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Training Registration Fliers have been posted for September    (see training tab)

Want to know what training is listed for you in scoutnet?  Go to your myscouting.org account.  Sign in and click on Training Validation.   If you have taken training that is not listed be sure to contact mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net with copies of your training cards for submission.  Don't forget to submit an update traing record form !

Having Problems with your on line training account?   If you experience technical issues with myscouting.org, contact the BSA National Help Desk at 1-972-580-2267 OR contact by e-mail: my scouting@myscouting .org.
When e-mailing myscouting@scouting.org inclued: Problem, your name, e-mail address, BSA ID number, phone number, and Council name (NCAC - #082)

Cub Scout Fast Start online training: If you took Cub Scout Fast Start before May 18, 2010, on lline, your  date has been removed and it will show tht you are not trsained.  National changed the Fast Start program.  Your old fast start date is still good, But it is always  highly recommended that you retake Fast Start so that you will have the latest updated training.  If only takes 30 minutes.

Montgomery District Training 2010-20100 Catalog is now posted. click on the training tab to get a downloadable copy.

OA Elections are closed as of the first day of summer camp seson.  If you have any questions about elections or would like to schedule and election for the next election season contact Tom DiMissa.  Plan now to hold your OA elections between November 1, 2010 and June 1, 2011.
OA will be holding 2 fall ordeals for those elected this past election season.

The Word document for the Montgomery District Calendar was omitted from the Program Launch packet.  Click here to download the latest version.  The district calendar will be updated over the next couple of weeks. 

Montgomery District announces the 2010 Class of District Award of Merit Recipients
For photos & bios of the District Award of Merit recipients and the Spark Plug recipients - click here

Cub Scout Day Camps - one week remaining.  Additional details available on each event.

  • 4th Presbyterian (Potomac): August 9-13.

Cub Scout Camp Triple Crown Award
Montgomery District is offering the Cub Summer Camp Triple Crown Award again this year.  There are award options for Packs, Dens and individual Cub Scouts.  Click here for flier.  Click here for the award application form.

Cub Pack JSN Coordinator Contact Information:
Please s
ubmit contact information for your Cub Pack JSN coordinator here

Training News:

  •  Boy Scout, Cub Scout and Commissioner Training registration fliers have been posted :See training tab for fliers.
  • New training report form as of 3-3-2010: mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net.  Please use this  address to send in your individual as well as unit  adult training records. Report sheet can be found on the training page.
  • Click on the  Training page, to find out : What Is A Trained Leader. This sheet lists the courses that leaders need to take to be considered completely trained under the new required training requirements.
  • 2010 Aquatics Programs: See Training page for flier and information on the program
  • Please be aware that all leadership MUST be Trained. You MUST meet this requirement to recharter for 2011.
    Required Training Requirements:
    click here pdf  Required to be Trained by December 31, 2010: Cubmasters, Scoutmasters,Varsity Scout Coaches, Venturing Crew Advisors and Sea Scout Skippers.
    Beginning January 1, 2011, all direct leaders will be required to complete training.  Direct contact leaders are anyone who comes into direct contact with youth members, and includes assistants to the top leaders and all den leader.
  • NEW ADULT PERSONAL TRAINING RECORD FORM Posted. Click on the Training Tab to get the NCAC Adult Training Update Form. This form is designed to be turned into the District only. Record your training on this form and turn in a copy to your Unit as well as to the Montgomery District Training Team.     Please e-mail to: mdtrainingrecords@comcast.net   
  • WEBELOS Leaders and all Boy Scout Leaders -  a special message is on the Training page just for you!

Advancement News

  • NEW A revised Eagle Scout Procedures Guide is now available. The previous Guide dated January 2006 has been revised to the current June 2010 edition. Click HERE to be redirected to the Montgomery District Eagle Scout page where the new Guide may be downloaded. 

  • NEW "INVENTING" Merit Badge Announced. On June 17, the Boy Scouts of America, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, formally launched the Inventing Merit Badge. This new, exciting merit badge is now available for all Scouts to earn. Click here for more information.

  • BSA is pleased to announce the Historical Merit Badge Program. There are four historic merit badges that are only available during 2010. Click HERE for more information that can be found on the MD advancement page. (RDK 4-10-09@ 4:21pm)

  • Remember the 2009 Eagle Scout Rank Application must be used. Click HERE for information concerning the 2009 Eagle Scout Rank Application form (512-728) and the 2009 Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook (512-927). [updated-RDK: 10-26-09 @ 5:31pm] 

Other Updates:

  • Uniform Exchange   The Uniform Exchange is free.  If it fits it is yours.  Please check your closets for out grown clean uniforms and parts for Cubs, Boy and Venturing and donate them to the uniform exchange.  (You do not have to bring anything to take something home.)  Youth and adult uniforms and parts are accepted. Contact mlgundersen@comcast.net for more information or to make arrangements to shop the Uniform exchange. Waist size is need when requesting short or pants. Neck size is needed when requesting shirts.

  • Items from the Catholic Committee on Scouting have been posted on the Community Events page.

MORE HOT ITEMS - upcoming calendar events, changes, etc:

Date Activity Change/Deadline Information
September 11

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training (S24)

This is the indoor training that is required of all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters   (Troop Committee members are encouraged to attend for a fuller understanding of the program)

Montgomery General Hospital, Olney, MD

See Training tab for registration form

September 25 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training (S24) This is the indoor training that is required of all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters   (Troop Committee members are encouraged to attend for a fuller understanding of the program)

Grace United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

See Training tab for registration form

September  25 Cub Scout Leader Specific Training All Cub Scout Registered Adults  are required to attend this  course as part of the required training

Grace United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

See Training tab for registration form

September 25 Commissioner Basic Training All Commmissioners are required to attend this  course as part of the required training

Grace United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

See Training tab for registration form

November 1, 2010 to May 2011 Order of the Arrow  Elections start for the 2011 election year

Elections for the 2011 Ordeal season

Units please schedule your Units election by contacting:
Mr. Tom DiMisa
301-469-8946
301-356-0918
tdimisa@yahoo.com

 Upcoming Events

  • Saturday, September 11, 2010
    BSLST