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Key Calendar Dates
May 15 Government, Labor & Management “Good Scout” Awards Reception
May 16 Excellence in Youth Leadership Evening
May 17-19 Cub Family Campout
May 28 Memorial Day (MSSC & Scout Shop Closed)
June 9 Commissioner’s College
June 25 32nd Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic
National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America Marriott Scout Service Center 9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 P: 301-530-9360 www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org Map
I love this time of year. Days are getting longer and warmer…and Scouting thoughts turn to summer camp.
Every year our properties - Camp William B. Snyder in Haymarket and Goshen Scout Reservation outside Lexington – welcome young people with the promise of outdoor adventure, the opportunity to make new friends and the chance to earn merit badges that require a little help from Mother Nature. Summer camp is one of the greatest experiences a Scout can have and it’s one of the memories that Scouting alums are always willing to share.
I hope you and your Scouts have a fantastic time – safe and fun – no matter where your Scouting adventures take you this summer. And don’t forget to share your camping stories and pictures on our Facebook page!
Prepared. For the Future. As April drew to a close, NCAC held its annual Spring Endowment Celebration, recognizing the newest donors to the Council’s endowment fund. We added more than a dozen James E. West Fellows and welcomed three new members into the Second Century Society. These financial gifts will help ensure that Scouting is a viable option for local young people for years to come. To read more about why an endowment fund is so critical, visit www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org/Endowment.
New Leadership At the National Meeting later this month in Florida, Wayne Perry, CEO of Shotgun Creek Investments LLC (Bellevue, Washington), will become BSA’s 34th National President (Volunteer), replacing Rex Tillerson, chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation. Wayne’s past Scouting roles include Western Region president and vice president; president of the Chief Seattle Council; district chairman; Explorer Advisor; Scoutmaster; Cubmaster; and merit badge counselor. During his tenure on the National Executive Board, he has served as president-elect; on the Finance Impact, International, Strategic Planning and Human Resources/Innovation and Research Group committees; and on the BSA National Foundation. Wayne has also served as international commissioner of the BSA and as a member of the World Scout Committee. His Scouting recognitions include the Silver Buffalo Award; Silver Antelope Award; Silver Beaver Award; Scoutmaster Award of Merit; Heroism Award; District Award of Merit; Wood Badge; Scouter’s Key; and World Scouting’s Bronze Wolf.
BSA Chief Scout Executive – and NCAC Excellence in Youth Leadership Keynote Speaker – Bob Mazzuca will also be stepping down this month. His successor is yet to be named, but these two key leadership changes remind us that succession planning is important to bring in fresh ideas and help keep dedicated leaders from getting burned out. It also helps ensure there is a continuity of organizational knowledge. As your unit plans next year’s program, spend some time discussing a leadership succession plan.
STEM The Space Shuttle Discovery may have made its final landing in the DC area, but BSA’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiative is just taking off! In keeping with Scouting’s new theme to help Scouts be “prepared for life,” STEM incorporates four educational elements that are critical job skills today’s youth – and America – will need to compete in the global marketplace. From Robotics to Inventing to Welding, there are more than two dozen merit badges that tie directly into the initiative now and, over the next couple years, new merit badges such as Programming, Game Design and Animation will become available. Every conceivable profession – teacher, astronaut, fireman, accountant, chef, interior designer, movie director…you name it – involves STEM principles. Incorporating this initiative into your unit’s program will help ensure today’s young people are truly equipped to be tomorrow’s leaders, no matter what career path they choose.
See you around the campfire, Les Baron Scout Executive/CEO
Scouts In The News
Have your Scouts been featured by local media? Let us know! Catch all the latest news on the Council’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/NCACBSA.
New Unit Spotlight
Crew 25, chartered by the Lovettsville Game Protection Association in Lovettsville, VA, was started by a group of young women looking for an experience that included service, outdoor activities and adventure beyond what they were being offered in other programs. Since many of the women are over 18 years of age, Venturing emerged as a great choice. The Crew members have completed basic Venturing training and plan to complete the Venturing Outdoor Bronze Award after their next camping trip this spring. They assisted Cub Scout Pack 962, chartered by the Lovettsville-Waterford Ruritans, with a recent conservation project and hope to conduct their first super activity - a major trip requiring long-range planning and extensive preparation - this summer. Goose Creek District's Venturing Forum Commissioner Ande Davis said she admires the energy of the Crew and their excitement about outdoorsy activities such as hiking, canoeing and camping.
Also welcome to the NCAC family...
To find the nearest pack, troop, ship, crew or team visit BeAScout.org.
NCAC Staff Changes
Kevin Bradley, Director of Community Impact: Longtime Scouting professional, former field director and development director Kevin Bradley has accepted a new role for the Council in the Program Department. He will oversee most of the Council's camping, advancement, district activities and training as well as the fall popcorn sale.
Will Burkett, District Executive: Having spent the past year working with Director of Field Service Sarah Pelter, Eagle Scout Will is ready to take on his new position for Sully District.
Hank Forester, Senior District Executive: Hank, formerly with Chain Bridge District, will now serve as Senior District Executive for Powhatan District.
Sean Tucker, Senior District Executive: Sean, formerly with Powhatan District, will now serve as Senior District Executive for Patriot District.
For updated staff contact information, click here.
Tour Permit and Activity Plan Is Online
The new digital Tour Permit and Activity Plan is now online. NCAC will be accepting paper tour plans until September 1, 2012, to ease the transition, but please encourage your leaders to use the online form for new events. For an instructional video on using the form, click here.
Government, Labor & Management “Good Scout” Awards Reception – May 15
NCAC will bestow the Good Scout Award on The Honorable John Larson, US Representative, Connecticut 1st District; Joseph J. Nigro, General President, Sheet Metal Workers' International Association; and Phebe N. Novakovic, Executive Vice President – Marine Systems, General Dynamics at this annual event, chaired by Silver Buffalo and NCAC Executive Board Member R. Thomas Buffenbarger, international president of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Sponsorship opportunities for and individual tickets to the event are available. For more information, click here.
Join the Chief Scout Executive at Excellence In Youth Leadership Evening – May 16
NCAC’s Excellence in Youth Leadership Evening recognizes Eagle Scouts, Quartermasters and Venturing Silver Award recipients who earned their awards in 2011. Participants (who need not be currently involved in Scouting) from business, social and civic organizations are invited to mentor Scouts in their vocation of interest to provide insight and advice on how to continue their personal and professional development towards their career goals.
SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: BSA Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca is this year’s Class Honoree and Keynote Speaker. This will be one of the last public appearances for Mazzuca, a Distinguished Eagle Scout, as BSA's “CEO.” A new Chief Scout Executive will be announced at the BSA National Meeting.
The event will be May 16, 6 PM at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner (McLean, VA). If you are interested in being a mentor or to register, click here.
Order of the Arrow Section Conclave – May 18-20
The 2012 Section Conclave will be hosted by Nentico Lodge 12 at Camp Spencer, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Baltimore Area Council, BSA. The Section Conclave brings together the lodges in our Section - Northeast Region, Section 6A (NE-6A) - for brotherhood and fellowship. This is a great opportunity for new Arrowmen to experience the excitement of being part of the Order of the Arrow. For more information or to register, click here.
BSA National Meeting - May 30-June 1
The 2012 National BSA Annual Meeting will be May 30–June 1 in Kissimmee, FL. The theme is “Continuing Our Journey.” The meeting is open to all Scouters. There will be training opportunities, a 5K SCOUTStrong™ Fun Run/Walk, the National Council Recognition Dinner and much more. For more information, click here.
32nd Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic – June 25
What: Four-person full scramble, morning and afternoon shotgun starts When: June 25 Where: Manor Country Club (Rockville, MD)
Luxury vehicles or $100,000 cash prize for hole-in-one on every par 3! Hundreds of dollars worth of great giveaways! There’s still room, but space is limited so sign up soon! For more information or to register, click here.
Camping Committee Meeting Rescheduled – May 15
To allow members to attend the Excellence in Youth Leadership Evening, the Camping Committee meeting has been moved to Tuesday, May 15th. Starting time will remain 7:15PM. This is the last Camping Committee meeting of the Scouting year and there are a lot of important items to cover before camp begins, so in-person attendance is encouraged.
Goshen Scout Reservation
Goshen Bears Workend – May 18-20 For more than 25 years the Goshen Bears have been guided by a simple mission: paint, wire, roof, shingle, cut, store, repair and fix everything at Goshen Scout Reservation. Twice a year these dedicated Scouters head out to camp for a “workend” of fellowship and service. To be a part of the workend, click here.
Reminder: Camp Staff Report Dates Senior Staff (ages 18 years and older) report to Goshen on Saturday, June 9 at noon. All other Camp Staff report on Saturday, June 16 at noon.
Adult Leader Training Leader Training at Goshen will continue this summer. The schedule will be posted online June 1 to help with pre-camp planning.
Looking for more information about Goshen? Visit www.GoToGoshen.org or find Goshen on Facebook at Facebook.com/GOSHENNCAC.
Camp William B. Snyder
Cub Family Campouts Cub Scout Family Camping fun continues May 17-19! Cub Scouts are invited to attend with their family or as a pack. Activities will include BB & archery, handicrafts, nature, belt loops, outdoor skills and more! An optional meal plan is available. For more information click here.
Lifeguard Training On June 9-10, 16-17 & 23-24 NCAC will be conducting a joint American Red Cross and BSA lifeguard course at Camp Snyder. Scouts - at least 15 years old - and adult leaders can complete CPR/AED, First Aid and both ARC and BSA lifeguard certifications. The registration deadline is May 14 and there are only 16 spots so register now! To register, click here.
Looking for more information about Camp Snyder? Visit www.GoToSnyder.org or find Camp Snyder on Facebook at facebook.com/CampWBSnyder.
Cub Scout Day Camp
There's still time to sign up for Cub Scout Day Camp. Join us for high seas adventure, treasure hunts, excitement and fun!
Looking for the day camp nearest you? Click here for all of this summer's schedules and locations, then click here to register.
Top Popcorn Sellers Take the Field
The top 10 popcorn sellers from 2011 will run on the field with the Washington Nationals players before this Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game starts at 1:05pm, so come out to the ballpark to cheer them on, or watch for them on TV!
Next month, all Scouts who earned the "Fill It Up" prize by submitting a full order sheet in 2011 are invited to Popcorn Top Seller’s Day at Nationals Park on Sunday, June 3, 2012 as the Nationals face the Atlanta Braves! Further information will be emailed to the popcorn kernels for units of qualifying Scouts.
Looking for more information about popcorn? Visit the popcorn webpage at www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org/popcorn.
Commissioner’s College – June 9
Commissioner’s College is an annual full-day training event for commissioners, with degrees based on a national BSA curriculum. The courses expose participants to the multiple aspects and approaches to Commissioner Service, providing commissioners with new ideas and resources to take back to their units, districts and councils. This event also provides an opportunity to network with other volunteers and professional leaders – perhaps the most valuable resource of all.
Registration for Commissioner’s College will be available online next week. For more information, including the curriculum and class schedule, click here.
Northeast Region NYLT Leadership Academy – July 15-21, July 22-28
The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Leadership Academy is the preeminent program for teaching youth how to teach leadership. It is designed for all youth who staff NYLT. There will be two courses held at Camp Snyder this summer, July 15-21 and July 22-28. For more information, click here.
High Adventure Like You've Never Seen!
There has never been a Jamboree like this. Ever. Whitewater rafting, rock climbing, zip lines, mountain biking…plus all the things you've grown to love about the jamboree: patch trading, SCUBA, arena shows, Technology Quest, and much, much more. This will be the first jamboree at its new permanent home – The Summit Bechtel Reserve, in beautiful West Virginia – and you'll be there for the grand opening, July 15 -24, 2013.
NCAC is forming Jamboree Troops NOW, and we want you!
Seeking:
For information about cost, scholarships, eligibility requirements, or to apply click here.
Join the National Scouting Alumni Association
Stay up to speed on what's happening in Scouting no matter where you live and help youth experience the excitement, challenges, and adventure that Scouting has to offer. Join today to receive the following extra benefits:
Go to www.BSAalumni.org for more information.
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Join the NCAC STEM Committee
BSA's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program is launching nationally at the National Meeting later this month. NCAC was part of the pilot program last year, and now the Council is building a STEM committee to develop resources for Scouts and leaders to use in programming. For more information, please contact James Hamlin.
Scout Shop
Get Ready for Camp – May 19
Get a $20 Gift Card with $100 camp gear purchase! Register to win exciting BSA prizes! Stop by the Scout Shop on May 19th to “Get Ready for Camp”. Camping demonstrations will be happening all day and both stores will have everything needed to outfit your Scout for Summer Camp. Demonstrations include: Backpack Selection & Fitting, How to Pack a Backpack, “Be Prepared” for Summer Camp, and “Be Prepared” for Hiking.
TrekTek Combo Deal, May 19-June 28 Buy two adult TrekTek T-shirts for $25 or two youth for $20!
Centennial Nylon Shorts 25% OFF, May 25-June 1 All nylon Centennial Shorts are 25% off
These promotions are available at your local Scout Shops.
Gaithersburg Book Festival – May 19
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is looking for volunteers. The Festival will take place on May 19, 10AM-6PM on the grounds of City Hall in historic Olde Towne Gaithersburg. This free, all-day celebration will include author appearances, book signings, writing workshops, taste-tests from food-related authors, and more. Older Scouts and leaders can assist visiting authors, help with set-up and clean-up, and more. For more information, click here.
Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive! – May 28
Youth ages 12-20 are invited to take part in a Day of Service honoring the memory of the men and women of the World War II generations! Following this youth-led ceremony, 400 youth will march in America's largest Memorial Day Parade alongside the Spirit of '45 float carrying veterans of World War II. The Parade is approximately 1 mile long. Family and friends are encouraged to watch the Parade, which will also be televised live. Participating Scouts are eligible for 6 hours of community service
For more information click here.
Operation Dragoon – July 19-22
Please join us in honoring the veterans of Operation Dragoon – the “Forgotten D-Day”. There will be a series of historical seminars and memorial events July 19-22 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA. For more information click here.
Washington Nationals Scout Days
The Washington Nationals will be hosting their popular Scout Days again this season. The Nationals are already off to a great start – especially at home games – and have one of the best pitching staffs in the league. Be part of the excitement:
For more information visit www.nationals.com.
Vi!Va! Vienna
ViVa! Vienna!, presented by the Rotary Club of Vienna, VA, is a family and community oriented celebration of Memorial Day and the greater Vienna Community spirit. Enjoy amusement rides, food, crafts, vendors and entertainment - fun for all ages!
Attendance is expected to top 50,000, with more than 300 vendors available, including handcraft artisans, retail, professionals, political parties and candidates, and community and non-profit organizations. 100% of proceeds go to charitable, community and humanitarian organizations.
For more information, click here.
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