National BSA Youth Protection Policy Update
Effective June 1, 2010

Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers. Effective June 1, 2010, the NCAC is requiring all new leaders to complete Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.

For complete information, click on Details link below.

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Are Your Unit Leaders Trained?
If So, Who Knows? If Not, Why Not?
 

 

One of the principle requirements of the BSA is that unit leaders be trained. There are a number of reasons some of which many of us are familiar with... "Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader," but one of the most important reasons is to assure that unit leaders are following the Scout program and its guidelines and policies.

The National Capitol Area Council, along with 40 other BSA councils, is participating in a pilot program aimed at assure that all leaders are meeting the training requirement for their position and to make sure that each Scouter's training record is properly recorded and maintained. As part of this pilot, the Powhatan District is asking every Scouter to review and report their training using the attached form.
It shouldn't take but a couple of minutes to complete and the form can either be dropped off at the next District Roundtable or emailed to the District Training Chair.     

Click on this link to download the training survey.

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Adult and Youth Applications

Committee Chairs are asked to send ALL applications directly to the Council at the address below:

National Capital Area Council, BSA
Attn: Annie Sharp, Powhatan District 
9190 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814-3897

Or, you can Fax copies of the applications to: NCAC, Powhatan District, 301-564-9513, attention Annie Sharp.

This will allow a chance for a check of the documents for errors and omissions. REMEMBER!! All applications require the payment of dues, please consult the pro-rated membership and Boy's Life subscription rates inside the application cover sheets.

If you choose to drop applications off at the Council offices, please make sure they are marked with both your unit's and the District's information.