Camp William B. Snyder 6100 Antioch Road Haymarket, VA 20169 571-248-4904
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Shirley Couteau Shirley.Couteau@Scouting.org
Business Manager Eileen Walters Eileen.Walters@Scouting.org
www.GoToSnyder.org www.Facebook.com/CampWBSnyder
Goshen Scout Reservation Join us in celebration of our 50th summer! Camp dates have been set and registration is open. Visit register: GoToGoshen.org to sign up.
Premier outdoor programs Goshen@50
Week 1: June 17, 2017 – June 24, 2017
Week 4: July 8, 2017 – July 15, 2017
Week 2: June 24, 2017 – July 1, 2017
Week 5: July 15, 2017 – July 22, 2017
If you haven’t heard about it yet, be sure to mark your calendar for Memorial Day Weekend 2017. We’re celebrating 50 summers of Goshen with a reservation-wide camporee! Have fun at the waterfront, the shooting range, lots of other activities, and watch the staff put on a great campfire program. Registration is open.
Week 3: July 1, 2017 – July 8, 2017
Week 6: July 22, 2017 – July 29, 2017
Special Programs
The Fourth of July falls during Week 3 this year. Be sure to join us for fireworks! All units get two free adult leaders! And there has been no increase to the fees. They’re the same as last year. Normal fees are $400 for youth and $265 for adults and due by May 19, 2017. Register your Scouts and Leaders by April 14, 2017 and get $40 off each Scout and Leader and a free 2017 Goshen hat for each one!
Special Programs Do you want the best summer job in the world? We’re looking for staff for our 2017 summer. Applicants need to be at least 14. If you’re interested, please visit the staff page of GoToGoshen.org to get more information and apply for an interview! Interviews will be the first two Saturdays in January. Times are given out when you apply.
Venturing Advancement Camp returns once again to Camp Bowman! Spend two weeks at camp have awesome adventures and working on requirements toward the Summit, Ranger, and other Venturing awards. Offered all weeks of the summer. Provisional Camp is moving to Marriott! Can’t make it to camp with your unit? Don’t miss out. Come as an individual! Adult leaders are welcome, but not required. Offered all weeks of the summer. Specialty Week at Camp Marriott is presenting the popular Trail to Eagle program once again. We offer all the Eagle-required Merit Badges, various electives, workshops, and leadership development. Come as an individual, a group, or as a unit! Minimum age is 12 years of age by September 1, 2017. Offered Week 6. LDS Week at Camp Marriott is especially for LDS units. We have a specialized schedule to accommodate travel and a special fireside Offered Week 1.
Highlights of the 2016 Summer and Looking Forward to 2017 There was a lot of cool stuff happening this summer! PMI and Ross thrilled Webelos with their Space Pirates theme and showed off their new camp improvements: PMI’s beautiful chapel and Ross’s stunning renovated dining hall. Meanwhile, the Boy Scout Camps had some awesome program to offer, including Welding at Camp Bowman; Welding, Pottery, and Signs, Signals, & Codes at Camp Marriott; and Game Design and the very popular Robotics at Camp Olmsted. Older Scouts also got to enjoy COPE, Climbing, and our ATV programs at Camp Post. Lenhok’sin High Adventure returned to its home at Camp Baird and helped many Crews complete successful treks, both backpacking and river canoeing! It also boasted the first edition of the new Goshen trail map. If you missed out on the awesome time in 2016, be sure to visit us in 2017! There’s lots of fun to be had this coming summer! Olmsted will be getting a completely new dining hall, the Provisional Camp program is getting some improvements and moving to Marriott, and many more cool new additions and changes will be enhancing the program you know and love. Want to learn more about our program? Check out our website! GoToGoshen.org Looking for more reasons to choose Goshen for summer camp in 2017? Visit our website at GoToGoshen.org for promotional materials or send us an email! We’d love to hear from you!
Camping Director Goshen Scout Reservation 340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy Goshen, VA 24439 540-997-5773 Summer Only
Philip Barbash Philip.Barbash@Scouting.org
Camping Specialist
www.GoToGoshen.org www.Facebook.com/GoshenNCAC
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Venturing Eugene Hoitt inducted into National Youth Leadership Society Class of 2016 BETHESDA, MD. – Eugene Hoitt, 19, of Manassas, VA has been inducted into the National Youth Leadership Society Class of 2016 by the Boy Scouts of America. Less than ten Scouts and Venturers in the Washington, DC Metro Region have been awarded this very rare recognition. Unlike more familiar Scouting awards such as the Eagle Scout award, the National Youth Leadership Society is managed through the national office of the Boy Scouts of America and relies upon nominations from Boy Scout councils in the local communities. Nomination criteria include earning the highest awards in Scouting. Hoitt earned the Eagle Scout award and the Silver Award, capstone awards from both the Boy Scout program as well as the Venturing Program. In addition, nominees must take considerable amounts of leadership training, and give back to their fellow Scouts through serving in multiple leadership roles. It is the aim of the National Youth Leadership Society to recognize the youth members of the BSA who have provided elite levels of leadership skills and selfless service to others. Hoitt’s journey towards this nomination stretch back nearly a decade ago when he first became a Boy Scout in 2007 and took on his first leadership position, Patrol Leader in Troop 1182 in Manassas. Later he served the troop as their Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He currently serves the troop as a member of their Troop Committee. In addition, he helped form Venturing Crew 617 in Manassas. Unlike the more familiar Boy Scouting program, Venturing is open to boys and girls ages 14-20. It is also entirely youth led. Hoitt served as the President of Crew 617 in 2012, and the President of the Bull Run District (northern Prince William County) in 2013. In that year he also served as the Area Vice President where he supported a territory which includes Northern Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and the United States Virgin Islands. Currently, he serves as the incumbent council Youth President of the National Capital Area Council’s Venturing Officer Association, and is a member of the Council’s Executive Board. When he is not Scouting, Hoitt is an avid fan of history, he is currently in his final year at Northern Virginia Community College where he is vigorously been pursuing a degree in education. Hoitt hopes to leverage the leadership experience he’s learned through Scouting to help make history come alive to the students of tomorrow.
Venturers go to Philmont! Our Crew is one of the most adventurous Venturing Crews I know! We are constantly taking on new challenges and activities. In 2014, when our then Crew President, Michael, got the opportunity to put Crew 27 into the Philmont Lotto, our Crew Advisor was exceptionally pleased. About a year later, we had gathered enough Venturers and adults to make up a respectable a crew. With this group of ten Venturers and three adults, we began to prepare for our adventure. The first step on our journey trip was planning the itinerary. Even though we had already booked the slot to Philmont, we still had to create an itinerary plan. After a bit of discussion, we came up with a list of things we wanted to do and see at Philmont. With that list of desires, we were able to sort through the many possible itineraries to find those that most resembled what we wanted. The only member of our Crew who had been on trek at Philmont before was our Crew advisor, so we leaned on him a little for what he could remember. We did not get our number one choice but we did get our number two. Itinerary 24, which involved eighty four miles of hiking, Mount Baldy, The Tooth of Time, and plenty of activities to do along the way. In fact, it traversed Philmont from Rayado in the southeast to Mount Baldy in the northwest and then exited eastbound via Ponil. Itinerary 24 just about covers Philmont from one end to the other! Our next task was getting physically fit for the adventure and organized as a team. This proved to be a challenge because two of our Scouts were out with
injuries and unable to join us for our weekend hikes. However, with the people that we did have, we had a great time. For instance, we shook down for an entire week at Goshen’s Lenhok’sin program, where we hiked around Goshen Scout Reservation. Goshen has 4,900 acres of land surrounding a 500 acre lake - Lake Merriweather - that is 2.5 miles long and just over 0.5 miles wide at it’s widest extent. It is surrounded by over 170 square miles of hikeable State Wildlife Management Areas (Goshen Wildlife Management Area & North Mountain Wildlife Management Area). One of our injured Venturers was our Crew leader - Elisabeth. Not having her hiking with us at the shakedowns was an issue for us but our Deputy Crew Leader, Katie, did her best to stand in for her. Elisabeth made it a point to be as involved as she could be. She was at Goshen Scout Camps with the Crew but couldn’t hike with us. Another Venturer, Liam, lost out on everything because hurt his knee over the winter and needed surgery. At Lenhok’sin, we had scheduled a day of white water kayaking on the James River and, during that adventure, a third Venturer received a bad enough sunburn to earn her a transfer over to the Crew’s Goshen base camp at Camp Bowman. All of us learned the importance of adequate sunscreen from her injury! We had multiple other issues that were not injury related, such as the lack of a duty roster, which cost us dinner at least one night through a series of unfortunate events. We made a list of what we needed to improve, took it back to Elisabeth, and she had us pretty well organized when we arrived at Philmont. The shakedowns were a worthwhile learning experience.
NCAC-VOA President Gene Hoitt President@Venturing-NCAC.org
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Sea Scouting Merit Badges Afloat – by Ship 1942 Boatswain Jeanine Reilly Sea Scout Ship 1942 holds a unique recruiting “Open House” twice a year in the Spring and Fall for 40 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. It’s called “Merit Badges Afloat (MBA).” For whatever reason nobody has ever heard of Sea Scouting – at least from the Boy Scout side of Scouting? We don’t invite potential new members to a meeting inside a building – how BORING! Ship 1942 has found the ‘holy grail’ on how to interest boys and girls to Sea Scouting – put them in our seven 19-foot Flying Scot sailboats and have our teen youth Sea Scouts teach them to sail all weekend…..on average every MBA nets us 6 to 8 new members immediately into the Ship. Ship 1942 is a large successful Sea Scout Ship with over 40+ teenagers from ages 14 into college age up to 21. For the attending Boy Scouts the merit badges are: (1) Smallboat Sailing; (2) Oceanography; and (3) Weather. No Boy Scout can pass up the opportunity to earn up to three merit badges in one jampacked action weekend on-the-water. These events of ours have been put on the past 25 years and have always run at full capacity of 40 Scouts.
Merit Badges Afloat is an “All Hands” effort for the Ship 1942. It’s supported by 12 – 15 direct contact adult leaders and volunteers to include our Charter Organization Representative, Unit Commissioner, Committee Chair, and of course our Skipper and Mates. At least twice as many Sea Scouts from our Ship 1942 support the on-the-water sailing merit badge as sailing instructors. The most recent MBA was the last weekend in September 2016. The Ship has found over time that the Boy & Girl Scouts function much better on full stomachs, so our Ship 1942’s portable Galley serves up lunches to dream about like baked lasagna and Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie each day. The past 25 years Merit Badges Afloat has proven to be the only recruiting tool needed to maintain a healthy active Sea Scouting unit. Scouts have attended MBA from six different Boy Scout Councils throughout the Area and Ship 1942 passed a recent milestone with its 3,000th MBA merit badge issued. Membership has never been stronger – just invite other Boy Scouts out for the weekend of sailing and your Ship membership numbers, could double over-night like ours do.
Safety at Sea On the morning September 17, 2016, the US Coast Guard invited area Sea Scouts to their Ship Yard in Baltimore, MD for a tour and series of maritime safety activities. Upon arrival, there was chance to see the various workshops as Scouts walked from the parking lot to the event location on the water. After check-in, everyone donned their Safety at Sea t-shirts, flags were raised, and the activities commenced. This first event was a tour of the USCGC James Rankin, a 175’ buoy tender. Scouts learned about the day to day activities aboard the vessel while walking through the various common areas of the ship, including the crane operation room and the bridge. Next, there was a discussion of maritime conservation with experiments to add visual weight to the discussion. As an example, Scouts learned firsthand why it is important not to use dawn on an oil spill in the bilge. Seeing the effect of breaking up the surface tension of the oil and dragging it below the surface away from oil absorbing cloth was a reminder the youth and adults will remember. The demonstration of flares was a hit for many, with the opportunity to fire several types of aerial flares as well as handheld flares. This was even more exciting for those on the water who at times felt they should duck. Those on the water were on a Coast Guard Auxiliarist’s private vessel running man-overboard drills. All youth had a chance to practice throwing a float, or datum, to the “victim” (which was actually a life ring), calling commands to the bridge, retrieving the victim and retrieving the datum.
As an opportunity for the youth to get in the water themselves, a discussion of PDFs ended with a chance to put on a Mustang survival suit, jump in the water, and swim to a nearby vessel. This allowed them to experience the buoyancy and thermal qualities of suit. Once some of the youth were already sufficiently wet, they moved on to a simulation in the Damage Control Trainer. Essentially, this was a square PCV structure filled with holes and hooked up to a fire hose. When the water was turned on, water sprayed everywhere creating a worst case scenario you would never want to experience on a boat. The youth then worked in teams of two with rubber patches and twine to fight the water pressure and tie off the leaks. Finally, everyone got a chance to step aboard one of the smaller rescue vessels and learn about its capabilities. The use of these was further reinforced when one was quickly readied, complete with light armaments, and sent underway for an actual cost guard rescue call. Throughout the event, the members of the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary were able to discuss their roles, the various career paths in the branch, and why someone should consider joining. It was an excellent recruiting opportunity for the Coast Guard and a great learning event for the Scouts. After the completion of all activities, along with lunch and a cleanup of the area, the day wrapped up just after 2PM.
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Training Don’t Miss Pow Wow 2016! Pow Wow is an action-packed training event for Cub Scout leaders, pack committee members, parents of Cub Scouts and anyone else excited about Cub Scout programs. Spend the day learning new ideas and having hands-on experiences that will enhance your ability to deliver and support a fun-filled, exciting program to Cub Scouts.
Saturday, November 19, 2016 7:30 A.M.—5:00 P.M.
Annandale High School 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale, VA
For more information or to register go to: www.NCACBSA.org/PowWow
Save the Date!
Tuition: $35 Online registration will open in early January and closes at midnight on Sunday, February 12, 2017.
After February 12, 2017, the tuition goes up to $50. Five specific program areas to choose from: 1. Cub Scout College 2. Boy Scout College 3. College of Adventure
University of Scouting Saturday, February 18, 2017 7:30 A.M.—5:00 P.M. Hayfield Secondary School 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA Why You Should Attend University of Scouting The “University of Scouting”, a supplemental training opportunity for all adult Scout leaders, returns to Hayfield High School on February 18. It is the one time during the year where you can find the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas all in one place. The University offers interesting courses in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, what we call “Adventuring” (a combination of Varsity, Venturing, and Sea Scout activities), District Operations as well as Electives opportunities where the classes cover areas of Scouting not specific to any one program. The University has a degree program where, over time, attendees can earn Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing. Classes are taught by experienced Scouters and Scouting professionals, many in subject areas not otherwise covered in the usual adult leader training curriculum. There are nearly 160 different courses from which to choose. NCAC Council Executive Les Baron will be delivering the keynote address at the opening. In addition to the academic program, there is more… a midway where up to fifty vendors and council committees will have exhibits describing how their products and services can enhance your Scouting program and a Scout shop trading post where you can pick up needed items without having to drive to a Scoutshop. And finally, there
Program Director
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Don Durbin Don.Durbin@Scouting.org
Margee Egan Margee.Egan@Scouting.org
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4. College of Elective Programs 5. College of District Operations Approximately 160 different classes will be offered throughout the day! Coursework leads to Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate recognition. Enjoy a Scouting museum and vendor displays along the midway. This training event is not to be missed. Save the date now. Last year more than 960 Scouters attended! Help us break 1000 for 2017. More information is available at:
http://www.NCACBSA.org/uos will be a Scouting museum where dedicated collectors will be displaying their extensive collections of Scouting memorabilia. At the closing ceremony, we will be presenting the D. Andrew Grafton Exceptional Trainer Award. This annual award, presented by the NCAC Leadership Training Committee, recognizes a single NCAC Scouter for sustained, dedicated and highly skilled service to Scouting over the years by demonstrating a high commitment to quality adult leader training. The University of Scouting provides all the above, along with great fellowship with dedicated Scouters, making this a day to be remembered. The early bird online registration fee is $35 (until February 12) after which registration will be onsite Saturday morning at $50. It includes morning refreshments, lunch, an event patch, course materials, a certificate, and a special recognition for PhD recipients. Whether you are new to Scouting or a veteran of many years, the University is a place where you can learn from experienced Scouters from all over the council; it truly provides something for everyone. Hayfield High School is close to the Beltway, just south of Alexandria, VA. Doors open at 7:15 AM. The opening ceremony starts at 8:15 AM with the closing ceremony ending by 4:30. Last year 960 Scouters were in attendance. Registration will open in early January. Register early for the best choice of classes as some popular classes do fill quickly. A complete list of classes and registration information will be available early January at www.NCACBSA.org/uos. Save the date now!
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STEM
Science | Technology | Engineering | Mathematics MITRE Scout Engineering Day
Sally’s STEM Shack On September 17, 2016, Mrs. Sally Snyder led the ribbon cutting ceremony for Camp Snyder’s newest addition, Sally’s STEM Shack. The space has a woodshop – outfitted with everything from hand tools to a scroll saw, a soldering and electronics station, a digital manufacturing station with a 3D printer, CNC mill laser engraver, and classroom space. All in all, it is a do-it-yourself makerspace. The vision for Sally’s STEM Shack is to inspire youth to create, learn and innovate by way of building and tinkering.
The 6th annual Scout Engineering Day will be held on April 1, 2017 at The MITRE Corporation in McLean, VA. Scouts may select up to two classes from a catalog of nearly two dozen STEM courses ranging from Composite Materials to Nuclear Science. This event is open to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Varsity Scouts. Further details including registration and scholarship information will be posted online at www.NCACBSA.org/STEM.
In the first month after its opening, 741 youth attended a workshop or participated in an activity at Sally’s STEM Shack. Additionally, 9 adult volunteers and 21 youth volunteers helped teach and run an activity station. We especially wish to thank Scott Jarrett and Adam Morty, advisors of Explorer Post 1882, for their leadership and enthusiasm in building NCAC’s first makerspace. Scott and Adam dedicated countless hours to assist with everything from designing the makerspace to building workbenches to outfitting the 3D printers, which are always a hit amongst the youth and adults alike! In the upcoming months, our aim is to develop programming which teaches youth the skills to innovate in a makerspace. Units could host Pinewood Derby build days where Scouts build cars in the woodshop, but also learn to use CAD and digitally manufacture their creations. The possibilities for activities at Sally’s STEM Shack are wide and could encompass welding, wood carving, electronics, digital technology, and more. We are seeking volunteers to lead programming, guide workshops and lab safety, and serve on the steering committee of Sally’s STEM Shack. We are also seeking donations to add to the makerspace. If you have any questions, suggestions or wish to schedule a tour, please email us at STEMShack@NCACBSA.org.
STEM at Microsoft On February 11, 2017, we are hosting an all-day STEM event for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and girl-age siblings. The activities and lessons will correspond to Nova modules for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts; participants will pre-select their classes during registration. The event will take place at the Microsoft offices in Chevy Chase, MD. Further details including registration information are online at www.NCACBSA.org/STEM.
National Inventor’s Day The Boy Scout Inventing Merit Badge is a great way to learn by working hands-on. Please have your Scouts join us at the United States Patent and Trademark Office on our campus in Alexandria, VA, as we host this class. This is a two part class, 4 hours per session – February 11, 2017 and March 18, 2017. Registration is required at www.NCACBSA.org/STEM. 4C
STEM Advisor
STEM Coordinator
James Hamlin James.Hamlin@Scouting.org
Trisha Dalal STEM@NCACBSA.org
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High Adventure Prepared. For High Adventure. With the long winter months looming on the horizon, now is the ideal time to start thinking about and preparing for activities for next summer. High adventure activities are critical to keeping older Scouts and Venturers interested and involved in our programs. Your National Capital Area Council is proud to be among the most active councils when it comes to participation in high adventure programs nationwide. The NCAC High Adventure Committee is made up of corps of volunteer Scouters with decades of experience with developing and leading a wide variety all kinds of High Adventure programs. We are fortunate to have many passionate folks on our team, including several former staffers from the major bases as well as unit leaders who specialize in the “do-it-yourself” programs. We maintain strong working relationships with all of the bases and have access to the latest information, training materials, and promotional items. Our committee is always available to make presentations at the unit or district levels. Our goal is to ensure that every unit is aware of the opportunities that are available for the older Scouts. Even if your unit is comprised of mostly younger Scouts, it’s never too early to start promoting these programs and giving them something to look forward to prepare for (e.g., fundraising, hiking endurance, backpack camping skills). Throughout the year there are superb opportunities within the Council for Scouts and Scouters alike to develop and hone their skills for high adventure. The Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills (BCOLS) course is taught each spring and fall to ensure that Scouters have the skills to lead high adventure trips in the backcountry at national bases or DIY-style. The last weekend of October will mark the 28th annual V3 Hike-o-ree, an opportunity to practice backpack camping and hiking in a safe-to-fail environment in and around Shenandoah National Park. There will be dozens of day hikes of varying difficulties to choose from on Saturday, followed by an evening high adventure rally. Please consider signing up for this event as it is a great way to kick off any high adventure program. Conducting a High Adventure trip may be seem like a daunting task, especially if your unit hasn’t done a trip before. The HAC is here to help; in addition, we sponsor several trips each summer. It’s a great deal as you sign up, either as an individual or as a unit, and we do all the behind-the-scenes work in putting the trip together. This is ideal for units that may not have the experience in setting to set-up these types of trips. Here is a summary of our offerings for 2017: Bissett Base at Northern Tier: Many consider Northern Tier the most rugged of all High Adventure treks, and Bissett is the most rugged offering at Northern Tier. In fact, it’s earned the unofficial designation as the “Most Extreme High Adventure in Scouting.” You will truly be in the wilderness for a whole week, with the only access being by float plane. Estimated cost is $2400 and includes transportation, meals, and base fees. Final dates will be determined based upon registrations received. This trek is for experienced individuals and those who are interested are encouraged to sign up by mid-January as the trip is subject to cancellation if there is not sufficient interest. Sea Base: Spending a week on a boat in the Florida Keys may not be everybody’s idea of High Adventure, but there are tremendous opportunities awaiting your crew as part of the Coral Reef Sailing program.
There is a lot of work involved in sailing, but the rewards include some of the best fishing you’ll find anywhere and bonding with your crewmates as you sail into the sunset. Estimated cost is $1800, including transportation, meals, and base fees. This trip is filling up fast, so please register soon if you’re interested. Philmont: Containing 140,000 acres of mountain territory, helping to make it the largest organized youth camp in the world, Philmont is a big attraction to for Scouts and Scouters alike. Crews come out and backpack for 12 days, participating in unique programs at camps along their route. Summiting 12,441 Baldy Mountain, fishing for trout in clear mountain streams, and taking in a spectacular sunrise from the top of the famous Tooth of Time are among the highlights for many crews. Estimated cost is $2450 and includes transportation, all meals, sightseeing activities (whitewater rafting and a tram ride up Pikes Peak), lodging for two nights in Colorado, and base fees. For all of the trips listed above, note that final costs will be determined by the end of March when transportation contracts are finalized; and the prices listed above reflect our best estimate of the maximum cost per participant. We work hard to bring our trips in with a final cost at or lower than the advertised price. Summit: While NCAC does not sponsor trips to BSA’s newest High Adventure base, it’s close enough for units and individuals to plan their own adventure. We do have a liaison who is in regular contact with the staff and has information on all of the available opportunities, ranging from whitewater rafting to rock climbing to mountain biking. We will be happy to make a presentation to your unit if there is interest. Summit offers opportunities available for provisional participants who may not be able to attend with their unit; please contact the base directly for more information. While NCAC Although the HAC does not conduct trips to other High Adventure bases, there are plenty of adventures waiting for you, including at locally-operated bases in Maine, the Adirondacks, the Louisiana Bayou country, as well as numerous camps such as High Knoll Trail in Virginia, locally-operated bases around the country. And Don’t forget that we have the NCAC’s own crown jewel in for high adventure at Goshen Scout Reservation, Lenhok’sin, with activities including caving, whitewater, rock climbing, ropes courses and mountain boarding right here in our own backyard which presents an ideal opportunity to get your Scouts introduced to the world of High Adventure. Lenhok’sin is great gateway for a unit’s high adventure program, offering program opportunities of equal or greater quality of the national bases and at a fraction of the cost. For those participating in High Adventure programs, whether on an NCAC trip or on a unitsponsored trip, campership funds are often available to help defray part of the costs. The individual bases maintain administer these programs so contact them directly for more information. For more information on the High Adventure Committee or if you are interested in participating on one of our trips, check out our website at www.NCACBSA.org/highadventure. More information on all of all our trips, including trip dates for 2017, along with contact information and registration forms, is available at your fingertips. We also welcome any leaders with a passion for high adventure, or anyone who simply wants to learn more about the exciting opportunities that are available, to join the High Adventure Committee. We meet on the first Thursday of each month, September through May, at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Scout Service Center. Happy trekking!
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Mobile gem Mining unit that comes to your site Please contact Donald or Stephanie Kibler at 540-335-1261
American Historical Trails Earn patches and medals hiking our NCAC area trails and earn credit for rank requirements and Hiking Merit Badges at the same time. Visit our website at:
TheCarolinaTrader.com
35 Market Place Baltimore’s Inner Harbor portdiscovery.org
or call
704-282-1339
Rafting
In the Poconos, PA Book online or call
800-443-8554 to make a reservation!
WhitewaterChallengers.com/Scouts Outdoor adventures including whitewater rafting, overnight camping, trail biking, nature programs, disc golf, and more!
Boy Scout Rates and Packages available select dates April-October.
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For Goodness | For Opportunity | For Strength | For Happines In 1960, National Capital Area Council purchased the land that bordered the Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area and Little Calfpasture River outside of Goshen, Virginia for $300,000. In 1966 the Little Calfpasture River was dammed to create the 425-acre Lake Merriweather. One year later, the first campers entered the property, and half a century later tens of thousands of Scouts have attended one of Goshen Scout Reservation’s six camps, learning valuable new skills, forging friendships, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Save the date now to join us on Memorial Day weekend 2017 as current Scouts and campstaff alumni gather to celebrate Goshen’s golden anniversary. Go for the gold. Go for the memories. Go for the experiences. Go for Goshen. GSR@50
ss | For Enjoyment | For Nourishment | We thank Thee, O God.
Eagle Scout, Sea Scout, Venturing Awards The National Court of Honor has awarded these ranks to the following young men and women whose certificates have been returned to our office between June 15, 2016 and 22 September 2016.
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Name
Appalachian Trail District Troop 1812 Troop 1812 Troop 476 Troop 1066 Troop 268 Troop 2017 Troop 792 Troop 1812 Troop 1023
Jarod Michael Armstrong Maxwell Thomas Blount Schuyler James Call Jackson Maxmillian Cummings Hunter N. Hoffman Ryan David Lusby Sean Michael Sexton Cody Sanford Taylor John Paul Thereault III
Aquia District Troop 199 Troop 1940 Troop 121 Troop 1410 Troop 142 Troop 1717 Troop 176 Troop 1869 Troop 199 Troop 850 Troop 1717 Troop 907 Troop 199 Troop 317
Allan Hugh Bolton Timothy Bryan Chapman Joshua James Chapple Christopher Matthew Craig Raymond William Culbertson Jacob Aram Dean Joshua Tyler Deavers Ethan DuWayne Dunn Shane Jack Lord Jesse David McFall Benjamin Ryan Motta Joseph Cole Ramos Jonathan Nicholas Reynolds Garrett Thomas Stockham
Bull Run District Troop 924 Troop 1833 Troop 1368 Troop 91 Team 1300 Troop 1833 Troop 2717
William Andrew Bogan Nathaniel J.. Carlston Lucas Rex Georgia Daniel James Hall James Elliott Haynie Andrew David Hutcheson Nicholas Alexander Lu
Catoctin Mountain District Troop 799 Troop 886 Troop 1191 Troop 886 Troop 168 Troop 470 Troop 1070 Troop 662 Troop 1070 Troop 270 Troop 1998
Andrew Benaiah Ashley Joseph Alexander Beck Kyle Denton Brown Jared Antony Cleveland Reid Richard Clingerman Jack Bonaventure Einhorn Chase Edison Foley Timothy Jacob Grenier Ryan Makepeace Manchester Philip Michael Norris Phillip Edward Stalnaker
Chain Bridge District Troop 1128 Crew 821 Troop 869 Troop 167 Troop 652 Troop 106 22
Jean Pierre Alcalde Zachary Benjamin Alvarez Brian Lee Aten Michael A. Botis, Jr. Alexander Jules Brunner Stefan Jose Manuel Cabrera
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Name
Crew 821 Team 821 Troop 652 Troop 141 Troop 106 Troop 648 Troop 652 Troop 869 Troop 1130 Troop 648 Troop 869 Troop 111 Troop 111 Crew 821 Troop 647 Troop 821 Team 821 Crew 821 Team 821 Troop 1128 Troop 104 Team 821 Troop 904 Troop 652 Troop 638 Troop 652 Troop 638 Troop 638
Jon Caelin Campbell Taylor Anson Cannon William Clark Evan Christopher Craige Michael Clark Finn Phillip Raymond Firehock Christian Andrew Gehman Robert Gerber Tyler Alan Grobman Andrew Roy Hawkins Cameron Robert Hohl Christopher David Howard Ian James Kelley Harrison James Lloyd Travis Mitchell MacLaury Jonathan Earl Merrell Erik Peter Merrell McCord Evan Meyers John Alexander Pierce Thomas Blake Shabshab Jonathan Lee Snare,Jr Isaac Nathan Tanner Tukhang Trinh Gabor Francis Luis Turnage Erik Thomas Tyson Jacob Walker Wadle Brandon Frank White Jackson Robert Wiese
Colonial District Troop 996 Troop 888 Troop 993 Troop 301 Troop 1519 Troop 888 Troop 1515 Troop 4077 Troop 1515 Troop 118 Troop 131 Troop 899 Troop 680 Troop 993 Troop 680 Troop 888 Troop 680 Team 601 Troop 1519 Troop 131 Troop 118
Maxwell Kenneth Barrett John Lawrence Boswell Zachary Allen Carter Christopher McGregor Gaietto Zachary Erick Hayden Nicholas Walter Hogan Eric Thomas Karsten Yong-Duke Kim Andrew Gabriel Knops Alexander William Kolb Brendan Patrick Leary Ethan Michael Meek Peter Joseph Murphy Samuel Anson Parker Jeffrey Ryan Peterson Erik Anderson Roach Andrew Ignatius Squire William Stewart Talbot Andrew Jerome Tanner Joshua Thomas Worley Yanis Zennia
Direct Service District Troop 1849 Javier Andres Miranda Troop 1849 Beau Tyler Dale Stump
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Name
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George Mason District
Mattaponi District
Troop 1539 Troop 681 Troop 152 Troop 1978 Troop 1539 Troop 1887 Troop 152 Troop 681 Troop 895 Troop 976 Troop 1887 Troop 1539 Troop 918 Troop 187 Troop 895 Troop 1887 Troop 187 Troop 1539 Troop 1539 Troop 1539 Troop 979 Troop 681 Troop 681
Troop 21 Troop 165 Troop 171 Troop 1422 Troop 14 Troop 191 Troop 325 Troop 179 Troop 191 Troop 179 Troop 1404 Troop 3510 Troop 835 Troop 77 Troop 179 Troop 1421 Troop 191 Troop 165
Yusif Sardar Azari Jonathan QuocAnh Bach Nicholas Bukont Lukas Patrick Butler Charles Edward Dalgleish William Stone Davies Colin Michael Devany Owen Ellis Evans Eugene Crosby Gamble III Aidan Arthur Graffam Meyer Dwass Jeffers Andrew James Keehan Elliott Aaron Larson Christopher Caleb Lewis Bryan James Martin Robert Medrano Daniel Blake Mowdy Christian Byron Padgett Thomas James Porter Garrett Patrick Smith Drew Edward Torbett Thomas Hogan Vasquez James Thomas Woods
Goose Creek District Troop 711 Troop 2950 Troop 1550 Troop 572 Troop 1173 Troop 966 Troop 572 Troop 1168 Troop 998 Troop 1168 Crew 1168 Troop 39 Troop 1154 Troop 982 Troop 1430 Troop 1666 Troop 572 Crew 1167 Troop 1430 Troop 982 Troop 39 Troop 969 Troop 2970 Troop 1154 Troop 163 Troop 1168 Troop 1910 Troop 1154 Troop 961 Troop 1167 Troop 1159
Joseph Russell Baer Ryan Michael Basinger Matthew David Bixler Douglas Andrew Bradley Brian Zachary Burns Kevin Hudson Chiang Thomas Anthony Cook Anthony Octavioun Cox Taylor Samuel Dunn Davis Paul Forster Zachary Aaron Gardner Noah Casey Gleason Michael Glenn Hornberger William Zachary Iacoponelli Hashim Bakhtawar Ahmad Khan David Patterson King Andrew Jacob-Ryder Lewis Tanner McKay Lofgran Akhil Sai Nallamala Matthew Joseph Newcomer Zachary Joseph Reynolds Luke Owen Christopher Rider Matthew Ethan Rivinius Jeremy Phillip Stalcup Benjamin Testa Nathan Cannon Todd Samuel Lawrence Turner Luke Nathaniel Voivoda Nathan Lewis Weslow Jack Albert Whitehead Heath Adam Yancey
Steven Mark Culwell Parker Craig Dugan Andrew James Ernandes Tyler Grey Fries Tucker Hunter Garnett Travis R. Gibson Matthew Donald Irwin Sean Tyer Karl Christopher Wayne Koban Isaac Allen Lefever Hoke Samual Xavier Lydick Tyler Michael Maass Daniel Gilbert Monroe Dylan Mitchell Palmer Ryan Franklin Reeb Samuel Taylor Sparico Alec Stone Westall James Robert Winkler
Occoquan District Troop 1553 Garrett Blakely Troop 295 Charles Fitzhugh Cantrell Troop 1390 James Cordes Dumoulin Troop 857 Angus Michael Dunlop Troop 1396 Bailey Stephen Evans Troop 1363 Cameron Noah Yam Ford Crew 1456 Jack Stotts Freeman Troop 35 Daniel Alexander Gibson Crew 1357 Joshua Forrest Gray Troop 1365 Joseph Duncan Gregg Troop 1390 Robert Paul Gudz Ttoop 1390 Kevin Thomas Johnson Troop 1363 Caleb Daniel Lasrado Troop 1390 Julian Arman McCastle Troop 43 Matthew Scott Metcalf Troop 1390 Jacob Nathan Milgrim Troop 35 Cole Francis Oakey Troop 1390 Joshua Luke Smith Troop 964 Alexander Fairbanks Wood
Old Dominion District Troop 150 Troop 1145 Troop 853 Troop 853 Troop 856 Troop 688 Team 1146 Troop 688 Troop 688 Crew 1789 Troop 150 Troop 688 Troop 688 Troop 994
Stephen Nathan Artner Samuel Owen Christensen Ian Gaffey Crovella Colin Carncrose Crovella Aidan Wallace Cumming Charles David Frizzelle III Franklin Manuel Garay Connor Patrick Gladieux James Bryan Graff Anthony Ho Beackman Charles Hollis Sean Martin Johnson David Bsartlett Kleppinger Cameron Joseph Lane
Eagle Scout, Sea Scout, Venturing Awards (Continued) Unit#
Name
Troop 1853 Troop 875 Troop 994 Troop 1789 Troop 1789 Troop 702 Troop 1501 Troop 1518 Troop 688 Troop 1853 Crew 1511 Troop 1853 Troop 1501 Troop 1145 Troop 1115 Troop 688 Troop 688
John Pierre LeFevre John David Lesko Nicholas Reese Locklear David Tri Nguyen Dennis Duy Nguyen Lam-Phong Nguyen Pham Thomas Edwin Rahme Benjamin David Sabala Seth David Seabolt Mark Steven Simonsen Michael Ian Stong Mikal Leigh Sykes Devlin Michael Sypher Mark Louis Terrillion Cole Gabriel Thompson Matthew Lloyd Vasenko Gregory V. Vavoso
Patriot District Troop 150 Crew 114 Troop 1131 Troop 1346 Troop 1525 Troop 1532 Troop 1345 Troop 1100 Troop 1523 Troop 1523 Troop 1523 Troop 1131 Troop 1131 Troop 50 Troop 1523 Troop 1523 Troop 1523 Troop 1966 Troop 1346 Troop 1346
Andrew W. Hartley Izzuddin Mujahid Abdul-Rashid Nicholas Philip Cardaci Brendan Chandler Duffy Christopher Jeffrey Evans Paul A. Green Grant Coursen Gunther Sean Michaell Laychak Theodore Herman Lester Stuart Anthony Lowe Timothy Joseph Marsh Luke Antonio Mrini Benjamin Richard Murphy Frederick Joseph Reitemeyer David W. Schaefer Joseph G. Schaefer Trevor A. vonChristierson Michael Devon Winnick Tilden Quinn Winston Tilden Quinn Winston
Piedmont District Troop 10 Troop 92 Troop 10 Troop 161 Troop 1177 Crew 1476 Troop 175 Troop 161 Troop 180 Troop 175 Troop 10
John Taylor Cosby Nathan Grant Hunter Jakob Tomas Karsny Matthew Foster Krauss Dakota Alan Lowe Ryan D. Madrishin Justin Matthew Magill James Patrick McAvoy Joshua Paul Miller Robert Fischer Stanziano Daniel Wesley Thomas
Potomac District Troop 265 Christian Augustine Alarie Troop 263 Devir Mordechai Bitton
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Name
Troop 461 Troop 944 Troop 1434 Troop 1450 Troop 1083 Troop 68 Troop 233 Troop 773 Troop 68 Troop 241 Troop 1450 Troop 447 Troop 944 Troop 68 Troop 1083 Troop 233 Troop 233 Troop 1449 Troop 773 Troop 461 Troop 265 Troop 8 Troop 461 Troop 944 Troop 1300 Troop 944 Troop 1427 Troop 1083 Troop 3 Troop 263
Brendan Scott Cassell Edward Vincent Dolan Matthew William Reid Farr John David Fonseca Joel R. Garrett Joshua Liam Gatti Paul Joseph Griminger Christopher Gutschick Michael Sidney Hepburn Wyatt Houston Thomas J Hughes Joseph Miner King Sean Kortepeter Ian Matthew Lawson Cameron Barker Wein Lett Lennon Jackson Lewis Maxwell Wei Li Justin Chuan Liu Bennett William Lunceford Andrew Liam Marlin Andrew Glen Marriott Nicholas Andrew Modell Hansen Grant Aaron Neave Matthew Steven Salaj Jackson Ladd Shawen Nikolaos Hercules Skiadopoulos Nathaniel Spicer Matthew Ryan Tiffany Cameron Bridges Walkup Reuben Daniel Winston
Powhatan District Troop 885 Troop 913 Troop 1577 Troop 1530 Troop 51 Troop 160 Troop 20 Troop 1570 Troop 1983 Troop 1970 Troop 913 Troop 1983 Troop 20 Troop 157 Troop 1530 Troop 1577 Troop 1577 Troop 158 Troop 1570 Troop 55 Troop 20
Ricardo D. Aguilera John Brendan Ball Nathaniel Matthew Burns Spencer Ray Cahoon Matthew Jason Chan Benjamin Robert Chesnut Nathan Scott Cruley Simon Tyler Fogleson Hayden Riley Jarvis Cullen Juris Kelley Christopher Michael Lee Justyn Andrew Loss Alexander Sebastian Lulushi Brandon Andreas Martinese Ankur Mishra Mark Daniel Pavlichenko Christian Banks Phipps Liam Matthew Rowell Rylie Shane Sullivan Stephen Eric Thorsen Jackson Lee Trahan
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Name
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Name
Prince Georges County District
Washington, DC District
Troop 403 Troop 487 Troop 1559 Troop 1212 Troop 1657 Troop 1673 Troop 1660 Troop 1575 Troop 403 Troop 1212 Troop 441 Troop 1688 Troop 450 Troop 1250
Troop 100 Jonah Nicholas Garland Troop 100 Alexander Dinkins Ray
Robert Francis Allen Nnamdi Jahmai Chandler Joseph Alan Danko Donovan Rockwell Dickson Evan Christopher Harrod Jon Edgar Hummer Hyrum Christopher Jonas Michael Zachary Linkins Andrew William Robey Luke Anthony Scazzero Michael Andrew Silski Logan Scot Stevens Jared Galen Stinnett James Milton Woody II
Seneca District Troop 926 Troop 1397 Troop 318 Troop 1397 Troop 489 Troop 1325 Troop 941 Troop 738 Troop 1325 Crew 1110 Troop 1109 Troop 1315 Troop 496 Troop 1110 Troop 291
John Paul Adzema William Joseph Armstrong, IV Aaron Patrick Barnes Alexander James Berardo Matthew Richard Dommers Benjamin Paul Frick Alexander McBeath Morris Colson Guy Mullen Matthew Band Nagler Luis A. Paz Jacob Andrew Ralston Adam Hal Rasmussen Thomas Valenta III Jose Benjamin Valiente Kevin Zong
Sully District Troop 1104 Troop 1104 Troop 577 Troop 1137 Troop 701 Crew 1822 Troop 893 Troop 1822 Troop 1104 Troop 893 Troop 701 Troop 695 Troop 1104 Troop 695 Troop 701 Troop 1547 Troop 2 Troop 701 Troop 893 Troop 701 Troop 1547 Troop 893
Samuel Natale Achteremann Robert Maxwell Brabston David Jarrett Bunin James Austin Cavalli Burton Daniel Dang Fredo Carter Egbers Noah James Ehreth Isaac Reid Garfield Jared Werner Hood Joshua Samuel Judkins Andy An Xuan Le Andrew Bryan Ledeboer Connor Patrick McIntire Adam Lee Nelson Leander Quy Nguyen Gabriel Matthew Ott Tanay Paney Brian Ky Pham Max Adam Schendell Thien Jason Tran Rishabh Venketesh Tyler David Wardinski
Western Shore District Troop 347 Noah Thomas Breske Troop 420 Andrew Joseph Breslauer Troop 789 Christopher Michael Cramer Troop 793 Alexander Michael LaFleur Crew 777 Collin Mons Larson Troop 347 Thomas Michael Mattson Troop 430 Ethan Vaughn Sanders McGrane Troop 1684 David Martin Nehf Troop 451 Philip Bryant O’Connor Troop 451 Steven M. Schumacher Troop 561 Aleksandar Lysle Vanoss Troop 793 Timothy James Kaleoaloha Wenck Troop 429 Noah Greary Zwick Troop 2819 Mark Lawrence Zwick
White Oak District Troop 440 Troop 440 Troop 96 Troop 1441 Troop 220 Troop 440 Troop 1071 Troop 781 Troop 613 Troop 457 Troop 33 Troop 1071 Troop 440 Troop 96 Troop 264 Troop 759 Troop 249 Troop 457 Troop 1071 Troop 264 Troop 457 Troop 1012
Jonathan James Alfaro Matthew Hector Alfaro Marvin Wayne Allen II Samuel Peter Backlund Ryan Daniel Bell Benjamin Thomas Doggett Anthony William Dols Eli Elstein Aaron Mose Feld Randall Sheng Gardner Sebastian Huson Goldberg Robert Edward Herbert John Loomis Hoskinson Christopher Rudolph Isaac Samuel Kirkbridge Jones IV Brandon Kennedy Lee Patrick William Lill Harrison Michael Mesnard Patrick Jude O’Hanlon David Martin Robbins Dev Shah Surprenant Jacob Bryan Wright
Zekiah District Troop 908 Kristopher Erik Lukas Troop 1780 Roman Douglas William Morgan Troop 908 Hayden Vincent Wright
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Commissioner’s Corner Creating Legendary Service In Ken Blanchard’s book Leading at a Higher Level, he discusses serving customers at a higher level. This idea is especially relevant to commissioner service. He asserts that one of the key elements of highperforming organizations is relentless focus on customer results. According to Blanchard, “In high performing organizations, everyone passionately holds and maintains the highest standards for quality and service from their customers’ perspective.” Here is an excerpt from the book:
Garry W. Lewis
Council Commissioner
Commissioner Service at GSR@50 Council Camporee Commissioners, we have filled about half the commissioner positions for the GSR@50 Council Camporee scheduled Memorial Day weekend 2017. We still need commissioners to staff the five resident camps for family camping, Webelos, Boy Scouts and Venturers/Explorers/Sea Scouts, as well as support for the program areas. If you are interested in filling a staff position for the Camporee, please contact Jim Hardter, Vice Chair Unit Service (jhardter@msn.com, 301349-0023) and provide your preferred area of service. More information is forthcoming. We need lots of support for this Camporee so please consider joining the staff. It is going to be a great event that aligns nicely with the purpose of Commissioner Service: to provide the best possible program for youth. Again, your support is needed and will be greatly appreciated!
JTE Winners What do Princeton, Harvard, Google, Wegmans, and the Lakers have in common? They have been rated among the very best over a sustained period. Everyone likes being associated with a high performing team. In fact, while succeeding in a competitive environment always takes a lot of work, coaches and CEOs tell us that it’s much easier if you are already winning. Success attracts enthusiastic support. So it is in Scouting. Strong, healthy units attract excited youth looking for fun and adventure. Parents and other adults step up and share the load as well as the fun and rewards. Does that mean Scout units should be competing against each other for some top honor? No. 24
“Legendary Service consists of five basic elements: Ideal service: Consistently meeting or exceeding the customers’ needs on a day-today basis by acting on the belief that service is important. Culture of service: Creating an environment that focuses on serving customers-both internal and external-at the highest level. Attentiveness: Listening in a way that allow you to know your customers and their preferences. Responsiveness: Demonstrating a genuine willingness to serve others by paying attention to and acting on their needs. Empowerment: Sharing information and tools to help people meet customer needs or exceed customer expectation. Together, these elements spell I CARE, which is fitting, because great customer service hits people at an emotional level and create a connection.”
needs of the chartered organizations, units, leaders and Scouts we serve. This is not a commitment for one but rather for all wearing the wreath of service. While we may be constrained by the number of unit serving commissioners, let us not be constrained by the quality of our service. Contact, get to know, and establish a relationship with the leaders and parents of the units we serve. They are individuals and therefore it is no surprise they will have unique preferences. We want to know how best to be responsive and meet their needs. We gain this insight by listening to what the leaders, parents, and Scouts tell us. For an interesting perspective on sharing information and tools, see BSA’s Technology Roadmap (itroadmap.Scouting.org). BSA has worked diligently to empower commissioners with both shared information and tools to improve unit service. Commissioner Tools and the entire suite of tools found on the my.Scouting.org portal are very powerful in this respect. I want to encourage commissioners to visit the BSA Learn Center and watch the 13 videos designed to help you learn to use Commissioner Tools effectively. I also recommend downloading the help manuals and learning to use the features of the others tools in the my.Scouting suite, e.g., Member Manager and Training Manager. It is a simple truth that we succeed when units succeed. Thank you for your service and commitment to creating and sustaining Quality units.
Reflect now on the solemn mission of the Boy Scouts of America and the numerous dedicated Scouters that work diligently every day to provide a quality experience for the Scouts in the program. Can we as commissioners afford to do less than our best to support the units and leaders? Endeavor every day to make commissioner service our first priority and to meet the Harvard Professor Rosabeth Moss Kantor interviewed many successful leaders to find an answer. She learned that leaders focused on improving key areas of performance to get better for the next event; instead of fixating on the prize at the end of the tournament or the annual returns, they looked at how to “block and tackle” on the next down. In fact successful leaders tell us they don’t focus on the big trophy. Kantor discovered that top performers concentrate on the building blocks and exude confidence in the team. Following that philosophy, Journey to Excellence (JTE) is Scouting’s aid to building strong units that achieve our goals of growing the confident, self-reliant youth who will be tomorrow’s American leaders. JTE breaks success down to the “blocking and tackling” that makes the unit a bit better than it was. JTE
helps strive for our personal best. Meeting the JTE criteria, like winning the next game, won’t happen without confident leaders focused on the task. Yet, the basic steps are clear. 2017 Journey to Excellence criteria for Bronze, Silver and Gold are the same as 2016. The steps to building strong units and the bar for each step is clear. What has changed is that JTE is now based on a calendar year, not a charter renewal year. All units complete their 2016 JTE on December 31, meaning now is the time to review performance for the year and to set goals for the next year. As leaders, when you focus on each of these JTE basics you are building a top-notch unit. As you do, our Scouting membership will grow, more parents will pitch in, and we’ll all be even more proud to wear Scouting’s colors.
2016 Charter Renewal Season Is Underway I want to express my sincere appreciation to the dedicated units that accepted the challenge and prepared for successful charter renewal! You worked all year to ensure that Scouts and Scouters were properly registered, applications were completed and submitted in a timely manner, and all members appeared in Member Manager. Thank you for not waiting to submit change-of-position applications for unit leaders, especially for changes in the Key 3. You diligently printed and turned in vouchers for all BeAScout enrollments, retained unit copies of all submitted applications, and promptly responded to any defectives or incompletes. You are ahead of the game because all your Scouters know they can use Member Manager to update profile information. As a result of your recruiting efforts, units have increased youth membership. You also inventoried your leadership and recruited dedicated volunteers to provide outstanding programs. Every unit has the minimum required leaders; moreover, all leaders are properly trained and their YPT will remain current through the new year. Thank you for using Training Manager to ensure all training records are up to date. You did not overlook the important task of selecting an outstanding renewal processor. You know that the key to the RP’s success is beyond computer skills: they are able to work with the Key 3, leaders, families, and the unit commissioner. You will soon receive charter renewal letters (including access codes to use internet rechartering), attend district charter renewal training, conduct outstanding membership inventories, and update their unit roster online. Entering the data will be easy because you used a great worksheet to capture registration choices, personal information, Boys’ Life subscriptions, and to determine fees or, if registering as a multiple, the unit where the paid registration resides. At the same time, you collected applications and YPT certificates. As a result of your preparation – including reading the entire 2016-2017 Charter Renewal Handbook – be confident that when you meet with the Key 3 and unit commissioner to review your application you will ace it. If you have any doubts, ask your commissioner for an early review (remember you added their phone number to speed dial) or emailed recharter@ NCACBSA.org. Yes, you might not have thought it possible, but all the applications, forms, certificates, and fees were complete and accurate. Still you did not take any chances; you completed the checklist on the face of the Charter Renewal Transmittal Envelope. Finally, you delivered the charter renewal application at least 30 days before expiration and the whole process was completed within the allotted 120 days. Congratulations!
National Capital Area Council Service Areas Map of Council Service Areas & Districts
National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Contact Information
Marriott Scout Service Center 9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814-3897 301-530-9360 www.NCACBSA.org www.BeAScout.org www.Facebook.com/NCACBSA
St. Croix P.O. Box 711 Christiansted, VI 00821
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Montgomery Potomac
Serving Montgomery County
Potomac District
Day Camp 2016
A Gold Level District
Charter Renewal Roles And Responsibilities
District Chair - Jim Schleckser (h) 301-765-0249 jimschleckser@IncCEOProject.com
The unit’s roles and tasks for charter renewal can be divided into four phases:
Commissioner - Mike Saunders (h) 301-468-9268 msaunder@verizon.net District Executive - Michael Werling (c) 703-350-8628 Michael.Werling@Scouting.org
1. Activities and planning accomplished before Internet Rechartering • 120 – 90 days before charter expiration
2. Entering data during Internet Rechartering • 90 – 60 days before charter expiration
3. Finalizing and approving the charter renewal packet•60 – 30 days before charter expiration – UC & DC review • 30 – 0 days before charter expiration - Registrar process and post new charters and membership rosters
Seneca
A Silver Level District
4. Reviewing and presenting new charters Registrar sends membership cards and charter certificates to CC • The CC reviews the membership cards and charter certificate for accuracy • The UC schedules and conducts a charter presentation.
District Chair - Gene Schaerr (c) 202-361-1061 gschaerr@gmail.com Commissioner - Gordon Henley (c) 301-943-9713 chenley@starpower.net
Please bring your completed or incomplete recharter paperwork to: Transfiguration Episcopal Church 13925 New Hampshire Avenue at Hobbs Drive Saturday, December 17, 2016 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
District Executive - Ben Litten (c) 240-449-9337 Ben.Litten@Scouting.org
White Oak
The commissioners will be there to check and collect completed recharter applications & they will be there to help those that need help. The District Chairman and representatives of various District Committees will be there to give Information about what they do to help the unit.
A Gold Level District District Chair - William Totten wandst@juno.com
If you have questions or need help contact your unit commissioner.
Commissioner Richard (Rick) Manteuffel, PhD (c) 301-525-5542 (h) 301-482-0460 Commissioner@WhiteOakDistrict.org
You can also contact: District Commissioner - Mike Saunders (h) 301-468-9268 msaunder@verizon.net
District Executive - Stephen E. Donnelly (c) 301-233-8821 Stephen.Donnelly@Scouting.org
District Executive - Michael Werling (c) 703-350-8628 Michael.Werling@Scouting.org Field Director, Montgomery Service Area
Donald Kilgore Donald.Kilgore@Scouting.org
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM DENISE SCHLECKSER, CHAIRMAN OF THE SCOUTING FOR FOOD CAMPAIGN IN THE POTOMAC DISTRICT: Scouting For Food 2016 Planning for Scouting for Food in the NCAC district is now underway! Scouts will distribute bags to homes, then return to collect nonperishable food items that will nourish the area's hungry.
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AVP
John Hanson hansonest@comcast.net
ACC
Ben Overbey bfoverbey@comcast.net
Field Director
Don Kilgore (w) 301-214-9133 (c) 301-379-9816 Don.Kilgore@Scouting.org
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Scouting for Food is one of the largest annual food drives in the metropolitan area. This year Scouts are aiming to collect one million pounds of food. Capital Area Food Bank and other local food banks will use these items to help with its distribution of 45 million pounds of food equivalent to 37.5 million meals - to 478,100 people through a network of 500 partner agencies and direct service programs. KEY DATES Saturday, November 5: Bags distributed to homes Saturday, November 12: Bags collected from homes and brought to collection sites Please encourage participation by all Scouts in your unit, and be sure to designate an adult volunteer in your unit to communicate information to all Scouts. IMPORTANT: Please be sure that Scouts get their participation recorded at the time of drop-off at the collection site. This will be our only capture point for this information. Scouts should be sure to sign in with their unit number and number of bags of food collected. Scouting for Food is co-sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank, Safeway, WUSA9, and WTOP. Please direct any questions to the 2016 Potomac District Scouting for Food chair, Denise Schleckser, at dschleckser@verizon.net. Special thanks to all those who came out to participate and make possible our Launch Day, October 9th. Several hundred attended.
District News & Views Seneca District Crew 2828’s Visit to St. Croix
To have the opportunity to go to St. Croix for my first Venture crew trip was absolutely mind-blowing. Our dreams about St. Croix didn’t come close to the actual experiences we got to have during our week. When we first got to St. Croix, we were shocked with the beauty of the island as we gazed outside the plan window anxiously waiting to land. We couldn’t wait to start our St. Croix adventure and learn about the history as we completed each quest. The staff at camp and the local resident’s on the island were friendly, helpful, and very informative. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
white octopus living in it and the beach was covered with conch shells. As we snorkeled throughout the week, we got to see blue tangs, swarms of amazing tropical fish, stingrays, sea turtles, lemon sharks, and barracuda up close and personal. Not only did we get to go into the water at least once a day to snorkel and swim, we had an amazing jeep trail ride through the mountains to learn all about the history of the island and swam in a title pool with small purple sea anemone . One of the highlights for our Crew was the night trip to the nature preserve where we were guided through the Virgin Islands Leatherback turtle conservation program. We saw a live hatching and learned so much about the species. We even got to hold the babies, name each one, and release them into the sea in a safe area. This was one of the most amazing experiences to see these astonishing animals first hand. Then there was the fun night kayaking in Salt River Bay where we learned the history of Christopher Columbus in St. Croix as we paddled. Then we visited one of the sites that make up the ‘Large Satellite Array’. The technology was amazing and the staff at the satellite facility was very knowledgeable. The week wrapped up with what was by far the most spectacular snorkeling in the world at Buck Island. The water was filled with coral reefs so high they topped the water. We were surrounded by swirls of colorful fishes that moved like a magical rainbow as they drifted around the reef. It was one surprise after another as each journey was as unique as the island itself.
Approaching the campsite, we were so jumpy to get into some fun. From the birds eye view from the plane, the water was crystal clear but had dark areas where the spectacular coral reefs lived. We started off strong on day one at camp. We went snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming, and kayaking. The camp had great equipment and we got to help each other learn new skills. One of the Scouts found a conch shell and it had a
We want to give a special thanks to Ben Litten, Mike Werling, and Erika Werthing (BSA staff) for making each trip possible. I can’t wait for my younger sister to go in three years. After hearing about our trip she can’t wait to turn 14 to join a Venture Crew and go to St. Croix. I look forward to joining her, and visiting St. Croix again. Thank you BSA for making this experience possible!
White Oak District Submit Applications Now
Complete and submit applications immediately. Do not hold youth or adult applications. Scouts cannot advance if they are not registered members of Boy Scouts of America. A complete application is required for all new youth and adult leaders added to a unit’s roster during Phase 2 Internet Rechartering. If applications previously submitted to Council have not processed, when updating the roster in Internet Rechartering, submit the application again with the charter renewal packet. A copy of an application previously submitted will suffice; for adult applications the Social Security Number must be visible on the application. The Scouter Digest October 2016 - January 2017 27
Mountain West Frederick County A Silver Level District
District Chair - Nick Maliszewskyj (h) 301-371-7070 maliszewskyj@gmail.com Commissioner - Melissa Udbinac (c) 240-626-5798 mludbinac@msn.com District Executive - Jonathan Miller (c) 248-417-0862 Jonathan.Miller@Scouting.org
Goose Creek A Gold Level District
District Chair - Lynn Chapman (c) 703-348-4086 Chairman@goosecreekdistrict.org Commissioner - Kurt Struder (c) 703-999-7948 Kurt.Laing.Struder@gmail.com District Executive - Ray Poslunszny (c) 570-687-4904 Raymond.Poluszny@Scouting.org
Serving Frederick, Loudoun, and Western Fairfax counties
Fancis Scott Key County District 21st Annual “George Delaplaine” Distinguished Citizen Dinner The 21st Annual “George Delaplaine” Distinguished Citizen Dinner was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Frederick Holiday Inn Conference Center. For the past 20 years, the George Delaplaine Distinguished Citizen Dinner (GDDCD) has recognized members of the Frederick community who have made the county a better place to live.
Official Notice: FSK District Annual Meeting – Tues. Jan. 24th, 7pm, Trinity United Methodist Church (703 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701)
This year’s honoree was Dr. George E. Lewis, Jr., chaired by Michael P. Pugh (Pugh Real Estate). To say that George has been an active member of the Frederick community falls short of describing what he has accomplished since calling Frederick County his home permanently in 1996.
His efforts have improved so many facets of life in Frederick County it is overwhelming – the Catoctin Aqueduct, Community Foundation of Frederick County, Hood College Trustee, Ft. Detrick Alliance, C & O Canal, and many more too numerous to list here. Thank you for all of your hard work, and congratulations, Dr. Lewis!
Powhatan
A Gold Level District
District Chair - Michael Dudzik (h) 703-577-7037 mcdudzik@yahoo.com Commissioner - Larry Lawver (c) 703-233-8081 lowlevel46@aol.com District Executive - Tejas Patel (c) 301-602-7124 (w) 301-214-9127 Tejas.Patel@Scouting.org
Sully
Photos by Tom Lesser
A Gold Level District
District Chair - Hondo Davids (h) 703-725-3620 Hondo.Davids@verizon.net Commissioner - Randy Young (w) 703-244-0785 Liberator47@cox.net District Executive - Robert Guers, Jr. (c) 240-395-0605 Robert.Guers@Scouting.org
Goose Creek District Charter Renewal Goose Creek District will renew its unit charters from October 1 to November 30, 2016. Renewing a charter is the act of re-establishing your unit for the next 12 months (Jan.-Dec. 2017). If the unit is not renewed, the unit is dropped from the rolls effective January 1, 2017. This year, unit renewal packets were mailed on September 22 to the currently registered Unit Committee Chair. If you have had a change in personnel and have not reported this change, please make sure that you coordinate with the past chairman in order to receive your packet. If you are prepared, your unit can start the renewal process on October 1.
AVP
James Morgan jpmorgan@hbp.com
ACC
Bill Schoonmaker schoonyScouter@hotmail.com
Field Director
Peggy Durbin (c) 540-359-5335 Peggy.Durbin@Scouting.org
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To “Be Prepared!” for the biggest obstacle in renewing, make sure that all of your registered adult volunteers have current Youth Protection Training. YPT is good for two years. You can check your status by going to www.My.Scouting.org and looking at your unit’s training stats. If necessary, the YPT training can be taken online (same URL as above). It only takes about 30 minutes. Don’t forget to print out your training card! The other issue is making sure that all applications for Scouts and adults are submitted to your District Executive (DE). DON’T HOLD ON TO APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. Our incoming new District Commissioner Dave Carty will be honchoing our renewal efforts for this year. As we have done in the past, units must turn in
Official Notice: The Annual Business Meeting for the Goose Creek District will be held on Thursday December 15, 2016 at 7:30pm. The location is Leesburg United Methodist Church at 107 West Market Street, Leesburg VA, 20176. All District Committee members and Chartered Organization Representatives are invited. the completed renewal packets to their unit commissioner. We will not receive them at Roundtable; it causes too much disruption. Lastly, we are calling November 30 our drop-dead date for renewal turn in. No one wants to work on renewals over the holidays, and getting your chartered organization’s signature while they are away for the holidays can be very trying. For that matter, turn it in prior to Thanksgiving so you can relax and enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner too. In addition to renewing our units, the district members and merit badge councilors need to be renewed as well. Merit badge councilors will automatically be renewed, unless we have been notified that the councilor should be removed. Also, if your YPT will expire between December 1 and February 28, retake it before December 15 or you will be dropped as a merit badge councilor.
District News & Views Powhatan District Larry Lawver - Powhatan District Commissioner in 2016 Powhatan District welcomes Larry Lawver as its new District Commissioner! Larry Lawver was on the cover of Boy’s Life magazine in May 1968 riding horseback with a Mexican Boy Scout through the desert of Tucson, Arizona. As the Rattlesnake Patrol Leader, his Scouts always seemed to find the most rattlesnakes on campouts with Troop 211, the largest troop in the Catalina Council. He earned Eagle in February 1970. While in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Arizona, he was the Aviation Merit Badge counselor for his old troop. He was a Weapon Systems Officer in the F-4E Phantom II for nine years with assignments in England, Germany, Iceland, and North Carolina. He served as a Unit Commissioner in South Carolina for two years while stationed with 9th Air Force at Shaw AFB. He served as a Scout Master for seven years in Fairfax while stationed at the
Pentagon; in Vicksburg while with the Army Corps of Engineers testing camouflage; in Tucson while at 12th Air Force, and finally in Sierra Vista, AZ as a DoD contractor testing systems for interoperability. He served three years as the Unit Commissioner for Pack, Troop, and Crew 878 sponsored by the Herndon Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He’s been the Powhatan District Scout Roundtable Commissioner for the past three years, boisterously leading them in singing “Sweet Anna Rozinsky” each month. He currently supports the Joint Interoperability Test Command – Indian Head testing military command and control systems for interoperability and cybersecurity during exercises. He has been married to wife Anne for forty-four years, has three Eagle Scout sons; Kevin, Tim, and Steve; and one Young Women in Excellence award winning daughter, Heather. He has five grandchildren and another due in December.
Sully District Twilight Summer Day Camp Sully District of the Boy Scouts of America held a Twilight Summer Day Camp for its Cub Scouts from July 25-29, 2016 at Izaak Walton League Fairfax/ Arlington Chapter in Centreville, VA. There were 30 Cub Scouts in attendance, led by adult volunteers from Sully District and Boy Scouts from Troop 1137 and Troop 577. In addition - over 30 adults participated in taking Youth Protection Training and provided help as Den Walkers.
Special appreciation goes to the First Aid Staff of Jeff Hogan and Rebecca Shenn; Den Leaders Dawn Winkler, Jim Mata, and Randy Young; and also to activity directors, Jake Marshak, John Arpin, and Dan Palenscar.
Official Notice: 2016 Annual Business Meeting
Each Day started with a flag ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance and Den Yells. The evening ended with retiring the flag, one last Den Yell. Program Director Chris Davids provided the planning and execution of events that included BB Gun Shooting, Archery, and STEM activities.
LDS Chapel, 14911 Willard Rd., Chantilly, VA 20151
Sully District December 15, 2016 8:00 PM
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Three Rivers Prince George’s A Silver Level District
District Chair - Philip Nichols (w) 301-952-3907 C.Philip.Nichols@gmail.com Commissioner - Mark Adams (h) 301-899-8616 comiclover_1@verizon.net District Director - Stephen Allen (w) 301-214-9189 (c) 571-345-6852 Stephen.Allen@Scouting.org Senior District Executive - Carlos Salazar (c) 410-608-4360 Carlos.Salazar2@Scouting.org
Washington, D.C. District Chair - VACANT
Commissioner - William Hemsley (c) 202-768-0448 allwrits@comcast.net District Executive - Andrew Eacker (c) 540-454-8578 Andrew.Eacker@Scouting.org
Western Shore A Gold Level District
District Chair - Paul Phillips (h) 301-481-7830 pfphillips@erols.com Commissioner - Mike McKinney (h) 410-326-6510 jmmckinney@verizon.net Senior District Executive -Trey Miller (c) 816-832-1483 (w) 240-395-0606 Trey.Miller@Scouting.org
Zekiah
A Silver Level District
District Chair - James Thomas Jim.Thomas20640@gmail.com Commissioner - Robert Davidson (h) 301-645-8886 rdavidson@aceweb.com Senior District Executive -Trey Miller (c) 816-832-1483 (w) 240-395-0606 Trey.Miller@Scouting.org
AVP
Nick Adams nick.adams@verizon.net
ACC
James Thomas jim.thomas2007@comcast.net
Asst. Director of Field Services James Hamlin (w) 301-214-9130 (c) 301-512-7314 James.Hamlin@Scouting.org
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Serving Washington, DC, Prince George’s County, and Southern Maryland
Prince George’s District
Hail to the Boy Scouts of America! The Prince George’s district was happy to help children get ready for the new school year at the Redskins-Catholic Charities Back to School Fair. Approximately 400 elementary school children whose families receive services from Catholic Charities attended the fair. The fair was a central place to receive information and items to prepare students for the upcoming school year, students had access to dental exams, physicals, haircuts, school supplies and more! The Boy Scouts of Prince George’s County were excited to be one of many sponsors helping students get ready for School. We provided pencils, had games for kids (and adults) to play, but by far the biggest hit was our create your own Lego “Pinewood” Derby Race. Kids clamored to piece together some of the wackiest race cars you’ve ever seen. Some even surprised us with how fast they made it down the track! Be on the lookout for these young racers at our district Pinewood Derby! If you’d like to volunteer for next year’s event or any other recruiting events such as this in Prince George’s County please contact Carlos Salazar by phone 410-608-4360 or email Carlos.Salazar2@Scouting.org.
Washington D.C. District
Washington, D.C. Annual Business meeting This is an invitation to all active charter organization representatives and district committee members at large. This meeting is to determine the future leaders of the Washington, D.C. District and all of your voices and ideas are necessary to better the Scouting movement within Washington, D.C. If you would like to volunteer to help better the lives of over 1200 youth in WDC please reach out to.
District News & Views Key Dates
Official Notice: 2016 Annual Business Meeting
• November 8th: District Round Table 2112 Varnum St N.E. 20018
Washington, D.C. District November 12, 2016 1PM to 4PM
• November 23rd: District Committee meeting 200 Maryland Ave N.E. 20002
Marriot Scout Service Center 9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814
NCAC at Radio El Zol Hispanic Heritage Festival Fiesta Zol The National Capital Area Council again took strides in diversity in Scouting with its attendance and support of the Hispanic Heritage Festival - Fiesta Zol sponsored by Radio El Zol (109.7FM)(CBS Affiliate-Washington D.C.) held on Sunday, September 25th at Canal Park in beautiful and gorgeously redeveloping South East Washington, D.C. In a perfect venue in smacking blue weather and sunlight close to the Washington Navy Yard, Washington Nationals Baseball Field and hard by the Anacostia’s developing water front, volunteer and professional Scouters from NCAC occupied a tented booth with literature and displays showing Scouting for all ages of youth. Backdrops and table wraps showcasing camping, splashy water sports, canoeing and pioneering attracted entire families. Parents had questions answered by Senior District Executive Carlos Salazar (Prince George’s District) and Nick Murphy, NCAC Graphic Designer, both of whom had taken their entire Sunday, a rare free day, to man the booth and distribute brochures, applications, Scouting “BeAScout” wristbands and frequent demonstrations of knot tying and other skills so unique to Scouting and so easily recognized in the public. Salazar and Murphy’s Spanish language skills came to the fore as families from Mexico, Central America and further Latin America enquired about Troops and Packs, which might be suitable to Scouts needing to participate with units having diverse language profiles. Utilization of BeAScout.org permitted the direction of many families to specific units close to their neighborhoods and private residences to continue the conversation about joining Scouting. A unique mapping program, designed by BlueRaster Corporation and first tested in the Washington, District of Columbia District, NCAC, BSA (“WDCD”) made it also possible to direct families to schools sponsoring and supporting multi-language programs. NCAC participation in the Radio El Zol Feista Zol is one element of a recently launched program and initiative by WDCD to support Scouting among the very large and active Hispanic/Latino population resident in several expanding areas of Washington, D. C. Largely centered in churches and civic centers of many descriptions, these communities experience Scouting as a natural companion to the strong religious and family traditions, which are so highly valued. This natural reinforcement by Scouting is now and will more strongly result in enhanced Pack, Troop, Crew and Post operations for present standing units and extend Scouting opportunities and benefits for units which are about to begin their journeys. Performances included several styles of Latin music. Rising Bachata star Jeyro sang to the crowd and Caporales Ruphay entertained guests as well with their lively Bolivian Folk dance.
Western Shore District
Official Notice: 2016 Annual Business Meeting
Western Shore District Annual Meeting Notification
Western Shore District Annual Meeting
The Western Shore District Annual Meeting is an opportunity to hear about Scouting in Western Shore District and elect the 2017 District Leadership team. All Institutional Heads, Chartered Organization Representatives, District Members at Large and Unit Commissioners are encouraged to attend. For more information contact District Chairman Paul Phillips at pfphillips@rcn.com
Wednesday December 28, 2016 7:30 PM
Local Scouts earn ecology award Cub Scout Pack 1530 of Oakton earned the very prestigious Hornaday Unit award from Boy Scouts of America for its conservation work including cleaning up the Potomac River at Pohick Bay, labeling storm drains in Oakton, and planting native trees and removing invasive plants from public lands in Oakton. The Hornaday Unit
Southern Community Center 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD
award is described as an “Olympic Medal Bestowed by the Earth” because it aims to encourage and recognize truly outstanding efforts undertaken by Scouting that have contributed significantly to natural resource conservation and environmental protection. Only 7 of the 1534 units in National Capital Area Council have earned this award in the last five years. Pack 1530 at Vale United Methodist Church invites all boys in kindergarten to 5th grade to join at BeAScout.org.
Zekiah District Zekiah District Annual Meeting Notification The Zekiah District Annual Meeting is an opportunity to hear about Scouting in Zekiah District and elect the 2017 District Leadership team. All Institutional Heads, Chartered Organization Representatives, District Members at Large and Unit Commissioners are encouraged to attend. For more information contact District Vice Chairman for Administration Jeannine James at zekiahviceadm@gmail.com .
Official Notice: 2016 Annual Business Meeting Zekiah District Annual Meeting Wednesday December 21, 2016 7:30 PM Charles County Chamber of Commerce Building 101 Centennial St #A, La Plata, MD
Zekiah Scouts in the News Fox 5 DC made a Zip Trip to La Plata, and Zekiah’s Scouts got up super early to welcome Tucker Barnes and his crew. Did you catch the interview with OA Chapter Chief Jacob Snellings and Troop 908’s Eagle Scout Jacob James, backed up by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Zekiah’s District Executive, Trey Miller, a few Girl Scouts, and, yes, even Pinch, the Blue Crabs’ mascot? Way to represent Zekiah, the Boy Scouts, and the whole local community, everybody! The Scouter Digest October 2016 - January 2017 31
Virginia Central Chain Bridge A Gold Level District
District Chair - Jon Etherton (h) 703-893-0545 Jon@EthertonandAssociates.com Commissioner - Jack Person (c) 703-201-1304 michelleperson@comcast.net District Director - Geoffrey Thomas (c) 301-861-6461 Geoffrey.Thomas@Scouting.org District Executive - Todd Bolick (w) 240-395-0604 (c) 703-314-8865 Todd.Bolick@Scouting.org
Colonial
A Gold Level District
District Chair - Dominick Caridi (h) 703-360-9206 dscScouting@aol.com Commissioner - Joe Pallone (h) 703-765-4861 JoePallone@verizon.net District Executive - Joel Jackson (w) 301-214-9122 (c) 912-228-9233 Joel.Jackson@Scouting.org
George Mason A Gold Level District
District Chair - James Ashe (h) 703-255-3951 goreashe@aol.com Commissioner - Patric Berney (h) 703-255-2445 Pat.Berny4Scouts@gmail.com District Executive - Keegan Johnson (c) 703-282-4350 Keegan.Johnson@Scouting.org
Old Dominion A Gold Level District
District Chair - Dean Stinson (h) 703-455-4072 stinsonbsa@gmail.com Commissioner - Mike Nepi (h) 03-643-9021 commissioner@oddbsa.org District Executive - Justin Mawdsley (c) 703-973-3868 Justin.Mawdsley@Scouting.org
Patriot
A Gold Level District
District Chair - Jack Campbell wjcampbell1@verizon.net Commissioner - Mike Porter (c) 703-425-8489 mp-bsa@cqrdat.com District Executive - Kyle Molldene (w) 301-214-9128 (c) 407-301-6622 Kyle.Molldene@Scouting.org
AVP
Aasgeir Gangsaas aasgeir.gangsaas.civ@mail.mil
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Serving the city of Alexandria, Eastern Fairfax and Arlington Counties
Chain Bridge District
Troop 128 Time Capsule A tradition in Troop 128 is to hold an outdoor Court of Honor in September to distribute the awards of another successful summer. This year, Troop 128 also sent a message to the future Scouts as it combined a day of service with the September Court of Honor. Troop 128 is sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church in McLean, Virginia. For many years, the church as marked the Sunday after Labor Day as “Homecoming,” and this year was particularly important as St. John’s celebrates its 150th year. In anticipation of another 25 years in the community, the church buried a time capsule with the help of Troop 128.
After the ceremony, the troop helped clean-up the church picnic that followed. We then used some of the chairs and tables for our Court of Honor. Many of the 104 merit badges awarded where earned at either Camp Ottari or Camp Marriott. We distributed 9 rank advancements, and recognized the several achievements of our Scouts who attended National Youth Leadership Training camp, The Lenhok’sin Trail, and Sea Base in 2016.
Life Scout Kyle Herbert led the Scout’s effort. He assembled a team of Scouts who expertly dug a perfect hole for the capsule on Saturday. They set up the fill dirt, ropes, and other equipment to be ready on for the burial ceremony. The next day, after worship services ended, most of the same Scouts carried the capsule at the head of the procession to the hole. After a brief ceremony, the Scouts buried the contents. Like the church, Troop 128 also has a long history as it approaches its 93rd year. Fully expecting to continue for at least another 25 years, the Troop added its own contribution to the capsule. We challenged the Scouts of 2041 to attend five summer camps – like we did! – in the summer of 2041. We also challenged them to maintain our tradition of quality as a Gold Level JTE unit (or its future equivalent). We included several sets of patches (one to trade, one to keep) from recent years, including the 2016 Valley Forge Encampment patch, the 2016 CBD Projectoree patch, and 2010 100th Anniversary NCAC shoulder patch. We added a unit neckerchief and several historic unit patches showing our veteran status throughout the years.
Colonial District
Fall Search and Rescue Camporee The Colonial and George Mason Districts hosted a Fall Search and Rescue Camporee at the 4-H Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland the weekend of October 15-17. Over 20 units attended with over 350 Boy Scouts and 227 Webelos attending the search and rescue activities. Several units hosted the various search and rescue activities including: Troop 888 (maps and SAR coordination); Troop 4077 (first aid); Troop 680 (preventive SAR and first aid); Venturing Crew 80 (Jamboree/ Camporee On The Air); Troop 135 (drone SAR); and the Order of the Arrow hosted a program as well as a spectacular campfire program. The twenty units attending the Camporee also renovated and repaired the 4-H campfire ring as the camp-wide service project. The Annapolis Coast Guard also brought their water-rescue boat, and the Maryland State Police had their Aviation Unit on hand to answer questions and demonstrate search and rescue techniques. The Colonial District also conducted their annual Business Meeting on October 26, 2016 at the First Christian Church at 2723 King
Street in Alexandria. The Nominating Committee put forth a slate of candidates to be nominated to lead the Colonial District and to support the functions of membership, administration, finance, program, marketing and unit service. Please go to the Colonial District and like our Facebook page! www.facebook.com/ColonialDistrict Nominations for Officers: District Chairman Keith Gray Vice-Chair-Administration Keith Byron Vice-Chair-Membership Linda Hill
Vice-Chair-Programs Paul MacDonald Vice-Chair-Finance John Mirvish Recommended for District Commissioner Sasha Loftin
District News & Views George Mason District Summer 2016
Summer 2016: George Mason Scouts at summer camp--climbing, rappelling, shooting (plus lots of things). Scouts attended the Summit (shown here), Philmont, Sea Base, and Northern Tier, as well as Goshen this summer.
Old Dominion District Old Dominion Scout’s Honor Race – FANTASTIC! Personal fitness is one of the aims of Scouting. ScoutStrong is a challenge to everyone associated with BSA, including Scouts, Venturers, Parents, Volunteers, Council Staff, Board Members, Friends of Scouting, and BSA Alumni to improve their physical fitness.
your own race, at your own pace. Accumulate your miles until you make each of the distances. Post a selfie with your special custom bib number on special Scout’s Honor Race Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/ NCACBSA.OldDominionDistrict.ScoutsHonorRace.
Have you ever wanted to complete a Marathon? Will now you can while also meeting the intent of BSA’s ScoutStrong. You can track your miles as they accumulated from 4 DEC 2016 to 24 DEC 2016 and track your progress as you complete a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon.
Start your New Year’s Resolution early and start running or walking every day to stay ScoutStrong. Compete within your den, patrol, pack, troop, training group and office. All proceeds go to support Friends of Scouting. You can also order a custom race medal and/or t-shirt. Register at www.NCACBSA.org/ScoutsHonorRace or contact virtualrun@oddbsa.org for more information or to sponsor Scouts to participate.
How does it work? A virtual race is a race that you run (or walk) from any location you choose. You can: run, jog, walk, hike, ramble or race. from the road, trail, treadmill, gym, track or another race. You get to run
Patriot District 7th Annual Patriot Golf Tournament Recap September 19th was our 7th Annual Patriot Golf Tournament. Another successful year of fun, food and excitement. We had some rainy weather this year but that didn’t stop us from having a blast! Our silent auction was huge success with everyone walking away with at least one item.
Thank you for everyone who came out and played this year. Scouting is very important and we are happy to see so many of you share the same feeling. Also congratulations to our winning teams and players who won the contests out on the course. A big thank you goes to Supervisor Pat Herrity and Virginia House
Delegate David Bulova for being our honorees this year. We are already in planning for next year and are very excited to get things started for the 8th annual tournament. If you would like to participate in planning or want more information about playing in the tournament, please contact our district finance chairmen Steve Smith or district executive Kyle Molldene. The Scouter Digest October 2016 - January 2017 33
Virginia South Aquia
A Gold Level District
District Chair - Jennifer Bell (c) (571) 247-7946 cajnbell4@verizon.net Commissioner - John Patrick (c) 540-809-8337 aquiadistcmsr@cox.net District Director - James Larounis (c) 215-983-5732 James.Larounis@Scouting.org
Serving Prince William, Stafford, Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Culpeper Counties and, Fredericksburg City
Aquia District Aquia Eagle Awarded the Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year for NCAC region selects a region-level winner. A national winner is then selected from the four regional finalists. For Jared’s Eagle Scout Project, he worked under the direction of the Stafford County Fire & Rescue Department’s Fire Marshal’s Office and developed a program to document, provide preventive maintenance and repair the County’s “dry fire hydrants.”
Bull Run
A Silver Level District
District Chair - Charlie Fromm (h) 571-229-9569 charliefromm@gmail.com Commissioner - Matthew Messenger (w) 703-365-9051 Matthew.Messenger1@gmail.com District Executive - Drew Petty (c) 817-726-0506 Drew.Petty@Scouting.org
Mattaponi
A Bronze Level District
District Chair - Bill Knaus (w) 804-382-9207 bill@billknaus.com Commissioner - Fred Beckers blkjack32@verizon.net District Director - James Larounis (c) 215-983-5732 James.Larounis@Scouting.org
Occoquan
A Gold Level District
District Chair - David Byrne (c) 571-722-6444 dave@polarispress.net Commissioner - Mark Chipman (c) 571-659-0362 mark.e.chipman.uv@mail.mil District Executive - Chris Huston (c) 507-990-9803 Chris.Huston@Scouting.org
Stafford County Eagle Scout, Jared Windsor Burkhammer, member of Boy Scout Troop 845, was selected as National Capital Area Council’s winner of the 2016 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He was selected from among the 1,427 Eagle Scout Service Projects performed by NCAC’s new Eagle Scouts in 2015. He is the first recipient of this prestigious award in the Aquia District. The National Eagle Scout Association, NESA, established the Adams Award to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. The award recognizes the Scout for his Eagle Scout leadership service project, which is part of the requirements for earning the Eagle Scout Award. Each year, local councils select a council-level winner, and from that pool, each
A dry fire hydrant is an underground engineered piping system that is attached to a static water supply such as a pond, lake, river or cistern. These dry hydrants are located in rural areas where there is not a public water system and used for firefighting. Fire engines attach hose lines to these connections and draft water from the supply. Jared’s project consisted of identifying the street address, closest intersection and GPS location for these dry hydrants; ensuring the hydrant was not obstructed by trimming grass, cutting brush, and spraying weed killer around the dry hydrant; noting each hydrant’s pipe and thread type and size; documenting the pavement types; painting and installing reflective signs; photographing the hydrant; and lastly delivering a final report to the Fire Marshal’s Office. He even found several hydrants that were not on the current county roster!
Thanks to this Eagle Scout’s leadership, Stafford County’s dry fire hydrants are now documented, readily identifiable and visible. The impact and results for our community include decreasing fire department response times, thereby reducing fire damage loss, firerelated deaths and injuries. Another benefit of this program is that increasing the availability of more viable firefighting water supplies may reduce home owners’ insurance premiums in those areas. Jared is grateful for support from the Garrisonville Chick-fil-A, Garrisonville Home Depot, Garrisonville Sherwin Williams, Heartland Sign Works, and Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office, Boy Scout Troop 845 and his family and friends for assisting him with his Eagle Scout Project.
All told, this project totaled 414 hours of community service to Stafford County.
Aquia District Cub Scout Day Camp Goes on a Galactic Expedition!
Piedmont
A Silver Level District
District Chair - Dave Blanchard chairman@piedmontScouts.org Commissioner - Nelson Brittle commissioner@piedmontScouts.org District Executive - Marvin Mills (c) 434-284-3513 Marvin.Mills@Scouting.org
AVP
Robert Kahn rlcmk1@gmail.com
ACC
Drew Mrenna commissionerdrew@gmail.com
Field Director
Phillip Duggins (w) 301-214-9115 (c) 540-220-9904 Phillip.Duggins@Scouting.org
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Rockets were once again flying high over Hartwood, Virginia, as the Aquia District Day Camp took off on their “Expedition – A Galactic Experience,” which was the theme for the 2016 Camp. Activities were held at Curtis Memorial Park from August 15-19, 2016. This year, we had record breaking attendance with close to 160 Scouts attending. While the week started out sketchy, with thunderstorms rolling through on both Sunday and Monday nights, the days were beautiful – hot – but dry with bright blue skies. Scouts discovered fun and adventure as they eagerly participated in activities including archery, BB gun shooting, fishing, swimming, field games, and learning outdoor skills, such as building a campfire, making fire starters, and cooking cobbler in a Dutch Oven. The Scouts also participated in many space related projects, such as building a lightsaber, marshmallow
constellations, learning about our solar system, and creating a star nebula in a jar that glittered and glowed with bright colors. Program activities were designed with every Cub Scout rank in mind, tailored for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light adventures. The Camp staff included Aquia District Boy Scouts and Venture Crew members, keeping it safe, making it fun, (“KISMIF!”, as Dick Haas, affectionately known as “The Ancient One” to many NCAC Scouters, often teaches as the cornerstone of all strong Scouting programs) and setting the example for their fellow younger Scouts. A great big thank you goes out to all the volunteer Scouts and Crew members.
The highlight of the week was for each Scout to be able to launch his model rocket high into the sky. We can proudly report that “Houston, we do NOT have a problem” and all the rockets were successfully launched, and equally important, floated safely back to earth for recovery and the opportunity to fly yet another day. Special thanks to the volunteer adult staff program leaders who worked so very hard to coordinate the program, and pull together all the logistics that make a Camp possible. A special shoutout to Camp Director, Terry Schneider, and Program Director, Sarah Holliday, and all the day walkers, that came out to support the camp!
District News & Views Bull Run District Kodiak As the summer is quickly waning, and school getting back into session, the question to ask is: what did you do this summer? Some local Venturers from the Manassas area finished off this summer with a week of excellent adventure and some very uncommon awards! Venturing is a program of the Boy Scouts of America which is open to both young men and young women aged 14-20. A group of Venturers gathers into a group known as a “crew.” Manassas’ own Venturing Crew 617 is chartered by the Park West Lions Club. Crew 617 took part their very first Kodiak Challenge. The Kodiak Challenge is a week-long experiential leadership training experience which is designed to be delivered while engaged in an adventuresome activity that is entirely planned out by the youth members of the crew. All the details from the food which was cooked to the trails which were hiked were all determined by the youth attending. While they had adult guides to assist, they for the most part handled logistics and transportation to enable the youth’s plans to be carried out. According to the Kodiak Course Director Rob Hoitt, “The Kodiak program really does something which you just can’t do in a classroom. We can tell people how important it is to be a leader, but it is so much more powerful when you hand the reigns over and let them actually lead. Having the chance
to gain that experience is so powerful. It not only builds valuable skills, but more importantly it builds confidence as well.” The members of Crew 617 decided that hiking would be the challenge they wished to undertake. Their plan involved hiking 35 miles. Part of the hike stretched along the C&O Canal Towpath starting in Williamsport, MD up through Hancock, MD. The remaining days of the hike were at the Antietam National Battlefield Park near Sharpsburg, MD. The Crew also needed to plan and conduct a service project, in which they worked with the ranger staff at the Antietam National Battlefield to maintain several miles of trails in the park. When not hiking, the youth worked on various leadership activities such as “creating a vision,” “communicating,” and “ethics.” While it might have been easy to sit around a campfire and just talk about these topics, the youth were given smaller challenges to take part in that helped them learn from the experiences. At the end of the week, in addition to all earning the Kodiak medal, the youth also earned the National Historic Trails Award
as well as the Antietam National Battlefield Park Scouting Award for their hiking and learning about the history of the park. What did you do this summer? These Scouts got an experience of a lifetime. Venturing’s purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. About Venturing Crew 617 – Crew 617 was established in December 2010 through a partnership between the Boy Scouts of America and the Park West Lions Club. With an emphasis on outdoor stewardship and service, Crew 617 has made a positive impact on the lives of many teens throughout Prince William County.
Mattaponi District
Mattaponi District has experienced a growth in popcorn sales For the first time since 2009, the Mattaponi District has experienced a growth in popcorn sales. With still one order to go, the District is already ahead of the 2015 total sales by $5,863, just over a 12% increase! New this year, the District worked directly with retailers to book Show & Sells, streamlining the process for units. Both Packs and Troops have actively been participating, contributing to the overall growth. Pack 22, for instance, has already sold over $13,000 in popcorn. They have 2 Scouts that have earned the Trails End College Scholarship and free camp! Pack 22 is also paying $200 towards 2017 camp for the 4 Scouts selling $1,300 or more in popcorn. Great job Mattaponi!
Occoquan District Troop 35 Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary By Scoutmaster Dave Legge, Troop 35 On August 6th Troop 35 celebrated its 25th year with a family style Bar-B-Que at American Legion Post 28, their Chartering Organization. The preparations began several months ago as the troop searched to locate past leaders and as many of the troop’s Eagle Scouts as possible. In the end, over 130 people attended including both past and present members of the troop and their families. Six of the seven Scoutmasters and 30 of the 98 Eagle Scouts traveled from
all over the country to enjoy excellent food, renew old friendships and reconnect with the troop that has made a real impact on their lives. As all the Eagles lined up in order for a commemorative photograph, from the oldest Eagle, now middle-aged with a family of his own, to the latest Eagle who completed his Board of Review the night before the event, the lineage of the troop was in full display. It was a great day and everyone agreed they shouldn’t wait another 25 years before getting together again.
Piedmont District Post 1077 The Piedmont District has held two successful training events for adult volunteers in the months of September. We would like to take the time to recognize Post 1077 out of the Fauquier County Sherriff’s Department on their reorganization. Post 1077 started in the early 90’s and now has rebooted with over 25 new youth. Quick reminders that recharter season in full swing. Be sure to log into the system and get recharter packet turned in a timely manner. Also don’t forget about our new Rocket into Scouting program. Be sure to get every application turned in before the Oct, 31st deadline in order to receive a rocket to launch. Launch days are scheduled for both Nov, 4th and Nov, 12th and registration for each can be found online. The Scouter Digest October 2016 - January 2017 35
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A Bronze Level District District Chair - Gregory Francis (c) 404-414-6664 raeburnefrancis@gmail.com Commissioner - Leroy Claxton (w) 340-776.9750 Leroy@vitelcom.net District Executive Michael J. Dow, Sr. (w) 340-277-2655 (c) 340-774-2752 Michael.Dow@Scouting.org
Serving North and South America
NCAC Welcomes Scouts from the North Pole to the South Pole! As your life takes you and your family across the country and abroad, the Boy Scouts of America’s program is available to provide a thread of consistency wherever you call home. Now, upon petition to the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council has been approved to provide direct service to all Scouts and Scouters living outside of the United States in North and South America (the white areas on the map on this page). Our Council sought this opportunity because many companies, military families, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations with a global footprint also have a presence here in our nation’s capital. BSA units in Europe and Africa are serviced by the Transatlantic Council (www.tac-bsa.org), and Asia and Australia are serviced by the Far East Council (www.fareastcouncil.org). For more information about opportunities and resources in those areas, please visit their council homepages or search online for “BSA Scouting Outside of U.S.”
Please welcome our newest National Capital Area Council family members! We are pleased to welcome to our Council:
• Troop 20 – St. Mary’s Church, Panama City, Panama
• Lone Scouts from Brazil, Peru, Canada, Dominica, Honduras, Ecuador, and other posts.
• Troop 42 – Escuela Lomas Altas, S.C., Mexico City, Mexico
• Pack 11 – American International School, Kingston, Jamaica • Pack 42 – Escuela Lomas Altas S.C., Mexico City, Mexico • Pack 240 – American Embassy Recreation Association, Quito, Ecuador • Pack 710 – Country Day School, San Jose, Costa Rica • Pack 1869 – Balboa Academy, Panama City, Panama • Troop 3 – The American School Foundation, A.C., Mexico City, Mexico
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• Troop 5 – Ex-Patriot Americans Growing Leaders in Excellence, Lima, Peru
• Troop 435 – Guantanamo Bay Chief Petty Officer Association, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba • Troop 511 – American Chamber of Commerce Canada West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada • Troop 910 – Friends of Managua Scouts, Managua, Nicaragua • Troop 932 – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Mexico City, Mexico • Troop 1849 – Balboa Academy, Panama City, Panama • Crew 21 – St. Mary’s Church, Panama City, Panama • Crew 42 - Escuela Lomas Altas S.C., Mexico City, Mexico (As of 9/30/2016)
For more information about Direct Service Scouting through NCAC, please visit NCACBSA.org/DirectService or contact Field Director Peggy Durbin. The Scouter Digest October 2016 - January 2017 37
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December 2016
1 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant High Adventure Meeting 2 Capital Comments 3 Scoutmaster Position - Specific Training (S24) (Seneca) Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (Seneca) The Trainers EDGE 4 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant Scout’s Honor Race 6 2016 Character Under Construction Good Scout 7 NCAC Aquatics Committee 8 Tysons Eagle Networking Lunch Tech Talk at Microsoft for CS
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January 2017
1 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant New year’s Day 3 Shooting Sports Cmte Mtg 4 Advancement & Recognition Cmte Mtg 5 High Adventure Mtg 6 Capital Comments 8 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant 8 NCAC-VOA Meeting 10 Tech Talk at Microsoft for CS 12 Tech Talk at Microsoft for CS 15 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday 18 Monthly Webmaster Webinar 22 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant 29 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant
February 2017
1 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant 2 High Adventure Mtg 3 Capital Comments 5 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant 7 Shooting Sports Cmte Mtg 12 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant 15 Monthly Webmaster Webinar 18 University of Scouting 19 2017 Camp Snyder Summer Camp Staff Applicant
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