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Prepared. For Adventure.

My fellow Scouts and Scouters,

We all know the legendary tale of the Unknown Scout, the young man who guided William D. Boyce through

the foggy streets of London and refused to accept any reward, inspiring Boyce to return home and help found

the Boy Scouts of America. Based on an email we recently received, it seems our Council now has its own

unknown Scout, and his actions did not go unnoticed:

I got your name and the e-mail address from the Boy Scouts offi ce in Bethesda. I called there to see

if with their help I could fi nd a Boy Scout whose good deed was indeed a great help to me. Let me tell

you what happened.

Last Sunday afternoon, a day before Memorial Day, I returned from shopping and was storing the groceries

when the door bell rang. In front of the door stood a young Boy Scout, perhaps 11 -12 years old, clean cut

in a crisp Boy Scout uniform, and he was handing me my wallet! He found it at the curb at the parking lot

in Bethesda where I dropped it while loading the bags of groceries. At that time I did not even know that I

lost it. I was in such a shock that, too may great regret, I did not express appropriately my thanks to him,

and to his parents who drove him to my house.

He told me his name - but I am not quite sure that I understood correctly - and that he lives in Washington.

I very much wish I could fi nd him. I have some telephone numbers which the telephone information gave

me, but so far I have not found anything. He was such a nice, polite and articulate young boy, his parents

must be very proud of him. I wish I could tell them that, and thank again the young Scout.

If you should be able to fi nd him please let me know.

Most likely this single anonymous Good Turn will not have as big an impact as the original Unknown Scout’s,

but this simple act of kindness illustrates so well what it means to be a Boy Scout: to go out of your way to

help others – not in hopes of any kind of reward or even thanks, but simply because it is the right thing to do.

I hope you all have a fun, exciting, and safe summer full of camping, hiking, swimming, and all the other activities that make Scouting so much fun. And to everyone who has ever helped another person without even taking the time to tell them your name, thank you. You make us proud.

Yours in Scouting,

Les Baron Scout Executive/CEO

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The next three years promise to be exciting for Scouting as all three of our traditional programs will be updated based on several years of volunteer-led research and development.

Venturing is fi rst up in 2014 with a totally new program and recognition approach focusing on progressive development in adventure, leadership, and service to others and personal growth. Read more about these changes on page 16.

At this year’s National Annual Meeting, samplers were released of the new youth handbooks and den leader guides. These unveiled fi ve of the 84 new adventures. Other items of note include PDFs about progress-toward-rank recognition insignia, a transition guide, FAQs, and an introduction to Ethan.Who’sEthan? Ethan is a Cub Scout who will guide Scouts

through each rank in the new Cub Scout program. He’ll appear in each adventure in their new handbooks, and he will always be a year older and one rank ahead of the Scouts. As Cub Scouts learn a new skill, they’ll look to Ethan for encouragement, helpful tips, funny stories and even some mistakes he’s made – and learned from – along the way.

The Program Updates page at Scouting.org will always have the most recent information on what is coming and when. Check out the fi les and opportunities currently available at www.Scouting.org/ProgramUpdates.

Become a program ambassador for our Council. Get alerts when there are changes to this page by visiting NCACBSA.org/ProgramAmbassador.

The next three years promise to be exciting for Scouting as all three of our traditional programs will be updated based on several years of volunteer-led

Venturing is fi rst up in 2014 with a totally new program and recognition approach focusing on progressive development in adventure, leadership, and service to others and personal growth. Read more about these changes

At this year’s National Annual Meeting, samplers were released of the new youth handbooks and den leader guides. These unveiled fi ve of the 84 new adventures. Other items of note include PDFs about progress-toward-rank recognition insignia, a transition guide, FAQs, and an

Ethan is a Cub Scout who will guide Scouts through each rank in the new Cub Scout program. He’ll appear in each adventure in their new handbooks, and he will always be a year older and one rank ahead of the Scouts. As Cub Scouts learn a new skill, they’ll look to Ethan for encouragement, helpful tips, funny stories and even some mistakes he’s made – and learned from – along the way.

The Program Updates page at Scouting.org will always have the most recent information on what is coming and when. Check out the fi les and opportunities currently available at

Become a program ambassador for our Council. Get alerts when there are changes to this page by visiting

Around the CouncilAnother school year has ended and the

National Capital Area Council said thank you and good bye to the Walter Johnson High School students who have been doing administrative duties for the council.

For five years, NCAC has been in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools in securing students from Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda.

These students are enrolled in the Learning for Independence program which allows them to obtain real life work experiences. They come four days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., and their time in the offi ce is like a

class period at the school. They assisted with duties such as stuffi ng envelopes, inserting name tags in jackets, putting together the Eagle award packets, counting out fl iers, and working with various special event projects. They were always eager to assist in jobs we needed done.

Their last day with NCAC was on Thursday, June 5 and on Wednesday, we celebrated the end of another successful school year with a pizza and ice cream sundae party.

The group was introduced to the entire staff during a staff meeting on June 2 and certifi cates of appreciation were presented to them by Scout Executive Les Baron.

Back row – Sizhe Xie, Scout Executive Les Baron, teacher Ms. Beth Anne Nowak. Front row – Andi Hannum, Samuel Liang, John Burris, and teacher Ms. Elise Peer

WalterJohnsonStudentVolunteersScouting was founded on the premise of

doing a Good Turn daily. Community service is very important in the character-building process and, as Scouts, we have made the commitment to give back to our communities.

Since service hours are a part of Journey To Excellence, BSA has launched a website to make it easy for us to report and keep track of service projects we perform in our local communities.

This website will help to keep track of service projects and hours spent executing them. Setting up your unit’s profi le on the service hours website is simple. To sign up, you will need to know your four-digit unit number (Use zeros to make up digits if needed. Example: Troop 98 would use Troop 0098)

as well as your Unit ID#. This is the same number you use for online advancement. If you do not have this, you can get it from your unit service executive.

For additional help setting up your unit’s profi le, visit NCACBSA.org/Profi leSetup or contact your unit service executive. For additional information and service project examples, visit: NCACBSA.org/ServiceProjects.

Don’t miss your chance to help set Scouting’s course for the future! Twice each year BSA conducts a nation-wide member survey called Voice of the Scout.

Participants are asked to rate the program and the service you receive at the unit, district and council level in several key areas.

Each question includes room for comments and at the end you can request to have someone follow up with you to address your concerns in more detail.

It all leads up to one key question: would you recommend your friends get involved in Scouting? If you love Scouting then we defi nitely want to hear about it! If you are unhappy with the program – for any reason – we need to hear about it.

Here are some of the changes that have come about because of feedback from Voice of the Scout:

• Eliminated the fee to transfer between units.

• Redesigned our Council website and hired a full-time webmaster to keep it running smoothly.

• Updated the Cub Scout and Venturing advancement and recognition programs.

• Expanded our Council’s STEM program.• We have also identified and addressed

countless unit-level issues that we might never have learned about without this survey.

To let your voice be heard you need to do two things: make sure your email address (or your parents’ email, for Scouts under 13 years old) is up-to-date at My.Scouting.org, and watch for the invitation to arrive by email this fall. The survey window is only open for two weeks so be sure to respond as soon as you get your invitation.

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The Scouter DigestPopcorn

NCAC’s fall sale period will run August 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014. In August and September all orders must be in full cases. In October and November units can order cases or individual containers. Please note that the fi nal payment is due at the Marriott Scout Service Center on Friday, December 19. This is also the deadline for scholarship and campership forms, and to enter prize orders in the GCC/Keller system. For the latest, most up-to-date information visit: www.NCACBSA.org/Popcorn

ManyWaystoSellScouts can participate in the sale through several methods. Face-to-face sales methods are

tried and true. Selling online is also a great way to reach friends and family. For units with the right connections, corporate sales are a great way to sell large amounts to one customer. Whatever method Scouts choose, they have the brand recognition of Scouting to help sell product and support the unit’s year-round programs.

$2,500+SellersTrail’s End College Scholarship• Sell $2,500 once and 6% of your total sales each year is invested in your own college scholarship account

Free NCAC Summer Camp• District Day Camp, Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp William B. Snyder or Impeesa (National Youth Leadership Training)• Only valid during 2015 camp season• All $2,500+ selling scouts must be reported by submitting appropriate form by Dec 19, 2014.• Submit forms to 082popcorn@scouting.org or fax 301-564-9513

District Sales Challenge• In each district, qualifying Scouts will be eligible to win these Apple Prizes* (Only 1 Scout will win iPad, iPad Mini and iPod Touch per District): #1iPad *minimum qualifying sale $4,000 #2iPadMini *minimum qualifying sale $3,500 #3iPodTouch *minimum qualifying sale $3,000

WhyTrail’sEndPopcorn?• Highest profi t return-over 70% returned to local Scouting.• You can earn enough money to fund your unit’s Scouting program needs for the entire year.

No Up-Front Money• A council-run fundraiser that allows your unit to order the product needed for a successful sale.

Proven Product Quality• Superior products and pricing with high consumer appeal.

Exciting ready-to-eat fl avors• No “Trans-Fat”• Microwave products made with Canola oil.• 92% of consumers will buy product again each season

Teaches Life Lessons• Teaches Scouts the responsibility of earning their own way and builds self confi dence• Scouts learn leadership skills and fi nancial skills• The Popcorn sale provides Scouts with an opportunity to earn advancements and merit badges

ConsiderThis:Scouts using these sales methods

will typically sell the following amounts: • TakeOrder = $200 per hour• Show&Delivery = $175 per hour • ShowandSell = $150 per hour• OnlineSelling = $50 per order

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By Kenneth P. Davis

We all know that young people enjoy the activities Scouting offers them. What we may not often think about is what skills and attitudes do they need to be successful in life that schools might not offer. Do we offer something unique?

After years of study outside of Scouting, I think we do. Our program meets the growth needs for pre-teens and teenagers better than any other activity they can participate in. Even school and church, while important, have a different focus and cannot give them the same experience in caring for themselves, leadership, citizenship training, caring for others and for the environment. So if Scouting does better for our youth, how does it work?

First we offer events that are fun: camping, canoeing, biking, backpacking, shooting sports, and the like. Most young people, especially young boys, enjoy these activities. From an educational standpoint, moreover, we help them learn in a way that best matches their preferred leaning style.

Many boys do not learn well sitting still and listening. They learn best in a hands-on environment, moving things through space. So most of our teaching and learning goes on in small groups (often patrol size) and is focused on doing something – how to tie a knot or put up a tent or carry a canoe over your shoulders – then immediately getting the Scouts involved practicing the new skills. Some young people, especially boys, struggle in school not because they lack smarts, but because they do not yet have good organizational skills to keep track of all the assignments, tests and papers they have to contend with.

Organizational skills (found in the frontal lobe of the brain, often called the “executive processing center”) do not develop in many teen boys until they are 18 or 21 or 25 years old. Scouting learned long ago that we can help youth be successful through regular coaching and mentoring from adults and older Scouts. The patrol method teaches them to make plans and share the work. If they want to eat on a campout, they have to do their share of cooking, fire building, water carrying and cleaning dirty dishes.

Through Scouting they learn to help with the less-fun jobs so they can have fun in the out-of-doors. No other youth program builds these skills as well as Scouting. The 2012 study on Eagle Scouts by Baylor University found Eagle Scouts are more likely to be the kind of citizens, fathers and community leaders that we expect our young men to be. In a January 2, 2014, blog on the Huffington Post, Julliette Fay talked about her initial reluctance to let her son go to Scouting because she was afraid BSA was not inclusive enough.

But he loved it and she closed by saying: “With four kids, our family has probably experienced most of the sports, instruments, art, drama, music, dance, science and technology programs known to humanity. We can say without a moment’s hesitation that Scouting is the best program any of our kids has been involved in.” I think we can all agree with that.

HowScoutingMeetstheNeedsofBoys

By Juris Kelley, ASM Troop 1970

Most units have a web site with pictures, which is great. But in the days of social media and the ever popular YouTube, having a unit promotional video has proven to be a great recruiting tool.

You don’t need any expensive software to create your videos. Windows Live Movie Maker is a free application that most people have with the home editions of Windows. Movie Maker has more than enough features and editing tools for a relatively simple video. Here are a few hints and recommendations on how you can make your unit’s promotional video:

• Keep it short - five to ten minutes max• Keep it lively, with no long discussions• Use both video clips and pictures• Video clips should be short - 10 sec. long• Pictures should switch every 2 or 3 sec.• Include basic data about when and where

your unit meets. A great audio sound track will really make the video awesome.

However YouTube restricts copyrighted audio - which is just about everything out there. Because of these limitations various “free” sound tracks are available that can be found on various websites. Watch Troop 1970 video at: NCACBSA.org/Troop1970.

BoostUnitRecruitmentwithVideos

Grand Opening Celebrationfor NewScoutShop

The Scout Shop in Springfield, VA opened with fun, games and many Scouts and Council leaders in attendance on Saturday, May 17, 2014. It was a fun day for everyone!

Come visit our store at 5234 Port Royal Rd, North Springfield, VA 22151 for all your Scouting needs!

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Development AScoutisthrifty

During the month of April, NCAC teamed up with The Community Foundation for the nationwide #GIVE14 project!

Scouts and Scouters from around the council pledged to do a Good Turn of their choice to celebrate Earth Day and Scouting for the Environment. All told, NCAC’s Scouts and Scouters pledged over 725 Good Turns, including:

• Pack 763 worked with the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch to tackle the accumulated trash along Bel Pre Creek near the Matthew Henson Trail

• Pack 1792 planted several hundred fl owers and spread dozens of bags of mulch to help beautify the boardwalk alongside the Chesapeake Bay

• Pack and Troop 698 participated in an Adopt-a- Highway Cleanup with the Burke Rotary Club

• Pack 68 picked up many bags of trash along Rock Creek as part of the Trash-Free Potomac initiative Then on May 6, the annual “Day of Giving” NCAC and The Community Foundation helped to turn it forward.

From 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., we shared our Scouts’ Good Turns with supporters and asked them to turn it forward, receiving a total of 33 donations in just 24 hours to support NCAC and Scouting!

#GIVE14

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Posts on our Facebook Page

2014SportingClaysTournamentThe 2014 Sporting Clays Tournament was held on May 13-14

at Camp William B. Snyder in Haymarket, Va. This inaugural tournament brought new funds and visibility to National Capital Area Council. ST Billingsley of Woodbridge, VA served as the chair for the tournament and got some tips on his shooting from VIP shooter and Redskins hall of fame member Dave Butz.

The Council would like to give a special thanks to all of our sponsors: Jones Lang LaSalle; Steve’s Auto Repair; TCI Tire Centers, LLC; JLL Construction; the NRA; Owasco Valley Retrievers; Innervel Solutions; DB Consulting; INTEC Group, Inc.; STAT Promo; Lerch, Early and Brewer; Metropolitan Bath and Tile; Ashcraft and Associates; Pepsi of Warrenton; Clark Brothers. The 55,000 youth in our council appreciate your support of Scouting.

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The National Capital Area Council welcomed representatives from the Energy industry to the 2014 Energy “Good Scout” Award Luncheon on April 29 at the American Gas Association headquarters. The event honored Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich) for his accomplishments during his more than 58 years of service to our country as the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives.

Congressman Dingell represents Michigan’s Twelfth Congressional District and is the current Dean of the House of Representatives. Congressman Joe Barton of the Sixth District of Texas, and the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, was also in attendance and took the opportunity to recognize his colleague Congressman Dingell. In addition, the event featured remarks by Scout speaker, Richie Thomas from Troop 1780 of Zekiah District.

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Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Congressman Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) were honored with the Good Scout award at the annual Government, Labor, and Management Reception on Tuesday, May 13 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.

Senator Merkley, an Eagle Scout, enjoyed discussing his Scouting adventures with the Scouts who attended the affair.

Congressman Rahall’s Chief of Staff, Doug McMasters, accepted the award on Congressman’s behalf.

Troop 944, chartered to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Rockville, MD and Troop 345, chartered by Wesley United Methodist Church in Vienna, VA, performed the color guard and invocation with bugle calls.

This event has been hosted by the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) union in support of NCAC’s program for 19 years and has generated considerable support for NCAC. Our Council extends special thanks to IAMAW’s International President, Thomas Buffenbarger, and his team and congratulations again to Senator Merkley and Congressman Rahall!

Senator Merkley poses for a picture with Scouts from Troop 944 and Troop 345from left two right: Les Baron (NCAC), Edward Dolan (Troop 944), Cameron Ozatalar (Troop 944), David McMasters, and Rich Michalski (IAMAW)

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Harriett Freeman was recognized at the annual Endowment Celebration for her bequest to our council resulting in a significant Second Century gift in 2013. So who was Harriet Freeman? “A Golden Voice Plus Good Deeds” according to a “Girl Friday” column that appeared in the February 25, 1955 edition of the Washington Post and Times-Herald.

It said the “friendly, smiling redhead works as a jack of all trades at the Boy Scouts of America Headquarters” and is a tireless volunteer raising money for the National Symphony and the Red Cross. Harriett was awarded an Order of Merit on January 11, 1968 for 17 years of dedication to the Boy Scouts where she served as the receptionist.

WhowasHarrietFreeman?

Harriett Freeman was devoted to the mission of the Boy Scouts of America

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Endowment Livingandgiving

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Donor: InHonorof:Karen WeaverThe Gloria A. Peacock Family TrustThe Virginia United Methodist FoundationThe Alice P. Clark Trust

Jon B Sheaffer Scout Scholarship Fund

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Richard Staser Holcomb Daniel Charles HoganDavid Lockwood Astle James Mobley LeeJames Raby HamlinMichael James KulickRobert F Killen

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Retirement Planning Services, Inc. Sharon HibargerMargaret O’DwyerSusan TwedtDing LeeCharyl StrobelAnn E. NewmanHal BaberDavid KonschnikCharles GumasRenee GordonCarl Frederick StoutTroop 1128David H SmithVicki R Maloney

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The annual celebration to re-dedicate the Alice S. Marriott Patio and the Robert & Dee Leggett Endowment Garden held at the Marriott Scout Service Center on Saturday, May 3 was attended by a record number of more than 100 people.

A beautiful spring morning, attendees gathered in the garden after the unveiling of the plaque placed in memory of Stephen Marriott. The event recognized individuals who were awarded a James E. West Fellowship over the past 12 months and included a special dedication to Stephen G. Marriott, whose memorial gifts from friends and family created a Second Century gift to NCAC’s endowment fund.

Also recognized were new Second Century donors including the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Friends of Stephen Marriott, and the estate of Harriett Freeman and new Heritage Society donors including Jeffrey Berger and Libby & Rick Hillenbrand. The Order of the Condor award was presented to Hector Uranga and Jay Eidson (not present).

David Marriott delivered the keynote address and introduced his son Andrew who shared the Scout remarks. Boy Scout Troop 265 performed the color guard and invocation while Bob Wood, NCAC’s council president, emceed the event. Award presentations were delivered by Endowment Chair Ronald Adolphi.

After seven years of serving as the endowment chair, Mr. Adolphi handed off his responsibilities to NCAC’s new endowment chair, Forrest Horton, who delivered the closing remarks.

NCAC was awarded a challenge grant in the amount of $4.885 million, from the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation.

This means, beginning in 2014, your outright charitable donation to the Council’s endowment fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar. *

Gifts to the NCAC endowment fund may be made by individuals, families, Scouting units, chartered partner organizations, civic clubs, foundations, or business firms.

Gifts may be made by check, credit card or electronic transfer, from donor advised funds, or utilizing various planned giving techniques, including stocks and bonds or marketable personal property and real estate.

The NCAC Endowment Committee is prepared to assist you. Please contact Denise Dolan at 301-530-9360 ext. 110 or Denise.Dolan@Scouting.org.

*Until the $2.5 million endowment portion is exhausted.

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Bob Wood, NCAC’s Council President pictured with Cecie and Ron Adolphi (Endowment Chair 2007-2014)

David Marriott, Andrew Marriott, Bill Marriott, Jr., Donna Marriott, Julie Marriott, Ron Harrison, and Debbie Marriott Harrison

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Camp William B. Snyder Premiereoutdoorprograms

CampWilliamB.Snyder6100 Antioch RoadHaymarket, VA 20169571-248-4904

ProgramDirectorReggie CahoonReggie.Cahoon@Scouting.org

CampRangerJosh ClementsJosh.Clements@Scouting.org

BusinessManagerEileen WaltersEileen.Walters@Scouting.org

www.GoToSnyder.orgwww.Facebook.com/CampWBSnyder

WildernessEngineersFormingatCampSnyder!This fall, a volunteer group will be formed to assist Camp William B. Snyder’s director and

ranger with the multitude of the maintenance tasks required to run this year-round camp. Similar to the Goshen Bears, this group will perform maintenance work on camp site pavilions, focusing on areas like The Big Ship and Fort Pinewood, buildings, fences, and other facilities on Camp Snyder. People working in skilled trades are needed for specialty work and volunteers (Scouts, non-Scouts, and Scouters) over 14 years old are needed to assist in the upkeep.

The organizational meeting will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 10 a.m. at the Stephen A. Marriott Dining Hall. Old Dominion Scouter Steve Richardson will be leading this effort to organize the new group of “Wilderness Engineers.” He can be contacted at ristph@aol.com or call 703-913-0638 and leave a message if you are interetsed in this group. See a detailed invitational fl yer on our Council’s webpage for further information.

Year-Round Family Camping

Camp William B. Snyder Facility Rental

Corporate Trainings and Events

Exciting Adventure Areas!

Friendships That Last a Lifetime!

Camp William B. Snyder Summer Programs

Learn Exciting New Skills!

Scouting Fun & Adventure!

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On the weekend of May 16-18, a small group of Goshen Bears returned to Goshen Scout Reservation (GSR) after their last workend at Camp Snyder in the fall of 2013.

Thirty-two Bears performed 520 volunteer hours, working on various outdoor and

indoor projects at several of the camps located at GSR.

The Bears did assigned tasks including repairing picnic tables and a lifeguard tower, removing campfire benches and posts, working an interior non-load bearing wall, and staining the exterior of a new latrine, all under

great weather conditions. You can come join the Goshen Bears at their next workend in the fall, Sept 26-28 for a workend of needed work, camaraderie, and great food.

Give back a little to Goshen in honor of the good times you and your Scout had there.

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GoshenScoutReservation340 Millard Burke Memorial HwyGoshen, VA 24439540-997-5773

CampingDirectorGarry CarrollGary.Carroll@Scouting.org

AssistantDirectorofGoshenPhilip BarbashPhilip.Barbash@Scouting.org

CampingAdministratorCalicoe RichirCalicoe.Richir@Scouting.orgwww.GoToGoshen.orgwww.Facebook.com/GoshenNCAC

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January 20 started out as any other day, but it turned out to be a momentous day in the McDanal family.

This was the day that our son, Allen McDanal, got hired for his fi rst job to be a camp staff member at Camp Bowman.

We were very happy for him, but in the back of my mind, I was scared. Not for him, he would do fi ne, but for me. What do I now need to do to make sure he is ready to go?

What does he need to set him up for success as a staffer? What do I have that I can send with him? What do I need to buy to send with him? Does his uniform fi t? Will it still fi t in August (he’s 15 going on 16 and growing like a weed)? Are there laundry facilities? Is there electricity in the campsite?

How am I going to get him there? When can we do our family vacation? These are but a few of the thoughts running through my head. When a question would come up, we would ask Allen for the answer.

If he didn’t know, what was he going to do to fi nd out the answer? “I’ll email Mr. Eaton” was the common reply. Mr. Will Eaton is the Camp Director for Bowman. He was a huge help as we prepared to send our Scout off to work at camp for the summer. He was quick to answer all of Allen’s questions.

On occasion, we would run into Gary Carroll, Camping Director for Goshen, and also ask him a question (yes, there are laundry facilities at camp for the staffers to use). Other times, we would ask Wes Haynes, District Director of Western Shore and Zekiah Districts, a.k.a. Mr. Goshen to his friends. His best advice for Allen? “Socks, LOTS of socks. You live on your feet as a staffer, and nothing helps with that like a clean pair of socks.”

My Scout leaves for camp in two weeks. He’s been practicing his Scouting and teaching skills. We are down to the last few items on the to do list, making sure to get him a bank card, make sure he has an ID, patch up his new uniform shirt, and leave him alone to pack and make fi nal preparations.

The best advice that anybody gave me? “Don’t worry, he’ll do fi ne.

He will have a BLAST working at camp and he will come back a more confi dent and capable young man.”

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Outdoor AdventuresScubaDivingTrainingScholarships

The Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) has a scholarship program that awards various levels of grants to individual Scouts/Venturers Troops/Venture Crews for PADI diver training courses. The scholarships applications must be submitted to BSA National Office no later than December 31, 2014. The forms are available at NCACBSA.org/PADI.

CallingallnewBSALifeguards If you or a member of your unit completed BSA Lifeguard, Swimming and Water Rescue,

Paddle Craft Safety or BSA Lifeguard Counselor courses at camp this summer, please send a note to Mike Meenehan (mmmeenehan@cox.net) so we can ensure that the NCAC Aquatics Committee has documented your achievements. This is especially critical if you completed them at a camp outside NCAC.

CanoeingMeritBadgeCounselorTraining There are several merit badges that involve activities for which BSA has implemented strategies

to improve safety, enhance the Scouts’ experiences, and manage risk. These activities often require supervision with specialized qualifications and certifications. The Canoeing Merit Badge is one of the merit badges that requires special qualifications for the merit badge counselor.

Those supervising canoeing activities must have either BSA Aquatics Instructor or Canoeing Instructor certification from the American Canoe Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent; or be trained by an instructor so qualified. NCAC is offering Canoeing Merit Badge Counselor skills training conducted by a BSA Aquatics Instructor. This training is being offered as an “add-on” to the BSA Paddle Craft Safety course being conducted on October 4.

The extra instruction adds about one hour to the afternoon water session. Online registration can be found at ncacbsa.org/aquatics. This will be the last on-water training session for the year. Register for the PCS course and then select the “Canoeing Merit Badge Counselor Add-on Session” option.

SwimmingandWaterRescueTraining Safe Swim Defense guidelines recommend that adult leaders have additional training to safely

supervise aquatics activities. For activities that include swimming, Swimming and Water Rescue is the specific training needed.

BSA Lifeguard is no longer designed to meet the needs of unit leaders. Swimming and Water Rescue is the training that allows a unit leader to safely and confidently supervise swimming activities. The last Swimming and Water Rescue course for the year that includes the in-water component is September 6 at Camp Snyder. Passing the BSA swimmer classification test is a pre-requisite for the course.

Registration can be done at NCACBSA.org/Aquatics.

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ProgramDirector

Don Durbin Don.Durbin@Scouting.org

Day Camp is in full swing as the Cub Scout Investigators of White Oak demonstate their shooting skills, archery skills, and team building concepts.

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Exploring

ExploringStaffAdvisor

Michael Perry Michael.Perry@Scouting.org www.LearningForLife.org

Explorers from Post 1696 represented their district proudly at the Prince George’s Good Scout Breakfast on May 31, 2014. Thank you for looking sharp!

Fairfax Police Explorer Post 1742 met on Monday, May 5, learning about traffic safety and proper procedures for routine traffic stops.

The Montgomery County First Aid Explorer Post 521 chartered to Potomac District was nominated for the 2014 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, Youth Group. The awards were started 12 years ago to recognize the time, talent, innovation, and hard work contributed to national parks through the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) Program. The recognition is named for the late George B. Hartzog, Jr. and his wife Helen. Post 521 and its members attended the award ceremony June 4 at Glen Echo Park in in Maryland. Please help us in congratulating Post 521 for their outstanding service!

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ExploringOfficers Association

Explorers and Advisors met this spring to establish the Explorers Officers Association.

This group will plan and organize Exploring activities for the entire council and is lead by President Sarah S. of LaPlata, Md. and Vice President Noah M. of Frederick, Md.

Please contact Mike Perry by email at: Michael.Perry@Scouting.org if you would like to join in with the Exploring Officers Association. Any Explorer can join!

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Venturing

VenturingStaffAdvisorStephanie Bailey Stephanie.Bailey@Scouting.org

NCAC-VOAPresidentKelsey Prunier k.prunier.venturing@gmail.org

By Amanda Hobgood NCAC-VOA VP of Program

On May 17, Venturers across the Council gathered at South Germantown Park for an All-American County Fair picnic. Popcorn, cotton candy, bean bag toss, balloon darts, pin the tail on the donkey and volleyball were enjoyed by all.

Even children from adjoining areas of the park were attracted to our picnic activities. Moms asked for cotton candy for their children and youngsters asked for the balloons. Being good Scouts, we obliged and told them we were Venturers, the older coed group of the Boy Scouts.

After a picnic dinner of grilled hot dogs, salads and chips, the Council Venturing Leadership Award was presented to Anee Nguyen, Amanda Hobgood, Russell Dunlap, Michael Maguire and Christopher Platt from Old Dominion, Zekiah, Bull Run, Potomac and Appalachian Trail District respectively. After announcing Kelsey Prunier, from Seneca District, as the next NCAC-VOA President, participants who donated cans of food were able to pie the current NCAC-VOA President, Lauren Brown, and the VP of Program, Amanda Hobgood, in the face.

More activities followed, including a piñata and a pudding eating contest (won by Stephanie Bailey, professional advisor to the NCAC-VOA). About this time, dessert arrived – homemade cookies provided by culinary Venturing Crew 1886 from Powhatan District. Also in attendance were crews 27, 12, 253, 429, 496, 617, 793, 1100, and 1717 along with special guests. Join us and look forward to next year’s picnic!

Congratulations to the NCAC 2013 Venturing Leadership Award recipients: Left to Right: Lauren Brown and Kelsey Prunier with VLA Awardees Chris Platt, Amanda Hobgood, Russell Dunlap and Michael McGuire. Not pictured: Anee Nguyen

By Amanda Hobgood NCAC-VOA VP of Program

More than 360 Venturers from all over Northeast Region (NER) Area 6 gathered at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in Schuylkill Haven, PA for the Venturing Phenomenon the first weekend of April 2014. Hosted by the NER Area 6 Venturing Officers’ Association (VOA) and the Hawk Mountain Council VOA, the Phenomenon 2014 theme was Game Traveler. NCAC was the council with the largest Venturing presence at the event — 24 NCAC crews in attendance with 180 NCAC attendees total!

The opening Friday evening featured a fantastic cracker barrel with the opportunity to play both board games and video games such as Mario Kart and Rock Band. A giant Pikachu even made an appearance. For all

the hungry Venturers who traveled so far for the festivities, NCAC’s own Crew 1886 from Herndon, Va., a culinary-oriented unit, provided the set-up, fixin’s, hints and help as necessary while everyone enjoyed a deliciously creative art pancake experience! On Saturday, the main day for program, Venturers participated in games such as live-action Angry Birds, human foosball, human chess, Quidditch, and the ever-popular sack race.

One of the largest crowd-pleasers was “traveling” back to a jousting-inspired event created and facilitated by NCAC Crew 739 from Lexington Park, Md.

Venturers also enjoyed the more traditional Scouting activities such as tomahawk throwing, COPE, rock climbing, shooting sports and more! As always, the Velcro wall and the

venue for making survival bracelets had full-house participation all day. The evening was capped off with several Area 6 Venturing officers performing “the pudding song”, a costume extravaganza featuring a very unique interpretation of “Princess Peach”, and a fabulous dance with a live DJ – Cody Scott, NER Area 6 VOA Vice President of Program and member of Crew 617 from Manassas, Va.

To close the memorable weekend on Sunday, three Area Venturing Leadership Awards were presented, including awards presented to two NCAC Venturers: Lauren Brown, NER Area 6 VOA Vice President of Administration and NCAC VOA President; and Amanda Hobgood, NER 6 VOA Secretary and NCAC-VOA VP of Program.

If you were not able to join in on the phenomenal fun this year, mark your calendar

for next year, the 4th annual Phenomenon. The festivities will take place April 10-12, 2015, at Chester County Council’s Horseshoe Scout Reservation, Camp Horseshoe in Rising Sun, MD.

Come, experience Phenomenon, and more than ever before, you will believe Venturing is Magical – Venturing is Awesome!

The new Venturing program is built around progressive experiences in the four focus areas of Adventure, Leadership, Service and Personal Growth, also known by the acronym ALPS. These four areas of program emphasis also align with the four areas which must be accomplished to complete a recognition level in the advancement program. Information about the new awards that replace the Bronze, Gold and Silver Awards plus a transition plan are now available. The new award names are: Venturing Award Discovery Award, Pathfinder Award, and Summit Award.

Ranger, Quest and TRUST Awards are being retained as elective awards and there are no anticipated changes to the Venturing STEM program guide. Details on the requirements and transition to the new awards are available online at: NCACBSA.org/VenturingUpdate Current Venturing leaders are strongly encouraged to update their training in order to deliver a vibrant, relevant and quality program to their Venturers.

Two new Venturing adult leader training syllabi are now available online: Venturing Advisor Position-Specific Training and Crew Committee Challenge.

For the adult leader, the definition of a trained leader will not change much. They will be required to complete Venturing Youth Protect ion Train ing and the leader specific training for their position (i.e., Venturing Advisor Position-Specific or Crew Committee Challenge).

VenturingAdvisorPosition-SpecificTraining

While the title only changes a little and the training code (P21) remains the same: the content has changed to match the upcoming program updates and the Crew Venturing Leader Manual. In the syllabus the training is designed to be a 3½-hour presentation.CrewCommitteeChallengeSince the inception of Venturing, crew

committee members have been required to take the same course as advisors to be considered trained. The new Crew Committee Challenge is designed especially for crew committees and becomes their primary course.

The course will be added to MyScouting Tools or can be delivered as a 2½-hour training and will use code WS12 in Scoutnet.com.

Venturers adopted the Scout sign and salute, Scout Oath and Law effective May 2014. To keep up with the Program changes go to: NCACBSA.org/ProgramUpdate.

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Sea Scouting

Approximately 250 Sea Scouts and Scouters gathered this spring in Swedesboro, N.J., to honor those who have excelled in the Sea Scout program for the Northeast Region.

From the National Capital Area Council, both Ship 548 from Avenue and Ship 1942 from Arlington, Va., were recognized with the Commodore’s Award of Excellence. The award recognizes Sea Scout Ships that have achieved at least “silver” on their Journey to Excellence; have conducted quarterdeck training (ILSS) in the last 12 months; have participated in at least one flotilla (area), fleet (region) or national event in the last 12 months; and at least 20 percent of the unit has made the rank of “ordinary” or above.

Individual awards for youth nominated as Sea Scout of the Year were given to five Sea Scouts in the National Capital Area Council. The award is based on their contribution to their Ship, local community, faith community, school and the wider Sea Scouts organization. One of those awards went to Lorianne Reinhart of Lusby, Ship 548 SSS Sea Eagle, in Avenue. Concluding the evening, NE Regional Boatswain Brenda Renninger was relieved by Eugene Denezza.

Denezza will serve one year at the helm of the NE Regional Sea Scouts. Renninger, from Ship 548 (Sea Eagle) and Denezza from Ship 1176, both hail from the National Capital Area Council. Each year, the Northeast Region can award eight Venturing Leadership Awards to a Venturing Scout from the Northeast United States.

Northeast Region Venturing serves more than 22,000 Venturers in 65 councils across 13 states, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the European embassies. Renninger of Lusby, 18, of Ship 548 was the NER Sea Scout Venturing Leadership Award winner at the 2014 NER Sea Scout Bridge of Honor due to her extraordinary rise in her six years serving as boatswain of her Ship, squadron, flotilla and region.

She is a 2011 graduate of the SEAL Course, attending in Galveston, Texas. She plans to attend the College of Southern Maryland and eventually teach kindergarten. Skipper Doug Yeckley of Lusby of Ship 548 in the NCAC was awarded the 2014 Longstreth-Carey Award.

Yeckley was honored by the award for his 38 years as Sea Scout regatta chairman, 36 years as a Sea Scout squadron commodore, 25 years as skipper and numerous other jobs going as far back as Cub Scouts. He has made a difference in the lives of thousands of youth. He was awarded a crystal plaque as the winner of the Longstreth-Carey Awardee for 2014. Bruce Johnson, past Northeast Region commodore and current liaison for the Coast Guard Auxiliary, presented the award on behalf of the selection committee.

Northeast Region Commodore Noel Guzman, and Coast Guard Capt. Kathy Moore assisted with the presentation. Sea Scout Ship 548 is sponsored by Holy Angels Church in Avenue. Sea Scout Ship 548 is the only Ship in Southern Maryland. It meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Angels. To attend an activity, contact Douglas.Yeckley@comcast.net.

Capt. Kathy Moore, with the U.S. Coast Guard, left, stands with Sea Scout Brenda Renninger of Lusby, NE Region boatswain and member of Ship 548 in Avenue, alongside Noel Guzman, NE region commodore.

Capt. Kathy Moore, with the U.S. Coast Guard, captain of the Port of Philadelphia, left, congratulates Douglas E. Yeckley, skipper of Ship 548 in Avenue, as he stands alongside Bruce Johnson, Sea Scout liaison to the USCG Auxiliary and Noel Guzmen, NE Region Sea Scout commodore.

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SeaScoutingStaffAdvisor Roger Chatell Roger.Chatell@Scouting.org

Following the honoree’s presentation at the 2014 Greater Fredericksburg Area Good Scout Dinner, a local Eagle Scout, Henry Darron of Troop 1717 in Stafford, VA spoke.

He thanked the sponsors in attendance for their support and how their support led to a lot of rare experiences he was able to take part in.

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Are you looking for training for your pack, troop, team, crew, ship or post on anti-bullying and cybe r - i n t im ida t i on? through the BSA Learning for Life branch your unit can have unlimited access for a full year to this program for $20.

The program covers the following:

• Educationalvideos35-40 minutes in length designed for fivedifferenttargetaudiences

• ParentvideoisavailableinSpanish

• Definesthetypesofbehaviorthatconstitutebullying

• Describesdifferenttypesofbullyingincluding:

• Physical

• Verbal

• Social

• Cyber-bullying

• SexualHarassment

• Providesacleardistinctionbetweentraditionaland Cyber-bullying

• Introducesschool&districtstaffandparentstonew types of bullying including:

• Slambooks,sexting&exclusion

• Flaming&cyber-harassment

• Denigration&impersonation

• Outingortrickery,happyslapping

• Discussestheconsequencesofbullying&thereasons why kids bully

• Legalramificationsofbullyingandsexualharassment

• Preventionstrategiesforeducatorsandparents

• Guidelinesonsafetechnologypractices

• Whattodoifyourchildisaccusedofbullying

• Gettinginvolvedintheeducationandpreventionprocess

• Reportingofincidents

• SafeguardingofPersonalinformation

To purchase the program for your unit go to: NCACBSA.org/ProgramPricing

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT) July27-August2,2014

POWDER HORN August21–24,2014

BACK COUNTRY OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SKILLS (BCOLS) September27andOctober25-26,2014

WOOD BADGE September4-6andOctober9-11,2014

POW WOW November15,2014

UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING February22,2015

Program DirectorDonDurbin Don.Durbin@Scouting.org

Program SpecialistMargeeEgan Margee.Egan@Scouting.org

Training

Date: SaturdaySeptember27,2014 8a.m.–5p.m. SaturdayOctober25,2014 7:30a.m. Sunday26October,2014 1:30p.m.

Where: AldersgateUnitedMethodistChurch 1301CollingwoodRd,Alexandria,Va.

Register today: NCACBSA.org/BCOLS2014 This course is aimed at all adults working with older youth regardless of program

(BoyScout,VarsityScout,VenturerorExplorer).Thistraining IS NOT recommended for CubScoutleaders.AllparticipantsmusthavecompletedIntroductiontoOutdoorLeaderSkills,aswellastheposition-specifictrainingfortheirprogramarea(Venturingor,Varsityor,BoyScout)priortoattendingthiscourseandbeabletomeetphysicalrequirementsoftheBSAAnnualHealth&MedicalRecord.

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Upcoming Training Events

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Powha tan D is t r i c t STEMCoordinatorTonyPetruzziattendedCubScoutPack160’s crossoverpack meeting in March to award Webelos II DarianMorack withtheWebelosCharlesH.TownesSupernova award, the f i rs t Supernova award to be earned in PowhatanDistrict.InadditiontotheSupernovaaward,Darianearned19WebelosactivitybadgesandtheArrow of Light.

TheUnitedStatesPatentandTrademarkOffice(USPTO)willhosttheexpoonFriday,October17,from10a.m.to5p.m.,andSaturday,October18,from10a.m.to4p.m.attheUSPTO’sheadquartersinAlexandria(600DulanyStreet,Alexandria,VA22314).TheExpoisafree,family-friendlyeventdesignedtoeducatethepublicabouttrademarkswhichincludes:

• Educationalworkshopsandactivities for children and adults • Numerousexhibitsfeaturingtrademarks • Displayscomparingcounterfeitgoods with authentic goods • Costumedcharactersandinflatables featuring trademarks • Trademarkactivityguides • SmallgiveawaysfeaturingtrademarksAtchildren’sworkshops, therewillbegames,quizzes,and funand informativepresentationsaboutwhat

trademarks are, why trademarks matter, and what it means to “register” a trademark. Adult seminars include Trademarks101,CounterfeitingandPiracy–WhyBuy“Legit”?,andTrademarkBasics:WhatEverySmallBusinessShouldKnow.TheworkshopsandseminarswillrunonceanhouronFridayandSaturday.BoyScoutsarewelcome!Iftherearequestionscontactchrisie.king@uspto.gov. More information is also

availableontheUSPTO’swebsiteatNCACBSA.org/USPTO

Troops, packs, and crews in the council are staging their own science and engineering ac t i v i t i es and a r e e a r n i n g the new Nova and Supernova

awards in increasing numbers. Nearly every districthasanactiveSTEMcoordinatorwhocanserve as a point of contact for Scouts wishing to workontheseawards.ItisthroughtheSTEMcoordinator that the districts may get support for the Nova or Supernova awards. InlateApril,NCACvolunteerspartneredwith

thenationaloffice to representBoyScoutsofAmericaat theUSAScienceandEngineeringFestival.Over40ScoutsandScoutersgreetedandworkedwithmorethan8,000visitorsovera period of three days.

VisitorswereabletoobservesimplephysicsbyracingPinewoodDerbycarsonanelectronically-timedtrackonloanfromPack501.TheymadeandplayedwithObblek,anon-

newtonianfluid composedof cornstarchandwater, and learned how to tie and test the strength of knots using a rig designed and built by the LincolnElectric corporation,whohasalsopartneredwithNCACtosupport thenewWeldingmeritbadge.

TheMITRECorporationheld another successful Scout EngineeringDay attheirfacilityinMcLean,Va.thispast spring.BoyScoutandGirlScouts

fromacross theWashingtonMetropolitan region attended theevent.Over360Scoutswere able to earn merit badges in areas such as aviation, robotics, game design, nuclear science, astronomy, andspaceexploration.

A special thanks to all the MITRE Corporationemp loyees who gave countless volunteer hours to make the event a success and for the use of their facilities and overallsupporttotheMITREScoutEngineeringDay.

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STEM CoordinatorTrishaDalalSTEM@NCACBSA.org

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Memorial Day 2014 & History of Scouting Trail Memorial Day 2014: Remembering those who lost their lives for our freedom

History of Scouting Trail: Baden-Powell Hike Opening

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Silver Beaver & NOESA Award Recipients

Frederick “Rick” Hillenbrand

2014 Silver Beaver Class Honoree

Bruce G. Andersen

Douglas R. Bush

Ronald P. Miner

James Andrew Ashe

Earl M. Colson

John B. Montgomery

Alvin “Chip” Black, III

J. Michael Daniel, Jr.

Aaron H. Sherinian

Christopher Curt Bohanan

Christopher A. Hays

William S. Sawchuk, MD

Thurman E. Brooks

Robert C. MacKichan, Jr.

Frank E. Williams, Jr.

John Brown, Jr.

The HonorableWilliam C. Mims

T. Wood Parker, Jr.

Morgan H. Sullivan

Laura Grant Buckner Roger Eliot Claff William T. Dexter, Jr. Glen Andrew Grady Susan Krup Grunin Richard S. Holcomb

Allison Hoopes Michael Anthony Nepi L. Hugh Redd II Michael Shawn Reep Duane R. Schoenhardt James E. Smith

Kurt L. Struder James Steven Thomas Carroll A Weimer, Jr. Art Widmann

Michael Pocalyko2013 NOESA Class Honoree David C. Nagel

Obbleck (Slime)Instructions:1. Empty the entire bottle of glue

into a mixing bowl.

2. Pour 1/2 cup of warm water into the empty glue bottle, cover, shake, then pour into the bowl.

3. Add a teaspoon of Borax powder to the water.

4. Add in the food coloring.Tip: Use a just little food coloring to get a lighter color and more to get a darker color.

5. Stir the solution until it hardens.Tip: This Borax solution is the secret linking agent that causes the glue molecules to turn into Obbleck.

6. When the mixture hardens, kneed it like dough until all the excess water is absorbed.Tip: We added more water so it took a little longer to kneed the slime, but the end product was awesome!

A special thank you to the Venturers who spent their morning with us doing science experiments!(Pictured above, left to right, Katie Kahkonen, Kelsey Prunier and Michael McGuire. A special thank you to the Venturers who spent their morning with us doing science experiments!

Obbleck (Slime)

Science:

The following experiments will teach you how to make Obbleck (Slime).

You have created a non-Newtonian fl uid.This means the substance is like a liquid when it is being acted upon slowly, and like a solid when it is being acted upon quickly. It will slowly take the shape of any container or fall off the spoon. If you tried to pull the spoon out, it would get stuck. If you have a giant baby pool fi lled with this substance, you could walk or run across. However, if you stood still you would sink. Trying to pull your feet out would be like being in quicksand.A special thank you to the Venturers who spent their morning with us doing science experiments!

(Pictured above, left to right, Katie Kahkonen, Kelsey Prunier and Michael McGuire.

Basic supplies: 8 oz bottle of glue Borax Large mixing bowl 2 cups of water Spoon 8oz measuring cup Food coloring Zipper-lock bag (To save your slime)

A special thank you to the Venturers who spent their morning with us doing science experiments!

For more experiments visit NCACBSA.org/STEM

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Eagle Scout, Sea Scout, Venturing Awards

Unit# Name Unit# Name Unit# Name Unit# Name

The National Court of Honor has awarded these ranks to the following young men and women whose certifi cates have been returned to our offi ce between February 27, 2014 and May 12, 2014.

Unit# Name

Appalachian Trail DistrictTroop 268 Patrick Joseph BoddickerTroop 1023 Sean P. Gallagher, Jr.Troop 1023 Liam Edward LindsayTroop 1066 Kyle CoatsTroop 1812 Jonathan Eric Percy

Aquia DistrictTroop 26 Noah Christian JonesTroop 516 Aaron Jeshua GardnerTroop 840 Jason Michael BlankenshipTroop 850 Steven Michael DawnTroop 850 Mason James SigmonTroop 907 Konner Dylan HobbsTroop 1425 Jacob Alan McAllisterTroop 1717 Christian Connor DoeppTroop 1889 Jacob Daniel MendersTroop 1889 Matthew Alexander Roca

Bull Run DistrictTroop 1188 Chadwick Paul WilkinsonCrew 1195 Daniel Richard GoldfarbCrew 1361 Aydan Lukas MortensenCrew 1366 Brandon Scott HowardTroop 554 Kenneth Gerard CuomoTroop 554 Connor Miles KlebTroop 554 Ryan Thomas SprinkleTroop 608 Evan Shannon FlournoyTroop 1195 Steven David DuncanTroop 1195 Douglas Scott MannTroop 1196 Alec Michael ValsamisTroop 1368 Joshua Tyrone Lakey

Catoctin Mountain DistrictTroop 470 Trevor Dane HembyTroop 1011 Blayne Connor PurcellTroop 1636 Joshua Aaron Smith

Chain Bridge DistrictCrew 822 Connor James MeyersCrew 828 Garrett Harrison BrothersTroop 106 Peter Craig Gusovius AtkinsTroop 106 Alexander HallTroop 149 Robert M PowellTroop 624 John Robert GreenTroop 648 Alexander Psaltis-IvanisTroop 652 Ian MacGregor TuftsTroop 827 David Jon CoreyTroop 827 John Douglas WiseTroop 869 Thomas Williams EndeanTroop 1128 Timothy James AdelbergTroop 1128 William Forster GrotheerTroop 1128 William Cole Stinger

Colonial DistrictTeam 601 Christopher James Witkowski, Jr.Troop 113 Joseph Samson BoisseTroop 118 Samuel Alan CasteelTroop 118 Brian James RolingTroop 118 Miguel Angel Torres YundaTroop 131 Marvin G. MontenegroTroop 135 Thad Herbert MorganTroop 135 Ira QuintTroop 680 Owen James BealsTroop 680 Matthew Ivan DiddenTroop 680 Andrew John SchoenewolfTroop 1509 Austin J. CookseyTroop 1509 Cullen Thomas O’BoyleTroop 1519 Andrew Thomas Ryan

George Mason DistrictTroop 140 Benjamin Zachary ListerTroop 187 Timothy Daniel FarrTroop 187 Josh Dongil KweonTroop 349 Michael-Andrew Arthur KeaysTroop 895 Adam Crawford MartinTroop 976 Collin Andrew SnyderTroop 987 Ryan Patrick RoseTroop 987 Gregory Bruce SternbergTroop 1113 Thomas William PattersonTroop 1143 Richard Keith Mirsky-AshbyTroop 1887 Thomas Dabney

Goose Creek DistrictCrew 1174 Cameron Neil HoaglandTroop 711 Michael Joseph SoltisTroop 761 Calvin David SalacainTroop 962 Zachary Peter DunlapTroop 962 Tristan Charles PooleTroop 997 Alexander Almeida JosephsTroop 1154 Joseph Charles HancockTroop 1159 David Joseph HoumanTroop 1165 Ethan Porter RaphaelTroop 1430 Ethan Earl KleinsmithTroop 1430 Nathan Lee Stec

Mattaponi DistrictTroop 46 Marcus Thomas HillTroop 46 JoRon T. MillerTroop 173 George Eubank Fisher, IIITroop 206 Benjamin Robert Peed

Occoquan DistrictTroop 35 Paul Andrew FernanTroop 35 Nicholas Gene GuernseyTroop 1363 John Daniel YatesTroop 1369 Jonathan Patrick MahoneyTroop 1919 Paul Raymond Hurley

Troop 1919 Caelan Broderick JohnsonTroop 1952 Stephen Wayne Lamb

Old Dominion DistrictCrew 1789 Alexander Longnghi NguyenCrew 574 Mary Alice GrantSCrew 574 Casey HoffSCrew 1115 Nicholas S. LiebermanSTroop 688 Matthew Lee PackerTroop 994 Matthew Thomas JohnsonTroop 995 Andrew Jossett CampanillaTroop 1115 David Myung ChaeTroop 1115 David William DavisTroop 1145 Malachi James WalkerTroop 1518 Steven Charles HumeTroop 1518 Sidharth Simha MadhavanTroop 1518 Ethan Stewart McClellan

Patriot DistrictTroop 50 Andrew Robert BoehmeTroop 50 Robert William Sunderland, IIITroop 1100 Anthony Joseph MatthewsTroop 1131 Paul James BarnhillTroop 1131 Connor Edmond LaheyTroop 1131 Christopher Harding MayhewTroop 1345 Andrew Thomas BalluckTroop 1345 Nicholas John HiteTroop 1345 Christopher LaVere RielageTroop 1345 Jonathan Glenn SheaTroop 1532 Matthew David SonnenTroop 1535 Jesse Talmage HarrisTroop 1818 Joshua Andrew HoneTroop 1966 Richard Stephen Gentry

Piedmont DistrictTroop 10 Steven Thomas DorseyTroop 175 Brendan Farrell McDonaldTroop 177 Justin Andrrew StrawserTroop 180 Austin Christopher EvansTroop 911 Benjamin Samuel WoodsTroop 1187 Blake Montgomery LernerTroop 1187 Travis Nelson MoranTroop 1187 Rafe Stevenson Sanders

Potomac DistrictTroop 15 William Briand MontgomeryTroop 15 John Paul ThurberTroop 233 Ariel Bloch MendelsonTroop 263 Joshua Alden UngosTroop 439 Michael Patrick EngelsTroop 773 Alexander Raphael ZarynowTroop 944 Daniel Leonard DiBono, IIITroop 944 Walter Sergei SprinkleTroop 1450 Benjamin Bell Wright

Troop 1800 Joseph Samuel ZimmerbergTroop 1800 Aaron Jones Zimmerberg

Powhatan DistrictTeam 839 Avery Patrick VogelzangTroop 20 Jawhar Salim AliTroop 20 Joshua Allan ForrestTroop 20 Luke Patrick ThorsellTroop 51 Dharunkumar SadasivamTroop 51 Christian Thomas WillhiteTroop 55 Conrad Carlyle DearTroop 55 Charles Bennett Molster, IVTroop 55 Patrick John RyanTroop 159 Christopher James ShowalterTroop 160 Connor James GoldenTroop 160 Ryan Flynn HolcombeTroop 160 Richard Michael WalshTroop 887 Kent Alan RichardsonTroop 1257 John Jacob Hens MurphyTroop 1257 Justin Richard PaesTroop 1257 Matthew J. RossTroop 1970 Gregory L. L. BlanpiedTroop 1970 Declan Thomas Galvin

Prince Georges North DistrictTroop 403 Gregory Scott BrowTroop 403 Noah Lake WebsterTroop 1249 Robert Carl Westbrook, IIITroop 1283 Timothy Lawerence MangenTroop 1688 Charles DobrosielskiTroop 1688 Matthew Lee KasaTroop 1688 Robert Lee Slakes, Jr.

Prince Georges South DistrictTroop 81 Nicholas Tanner WoolfolkTroop 214 Robert Carl Joseph PizzanoTroop 224 Maxwell Xavier Hapeman ThomasTroop 224 Cody Jasper Hapeman ThomasTroop 1038 Christopher Ryan GessnerTroop 1575 Cameron Jorrell Jackson

Seneca DistrictCrew 1315 Jared Michael BarnesCrew 1315 Alex Moody RasmussenTeam 1109 Evan Tanner BearmanTroop 445 Peter John GalvinTroop 496 Brian Matthew HabibTroop 738 Christopher David MelkonianTroop 945 Kyle Parker MyersTroop 1097 Vinay AgarwalTroop 1760 Jake Durham Griffi n

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Unit# Name Unit# Name Unit# Name Unit# Name

VENTURING AND SEA SCOUTING AWARDS: Q=Quartermaster, S=Silver(Continued)

Eagle Scout, Sea Scout, Venturing Awards

St. Croix, VI DistrictTroop 7227 Andrew John Peacock

Sully DistrictTroop 577 Parth Parimal DesaiTroop 682 Quin Paquette RobertsTroop 695 Patrick John CecilTroop 717 Aaron Peter SkoubyTroop 893 Jonathan Matthew BidingerTroop 893 Matthew Ryan HornTroop 893 Patrick Liam WalkerTroop 1104 Zachary BeckTroop 1104 Andrew Ty Ridenour

Washington DC DistrictTroop 100 Erik Nicholas GrossTroop 100 John Seamus KirkpatrickTroop 380 James Phillips McCreryTroop 544 Wesley HarrisTroop 544 Michael Edward Robinson, Jr.Troop 666 Alexander Michael Lemmon

Western Shore DistrictCrew 1846 Gabriel Whitlock SmithCrew 1846 Quayde Garien Wilson-CallihanTroop 420 Todd Michael BreslauerTroop 420 Michael Scott Hankinson

Troop 420 Joseph Kekoa PearsonTroop 422 Carl Thomas ZumsteinTroop 451 Nikolas Alban StoutTroop 561 Daniel James MorrisTroop 903 Michael William CrouchTroop 903 Matthew John HankoTroop 903 Randolph Kenneth Larsen, IVTroop 903 Trevor William Soper

White Oak DistrictTroop 89 Daniel Michael GlasgowTroop 89 Michael Francis MorrisTroop 264 Jeremy Lawrence Neufeld

Troop 264 Brandon Michael Orzel

Troop 433 Liam Philip Friel

Troop 443 Patrick Kiran Talsania

Troop 457 Curtis Scott Warner

Troop 772 Jason Nicholas Hopkins

Troop 1441 Alexander James Clipper

Troop 1444 Timothy Vernon Lidiak

Zekiah DistrictTroop 144 Dominick Scott Agazzi

Troop 417 Eric Michael Erion

On Saturday, May 31, nearly 200 local Eagles Scouts and 40 volunteer mentors joined the Gathering of Eagles, NCAC’s Eagle alumni group, for its annual Eagle Career Day at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md. It was a packed house and an incredible opportunity for youth Eagle Scouts up to the age of 21 to network with professionals in their career of choice.

Distinguished Eagle Scout and former president of Boy Scouts of America Norm Augustine held the room as he shared his own experiences and advice in achieving career aspirations.

John William Ferry was presented with the 2014 Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award for the National Capital Area. The Adams Award is a national honor for outstanding Eagle service projects.

His project, Warm Clothing for Afghanistan Refugees, collected more than 2,000 lbs. (68 boxes) of warm clothing for refugees in the Bamiyan Caves in central Afghanistan. John hopes that the award will continue to focus attention on the plight of the Afghani refugees and the work of the brave Scouts in Afghanistan who face immense challenges every day. John would especially like to thank Army Major Kenton Barber who inspired and guided the project, the U.S. Air Force and USAID’s Denton Project which provided shipment, and Keith Blackey and the members of PARSA’s Afghan Scout Troops who received and delivered the warm clothing to the Afghanistan refugees.

The project would not have been possible without the support of his family, Troop 463 Scouts and Scoutmaster Michael Casassa, Holy Cross Parish in Garrett Park, the public schools and churches of the Walter Johnson area that hosted collection bins, U-Haul, Home Depot and Shopper’s Food Warehouse, who donated materials and storage, as well as the many parents and other community volunteers who helped gather and box clothing.

At the end of the event, participating youth had an opportunity to complete a request form for a worksite visit with a mentor. Arrangements will be made for the Eagle Scout to spend a few hours or a day observing a mentor’s place of work. The visits will occur during June and July.

The event sponsors whose contributions helped make the day possible include The Universities at Shady Grove, HBP Inc., Soltesz, Foulger-Pratt, Kaplan University, and Baltimore Recruiting Battalion.

Visit the Gathering of Eagles Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/GOE.NCAC for photos and upcoming events for local Eagle Scouts!

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Advancement & Recognition

For a complete list of religious awards, including chartered partners, go to www.NCACBSA.org/ReligiousEmblems.

St. George CrossNaomi IberShofarYehuda KatzJoel StrausGod and ServiceEdward AllinsonServant Of YouthMary Walker

Building Faith in YouthKatie BishopThat of GodConnor Kohart Connor GallagherFriend’s NominationJames Lehman, Jr

On Friday, April 4, a unique double-Eagle ceremony was held in the hospital of Ft. Belvoir, Va. Father Jeffrey Yarvis and son Jacob both received their new Eagle awards in the same ceremony. The difference was that Jeff was being promoted to Colonel in the US Army Medical Corps and his son was being presented his Eagle Scout award.

It all came about while Jeff and his family were stationed in the National Capital Area Council (NCAC) area, living in Virginia. Jeff started in the Army as an Armor officer and then was sent to the University of Georgia to obtain a Ph.D. degree as a licensed clinical social worker. Eventually he was assigned to the Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland, but was eventually in charge of a 200-man social services unit at the new Ft. Belvoir hospital in 2012.

While in the Washington area, Jacob joined Troop 980 in Old Dominion District of NCAC and worked his way towards Eagle. Troop 980 is sponsored by St. John’s United Methodist Church in Springfield, Va. and has a long history of producing Eagle Scouts, with some 80 Scouts reaching the top rank since 1980,

more than two a year. Jeff was an active leader in the troop and attended summer camp each year with his son and the other troop leaders and both were elected to join Scouting’s Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow.

By the fall of 2013, the family was reassigned to Ft. Hood, Texas, but Jacob had completed all the requirements for his Eagle, so he chose to return to Troop 980 for his Eagle Scout Board of Review. That was completed by early 2014, by which time then Lt. Colonel Yarvis had been selected for promotion to full Colonel.

The family chose to return to Virginia for a dual ceremony so that all the friends from Ft. Belvoir and Troop 980 could celebrate the achievements of Jeff and Jacob.

The Army promotion ceremony was presided over by a former commander of Jeff’s, retired Major General Ronald D. Silverman. After Jeff was promoted and presented with a Defense Meritorious Service Medal covering his Belvoir service, it was Jacob’s turn. The Eagle Scout ceremony was presided over by Troop 980 Scoutmaster Carl Smith and Committee Chairman Chris Cox, both Eagle Scouts themselves in the troop in the 1980s. Presenters from the troop commented on the connection between the Army and Scouting, since the world Scouting movement began in 1907, founded by Major General Robert Baden-Powell, a British soldier who had first used knowledge of Scouting and the out-of-doors as a training device for his soldiers.

While no records on such events are known, this ceremony may be the first ever of a father and son receiving their respective Eagles in the same ceremony.

Unique Double Eagle Ceremony Held At Ft. Belvoir

Stephen Jabari Redmon, a senior at Hayfield Secondary School received a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jabari is also Troop 1906’s latest young man to be awarded the rank of Eagle, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. T-1906 is co-chartered by Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Jabari’s Eagle project was to assemble and install wooden shelving units for the Lorton Community Action Center. He successfully was able to solicit donations from the community and with the assistance of volunteers and the shelving units were installed in the food pantry, providing needed storage space for the organization.

Jabari is a member of the Hayfield Advanced Band, the National Honor Society, the Music Society, the All-District Bank, and the Hayfield Cross-Country, both Indoor and Outdoor Track teams. Jabari holds two district titles in the pole vault and two in the 4x400 relay. He is also a 2013 Virginia State Delegate and plans to pursue a career in medicine.

The Silver Antelope is awarded annually to volunteers for utstanding service at the regional level. Like the Silver Beaver, it recognizes their contributions both in and out of Scouting.

This year’s Silver Beaver class for the Northeast Region included two dedicated NCAC leaders: immediate past Endowment Chair Ron Adolphi (right) and former Council Commissioner Rick Hillenbrand. (left)

Congratulations to both of you, and thank you for all you do for our region’s young people!

Hayfield Student, Eagle Scout Receives Nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy

Religious Award Recipients

NCAC Leaders Receive Silver Antelope

Vienna Brothers Earn All 135 Merit BadgesEric and Sean Grapin, both Boy Scouts in Troop 345,

chartered to Wesley United Methodist Church in Vienna, Va., have earned all 135 merit badges BSA currently offeres. In reaching this milestone, the brothers have achieved something that less than one percent of Scouts have ever done, and at 13 and 11 respectively they are among the youngest to do so. The brothers’ journey took them across 17 different states. They completed the final merit badge – Backpacking – on April 30, 2014. Later that same day, Eric sat for his Eagle Board of Review.

The merit badge program give Scouts opportunities to learn about a wide variety of careers and avocations while developing new skills, learning new things, and increasing their self-confidence. For example, Eric’s favorite merit badge was Shotgun Shooting; for Sean it was Horsemanship. Other popular badges include First Aid, Citizenship in the Nation, Sustainability, and the newest merit badge, Digital Technology.

Now that they have accomplished their goal, Eric is looking forward to sharing his experience with other young Scouts by serving as a counselor-in-training at Goshen Scout Reservation and preparing for high school in the fall. Sean plans to enjoy his summer, do more horseback riding, and visit his grandparents in California.

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Meritorious Award Recipients

Nathan SerwayHonor MetalRockville, Md.

Nathan and his family had gone to the beach with their aunt where the weather was cloudy and threatening. The surf was a bit rough and no lifeguard was present. When Nathan and a friend went into the water, he noticed a young girl who seemed to be struggling.

Nathan swam to her and lifted her so she could catch a breath and towed her towards the shore. When they reached the breakers, Nathan told her to hold her breath while they went under and Nathan protected her with his body. After several breakers and struggling against the undertow, Nathan got her to shore where she ran to her father and sister and they thanked him.

Edward ZawislakHonor Metal With Crossed PalmsHuntingtown, Md.

At approximately 8:15 a.m. on September 16, 2013, the fire alarm went off in Bldg. 197 in the Washington Navy Yard. After ensuring his fellow employees from his code had evacuated their work spaces on the 5th floor, Mr. Zawislak followed three other employees down the stairwell where he heard a gunshot and saw a flash half a landing down. After assuring they were not being pursued, Mr. Zawislak took charge of the scene, performed first aid on the gunshot victim to control bleeding and provide comfort, monitored her vital signs, and kept everyone calm until first responders arrived approximately an hour later after multiple attempts to make contact. He and an EMT performed additional first aid on the gunshot victim. The gunshot victim, two employees, and Mr. Zawislak were all airlifted from the building and the gunshot victim survived.

Kyle H. ShortNational Certificate of MeritKensington, Md.

Kyle was out backpacking with his father and an experienced local hiker and fisherman, Paul. Days into the trip, they set camp at 10,500 feet, and Paul went up to a familiar lake, planning to be back with fish for supper. When he did not return, they made dinner, waited, and discussed options. Another camper, Bill, overheard and offered his medical emergency locator.

After much discussion, they used the device not knowing what to expect. Rick, a ranger arrived at about 1:30 a.m. to assess the situation, and decided to set out in the dark and Kyle insisted that he go with him. They set off, calling and scanning. Spotting a small light, they called out to Paul to stop. When they got to him, he seemed a bit incoherent. Kyle gave him food and water, and the three made their way back to camp.

Otto ViteriMedal of MeritWoodbridge, Va.

Otto and his brother, Antonio, were at the community pool with their family, diving off the board at the deep end of the pool. Otto is a good swimmer, Antonio can tread water for a short time until he tires, so the diving board situation was okay for him.

When they moved into the swim lane, the lifeguard told them to get out. Thinking his brother would go to the side of the pool and get out, Otto began swimming toward the shal-low end of the pool. Realizing that his brother was following him and tiring, Otto continued to make slow progress until their mother was able to assist them.

Charles Read BlackwoodMedal of MeritPotomac, Md.

Charles was on the second day of vacation with his mother and grandfather in the Rocky Mountain National Park. They had been at base camp altitude of 9,000 and doing some day hiking to higher elevations. Mr. Read was comfortable with the altitude so Charles packed the food and water they would need and headed out with his grandfather to the higher elevation. At about 12,000 ft., they observed lightening on adjacent peaks and turned around. They were caught in a rain and hailstorm and sought shelter, but Mr. Read was having problems due to the altitude and dehydration.

Due to vertigo and the trail conditions, Mr. Read fell and broke several ribs. Charles then assisted him in walking the rest of the way to base camp, about three hours. The entire trip was eight hours, considerably longer than expected.

Mark SantawMedal of MeritWoodbridge, Va.

Mark was at his pack’s pool party, teaching swimming requirements. One Scout, Christopher was a new swimmer, and needed to use a lifejacket and kickboard.

After completing the class, Christopher got tired and the board slipped from his hand as he tried to reach for the side of the pool. Mark realized something was wrong when he noticed that Christopher was not holding the board and not coming up far enough to get air so he immediately ran to the nearest point and jumped into the water and pulled Christopher out.

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COMMISSIONER TOOL KIT PROGRESSING -

Commissioner’s Corner

Ed YarbroughCouncil Commissioner

As we wind down the annual recharter process for 2014 with fewer dropped units than last year (thank you Commissioners!), BSA National has announced a new recharter process that eliminates the lapse period after a unit’s charter expires.

The new process will begin with units that have an effective date of January 1, 2015 and this means that units with a December 31, 2014 expiration date will be included. With no lapse period, there will be a dramatic impact on a units’ ability to function and for Scouts to advance if they do not recharter on time.

A unit that has not reregistered by its expiration date will be considered “separated” and immediately dropped from BSA’s membership reporting. Volunteers will retain access to MyScouting, MyScoutingTools, internet rechartering, and internet advancement for 30 days after their unit has expired and become separated.

The NCAC Commissioner staff has formed a special team of very experienced recharter subject matter experts together to accelerate the process for 2015.

Look for new rechartering support in the forthcoming 2014-2015 recharter handbook and on the council website.

Believe it or not, we are half way through 2014. All our units hopefully have a robust outdoor program planned for summer and have conducted or plan to conduct an annual planning conference to set their long-term program for 2014-2015 and beyond.

That is especially true if they are troops or crews with hopes of going to one of the BSA high adventure bases, which have long lead time for registration and preparation to get ready for one of those adventures.

So August and September is a great time to sit down with your units, see how they did during the summer (remember to enter your contact into UVTS), and review how they are doing on their goals for attaining Journey to Excellence Gold, Silver or Bronze.

It is especially important that your units have an annual planning conference to assure a good program into the new year.

There are many tools at a commissioner’s disposal to help unit planning and we just completed program launch with a lot of materials and Council calendar information.

We want to make sure packs are committed to Join Scouting Night and Webelos-to-Scout Transition, and that troops have events that are Cub-friendly for transition over to Boy Scouts. For District Commissioners this is great time to take stock of what’s happening at the mid-year point in regard to JTE for your district.

The Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award is the award for Scouters of the Sons of the American Revolution.It is an honor given to members of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) who act as role models and provide

dedicated service to the young men in the Boy Scouts of America.The Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award acknowledges the service of the recipient to Scouting and is awarded by

the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution.This year, Mike Saunders, District Commissioner of Potomac District, was the fi rst and only recipient from Maryland to be

honored with this the award.The medal is accompanied by a certifi cate and the BSA COA square knot for wear on the Scout fi eld uniform. The medal

is administered and presented by the NSSAR National Eagle Scout Committee on behalf of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution.

The National Capital Area Council and Potomac District would like to congratulate Mike Saunders on receiving the Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award and thank him for his continued support and all he does for Scouting!

Work on the new National Commissioner Tool Kit continues and NCAC has a vital role in conducting beta testing as a part of the national team, making it as user-friendly as possible for our everyday commissioner needs. Until the new Tool Kit replaces UVTS,

it is very important to make valuable customer contacts with your units throughout the summer and continue to get them entered into UVTS. Unit health hinges on making contacts and recording them into UVTS. I’m counting on you!

2015 Recharter Process

Mid Year Review Of Units And Districts

Potomac District Commissioner Receives Award

Continue to Make Visit Entries in UVTs

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National Capital Area Council Service Areas Map of CouncilService Areas & Districts

National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Marriott Scout Service Center9190 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20814-3897301-530-9360www.NCACBSA.orgwww.BeAScout.orgwww.Facebook.com/NCACBSA

Contact Information

St. CroixP.O. Box 71Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00821

St. ThomasP.O. Box 272St. Thomas, VI 00804

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Potomac District2014 Potomac District Pinewood Derby Was a Huge Success

Potomac promotes healthy eating and living for local youth

Welcome Big Train Baseball Explorer Post 2142

With A Little Help From Our Friends

The 2014 Potomac District Pinewood Derby Race, hosted by Our Lady of Mercy School in Potomac, Md. and Troop 706, brought out 27 packs on Saturday, March 29. The race had the largest participation of packs in the district that anyone can remember. A total of 106 Cub Scouts demonstrated their “Best” and great “Sportsmanship” throughout the two and a half hours of racing with more than 250 other Scouts, parents, grandparents and friends in attendace.

Speed awards were given to the fastest three cars in each den (Tigers, Wolfs, Bears, Webelos and Arrow of Light), and there was an overall district race of the fastest three cars of all the dens to determine the fastest three cars in all the our district. Scouts from 13 of the 27 packs took home trophies and coincidentially, the winner of the Wolf den was a Scout named Wolf—Zachary Wolf. Zackary from Pack 465 was edged out for 1st Place in the combined competition by Ryon Poulin of Pack 773, a Bear. Third Place went to Cameron Zier of Pack 1280, a Webelo.

A Best Of Show in the Appearance cat-egory was awarded to Lucas Corea of Pack

1450 for an incredibly detailed car that looked like a vintage baby carriage.

Mr. Bill Williams of the Seneca District acted as the Senior Judge and “called” the race.

Overall District Winners- Ryon Poulin (Pack 773)- Zachary Wolf (465)- Cameron Zier (1280)Tiger- Kylen Two (1975)- David Whisenhunt (773)- Noah Mills (1461)Wolf- Zachary Wolf (465)- Landon Smit (817)- Patirck Donahue (1975)Bear- Ryan Poulin (773)- Declan Hartman (1461)- Devin Counihan (1450)Webelo- William Poulin (773)- Cameron Zier (1280)- Henry Kaye (928)Arrow of Light- Ryan DeNio (1758)

- Albert Kanney (928)- Daniel Kortepeter (1280)Speedy Appearance- Nick Kirby (209)- Vassily Schnell (928)- A.J. Lacaze (1975)Appearance- Best Of Show—Lucas Corea (1450)- Judge’s Favorite—Hunter Hicks (460)- Most Original—AJ Lacaze (1975)- Most Unusual—Ryan Sprague (1280)- Most Humorous—Matthew Niebur (466)- Most Colorful—Trey Elliot (15)- Best Paint Job—Kosi Onwaamaegbu (465)- Most Creative—Axel Soderlund (204)

Our district is making an effort to promote healthy eating and living for local youth in Montgomery County and for the second time, we have teamed up with YMCA to celebrate Healthy Kid’s Day.

District Scouters handed out free Boys’ Life, popcorn, and information about local packs all day on Saturday April 26 at the YMCA on

Old Georgetown Rd. in Bethesda. Thanks to the new marketing tent and Pinewood Derby track, we had one of the more popular stations during the event.

Know of an event in your community that you think would be a great opportunity for recruitment? Please contact Kent Sneed at Kent.Sneed@Scouting.org.

We are proud to announce that NCAC and Bethesda Big Train Baseball have partnered to start the first Exploring Post in the council focusing on the sports industry career field.

Officially started in April of 2014, the Explorers of Post 2142 kicked off this new program in style by helping with the third annual Big Train Celebrity Softball Classic, which was held at Shirley Povich Field in Cabin John Regional Park on Saturday, April 12. The students and adult

volunteers will now work with Big Train Baseball during its 2014 season, shadowing the staff and volunteers at the ballpark during the 24 home games and hopefully into the playoffs! After the season concludes, the Explorer Post will work with outside organizations and professionals in the sports industry to provide additional trainings and hands-on, learning experiences.

Space for this program is limited to 40 students at this time and spots are filling up

fast. The cost for registration will be $26 per registrant, students or adult, which will cover 11 months in the program. The estimated additional cost for the program is $70 per student, which will help cover the cost of Big Train polo shirts and other program related materials. For any additional information concerning this program, upcoming meeting dates, or if you have any questions please contact Donald Kilgore, Potomac District Director, at 301-379-9816 or by email at Donald.Kilgore@Scouting.org.

If you haven not already, please consider supporting the National Capital Area Council, Potomac District, and our 3,559 local Scouts in 2014. With the support of friends like you, Potomac District was once again recognized as a Gold Level District.

Here are some local highlights from 2013: Potomac District ended the year with 3,559 registered youth in 101 units. We also had an 80% youth retention rate and served 12% of our total youth market share. Our Klondike Derby

had over 1,000 Scouts and family members participate in a weekend of overnight camping. Our day camp had 150 Cub Scouts and 646 Boy Scouts attend summer camp or a high adventure base. Local Scouts also completed 16,822 community service hours in 2013 and collected over 50,000 pounds of food for local Food Bank. Finally we awarded 7 Scouts with the Medal of Merit, and 73 Scouts earned the rank of Eagle.

Friends of Scouting is NCAC’s annual giving campaign. It provides the funds necessary to ensure a quality Scouting program for every youth in the Washington, DC, metro area. FOS provides 20% of the annual budget. As such it is

a vital part of our ability to serve more than 55,000 youth members and 22,000 adult leaders.

Thank you to everyone who has already made a donation to the Friends of Scouting Campaign in 2014. If you haven’t already I hope you will consider making a gift in 2014. For those who’d like to have a Friends of Scouting pamphlet mailed to them directly please feel free to call me at 301-379-9816 or e-mail me at Donald.Kilgore@Scouting.org.

Want to donate now? Please visit www.NCACBSA.org and click the “Donate” button. Be sure to designate Potomac District. Thank you again for your support!

MontgomeryPotomacA Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Peter Minderman (c) 301-461-7053 (h) 301-738-7943 MindermanP@gmail.com

Commissioner - Mike Saunders (h) 301-468-9268 msaunder@verizon.net

District Director - Don Kilgore (w) 301-214-9133 (c) 301-379-9816 Don.Kilgore@Scouting.org

District Executive - Kent Sneed (w) 240-395-0602 (c) 513-551-9262 Kent.Sneed@Scouting.org

SenecaA Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Rev. Kenneth Nelson (c) 301-367-0012 KennethNelson@gmail.com

Commissioner - James Hardter (c) 301-349-0023 JHardter@msn.com

Senior District Executive - Ivan Waldorf (c) 919-931-0050 Ivan.Waldorf@Scouting.org

District Executive - Jonathan Malloy (c) 240-395-0610 Jonathan.Malloy@Scouting.org

White OakDistrict Chair - Marvin Arthur (h) 301-622-4523 Chairman@WhiteOakDistrict.Org

Commissioner - Richard (Rick) Manteuffel, PhD (c) 301-525-5542 (h) 301-482-0460 Commissioner@WhiteOakDistrict.Org

District Director - Walt McKee (c) 301-461-3719 Walt.Mckee@Scouting.org

Serving Montgomery CountyA Silver Level Service Area

Field Director Clinton Hammett (w) 240-395-0609 (c) 301-653-0340 Clinton.Hammett@Scouting.org

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Just like leaping out of the pages of the long-running Boys’ Life feature Scouts in Action, two Seneca District Cub Scouts were recognized in April with BSA National Heroism Awards.

The Scouts, Dakota Armijo and Noah Zolt, who are each from different packs and do not know each other, put their basic Scout Skills to work to performing life-saving actions for others on a moment’s notice.

Dakota Armijo, a Bear Scout in Pack 64 sponsored by Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church, knew just what to do when his father’s hand slipped while using a knife, slicing open his forearm.

As the blood spurted, Dakota applied the proper first aid after calling 911. As a result of his quick thinking and the courage to do what he knew was right, his dad now has only

scar to show for the experience with no other adverse side effects.

Noah, a second-year Webelos Scout in Pack 1199, who has since bridged into Troop 1325, both sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church in Germantown, was playing in his back yard last Memorial Day when he heard someone screaming from the lake behind his house. Running down to investigate, Noah saw three people and a dog in distress in the middle of Little Seneca Lake. He knew that swimming is not allowed in the lake, but recognized the imminent danger of the situation, and like Dakota, he instinctively applied the knowledge and skills he had learned at home and in Scouting. He ran back to his house, alerted his mother to call 911, then grabbed a personal floatation device (PFD), along with his brother and friends, carried his kayak down the lake.

Paddling out, he found two women, a boy and a dog in the water after their canoe had overturned. They spoke little English and only two of them were wearing PFDs. Noah, along

with several other Good Samaritan bystanders, helped calm the victims and got them to shore and out of the cold water. He then went back out and retrieved their canoe while his family provided towels and dry clothes for the victims and guided emergency responders to their location.

In each case, people who could have suffered serious injury or death can today thank a Scout who knew what to do and had the courage to do it at the right time.

For his actions, Dakota Armijo received the BSA’s National Medal of Merit, which is awarded to a youth or adult who has performed an outstanding act of service of a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others.

For his actions on Little Seneca Lake, Noah Zolt received the BSA’s National Honor

Medal, which is awarded to a youth or adult who has demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life at considerable risk to self. These recognitions were awarded after careful review at both the council and national levels.

Both Dakota Armijo and Noah Zolt represent the best of what it means to be a member of the Boy Scouts of America.

Packs from the White Oak District assembled on April 12 to kick off “Spring Recruiting” with the Cub Scout Activity Day at Blake High School.

The grounds were donated to the White Oak District by the Athletic Department at the school and Pack 442 lead the event and created countless stations of fun activities for families and youth.

Activities were focused around flight (though a few Big Trucks and Fire and Rescue Vehicles managed to crash the party), including an emergency response helicopter tour provided by MedStar Health, a hot air balloon demonstration by Potomac Balloon Rides, as well as archery and rocketry stations.

Medstar’s helicopter kicked the day off with a landing on an empty playing field while rockets flew throughout the day with one little engineer’s rocket managing to make it on top of the building (sorry maintenance guy).

Packs in attendance successfully recruited 18 youth! The event received some support from local businesses including Chik-Fil-A on Tech Rd. in Silver Spring, Flipping Pizza in downtown Silver Spring, and Kona Ice Cloverly, who all donated some of their proceeds back to the event. All in all, the event was a great success and the youth in attendance were full of smiles! A big thank you again to Pack 442 for creating these awesome memories and providing a fun, safe learning environment! We hope to see you next year!

Seneca District

White Oak District

Two Seneca Cub Scouts Receive National BSA Heroism Awards

Spring Recuiting Kick Off

New Program Alert: Law Career Exploring Post 2220Do you know anyone between the ages of 14

and 21 who is interested in finding out first hand if a career in Law is for them? Now they can! The Law Offices of Eugene I. Kane, Jr., have chartered a Law Career Exploring program, and will be announcing an Open House event soon.

Career Exploring is Learning for Life’s (an affiliate of the BSA) career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. It is a worksite-based program where the youth participants can get hands-on familiarity with a given career

option. The program will be taking place in law offices, courtrooms, and other venues where a legal career would take you – and participants will have the opportunity to interact with the lawyers and legal staff who work there. This gives them the opportunity to learn first-hand whether or not a law career is really a serious interest of theirs – either way, it is valuable knowledge to gain.

Career Exploring is an exciting, growing program here in the National Capital Area Council. The founder of the Law Career Exploring Post, Eugene Kane, was

recognized at the NCAC Board Meeting with a personalized Louisville Slugger, to symbolize how he and other Exploring supporters are helping us hit a home run for youth here in the Washington area.

Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills. In Montgomery County, there are career posts specializing in Law, Medical, Engineering and Robotics, Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical careers. For more information contact, Please contact Walt McKee, 301-461-3719, walt.mckee@scouting.org. Thank you!

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This year’s Soda Bottle Rocket Derby was held on Saturday June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ashburn, Va. campus of The George Washington University. It was a gorgeous, sunny and breezy day with over 130 participants from ten different packs. The derby was open to all Cub Scouts, including newly registered Tigers, and their siblings and friends.

All rockets were air/water powered and made at the derby site from materials provided; the only thing the Scouts needed with them was an empty 20 oz. soda bottle and enthusiasm. After constructing their rockets each Scout was moved to a designated space pad. There were three main space pads to launch the rockets with three additional space pads in place as backups.

Each participant had three turns and judges recorded time aloft, not height from each turn. Scouts were allowed to pull the cord that launches their rocket and it took two hours total, one hour for preparation of the rocket and one hour for launching the rockets. Twenty Scouts

were able to complete their launch cycles in an hour, with each scout getting three attempts. All the Scouts including leaders and organizers had a great time watching the rockets go 100-130 feet high and remain in the air for about five to eight seconds and all participants earned a patch for the day.

It was a great and fun day for the whole family to start off summer. There were multiple families that came just to watch the event and get an idea of what’s to come when their own sons will be Scouts. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the BSA, GWU, all the leaders and Scouts who helped organize this event , and to all that participated. For Questions: Nadeem@gwu.edu

Goose Creek District

Mountain WestA Silver Level Service Area

Serving Western Fairfax, Loudoun and Frederick Counties

Appalachian Trail A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Rick Rogers (h) 301-371-4744 RSRogers4@gmail.com

Commissioner - Chris Bohanan (h) 301-371-5106 ChrisLaurie3@hughes.net

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

Catoctin Mountain A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - David Place (h) 301-712-6888 david.place@crew270.com

Commissioner - Bill Desmond (h) 301-662-4151 BSPD1438@aol.com

District Executive - Mychal Tamillow (c) 540-376-5540Mychal.Tamillow@Scouting.org

Goose Creek A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Priscilla Martinez (c) 703-662-8984 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 - Andrew Eacker (b) 301-214-9167 Andrew.Eacker@Scouting.org

Powhatan A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Michael Dudzik (h) 703-956-6544 mcdudzik@yahoo.com

Commissioner - Bill Stringham (h) 703-727-3001 billstringham@hotmail.com

District Executive - Evan Owen (c) 202-460-1797 Evan.Owen@Scouting.org

Sully A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Bill Schoonmaker (h) 703-830-2218 SchoonyScouter@hotmail.com

Commissioner - Keel Ross (w) 703-473-8372 Keel_Ross@msn.com

District Executive - Greg Brown (c) 570-847-3828 Greg.Brown@Scouting.org

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

Sully District

Catoctin Mountain District

Sully Spring Ordeal

2014 Soda Bottle Rocket Derby

Staffone Reflects on Challenge in New Book

The Sully Chapter of Amangamek-Wipit Lodge held its Spring Ordeal May 2-4 at Camp William B Snyder. We had 71 participants register for the event, and perhaps 20 more stop by as we inducted 45 new Ordeal Members.

We had 14 members convert to Brotherhood, including one who had been an Ordeal member for nearly 40 years! We completed several projects for Camp Snyder, including setting up cots for summer camp, reconditioning program equipment, filling potholes, and “cleaning out the swamp.” Once the ceremonies were competed Saturday evening, we got down to the serious business of Fellowship.

The Chapter Chiefs organized several games of “Capture the Flag” and the red and blue teams dashed about the field until very

late that night, only stopping to heed the call of 7-chocolate sundaes.

The fellowship continued four days later at our monthly Chapter meeting at the Sully Government Center. That meeting was interrupted by the loud sound of a Fairfax

County Police helicopter landing outside and of course, was adjourned to investigate. The Pilot knew the significance of our sashes and so our Arrowmen were quickly called into service and asked to form a perimeter around the helicopter to keep it safe from the gathering crowd.

On November 1, 2013 Angela Staffone’s book detailing her challenges for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Young Americans’ Challenge Bronze Award, (DofE), was officially approved by the council. This is an internationally recognized award in over 40 countries for youth between the ages of 14 to 25.

Angela Staffone is a member of Venturing Crew 394 in the Catoctin Mountain District, (CMD), and acts as an adult advisor to her crew, all while attending Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Ma. as an Architectural student. The DofE has four sections (Community Service, Special Skills, Physical Recreation and

Adventurous Journey) that require persistence and determination from the individual.

To fufill each of the sections, Angela performed tasks such as organizing and updating architectural files in the her school’s Alumni Library, passing the Firearms safety course and qualification test to be on the college’s rifle club, and also going with members of Crew 394 went on a discovery bicycling trip to learn about the correlation between the Antietam Battlefield and the C&O Canal.

The DofE Bronze Award was presented on January 14 at the CMD round table by the new commissioner Bill Desmond. She is the first

youth to receive the DofE in the CMD, the 7th and the first female council-wide.

She has also earned two Bronze awards, Gold, Silver, Ranger and Etz Chaim. Angela Staffone has also been awarded the Trust award. She also holds a Council Venturing Leadership Award.

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Troop 1770 from Frederick, Md., chartered by Calvary United Methodist Church, hit the ground running, attending the AT Spring Camporee, just two weeks after most of the Scouts bridged from Cub Scout Pack 278 in Braddock Heights, Md. These Scouts, along with three senior Scouts, scored exceptionally well in fire building, hatchet throwing, signaling, and cooking.They built and slept in survival shelters both nights of the camporee, enduring heavy rains, strong winds, and chilly temperatures. They tested their skills at various stations throughout the day, which their performances were scored on. Many of the stations required good Scout skills and teamwork. At the closing campfire, the troop led the camp in song as a final requirement for the days events and when the scores were tallied, Troop 1770 was called as the winning troop and received a brand new E-Tool folding camp shovel as their trophy.

The key to their early success has been the very active and motivated Senior Scouts, well-trained Leaders, and younger Scouts willing and eager to lean how to become Boy Scouts. This summer, they will be attending Camp Marriott at Goshen in June with 100% participation and two of the troop’s senior Scouts, Life Scout Clayton Dean and Life Scout Paul Hinch Jr., will be camp counselors at Camp Airy in Thurmont, Md. in August. Clayton will also be attending National Youth Leadership Training course (IMPEESA) prior to leaving for Goshen.

Boy Scouts from Troop 217 and Cub Scouts from Pack 476 spent the afternoon of April 12 participating in leadership, team building, and confidence-boosting exercises at Upward Enterprises in Adamstown, Md. The Boy Scouts led the Cubs through various problem-solving exercises and obstacle courses, culminating with a trip down the 600 + foot zip line.

Powhatan DistrictDistrict News & Views

Appalachian Trail DistrictNew Boy Scout Troop Wins 1st Place at District’s Spring Camporee

Scouts Hit the Zip Line

Pack 157 Celebrates Space Exploration with Visits from the Empire and Orbital

First NCAC Challenge Ribbons for Powhatan District

Barry Dresdner Committee Chair, Pack 157

Cub Scout Pack 157, based at Herndon Elementary School and chartered by Herndon United Methodist Church, celebrated its annual Blue and Gold Banquet with a focus on “space”.

Dressed as Storm Troopers, Boba Fett and the Imperial Guards strode into the Herndon Elementary cafeteria on the evening of Friday, February 21, where you could hear a pin drop; quite an amazing feat considering the room was filled with approximately 30 boys under the age of 11, along with their parents and siblings.

Everyone enjoyed space-themed food, including moon rocks (chicken nuggets) and Little Dippers (veggies and dip) as they listened to

presentations from Michael Orlowski, the Mission Operations Director at Orbital, and members of the Star Wars volunteer organization, the 501st. Mr. Orlowski wowed the boys with several hands-on physics demonstrations, involving a skateboard, hula-hoop, and effervescent tablets and water to demonstrate the concepts of friction, force, gravity, and propulsion.

According to “We’re fortunate to live in an area that has such a rich and accessible base of people interested in science and space. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of Orbital and the 501st both the science and dream behind space travel,” said Barry Dresdner, Pack 157 Committee Chair. Additional information on Cub Scout Pack 157 can be found at www.pack157.org.

Powhatan District has awarded its first two NCAC Challenge Ribbons to Mick and Liam Ball of Pack 1313 in Reston, Va. Mick is a Webelos and Liam is a Wolf and the two finished requirements in four different challenges set by Council: I’m Prepared, I’m Eco-Friendly, I’m Fit, and I’m Connected. The Scouts also earned a special arrow patch for each one of the challenges to wear on their uniform.

The Powhatan District Committee met at River Bend Country Club in Great Falls to discuss its future plans. (L-R: Training Chair Mark Teare, Vice-Chairman John Ongman, FOS Chair Garry Stanberry, Commissioner Bill Stringham, STEM Chair Tony Petruzzi, Membership Chair Inge Gedo, Field Director Roger Chatell, Chairman Mike Dudzik, Marketing Chair Megan Ball, Advancement Chair Frank Smith, & Camping Chair Jim Devine.)

Scouts and parents prepare to go down the zip line

David Turner of Troop 217 flies down the zip lineScouts work together to get the group through the confidence course

Pictured starting from the front, left to right: Scout Ethan Moser, Scout Peyton Matejovich, Scout Aidan Noonan, Scout Liam Noonan, Life Scout Clayton Dean Troop Guide, Life Scout P.J. Hinch Jr. Senior Patrol Leader, Scoutmaster Paul Hinch, Camporee Director Warren Paire, ASM Todd Matejovich, and COR David Dean. (Picture taken by Troop 1770 Committee Chair Liz Matejovich)

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Virginia CentralA Gold Level Service Area

Chain Bridge A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Jon Etherton (h) 703-893-0545 Jon@EthertonandAssociates.com

Commissioner - John Brown (c) 703-201-1304 J_BrownJr@verizon.net

District Executive - Michael Lee (c) 703-606-3036 Michael.Lee@Scouting.org

Colonial A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Dominick Caridi (h) 703-360-9206 dscscouting@aol.com

Commissioner - Joe Pallone (h) 703-765-4861 JoePallone@verizon.net

District Executive - Stephanie Bailey (c) 972-965-9722 Stephanie.Bailey@Scouting.org

George Mason A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Kent Weber kweber10@gmail.com

Commissioner - Shawn Ireland (w) 202-366-5787 (h) 703-591-2433 Shawn.Ireland@marad.dot.gov

District Executive - Tara McGhee Schoonover (c) 251-610-0336 Tara.McGhee@Scouting.org

Old Dominion A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Dean Stinson (h) 703-455-4072 stinsonbsa@gmail.com

Commissioner - Jim Stewart (h) 703-913-4765 VA6Stewart@cox.net

District Executive - Justin Mawdsley (c) 803-973-3868 Justin.Mawdsley@Scouting.org

Patriot A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Jack Campbell wjcampbell1@verizon.net

Commissioner - Jae Engelbrecht (c) 703-503-0770 Jae.Engelbrecht@gmail.com

Senior District Executive - Sean Tucker (w) 301-214-9167 Sean.Tucker@Scouting.org

Serving the city of Alexandria, Eastern Fairfax and Arlington Counties

Chain Bridge District

Field Director Sue Hart (c) 301-448-0656 Susan.Hart@Scouting.org

20th Annual Projectoree

Troop meeting à la française

The district’s 20th annual Projectoree was held May 2 - 4 at Camp Wilson in Pohick Bay Regional Park (Lorton, Va.). With mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s, about 350 Scouts and leaders were in attendance representing Troops 104, 111, 128, 149, 164, 167, 624, 638, 647, 648, 869, 1130, 1916, and 2535.

Scouts participated in 12 different team building and leadership development competitions, including Bad Plumbing, Caber Toss, Cave Rescue, Egg Toss, Fire Building Race, and the Hot Lava Rescue Relay. Following the competitions, most troops competed in the Scoutmaster Chariot Race and all enjoyed a Patrol versus Patrol Dodge Ball Tournament.

Troop 647 ran a stove-and-lantern safety class, and each troop contributed two Senior Scouts to the service project, which this year was replenishing the gravel on the walkways to and around the park’s Comfort Station. Overall, Patrol placements were: 1st - Stonecutters, Troop 111, 2nd - Bulldogs, Troop 1916, 3rd - Burritos, Troop 638.

The closing campfire featured an American flag retirement ceremony (14 cotton flags were retired at the campfire, and 85 synthetic flags were retired after its conclusion), an O/A Call-Out ceremony (ten Ordeal candidates were called out), 11 skits, three songs, and recognitions of the service project and staff Scouts. The Scouts responded with a resounding “Yes!” when asked if they wanted a 21st Projectoree - and so it is (tentatively) scheduled for April 24 - 26, 2015.

Troop 976 chartered to Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) Catholic Church in Vienna, Va. had a quite different troop meeting in April when they were visited by Matthias Martin, a member of the National team of the Scouts and Guides of France (Scouts et Guides de France, SGdF), which is the largest Scouting and Guiding association in France.

Mr. Martin gave the troop a lively overview of the Scout movement in France, and as a bonus, he taught the boys a fun Scout game that is typically played by French Scouts and guides on camping trips. Overall, the boys gained a new perspective of Scouting outside of this country and a better appreciation of the shared values that unite Scouts around the world.

Hector Uranga, Assistant Scoutmaster; Matthias Martin, SGdF; Andy Zaso, Scoutmaster Troop 976, Vienna, Va.

George Mason DistrictA Jar of Blessings

Pack 919 of Freedom Hill Elementary School in Vienna, Va. did a wonderful act of service for students at the school. Cub Master Roy Dunn, Tiger Cub Den Leader Dave Barnhart, along with six Scouts (Gabe, Colby, Joseph, Todd, Patrick, and Curtis) presented the pack’s three Jars of Blessings to Principal Scott Bloom.

Cub Master Roy Dunn went by the bank beforehand and had the coins in the jars

counted. The pack collected $232.32! The principal was very pleased and excited about the Jar of Blessings.

The school will use the funds to help cover expenses for sudden emergencies or unexpected needs that require small amounts of cash for students who do not have it for something seemingly small like cab fare.

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By Bill SnowdenVice Chair, Program Impact

The district’s Spring Camporee was held at Claude Moore Farm in Loudon County and Dulles International Airport Camp on April 25-27. The event focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities and the highlight of the weekend was a special behind the scenes tour of Dulles Airport.

More than 300 participating Scouts, Webelos, and adult leaders attended although severe weather conditions throughout the night on Friday and Saturday nights wreaked havoc on camping gear. But, the sun shined on Saturday and the camporee proved to be a great success.

In separate morning and afternoon sessions, Scouts and Scouters were transported by chartered buses from the Claude Moore campsite to the airport where they were given well-organized tours by airport personnel. Activities included a tour of the airport train maintenance and control facility, the underground system that transports passengers from terminals to gates, and discussion by a TSA official on numerous types of contraband confiscated from passengers at security checkpoints. The airport staff was incredibly welcoming and generous and even provided commemorative badges for all Scouts and take-away goody bags of airport memorabilia. Saturday camporee activities at the Claude

Moore Farm campsite included STEM-focused events such as air-pressure rocket launching, mathematics, and air rifle marksmanship.

As always, we are pleased to acknowledge the significant contributions of many Scouters who helped to make this camporee an unqualified success. Key Scouters contributing to this event include Bill Dexter (Camporee Director), Bill Reed (Co-Director), John Merchant (Program Director), Joe Casey (Administration and Logistics), Rick Rineer (Communications, Logistics, and Cook), Kristin Chioma (OA advisor), Dave Super (Story Teller), and Pat Ring (OA Advisor and Chief Cook). Religious services on Saturday evening were led by Gary Klinger (Protestant), Mark Greer (Catholic), and Howard Kaye (Jewish). Key contributions

to the success of the camporee were also made by numerous individuals having lead responsibilities for STEM activities at Claude Moore Farm. Rocket Activity: Robert Cohn, John Cavan, Rashid Abdullah, Reuben Blofstein. Mathematics: Paul Hoffman, Sanjay Gupta. Air Rifle Marksmanship: Ken Gaul and Kelly O’Malley. Archery: Bill Reed and Bill Snowden. Dodge Ball: Tim Nesley. Special thanks are extended to our District Executive, Sean Tucker; District Commissioner, Jae Engelbrecht; and Lee Cass for their constant support during both the planning and execution stages of this activity. And thanks as well to OA members who helped out in many ways and conducted an OA callout and brotherhood walk late on Saturday evening.

The district held our annual District Awards Dinner on May 1 with a theme Cinco de Mayo theme complete with Mexican food, “margaritas”, colorful table decorations, and many door prizes donated by businesses, near and far. There were over 65 Scouters and families in attendance including special guests, Jeff Berger and Sue Hart from the council.

In addition to recognizing our Outstanding Leaders and Units, nine Key 6 Awards were presented. The Key 6 is a local District award for those who go above and beyond their volunteer roles and have a positive impact on the district’s Scouting program. This year’s

recipients were Carol Brown, Mike Cooley, Christopher Cooper, Tracy Goodwin, John Griffin, Ned Lundquist, Fred Shiner, Molly Summers and Rich Wink. Four District of Merit Awards were presented to Tom Buckner, Dave Glenister, Bryon Ing and Peter Langberg while Silver Beaver recipients, Laura Buckner and Mike Nepi were also recognized.

Mixing in with the fun, a Wood Badge Ceremony, complete with a song, was also held for Christopher Cooper, Larry Machabee, and Dean Stinson.Everyone had a good time and we look forward to what the next year will bring.

In keeping with the Olympic theme this year, Scout Olympics was the focus of this year’s Spring Camporee held at Camp Snyder the weekend of April 28. More than 400 Scouts were given the opportunity to go for the Gold and compete with their patrols in the categories of Scout Skills, Scout Craft, Athletics, and Patrol games.

Events included Orienteering, Archery, Trestle Walk, Fire Building, and Rat Trap and were held in “stadiums” named after Lord Baden-Powell, Daniel Carter, James E. West and William D. Bryce. At the closing of the Games, medals were awarded to the best new Scout patrol and older Scout patrol in each of the Olympic categories.

The Fall Camporee, which will be held at Great Meadows State Park on October 17-19. Kudos and thanks to Bill Dexter, Camporee Chief.

Packs 686 (Springfield Estates Elementary) and 1683 (Newington Forest HOA) participated in the ExxonMobil sponsored Shoreline Clean-Up at the Occoquan National Wildlife Refuge (ONWR) in April. Scouts and their parents not only helped clean up the shoreline,

but were also able to work on outdoor and ecology awards. The community service hours that were logged, also went towards a grant to the ONWR.

As a bonus, Dixie Bones Restaurant catered a picnic lunch.

District News & Views

Back Row: John Griffin, Mike Cooley, Rich Wink, Dean Stinson (District Chairman), Jim Stewart (District Commissioner), Ned Lundquist. Front Row (they said for people under 5’7) Carol Brown, Tracy Goodwin, Molly Summers, Fred Shiner (missing Chris Cooper, due to Wood Badge training)

Patriot District

Old Dominion District

Colonial DistrictTroop 4077’s Service Project for Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail

OA’s Adopt-a-Highway

District Dinner Honors Volunteers

An Olympic Spring Camporee

Shoreline Clean Up!

Patriot District Spring STEM Camporee a Huge Success

Troop 4077 of Alexandria, Va. performed a service project for Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT) on April 26-27 in conjunction with a troop biking and camping trip.

The DRHT is a 16-mile trail along an abandoned railroad line located in King Georges County, Va. that served NRL Dahlgren from Fredericksburg during WWII. The service project involved installing stop signs along the trail to remind users to stop at road crossings. The troop installed signs at six locations on both sides of road crossings.

The preparatory work involved cutting six 12-foot 4x4s into 6-foot sections, drilling guide holes for the lag bolts used to secure the stop signs, and assembling the sign posts.

Installation of the sign posts required using posthole diggers to dig holes two feet deep, sinking the posts with proper alignment, and anchoring them with concrete mix. With two teams at work, the troop was able to complete the project in approximately three hours and while on site, the Scouts enjoyed biking on the trail and camping.

The Old Dominion’s Chapter of the Order of the Arrow “Adopt-A-Highway” sign was installed recently after OA members from the Amangamek-Wipit Lodge 470 were approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Scouts will be enhancing a two mile stretch of Gambrill Road, which is located off of the Fairfax County Parkway.

OA members have already started organizing the quarterly trash clean ups and will hold these clean ups for the next three years.

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Virginia SouthA Silver Level Service Area

Serving Prince William, Stafford, Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Culpeper Counties and, Fredericksburg City

Aquia A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Sven Rundman (c) 703-973-9323 DistrictChair-AquiaNCAC@cox.net

Commissioner - Jorge Roca (c) 540-270-3027 rocajf@cox.net

District Executive - James Larounis (c) 215-983-5732 James.Larounis@Scouting.org

Bull Run A Bronze Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Shawn Landry (h) 703-753-1390 shawn.landry@gbe.net

Commissioner - Tad Yergey (w) 703-754-3720 TadYergey@verizon.net

Field Director - Phillip Duggins (w) 301-214-9115 (c) 540-220-9904 Phillip.Duggins@Scouting.org

Mattaponi A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Bob Deaderick DeadLaw@verizon.net

Commissioner - Randy Wilson RDWSportsman73@hotmail.com

District Executive - Marvin Mills (c) 434-284-3513 Marvin.Mills@Scouting.org

Occoquan A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Alonso Zamora (c) 703-496-5100 Alonso@b-thrifty.com

Commissioner - Stanley Mushaw SMushaw@comcast.net

District Executive - Ben Hazekamp (c) 608-751-9840 Ben.Hazekamp@Scouting.org

Piedmont A Bronze Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Kathy Kulick kakulick@comcast.net

Commissioner - Drew Mrenna commissionerdrew@gmail.com

Senior District Executive - Michael Perry (c) 703-434-1300 Michael.Perry@Scouting.org

Aquia District

Piedmont DistrictField Director Phillip Duggins (w) 301-214-9115 (c) 540-220-9904 Phillip.Duggins@Scouting.org

Occoquan District

Aquia Supports Stafford County’s 350th AnniversaryOn May 3, Scouts and Scouters assisted in the kick-off of Stafford County’s 350th Anniversary.

They helped out by leading float, holding the banners with the floats name on it and demonstrated true service by helping other people at all times.

Key Volunteers Celebrated at Occoquan District Dinner

Scouting Takes Flight into a New Adventure

Piedmont District Honors District Scouters

Over the past several years, a high degree Pomp and Circumstance has surrounded the district’s annual dinner to celebrate and thank all of the terrific work that our volunteer leaders had put in over the past year, and this year was no different. With the addition of the Virgin Islands to the NCAC since our last district dinner, the organizers decided to go with a Mediterranean theme, to celebrate the flavors of this rich addition to our palates, forming a delectable foundation for our celebration that evening.

Under the back drop of bamboo palisades and tropical florae, The District Key 3, led by Chairman Alonso Zamora and Commissioner Stan Mushaw, presented a variety of awards to deserving volunteers. These volunteers, who had made themselves known for going above and beyond the call of duty, are all essential cogs in the Boy Scout Movement. Without their leadership, scouting age boys in Eastern Prince William wouldn’t have a great program that allows them the opportunity to explore the world.

To cap off the evening, the Emcee for the evening, Jack Zeto, went on to close with a hilarious session of “You might be a Scouter” jokes, that got everyone of their feet and enjoying some of the comic relief that comes with being a scouter.

Camporees are always an opportunity for Scouts to either develop their skills or learn about a hobby or career and our district’s Spring Camporee was no different, with the exception that it took place hundreds of miles in the air. The spring camporee, held at The Flying Circus Aerodrome in Bealeton, Va. From an airshow to model rockets, this camporee had a little bit of everything for the boys to learn and explore.

Some of the highlights of this great event included the hour-long airshow featuring the All-American Barnstormers performing aerial maneuvers against the pristine blue sky. Along with the aircraft, there was a unique mixture of adrenaline-raising performances from skydivers and wing walkers alike, testing gravity’s grip at every turn.

Apart from the airshow, the Scouts had plenty of other activities to explore and many chose

to spend their time exploring the air travel with their feet firmly on the ground. We had a group of model airplane enthusiasts come out and show the Scouts their hobby while explaining the principles that makes flight possible. Along with the model airplane operators, we also had a solid contingency of rocketeers sharing their love of space exploration and our constant journey to learn more. Overall, the Scouts were able to learn and have fun exploring air travel, an experience I am sure many will not forget.

Our district honored Scouters at the annual Awards Dinner in June at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville Va.The dinner is the chance to honor the Scouts and Scouters and awards were given for Unit Volunteers of the Year, Eagle Scouts of 2014, and the District Award of Merit recipients were recognized for their service to Scouting. Thank you all for your service and work with the Boy Scouts of America.

2014-2015 Program Launch Aquia’s Roundtable turned into a huge

networking opportunity for Scouters learning about the upcoming events and activities planned for the 2014-2015 program year.

The leadership of the Program Chair and Roundtable Commissioner brought in many

vendors for the Scouters to learn about activities available in the Stafford County area, as well as, a wonderful mix of district program committees such as Cub Day Camp, Scouting Safely, Training, and Order of the Arrow.

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Over 400 Scouts, Webelos and Scouters made their way to the 2014 Trout-o-ree (aka Spring Camporee) the weekend of April 26 at Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, Va. in search of the elusive rainbow and brown trout. Fifteen troops, our very own Sea Scout ship, and more than six Webelos dens braved wind and rain on Friday to awaken early to hit the fast-moving Robinson and Rose Rivers to haul in a big one.

When the splashes settled Stinky Skaja’s Fish Cleaning Shack and Fish Head Emporium helped eager Scouts and Webelos clean more than 200 of the biggest trout this side of the

Mississippi. After a day of angling, the group gathered for flag retreat conducted by the Sea Scout ship, as well as a very inspirational Wood Badge beading. The evening concluded with skits and songs at a huge campfire and an incredible Order of the Arrow Tap-out to honor the best of the best.

The mayor and city council chairman of Trout Town also wish to give a big fish thank you to the Order of the Arrow for all their cheerful service during the camporee. The Mayor went on to say, “no one does camporees like Bull Run District!” Without a doubt, this camporee set the stage for a great summer of Scouting and anticipation for our Fall camporee in October!

District News & Views

Mattaponi District

Bull Run District Awesome Trout-o-ree!!!

Cub Scouts Prepare for2014 Greater Fredericksburg Area Good Scout Dinner

Our Scouts are excited to take on the C.S.I. (Cub Scout Investigator) Day Camp this year from June 23-28 at the Fredericksburg Fairground. Only a few weeks after the schools let out, Scouts will certainly be eager to get their hands dirty in a week full of fun. Cub Scouts wait all year for the opportunity to shoot both BB guns as well as bows and arrows and our district has planned a week packed with fun, adventure, and Scouting activities. This year, Scouts will be participating in seven different program areas consisting of Scout Skills, sports, and agriculture just to name a few.

On June 4, the Aquia and Mattaponi districts hosted the 2014 Greater Fredericksburg Area Good Scout Dinner honoring the president of the University of Mary Washington, Richard V. Hurley.

The event was chaired by Dewayne McOsker of the Stafford County School Board, and co-chaired by Michael Catell, Vice Chair of Finance for the Aquia District. Held at Seacobeck Hall on the university’s campus, the event drew close to 70 attendees - many major government leaders, local business owners, defense contractors, and university faculty and staff.

The event grossed approximately $10,000, and was very well received and began with a receiving line where guests got to meet the local district chairs, President Hurley, as well as the event leadership. Following the start of the event, Hurley was led in by a bag pipe processional and dinner was served.

Throughout the evening, the common themes of leadership, service, and honor were referenced, relating the university’s honor code to the Scout Oath and Law. Reminiscing on his Scouting days, Hurley remembered learning how to tie knots and looking for that infamous “left handed smoke shifter.”

He thoroughly enjoyed his time in Scouting, and while he did not make Eagle, he made sure to tell everyone his experience was the highlight of his youth. Following Hurley’s presentation, a local Eagle Scout, Henry Darron of Troop 1717 in Stafford, Va. spoke, thanking the sponsors in attendance for their support and how it led to a lot of rare experiences he was able to take part in. Ending the evening, Scouts from Troop 199 in Stafford, Va. sang Scout Vespers, leaving a tear in everyone’s eye, and making the evening even more special.

One of the lesser-known community relations awards given in Scouting is the George Meany AFL-CIO Scouter’s Award.

The award is named after George Meany who became the President of the American Federation of Labor in 1952, and oversaw the merger of the AFL-CIO in 1955 until 1979. Nominees for the Meany Award are selected by the local labor federations, who are allowed one nominee per year.

George Meany was famous for being a man of great ethics, and a champion of the working American. When workplaces were segregated, he fought for equal rights and equal pay for all people regardless of color or gender. When individual labor leaders were suspected of corruption, he had the bravery to tell his labor leaders that any person who testified before Congress and “took the Fifth” would automatically forfeit their leadership position in the union for doing so.

When you consider Meany’s great ethics and overwhelming belief in fair play, it seemed very fitting for the Bull Run District and the Northern Virginia Labor Federation to partner to recognize Ms. Bonnie Sue Heisse, Committee Chairman of Venturing Crew 617 in Manassas, Va. and Bull Run District Venturing Committee member.

Ms. Heisse has over 12 years of Scouting leadership within the Bull Run District. She has been a Cub Leader, Assistant Scoutmaster, and is now a Venturing Crew Committee Chairman. Additionally, she is a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and also a Letter Carrier in Manassas where she has been a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers AFL-CIO since 1992.

The George Meany Award was presented to Ms. Heisse at the Bull Run District Awards

Dinner by Dan Duncan, President of the Northern Virginia Labor Federation and Rob Hoitt, District Venturing Committee Chairman. In his presentation Hoitt said, “Bonnie is one of those people who you wish you had a special award for...About a year ago, our Crew was in the very real danger of imploding, with the departure of our previous Committee Chairman. Bonnie without hesitation stepped in, and became our Crew’s new Committee Chairman.” He continued saying, “She got us back on track in such a way that the youth didn’t really notice the tremendous impact she made. This enabled the youth to run their program and have the support they needed to do so...She does a great many things that make things happen, so it is truly great to have this significant award to recognize her.”

George Meany AFL-CIO Scouter’s Award

Cub Scout Investigator: Day Camp

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Washington, DC/Maryland SouthPrince George’s A Bronze Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Philip Nichols (w) 301-952-3907 C.Philip.Nichols@gmail.com

Commissioner - LeRoy Parham (h) 301-782-4920 LParhamJr@yahoo.com

Senior District Executive - Stephen Allen (w) 301-214-9189 (c) 571-345-6852 Stephen.Allen@Scouting.org

District Executive - Philip Barbash (w) 301-214-9189 (c) 202-253-6323 Philip.Barbash@Scouting.org

Washington, D.C. A Bronze Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Ron Marchessault (c) 202-320-3834 RMarchessault12@aol.com

Commissioner - Phil Jackson (c) 202-678-2652 PhilJoanJackson@aol.com

District Director - Jennifer Coke (w) 301-214-9116 Jennifer.Coke@Scouting.org

District Director - Dan Mullin (w) 202-214-9144 Dan.Mullin@Scouting.org

Western Shore A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Nick Adams (h) 410-535-4557 Nick.Adams@verizon.net

Commissioner - Mike McKinney (h) 410-326-6510 jmmckinney@verizon.net

District Director - Wes Haynes (c) 301-943-8376 Wes.Haynes@Scouting.org

Zekiah A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - James Thomas Jim.Thomas@mtc-mc.us

Commissioner - Diane Fisher dfisher401@yahoo.com District Executive - Geoffrey Thomas (c) 301-861-6461 Geoffrey.Thomas@Scouting.org

Serving Washington, DC, Prince George’s County, and Southern MarylandA Silver Level Service Area

Asst. Director of Field Services James Hamlin (w) 301-214-9130 (c) 301-512-7314 James.Hamlin@Scouting.org

Washington D.C. DistrictSpring Camporee Focused on Skills to First Class

Day Camp Pt. 1 at Rock Creek

Explorer STEM Clubs: Off and Running

Scouts from all over Washington enjoyed an adventurous and dynamic spring camporee at Watkins Park in April. The theme was Scout Skills to First Class, with each troop demonstrating instructions at practice on the particular skill they selected. As Scouts visited each troop camp site, they got a chance to learn, review, and try out Scouting skills such as pioneering, first aid and wood tools. At Saturday night’s campfire, the Scouts invited other visitors of Watkins Park to attend the program.

The Spring Day Camp took place at Rock Creek Park Nature Center in April, during two days of the District of Columbia Public School’s spring break. The Cub Scout campers enjoyed the park’s planetarium presentation and earned the Junior Ranger badge from the National Park Service. Crafts, sports, and a closing campfire kept the Cub Scouts busy with a CSI theme (Cub Scout Investigator). The second day camp was set for June on the campus of St. Anselm’s Academy.

The Washington D.C. Middle School STEM Clubs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) started their first programs by learning from experts this spring. Club 725 at Friendship Blow-Pierce Public Charter School explored a possible future in pharmacy, with Dr. Zetta Lefridge, doctor of pharmacy (also Scoutmaster of Troop 538) as students used a mortar and pestle to prepare a prescription. Club 1800 at Perry Street Prep Public Charter School had a program ran by Dr. Joe Howard, who is a NASA scientist (also a Scouter in Pack 230), teaching students about what NASA is doing in the new James Webb Space Telescope program.

Washington D.C. District hosted the launch of the Baden Powell Hike of the History Of Scouting Trail (H.O.S.T.) on May 24, 2014. Preparing to cut the ribbon are Ron Marchessault, District Chairman, P-B, NCAC History and Archives Committee Chairman and Dan Mullin, District Director.

Photo credits: 2005 Goshen picture- Richard Thompson 2014 Court of Honor picture: David Krankowski

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District News & ViewsWestern Shore District

Prince George’s District

Zekiah District

Six Eagles Soaring

2014 Charles County Good Scouter

2014 “Good Scout” Award Breakfast

Spring Ordeal 2014

In the summer of 2005, six Webelos from Pack 430, chartered to St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick, Md., attended Goshen Scout Reservation in Va. Fast-forward to January 2014 when the last two of these six Scouts were recognized at their Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The Scouts, (from left to right) Morgan Lloyd, Tyler Michael, Joe Gionfriddo, Daniel America, Brendan Thompson and Jared Crisman (they are in the same order in both pictures), matured in that eight year span they each grew and accomplished different things in their lives and at school.

However, they all stayed with Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with a variety of projects: Morgan held a multi-parish food drive, Tyler planted prayer garden at First Baptist Church of Calvert County, Joe landscaped around a new building at St John Vianney, Daniel provided three orienteering courses at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Brendan expanded a storage barn for the preschool at St. John Vianney, and Jared built a bike rack for Project Echo, the local homeless shelter.

Most of the boys are members of Troop 430, except Tyler Michael who is a member of Troop 451, and most attended Calvert High School in Prince Frederick, Md., except Morgan Lloyd who attended St. Mary’s Ryken High School. They all graduated from high school in 2013 and started college except Brendan Thompson who will graduate in 2014. An amazing accomplishment!

Each May, the Boy Scouts of Charles County honor a local citizen who best exemplifies the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Charles County Good Scouter Committee, comprised of previous recipients, solicit candidates from our local service organizations who are our unsung community leaders, making a difference in Charles County. Craig Renner, VP of Marketing and Public Relations for the St Charles Companies, and past President of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce, was the perfect example of a Good Scouter, and the Zekiah District was proud to honor him as the 2014 Charles County Good Scouter Recipient.

For the past 13 years, our district , with the support of the Waldorf Jaycee’s, hosts this evening as our main fundraising event to recognize our great community leaders for their service. The evening’s program highlighted the impact Craig Renner has had on Charles County and

his influence on the growth and quality of life here in Southern Maryland. Once again, the evening featured the Zekiah All-Scout – All-Star Jazz Band to entertain their guests. The all-star band is comprised of adult Scout mentors and featured a Boy Scout youth as soloist. The evening also feature Richie Thomas, Amangamek Wipit Lodge Vice-Chief, as he shared his experience in Scouting’s honorary fraternity, the prestigious Order of the Arrow. He enlightened our patrons about this completely youth-led organization with purpose and mission of ‘cheerful service’ to their communities and to serve others.

The program was yet another reminder of the quality leadership they have to offer in Charles County. Craig Renner is that true gentleman and our district is proud to of honor him as our 2014 Charles County Good Scouter Recipient this year.

This year, we honored Neil J. Moore, President and CEO of Dimensions Healthcare System, as the 2014 Prince George’s “Good Scout”. Mr. Moore has been working in the healthcare industry working to improve and expand healthcare in Prince George’s County for nine years now. We had two phenomenal Scouts at the event, to tell us about their experiences in Scouting: Seth Adams from Troop 487 in Fort Washington, Md., and Amari Simpson from Troop 450 in Glenn Dale, Md., who both did an excellent job.

The event concluded with Mr. Moore’s speech, in which he talked about both his professional career, and his experience in Scouting. Overall, the event was a great success, and a total of $22,000 was raised to benefit Scouting in the county. Great job to all.

The Prince George’s Chapter of the Order of the Arrow hosted its 2014 Spring Ordeal on May 2-4 at Watkins Park in Upper Marlboro, Md. We welcomed 35 new Arrowmen, including three adults, and four Arrowmen received their Brotherhood Honor.

This was a record high amount of attendees for one of our Ordeals! The new Arrowmen along with their Elangomats restored a trail and performed other general maintenance projects in the park. For a few of our candidates, it was their first time learning to use some of the required tools

for this operation. Although the candidates had received nothing but scant food and a possibly rough night’s sleep under the stars, they were able to complete all of the tasks with smiles on their faces. Members enjoyed a day of fellowship and everyone enjoyed the feast prepared by our chapter Cook Crew.

Want to know more about the next time you get to see our Scouts in action? Try Prince George’s Cub Scout Day Camp June 23 at Mount Oak United Methodist Church in Mitchellville, Md.

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Virgin Islands Serving the U.S. Virgin Islands

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

St. CroixDistrict Chair - David Zumwalt (h) 340-719-1809 DZumwalt@zhiservices.com

Commissioner - Dylan Smith (h) 340-773-0422 DylanSmith12a@gmail.com

St. ThomasDistrict Chair - David Zumwalt (h) 340-719-1809 DZumwalt@zhiservices.com

Commissioner - Leroy Claxton (w) 340-776.9750 Leroy@vitelcom.net

Crossover on Memorial Day WeekendTroop and Pack 7034 had their crossover on Memorial Day weekend

at Mt. Victory Camp in the rain forest on the west end of the island. We had the entire beautiful camp to ourselves and all of the Cub Scouts attended as well as most of our Boy Scouts.

On Friday night we set up camp and had “tacos in a bag” for dinner and on Saturday morning, everyone had cereal for breakfast. We then packed our lunch and bags for our hike down the stream to the waterfall into the town of Frederiksted. We had very little direction and tried to find the trail using compass, GPS, Google map, but were unsuccessful.

However, we did have a nice hike around the area, where we found some old ruins of a sugar mill, a pig farm, and even a goat farm. Instead

of hiking down we got into vehicles and drove down to the cruise ship pier where we had a great time jumping off the 15 foot high pier into the crystal blue Caribbean ocean. We worked up quite an appetite, so we had lunch and laid out in the sun for a while.

Upon returning to the camp we got ready for the pack meeting. The Arrow of Light ceremony followed with the help of the OA. We made beef stroganoff and “killer beams” in Dutch ovens over a fire for dinner and then held the crossover ceremony. We had four energetic boys crossover into the troop. For the end of the evening events we had a desert bar open. Ice cream, bananas, waffle bowls, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, cherries and sprinkles. Better stop now getting hungry again!

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InternationalScouting On the Other Side of the World

Sign Up for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree

By Axel Anderson NCAC International Committee

Scouting didn’t catch on in Nepal as fast it did in the United States, but Nepal’s program has been around since the early 1950s and continues to enlist young adults today.

The apex of Nepal Scouting’s facilities is its headquarters in the nation’s capital city of Kathmandu, where the organization’s Chief Commissioner – equivalent to the BSA’s Chief Scout Executive – devotes time and energy to his nation’s program. In fact, on an April day, he was said to be busy participating in training there. Nepal Scouting’s headquarters is easy to find, even though it doesn’t have a traditional street address like those in the United States. (It’s on the corner of a busy Kathmandu street in Lainchour. (Even my bicycle rickshaw driver knew where to find it.)

The headquarters’ front gate is open during the day, and Scouts and Scouters there are eager to welcome visitors, even American Scouters who just drop in. The headquarters building houses offices and a Scout shop, and a nearby building on the property holds a museum filled with rich Nepalese Scouting memorabilia that even includes a few items with American connections. (Nirendra Karki, Scouter Officer, was kind enough to give me a personal tour of the museum. He also gave me a copy of Nepal Scouts’ equivalent of the BSA’s Requirements book.)

A nation tucked between Tibet and India, Nepal has a population of 27 million and boasts innumerable, inspiring mountain peaks, including Mt. Everest. Nepal Scouts is its national Scouting and Guiding organization. Scouting and Guiding were founded in Nepal in 1952, and they became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1969 and

of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1984. As of 2011, Nepal Scouts served an estimated 20,000 Scouts and as of 2003, nearly 12,000 Guides.

In 2013, Nepal Scouting hosted a regional annual camporee, attended by nearly 200 Scouts from Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan, and Singapore.

One of Nepal Scouting’s major accomplishments and a contribution to world Scouting was renaming a mountain named Urkema to “BP Peak” to honor Baden-Powell during world Scouting’s 2007 centennial. BP Peak stands 19,111 feet tall, says Keshav Bdr. Bohara, manager of Kakani, Nepal Scouts’ International Training Centre, about 17 miles from Nepal Scouting’s headquarters. Bohara said BP Peak is accessible to a broader range of climbers than Mt. Everest, which is 29,029 feet tall. BP Peak is in northern Nepal. For comparison, the elevation of Philmont’s Mt. Baldy is 12,445 feet.

Changing the mountain’s name was the idea of Shree Ram Lamichhane, Nepal Scouting’s Chief Commissioner. Permission to change the name had to be obtained from Nepal’s Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation. When asked about the 2007 proposal, Bohara said the thinking was, “We have many peaks; why not rename one (for Baden-Powell)?”, and that by doing so “Nepal (would) also be known around the world.”

According to NCACBSA.org/SeeNepal, BP Peak “is not very hard to climb.” However, it is a strenuous hike that requires acclimatization due to its high elevation. Tour operators offer treks to the summit of BP Peak that take from seven to ten days.

(Anderson visited the Nepal Scouting headquarters in April after a strenuous, organized hiking trek from Lukla, Nepal, to Mt. Everest Base Camp.)

Nirendra Karki, Scouter Officer, shows off a classic item in Nepal Scouting’s museum in Kathmandu.

Left to right, Nepal Scouts Niraj Mandal and Satindra Singh, Nepal Scouting Training Center Manager Maharjan, Keshav Bdr. Bohara, NCAC International Committee member Axel Anderson, and Nepal Scout Kabiraj Majarjan.

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July 2014 1 DACCS 4 Independence Day (MSSC Closed) 5 Goat ends @ GSR Goshen Week #3 Begins 7 Adventure Days @ CWBS - Session 1 of 4 Day Camp Week #4 10 Cub Resident Camp @ CWBS - Session 1 of 4 12 Board Retreat @ CWBS Goshen Week #4 Begins 13 NYLT - Weeklong Course 14 Adventure Days @ CWBS - Session 2 of 4 Day Camp Week #5 17 International Cmte Sea ScoutsWardroom Cub Resident Camp @ CWBS - Session 2 of 4 19 Washington Nationals Scout Day Goshen Week #5 Begins 21 Adventure Days @ CWBS - Session 3 of 4 Day Camp Week #6 24 Cub Resident Camp @ CWBS - Session 3 of 4 26 Paddle Craft Safety Training Goshen Week #6 Begins 27 Scuba Class Orientation NYLT - Weeklong Course Parents’ Day 28 Adventure Days @ CWBS - Session 4 of 4 Day Camp Week #7 29 Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) 31 Cub Resident Camp @ CWBS - Session 4 of 4

August 2014 1 Popcorn Order Due 2 Goshen Bus Loading Ends 3 Webelos Resident Camp @ CWBS - Session 1 of 2 4 STEM Cmte 5 DACCS 6 MAC 7 Cmsr Cabinet 8 USVI Blue Marlin Tournament 9 Scuba Training Sea Scouts Raft-up Vigil Induction at GSR 10 Scuba Training Vigil Induction at GSR Webelos Resident Camp @ CWBS - Session 2 of 2 14 Exec Cmte 16 Scuba Training Popcorn Distribution Program Impact Mtg 17 Scuba Training LDS Relations Cmte LEC 18 Day Camp Week #8 Membership Cmte Mtg 21 ACC 27 ADWCCS Annual Kick-off Night 29 Goshen Family Camp Begins 31 Advent (1st Sunday) Silver Beaver Nominations Due

September 2014 1 Labor Day (MSSC Closed) Goshen Family Camp Ends 2 DACCS STEM Cmte 3 MAC ARC 4 Wood Badge (Part 1 of 2) HAC 5 Wood Badge (Part 1 of 2) Popcorn Order Due 6 Swimming and Water Rescue Training Wood Badge (Part 1 of 2) 7 VOA Mtg Grandparents’ Day 11 Patriot Day 15 Aquatics Cmte Mtg History & Archives Cmte Membership Cmte Mtg 16 Leadership Training Cmte 17 Citizenship Day 18 Board Mtg @ MSSC ACC International Cmte Sea Scouts Wardroom ADWCCS Cmte 19 OA Lodge Fall Fellowship & LO&A @ GSR 20 OA Lodge Fall Fellowship & LO&A @ GSR Popcorn Distribution 21 OA Lodge Fall Fellowship & LO&A @ GSR 24 Rosh Hashanah Begins 26 Native American Day Rosh Hashanah Ends 27 Washington Nationals Scout Day BCOLS Classroom

Introducing the Adventures of PACK-MAN and Newbie by Roger Claff Roger Claff is currently the Cub Scout Leader Training Vice Chair and Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner in the Powhatan District. Back in 1997, he became Cubmaster of Pack 1570, and as do all good Cubmasters, he soon found himself reliving his boyhood! To amuse both his Scouts and himself, he doodled out the adventures of the hapless Pack-Man, the eager new Cub Scout Newbie, and Newbie’s little brother Dennie. Beyond name and appearance, Pack-Man and his friends bear no other similarities to the original video game, and rest assured they have appetite only for Scouting, but that in large doses!

Look forward to another adventure in the Fall 2014 Edition of The Scouter Digest!

LegendACC - Assistant Council CommissionerADWCCS - Archdiocese of Washington, Catholic Committee on ScoutingBCOLS - Back Country Outdoor Leader SkillsCmte - CommitteeCOC - Council of ChiefsCVOA - Council Venturing Officers AssociationCWBS - Camp William B. SnyderDA - Diocese of ArlingtonDACCS - Diocese of Arlington, Catholic Committee on ScoutingEDGE - Explain, Demonstrate, Guide or EnableLEC - Lodge Executive CommitteeMAC - Meritorious Awards CommitteeMSSC - Marriott Scout Service CenterMtg - MeetingOA - Order of the ArrowPCOS - Protestant Committee on ScoutingRT - RoundtableTrng - Training

Dates subject to change.Check the website for updates: www.NCACBSA.org/Calendar.

Council Calendar Always online at NCACBSA.org/Calendar

by Roger Claff

The International Spy Museum presents the world’s largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. Scouts adopt a cover, test their spy skills, and uncover the secret history of history. They also meet James Bond’s villains, uncover their evil schemes, and explore their exotic lairs and weapons in the special exhibition Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains.

The Museum is a proud partner of the History of Scouting Trail; Scouts can purchase badges at the Museum after completing the Colin Livingstone or History Hike. Scouts can also receive a complimentary commemorative patch with a group reservation.

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