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Spring Edition May 2016 - July 2016 www. NCACBSA .org

INS IDE Interfaith Space Derby page 6

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Prepared. For Adventure.

Fellow Scouts and Scouters, I hope you are as excited as I am for all the volunteers in our Council. Our colony of Silver Beavers is sure not to disappoint. Let me start by congratulating 2016 Silver Beaver class honoree Hugh Redd. It has been my privilege to work closely with Hugh for the past six years, and I have found no man who sets a better example for Scouting and what it means to be a Silver Beaver than Hugh. Hugh will also receive the coveted Silver Antelope at the National Meeting this year in San Diego. Also, a special congratulations to all Venturing Leadership Award recipients, and Journey to Excellence achievers, thank you for your service to others. You help remind the people in our communities that being a “Good Scout” is not just something you do casually after school or when you can. It’s a code of honor and a path you walk throughout your life.

Honor… now there’s a word you don’t hear a lot anymore. The Scout Oath starts with “On my honor…”, and the Eagle Scout Oath closes with “To this I pledge my SACRED honor…” Not sacred because you’re pledging to a higher power – that’s a different part of the oath. But, It’s a reminder that your honor is supposed to be sacred to you. Because without that strong sense of honor any promise you make, even the Scout Law itself, is nothing more than a bunch of empty words. Developing that sense of honor takes commitment. It takes guidance, and good role models. It requires you to learn to lead a team… and also to be a part of one. Honor is not a concept we talk about much, but it’s central to our core; guiding young people in our communities to become engaged community members, good neighbors and leaders among their peers. Like many of you I was a Scout as a young man, and also like some of you, my first real experience with responsibility outside of school and the home was in my troop.

The first time my peers were depending on me, where we would succeed or fail on our own, without parents there to bail us out, was Scouting! Those experiences helped me and still helps Scouts to grow and learn to be independent. Giving them the confidence to take on leadership roles in the future.

Today all is well with the world of Scouting, but with tomorrow, comes a new challenge. If you believe that this organization is helping young people to become the best they can be and that we need more people in this country who embrace the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law... then I encourage you to speak up and out.

Tell people the good Scouting is doing, remind them of the importance of respect and being patriotic and why that is important for young Americans to learn. The volunteers around NCAC are exceptional. Kids deserve exceptional! Without your support, Scouting in these more difficult times will not survive.

Thank you for being a part of this organization, thank you spouses for allowing your husband or wife to do what they do... one hour a week.

Thank you most of all for the positive difference you are making in our community.

Yours in Scouting,

Les Baron Scout Executive/CEO

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The Scouter Digest

Vol 55 Issue 2

SPRING 2016 Published by National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America

Top Popcorn Sellers enjoy a day at National’s Park

9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814-3897 301-530-9360

Robert D. Wood

Scouts who sold the most Popcorn in our Council got a once in a lifetime experience of being on the field with National’s players and even got some pro-tips! Wow what an experience! Maybe next year this could be YOU! Sell that Popcorn!

Council President

Garry Lewis Council Commissioner

Les Baron

For more about Popcorn, please read the story on Page 7.

Scout Executive

Aaron Chusid Editor-in-Chief

Nicholas Murphy Graphic Design/Layout/Photography

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2016 Print Schedule

6 Interfaith Space Derby

Summer Edition 2016 Articles Due: Friday, June 24, 2016 In Mailboxes: Monday, August 1, 2016

8 2016 - 2017 NCAC Officers 13 Meet your Goshen Camp Director!

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15 Explorers @ Robotics Competition

Index

17 Sea Scouts on the Mountain

5 Around the Council 7 Popcorn 10 Development 11 Endowment 12 Camp William B. Snyder 13 Goshen Scout Reservation 14 High Adventure 15 Exploring 16 Venturing 17 Sea Scouting 20 Training 21 STEM 23 Advancement & Recognition 26 Eagle Scout Awards 30 Commissioner’s Corner 31 Council Map 32 District News & Views 46 Council Calendar

Closings Marriott Scout Service Center May 30

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Circulation The Scouter Digest is a tabloid format newspaper published four times a year and mailed to more than 20,000 registered adult volunteer Scouting leaders in and around the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.

28 2016 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipients

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24 Lions come to NCAC! 29 2016 Silver Beaver Award Recipients 38 Remembering Michael Fijalka

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Around the Council Program Launch

Walter Johnson High School Volunteers

Every Scout deserves a well-planned program that is exciting and that will help them become the young people of character. Each year, NCAC provides the resources to “Build an Adventure” with many program opportunities. Information and details on these programs are developed, collected, and passed to each unit through the Program Launch event held in each district.

For many districts, Program Launch events are held during one of the springtime roundtables so units have time to develop the annual program plan before summer begins. At each Program Launch, district and council volunteers are available to explain the programs, as well as commissioners to help units with program planning so that each pack, troop, team, crew, or ship can “Build an Adventure” for Scouts in the upcoming Scouting Year.

District leaders and commissioners will provide date and location details concerning your district’s Program Launch event. It is important that each unit send

representatives to receive the information and then schedule the unit’s annual planning meetings. Don’t forget to invite your unit commissioner.

Unit commissioners, this is a great opportunity to help units get off to a solid start. Collaboratively reviewing successes and goals identified through the Journey to Excellence Program is one way you can help units improve the quality of its program.

For district Leaders, Program Launch is also an opportunity to fill the gaps in your activities and events staffs. If there is no one identified to coordinate district activities or events, this is the time recruit volunteers to help. Some leaders may have children transitioning into the next level of the Scouting program and are seeking new opportunities to serve youth in Scouting.

Program Launch is a great way to get the upcoming Scouting year off to a great start; to “Build an Adventure” that is fun, exciting and challenging and that will fulfil the aims of Scouting.

NCAC’s Online Trading Post Is Open!

NCAC would like to thank the student volunteers from Walter Johnson High School for their wonderful support during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Summertime Pack Award Keep your pack going strong during the summer months by earning the Summertime Pack Award! Your pack can earn the award by planning and conducting three pack activities—one each in June, July, and August.

The latest addition to NCAC’s new Council website is the online trading post! Visit the site at NCACBSA.org/TradingPost to stock up on all your favorite council shoulder patches (CSP) and Order of the Arrow pocket flaps, including the new limited edition 2016 NESA DC patch.

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There are three different border colors, for the different uniform options. This pre-purchase, with no limits, will be a one-time offering at a $3 sale price. On May 15, 2016, the orders cease and the order will be placed. A limited additional supply will be available for $5 each.

Order now to guarantee your patches! Be sure to order at least a couple full sets, suitable for framing and awards.

We will keep adding new items to the trading post, so check back regularly!

Youth Protection Training Before you head out to camp, go hiking, or get started on your other great summertime adventures, take a few minutes to make sure your Youth Protection Training (YPT) is up to date at my.Scouting.org! YPT needs to be renewed every two years, and it is required for every registered leaders.

You don’t need to be registered to take YPT, though, so encourage all parents in your unit, plus any adults at your chartered organization who have contact with the Scouts, to take the training as well.

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Plus, to commemorate the Sea Scouts becoming a stand-alone program, we are presenting the opportunity to pre-purchase unlimited quantities of an official NCAC Sea Scouts CSP!

Dens with at least half their members at all three summer pack events are eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon; Cub Scouts who participate in all three events are eligible for a pin that can be worn on their uniform. The requirements for this and the National Den Award have been updated to reflect the changes to the Cub Scout program; you can see the changes at Scouting.org/programupdates.

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2016-17 Pocket Program Calendar

The 2016-17 Pocket Program Calendar is now available! Look for yours at your district’s program launch this May.

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In addition to these opportunities, our popular Speaker Series will be relaunching The Pocket Calendar is designed to be a this fall! To learn more watch our useful resource in your unit planning, but as Facebook page, subscribe to our monthly always be sure to check the website for the e-newsletter – The Talon – or email NESADC@NCACBSA.org. most current information.

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The Scouter Digest Interfaith Space Derby This April, NCAC’s Jewish Committee on Scouting and Islamic Scouting Committee collaborated to host their first-ever Interfaith Space Derby! The event was a great success, with many Scouts attending. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible, and we look forward to seeing you at the Interfaith Pine Wood Derby in 2017!

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Popcorn What’s your ideal year of Scouting?

Summer is around the corner and so is your annual unit budget planning! Make it easy and join the 26 years of success with NCAC’s popcorn program. Trails End’s new and advanced software program offers budgeting formats and online tools to help your unit plan for an exciting year to come. With using our established popcorn fund raiser, you can have just ONE successful money raising campaign and spend the rest of the year focused on the FUN! We offer a variety of selling methods (show and sells, take orders, website, and smartphone/tablet apps) as well as an accommodating ordering schedule and inventory flexibility. We offer four convenient order cycles to benefit your unit’s desired schedule

So why sell?

• Returns dropped 49.3% in 2016!! (we help you manage your inventory which

increases your profitability) • NCAC averages over $2,000 more in unit sales than any council in the USA. • Last year unit sales grew for the fifth year in a row averaging $354 more per unit in

sales than 2015.

These facts re-confirm, all NCAC units are having great successes. We have a demand for our popcorn products and people will buy what we are selling…we’re selling “the program of Scouting!”

So what’s new?

This year we have several new enhancements. We have a new prize company offering high quality, fun, BSA products sure to entice any Scout of every age. Scouts can earn camperships to one of our many NCAC camps, gift cards, tickets to Six Flags America, and Trail’s End’s college scholarships! And now, you can place an order from our smartphone or tablet Trail’s End app and money goes from a PayPal account directly into your unit’s account. Our apps are convenient, help track your units inventories and are easy to use. Your youth can also design their own “Popcorn – GoFundMe” page through the new Trail’s End website and can earn additional commissions selling through the online program.

There are many reason to investigate and sign up for this year’s popcorn sale. Units can earn as much as 35% in commissions, youth can earn an assortment of fun prizes and gift cards and yes, it also impacts our council fund raising needs. It’s a Scouting win-win-win.

To learn more or sign up today, go to www.NCACBSA.org/Popcorn or contact Geoffrey Thomas, Council Popcorn Staff Adviser at 301-214-9124 or Geoffrey.Thomas@Scouting.org. Join the success and let’s get popping!

Popcorn Top Sellers at National’s Park

Name Matthew Melvin Xavier Potts Wyatt Sullivan Jackson Dole Eli Crenshaw Deacon Crenshaw Wyatt McNeil Owen Mayer Nathan Nixon

Photos by Robert Snip

Troop 7369 – Color Guard

District Goose Creek Aquia Appalachian Trail Western Shore Colonial Colonial Goose Creek Aquia White Oak

Unit Pack 71 Pack 40 Troop 796 Pack 451 Pack 680 Pack 680 Pack 1666 Pack 40 Pack 480

Sales $17,305 $14,494 $11,588 $10,506 $9,491 $9,105 $8,083 $7,680 $7,592

Field Position First Pitch Geico Race Geico Race

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Introducing

2016 - 2017 National Capital Area Council Offi cers

Mr. Robert D. Wood Council President

Mr. Les Baron Scout Executive

Mr. Garry Lewis Council Commissioner

The NCAC “Key 3”

Mr. Eric W. Rasmussen Treasurer

Mrs. Nicole Smith General Counsel

Mr. Anthony R. Jimenez VP Marketing/Communications

Mr. David C. Nagel VP Membership

Mr. W. Scott Gray IV VP Outdoor Adventure

Mr. John Peloquin VP Program Impact

Dr. James S. Wilson VP Leadership & Performance

Mr. John H. Graham IV, CAE VP Finance

Dr. James E. Smith, Ph.D VP District Operations 8

Mr. William B. Snyder VP At-Large

Mr. Peter C. Forster VP At-Large

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SAVE THE DATE: Eagle Career Day 2016

NESA DC

NESA DC is NCAC’s Eagle alumni association.

Learn more at www.NCACBSA.org/NESA

Eagle Career Day offers recipients of Scouting’s top youth awards - Eagle Scout, Quartermaster, and Venturing Silver Award - up to age 21 the opportunity to be mentored by professionals in their field of interest.

We are pleased to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker is Dr. Michael Manyak, Distinguished Eagle Scout and author of Lizard Bites and Street Riots.

Register at www.NCACBSA.org/ECD Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael Manyak

Be A Mentor: Mentors from a variety of businesses and civic organizations are needed! Become a mentor at www.NCACBSA.org/ECDmentor

Author, explorer & Distinguished Eagle Scout

May 21, 2016 | 1:30 - 4pm | NVCC Ernst Community Cultural Center The Scouter Digest May 2016 - July 2016

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Development

A Scout is thrifty

Local Eagle Scout Gives Report to the Nation February 27 through March 3, 2016 the Boy Scouts of America sent ten Scouts to the Nation’s Capital to give The Boy Scouts of America’s annual Report to the Nation.

This highlights the achievements of the Scouting program throughout the year and is presented to the Speaker of the House by a group of young delegates. The National Capital Area Council had one of our very own attend, Ian Napoleon.

Ian is an Eagle Scout from Sandy Spring, MD from Troop 96.

This year’s Report to the Nation tells a strong story of how the Boy Scouts of America is continually updating its programs to meet the needs of today’s kids—from an increased emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math to a greater focus on career development and exploration.

We continue to stay focused on the fundamental values of Scouting—things like character, leadership, and service.

Collectively in 2015, Scouts gave more than 15.3 million hours of volunteer service, at a value of more than $352 million, to the communities where they live. And, more than 54,000 young men earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Here in the National Capital Area Council, we served over 47,000 youth in 2015. Our Scouts performed 463,761 hours of service, providing an estimated value of $11,500,000 to local communities. Our food drive collected over one million pounds of food and we had 1,400 Scouts become Eagle Scouts.

With nearly 1 million adult volunteers in approximately 280 local councils throughout the United States and its territories, Scouting is an ongoing adventure that teaches a powerful set of real-life skills and develops fundamental qualities that help young people become “Prepared. For Life.®”

Matching Gifts & Volunteer Hours Workplace giving campaigns allow a donor to make a contribution to the charity of his/her choice through their place of work. This can be done through a one-time donation, re-occurring payroll deduction, matching gifts or volunteer hours. In many cases, corporations will match gifts that are made by employees to the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Some companies, such as Booz Allen Hamilton even give financial contributions on behalf of the time you give as a volunteer! This means that for each hour you volunteer, your employer may donate money to the Scouts! Of note: gifts cannot be designated or passed onto specific individuals or groups. The IRS charity status resides with the BSA and its local Councils, not the Packs and Troops.

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Listed below are some local companies • who current support NCAC through employee • • matching gift or volunteer program:

3M Airbus Group AT&T BAE Systems Ball Corporation Bank of America Battelle Boeing Booz Allen Hamilton BP Capital One CenturyLink Citigroup Clark Construction Group Constellation Energy Costco Wholesale Dominion Dell

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Deloitte ExxonMobil Fidelity Charitable FINRA Gannett GE Foundation GEICO General Dynamics Harris Honeywell IBM International Monetary Fund Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman Marriott Microsoft Morgan Stanley PepsiCo Schwab Charitable Scitor

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State Farm SunTrust Target United Airlines UPS Verizon Voya Financial Wells Fargo

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Financial Services ‘Good Scout’ Award Dan O’Neill, President, SunTrust Bank, Greater Washington, Maryland Hospitality ‘Good Scout’ Award Stephen J. Caldeira, Past President & CEO, International Franchise Association

Clinton Hammett Clinton.Hammett@Scouting.org

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Four-Person Full Scramble – Morning / Afternoon Split Shotgun Starts.

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Bushnell Golf GPS Rangefinder Watch Rife Collectable Roll Grove Golf Putter Adidas Tour 360 Fit Foam Golf Shoes …and much more!

• Five chances to win a luxury vehicle or $100,000 cash prize • TaylorMade putters awarded for the longest drive, straightest drive and closest to the pin contests in morning and afternoon flights • Gift cards redeemable at Manor Country Club’s pro shop for 2nd and 3rd place

6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.

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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Morning round check-in and breakfast Morning round shotgun start Morning round luncheon and award Afternoon round check-in and luncheon Afternoon round shotgun start Afternoon round dinner and award

Full sponsorship details and options are on reverse  $ 30,000 - Underwriter  $ 25,000 - Guardian  $ 12,500 - Patron  $ 7,500 - Benefactor  $ 5,000 - Foursome  $ 2,500 - Twosome  I cannot attend, but I am pleased to enclose a $ _____________ contribution to National Capital Area Council, BSA.  Please contact me regarding sponsorship of auction or giveaway item(s).

Name _________________________________________ Title __________________________________________ Firm __________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ City _______________________ State ____ Zip ________ Phone Fax ________________ Email _________________________________________ Contact Name ____________________________________ Solicited By _____________________________________  Bill Me for $ _________  Check enclosed for $ __________ (make payable to NCAC, memo G16)

 Individual donation  Corporate donation  AMEX / VISA / MC / Discover for $ ______________________ Name _________________________________________ Card Number ____________________________________ Exp. Date ______________________CID# _____________

Mail, Fax or Email to:

HOSPITALITY

ENERGY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

STEPHEN J. CALDEIRA PAST PRESIDENT & CEO INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION

JACK N. GERARD PRESIDENT & CEO, AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

DAN O’NEILL PRESIDENT, SUNTRUST BANK, GREATER WASHINGTON, MARYLAND

I would like to participate at the following level:

q $50,000- Presenting Sponsor • • • • • •

Premier Seating: Two (2) Tables for 10 Four (4) VIP Reception Tickets Verbal recognition from stage Center two-page ad in Gala program Prominent company logo on back cover of Gala program Listing in Gala Program

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Prime Gala seating: One (1) table for 10 Two (2) VIP Reception Tickets Verbal Recognition from stage Logo listed on back cover of Gala program Two-Page ad in Gala program Listing in Gala Program

RECEPTION: 6-7 PM DINNER & PROGRAM: 7-9 PM

Stay tuned for The Scouter Digest Summer Edition in August 2016, where we will have the full recap of the evening gala. q $25,000 - Patron Level Sponsor • • • • •

Priority Gala Seating: One (1) table for 10 Two (2) VIP Reception Tickets Verbal Recognition from stage Full page advertisement in Gala Program Listing in Gala program

q $15,000 – Table Sponsor • • • •

Gala Seating: One (1) Table for 10 One (1) VIP Reception Ticket Full page advertisement in Gala Listing in Gala program

q $15,000 –Reception Sponsor • • •

Co-branded step & repeat located in reception space Napkins with printed corporate logo Opportunity to hand out giveaways post-event (sponsor provided)

q $10,000 – This is Scouting Sponsor •

Branded video testimonial on the impact of Scouting in local communities

GA16

John H. Graham IV President & CEO American Society of Association Executives

HONORARY COMMITTEE

Dave Parker Retired President & CEO American Gas Association William G. Sutton Retired President & CEO Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Dawn Sweeney President & CEO National Restaurant Foundation Robert Wood President BGR Government Affairs

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Name ______________________________________________ Title _______________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City ________________State _____ Zip __________________ Phone _____________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________ Payment Options

National Capital Area Council, BSA | Attn: Clinton Hammett 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel: 301-214-9113 | Fax: 240-395-0610 | Clinton.Hammett@Scouting.org

DONATE YOUR CAR TODAY

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HALL OF FLAGS 1615 H. ST. NW WASHINGTON, DC 20062

q Bill me q Check for $____________ enclosed,

G16

GALA CHAIR

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

q $35,000- Benefactor Level Sponsor

q $1,500 – Individual Ticket q $3,000 – Full Page Advertisement q $1,500 Half Page Advertisement

Chief Development Offi cer

Private members-only club, 2010 Maryland Open

NOTE: $500 per person is not tax deductible per IRS regulations.

Lifetime Achievement Award Thomas J. Donohue, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Energy ‘Good Scout’ Award Jack N. Gerard, President & CEO, American Petroleum Institute

14901 Carrolton Road Rockville, MD 20853

www.NCACBSA.org/Golf

THOMAS j. DONOHUE PRESIDENT & CEO U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Honoring

Manor Country Club

Prizes & Games

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

for the

Monday, June 20, 2016

Golftastic Giveaways

Please join the

National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

36th Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic

Format

Gala On April 28th, NCAC held the Inaugural Boy Scout Gala at the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Hall of Flags to a packed house of Scouting supporters. Current Board Member John H. Graham IV served as event chair and Leon Harris, news anchor ABC7/WJLA-TV served as master of ceremonies for the event.

The Gala was centered around the presentation of four awards:

Reserve Your Spot Today!

ALSO ACCEPTING BOATS, RV’S AND TRAILERS

made out to National Capital Area Council, BSA with ‘GA16’ in the memo section.

q Charge: q AMEX q VISA q MC q Discover

Name on Card ______________________________________ Card Number _______________________________________ Exp. Date ______________ CID #: ______________________ Is the billing address different from the address above?

If so, please provide: _________________________________

*A portion of your contribution is tax deductible. For inclusion in program, please return by 4/14/16.

For questions about this event please contact event coordinator Clinton Hammett by Phone: 301-214-9113, Email: Clinton.Hammett@Scouting.org, Fax: 240-395-0610, or by mail at NCAC, BSA, Attn: GA16, 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814

www.NCACBSA.org/SupportScouting

Endowment

Living and giving

Memorial and Tribute Funds Donor: Barbara Dygert Kenneth Davis Philip Melberg Gary and Niki Kohn Darnestown Elementary School National Institute of Standards and Technology Martin and Annette Burns Barbara Griffith

In Honor of: James Acklin Paul Davis Paul Davis Robert Dirk Douglas Bryan Fitzpatrick Bryan Fitzpatrick Bryan Fitzpatrick Bryan Fitzpatrick

Here’s what New in Endowment FIRST OF ALL, many, many thanks for your loyal, dedicated support over the past six months…for our Philmont Fly Fishing Invitational last September, for our Home & Hearth series of Endowment Receptions, for our Holiday Invitational Reception, for our educational visits to District Roundtables, and for the continual one-on-one and small group discussions that it takes to build and maintain long-term relationships for the Endowment Mission!

And most of all thanks for all the James E. West Fellows reading this update from our 17 March NCAC Executive Board Meeting… we greatly appreciate your feedback and support! Wouldn’t it be great to have a room full of James E. West Fellows at our Donor Recognition Ceremony on 21 May publicly signaling their support to the legacy of Scouting!!!

Now, METRICS FIRST – we have increased James E. West Fellows (recognition as a Fellow starts at $1,000) to a total of 57 in 2014 and 64 in 2015 – making James E. West Fellowships an

Donor: Mary Grafton Leadership Montgomery Capitol Area Council Joseph Haulenbeek Walker Valley High School Estate of E Frank Myers Montgomery County Council of PTAs Inc. Pam Buckley

In Honor of: Andrew Grafton Mike Laverson Alan R. McCosh Alan R. McCosh E. Frank Myers

Donor: Linda Burgess Debbie Copeland Marion Eggenberger Michael Heilman James Holloman Roy Rogers Fred Turner Jean Tuttle

evaluation factor for NCAC Districts’ Annual Journey to Excellence will certainly help!

We have increased our funds invested through BSAM at National BSA Headquarters by about $3M since the beginning of 2015.

Our NCAC Endowment Total Net Assets are currently about $10M. Please note that in 2015 we contributed $364K from our 5% spin-off to camp maintenance, Camperships, Scoutreach, and other camp-related projects in concert with our NCAC Operating and Capital Funds.

QUESTIONS? Please share your networks with us by adding your colleagues and supporters of Scouting to our contact list of over 33,000 as requested in our latest Endowment letter of 29 January – with the support of all Scouters and like-minded family, friends and colleagues, 2016 is shaping up to be another banner year!!!

Forrest A. Horton Endowment Chair / 703-919-4636 / forresthorton@verizon.net

2016 Spring Endowment Celebration

Congratulations to this year’s class of James E. West Fellows! James E West was the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, a position he held for more than three decades. A West Fellowship is available for gifts of cash or marketable securities designated to the Council endowment fund. Donors may make cumulative gifts to reach the levels beyond Bronze membership. NCAC recognizes West Fellows with a certificate, pin and knot patch with the opportunity to have an engraved brick installed at the Marriott Scout Service Center. Know that ever dollar contributed to the endowment ensures permanent support that continues to provide income for Scouting programs in NCAC year after year.

Why is an Endowment Fund so important?

On June 21, 1911, a group of businessmen met at the Willard Hotel on Pennsylvania Ave NW in Washington, DC, to create the structure for what is now the National Capital Area Council (NCAC). Their vision was “to organize the boys…into units and teach them, or cause them to be taught through duly designated leaders, discipline, patriotism, courage, habits of preservation, self-control and the ability to care for themselves in all exigencies of life.”

“To Help Other People At All Times...”

More than a century later, NCAC is putting that vision into practice on a daily basis for 56,400 boys and girls through the dedication of more than 21,100 registered adult volunteers...and countless known and unknown supporters. Our resources are focused on ensuring every young person in this area has the opportunity to grow into positive, productive, contributing members of society by learning leadership skills and developing strong character and healthy living habits.

“Be Prepared” has always been and remains BSA’s motto. But as Scouting enters into its second century of service to America, we have added a new theme - “Prepared. For Life.” - that brings into sharp focus the challenge of addressing and supporting the changing needs of today’s young people. NCAC has always garnered praised for its fiscal stewardship of funds received, but it has struggled to make a priority of building its Endowment Fund, a critical resource in providing long-term financial security. Until now. In 2011, NCAC’s Executive Board approved a five-year strategic plan that outlines a very specific goal: Increase the Endowment Fund, valued at just under $4 million dollars, to $12 million by the end of 2015.

Growing our Endowment enables this Council to operate without worrying about the impact of unexpected capital expenditures on daily program support. It will also help NCAC weather the ups and downs of the stock market, the job market and the market of supply-and-demand for its services.

A strong Endowment Fund exemplifies an organization’s vision for the future and its foresight to lay the foundation for success.

“We never fail when we try to do our duty; we always fail when we neglect to do it.”

Lord Robert Baden-Powell

ENDOWMENT & MAJOR GIFTING OPPORTUNITIES The Scouter Digest May 2016 - July 2016 11

Camp William B. Snyder CWBS Summer Camp This year’s theme “Time Travelers!” celebrates ten years of summer camp programs at Camp William B. Snyder! The summer camp programs offer many advancement opportunities for all Cub Scouts, Tigers through Webelos. Summer Camp activities include shooting bb guns and archery, swimming, fishing, digging in the Big Dig and more! We offer four unique programs this summer; four Friday-Sunday weekend resident camps, two Monday – Thursday day camps, two Monday-Thursday Webelos resident camps and one Monday-Thursday STEM day camp. Camp fees include meals in our spacious air conditioned dining hall Cub Scout Resident Camp All registered Cubs, Tigers - Webelos and their adult leaders/parents sleep on cots in fourperson canvas tents that sit on raised platforms, enjoy meals in the camp dining hall and experience a whole day into the night program.

Cub Scout Day Camps Cub Scout Day Camp is a great means for all Scouts from Tiger through Webelos and their families to experience Camp Snyder without the overnight sleeping.

Webelos Resident Camp Camp Snyder will conduct two Webelos Resident Camp sessions in 2016. Webelos camp is a big step for the Webelos working on rank adventures. Scouts will camp overnight just like when they become Boy Scouts to get the full summer camp experience in a shorter setting. Most of your time will be spent working towards advancing on the Webelos trail on the way to becoming a Boy Scout with plenty of fun activities to fill the week including trips to the pool and more.

Cub Scout STEM Day Camp!

The NCAC STEM Program is coming to Camp Snyder for one week only. Spaces are limited so sign up early for this unique blend of all your favorite camp activities and STEM programs in geology, space exploration, secret codes and ecosystem.

Premier outdoor programs Upcoming Events May 2016 4/28-5/1 4/29-5/1 5/7 5/13-14 5/13-15 5/21 5/28 5/28-30

Wood Badge Sully Chapter OA Ordeal Cope & Climbing Cmte training session Bull Run Chapter OA Ordeal Wilderness Safety Training Family Camping Event Cope & Climbing Cmte training session JCOS/ICOS Camporee

June 2016 6/2-5 6/3-5 6/4 6/4-5 6/11 6/11 6/12 6/18 6/18 6/19 6/20-24 6/25 6/27-7/1

Wood Badge Wilderness Safety Training Wilderness Engineers Workday George Mason Chapter OA Ordeal Cope & Climbing Cmte Field Day Aquatics Cmte – Lifeguard training Aquatics Cmte – Pre-Camp Swim Checks Splash Cinema Aquatics Cmte – Swimming and Water Rescue Aquatics Cmte – Scuba orientation LDS Girls Camp LDS Boys Primary Day Camp LDS Girls Camp

July 2016

Wilderness Engineers It was a cold and blustery, 27degrees Fahrenheit Saturday December 12, 2015, when the hardy group of Wilderness Engineers gathered to assist Camp Snyder by performing tent platform maintenance on over 120 platforms in the 14 campsites. The group was comprised of a Webelos Scout and his dad from Pack 1831 (Bull Run District) and Steve Richardson, Rick Dean, Bill Wilson, and Seth Distler all from Old Dominion District.

Camp Snyder showed our appreciation to the crew by serving up pizza for lunch. Steve Richardson, the Wilderness Engineers coordinator, advised the work day ended mid-afternoon with repairs done to boards, stairs and handrails as well as the replacing of support outriggers.

The next Wilderness Engineers workday is Saturday June 4, 2016. Please contact Camp Snyder if you would like to take part in this worthwhile volunteer activity. Camp Snyder relies on volunteers like the Wilderness Engineers to keep the camp going.

7/2 7/8-10 7/11-14 7/15-17 7/18-21 7/22-24 7/25-28 7/29-31 7/30 7/31

Summer Camp Staff reports Cub Scout Resident Camp Session 1 Cub Scout Day Camp Session 1 Cub Scout Resident Camp Session 2 STEM Cub Scout Day Camp Cub Scout Resident Camp Session 3 Cub Scout Day Camp Session 2 Cub Scout Resident Camp Session 4 Aquatics Cmte – Paddlecraft Safety Aquatics Cmte – Scuba Orientation

Splash Cinema!

The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Saturday June 18 Gates open 7:30pm Movie begins at dusk $5 per person Watch Spongebob, Patrick and friends on their latest adventure at Camp Snyder’s pool. Concessions available. Bring your own floats and chairs.

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

Premier outdoor programs

Save The Date! Goshen Scout Reservation 50th Anniversary Council Camporee Memorial Day Weekend 2017 The National Capital Area Council is hosting a Camporee to celebrate the opening of Goshen Scout Reservation in 1967 and for 50 years of memory-building Scouting experiences! The Camporee will be a council-wide event held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 – 29, 2017. We are asking all council districts to put their energy into this event and substitute it for their 2017 Spring Camporees. Please mark your district and unit calendars for this Camporee!

Meet your Camp Director!

Camp Ross

Returning for his second year as Camp Director, Matt Hanson is ready for another incredible summer at Camp Ross!

Matt has had a long and successful career at Ross, totaling nine years of experience across multiple program areas and administrative positions. Some highlights include teaching in the Nature and Aquatics Areas, a decorated career as a First Aider, and multiple years working on both the Program and Facilities sides of the Administration.

This year, Matt and his enthusiastic staff would like to invite you down to Camp Ross for a GREAT week of fun and learning the pillars of Scouting!

Camp Olmsted For those of you who have not heard, Camp Olmsted is excited to welcome our 2016 Camp Director Lauren Brown into her new position! She has worked 8 summers previous to this one.

We had the privilege of interviewing Lauren: What are you looking forward to the most for the 2016 season?

Honestly, I am most excited to see everyone! Camp is one of those rare situations where you can go 10 months without seeing each other, but once you’re back, it’s like you never left.

I’m looking forward to getting everything ready for our first week of Scouts, and giving them the best program that we can offer.

What is your favorite camp memory?

This has always been a tough one for me, and I have to say that I have two. My first is from 3 years ago, when a Scout I had taught Environmental Science Merit Badge to came up to me and told me that after that week, he decided to go to college for Environmental Science. That was truly an inspiration for me and shows just how important our program is to shaping young lives.

And of course, tear down has always been dear to my heart.

Our staff really comes together in those last couple days, and I always end the summer looking over Chapel Hill one last time for the season.

The Camporee will be using all of the resources of the Goshen Scout Reservation plus much, much more! The Camporee will be an ideal event for Cubs and their families, Scouts, Venturers and Alumni.

The traditional waterfront, shooting sports, COPE and climbing courses will be included, as well as a special Arena Show, evening campfires and competitive Scouting skills events with awards. There will also be a set of events for Alumni that include honoring the key contributors to the Goshen experience.

Unit, Alumni and Cub family registration for the Goshen@50 Camporee will open in September, 2016. This will be a memorable event! SAVE THE DATE on your calendars and stay tuned for updates: Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 – 29, 2017.

last semester of Environmental Science at George Mason University, and I hope to get an internship at the Smithsonian for a year before setting off for grad school. Between 20 credit hours, working 30 hours a week, and getting ready for camp, I don’t have a whole lot of free time, so I spend most of it with my friends, my family, and my cat!

Camp Marriott For those who do not know, there is a new Camp Director this coming summer!

Camp Marriott would like to welcome our 2016 Camp Director, Matt Anderson to his new position! Matt has worked at Camp Marriott for the past 8 summers.

We had the privilege of interviewing, Matt.

What are you looking forward to the most for the 2016 season?

There is a lot I’m looking forward to. Primarily being back at camp and getting everything ready for Opening Day. I am also really excited to start leaving my mark on camp as the Director and add to our already great program! Also having Scouts and Scouters back in camp, and delivering to them our first class program that we have been developing this off-season.

What is your favorite camp memory?

I have a lot of memories from camp that are very close to my heart, but I think some of the best are from my years as a commissioner. Doing nightly flag retreats and really getting to know the Troops with their Troop roll call cheers. Once a Troop had the whole camp charge at the us (the commissioners), after giving the whole William Wallace speech from “Bravehart”, that was really cool, and a memory I won’t soon forget.

What do you do in the off-season?

I am a graduating senior at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, studying business management and business law. In my free time I like to go to the gym, watch some baseball games and read.

Camp Bowman

What do you do in the off-season?

Right now I am just trying to graduate college! I am in my

For those of you who do not know, there is a new Camp Director this summer! Camp Bowman would like to welcome our 2016 Camp Director Anna Gangsaas to her new position! Anna has worked on staff for 8 summers. Please join us in welcoming Camp Bowman’s First Female Camp Director!

We had the privilege of interviewingAnna:

What excites you most about the 2016 season?

Everything. I can’t wait to get back out to camp and be outdoors working with my wonderful staff all summer. It’s going to be great seeing all the returning troops as well.

What is a favorite memory you have of camp?

I have had so many fond memories at camp it’s hard to pick a favorite. Campfires have always been a fond memory of mine.

I remember my first campfire when I started working at camp.

I was blown away by how beautiful the lake looked and how energetic the staff was while performing the skits and song. The ending when the whole staff gets together and sings taps while dismissing the Scouts will always hold a special place in my heart.

I knew I wanted to come back and work at camp after the first campfire. It was such a beautiful moment and it really sums up what makes camp so special to me and I’m sure for many others.

What do You Do Over the off season?

I am a student at James Madison University currently pursuing a B.S. Degree in Psychology. I am in my last semester and planning to continue my education by going to graduate school for Biological Psychology.

Lenhok’sin Erin Gillette is returning for her 4th summer at Lenhok’sin.

Previously: Program Director, RockClimbing Director and Caving Director for 2 years.

Off season: serving as the Potomac District Executive and staff advisor for the high adventure committee.

Camp P.M.I. Mychal Tamillow is returning to Camp P.M.I. for his second year as Camp Director. Mychal has had a brief but eventful experience with Goshen Scout Reservation over the past few years. He started as Aquatics Director at Camp Ross in 2012, and returned to Camp Ross as Program Director in 2013. He was asked to return to camp as the Director of P.M.I. in 2015.

Mychal has found a nice niche working in summer camps and loves the freedom of living in the woods for two months during the summer. He also takes pride in turning younger staff members into hard working super heroes for the young Webelos who come through P.M.I. each year. It’s the best job he has ever had.

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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High Adventure Adventure & More!

Does your unit have youth and adults who dream of attending BSA high adventure opportunities this summer? NCAC units are taking backpacking treks in New Mexico, aquatics treks in the Florida Keys, and wilderness canoe treks in Minnesota, Ontario, and Manitoba. In short, these treks are the ultimate in BSA high adventure and are designed to mentally and physically challenge your older Scouts. Trekking is more efficient when you have a complete crew, but we have units in NCAC with incomplete crews. We need your help in matching up interest with vacancies in BSA’s “best of the best” backpacking (Philmont), aquatics (Sea Base) and canoeing (Northern Tier) with your age 14 (and above) youth and adults.

GET READY FOR BSA HIGH ADVENTURE! LENHOK’SIN TRAIL

ADIRONDACKS

PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH

SUMMIT

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS, WEST VIRGINIA

Summit will challenge the hardiest Scouts and Venturers with world-class zip lines, canopy tours, climbing, skate parks, BMX tracks, mountain bike trails, shooting ranges, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and more. Crew size depends on the program chosen, with great flexibility for individual program selection and electives. Summit provides all program equipment needed for your trek. Summit offers direct registration for unit and provisional crews as well as individuals.

MATAGAMON

NORTHERN MAINE

Wet, wild, and wonderful, Matagamon offers canoe trips into Maine’s remote Allagash Waterway, down rivers full of whitewater opportunities (weather permitting). Hike up Mount Katahdin, the northernmost point of the Appalachian Trail. Considered “best bang for the buck” in canoeing because of driving accessibility and best whitewater opportunities.

NORTHERN TIER

NE MINNESOTA, NW ONTARIO, SE MANITOBA

No roads, no resupply, just you and your Scouting skills. NCAC recommends 10-night treks exploring the Canadian side of over 6,000,000 acres of the premier canoe wilderness in North America. Treks start in Ely (MN), Atikokan (ON), or Bissett (MB). Considered by many purists to be the ultimate wilderness challenge in BSA High Adventure. Recommended for older, more capable Scouts willing to accept the mental and physical challenges of portaging in pristine canoe country!

OKPIK WINTER CAMPING

National Capital Area Council

NORTHEAST MINNESOTA

High Adventure Committee

Okpik trekkers really do walk on water! Recommended for the hardiest Scouts who will test their camping skills in a true winter wilderness. Crews travel by ski, snowshoe, dog sled, or foot into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for at least two nights, learning how to travel efficiently and enjoyably in the difficult Minnesota winters. Crews travel between 5 and 15 miles on their trek through a remote winter wilderness. Cold weather clothes and gear provided. Way cool!

FLORIDA SEA BASE

FLORIDA KEYS

One of the most popular adventures, Florida Sea Base offers an out-island adventure, coral reef sailing, SCUBA, a Sea Exploring adventure, and a Bahamas adventure. The swimming, sailing, snorkeling, fishing, and SCUBA-diving offer completely different challenges from the other high adventure opportunities.

THESE ARE THE TRIPS OF A LIFETIME, SO START PLANNING EARLY! See NCAC

High Adventure Web Site For Contact Info

Our Web Site: http://www.ncacbsa.org/council-committees/outdoor-adventuring/highadventure/ Our Charter: “Promote High Adventure in all its forms” Sponsored Trips For 2017: We make all transportation, food and housing arrangements. Details are on the next page. Contact the base coordinator for details and forms.

• The HAC has 17 Philmont Crews to the premier backpacking base.

These crews will be assigned to Units via a lottery held March23-31.

• The HAC has two provisional Sea Base Coral Reef Sailing Ships. A 40- to 50-foot sailing yacht will become your home for a week at BSA's premier aquatic adventure.

• The HAC is sponsoring two provisional Northern Tier crews starting at Bisset. These canoe treks are designed for experienced trekkers at BSA's premier wilderness area.

• The HAC has two provisional Okpik crews (Northern Tier's WINTER program). These are Advanced Treks with three nights in the wilderness on snowshoes or skis.

Services we provide: • Assistance with promotion, training, training materials and advice for trip planning • Hands On training in March for Philmont and Northern Tier. Contact the base coordinator for dates and locations.

• HAC Blog • Schedule of local CPR and Wilderness First Aid classes • A forum for advertising crew openings.

Lenhok’sin High Adventure

Lenhok’sin is a trail camp. You will have the opportunity to hike the 4.000+ acres of Goshen Scout Reservation as well as some of the 35,000 acres of surrounding state wildlife game lands in addition to visiting Lenhok’sin staffed outposts.

ROCKY MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO

The most famous High Adventure location, Philmont presents the ultimate backpacking challenge. Crews select from 35 itineraries depending on their skills and interests, with land elevations from 6,500 to 12,441 feet above sea level. Philmont is recommended for older, more capable Scouts willing to accept the mental and physical challenges of backpacking at altitude.

Considered by many to be the mountaintop experience. A great trip!

For more information on high adventure, please contact Brian Gannon, High Adventure Committee chair, at briangannon@outlook.com.

Happy trekking!

Lenhok’sin High Adventure is Goshen Scout Reservation’s nationally accredited high adventure program. The program offers Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and their adult leaders exciting high adventure opportunities they will enjoy and remember forever. The staff at Lenhok’sin will work with you to customize a trek based on your Crew’s interests.

UPSTATE NEW YORK

Hike and canoe in 6,000,000 acres in the Adirondacks Adventure Area. Paddle the scenic rivers and lakes, then hike on switchbacks in the picturesque mountains. This is a wonderful week-long trip that won’t break the budget. Another great place for younger Scouts to start high adventure.

Want more information? Please contact your district high adventure representative, our NCAC program liaisons to each base, or NCACBSA.org/HighAdventure. These treks not only are the ultimate in BSA high adventure, but they help keep youth active in BSA and offer the treks of a lifetime.

For 2017, NCAC is also offering provisional and unit-based high adventure treks to Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, and Okpik (Northern Tier’s winter program). See the High Adventure portion of the NCAC web site for more details and registration forms for 2017 high adventure opportunities. Spaces on these trips are all first-come, first-served so register today! Don’t forget that Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure program is a great way to start high adventure in your unit and treks are still available in 2016 for units and provisional Scout and Scouters.

GOSHEN SCOUT RESERVATION VIRGINIA

Lenhok’sin is NCAC’s ideal place to begin high adventure, with 50 miles of backpacking excitement. Go rock climbing, caving, or kayaking. Experience history with mountain men and lumberjacks. Some think of Lenhok’sin as, “Philmont with trees” and consider the programs to be better than out West. Lenhok’sin is a “best buy” and a great place start high adventure.

We have experts on staff for Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, Summit, Maine High Adventure, Adirondack Bases and Lenhok’sin

Our Charter: “Promoting High Adventure in all its forms”

See NCAC High Adventure Web Site For Contact Info

Units can attend high adventure two ways: • The unit committee does the logistics to and from each base (e.g., transportation, lodging, meals, additional sightseeing).

• Attend through NCAC Provisional treks where the High Adventure Committee takes care of the logistics.

Map Key:

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Trek Length

Youth Needed

Adults Needed

Northern Tier [Bisset, MB]**

Week of July 9

11 Days

12

4

Northern Tier [Bisset, MB]**

Week of July 15

11 Days

12

4

Northern Tier [Bisset, MB]**

Week of July 23

11 Days

12

Okpik

Winter Break, Dec 2017**

5 Days

Philmont

P626 Departs 24 or 25 June P710 Departs 8 or 9 July

14 or 15 Days 14 or 15 Days 14 or 15 Days 7 days

Winter Programs Available

Provisional Dates*

P717 Departs 15 or 16 July Sea Base

S-717 Departs 17 July***

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2 5-10

2-4

5-10

2-4

5-10

2-4

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4

* These NCAC provisional treks are planned in good faith by the High Adventure Committee. However, NCAC has the right to cancel treks if they don’t get enough reservation-paid trekkers. ** Based on availability at Northern Tier as soon as we have enough reservationpaid trekkers. *** Capacity could be higher if we reserve early.

High adventure treks are considered “treks of a lifetime” and are unique opportunities that are well designed challenge both youth and adults.

Program Director Don Durbin Don.Durbin@Scouting.org

NCAC provisional high adventure opportunities for 2017: Base

www.NCACBSA.org/OutdoorAdventure

Please contact the High Adventure Committee program liaisons listed below for more information on NCAC Provisional Treks: Base Northern Tier/Okpik Philmont Scout Ranch Sea Base

Contact Craig Reichow Virginia Ward Dana Abrahamsen

E-Mail sctmstr@verizon.net vward@masonlive.gmu.edu dabrahamsen@ftc.gov

Exploring

Post 8360 heads to World Championship FIRST Team 836, The RoboBees, is also Explorer Post 8360. The RoboBees were established in 2001 as an engineering club at the James A Forrest Career and Technology Center, in Leonardtown, MD. In 2013, the team founder and Lead Mentor, David Buddenbohn, retired from the St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Since the team no longer had a member of school system as the lead mentor, Erik Wood, an engineer with Patuxent River Naval Air Station, reached out to the National Capitol Area Council to see what it would take to become an Explorers Post. Post 8630 was born!

The mission of The RoboBees is to inspire our community to celebrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by teaching life skills in a fun environment and providing an opportunity to apply this knowledge. The team competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition each year. During the first Saturday in January, all 3500 FRC teams around the world get the theme and rules of the competition at the same time. This year, the game has a medieval theme, where teams are challenged to capture their opponent’s castle, in a game called “Stronghold”. Teams are given 6 weeks to design, build, program, wire, and test a robot, with very strict parameters, before the competition season begins. Recently, the team competed at the Greater DC District tournament, where after two days of competition, they were the tournament Champions, bringing home the win to our “Kingdom”! Our goal this year is to win our way to the FIRST Robotics World Championships in St. Louis, MO, the last week of April.

There, the top 600 teams from around the world compete for the title of World Champion! We have competed at the Championships for the past 5 years, and are hoping to make it 6 in a row. Last year, we were our division Semi-Finalists. This year, we are looking to be crowned the Stronghold World Champions!

During the middle of the already stressful 6 week build season, the team moved into our own brand new facility, the Stachelczyk STEM Center, in Hollywood, MD. The goal of this new STEM center is to provide a location for children in Southern Maryland to explore STEM fields in fun, hands-on ways. Outside of our building, we also take STEM Education to the children – with our participation at the St. Mary’s College River Concert Series, STEM education programs at the County Library, Literacy Nights at our local elementary schools, STEM demos with the Blue Crabs baseball team, and Robot and STEM demos at the World Famous St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival!

The RoboBees do more than just build robots! The team believes it is our mission to encourage children to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

You can find out more about the team and our community outreach by going to our team website, robobees.org. There, you too, may find that you want to be a Bee!

Exploring Staff Advisor James Larounis James.Larounis@Scouting.org

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Venturing A Week at NAYLE

By Kurt and Liam Crew 27 National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is an advanced leadership course open to Scouts and Venturers who have completed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). It is offered at all the major high adventure bases: Philmont; Sea Base; Bechtel Summit Reserve; and Northern Tier. The two of us are both concurrently registered as Scouts and Venturers. Our Crew stands alone and is not associated with out Troop.

We left Washington, DC on a humid July morning, in our field uniforms, for a full day trip to Philmont in northern New Mexico. Before we had even exited the Albuquerque airport, two separate adults stopped us, wondering where we were headed and what we would be doing. We gave them big Venturing smiles and an underwhelming response since we had no idea what to tell them except that we were headed to Philmont for NAYLE. Once in the shuttle, it was a four-hour ride north through the high New Mexico desert into the Philmont Scout Ranch, which covers over 137,000 acres. I remember thinking: “wow Philmont is really GREEN!” The NAYLE course started the next day, so we had a chance to check out Philmont Headquarters, the trading post, and especially the dining hall, where we were surprised when they served us some of the best camp food we’ve ever eaten.

The next morning, all of the NAYLE participants (50 youth and approximately 20 staff), headed to Rayado Ridge, the Philmont base camp where the NAYLE course is held.

From this point forward, we (Kurt & Liam) separated into our respective Crews and each had very different experiences.

After a fifteen-minute bus ride and a fifteen-minute hike up the ridge, with full packs, everyone filled into the dining hall/ classroom at Rayado Ridge to have lunch. All of the meals were the same type of meals a regular Philmont trek would have. After lunch, all the Crews went to their campsites to get situated, change, and write in their journals.

Throughout the week, the simulations and learning sessions were educational and entertaining. Kurt’s Crew, The Cimmaron Citos, were able to accomplish all of their objectives, and a lot of fun doing the activities. One day they were trying to get over and through the challenge course elements; another night they set up camp in the backcountry with the stars shining brightly overhead; and the last day, they hiked up the Tooth of Time (A mountain topping out at over 9000 feet elevation). The value of teamwork was strongly emphasized throughout the week. The participants were always laughing and joking with each other while they grew closer and more cohesive each day. In the evenings, everyone would meet in the dining hall to have a snack and sing Scout songs from the songbook. The spirit with which the participants and staff conducted themselves made for several enjoyable evenings

Venturing Staff Advisor

NCAC-VOA President

Ben Hazekamp Ben.Hazekamp@Scouting.org

Laura Herbig President@Venturing-NCAC.org

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www.NCACBSA.org/Venturing

Sea Scouting Sea Scouts on the Mountain

apex at noon - Sea Scouts looked to the skies with their sextants and made their calculations to find their location.

Fires. Sinking sailboats. Piracy on the high seas. These were all on the agenda during the 2016 Sea Scout Winter Training at Catoctin Mountain National Park. Hosted by the Chesapeake Flotilla (representing Councils around the Northern Chesapeake Bay) Winter Training is one of the largest gatherings of Sea Scouts on the Eastern Seaboard. With another sold-out year, Sea Scouts from 22 Ships across 5 states and one visitor from Hong Kong gathered at Camp Round Meadow for a weekend of maritime training, sports, virtual bowling and a dance contest.

So what exactly do Sea Scouts do on a mountain in the middle of winter? They learn all those ground-skills needed before they go out on the open water. The event opened with Ethan Harris from Ship 258 in Colonial Beach performing a very “Hendrix” rendition of the National Anthem on his electric guitar - a hit with the Scouts present.

There were knots - lots of knots - knots that most people have never heard of and may never hear of in their life. But for the Sea Scouts - these are skills that are required at the expert level.

Even the common Bowline Knot must be tied in seconds and be ready to secure a boat to a piling in short time: after all, a 19,000 pound sailboat doesn’t stop because the Scouts weren’t prepared. In a collision between a sailboat and a dock - nobody wins. So a Sea Scout MUST be prepared.

There were a dozen Scouts who earned their “Boating License” (the NASBLA Boater Safety Training), OffShore Safety, Block & Tackle, and much more - including a course known simply as “SPAM” but taught by a professional chef.

However, as the old saying goes: All work and no play makes Jack a dull guy. So as the day wrapped up, the unstructured fun began. Debuting for the first time, the Catoctin Cub (aka “The Reuben”) was a central competition among ships. (If you are amazed at what adults will do for a patch of cloth, you’d be more amazed at what Scouts will do for a gold-painted chia pet.)

In addition to attendance, volunteer instruction and other skills, Ships competed for points in a Wii Bowling Tournament where Scouts used the instruction projectors to create larger-than-life bowling alleys in the dining hall. Others competed in a larger-than-life dance competition. There was a 2-on-2 basketball tournament in the camp gym. (This gym is used by the White House and Camp David, so Sea Scouts were literally following in the footsteps of Presidents.)

There were toys - lots of toys. In the ever-popular Piloting and Navigation class, Scouts learned to use dividers, parallels, slide-rules and more. The ability to find your location on a nautical chart and calculate your speed and distance from a safe harbor can make the difference between docking for the night, or waiting for the tide to come in. The difference could be a 9-12 hour delay if we get it wrong.

Sunday morning concluded with an Interfaith Scout’s Own led by Monsignor John Brady, a Change of Watch for the Chesapeake Flotilla and awarding the Catoctin Cup. Upon reading orders from the Rear Commodore, Aidan Wiecki (Ship 100, NCAC) assumed the Boatswain’s job from Addison Lash (Ship 361, Baltimore Council). A Boatswain is similar to a Boy Scout Senior Patrol Leader, or a Venturing President. Ship 212 was awarded the first-ever Catoctin Cup, named for one of their own Scouts who actually dropped the trophy and had to spend 3 hours tediously reassembling it with super glue. But a Scout is Thrifty, and a Scout can be determined as well. And for his effort, the Catoctin Cup became known as “The Reuben” - must like the Oscars and Tonys.

Some skills are long-held traditions in the sailing community. The US Navy recently announced the return of the traditional sextant as a key tool for navigation. No longer is it enough to use GPS. Sailors must have backup at sea when the computers fail. So as the sun reached its

After cleaning the camp top to bottom, the Sea Scouts departed knowing they would gather again in just a few short weeks at the Northeast Region Bridge of Honor in Swedesboro, NJ. Onward. Upward. Then off to sea!

Sea Scouting Staff Advisor Roger Chatell Roger.Chatell@Scouting.org

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Outdoor Adventures

K E R t u o T c S

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Join us at one of more than 20 regional Cub Scout

Day Camps held between June and August 2016.

Activities Camps offer many traditional Scouting activities like archery and BB guns, crafts, nature study, games, and fishing.

The program is not specifically achievement-oriented, however Scouts have many opportunities to earn belt loops, pins, and other awards.

Online Registration Online registration is available now. Each Tiger Cub must have an adult partner attend camp with them, and one additional adult is required for every five Boys to escort the “aviators” through camp.

To register for day camp contact your Pack Coordinator. Not sure who that is? Ask your Cubmaster or Committee Chair. Registration fees include a camp T-shirt, patch, water bottle, and all the supplies needed for a week of fun! Please note some camps’ fees may be different - check the website at www.NCACBSA.org/DayCamp.

Before April 17, 2016: Before May 15, 2016:

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Adult parents serving full-time on camp staff get one free registration for their Cub Scout! Registered Scouts aged 14 or over who serve full-time on camp staff get a $75 credit to Goshen Scout Reservation or service hours!

Have questions?

Contact your District Executive or District Day Camp Director for more information.

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Training University of Scouting 2016

NYLT

Join us this Summer for the Boy Scouts of America premier Youth Training.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

REGISTER today. www.ncacbsa.org/nylt 19 – 24 June 2016 10 – 15 July 2016 31 July – 5 August 2016

Aquatics Committee Get ready for great opportunities from the Council Aquatics Committee! We have a great series of courses designed for Scouts and Scouters alike. If you are looking for aquatics awards, merit badges, skill proficiency, or improving your unit program, we have several opportunities. All courses are listed on the NCAC website under “Outdoors” and “Aquatics”, and registration is open.

For Scouts and Scouters preparing for summer camp, we offer pre-camp swim classification test on June 6 at the Camp Snyder Pool. For Scouts who might be a bit nervous about swimming, Aquatics Committee members will work with Scouts to help them meet the requirements. Camps always reserve the right to re-test anyone, but this gives Scouts the opportunity to practice an event in a safe environment in preparation for summer camp activities.

Interested in Scuba Diving? The Aquatics Committee will offer an opportunity to earn the Scuba BSA Award on June 19 at the Camp Snyder Pool. Scuba BSA is an introductory/try-it Scuba experience that does not result in Scuba certification. If you are interested in Scuba certification, the Committee will host a Scuba

Program Director

Don Durbin Don.Durbin@Scouting.org

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merit badge session at the end of July into August.

Scouts who complete the requirements will earn PADI diving certification, the Scuba merit badge, Scuba BSA Award, and Snorkeling BSA Award. The course is open to adults also, and Scouters who take the course will earn PADI diving certification, Scuba BSA Award, and Snorkeling BSA Award.

Preparing for a swimming or canoeing/kayaking activity? BSA requires, at a minimum, Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training. These two courses are offered online at My.Scouting.org. BSA also encourages leaders to take the Swimming and Water Rescue Course and the Paddle Craft Safety Course, which are hands-on, in/on water training for supervisors of any Scouting swimming or boating activity. These courses cover the skills needed to meet Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat policies applied at the unit level. The training consists of a classroom portion and water sessions. Safe Swim Defense training and Safety Afloat training are prerequisites for these courses as is passing the BSA swimmer test. These courses are open to youth at least 15 years old and adults. We offer several courses throughout spring, summer, and fall.

Interested in being a Lifeguard at summer camp or wanting to expand unit water safety? Starting in May and

Margee Egan Margee.Egan@Scouting.org

into June, we will host a Lifeguard Course. Participants successfully completing the requirements will earn both BSA and American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

The course is open to Scouts at least 15 years old and adults. Participants should be strong swimmers. This year for the first on 23-24 April, the Committee will also host a BSA and ARC Lifeguard Review Course.

Additionally information and registration for all training can be found at: NCACBSA.org/Aqua.

One final comment…the National Aquatics Task Force is in the final stages of updating requirements for the Paddle Craft Safety Course. The new course will include Basic Canoeing, Basic Kayaking, River Canoeing, and River Kayaking components. The river courses cover skills beyond the basic course skills that are important for conducting safe float trips. The river courses also are ideal training for the many NCAC crews heading to Northern Tier Adventure Bases. We need a planning team to help implement the new training. If you are interested, please contact Jason Wesbrock at jaw_ncac_aquatics@yahoo.com Have a great, fun-filled, and safe summer!

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STEM

Science | Technology | Engineering | Mathematics UPCOMING EVENTS

STEM Awards

By Melissa Kuehnert

Human to Mars Summit

Cub Scouting is for the mind as much as it is for any other part of a Boy’s life and this year some of the Cubs of Pack 1191 used their minds to achieve some remarkable things in the pursuit of STEM education.

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It has a deep impact on the lives of the country and especially on the lives of those still in the education system. In school and scouting and even at summer camp the STEM intuitive can be felt and seen by children as well as their families.

In 1983, after the publication of “A Nation At Risk” by the National Commission on Excellence in Education, the United States began addressing lagging Math and Science rankings in the international sphere. This entailed a significant change in education, government funding, job creation and immigration policies over the course of the next few decades.

The US department of Education and the National Science foundation together run the STEM education coalition to advocate to State and Federal policy makers “on the critical role that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education plays in U.S. competitiveness and future economic prosperity.”

According to their official website, the Boy Scouts of America has their own program “to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fields through existing programs. From archery to welding, Scouts can’t help but enjoy the wide range of STEM-related activities. To support this initiative, the BSA developed the Nova Awards program so that youth members have fun and receive recognition for their efforts.”

There are two major awards for STEM achievements in Scouting, the Nova award and the Supernova award.

The Nova award requires each scout to cover one component of STEM-related advancement. For Cub Scouts there are seven possible avenues and rewards to pursue; the first achievement comes with a patch and the following six with a pi (п) pin.

The Luis Alvarez Supernova Award (for Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts), named in honor of the great experimental physicist and Nobel Prize winner, is one of the hardest achievements to earn for a Cub Scout. This year 5 of Mount Airy, MD Pack 1191 Cub Scouts earned the challenging Supernova Award. This award with its many requirements is seldom handed out with only 14 earned throughout the whole district this past year. In order to receive it Boys must complete the requirements found at Scouting.org/STEM.

May 17, 2016 evening | GWU in Washington DC The Human to Mars Summit will bring together a captivating speaker panel including Bill Nye the Science Guy, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, author of The Martian Andy Weir, educational entertainer Janet Ivey and more.

On Tuesday, May 17th from 5PM to 7:15PM, H2M is producing interactive workshops for scouts to earn Nova Awards at George Washington University! In one workshop, Cub Scouts may work on requirements 3 & 4 of Out of this World and in another Boy Scouts will earn requirements 3 – 6 of Shoot!

Both workshops are free, but registration is required.

H2M has also offered free admission to scouts and scouters for their opening day panels. If interested, see the NCACBSA.org/STEM to sign up.

STEM UNIVERSITY June 18, 2016 | Camp Snyder in VA Want to learn about Nova and Supernova Awards? Learn about STEM activities, events and resources in NCAC? Get trained as a Nova Counselor and Supernova Mentor? Join us at STEM University! NCACBSA.org/STEMU

Cubs Scout STEM Day Camp!

July 18-21, 2016 | Camp Snyder in Haymarket, VA This is a special week at Camp Snyder which you don’t want to miss! Scouts will participate in all of the shooting sports and outdoor activities that Snyder has to offer, but they will also learn about geology and pan mine for gems, build electronic airboats for a raingutter regatta competition, and design Mars Rovers. Cub scouts may earn 3 of the newly published Nova Awards! Join us NCACBSA.org/STEM.

STEM Week at Goshen Scout Reservation July 31 – August 6, 2016 | Camp Marriott in Goshen Scout Reservation

Members of the pack to receive the award were: Declan Brennan, Ajay Cunnane, Nate Davi, Todd Johnson and Evan McLaurin. In addition, Ajay Cunnane was also awarded the Tech Talk! Nova award on the same night.

STEM Advisor

James Hamlin James.Hamlin@Scouting.org

STEM Coordinator

Trisha Dalal STEM@NCACBSA.org

Boy Scouts and Venturing Scouts, did you know that you can earn a complete Nova Award at Camp Marriott this summer? Join the Specialty week either with your troop or as an individual.

You’ll select from a myriad of options including Trail to Eagle, COPE, aquatics adventures and learn about the STEM principles on your way to a complete Nova Award!

For information on all STEM programs, visit NCACBSA.org/STEM.

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Advancement & Recognition Religious Awards For a complete list of religious awards, including chartered partners, go to NCACBSA.org/ReligiousEmblems.

ALEPH Samuel Foosaner CHI-RHO Noah Zeglin GOD AND CHURCH Brendan Smith GOD AND FAMILY Jaidden Acosta Liam Acosta Timothy Baker Ian Barber Malachi Beatty Ethan Behle John Blackadar III Joseph Blumberg Travis Bristow Gunner Burgess Caleb Collins Sean Commerford Isaac Cooley Yared Daniel Evan D’Antoni Jeffrey Dean Cole Deaso Konil Draligelis Matthew Drew Joseph Edwards Carter Elliff Mauricio Eppard Jake Felsted Dineth Ferdinando Hunter Freeman Jeremy Friend Drake Frye Travis Furlow John Galliard

John Garville John Garza Isaiah Gervasi Isaiah Girton Ian Glosemeyer Aidan Goldsmith Jack Gray Ryan Hadley John Hatzis Nathaniel Hawkins Austin Heflin RJ Henderson Carter Hendrickson Benjamin Herald Ethan Hill Randolph Jacobs Carter Jensen Elijah Johnson Brayden Kemp Nathaniel Lamoureux Casey Laycock Oliver Lewis Israel Lopez Jacob Medley Philip Michael Zac Mileo Tristen Millsaps Harrison Mitchell Joshua Nash Logan Newland Jack Nugent Sammer Omary Carlos Ortiz Trey Patrick Gavin Peppler Tucker Pittman Jack Platt Nathan Poje Zachary Pownall

David Reddinger Baran Sayan David Seveland Samuel Sipe-Card Wes Songer Brandon Spaulding Henry Steene W. Thomas Stephens, IV Tristan Stoltz Paul Stratman Ephraim Swenson-Reinhold Christian Tuttle Hank Valentin Steven Vilcheck Andrew Westphal Kenneth Westphal Owen White GOD AND LIFE Andrew Ashley Geoffrey Behrend Robert Bork Justin Byun Robert Clough Conor Page Colton Wilson GOD AND ME Jeremy Beeson Isaac Bodge Anderson Brown Nicholas Budde Mavrick Burgess Coleton Burroughs Chase Busold Jack Busold RJ Coad Hector Colin-Santiago Austin Colvin

Evan Commerford Elijah Cooley Aiden Creech Thomas Dreier Leland Evans Noah Freeman Caleb Garza Kaleb Goff Ethan Goldsmith Everett Hannum Chase Harkness William Heath Joshua Henderson Santiago Hettinger Laurent Hourcle Joseph Hummer Blake Hutcherson Brandon Johnson Gabar Joshua Christopher Kauffman Andrew Kessinger Wesley Kronenberg Adam Lane Savion Logan Matthew McClanahan Kingston Morgan Ryan Morgan Aiden Newland Josiah Pape Carmine Petrecca Adam Poje Kayden Pufkus Cameron Pultz Joshua Quick Desmond Rafferty Tanner Revoir Trey Roberts Han Russell Seth Sanders

Trenton Senavanh Cameron Smith Mark Stanley Eli Stevens Samuel Tibbetts Malachi Weitz Riley Wierenga Michael Wilcox Isaac Workman William Zabriskie GOD AND SERVICE William McDonnell Jeffry Smith MACCABEE Micah Bierman Jonah Boles Charles Cowan Joseph Foosaner Ethan Goldberg Jackson Greene Zachary Schneider Zachary Sweatt Joseph Vaisman PRAY FOUR STAR Andrew Ashley Geoffrey Behrend Conor Page RELIGION AND FAMILY Kweli Phillips ST. GEORGE Madison Joiner THAT OF GOD Asa Mcclendon

Meritorious Awards

We thank and honor these Scouts who were recognized for performing heroic and meritorious actions, we would like to show the gratitude of the people they went above and beyond to help, sometimes at risk to their own safety.

Max Gelbach Old Dominion District Troop 4673 National Certificate of Merit

Advancement Chair Alan Deter alandeter@verizon.net

David Hoddinott Potomac District Troop 447 National Certificate of Merit

Dalton Newsome Western Shore District Troop 1684 Medal of Merit

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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 December 3, 2015 and March 22, 2016.

Unit#

Name

Aquia District Quartermaster Ship 212

Reuben Levin

Chain Bridge District Quartermaster Ship 1942 Ship 1942

Myles Kehoe Gallagher Molly Elkin Sternberg

Old Dominion District Quartermaster Ship 1115

Gerard Allan Souser III

Old Dominion District Summit Crew 4522

Gerard Allen Souser III

Appalachian Trail District Troop 217 Troop 792 Troop 2017 Troop 217 Troop 1023 Troop 268 Troop 1770 Troop 792 Troop 278 Troop 1066 Troop 1023 Troop 1066 Troop 268 Troop 792 Troop 2017 Troop 476

Robert Edward Barker Gregg Riley Bortz Nicholas Anders Browning William Cathey Diederich Zachary John Ferraro Christopher Gary Hiden Paul Stanislaus Hinch, Jr Zachary Noah Hood Aidan Chucran Merrill Brian Paul Nelle Carl Thomas Powell Ethan Jacob Smith Nicholas Andrew Sparacino Robert Francis Thompson William John Traube Gregory Jacob Trone

Aquia District Troop 1425 Troop 1945 Troop 142 Crew 1945 Troop 1717 Troop 840 Troop 907 Troop 516 Troop 516 Troop 1425 Troop 940 Troop 1889 Troop 63 Troop 94 Troop 1717 Troop 1410 Troop 907 Troop 94 Troop 199 Troop 907 Troop 63 Crew 1945 Troop 199 Ship 212

Derek Clements Avery Caleb Robertson Brodie Nicholas Christian Buckner Joshua Lamoni Burdsal Devlin Maxwell Buszta Nicholas Quinn Cook Brian Charles Dill Andrew Charles Goshorn, JR Matthew Jacob Havrin William Andrew Haynie Noah Porter Orion Ingram David Blake Elbert Jones Carl Ryan Jones Kyle Frederick Matteson Sean Patrick McGraw Shawn Thomas Moulton Joshua Lee Pope Jonathan Fisher Riggs Alec Joseph Rossi James David Russ Timothy Nevitt Schafer Jason David Scotto Trevor Wayne Wisecup Patrick Glenn Wright

Bull Run District Troop 1196 Troop 1833

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Johnathan Jay Beardall Matthew Robert Brandt

Unit#

Name

Troop 1371 Troop 608 Troop 1182 Troop 1196 Troop 1188 Troop 608 Troop 1833 Troop 91 Troop 226 Troop 1372 Troop 91 Troop 554 Troop 671 Troop 581 Troop 554 Troop 1368 Troop 608 Troop 1882 Troop 554

Joseph Hunter Fleming Sean Patrick Flournoy John Edward Harbour Jacob David Johnson Thomas Riley Liles Brendan Christopher Maguire Tyler Clayton Michael Thomas Paul Moore Logan MacKenzie Moss Alexander Mathew Petsopoulos Ryan Audbrey Pugh Andrew Paul Quinan William Joseph Riordan Ethan Watson Seitz Alex Michael Sprinkle Benjamin James Thiriot Alexander Michael Wells Zachary Wayne Witham John Francis Wunderly

Catoctin Mountain District Troop 1070 Troop 628 Troop 628 Troop 727 Troop 470 Troop 727 Troop 274

Dominick James Acierno Ryan Tyler Davis Justin Edward Friday Stephen Lowe Jacob Robert Manley Paul Bird Slotwinski Connor Patrick Tierney

Chain Bridge District Troop 821 Troop 106 Troop 648 Troop 1128 Troop 652 Troop 1128 Troop 1128 Troop 111 Troop 162 Troop 869 Troop 167 Troop 167 Troop 1130 Troop 162 Troop 1916 Troop 149 Troop 652 Troop 1130 Troop 141 Troop 1128 Troop 1128 Troop 162 Troop 638 Troop 162 Troop 149

Joshua Neal Allen Jeffrey Ryan Bloom Zephren Bivens Collinson Steven Corcoran Torin Lee Dunn Daniel Steven Englund David Lee Fraley III Christopher David Gaines Locklin A. George William Gerber Franklin David Gomez-Saavedra Jacob Dean Grohmann Michael R Harris Jonathan Hartley Haun Philip Richard MacKey Edward G McDonald Michael Edward Mizusawa Nadim Alexander Najjar Conner Martin O’Malley Cole Austin Overturf Charles Dickerson Pruett Stephen Blair Ray Alexander Paul Rinn Martin Kerstiens Romero Caleb A Watada

Colonial District Troop 680 Troop 1183 Troop 129 Troop 4077 Troop 1515 Troop 112

Aaron Carl Ault Barrett Jack Banfield Owen Moffat Biesada Julian David Bown Charles Colby Gunnar erik Cukor

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Name

Troop 133 Troop 301 Troop 888 Troop 680 Troop 654 Troop 1103 Troop 118 Troop 888 Troop 301 Troop 135 Troop 131 Troop 899 Troop 654

Colin Joseph Dickens Zachery Walter Ellis Carter William Engvall Patrick Matthew Gallagher Cooper John Hanson Joshua Taylor Keith Nathaniel Gordon Loos Dominic Anthony Mancini Harry Lee Monroe Dennis Connor O’Keefe Michael Alexander Rhodes Stanislav S. Yatskevitch Ethan David Yohannan

George Mason District Troop 152 Troop 349 Troop 152 Troop 1113 Troop 1143 Troop 895 Troop 13 Troop 979 Troop 1887 Troop 918 Troop 918 Troop 1887 Troop 187 Troop 152 Troop 152 Troop 987 Troop 1887 Troop 987 Troop 187 Troop 976 Troop 681 Troop 918 Troop 13

Joshua Alexander Cohen James Ritchie Englander Cameron Capen Farmer James Ian Frazier Jackson Kimzey Freidberg Grant Z. Goodwin John Moran Hession Matthew Josef Kaufer Kyoung Min Kim Daniel Francis Klein Jonathan Adam Klein David Henry Knapp Denton Wayne Knight Erickson James McIntosh Sean Hugh Alsop McLeod Robert Alexander Phillips Ian Joseph Pimenta Maximus Dylan Schmorrow Jason Nicholas Schumacher Joseph Patrick Skoff Leon Wu Tan James Nathan Whitaker Conrad James Whittaker

Goose Creek District Troop 1106 Troop 163 Troop 163 Troop 572 Troop 2970 Troop 1910 Troop 998 Team 1174 Troop 2970 Troop 998 Troop 1550 Crew 953 Troop 163 Team 116 Troop 711 Crew 1173 Troop 962 Troop 961 Troop 998 Troop 962 Troop 2970 Troop 1430 Crew 1550

Jacob Glenn Adams Henry Ragland Baime Campbell Hayes Baker Carter Lee Beatty Brian Bailey Biggs Anson John Brasselle Charles Steinhoff Buskirk Jayson Donald Call Joseph Alexander Challis Eion Edward Cowing Stephen Patrick Cypher Tyler Randall Davis Michael Robert Dragon Isaac Reid Duke Carlos A Fernandes II Ephraim Elijah Hall Matthew Ryan Herrity Matthew Parker Holdridge Kevin Edward Hollis Samuel James Hoskinson Caleb Montgomery Jones Devyn Leonardo Kreb John Miguel Kuempel

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Name

Troop 1154 Crew 953 Troop 966 Troop 572 Troop 1910 Troop 2012 Troopo 572 Crew 953 Troop 1154 Troop 1910 Troop 966 Troop 969 Troop 1167 Troop 998 Troop 1158 Troop 953 Troop 711 Troop 1158 Troop 2970 Troop 572 Troop 997 Troop 2970 Troop 1154 Troop 1159 Team 921

Austin Wyatt Laws Cooper Ryan Lush Kevin S Lynner Daniel Douglas Megill Andres Merida-Rico Zachariah James Miller Claudio Ricardo Molina Isaac James Peterson Geoffrey Scott Pierce Ryan Andrew Raffensperger Christopher Shea Roth Mason Garrett Schultz Dallin Trent Seager Charles Lee Spradling Siddharth Srivatsan Joshua Quayle Stevenson Benjamin Michael Strickland Aaron Jasper Talbert Zachary Hunter Tarble Christian Andrew Tessman Garrett Edward Verfurth Liam Alexander Wallace Christopher Ryan Yehle Wyatt Robert Zabela Joseph Steven Carter

Mattaponi District Troop 791 Troop 1777 Troop 1404 Troop 173 Troop 179 Troop 835 Troop 191 Troop 165 Troop 191 Troop 325 Troop 170 Troop 179 Troop 172 Troop 191 Troop 179 Troop 171

Edward James Adams Alexander Lee Amory Nathan Eric Arcement Andrew Ronald Joseph Buck Richard Luis Crespo Noah Richard Domikis William Lawrence Filkoski II Phillip Herndon Gaul Daniel Thomas Lewis Samuel Joseph Mathes-Elhabbal Jacob Ryan Polcha Nicholas M. Ramsey Franklin John Rinko Nicholas Richard Robey Nicholas William Saraceno Timothy Allen Shinkle

Occoquan District Troop 295 Troop 1365 Troop 1369 Troop 1378 Crew 1357 Troop 1553 Troop 1392 Troop 1400 Troop 295 Troop 1356 Troop 1356 Troop 1400 Troop 1919 Troop 964 Troop 1396 Troop 1919 Troop 1369 Troop 1363

Joshua Paul Biggs Joseph Patrick Costello Kristopher Matteo Eggert Daniel Brian Horne Griffin Allan Houston Darwin Caleb Jensen Samuel Thomas Jones Nathan Stuart Kolkmeyer Brian Robert Lee Nicholas Eugene Melz Nathaniel Alexander Olson John Patrick O’Neil Patrick Andrew Ryan Anthony Edwin Sarac Aaron Thomas Scott Matthew William Sharp Ryan Patrick Warner Jeffry Glen Yancoskie

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Name

Old Dominion District Troop 994 Troop 995 Troop 1115 Troop 859 Troop 1145 Troop 1140 Troop 853 Troop 1511 Troop 688 Troop 859 Troop 1845 Troop 688 Troop 688 Troop 1511 Troop 688 Troop 688 Troop 875 Troop 1145 Troop 1145 Troop 688 Troop 859 Troop 4673 Troop 1849 Troop 856 Troop 1115 Troop 1140 Troop 853 Troop 1789

Simon Timothy Anderson Kevin Gerhard Andres Lucas Mark Antosh Joseph Paul Chetupuzha Kohl William Corrigan Charles Culberson Denman, IV James Ernest Ford-Lane Joel Benjamin Galloway Stephen Raymond Gedra Robert J. Gemperline Jean-Cluade Guill Ryan Hasken Andrew Charles Herbert Dallin Jacob Hodgdon Thomas Michael Johnson Zachary Charles Jordon Christopher I Karagiannis Nickolas Patrick Kreuscher Maximilian Thomas Kreuscher Bradley Wilson Lau David Anthony Moran Luke Francis Morris Joseph Carl Price Tony Jason Quispe Christian Dennis Schwien James Moncrieff Shackley Carl Stephen Smearman Thien-Lam Dai Vo

Patriot District Troop 1865 Troop 50 Troop 1965 Troop 1966 Troop 1533 Troop 1865 Troop 698 Troop 1524 Troop 1412 Troop 1965 Troop 1532 Troop 1345 Troop 1524 Troop 1965 Troop 1100 Troop 1412 Troop 1865 Troop 1965 Troop 1523 Troop 1345 Troop 1532 Troop 1525 Troop 1865 Troop 161

Cole Anthony Andray Michael Liam Boyle Alan Daniel Clark Parker James Condit Jakob Thomas Darling Jack Edward Donovan Joseph Essam Gouda Benjamin Ethan Jackson Daniel Jacob Klimkowski Conner John Krollman Eric Forrest Link George Edward Loughran, Jr John Michael Mumbach Carter Murray Thomas Nathaniel Nolan Jonathan Taylor Peace Aaron Jeffrey David Royce Jonathan Frederick Russell Michael James Ryan Riley Charles Schulte James Noel Snider Nathan David Troutman Carter Wesley Zenke Jordan Alexander Adamowicz

Piedmont District Troop 92 Team 1475 Troop 911 Troop 180 Troop 180 Troop 1187

Matthew Joseph Brooks Tristan Luke Brown Ho’ola O’ree Bush Jacob Phillip Coomer Logan Patrick Curley Brandon James Hawkins

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Name

Troop 1930 Crew 225 Troop 1177 Troop 360 Troop 10 Troop 92 Troop 175 Troop 10 Troop 1187

Devin Michael Jewell Reiden Tyvek Johnson Dustin Jay Lowe Jarod A. Rosensteel Alec Hamilton Sekelsky Jacob Anthony Sponseller Nathan Richard Teach Cullen Edward Turney Evan Michael Wasson

Potomac District Troop 773 Troop 1450 Troop 241 Troop 3 Troop 255 Troop 447 Troop 1450 Crew 27 Troop 944 Troop 447 Troop 461 Troop 3 Troop 461 Troop 1450 Troop 1300 Troop 265 Troop 1450 Troop 204 Troop 52 Troop 255 Troop 8 Troop 706 Troop 255 Troop 1427

Marley Maximilian Anstine William Bradford Barror Paul Anson Beck Matthew Zhang Blaisdell Paul Julian Boston Ryne Erich Culley Mark Nikita Davie Greyson Connor Favtti Davis Ian Baginski Granthon David William J Hoddinott Mark Emery Hornyak Tej Joshi Gabriel Trujillo Lederer Veeraj Paresh Majethia Samuel Allen Mansfield Spencer Ryan Morgan Jordan Muhangi Mwebaze Ryan Patrick O’Boyle Samuel Rush Raymond David Jerome Schlesinger John Battennfield Skilton Jude Charles Treacy William Alexander Watson Joseph Bradley Wiedemann

Powhatan District Troop 160 Troop 1313 Troop 1983 Troop 1257 Troop 1530 Troop 1018 Troop 20 Troop 1530 Troop 158 Troop 160 Troop 51 Troop 1983 Troop 1983 Troop 872 Crew 887 Crew 887 Troop 1313 Troop 157 Troop 157 Troop 673 Troop 1018 Troop 55 Troop 913 Troop 51 Troop 157 Team 839

Rishabh Anand Prithvi Raj Boinpally Matthew John Borden Kevin Matthew Bryan Daniel Francis Carney VII Benjamin Joseph Clark Joshua David Cotton Gianmichel D’Alessandro Matthew Richard Dasher Jacob Alfonso Grimm Martin Christopher Gryski David Richard Hadinger Benjamin Moroney Hadinger Daniel McKay Heaton Joseph Cristopher Jaco Nathan Forrest Johnson David Riley Joyner Andrew Michael Koss Andrew Michael Koss Albert Chandler Lee Sean Ross McKinley Justin Celestino Meeker Michael Patrick Mulhearn Benjamin Edward Neubauer Clayton Emmitt Newcomb Avery Michael Olsen

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Name

Troop 160 Troop 1018 Troop 673 Troop 1983 Troop 160 Troop 160 Troop 839 Troop 158 Troop 1970 Troop 673 Troop 1983 Troop 20 Troop 1257

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Mark Leonard Paes Stephen Latimer Pungello Buckley Robert Ross Matthew Joseph Sammartino Thomas Henry Sherrier Chang How Soh William Stone Stevens Matthew James Stewart Peter Benjamin Stluka Nicholas Craig Thomas Matthew Alden Weir Samuel Wilson Willett Benjamin James Yusman

Prince Georges County District Troop 1657 Troop 450 Troop 81 Troop 1657 Troop 1673 Troop 1657 Troop 1033 Troop 214 Troop 416

Jeffrey Christian Butler Keion Noeis Corujo Brian Anthony Draper Aaron Bernard Jordan Valeri Brian Loveless Amari Isaiah Outlaw Edward L. Ridley III Matthew Lee Sanderson Stephen Phillip Thomas-Dorin

Seneca District Troop 1760 Troop 1325 Troop 1094 Troop 1760 Troop 945 Troop 1429 Troop 1094 Troop 1094 Crew 1429 Troop 496 Troop 496 Troop 1094 Troop 945 Troop 1397 Troop 1094 Troop 829 Troop 945 Troop 829 Troop 489 Troop 489

Isaac Dustin Blaker Matthew Haldan Braisted Nathan James Bristor David James Dayton Matthew Joseph Dollar Ian Dennis Franke Granville Tyler Harris Steven Roark Clayburn Huntley Nathan Eugene Hurt Jason Thomas Kuldell Daniel James Miller Viraj Paul Andrew Eric Sherwood Jack Mitchell Sigler Dakota Robert Simons Aiden Hammer Teter Patrick Aidan Walker Robert William Wilbur Artem Sergeyevich Ziberov Jonathan Alexander Zwick

Sully District Troop 682 Troop 1104 Troop 1104 Troop 1104 Troop 1104 Troop 1137 Troop 1137 Troop 695 Troop 893 Troop 1137 Troop 695 Troop 695 Troop 682 Team 1826

Matthew C. Bentley Jonathan Jeffrey Burkher Matthew Scott Burkner Gavin Brice Camby Henry Thomas Clay Nicholas Anthony Fracyon Troy Alexander Fracyon Jacob Michael Gercken Austin Logan Orazio Huehn Arun Michael Maran James Jordan Marquess Daniel John Weagraff Patrick S. Willey Michael James Zanotti

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US Virgin Islands District Troop 7034

Ryan Patrick McCormack

Washington, DC District Troop 500 Troop 544 Troop 100 Troop 100

Simeon Alexander Crute Columbus Jared Giles Liam Duncan Kirkpatrick Bobby Daniel Swentkofske

Western Shore District Crew 428 Troop 561 Troop 1792 Troop 429 Troop 429 Troop 430 Troop 793 Troop 793 Troop 430 Troop 903 Troop 347 Troop 789 Troop 903 Troop 347 Troop 561 Troop 793 Troop 1792 Troop 347 Troop 429 Troop 1634 Troop 1634 Troop 903

Jeremy Ricks Anderson Michael Alexander Balaton Noah Marion Beall Elijah Michael Bissell Nathanel Joseph Brissette Chad Alexander Crisman Alexander Edward DePiazza Christopher Paul DePiazza Robert Victor Estes John Paul Gorman Noah Scott Halt Brian Alan Kinneer William Kirby Longsworth Brendan Edward Malone Jared James Mathe James Matthew Mayonado Ryan Kyle Pellegrino Noah Kingan Pockey Jeffrey Paul Seehase, Jr Ryan Seamus Tomasic Henry Alexander Vanderborght Joseph Stephen Zawislak

White Oak District Troop 1444 Troop 457 Troop 89 Troop 264 Troop 249 Troop 440 Troop 457 Troop 264 Troop 264 Troop 457 Troop 1444 Troop 264 Troop 1071 Troop 1444 Troop 96 Troop 96

Travis Burke Armbruster Albert Joseph Camut III James Louis Farinholt Anthony Pinto Fryer Andrew Patrick Greig Christopher Thomas Haley Daniel Jeremiah Jacobsen Nathaniel Paul Kinzer Matthew Thomas McDonald Aidan Joseph McGovern Levi Thomas Poe Adam Lewis Russell Patrick Daniel Sandford Robert Edward Schilling Ryland Niles Staples Trenton Hunter Wormley

Zekiah District Troop 1444 Troop 144 Troop 417 Troop 417

James Alexander Conrad Nathaniel Dudley Ralph William Liberati III Jacob Scott Snellings

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Congratulations

2016 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Class

CLASS HONOREE

John H. Graham IV, CAE

Steven R. Englund

Michael G. Long

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Jack Figel

Chauvon L. McFadden

Merritt Green

Peter Pantuso

Monsignor John Brady

Bobby R. Burchfi eld

Cory Cozzens

Paul D’Andrea

J. Spencer Dickerson

James Robert Doty

Gurvais C. Grigg

Edward G. Koch, M.D.

David Link

Congratulations

2016 Class of Silver Beavers

CLASS HONOREE

Hugh Redd

W. Scott Gray, IV

Peter Karl Lagerberg

Steven Wayne McDanal

Margaret Smith

Joseph H. Swartz

Edward A. Weeks

Randy D. Wilson

Robert D. Wood

Randolph Sailer Young

Melanie Anthony

David L. Astle

Peter “P-B” Bielak

Kristin Chioma

Anthony D. Crenshaw

Jonathan Etherton

J. Michael McKinney

Janet Ramos

William Shakelton

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Commissioner’s Corner 2016 NCAC Commissioner College Theme: Challenging Ourselves To Better Unit Service On March 12, 2016, NCAC Commissioner College welcomed special guests BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez, Northeast Region Commissioner Randy Cline, Area 6 Commissioner Charlie Morgan, and Assistant Area 6 Commissioner Ed Yarbrough.

As the inspiring keynote speaker, Tico Perez captivated commissioners and noncommissioners as he gave a glimpse into the future and shared what it means to be a Scouter.

Garry W. Lewis

Council Commissioner

Commissioner Support for the Goshen @ 50 Camporee NCAC is hosting a 50th anniversary camporee celebration for Goshen Scout Reservation Memorial Day Weekend May 27-29, 2017. Lot of commissioner support is needed to provide unit service at Camp Bowman, Camp Olmsted, Camp Ross and Camp Marriott, as well as a family camping area.

Staff positions available include a head commissioner and a staff of up to 12 commissioners for each camp.

Commissioners are also needed to support the program areas by providing program information and directions to Scouts.

If you are interested in staffing any of these positions, please send your contact information to Jim Hardter, Vice Chair Unit Service, 301-349-0023 or jhardter@msn.com.

The day began with 70 faculty members and guests gathering for an early morning Faculty Breakfast Meeting at Huntingtown High School in Three Rivers Service Area (Western Shore District) with our special guests. Area 6 guest speakers Ed Yarbrough and Charlie Morgan addressed the faculty, and the Area 6 Commissioner presented NCAC District Commissioners achieving 2015 JTE Gold Districts with a special recognition: John Patrick,Jr. (Aquia), Anthony Petruzzi (Powhatan), John Brown, Jr. (Chain Bridge), Mike Nepi (Old Dominion), Joseph Engelbrecht, Jr. (Patriot), Shawn Ireland (George Mason), Randolph Young III (Sully), Michael Saunders (Potomac), Joseph Pallone (Colonial), Richard Manteuffel (White Oak), Kurt Struder (Goose Creek), Mark Chipman (Occoquan), J. Michael McKinney (Western Shore) At the opening assembly, Northeast Region Commissioner Randy Cline welcomed attendees to the college with his opening remarks. We thank Order of the Arrow members for their dedicated and cheerful service in leading the opening and closing flag ceremonies and providing logistical support to

Long Live Commissioner Tools!

By Dom Bee NCAC CT Council Champion Assistant Council Commissioner, Aquia District With apologies to the French monarchy, this is a very accurate assessment of the new Information Technology (IT) tool used by commissioners to record data as it pertains to unit service. The previous system was rudimentary at best, was not user friendly and really did not provide the kind of data that is needed by commissioners to perform their duties in today’s data driven environment where management by metrics is the norm and provides a better way for decision making and managing unit commissioners.

Commissioner Tools (CT) is a significant improvement over the system it replaced and is really a force multiplier in terms of increasing the ability of unit commissioners to provide unit service and administrative commissioners to manage the delivery of said service and provide oversight over this critical element of Scouting.

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Now this did not happen by chance. This was by design.

As a result of the influence of the Commissioner Corps at BSA National, a decision was made to fix the problem and resources were committed to doing so. This was key. In addition, this effort was treated as a program and used program management best practices to accomplish the task. This was another critical success factor. One of the most important decisions was to generate operational requirements for this capability using a team of end users, IT professionals, professional Scouters and senior Scout volunteers.

There were four required capabilities and they became the foundation for the development of this new capability. These were that the new tool must support unit growth in Journey to Excellence criteria, help unit commissioners link units to district resources, have an improved capability to record unit contacts and provide tools to aid in on-time charter renewal.

the Commissioner College. Arrowmen also made their appearance when special guests National Commissioner Tico Perez (longtime involvement in the national OA committee) and NE Region Commissioner Randall K. Cline (longtime involvement in national OA shows and themes) received framed AmangamekWipit lodge centennial patches in appreciation for their dedication and cheerful service in support of our Commissioner College. Two OA activities took place in tandem with the Commissioner College. Youth arrowmen supporting Commissioner College had the opportunity to start their journey on the OA Master Trainer Track by attending an OA TrainThe-Trainer course or, alternatively, enjoy a fun beadwork workshop.

Scouters enjoyed an exciting day of classes as well as open forum of networking opportunities with the special guests! We congratulate all the award recipients.

Council Commissioner Garry Lewis presented the John A. Mack Council Commissioner Award of Excellence to Dominique Bee, ACC–New Unit Service and Commissioner Tools, with family members present.

Commissioner College Dean Julia Farr presented the Robert L. Dise Commissioner College Dean’s Awards to the following: Bronze: James Randall Witter (Patriot District), Silver: Debra J. Schenaker (George Mason District), Gold: James E. Sundergill (Catoctin Mountain District) We congratulate 9 Scouters who completed Commissioner Basic Training, 33 Scouters who completed the Bachelor of Commissioner Science, 6 Scouters who completed the

new Bachelor of Roundtable Commissioner Science, 22 Scouters who completed a Master of Commissioner Science, 23 Scouters who completed course work in the new Continuing Education program, and 21 Scouters who advanced in their Doctoral Studies. We congratulate Doctorate of Commissioner Science recipients Kristin Chioma, James P. Thomas, Sr., and James T. Stewart, who also received the Doctorate of Commissioner Science Knot Award.

We thank all those serving on faculty and all those attending training for their priceless contribution to the success of our Commissioner College. Please save the date for future Commissioner Colleges: March 11, 2017 - VA South Service Area March 10, 2018 - Montgomery Service Area March 9, 2019 - VA Central Service Area March 14, 2020 - Mountain West Service Area March 13, 2021 - Three Rivers Service Area

NCAC’s Journey to Excellence The 2015 journey of NCAC units was remarkable. As leaders planned their unit program to develop youth, they set their sights on a fun, proven path that produces the young leaders of tomorrow. We can attest to their leadership with scores on their Journey to Excellence (JTE). Of NCAC’s 1500+ units, 1245 achieved Bronze, Silver, or Gold. And 689 were Gold! Congratulations!

JTE is a measure of success. Yet, JTE can be much more. Imagine you are a Scout leader with a group of youth hiking up a mountain trail.

Imagine you reach an opening near the peak and look out across the valley onto the horizon ahead. You’re not at the end of the trail yet. More steps and perspiration await. But what a great moment to reflect. Look at what these Scouts accomplished and the adults who supported them. Perhaps we could have prepared better and made the climb easier. Ah, but the progress we’ve made! The trail offers some choices as we descend toward home; which path will make us stronger – and more cheerful?

We can use JTE like that pause on the trail.

Like taking a compass bearing while we hike, we don’t trudge along staring at the arrow and dial. Periodically we check the map and make an adjustment. Unit leaders should use JTE as a planning and leadership tool to check the path.

Importantly, leaders can use JTE as a chance to lift the group. Should we take the easy path down the mountain because some are tired?

Or should we take a little more challenging path and add some song to lighten the feet? At trails end, which will the Scouts remember? Which teach the life lessons we seek?

Commissioners have been on many of these treks. They get to see multiple units. As unit leaders pause at midyear and at other points along the trail, consider a chat with your commissioner on how your unit is doing.

Commissioners have perspective and ideas and are experts on JTE. With commissioner support, leaders can see opportunities for paths to even greater excellence.

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

A Gold Level District District Chair - Jim Schleckser (h) 301-765-0249 jimschleckser@IncCEOProject.com Commissioner - Mike Saunders (h) 301-468-9268 msaunder@verizon.net District Executive - Stephen E. Donnelly (c) 301-233-8821 Stephen.Donnelly@Scouting.org

Seneca

A Silver Level District District Chair - Gene Schaerr (c) 202-361-1061 gschaerr@gmail.com Commissioner - Gordon Henley (c) 301-943-9713 chenley@starpower.net District Executive - Ben Litten (c) 240-449-9337 Ben.Litten@Scouting.org

White Oak

A Silver Level District District Chair - William Totten wandst@juno.com Commissioner Richard (Rick) Manteuffel, PhD (c) 301-525-5542 (h) 301-482-0460 Commissioner@WhiteOakDistrict.org District Executive - Michael Werling (c) 703-350-8628 Michael.Werling@Scouting.org

Serving Montgomery County

Potomac District Klondike Derby 2016

By Rachel Krishnan The 25th Potomac District Klondike Derby was held this past January 15th–17th. Altogether 41 Boy Scout Troops, one Girl Scout Troop, two Venture Crews, one Explorer Post, and supporting OA and NCAC Staff converged at Little Bennett Regional Park on a very wet Friday. Roughly 790 people were checked in and 80 Derby sleds were judged in the rain Friday night. Sleds came in many shapes and sizes, with some appearing adequate for mushing huskies, one to sail the seas and some to defend a country! Fortunately the skies cleared overnight. Saturday’s unseasonably warm and pleasant weather made for a great Derby Day, with 73 patrols competing at 20 different stations testing Scout skills. Saturday afternoon local Webelos and their leaders/parents (over 170 in all) visited and tested their dens’ team-building skills at their own Derby games. Then they walked through the park observing the lashing, fire-making, knottying, shelter building, cheering, older Scouts manipulate their sleds through the course.

The 2016 Klondike Derby’s winning patrol, The Gravediggers of Boy Scout Troop 447, was awarded a commemorative flag at the evening

campfire after being entertained by various skits. A yummy flan was the Dessert Competition’s winning entry, created by the 501st Patrol of Boy Scout Troop 1449. Oscar Ferguson-Osborne of Boy Scout Troop 209 designed the winning patch for the 2017 Klondike Derby.

Also during the evening campfire the Order of the Arrow Brotherhood tapped out newly elected candidates. Sunday morning the annual friendly sled races commenced after several worship services. As the weekend wrapped up snowflakes began to fall. Mark your calendar now for next year’s Derby, which will be held January 27th–29th, 2017!

Medal of Merit Henry “Pierce” Goodenow, Pack 521 In the early morning of June 22, Pierce’s mother, Ginna, was taking her morning vitamins and tried to swallow them all at once. They lodged in her throat and she could not breathe. She tried drinking some water, but it only made things worse. Hearing something unusual, Pierce came to his mother and asked if she was choking. Seeing his mother’s response, Pierce called 911 and calmly reported that his mother was choking, then took the phone to his sleeping older sister, woke her and told her to confirm the address with 911. He then told his mother he was going next door to get the neighbor. He returned with David Rubenstein who asked Ginna if she wanted him to do the choking abdominal thrust maneuver. After two attempts, most of the pills had came up, but something could still be heard. By this time, Lella Rubenstein arrived and took over the phone. Pierce then said he would go next door to stay with the Rubenstein’s young daughter so she would not get frightened. When the EMTs arrived, they determined she should go to the hospital. Pierce calmly did everything he could.

Potomac District Awards Dinner 2016 Once again, it is time to recognize the hard work and achievements of the member of the Potomac District. Therefore please join us for our 2016 annual Awards Dinner. It will be a great time to visit with friends and have a good meal. Please register for the event. Absolutely no walk-ins will be accepted.

• When: May 3, 2016: 6:30 pm – 9:00pm (dinner served at 7:00pm) • Where: Our Lady of Mercy School (Potomac) Kennedy Room,

9200 Kentsdale Dr, Potomac, MD 20854 • Cost: $20.00 per person All registrations must be completed online with payment via echeck or credit card.

Registration closes - April 29.

Billy goat Hike on May 14, 2016 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ MontgomeryCountyScouting/

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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Arrowmen from Potomac Chapter of the Order of the Arrow will set up on the C&O Canal across from Old Angler’s Inn at 0900 Saturday. Scout Packs and Troops are invited to check in with the station for maps and information about the Billy Goat trail. Hike the trail and enjoy some beautiful views of the Potomac River and some challenging rock scrambling and stream crossings along the way. Scouts may mark the event with a Billy Goat patch; $2 each at the OA station.

Cub Scout Day Camp is Here!

4th Presbyterian Church School Day Camp (Potomac) Monday 07-25-2016 8:00 AM to Forth Presbyterian Church Friday 07-29-2016 5:00 PM 10701 S Glen Rd Potomac, Maryland 20854 Registrations for NCAC Day Camps must come through your Pack Day Camp Coordinator.

We cannot take individual registrations - they must come into the Program office as a Pack registration.- John Belbach bigbalbach@gmail.com

Veterinary/Pet Care Post at MCPAW

Students looking to pursue a career in veterinary shelter medicine, animal care and well-being, animal husbandry, or who just want to volunteer to work with the animals of the shelter & rescue are invited to join the new Explorer Post hosted by MCPAW (Montgomery County Partners of Animal Well Being). The MCPAW Explorer program will offer young men and women ages 12-20 hands-on experience as well as animalrelated volunteer efforts in the community, and prepare them to be better pet owners.

Volunteers are also needed! To volunteer for this program you must be over 21.

Students and families interested in joining are invited to attend the Post’s next meeting.

MCPAW is located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD 20855.

For any additional information concerning this program, upcoming meeting dates, or if you have any questions please contact Stephen Donnelly, Potomac District Executive, at 301-233-8821 or by email at Stephen.Donnelly@Scouting.org.

District News & Views Seneca District Tiger 500!

Start your engines! (Put tube socks on your arms and place cardboard box on body) Get Ready! Get Set! (To see the most adorable race you have ever seen) GOOOOO! (Have a blast running around in circles) The Tiger 500 is hands down the funniest activity that your son will participate in as a Tiger playing with a cardboard box. Tigers run around the circuit trying not to slip because of their lighting fast feet. Cheering and laughter filling the room as a taxi and a fire truck race around the left turns (NASCAR Joke). Parents helping their sons to make memories that they will carry on when they have children of their own. Siblings playing with their brothers and parents getting involved too.

At the end of the races we had a parent’s race. For many of them they could barely fit the boxes on their shoulders and for some they just had to put them on their heads and look through the arm holes. Every Tiger Den walking away with swag to show off to the other Cub Scouts in their Packs. Don’t you want to have this much fun too!? Don’t you want to come and join?

Then next year if you’re looking for a great activity for your Tiger Den please join us for the Tiger 500 at Gaithersburg First Baptist Church in Gaithersburg, MD. The Tigers are encouraged to build their speedsters beforehand but we have plenty of material to make sure they have the coolest car on the track. Keep on burning rubber, Tigers, and lead the way for future Cub Scouts.

Seneca District’s Ben Litten visited Camp Wall Seneca district was proud to have sent one of its district executives to Camp Wall, in St. Croix of the U.S. Virgin Islands during the month of February. Ben Litten spent two and a half weeks adventuring with two Boy Scout troops from Pennsylvania and Boston in Camp Wall’s pilot session. Camp Wall’s program offers three big adventures, as well as a day of service on the island.

Scouts from both troops attended the local agricultural fair which draws people from neighboring islands and boasts a weekend attendance of 30,000 people. The agricultural fair features local cuisine as well as arts and crafts made on the island.

National Capital Area Council has also forged a partnership with the National Park Service on the island.

The day of service was spent identifying trees and shrubs that are invasive species to the island. Scouts were able to learn about local plant life as well as do a good turn for the people of the island. The three big adventures,

White Oak District

District Achieves Gold Level in 2015’s Journey to Excellence

of course, were the highlight of the trip. Scouts were able to get an insiders tour of the island on a jeep tour, which took them through the rainforest to the beach on the lesser traveled roads. Snorkeling was also a big hit with Scouts as they explored the underwater trails of Buck Island Reef National Park which was teeming with turtles and tropical fish. The final adventure was a night time bioluminescent kayak tour through Salt River Bay. Scouts were able to hold a Cassiopeia Jellyfish and learn about the ecological processes of the bay and history of hurricanes that have left countless sea vessels marooned in the shallow waters.

Overall, Camp Wall’s reopening due to National Capital Area Council’s revitalization efforts was a great success. Michael Werling (White Oak) and Ben Litten will be running a five week session this summer for Scouts looking to adventure on the high seas.

Friends of Scouting

The White Oak District is proud to announce they received the highest level award available under Journey to Excellence (JTE), the Gold Level.

Among the many achievements were an increase in number of Scouts by 1.0%, a retention level of 83.5%, and meeting its goal for the Friends of Scouting (FOS) 2015 Campaign.

Friends of Scouting is National Capital Area Council’s annual campaign to support our Units, leaders, Scouts locally. The funds raised go back into providing programs including the Klondike Derby, the Regional Pinewood Derby, Day Camp, Summer Camp, and extensive training for adult leaders.

In addition, more than $120,000 worth of popcorn was sold. Without the dedication of our approximately 1,000 Scout Leaders, all of this would not have been possible. Finally, the White Oak District Order of the Arrow also attained the JTE Gold Level!

To give online please visit, NCACBSA.org/Give, click the Give to Scouting icon, scroll down to Friends of Scouting and click the link, then click on the Give to Scouting icon again. From here you can make a pledge or a contribution with a credit card. However, when pledging online, it is IMPORTANT to designate your unit number and White Oak for your District.

Our goal for 2016 is 100% participation. To continue providing world-class programs, we need your generous and loyal support. Please contact your district executive to schedule a friends of Scouting presentation for your unit.

Thank you for being a Friend of Scouting.

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Mountain West Appalachian Trail A Gold Level District

District Chair - Nick Maliszewskyj (h) 301-371-7070 maliszewskyj@gmail.com Commissioner - Melissa Udbinac (c) 240-626-5798 mludbinac@msn.com Field Director - Roger Chatell (c) 860-373-6588 Roger.Chatell@Scouting.org

Catoctin Mountain A Gold Level District

District Chair - Ron Layman (h) 301-788-7496 layman274@gmail.com Commissioner - Bill Desmond (h) 301-662-4151 BSPD1438@aol.com District Executive - Jonathan Miller (c) 248-417-0862 Jonathan.Miller@Scouting.org

Goose Creek

A Silver 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 Director - Peggy Durbin (c) 540-359-5335 Peggy.Durbin@Scouting.org District Executive - Matthew Johnson (c) 310-617-2537 Matthew.Johnson@Scouting.org

Powhatan

A Silver Level District

District Chair - Michael Dudzik (h) 703-577-7037 mcdudzik@yahoo.com Commissioner - Robert Mackichen (c) 703-282-9298 bobmackichen@gmail.com District Executive - Tejas Patel (c) 301-602-7124 (w) 301-214-9127 Tejas.Patel@Scouting.org

Serving Frederick, Loudoun, and Western Fairfax counties

Appalachian Trail District Join The Alliance As The Scout Spirit Awakens!

What: AT District Cub Scout Day Camp When: July 25th - 29th Where: Frederick County 4-H Camp & Activities Center (3702 Basford Rd, Frederick) Join us on a Galactic Trek in “Scout Wars: The Cubs Awaken” as our AT District Day Camp will be an out of this world opportunity for Cub Scouts to experience a wide range of Scouting Adventures...We are one of the few day camps with a POOL!!!

• Swimming/Water Rescue Skills • Archery Range • BB Gun Range • Outdoor Scout Skills • Explore S.T.E.M. Projects • Discover Nature • Show your Scout Spirit & Teamwork • Create Crafts • and Special Guests!!

Register through your Pack’s Day Camp Coordinator. Registration Deadlines: • Before MAY 20th - $210 per Scout • After MAY 20th - $230 per Scout Note: New Cub Scout recruits can register at the Early Bird Special pricing of $190 for Day Camp if they register for Day Camp within 60 days of registering as a new member.

Join Scouting and Cub Scout Bike Rodeo!

Join your Scout friends for a day of bike riding!

Registration is open to all Tigers, Wolves, Bears,

and Webelos (and elementary-age siblings). All Scouts will receive a Bike Rodeo Patch and visit stations to work on Adventure requirements for their rank (awarded by individual packs).

Bring your own bike & helmet!

Activities include: • Flat tire changing demo & bicycle inspections by Bike Doctor of Frederick Helmet fittings by SafeKids Coalition of Frederick • Rules of safe cycling, bike registration & loss prevention • Challenge Ride & Obstacle Course • Discuss two different types of bicycles and their uses • Learn and demonstrate proper hand signals • Do a safety check on your bicycle • Learn about bicycle-riding laws • Learn about a famous bicycle race or famous cyclist • Identify two jobs that use bicycles Where: Harley-Davidson of Frederick When: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 1:00-3:00 PM Cost: $5 per Cub Scout

First National Gathering of Venturers!

On behalf of all of our Venturing officers across the country, you are personally invited to join us at VenturingFest 2016. This special Scouting event at the Summit Bechtel Reserve will be the first ever national gathering of Venturers at a BSA high-adventure base.

With this event less than six months away, we need your help to spread the word within your council and among your friends. We are encouraging councils to send contingents to

Catoctin Mountain 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

ACC

The 2016 Catoctin Mountain District Day Camp is now open for registration! Please have your families visit cmddaycamp.org and select the Registration tab. Also, make sure these families communicate to your Day Camp Coordinator that they have registered.

All Day Camp Coordinators should reach out to Melody Bloxsom mabloxsom@comcast.net to make sure all documentation is in order for the Scouts in their unit.

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To schedule an interview, contact Program Director Nick Maliszewskyj at mbdoctor@comcast.net.

Camper Dates: August 15-20 (MondaySaturday) Staff Dates: August 15-21 (Monday-Sunday) Latest information and forms can be found at AIRYBSA.org.

Adult Staff Openings We are looking for additional adult staff members to support our Scout campers for the week. Some positions are non-teaching roles. If interested, please complete the Adult Staff Application Form at airybsa.org and/or contact Kurt or Nick.

CAMP DIRECTOR 2016 - Kurt Yankaskas (MrNoise1@aol.com) PROGRAM DIRECTOR 2016 - Nick Maliszewskyj (mbdoctor@comcast.net)

Medal of Excellence

Galactic Trek Cub Scout Day Camp

By LeMoyne Fletcher Catoctin Mountain District Day Camp Program Director

Field Director

Did you miss the interviews? It’s not too late!

Qualified Boy Scouts and Venturers are still needed to serve their fellow Scouts at Camp Airy BSA.

Jackson’s program has been launched in Maryland and is slated to go nationwide in the next 6 to 12 months.

James Morgan jpmorgan@hbp.com

Roger Chatell (c) 860-373-6588 Roger.Chatell@Scouting.org

Camp Airy staff are still needed!

Jackson, an 8th grader at Ballenger Creek Middle School in Frederick, MD was recently the recipient of a Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Grant for the development of a program to feed kids in the Blessings in a Backpack program.

A Silver Level District

Bill Schoonmaker schoonyScouter@hotmail.com

Be a part of history. For more details, visit summitbsa.org/venturingfest.

On March 16th, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan honored Jackson LeBlanc with the Governor’s Medal of Excellence for his work to feed hungry children.

Sully

AVP

VenturingFest 2016, and your leadership will be key in helping gather Venturers to attend this historic event.

If you are interested in being on the staff this year, please submit an application under the Registration tab. I anticipate we will have over 250 Scouts register this year. Given the “Galactic Trek” theme (which will have a huge focus on space exploration), the STEM program is again being applied to the curriculum.

Those attending will also have the opportunity to see many Star Wars characters who are being represented by groups that were extras in “The Force Awakens” film. I am confident this will be a camp to be remembered!

District News & Views Goose Creek District Expedition: Galaxy Trek! Journey to the stars Goose Creek District boldly goes where no Cub Scout has dared – Expedition: Galaxy Trek!

Journey to the stars for a fun filled, exciting week of Day and Twilight Camp.

Returning to the popular Loudoun County Fairgrounds from June 20th – June 24th, Cub Scouts from Tigers to Webelos, have the opportunity to enjoy Day Camp and the wildly popular Twilight Camp.

Goose Creek is currently the only District that offers a Twilight Camp option that runs from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm (Monday – Thursday.)

Twilight camp offers the best of Day Camp for those families who cannot attend during the day. While the Boys will not earn as many awards as they would at Day Camp, Twilight camp offers a great introduction to the BSA camp program while accommodating a family’s busy schedule.

At Day Camp participants will enjoy shooting BB-guns, archery, and slingshots. Science will teach the Boys with interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities that keep them engaged. In Crafts the Boys will build cool

projects. Sports and Den time are also offered.

Throughout the week, special events will keep the Boys delighted.

A mainstay tradition has been a late-week afternoon “Wet Down” by the Leesburg Fire Department. The LFD bring the fire trucks to the park and shoot 3000 gallons of water into the air from their big on truck water cannons.

The kids (and adults) run around under the mist and cool off.

Every year we have the nursing students from George Washington University come in and teach the Boys First Aid. This popular program will continue for its 3rd year. The interaction with the nursing students and the “life-like” hands on scenarios always leaves the Boys wanting more.

We encourage siblings to attend with their brothers – Day and Twilight Camp is a family adventure.

This is also a perfect recruiting tool for Packs.

Get those new Boys to camp – especially those Tigers! What better way to introduce the family to all Scouting has to offer? It’s a perfect spring JSN recruiting tool.

Join us from June 20th – June 24th at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds for Day and Twilight Camp - Expedition: Galaxy Trek!

Powhatan District

Introducing Bob MacKichan, Powhatan District – District Commissioner Powhatan District is proud to introduce Bob MacKichan as the new Powhatan District – District Commissioner.

Scouting has been a major part of Bob’s life since 1961 when, at the urging of his Eagle Scout father, he joined Boy Scouts in Pleasantville, New York, and later in the LA Area Council where he earned his Eagle Scout. He attended the 1964 National Scout Jamboree, served as a host corps delegate at the 1967 World Scout Jamboree and worked three summers at Camp Emerald Bay on Catalina Island.

As an adult volunteer, he served as Scoutmaster of Troop 55 of Great Falls, VA for eight years and was awarded the Scoutmaster’s Award of Merit. Currently he serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Eagle Advisor for the troop and has earned the Triple Crown

Sully District Pinewood Derby

for attending Sea Base, Philmont and Northern Tier. After serving as a Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster for the 2001 and 2005 National Jamborees, Bob has served as the Chairman of the NCAC National Jamboree Committee and contingent coordinator for the 2010 and 2013 Jamborees, as well as the upcoming Jamboree in 2017.

He has also served in various other positions for the council relating to the construction and operation of Camp Snyder and development initiatives. In 2011 Bob was recognized for his service to Scouting with the Silver Beaver Award and, most recently, he was awarded the NESA Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.

Bob is a partner in the Washington, DC office of the law firm of Holland & Knight. He and his wife have three grown children, two daughters and an Eagle Scout son and two grandchildren.

On March 5th the Sully District held its annually Pinewood Derby and Bakeoff at Liberty Middle School in Clifton, VA coordinated

by John Ferguson.

This year we had 123 competitors in the Pinewood Derby, 32 competitors in the Bakeoff, and over 300 spectators throughout the day.

Pictured are our division champions with the event coordinator, John.

Also coming this summer, Sully District will be holding its very own Twilight Day Camp!

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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

Serving Washington, DC, Prince George’s County, and Southern Maryland

Prince George’s District 2016 Good Scout Award recipient

Prince George’s District is pleased to announce that Mayor G. Fred Robinson will be our 2016 Good Scout Award recipient.

G. Frederick Robinson was elected as Mayor in April 1998 and re-elected in 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and most recently November 2015. He had previously served on the City Council from 1986 to 1994. He is a retired major of the Prince George’s County Police Department.

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Mayor Robinson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from George Washington University.

District Chair - Sanford Holman (h) 301-974-7067 sehdman@verizon.net Commissioner - William Hemsley (c) 202-768-0448 allwrits@comcast.net District Executive - Andrew Eacker (c) 540-454-8578 Andrew.Eacker@Scouting.org

Mayor Robinson and his wife Jacqueline have lived in Bowie since 1968. They are the proud parents of Timothy, Amy, Sarah, and Christopher.

Mayor Robinson has been active in youth sports and recreation programs for over 20 years. Mayor Robinson has grandsons in the Scouting program and has been a great supporter of the Scouts. He is also a member of Saint Edward’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Bowie Elks, Disney Bell Post 66 of the American Legion, and Lodge 89 of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Western Shore A Silver 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

Please help me to congratulate Mayor Robinson for receiving this great honor.

The award ceremony will to be held June 8th, 2016 at 8 am.

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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

Troop and Pack 1572 Host Community-wide Recruiting Event Troop 1572 Troop Historian On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Troop and Pack 1572 joined forces to host a communitywide recruiting open house in Accokeek, Maryland. During the daylong event, potential Scouts were greeted by the Scouts of Troop 1572 and introduced to a variety of Scout Skills and activities.

Twelve stations were set up to introduce Boys to the world of Scouting. Upon check in, prospective parents were given information about the program and provided with a map of the event area. The Boys were provided a card listing the stations and encouraged to visit all stations. Boys who visited all 12 stations (1st Aid, Rockets, knots, cooking, Allergy Awareness, etc) were rewarded with a prize.

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In addition to introducing the community to Scouting, Arrow of Light Scouts were able to complete a number of requirements needed to earn the Arrow of Light Award. Opportunities were available for current Scouts to complete advancement requirements, earn merit badges (Fingerprinting, Geocaching), and participate in fundraising events.

Overall, the event was a huge success.

We look forward to welcoming several new Scouts into our Pack and Troop as a result of the event, and congratulate our Scouts on their achievements and hard work.

Washington D.C. District It was a great season for Pine Wood Derbies!

The Washington, D.C. Pinewood Derby race was a great success thanks to some amazing leadership from volunteers Sam Daniel (Pack 538) and Jai Evans (Pack 544).

There were over 65 cars entered from all over the Washington, D.C. District. Any unit that is interested should come out next year and make sure to follow us on Facebook for future updates! www.facebook.com/DCDistrictNCAC

District News & Views Unit Spotlight We are now going to be spotlighting some of our outstanding units every quarter!

Pack 98 located in NE Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood! They are one of our largest Packs with over 90 registered youth!! They are charted

by St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. They are a unit we could all learning something from! Great job Pack 98!!! Keep it up!

Western Shore District Western Shore Scout Selected Eagle Scout of the Year The Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) has selected Evan Essex of Troop 1203 as the 2015 Maryland SAR Eagle Scout of the Year. Evan was selected from a group of 8 finalists, and will represent the state of Maryland in the SAR Arthur M & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award competition which will award $20,000 in college scholarships.

Evan is an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 1203 chartered to VFW Post 2632. He is a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow and a Venturer in Crew 793 chartered to the St. Mary’s Optimist Club. Evan is a senior at Leonardtown High School and plans to pursue a degree in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Evan was presented with the Maryland SAR Eagle Scout of the Year trophy and cash award at the society’s annual George Washington Luncheon held Saturday, February 20 at the Eagle’s Nest Country Club in Phoenix, MD. He was joined by National Capital Area Council, Deputy Scout Executive Jeffrey S. Berger. Evan was also awarded the SAR Eagle Scout Medal as the Maryland SAR Thomas Stone Chapter winner. The Thomas Stone Chapter covers Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.

The Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. The application consists of a two-page Eagle Scout Award Application Form, a Four-Generation Ancestor Chart and a 500-word patriotic themed essay. For his application essay, Evan wrote about the significance of the Battle of Trenton, and how the victory at Trenton provided a major boost in morale for the Continental Army, its leaders, the Continental

Photo credit: Brian Quillin Congress and the American people who were on the verge of giving up the cause of Liberty and Independence.

The Sons of the American Revolution is a Historical, Educational and Patriotic non-profit organization whose goals are to maintain and extend the institutions of American Freedom, an appreciation for patriotism, a respect for our national symbols and the values of American citizenship. Additional information about the Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Program is available at www.mdssar.org.

Zekiah District

Zekiah’s Spring Camporee “Trailing John Wilkes Booth,” was a huge sunny, windy, rainy, sunny,super-windy success! Scout skills, camping, outdoor cooking, and campfires never go out of style, but campers got to do that and learn some Civil War history from re-enactors on one of Charles County’s own historical treasures, Dr. Samuel Mudd’s farm. Kudos to the Camporee’s ringleaders, Chuck Loscocco, Bob Peregoy, Michele Bramell, and Robyn Kanter for putting on a singular event, and here’s a shoutout to Zekiah’s OA Chapter for some stellar campfire fun!

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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 Executive - Geoffrey Thomas (c) 301-861-6461 Geoffrey.Thomas@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 Silver Level District

District Chair - James Ashe (h) 703-255-3951 goreashe@aol.com Commissioner - Vacant District Executive - Victoria E. Mack (w) 301-214-9147 (c) 404-372-3460 VictoriaMack@Scouting.org

Old Dominion A Silver 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

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The Chain Bridge District has an annual tradition of featuring several district youth in our annual Oratory Contest. This event, under the leadership of District Chair, Jon Etherton, is a district-wide contest where the winning Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Sea Scouts and Venturers orators each present their speech at our district dinner. Without doubt, these presentations are the highlight of the evening and once again, each talk from our four finalist was delivered with enthusiasm and received in the same fashion.

On April 8 at the Marymount University, the Chain Bridge District honored Julianne Meany of Crew 2473 to receive the Chain Bridge District Orator of the Year Award. Julianne gave an inspirational and entertaining account of her experience as a member of Crew 2473, from her perspective as a young woman. Julianne spoke about her

Colonial District Pinewood Derby for 2016 Scouts arrived with cars constructed for speed and show. Every conceivable and inconceivable design! In addition to 65 Scouts registered to race for speed trophies and show categories, there were 10 siblings and 11 parents. That’s more than last year but some trophies went unclaimed. IF YOU MISSED THE EVENT, MAYBE THAT WAS YOUR TROPHY! The Colonial District Pinewood Derby Committee wishes to give a Great Big Thank You to Pack 614, Pack 680 and Pack 867 for bringing and manning the race tracks that made the racing possible and all the District Parents

Michael Fijalka To d a y we acknowledge a really terrible loss.

Michael Fijalka was, as you all know, exceptionally hard working, infinitely fair-minded, and most importantly, a fierce, fierce friend.

Therefore, I feel you have the right to know exactly how he died.

More important, you need to know how he lived. Not to tell you would be an insult to his memory. He loved life, loved Scouts, loved his friends and family. There is nothing he would not do for them. In his short life he touched many and although in that short life he spent half his time fighting to stay alive. Surviving four bouts of cancer, a blood clot to the brain, numerous other surgeries and troubles, he accomplished much in his short life.

who pitched in on jobs large and small to judge the show cars, to fold chairs at the end and helped check in cars before the Derby. Each year Packs volunteer to support this event and without their generosity this event would not be possible.

The top three finishers in each rank advanced to the final race. The 15 fastest cars in the Colonial District went head to head. The difference between the fastest and the slowest car in the final race was less than four tenths of a second. So that was some close racing!

Michael first and foremost was the epitome of a true Scout. Earning the Arrow of Light and making true friends as a Cub Scout and Webelos, he overcame physical disabilities to make the climb to Viewing Rock at Goshen Scout Reservation. As a Scout in Colonial District Troop 1509, he progressed through the ranks and had an impressive Scouting career: Eagle Scout at age 16, 54 merit badges, 6 Eagle palms, over 150 nights camping, attendee at National Jamboree, and the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor. He also continued in Scouting with Venturing Crew 80 and earned his Venturing Silver Award.

In high school he found himself in the theater program. He was in the cast for two musicals and was the lead in a student-produced one act earning him accolades and entrance to the Thespian Society. Michael became an accomplished miniatures game player and painter, opening a side business painting on commission. Michael gave back as well in service to his community and made every

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All four finalist were asked to speak that evening in addition to recognizing our 2015 Chain Bridge Eagle Scouts, nine Unit Scouters of the Year and our three District Awards of Merit recipients. Our sincere thanks and congratulations to Erin Freeman, Tom Jacobson and Jon Etherton for their well deserving District Awards of Merit that night as well.

Event Chairman, Dave Carlson, commented “It is always a pleasure to feature such fine young men AND women as well as the volunteers, for their great contribution to our district.” Congratulations to Julianne and our other young speakers, our 2015 Eagle Scouts and award recipients.

You make the difference in Chain Bridge!

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responsibility as a Crew member and also how she had also benefitted from the Crews’ active program. She’s been on countless adventures including a Philmont Trek, Sea Base and also completed our district 50 mile Alonzo Stagg Hike in March, in less than 18 hours!

Activities the youth will be conducting are: pitching a tent blindfolded, reading Braille, and playing catch with a beeping ball (for blind awareness); searching for safety pins in a bucket of rice (for neuropathy

The Colonial District Pinewood Derby Team must thank the Mount Vernon Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints whose generosity makes the center available to the Colonial District. The sincere thanks of the Pinewood Derby team go to Mr Larry Carr for his support of this event over the years and Mr. Lincoln Essig who has taken over from Mr. Carr this year. We want to offer another big Thank You to the Scout units at the Stake Center who come in Saturday to provide food and refreshments to our band of hungry racers.

Colonial District Committee Member Jeff Price once again provided leadership in running this event. effort to help find cures for blood cancer, first as honored teammate for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training, but then as a team member for a century ride and a half marathon. In all he raised over $8,000 for research and support to cancer patients.

Michael also completed college, despite the many setbacks in his path, with a BA in History, with a minor in Theater, both loves of his life.

Michael has been taken from us way too soon and he was certainly not done showing us all by example how to be physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. He truly exhibited all 12 points of the Scout law. Now the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds us, that though we may come from different areas and backgrounds our hearts beat as one. The bonds of friendship made with him and around him are more important than ever. Remember all this and we’ll celebrate a young man who was kind, and honest, and brave, and true. Right to the very end.

and decreased sensation); signing messages (for deafness awareness); tossing a bean bag and fishing with the dominant eye closed (for loss of depth perception); and participating in a listening task with headphones playing restaurant noise (for ADHD awareness).

The VOA-sponsored Venturing Forum Workshop will be held on June 14 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the LDS Stake Center located at 5911 Franconia Road in Alexandria. For more information please contact Jennifer Allred at Jennifer.Venture.Scouting@gmail.com

District News & Views George Mason District George Mason District’s 2016 Pinewood Derby Champion The 2016 George Mason District Pinewood Derby was at the Fairfax post of the American Legion on February 13th.

Special thanks to the Order of the Arrow and Chapter Advisor Roy de Lauder for coordinating the event, to American Legion Post 177 for

This year’s derby was a week later than originally planned due to January Snowzilla storm. Despite brisk temperatures, more than 100 Scouts representing 20 packs participated.

hosting the event.

Family members watched as Scouts raced for trophies at all levels, as well as the title of District Champion.

technical support for the derby this year. (sponsored by American Legion

Special thanks as well to Pack 1139 for providing the equipment and Post 180, Vienna, Virginia)

Old Dominion District Spring Programs Spring is finally upon us, along with spring and the warm weather comes a slew of quality programs from the Old Dominion District. Last month Old Dominion District leaders came together for the first ever official, Unit Key 3 Dinner. Sponsored by Trail’s End Popcorn and held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Annandale ward. The event was aimed at gathering all the unit key 3 members under one roof and discuss the direction of the district moving forward. It was well attended and lead to some great discussion. Championed by the District Committee, it was a great example of how we can work together to make things happen.

Soon thereafter Old Dominion leaders and Scouts came together for our Spring Camporee at Camp Snyder. Despite the wind chill, the troops stuck it out, even helping to set up campsites for the upcoming summer programs. Coming up are some great opportunities to get engaged in Old Dominion’s programs.

Touch a Truck On May 14th Old Dominion will be holding its annual Touch-aTruck community event at Mason District Park in Annandale, VA. Free to all the event will be full of community vendors and activities for the family. Come out, be a part of the action and bring some friends along while you’re at it.

Scout Strong 5K

Held at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, the event takes place on June 4th. The event is fun, competitive, and family oriented. Be sure to register before May 1st for the early bid special.

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Patriot District

2016 Patriot District Pinewood Derby: Another Great Day of Scout Fun timing engineer. Everyone enjoyed watching the racing instant replay via on loaner projectors and the racers took their turns starting each Speed heat with the newly-built starting plunger.

Also returning this year as Masters of Ceremony were Andy Chaves (Pack 1101 Cubmaster) and Joe Margraf (Troop 1346 Scoutmaster), who and provided Cubs and parents alike their non-stop, always-stayon-your-toes narration. Several unusual characters showed up again this year (all of which looking remarkably like Mr. Margraf), including “Lost Tiger Shark,” Mr. Scruffy-LongBeard-Scout-Wannabe, The Monk, “Missplaced”-Brownie-Scout, Scout-Spiderman, and many others.

The annual Patriot District Pinewood Derby – the Super Bowl of Cub Scouting – was held on Saturday, March 5, at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Fairfax Station. The event was a great success again this year, with participation from every Patriot District Pack and more than 150 Cub Scouts competing.

This was the first year in recent history that each Patriot District Pack was represented.

Competing Cub Scouts, all first-place winners in their Packs, in either the Speed or Show categories, competed in their respective Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, or Arrow of Light Dens.

Throughout the day, in typical Patriot District tradition, Cub Scouts displayed parent-proud good sportsmanship. Joining the competitors were several hundred accompanying parents, siblings, and friends who arrived in waves to share in the fun throughout the day.

Returning again this year, Pete Griffiths, Pack 1101, provided leadership as the Patriot District Pinewood Derby Chairman. This was Pete’s sixth year running the District competition, and he not only led the preparations for the race, including managing registration and finances, but he also served as Race Director and track/

For the speed competition, each car category raced once in each of three lanes and the lowest average times were used to determine first, second, and third place winners for each of the five Dens. As is the case each year, times were amazingly close! Racers in the Webelos Den witnessed one outcome that was separated by only four ten-thousandths of a second (that’s 0.0004)!

The following table lists the overall trophy results. An entire view of all results including speed statistics can be found here: NCACBSA.org/PDPWD. The Scouter Digest May 2016 - July 2016 39

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

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Aquia District Aquia District Bear Claw Leadership Conference “STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! *Slappity, slap, slap, slap* ROAAAAR!!” - The Bear Claw Staff cheer echoed off the walls of the Troop room shortly after 8 AM, Saturday, March 19th, clearly demonstrating the energizing “enthusiasm” of the Scouts serving as staff on Bear Claw 08-16 (even though they’d been at the site since 6 AM getting ready for the big day).

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 - VACANT

Commissioner - Fred Beckers blkjack32@verizon.net District Executive - Clarisa Figueroa (c) 787-246-4254 Clarisa.Figueroa@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 Director - Ben Hazekamp (c) 608-751-9840 Ben.Hazekamp@Scouting.org

Piedmont

A Gold 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

Bear Claw 08-16, was led by seventeen Scouts, ages 14-18, from 4 Troops and 2 Crews across Aquia District, who served as the awesome Bear Claw Staff. Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), Devlin Buszta (Crew 907) and his able Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPLs), Chris Craig (ASPL Instructors, Troop 1410) and Michael Emch (ASPL Troop Guides, Troop 1410), prepared and rehearsed the Staff during four intensive Staff Development (SD) sessions spread over three months. Bear Claw 08-16 Scoutmaster (SM) Sean Meiers and his assembled team of adult Staff, representing Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturing and Sea Scouts, provided faithful mentoring and logistics support behind the scenes. Ken Buszta served faithfully as our Bear Claw District Representative and chief mentor for our Scoutmaster.

Thirty-two Boy Scouts and Venturers from eight Troops and two Crews attended the 8th consecutive Aquia District Scout Leadership Conference called “Bear Claw” - a leadership conference for Scouts, led by Scouts. Bear Claw started in Long Island, NY. “Buzzmania,” as it was originally known, was adult-taught, until everyone realized that Boy-led worked better! (The Patrol Method wins!). It became Bear Claw in the 1970s and was picked up by Troop 26 when Mr. Dick Haas (aka, “The Ancient One” or TAO) and his wife moved to Stafford.

The day culminated in a fun-filled campfire incorporating songs and skits from all patrols and the staff. Another advantage of Bear Claw is meeting and getting to know Scouts from other units.

Patrols, filled with Scouts who had started the day not knowing each other had, by the end of the day, become good Scouting friends. At the closing ceremony, the Staff presented each Scout a graduation certificate, a leadership pledge card and a set of Bear Claw beads on a knotted leather string (courtesy of TAO) to wear proudly on his or her uniform.

The leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have graciously provided the Scouts a facility for conducting Bear Claw and all Staff Development sessions for the last eight years. We are humbly grateful for their support of this program.

Bull Run District

The 2016 Bull Run District Pinewood Derby – A Roaring Success!

On Saturday March 5, 2016, Cub Scouts from the Bull Run District continued a more than 60 year-old Scouting tradition by holding a pinewood derby. More than 120 cars from 24 Packs raced down two tracks at the Manassas Mall. Cub Scouts competed in three classes – the Derby Cup which was open to the top five qualifiers from each Pack; the Open Division was open to all Cub Scouts and their families; and the Outlaw Class in which there are few rules.

The race festivities began at 11am. Famed Race Announcer Bill Denham emceed the event and with the assistance of Scouts, led the crowd in singing Scout songs and cheers. When the first race kicked off at around 11:20am, the crowd was revved up for the action.

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As the Packs were battling it out for the Derby Cup, the Outlaw and Open racers were dueling it out on their own track. There were some mighty fast cars burning up that track throughout the event. As the races came to a close, Jacob Montgomery from Pack 108 won the last heat of the event to a cheering crowd. When the brake dust settled, the race team from Pack 1833 in Haymarket, Virginia, Christopher Johnson, Owen Pottenburgh, Ethan Keplinger, Ryan Gorsuch and Buzz Parker claimed the Derby Cup and the right to be called the Fastest Pack for 2016 with a blazing combined average speed of 156.88 MPH. Congratulations to Pack 1833 for a job well done.

Individual racers were also recognized for their achievements during the race. Trophies were awarded to the Top 3 racers overall in the Derby

Cup as well as in the Open and Outlaw Classes. In addition trophies were also awarded to the top finishers in each rank.

We would like to thank the Manassas Mall and their staff for the generosity in allowing the District to hold this annual event at their fine facility. We would also like to thank the adult and Boy Scout volunteers who worked both behind the scenes and at the event. Remember without “U”, there is no Cub Scouts. Lastly we would like to thank our Packs and their Scouts for continuing this wonderful tradition.

District News & Views Mattaponi District Mattaponi held a successful Spring Camporee 2016 Mattaponi held a successful Spring Camporee 2016. This took place at Caroline County Fairgrounds from March 18th-20th. Our Spy Game theme engaged the Scouts in making and breaking codes, create their own communication system, imagery analysis, etc. We had 233 Scouts attend and 94 leaders that played a part in this event. Although the weather was not in our favor, the fun made up for it. Prizes were given for recognition to all participants of the games stations.

We even had 2 agents that where in disguise to ensure all rules were being follow, but most of all, that the FUN never left the camp. Aside from the games, the true moments that makes it truly memorable was the bonding at camp fire, the skits we all love and even soccer in the rain.

This year Spring Camporee was such a great and unforgettable experience that the youth still talk about to this day, and only look forward to the next one. Until then, we have Day Camp scheduled this summer, and many happy campers looking forward to it. Mattaponi checking out; until next time!

Occoquan District Troop 1369’s Military Campout

the hanger and other places like the Bridge and ship’s store. After posing for pictures and asking lots of questions, our Troop boarded a bus and toured the base. The day’s events were capped off at our campsite with a survival fire making competition, an open campfire, and a flag retirement ceremony.

Vito Sabia Scout Historian Troop 1369 Troop 1369, chartered by VFW Post 7916, Occoquan, has been learning about service, particularly service to the Nation. Many of the Troop’s Scouters have served or are serving in the military and a representative from each of the services talked to the Troop about their branch and their service as part of the preparation for the Troop’s “Military Campout”.

On March 11th through 13th, our Troop camped in the woods at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek in the Tidewater Area of Virginia. While we busied ourselves with setting up tents and cooking for ourselves like on other camping trips, this campout was special. We participated in a series of orientation visits to nearby military bases.

We started our day Saturday morning with a hearty meal from the galley at Naval Station Norfolk before heading out to board and tour the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the oldest of the US Navy’s aircraft carriers. We learned how the planes land and take off, toured

On Sunday, we went to tour one of the Navy’s LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushion) Units.

Assault Craft Unit Number 4 or ACU-4 is located at the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia. The Commanding Officer of the unit and a few of his Sailors explained the unique role and mission of the LCAC and then gave us a hands-on tour of one of the craft. We learned that the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) is a high-speed, over-the-beach fully amphibious landing craft, capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. The LCAC payload capability and speed combine to significantly increase the ability of the Marine Ground Element to reach the shore quickly. Air cushion technology allows this vehicle to reach more than 70 percent of the world’s coastline, while only about 15 percent of that coastline is accessible by conventional landing craft.

In all, the Scouts of Troop 1369 gained a greater appreciation for the sacrifices associated with a life of service while exploring some of the coolest Navy and Marine Corps equipment!

Piedmont District Piedmont 2016 Piedmont Cub Scouts are gearing up for another year of Day Camp at Verdun Adventure Bound this year from June 13th- 17th. Scouts can expect to enjoy many different activities including Archery, BB’s, Crafts, and Fishing. Although the early bird deadline has already passed there is still time to register at GoToDayCamp.org.

Piedmont was able to put on a successful Merit Badge Midway in early April. Scouts had the opportunity to work on many different Merit Badges over an 8 hour period. The event had showing of more than 190 Scouters from across the National Capital Area Council as well as a few from bordering councils as well.

Lastly we are gearing up for the 2016 fall popcorn sale. For those of you who wish to sign up for this year’s sale, you can

do so and NCACBSA.org/popcorn. This past April round table we had the opportunity to recognize two of the top sellers in the district from the 2015 campaign. The 2nd place seller in the district was Michael Pearce of Pack 957 who earned a GoPro Camera for his efforts. The 1st place seller in the district was Dennis Minter from sold over $6,000 worth of popcorn. Dennis was awarded with a 2 person Kayak for his efforts in the 2015 sale.

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District Chair - Gregory Francis (c) 404-414-6664 raeburnefrancis@gmail.com Commissioner - Leroy Claxton (w) 340-776.9750 Leroy@vitelcom.net

St. Thomas

District Chair - Gregory Francis (c) 404-414-6664 raeburnefrancis@gmail.com Commissioner - Leroy Claxton (w) 340-776.9750 Leroy@vitelcom.net

Eagle Scout, Tony Araujo - Troop157 Manalapan, New Jersey, Mammoth Council snared The Big Catch at Camp Howard Wall. He caught this Blue Runner fish from the beach at the camp - 14” long and about six pounds. The fish was fileted, cooked and eaten for supper at camp by Tony and his family.

When the rest of the troop could not come, Scout Master Hank Araujo and wife Joann, Charter Rep, decided to make it a family vacation. They spent spring- break week at Camp Wall with sons Tony and Tommy and daughter Ally. Joann wrote that their “Outing was an adventure of a lifetime”. They enjoyed exploring and found Point Udall, the easternmost point of the U.S.A.

Webelos Martin Fevrier (Pk. 7898) on the left with Adrien Ricketts (Tr.7898) sit back during an afternoon sail in the Christiansted harbor.

In February, Troop 73 from Holliston, M.A. and Troop 407 from Pleasant Mount P.A. visited St. Croix. Their trip was planned to coincide with St. Croix’s annual Agricultural and Food Fair. This was a return trip for Troop 407 who also came in 2015 for the fair. The visitors joined Scouts from St. Croix troops in various pioneering activities, including Dutch oven cooking. The Scouts practiced their lashing and erected a number of bamboo structures. This was a fun-filled and exciting day particularly for the Weblos and Cub Scouts attending.

Marcus Norkaitis who recently earned his Eagle rank, (Tr. 7020) on St. Thomas has since received an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. With this scholarship worth $300,000.

Virgin Islands District Executive

Michael J. Dow, Sr. (w) 340-277-2655 (c) 340-774-2752 Michael.Dow@Scouting.org

The final product! A monkey bridge at the Agricultural Fair near the University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix.

Marcus will join Eagle Scout Harry Hoffman (Tr. 7227) at the CGA. Marcus’ sister Portia, (Cr. 7020) is now at the Naval Academy along with Eagle Alejandro Perez (Tr. 7227). Eagle Scout C.J. Edwards (Tr. 7227) graduates from the Airforce Academy at the end of May.

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Boy Scout Rates and Packages available select dates April-October.

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Classes are offered at a special price ($75/pp) for Scouters which includes all learning materials and certification card (certification is valid for two years). Classes can be held at Aquatic Adentures, or for larger groups we can travel.

We also offer Scuba BSA and Scuba Merit Badges.

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Council Calendar May 2016

1 Mile Swim BSA- Mile Swim BSA Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 3 Scout classes at Microsoft Store - Tech Talk! Tuesday Shooting Sports Cmte Mtg 5 Scout classes at Microsoft Store - Tech Talk! Thursday HAC Mtg 6 Capital Comments 7 Passport DC - Embassy ToursVarious World Embassies 12 NESA DC Eagle Networking Lunch 14 Passport DC - Embassy ToursShortcut to Europe 18 Monthly Webmaster Webinar 19 Executive Board Mtg International Scouting Cmte Mtg 20 2016 NE-6A Conclave 21 Family Camping CWBS CS Range Master Trng Eagle Career Day 22 BSA & American Red Cross Lifeguard Trng- Prerequisites & Orientation 30 Memorial Day- MSSC CLOSED

June 2016

1 Mile Swim BSA 2 Scout Challenge Canoe Race in Fredericksburg, VA.- Practice Date Council Wide Key 3 Mtg HAC Mtg 3 Wood Badge Staff & Participant - Part 2 - Weekend 2 Capital Comments 4 ScoutStrong 5K Run/Walk Scout Council Day @ Morey’s Piers Scout Challenge Canoe Race in Fredericksburg, VA.- Race Date 7 Shooting Sports Cmte Mtg 9 NESA DC Eagle Networking Lunch 11 BSA & American Red Cross Lifeguard Trng Weekend 1 of 2 12 2016 Pre Camp Swim Classification Tests 13 Piedmont District Day Camp (Verdun) NCAC Aquatics Cmte

15 Monthly Webmaster Webinar 18 BSA & American Red Cross Lifeguard Trng Weekend 2 of 2 Swimming and Water Rescue 19 NYLT - Summer Session 1 Scuba BSA 20 Western Shore District Day Camp (St. Mary’s Fairgounds) White Oak Day Camp (Our House) Seneca Day Camp (IWL-Damascus) Occoquan Day Camp (Leesylvania State Park) Goose Creek Day Camp (Loudoun County Fair Grounds) Goose Creek Twilight Day Camp (Loudoun County Fair Grounds) 25 Camp Bowman- Week 1 26 Camp Olmsted- Week 1 Camp PMI- Week 1 Camp Ross- Week 1 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 1 27 Mattaponi Day Camp (Izaak Walton League of America Fredericksburg/Rappahanock Chapter) PG/DC Day Camp (Mt Oak United Methodist Church) Chain Bridge Day Camp (McLean Virginia Stake Center of LDS) Western Shore Day Camp (Kings Landing) Old Dominion Day Camp (Occoquan Regional Park) Colonial Day Camp (Gunston Hall) Catoctin Mountain Day Camp (Frederick County Municipal Airport) Powhatan Day Camp (Algonkian Park) Camp Marriott- LDS Week 1

July 2016

1 Mile Swim BSA- Mile Swim BSA Capital Comments 2 Camp Bowman- Week 2 Camp Marriott- Week 2 3 Camp Olmsted- Week 2 Camp PMI- Week 2 Camp Ross- Week 2 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 2 4 Independence DayMSSC CLOSED 5 Shooting Sports Cmte Mtg 7 HAC Mtg

Always online at NCACBSA.org/Calendar 8 CWBS CS Resident Camp- Week1 9 Camp Bowman - Week 3 Camp Marriott - Week 3 (2nd LDS Week) 10 NYLT - Summer Session 2 Camp Olmsted- Week 3 Camp PMI- Week 3 Camp Ross- Week 3 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 3 11 Zekiah Day Camp (Gilbert Run Park) Patriot Day Camp (Gesher Jewish Day School) CWBS CS Day Camp- Week 1 14 NESA DC Eagle Networking Lunch 15 CWBS CS Resident Camp - Week 2 16 Camp Bowman - Week 4 Camp Marriott- Week 4 17 Camp Olmsted- Week 4 Camp PMI- Week 4 Camp Ross- Week 4 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 4 18 CWBS CS STEM Day Camp- Week 1 20 Monthly Webmaster Webinar 21 International Scouting Cmte Annual Dinner 22 CWBS CS Resident Camp- Week 3 23 Camp Bowman- Week 5 Camp Marriott- Week 5 24 Camp Olmsted- Week 5 Camp PMI- Week 5 Camp Ross- Week 5 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 5 25 Appalachian Trail Day Camp (Frederick 4-H Center) Potomac Day Camp (4th Presbyterian Church School) CWBS CS Day Camp- Week 2 29 CWBS CS Resident Camp- Week 4 30 Canoeing Merit Badge Counselor Trng Paddle Craft Safety (PCS) Camp Bowman- Week 6 Camp Marriott - S/P Week 31 NYLT - Summer Session 3 Scuba Certification Orientation Camp Olmsted- Week 6 Camp PMI- Week 6 Camp Ross- Week 6

Legend

ACC ADWCCS BCOLS Cmte COC CVOA CS CWBS DA DACCS EDGE HAC LEC MAC MSSC Mtg OA PCOS RT Trng -

Assistant Council Commissioner Archdiocese of Washington, Catholic Committee on Scouting Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills Committee Council of Chiefs Council Venturing Officers Association Cub Scout Camp William B. Snyder Diocese of Arlington Diocese of Arlington, Catholic Committee on Scouting Explain, Demonstrate, Guide or Enable High Adventure Committee Lodge Executive Committee Meritorious Awards Committee Marriott Scout Service Center Meeting Order of the Arrow Protestant Committee on Scouting Roundtable Training

Dates subject to change.

Check the website for updates: www.NCACBSA.org/Calendar.

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