James S. Wilson 2010 Class of Silver Beavers

These awards will be presented at the NCAC Annual Business Meeting and Silver Beaver Award Ceremony on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Stephen G. Marriott Dining Hall, Camp William B. Snyder located at 6100 Antioch Road, Haymarket, Virginia.  Everyone is invited!

2010 Class of Silver Beavers
Andrea P. Boyles	Shawn R. Ireland
Lynn C. Chapman	Charles L. Kaltwasser
Vincent P. Cipriani	Sammy S. Knight
James W. Eaton, Sr.	J. Randall Minchew
Evan H. Farr	Isiah E. Pugh, Jr.
Aasgeir Gangsaas	Robert G. Sterne
Raymond J. Garant	Thomas L. Wertz, Jr.
Michael S. Haas

Registration Open for BSA Grand Centennial Parade 

Only four parades are permitted in Washington D.C. per year: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. But this year, the District and the National Parks Service is welcoming one more – the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Grand Centennial Parade on July 25. Not only are we celebrating our 100th Anniversary, but because of the historical significance and contributions of the BSA to the fabric of American society, our centennial parade is being permitted to march down Constitution Avenue. The significance of this should be a signal to every Scout in every state – and to all our supporters coast to coast – that Scouting is source of national pride. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of history! Click here for more information.

2010 National Scout Jamboree "Ribbon" CSP

Special National Capital Area Council shoulder strips have been designed and made in recognition of the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.  The purple bordered CSPs are available online or at the front desk of the Marriott Scout Service Center.  Special copper-bordered strips area available only to those attending jamboree as part of the NCAC contingent, and a turquoise-bordered ‘Staff’ strip (for those NCAC volunteers attending Jamboree as a staff member).  The ‘Staff’ strips are only available for purchase through front desk at the Marriott Scout Service Center.

Venturing Potomac River Cleanup Service Project

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Oxon Cove, Oxon Hill National Park, MD

Venturers and Scouts from all over the National Capital Area Council will gather at Oxon Hill National Park to help in the Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup day. Last year, volunteers cleaned almost 3 tons of debris out of the Potomac River. With the help of Venturers, we will make it 4 tons this year. 

Oxon Cove is one of the places that needs the most help and the Venturers are the ones to do it. Join other Venturers in this fun and very worthwhile service project.

So wear your grubbies, and rubber boots if you have them, and come help us preserve our national river. It flows right through our council, so what better place to help. If you do not have rubber boots, no problem – there is plenty to do without getting in the water. Please email Adair Petty and Mike Stumpf to let us know  you are coming. For directions to and information on Oxon Hill National Park, visit their website - Click Here.   

Parent/Son Overnights

Looking for a spectacular way to enjoy the great outdoors with your son?  Sign up for a spring camp out at Camp William B. Snyder!  You and your son can enjoy one of the finest 24-hour planned outdoor programs available in the National Capital Area Council for Cub Scouts and Webelos!  You bring the gear, we’ll supply the fun!   

Age / Grade Eligibility Change for Venturing Program

The current age and grade eligibility requirement for participation in the Venturing program is 14 years of age and completion of the eighth grade.  Effective May 1, 2010, the minimum age requirement will be changed to 14 years of age, or 13 years of age and completion of the eighth grade.  The maximum age for participation remains under 21 years of age.  The change will ensure consistency among Venturing, high-adventure bases, and other core programs.  In support of this change, a list of frequently asked questions can be found at www.scouting.org/venturing.

Find out what is happening in your district. Click on your district's name to visit your district's website. To determine which district you are a part of click here.
Appalachian Trail	Occoquan
Aquia	Old Dominion
Bull Run	Patriot
Catoctin Mountain	Piedmont
Chain Bridge	Powhatan
Colonial	Prince George's
George Mason	Sully
Goose Creek	Washington, DC
Mattaponi	Western Shore
Montgomery	Zekiah

---

*Note: Sponsor Events are posted as part of NCAC's major advertising package for those companies helping to offset the costs associated with this Website, NCAC's E-source and Capital Comments electronic newsletters, and/or the quarterly printed NCAC The Scouter Digest.  Any discrepancies should be emailed to the Webmaster. Questions and information related to this event must go to the event's contact, not the NCAC.
For details about becoming an advertiser contact NCAC Marketing, 301-214-9114.