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Fellow Scouts and Scouters,

I hope you are as excited as I am for all the volunteers in our Council. Our colony of Silver Beavers is sure not to disappoint. Let me start by congratulating 2016 Silver Beaver class honoree Hugh Redd. It has been my privilege to work closely with Hugh for the past six years, and I have found no man who sets a better example for Scouting and what it means to be a Silver Beaver than Hugh. Hugh will also receive the coveted Silver Antelope at the National Meeting this year in San Diego. Also, a special congratulations to all Venturing Leadership Award recipients, and Journey to Excellence achievers, thank you for your service to others. You help remind the people in our communities that being a “Good Scout” is not just something you do casually after school or when you can. It’s a code of honor and a path you walk throughout your life.

Honor… now there’s a word you don’t hear a lot anymore. The Scout Oath starts with “On my honor…”, and the Eagle Scout Oath closes with “To this I pledge my SACRED honor…” Not sacred because you’re pledging to a higher power – that’s a different part of the oath. But, It’s a reminder that your honor is supposed to be sacred to you. Because without that strong sense of honor any promise you make, even the Scout Law itself, is nothing more than a bunch of empty words. Developing that sense of honor takes commitment. It takes guidance, and good role models. It requires you to learn to lead a team… and also to be a part of one. Honor is not a concept we talk about much, but it’s central to our core; guiding young people in our communities to become engaged community members, good neighbors and leaders among their peers. Like many of you I was a Scout as a young man, and also like some of you, my fi rst real experience with responsibility outside of school and the home was in my troop.

The fi rst time my peers were depending on me, where we would succeed or fail on our own, without parents there to bail us out, was Scouting! Those experiences helped me and still helps Scouts to grow and learn to be independent. Giving them the confi dence to take on leadership roles in the future.

Today all is well with the world of Scouting, but with tomorrow, comes a new challenge. If you believe that this organization is helping young people to become the best they can be and that we need more people in this country who embrace the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law... then I encourage you to speak up and out. Tell people the good Scouting is doing, remind them of the importance of respect and being patriotic and why that is important for young Americans to learn. The volunteers around NCAC are exceptional. Kids deserve exceptional! Without your support, Scouting in these more diffi cult times will not survive.

Thank you for being a part of this organization, thank you spouses for allowing your husband or wife to do what they do... one hour a week. Thank you most of all for the positive difference you are making in our community.

Yours in Scouting,

Les Baron Scout Executive/CEO

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The Scouter Digest Vol55Issue2

TopPopcornSellersenjoyadayatNational’sPark

Scouts who sold the most Popcorn in our Council got a once in a lifetime experience of being on the field with National’s players and even got some pro-tips! Wow what an experience! Maybe next year this could be YOU! Sell that Popcorn!

For more about Popcorn, please read the story on Page 7.

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ClosingsMarriott Scout Service CenterMay 30 Memorial DayJuly 4 Independence Day

Index 5 Around the Council 7 Popcorn 10 Development 11 Endowment 12 Camp William B. Snyder 13 Goshen Scout Reservation 14 High Adventure 15 Exploring 16 Venturing 17 Sea Scouting 20 Training 21 STEM 23 Advancement & Recognition 26 Eagle Scout Awards 30 Commissioner’s Corner 31 Council Map 32 District News & Views 46 Council Calendar

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The latest addition to NCAC’s new Council website is the online trading post! Visit the site at NCACBSA.org/TradingPost to stock up on all your favorite council shoulder patches (CSP) and Order of the Arrow pocket flaps, including the new limited edition 2016 NESA DC patch.

Plus, to commemorate the Sea Scouts becoming a stand-alone program, we are presenting the opportunity to pre-purchase unlimited quantities of an official NCAC Sea Scouts CSP!

There are three different border colors, for the different uniform options. This pre-purchase, with no limits, will be a one-time offering at a $3 sale price. On May 15, 2016, the orders cease and the order will be placed. A limited additional supply will be available for $5 each. Order now to guarantee your patches! Be sure to order at least a couple full sets, suitable for framing and awards.

We will keep adding new items to the trading post, so check back regularly!

Before you head out to camp, go hiking, or get started on your other great summertime adventures, take a few minutes to make sure your Youth Protection Training (YPT) is up to date at my.Scouting.org! YPT needs to be renewed every two years, and it is required for

every registered leaders.

You don’t need to be registered to take YPT, though, so encourage all parents in your unit, plus any adults at your chartered

organization who have contact with the Scouts, to take the training as well.

Net work ing Oppor tunities for Eagle Scouts

Looking for oppor tunit ies to network with l o c a l E a g l e Scout alumni? In addition to our

monthly lunch in Tysons (2nd Thursday of every month at Seasons 52), we now have:

• Happy hours at Bullfeathers on Capitol Hill

• A monthly lunch group in Bethesda

• COMING SOON: a new group in Fredericksburg, VA

In addition to these opportunities, our popular Speaker Series will be relaunching this fal l ! To learn more watch our Facebook page, subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter – The Talon – or email [email protected].

Keep your pack going strong during the summer months by earning the Summertime Pack Award! Your pack can earn the award by planning and conducting three pack activities—one each in June, July, and August.

Dens with at least half their members at all three summer pack events are eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon; Cub Scouts who participate in all three events are eligible for a pin that can be worn on their

uniform. The requirements for this and the National Den Award have been updated to reflect the changes to the Cub Scout program; you can see the changes at Scouting.org/programupdates.

The 2016-17 Pocket Program Calendar is now available! Look for yours at your district’s program launch this May.

The Pocket Calendar is designed to be a useful resource in your unit planning, but as always be sure to check the website for the most current information.

Around the Council

NCAC’sOnlineTradingPostIsOpen!

YouthProtectionTraining

NESADCEvents

SummertimePackAward

2016-17PocketProgramCalendar

Every Scout deserves a well-planned program that is exciting and that will help them become the young people of character. Each year, NCAC provides the resources to “Build an Adventure” with many program opportunities. Information and details on these programs are developed, collected, and passed to each unit through the Program Launch event held in each district.

For many districts, Program Launch events are held during one of the springtime roundtables so units have time to develop the annual program plan before summer begins. At each Program Launch, district and council volunteers are available to explain the programs, as well as commissioners to help units with program planning so that each pack, troop, team, crew, or ship can “Build an Adventure” for Scouts in the upcoming Scouting Year.

District leaders and commissioners will provide date and location details concerning your district’s Program Launch event. It is important that each unit send

representatives to receive the information and then schedule the unit’s annual planning meetings. Don’t forget to invite your unit commissioner.

Unit commissioners, this is a great opportunity to help units get off to a solid start. Collaboratively reviewing successes and goals identified through the Journey to Excellence Program is one way you can help units improve the quality of its program.

For district Leaders, Program Launch is also an opportunity to fill the gaps in your activities and events staffs. If there is no one identified to coordinate district activities or events, this is the time recruit volunteers to help. Some leaders may have children transitioning into the next level of the Scouting program and are seeking new opportunities to serve youth in Scouting.

Program Launch is a great way to get the upcoming Scouting year off to a great start; to “Build an Adventure” that is fun, exciting and challenging and that will fulfil the aims of Scouting.

ProgramLaunch

SAVE THE DATE: Eagle Career Day 2016

May 21, 2016 | 1:30 - 4pm | NVCC Ernst Community Cultural Center

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael Manyak

Author, explorer & Distinguished Eagle Scout

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NESA DC is NCAC’s Eagle alumni association.

Learn more at www.NCACBSA.org/NESA

Eagle Career Day offers recipients of Scouting’s top youth awards - Eagle Scout, Quartermaster, and

Venturing Silver Award - up to age 21 the opportunity to be mentored by professionals in their field of interest.

We are pleased to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker is Dr. Michael Manyak, Distinguished Eagle Scout and author of Lizard Bites and Street Riots.

Register at www.NCACBSA.org/ECD

Be A Mentor: Mentors from a variety of businesses and civic organizations are needed! Become a mentor

at www.NCACBSA.org/ECDmentor

WalterJohnsonHighSchoolVolunteers

NCAC would like to thank the student volunteers from Walter Johnson High School for their wonderful support during the 2015-2016 academic year.

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This April, NCAC’s Jewish Committee on Scouting and Islamic Scouting Committee collaborated to host their first-ever Interfaith Space Derby! The event was a great success, with many Scouts attending. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible, and we look forward to seeing you at the Interfaith Pine Wood Derby in 2017!

Interfaith Space Derby


www.NCACBSA.org/Popcorn

PopcornSummer is around the corner and so is your annual unit budget planning! Make it easy and

join the 26 years of success with NCAC’s popcorn program. Trails End’s new and advanced software program offers budgeting formats and online tools to help your unit plan for an exciting year to come. With using our established popcorn fund raiser, you can have just ONE successful money raising campaign and spend the rest of the year focused on the FUN! We offer a variety of selling methods (show and sells, take orders, website, and smartphone/tablet apps) as well as an accommodating ordering schedule and inventory flexibility. We offer four convenient order cycles to benefit your unit’s desired schedule

Sowhysell?• Returns dropped 49.3% in 2016!! (we help you manage your inventory which

increases your profitability)

• NCAC averages over $2,000 more in unit sales than any council in the USA.

• Last year unit sales grew for the fifth year in a row averaging $354 more per unit in sales than 2015.

These facts re-confirm, all NCAC units are having great successes. We have a demand for our popcorn products and people will buy what we are selling…we’re selling “the program of Scouting!”

Sowhat’snew?This year we have several new enhancements. We have a new prize company offering high

quality, fun, BSA products sure to entice any Scout of every age. Scouts can earn camperships to one of our many NCAC camps, gift cards, tickets to Six Flags America, and Trail’s End’s college scholarships! And now, you can place an order from our smartphone or tablet Trail’s End app and money goes from a PayPal account directly into your unit’s account. Our apps are convenient, help track your units inventories and are easy to use. Your youth can also design their own “Popcorn – GoFundMe” page through the new Trail’s End website and can earn additional commissions selling through the online program.

There are many reason to investigate and sign up for this year’s popcorn sale. Units can earn as much as 35% in commissions, youth can earn an assortment of fun prizes and gift cards and yes, it also impacts our council fund raising needs. It’s a Scouting win-win-win.

To learn more or sign up today, go to www.NCACBSA.org/Popcorn or contact Geoffrey Thomas, Council Popcorn Staff Adviser at 301-214-9124 or [email protected]. Join the success and let’s get popping!

Troop 7369 – Color GuardPhotos by Robert Snip

Name District Unit Sales FieldPositionMatthew Melvin Goose Creek Pack 71 $17,305 First PitchXavier Potts Aquia Pack 40 $14,494 Geico RaceWyatt Sullivan Appalachian Trail Troop 796 $11,588 Geico RaceJackson Dole Western Shore Pack 451 $10,506Eli Crenshaw Colonial Pack 680 $9,491Deacon Crenshaw Colonial Pack 680 $9,105Wyatt McNeil Goose Creek Pack 1666 $8,083Owen Mayer Aquia Pack 40 $7,680Nathan Nixon White Oak Pack 480 $7,592

What’syouridealyearofScouting?

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Mr.RobertD.WoodCouncil President

Mr.RobertD.Wood

Mr.JohnPeloquinVP Program Impact

Mrs. Nicole SmithGeneral Counsel

Mr.W.ScottGrayIVVP Outdoor AdventureMr.W.ScottGrayIV

Mr.DavidC.NagelVP Membership

Mr.EricW.RasmussenTreasurer

Mr.JohnH.GrahamIV,CAEVP Finance

Mr.JohnH.GrahamIV,CAE

Mr.GarryLewisCouncil Commissioner

Mr.LesBaronScout ExecutiveMr.LesBaron

Introducing 2016-2017NationalCapitalAreaCouncilOfficers

The NCAC “Key 3”

Mr.WilliamB.SnyderVP At-Large

Dr. James E. Smith, Ph.DVP District Operations

Dr. James E. Smith, Ph.D Mr.PeterC.ForsterVP At-Large

Mr.AnthonyR.JimenezVP Marketing/Communications

Dr.JamesS.WilsonVP Leadership & Performance


SAVE THE DATE: Eagle Career Day 2016

May 21, 2016 | 1:30 - 4pm | NVCC Ernst Community Cultural Center

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael Manyak

Author, explorer & Distinguished Eagle Scout

DC

NESA

NESA DC is NCAC’s Eagle alumni association.

Learn more at www.NCACBSA.org/NESA

Eagle Career Day offers recipients of Scouting’s top youth awards - Eagle Scout, Quartermaster, and

Venturing Silver Award - up to age 21 the opportunity to be mentored by professionals in their field of interest.

We are pleased to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker is Dr. Michael Manyak, Distinguished Eagle Scout and author of Lizard Bites and Street Riots.

Register at www.NCACBSA.org/ECD

Be A Mentor: Mentors from a variety of businesses and civic organizations are needed! Become a mentor

at www.NCACBSA.org/ECDmentor

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On April 28th, NCAC held the Inaugural Boy Scout Gala at the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Hall of Flags to a packed house of Scouting supporters. Current Board Member John H. Graham IV served as event chair and Leon Harris, news anchor ABC7/WJLA-TV served as master of ceremonies for the event. The Gala was centered around the presentation of four awards:

LifetimeAchievementAwardThomas J. Donohue, President & CEO,

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Energy‘GoodScout’AwardJack N. Gerard, President & CEO,

American Petroleum Institute

FinancialServices‘GoodScout’AwardDan O’Neill, President, SunTrust Bank,

Greater Washington, Maryland

Hospitality‘GoodScout’AwardStephen J. Caldeira, Past President & CEO,

International Franchise Association

February 27 through March 3, 2016 the Boy Scouts of America sent ten Scouts to the Nation’s Capital to give The Boy Scouts of America’s annual Report to the Nation. This highlights the achievements of the Scouting program throughout the year and is presented to the Speaker of the House by a group of young delegates. The National Capital Area Council had one of our very own attend, Ian Napoleon. Ian is an Eagle Scout from Sandy Spring, MD from Troop 96.

This year’s Report to the Nation tells a strong story of how the Boy Scouts of America is continually updating its programs to meet the needs of today’s kids—from an increased emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math to a greater focus on career development and exploration. We continue to stay focused on the fundamental values of Scouting—things like character, leadership, and service.

Collectively in 2015, Scouts gave more than 15.3 million hours of volunteer service, at a value of more than $352 million, to the communities where they live. And, more than 54,000 young men earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Here in the National Capital Area Council, we served over 47,000 youth in 2015. Our Scouts performed 463,761 hours of service, providing an estimated value of $11,500,000 to local communities. Our food drive collected over one million pounds of food and we had 1,400 Scouts become Eagle Scouts.

With nearly 1 million adult volunteers in approximately 280 local councils throughout the United States and its territories, Scouting is an ongoing adventure that teaches a powerful set of real-life skills and develops fundamental qualities that help young people become “Prepared. For Life.®”

Workplace giving campaigns allow a donor to make a contribution to the charity of his/her choice through their place of work. This can be done through a one-time donation, re-occurring payroll deduction, matching gifts or volunteer hours. In many cases, corporations will match gifts that are made by employees to the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Some companies, such as Booz Allen Hamilton even give fi nancial contributions on behalf of the time you give as a volunteer! This means that for each hour you volunteer, your employer may donate money to the Scouts! Of note: gifts cannot be designated or passed onto specifi c individuals or groups. The IRS charity status resides with the BSA and its local Councils, not the Packs and Troops.

Listed below are some local companies who current support NCAC through employee matching gift or volunteer program:

DONATE YOUR CAR TODAY1-855-BSA-NCAC

ALSOACCEPTINGBOATS,RV’SANDTRAILERS

Development AScoutisthrifty

LocalEagleScoutGivesReporttotheNation

MatchingGifts&VolunteerHours

Gala

ChiefDevelopmentOfficer

Clinton [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/SupportScouting

• 3M• Airbus Group• AT&T• BAE Systems• Ball Corporation• Bank of America• Battelle• Boeing • Booz Allen Hamilton• BP• Capital One• CenturyLink• Citigroup• Clark Construction Group• Constellation Energy• Costco Wholesale• Dominion• Dell

• Deloitte• ExxonMobil• Fidelity Charitable• FINRA• Gannett• GE Foundation• GEICO• General Dynamics• Harris• Honeywell• IBM• International Monetary Fund• Lockheed Martin• Northrop Grumman• Marriott• Microsoft• Morgan Stanley• PepsiCo• Schwab Charitable• Scitor

• State Farm• SunTrust• Target• United Airlines• UPS• Verizon• Voya Financial• Wells Fargo

Mail, Fax or Email to:National Capital Area Council, BSA | Attn: Clinton Hammett 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814Tel: 301-214-9113 | Fax: 240-395-0610 | [email protected]

Full sponsorship details and options are on reverse$ 30,000 - Underwriter$ 25,000 - Guardian$ 12,500 - Patron$ 7,500 - Benefactor $ 5,000 - Foursome $ 2,500 - Twosome I cannot attend, but I am pleased to enclose a $ _____________ contribution to National Capital Area Council, BSA.Please contact me regarding sponsorship of auction or giveaway item(s).

NOTE: $500 per person is not tax deductible per IRS regulations.

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Monday, June 20, 2016

6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Morning round check-in and breakfast8:00 a.m. Morning round shotgun start1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Morning round luncheon and award12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Afternoon round check-in and luncheon1:30 p.m. Afternoon round shotgun start6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Afternoon round dinner and award

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36th Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic

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Name _________________________________________ Title __________________________________________ Firm __________________________________________ Address ________________________________________City _______________________ State ____ Zip ________Phone Fax ________________Email _________________________________________Contact Name ____________________________________Solicited By _____________________________________ Bill Me for $ _________ Check enclosed for $ __________

Individual donation Corporate donation AMEX / VISA / MC / Discover for $ ______________________Name _________________________________________Card Number ____________________________________Exp. Date ______________________CID# _____________

(make payable to NCAC, memo G16)

14901 Carrolton Road Rockville, MD 20853Manor

Country Club Private members-only club, 2010 Maryland Open

Format Four-Person Full Scramble – Morning / Afternoon Split Shotgun Starts.

Golftastic Giveaways

• Bushnell Golf GPS Rangefinder Watch• Rife Collectable Roll Grove Golf Putter• Adidas Tour 360 Fit Foam Golf Shoes• …and much more!

Prizes & Games

• Five chances to win a luxury vehicle or $100,000 cash prize• TaylorMade putters awarded for the longest drive,

straightest drive and closest to the pin contests in morning and afternoon flights

• Gift cards redeemable at Manor Country Club’s pro shop for 2nd and 3rd place

Reserve Your Spot Today!

I would like to participate at the following level:q $50,000- Presenting Sponsor• Premier Seating: Two (2) Tables for 10• Four (4) VIP Reception Tickets• Verbal recognition from stage• Center two-page ad in Gala program• Prominent company logo on back cover of Gala program• Listing in Gala Programq $35,000- Benefactor Level Sponsor• Prime Gala seating: One (1) table for 10• Two (2) VIP Reception Tickets• Verbal Recognition from stage• Logo listed on back cover of Gala program• Two-Page ad in Gala program• Listing in Gala Programq $25,000 - Patron Level Sponsor• Priority Gala Seating: One (1) table for 10 • Two (2) VIP Reception Tickets• Verbal Recognition from stage• Full page advertisement in Gala Program• Listing in Gala programq $15,000 – Table Sponsor• Gala Seating: One (1) Table for 10• One (1) VIP Reception Ticket• Full page advertisement in Gala• Listing in Gala programq $15,000 –Reception Sponsor• Co-branded step & repeat located in reception space• Napkins with printed corporate logo• Opportunity to hand out giveaways post-event (sponsor provided)q $10,000 – This is Scouting Sponsor• Branded video testimonial on the impact of Scouting in local communitiesq $1,500 – Individual Ticketq $3,000 – Full Page Advertisementq $1,500 Half Page Advertisement

Please join the National Capital Area Council,

Boy Scouts of Americafor the

INAUGURAL GALA Honoring

GA16For questions about this event please contact event coordinator Clinton Hammett by Phone: 301-214-9113, Email: [email protected],

Fax: 240-395-0610, or by mail at NCAC, BSA, Attn: GA16, 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814

John H. Graham IV President & CEO

American Society of Association Executives

HONORARY COMMITTEEDave Parker

Retired President & CEO American Gas Association

William G. Sutton Retired President & CEO Equipment Leasing and

Finance AssociationDawn Sweeney President & CEO

National Restaurant Foundation

Robert Wood President

BGR Government Affairs

GALA CHAIR

Name ______________________________________________Title _______________________________________________Company ___________________________________________Address ____________________________________________City ________________State _____ Zip __________________Phone _____________________________________________Email ______________________________________________

Payment Optionsq Bill meq Check for $____________ enclosed, made out to National Capital Area Council, BSA with ‘GA16’ in the memo section.

q Charge: q AMEX q VISA q MC q Discover Name on Card ______________________________________Card Number _______________________________________Exp. Date ______________ CID #: ______________________Is the billing address different from the address above? If so, please provide: _________________________________ *A portion of your contribution is tax deductible. For inclusion in program, please return by 4/14/16.

FINANCIAL SERVICESDAN O’NEILL

PRESIDENT, SUNTRUST BANK, GREATER WASHINGTON, MARYLAND

ENERGYJACK N. GERARD

PRESIDENT & CEO, AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

LIFETIMEACHIEVEMENT

AWARDTHOMAS j. DONOHUE

PRESIDENT & CEO U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

HOSPITALITYSTEPHEN J. CALDEIRA

PAST PRESIDENT & CEO INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016RECEPTION: 6-7 PM

DINNER & PROGRAM: 7-9 PM

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HALL OF FLAGS1615 H. ST. NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20062Stay tuned for The Scouter Digest Summer Edition in August 2016, where we will have the full recap of the evening gala.


Endowment Livingandgiving

MemorialandTributeFundsJames AcklinPaul DavisPaul DavisRobert Dirk DouglasBryan FitzpatrickBryan Fitzpatrick

Bryan FitzpatrickBryan Fitzpatrick

Barbara DygertKenneth DavisPhilip MelbergGary and Niki KohnDarnestown Elementary School National Institute of Standards and TechnologyMartin and Annette BurnsBarbara Griffi th

Donor: InHonorof:Mary GraftonLeadership Montgomery Capitol Area CouncilJoseph HaulenbeekWalker Valley High SchoolEstate of E Frank Myers Montgomery County Council of PTAs Inc.Pam Buckley

Andrew GraftonMike LaversonAlan R. McCosh

Alan R. McCoshE. Frank Myers

2016SpringEndowmentCelebration

Here’swhatNewinEndowment

“To Help Other People At All Times...”

ENDOWMENT &MAJOR GIFTING OPPORTUNITIES

Why is an Endowment Fund so important?On June 21, 1911, a group of businessmen met at the Willard Hotel on Pennsylvania Ave NW in Washington, DC, to create the structure for what is now the National Capital Area Council (NCAC). Their vision was “to organize the boys…into units and teach them, or cause them to be taught through duly desig-nated leaders, discipline, patriotism, courage, habits of preser-vation, self-control and the ability to care for themselves in allexigencies of life.”

More than a century later, NCAC is putting that vision into practice on a daily basis for 56,400 boys and girls through the dedication of more than 21,100 registered adult volun-teers...and countless known and unknown supporters. Our resources are focused on ensuring every young person in this area has the opportunity to grow into positive, productive, contributing members of society by learning leadership skills and developing strong character and healthy living habits.

“Be Prepared” has always been and remains BSA’s motto. But as Scouting enters into its second century of service to America, we have added a new theme - “Prepared. For Life.” - that brings into sharp focus the challenge of addressing and supporting the chang-ing needs of today’s young people. NCAC has always garnered praised for its fiscal stew-ardship of funds received, but it has struggled to make a priority of building its Endowment Fund, a critical resource in providing long-term financial security. Until now. In 2011, NCAC’sExecutive Board approved a five-year strategic plan that outlines a very specific goal: Increase the Endowment Fund, valued at just under $4 million dollars, to $12 million by the end of 2015.

Growing our Endowment enables this Council to operate without worrying about the impact of unex-pected capital expenditures on daily program sup-port. It will also help NCAC weather the ups and downs of the stock market, the job market and the market of supply-and-demand for its services.

A strong Endowment Fund exemplifies an organi-zation’s vision for the future and its foresight to lay the foundation for success.

“We never fail when we try to do our duty; we always fail when we neglect to do it.”

Lord Robert Baden-Powell

Congratulations to this year’s class of James E. West Fellows! James E West was the fi rst Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, a position he held for more than three decades. A West Fellowship is available for gifts of cash or marketable securities designated to the Council endowment fund. Donors may make cumulative gifts to reach the levels beyond Bronze membership. NCAC recognizes West Fellows with a certifi cate, pin and knot patch with the opportunity to have an engraved brick installed at the Marriott Scout Service Center. Know that ever dollar contributed to the endowment ensures permanent support that continues to provide income for Scouting programs in NCAC year after year.

Linda BurgessDebbie CopelandMarion EggenbergerMichael HeilmanJames HollomanRoy RogersFred TurnerJean Tuttle

Donor: Donor: InHonorof:

FIRST OF ALL, many, many thanks for your loyal, dedicated support over the past six months…for our Philmont Fly Fishing Invitational last September, for our Home & Hearth series of Endowment Receptions, for our Holiday Invitational Reception, for our educational visits to District Roundtables, and for the continual one-on-one and small group discussions that it takes to build and maintain long-term relationships for the Endowment Mission!

And most of all thanks for all the James E. West Fellows reading this update from our 17 March NCAC Executive Board Meeting…we greatly appreciate your feedback and support! Wouldn’t it be great to have a room full of James E. West Fellows at our Donor Recognition Ceremony on 21 May publicly signaling their support to the legacy of Scouting!!!

Now, METRICS FIRST – we have increased James E. West Fellows (recognition as a Fellow starts at $1,000) to a total of 57 in 2014 and 64 in 2015 – making James E. West Fellowships an

evaluation factor for NCAC Districts’ Annual Journey to Excellence will certainly help!

We have increased our funds invested through BSAM at National BSA Headquarters by about $3M since the beginning of 2015. Our NCAC Endowment Total Net Assets are currently about $10M. Please note that in 2015 we contributed $364K from our 5% spin-off to camp maintenance, Camperships, Scoutreach, and other camp-related projects in concert with our NCAC Operating and Capital Funds.

QUESTIONS? Please share your networks with us by adding your colleagues and supporters of Scouting to our contact list of over 33,000 as requested in our latest Endowment letter of 29 January – with the support of all Scouters and like-minded family, friends and colleagues, 2016 is shaping up to be another banner year!!!

Forrest A. HortonEndowment Chair / 703-919-4636 / [email protected]

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Camp William B. Snyder Premieroutdoorprograms

CampWilliamB.Snyder 6100 Antioch Road Haymarket, VA 20169 571-248-4904

CampingDirectorShirley Couteau [email protected]

BusinessManager Eileen Walters [email protected]

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UpcomingEventsMay 20164/28-5/1 Wood Badge4/29-5/1 Sully Chapter OA Ordeal5/7 Cope & Climbing Cmte training session5/13-14 Bull Run Chapter OA Ordeal5/13-15 Wilderness Safety Training5/21 Family Camping Event5/28 Cope & Climbing Cmte training session5/28-30 JCOS/ICOS Camporee

June20166/2-5 Wood Badge6/3-5 Wilderness Safety Training6/4 Wilderness Engineers Workday6/4-5 George Mason Chapter OA Ordeal6/11 Cope & Climbing Cmte Field Day6/11 Aquatics Cmte – Lifeguard training6/12 Aquatics Cmte – Pre-Camp Swim Checks6/18 Splash Cinema6/18 Aquatics Cmte – Swimming and Water Rescue6/19 Aquatics Cmte – Scuba orientation6/20-24 LDS Girls Camp6/25 LDS Boys Primary Day Camp6/27-7/1 LDS Girls Camp

July20167/2 Summer Camp Staff reports7/8-10 Cub Scout Resident Camp Session 17/11-14 Cub Scout Day Camp Session 17/15-17 Cub Scout Resident Camp Session 27/18-21 STEM Cub Scout Day Camp7/22-24 Cub Scout Resident Camp Session 37/25-28 Cub Scout Day Camp Session 27/29-31 Cub Scout Resident Camp Session 47/30 Aquatics Cmte – Paddlecraft Safety7/31 Aquatics Cmte – Scuba OrientationIt was a cold and blustery, 27degrees Fahrenheit

Saturday December 12, 2015, when the hardy group of Wilderness Engineers gathered to assist Camp Snyder by performing tent platform maintenance on over 120 platforms in the 14 campsites. The group was comprised of a Webelos Scout and his dad from Pack 1831 (Bull Run District) and Steve Richardson, Rick Dean, Bill Wilson, and Seth Distler all from Old Dominion District.

Camp Snyder showed our appreciation to the crew by serving up pizza for lunch. Steve Richardson, the Wilderness Engineers coordinator, advised the work day ended mid-afternoon with repairs done to boards, stairs and handrails as well as the replacing of support outriggers.

The next Wilderness Engineers workday is Saturday June 4, 2016. Please contact Camp Snyder if you would like to take part in this worthwhile volunteer activity. Camp Snyder relies on volunteers like the Wilderness Engineers to keep the camp going.

The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

This year’s theme “Time Travelers!” c e l e b r a t e s t e n years of summer camp programs at Camp Wil l iam B. Snyder! The summer

camp programs offer many advancement opportunities for all Cub Scouts, Tigers through Webelos. Summer Camp activities include shooting bb guns and archery, swimming, fishing, digging in the Big Dig and more! We offer four unique programs this summer; four Friday-Sunday weekend resident camps, two Monday – Thursday day camps, two Monday-Thursday Webelos resident camps and one Monday-Thursday STEM day camp. Camp fees include meals in our spacious air conditioned dining hall

CubScoutResidentCampAll registered Cubs, Tigers - Webelos and

their adult leaders/parents sleep on cots in four-person canvas tents that sit on raised platforms, enjoy meals in the camp dining hall and experience a whole day into the night program.

CubScoutDayCampsCub Scout Day Camp is a great means for

all Scouts from Tiger through Webelos and their families to experience Camp Snyder without the overnight sleeping.

WebelosResidentCampCamp Snyder will conduct two Webelos

Resident Camp sessions in 2016. Webelos camp is a big step for the Webelos working on rank adventures. Scouts will camp overnight just like when they become Boy Scouts to get the full summer camp experience in a shorter setting. Most of your time will be spent working towards advancing on the Webelos trail on the way to becoming a Boy Scout with plenty of fun activities to fill the week including trips to the pool and more.

CubScoutSTEMDayCamp!The NCAC STEM Program is coming to

Camp Snyder for one week only. Spaces are limited so sign up early for this unique blend of all your favorite camp activities and STEM programs in geology, space exploration, secret codes and ecosystem.

SaturdayJune18Gatesopen7:30pmMoviebeginsatdusk$5perpersonWatch Spongebob, Patrick and friends on their latest adventure at Camp Snyder’s pool. Concessions available. Bring your own floats and chairs.

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The National Capital Area Council is hosting a Camporee to celebrate the opening of Goshen Scout Reservation in 1967 and for 50 years of memory-building Scouting experiences! The Camporee will be a council-wide event held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 – 29, 2017. We are asking all council districts to put their energy into this event and substitute it for their 2017 Spring Camporees. Please mark your district and unit calendars for this Camporee!

The Camporee will be using all of the resources of the Goshen Scout Reservation plus much, much more! The Camporee will be an ideal event for Cubs and their families, Scouts, Venturers and Alumni.

The traditional waterfront, shooting sports, COPE and climbing courses will be included, as well as a special Arena Show, evening campfi res and competitive Scouting skills events with awards. There will also be a set

of events for Alumni that include honoring the key contributors to the Goshen experience.

Unit, Alumni and Cub family registration for the Goshen@50 Camporee will open in September, 2016. This will be a memorable event! SAVETHEDATE on your calendars and stay tuned for updates: MemorialDayWeekend,May26–29,2017.

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

CampingDirectorPhilip [email protected]

CampingSpecialistCalicoe [email protected]

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CampRossReturning for his second year as Camp

Director, Matt Hanson is ready for another incredible summer at Camp Ross!

Matt has had a long and successful career at Ross, totaling nine years of experience across multiple program areas and administrative positions. Some highlights include teaching in the Nature

and Aquatics Areas, a decorated career as a First Aider, and multiple years working on both the Program and Facilities sides of the Administration.

This year, Matt and his enthusiastic staff would like to invite you down to Camp Ross for a GREAT week of fun and learning the pillars of Scouting!

CampOlmstedFor those of you who have not heard,

Camp Olmsted is excited to welcome our 2016 Camp Director Lauren Brown into her new position! She has worked 8 summers previous to this one.

We had the privilege of interviewing Lauren:

What are you looking forward to the most for the 2016 season?

Honestly, I am most excited to see everyone! Camp is one of those rare situations where you can go 10 months without seeing each other, but once you’re back, it’s like you never left. I’m looking forward to getting everything ready for our fi rst week of Scouts, and giving them the best program that we can offer.

What is your favorite camp memory?This has always been a tough one for me, and I have to say

that I have two. My fi rst is from 3 years ago, when a Scout I had taught Environmental Science Merit Badge to came up to me and told me that after that week, he decided to go to college for Environmental Science. That was truly an inspiration for me and shows just how important our program is to shaping young lives. And of course, tear down has always been dear to my heart. Our staff really comes together in those last couple days, and I always end the summer looking over Chapel Hill one last time for the season.

What do you do in the off-season?Right now I am just trying to graduate college! I am in my

last semester of Environmental Science at George Mason University, and I hope to get an internship at the Smithsonian for a year before setting off for grad school. Between 20 credit hours, working 30 hours a week, and getting ready for camp, I don’t have a whole lot of free time, so I spend most of it with my friends, my family, and my cat!

CampMarriottFor those who do not know, there is a

new Camp Director this coming summer! Camp Marriott would like to welcome our 2016 Camp Director, Matt Anderson to his new position! Matt has worked at Camp Marriott for the past 8 summers.

We had the privilege of interviewing, Matt.

What are you looking forward to the most for the 2016 season? There is a lot I’m looking forward to. Primarily being back at

camp and getting everything ready for Opening Day. I am also really excited to start leaving my mark on camp as the Director and add to our already great program! Also having Scouts and Scouters back in camp, and delivering to them our fi rst class program that we have been developing this off-season.

What is your favorite camp memory? I have a lot of memories from camp that are very close to

my heart, but I think some of the best are from my years as a commissioner. Doing nightly fl ag retreats and really getting to know the Troops with their Troop roll call cheers. Once a Troop had the whole camp charge at the us (the commissioners), after giving the whole William Wallace speech from “Bravehart”, that was really cool, and a memory I won’t soon forget.

What do you do in the off-season?I am a graduating senior at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh,

studying business management and business law. In my free time I like to go to the gym, watch some baseball games and read.

CampBowmanFor those of you who do not know,

there is a new Camp Director this summer! Camp Bowman would like to welcome our 2016 Camp Director Anna Gangsaas to her new position! Anna has worked on staff for 8 summers. Please join us in welcoming Camp Bowman’s First Female Camp Director!

We had the privilege of interviewing Anna:

What excites you most about the 2016 season?Everything. I can’t wait to get back out to camp and be outdoors

working with my wonderful staff all summer. It’s going to be great seeing all the returning troops as well.

What is a favorite memory you have of camp?I have had so many fond memories at camp it’s hard to pick a

favorite. Campfi res have always been a fond memory of mine. I remember my fi rst campfi re when I started working at camp. I was blown away by how beautiful the lake looked and how energetic the staff was while performing the skits and song. The ending when the whole staff gets together and sings taps while dismissing the Scouts will always hold a special place in my heart. I knew I wanted to come back and work at camp after the fi rst campfi re. It was such a beautiful moment and it really sums up what makes camp so special to me and I’m sure for many others.

What do You Do Over the off season?I am a student at James Madison University currently pursuing

a B.S. Degree in Psychology. I am in my last semester and planning to continue my education by going to graduate school for Biological Psychology.

Lenhok’sinErin Gillette is returning for her 4th

summer at Lenhok’sin.Previously: Program Director, Rock-

Climbing Director and Caving Director for 2 years.

Off season: serving as the Potomac District Executive and staff advisor for the high adventure committee.

CampP.M.I.Mychal Tamillow is returning to Camp

P.M.I. for his second year as Camp Director. Mychal has had a brief but eventful experience with Goshen Scout Reservation over the past few years. He started as Aquatics Director at Camp Ross in 2012, and returned to Camp Ross as Program Director in 2013. He was asked to return to camp as the Director of P.M.I. in 2015.

Mychal has found a nice niche working in summer camps and loves the freedom of living in the woods for two months during the summer. He also takes pride in turning younger staff members into hard working super heroes for the young Webelos who come through P.M.I. each year. It’s the best job he has ever had.

May 2016 - July 2016 May 2016 - July 2016

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ProgramDirector

Don [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/OutdoorAdventure

Does your unit have youth and adults who dream of attending BSA high adventure opportunities this summer? NCAC units are taking backpacking treks in New Mexico, aquatics treks in the Florida Keys, and wilderness canoe treks in Minnesota, Ontario, and Manitoba. In short, these treks are the ultimate in BSA high adventure and are designed to mentally and physically challenge your older Scouts. Trekking is more effi cient when you have a complete crew, but we have units in NCAC with incomplete crews. We need your help in matching up interest with vacancies in BSA’s “best of the best” backpacking (Philmont), aquatics (Sea Base) and canoeing (Northern Tier) with your age 14 (and above) youth and adults.

Want more information? Please contact your district high adventure representative, our NCAC program liaisons to each base, or NCACBSA.org/HighAdventure. These treks not only are the ultimate in BSA high adventure, but they help keep youth active in BSA and offer the treks of a lifetime.

For 2017, NCAC is also offering provisional and unit-based high adventure treks to Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, and Okpik (Northern Tier’s winter program). See the High Adventure portion of the NCAC web site for more details and registration forms for 2017 high adventure opportunities. Spaces on these trips are all fi rst-come, fi rst-served so register today! Don’t forget that Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure program is a great way to start high adventure in your unit and treks are still available in 2016 for units and provisional Scout and Scouters.

For more information on high adventure, please contact Brian Gannon, High Adventure Committee chair, at [email protected]. Happy trekking!

Lenhok’sin High Adventure is Goshen Scout Reservation’s nationally accredited high adventure program. The program offers Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and their adult leaders exciting high adventure opportunities they will enjoy and remember forever. The staff at Lenhok’sin will work with you to customize a trek based on your Crew’s interests.

Lenhok’sin is a trail camp. You will have the opportunity to hike the 4.000+ acres of Goshen Scout Reservation as well as some of the 35,000 acres of surrounding state wildlife game lands in addition to visiting Lenhok’sin staffed outposts.

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LENHOK’SIN TRAIL GOSHEN SCOUT RESERVATION VIRGINIA Lenhok’sin is NCAC’s ideal place to begin high adventure, with 50 miles of backpacking excitement. Go rock climbing, caving, or kayaking. Experience history with mountain men and lumberjacks. Some think of Lenhok’sin as, “Philmont with trees” and consider the programs to be better than out West. Lenhok’sin is a “best buy” and a great place start high adventure. ADIRONDACKS UPSTATE NEW YORK Hike and canoe in 6,000,000 acres in the Adirondacks Adventure Area. Paddle the scenic rivers and lakes, then hike on switchbacks in the picturesque mountains. This is a wonderful week-long trip that won’t break the budget. Another great place for younger Scouts to start high adventure. PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH ROCKY MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO The most famous High Adventure location, Philmont presents the ultimate backpacking challenge. Crews select from 35 itineraries depending on their skills and interests, with land elevations from 6,500 to 12,441 feet above sea level. Philmont is recommended for older, more capable Scouts willing to accept the mental and physical challenges of backpacking at altitude. Considered by many to be the mountaintop experience. A great trip! SUMMIT APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS, WEST VIRGINIA Summit will challenge the hardiest Scouts and Venturers with world-class zip lines, canopy tours, climbing, skate parks, BMX tracks, mountain bike trails, shooting ranges, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and more. Crew size depends on the program chosen, with great flexibility for individual program selection and electives. Summit provides all program equipment needed for your trek. Summit offers direct registration for unit and provisional crews as well as individuals. MATAGAMON NORTHERN MAINE Wet, wild, and wonderful, Matagamon offers canoe trips into Maine’s remote Allagash Waterway, down rivers full of whitewater opportunities (weather permitting). Hike up Mount Katahdin, the northernmost point of the Appalachian Trail. Considered “best bang for the buck” in canoeing because of driving accessibility and best whitewater opportunities. NORTHERN TIER NE MINNESOTA, NW ONTARIO, SE MANITOBA No roads, no resupply, just you and your Scouting skills. NCAC recommends 10-night treks exploring the Canadian side of over 6,000,000 acres of the premier canoe wilderness in North America. Treks start in Ely (MN), Atikokan (ON), or Bissett (MB). Considered by many purists to be the ultimate wilderness challenge in BSA High Adventure. Recommended for older, more capable Scouts willing to accept the mental and physical challenges of portaging in pristine canoe country! OKPIK WINTER CAMPING NORTHEAST MINNESOTA Okpik trekkers really do walk on water! Recommended for the hardiest Scouts who will test their camping skills in a true winter wilderness. Crews travel by ski, snowshoe, dog sled, or foot into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for at least two nights, learning how to travel efficiently and enjoyably in the difficult Minnesota winters. Crews travel between 5 and 15 miles on their trek through a remote winter wilderness. Cold weather clothes and gear provided. Way cool! FLORIDA SEA BASE FLORIDA KEYS One of the most popular adventures, Florida Sea Base offers an out-island adventure, coral reef sailing, SCUBA, a Sea Exploring adventure, and a Bahamas adventure. The swimming, sailing, snorkeling, fishing, and SCUBA-diving offer completely different challenges from the other high adventure opportunities.

THESE ARE THE TRIPS OF A LIFETIME, SO START PLANNING EARLY! See NCAC

High Adventure Web Site For Contact Info

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See NCAC High Adventure Web Site For Contact Info

Winter Programs Available

National Capital Area CouncilHigh Adventure Committee

Our Web Site:http://www.ncacbsa.org/council-committees/outdoor-adventuring/high-adventure/

Our Charter: “Promote High Adventure in all its forms”

Sponsored Trips For 2017: We make all transportation, food and housing arrangements. Details are on the next page. Contact the base coordinator for details and forms.• The HAC has 17 Philmont Crews to the premier backpacking base.

These crews will be assigned to Units via a lottery held March23-31.• The HAC has two provisional Sea Base Coral Reef Sailing Ships. A • The HAC has two provisional Sea Base Coral Reef Sailing Ships. A

40- to 50-foot sailing yacht will become your home for a week at BSA's premier aquatic adventure.

• The HAC is sponsoring two provisional Northern Tier crews starting at Bisset. These canoe treks are designed for experienced trekkers at BSA's premier wilderness area.

• The HAC has two provisional Okpik crews (Northern Tier's WINTER program). These are Advanced Treks with three nights in the wilderness on snowshoes or skis.

Services we provide:• Assistance with promotion, training, training materials and advice for trip

planning• Hands On training in March for Philmont and Northern Tier. Contact the

base coordinator for dates and locations.• HAC Blog• Schedule of local CPR and Wilderness First Aid classes• A forum for advertising crew openings.

We have experts on staff for Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, Summit, Maine High Adventure, Adirondack Bases and Lenhok’sin

Our Charter: “Promoting High Adventure in all its forms”

Units can attend high adventure two ways: • The unit committee does the logistics to and from each base (e.g., transportation,

lodging, meals, additional sightseeing).• Attend through NCAC Provisional treks where the High Adventure Committee takes

care of the logistics.

NCAC provisional high adventure opportunities for 2017:

Base Provisional Dates* Trek Length

Youth Needed

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Northern Tier [Bisset, MB]**

Week of July 9 11 Days

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Okpik Winter Break, Dec 2017** 5 Days 2Philmont P626 Departs 24 or 25

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15 Days5-10 2-4

June 15 DaysP710 Departs 8 or 9 July 14 or

15 Days5-10 2-4

P717 Departs 15 or 16 July 14 or 15 Days

5-10 2-4

Sea Base S-717 Departs 17 July*** 7 days 12 4

Base Contact E-MailNorthern Tier/Okpik Craig Reichow [email protected] Scout Ranch Virginia Ward [email protected] Base Dana Abrahamsen [email protected]

* These NCAC provisional treks are planned in good faith by the High Adventure Committee. However, NCAC has the right to cancel treks if they don’t get enough reservation-paid trekkers.** Based on availability at Northern Tier as soon as we have enough reservation-paid trekkers.*** Capacity could be higher if we reserve early.High adventure treks are considered “treks of a lifetime” and are unique opportunities that are well designed challenge both youth and adults.

Please contact the High Adventure Committee program liaisons listed below for more information on NCAC Provisional Treks:


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ExploringStaffAdvisor

James Larounis [email protected] www.NCACExploring.org

FIRST Team 836, The RoboBees, is also Explorer Post 8360. The RoboBees were established in 2001 as an engineering club at the James A Forrest Career and Technology Center, in Leonardtown, MD. In 2013, the team founder and Lead Mentor, David Buddenbohn, retired from the St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Since the team no longer had a member of school system as the lead mentor, Erik Wood, an engineer with Patuxent River Naval Air Station, reached out to the National Capitol Area Council to see what it would take to become an Explorers Post. Post 8630 was born!

The mission of The RoboBees is to inspire our community to celebrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by teaching life skills in a fun environment and providing an opportunity to apply this knowledge. The team competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition each year. During the first Saturday in January, all 3500 FRC teams around the world get the theme and rules of the competition at the same time. This year, the game has a medieval theme, where teams are challenged to capture their opponent’s castle, in a game called “Stronghold”. Teams are given 6 weeks to design, build, program, wire, and test a robot, with very strict parameters, before the competition season begins. Recently, the team competed at the Greater DC District tournament, where after two days of competition, they were the tournament Champions, bringing home the win to our “Kingdom”! Our goal this year is to win our way to the FIRST Robotics World Championships in St. Louis, MO, the last week of April. There, the top 600 teams from around the world compete for the title of World Champion! We have competed at the Championships for the past 5 years, and are hoping to make it 6 in a row. Last year, we were our division Semi-Finalists. This year, we are looking to be crowned the Stronghold World Champions!

The RoboBees do more than just build robots! The team believes it is our mission to encourage children to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

During the middle of the already stressful 6 week build season, the team moved into our own brand new facility, the Stachelczyk STEM Center, in Hollywood, MD. The goal of this new STEM center is to provide a location for children in Southern Maryland to explore STEM fields in fun, hands-on ways. Outside of our building, we also take STEM Education to the children – with our participation at the St. Mary’s College River Concert Series, STEM education programs at the County Library, Literacy Nights at our local elementary schools, STEM demos with the Blue Crabs baseball team, and Robot and STEM demos at the World Famous St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival!

You can find out more about the team and our community outreach by going to our team website, robobees.org. There, you too, may find that you want to be a Bee!

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National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is an advanced leadership course open to Scouts and Venturers who have completed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). It is offered at all the major high adventure bases: Philmont; Sea Base; Bechtel Summit Reserve; and Northern Tier. The two of us are both concurrently registered as Scouts and Venturers. Our Crew stands alone and is not associated with out Troop.

We left Washington, DC on a humid July morning, in our field uniforms, for a full day trip to Philmont in northern New Mexico. Before we had even exited the Albuquerque airport, two separate adults stopped us, wondering where we were headed and what we would be doing. We gave them big Venturing smiles and an underwhelming response since we had no idea what to tell them except that we were headed to Philmont for NAYLE.

Once in the shuttle, it was a four-hour ride north through the high New Mexico desert into the Philmont Scout Ranch, which covers over 137,000 acres. I remember thinking: “wow Philmont is really GREEN!” The NAYLE course started the next day, so we had a chance to check out Philmont Headquarters, the trading post, and especially the dining hall, where we were surprised when they served us some of the best camp food we’ve ever eaten.

The next morning, all of the NAYLE participants (50 youth and approximately 20 staff), headed to Rayado Ridge, the Philmont base camp where the NAYLE course is held.

From this point forward, we (Kurt & Liam) separated into our respective Crews and each had very different experiences.

After a fifteen-minute bus ride and a fifteen-minute hike up the ridge, with full packs, everyone filled into the dining hall/classroom at Rayado Ridge to have lunch. All of the meals were the same type of meals a regular Philmont trek would have. After lunch, all the

Crews went to their campsites to get situated, change, and write in their journals.

Throughout the week, the simulations and learning sessions were educational and entertaining. Kurt’s Crew, The Cimmaron Citos, were able to accomplish all of their objectives, and a lot of fun doing the activities. One day they were trying to get over and through the challenge course elements; another night they set up camp in the backcountry with the stars shining brightly overhead; and the last day, they hiked up the Tooth of Time (A mountain topping out at over 9000 feet elevation). The value of teamwork was strongly emphasized throughout the week. The participants were always laughing and joking with each other while they grew closer and more cohesive each day. In the evenings, everyone would meet in the dining hall to have a snack and sing Scout songs from the songbook. The spirit with which the participants and staff conducted themselves made for several enjoyable evenings

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VenturingStaffAdvisorBen Hazekamp [email protected]

NCAC-VOAPresidentLaura Herbig [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/Venturing


Fires. Sinking sailboats. Piracy on the high seas. These were all on the agenda during the 2016 Sea Scout Winter Training at Catoctin Mountain National Park. Hosted by the Chesapeake Flotilla (representing Councils around the Northern Chesapeake Bay) Winter Training is one of the largest gatherings of Sea Scouts on the Eastern Seaboard. With another sold-out year, Sea Scouts from 22 Ships across 5 states and one visitor from Hong Kong gathered at Camp Round Meadow for a weekend of maritime training, sports, virtual bowling and a dance contest.

So what exactly do Sea Scouts do on a mountain in the middle of winter? They learn all those ground-skills needed before they go out on the open water. The event opened with Ethan Harris from Ship 258 in Colonial Beach performing a very “Hendrix” rendition of the National Anthem on his electric guitar - a hit with the Scouts present.

There were knots - lots of knots - knots that most people have never heard of and may never hear of in their life. But for the Sea Scouts - these are skills that are required at the expert level. Even the common Bowline Knot must be tied in seconds and be ready to secure a boat to a piling in short time: after all, a 19,000 pound sailboat doesn’t stop because the Scouts weren’t prepared. In a collision between a sailboat and a dock - nobody wins. So a Sea Scout MUST be prepared.

There were toys - lots of toys. In the ever-popular Piloting and Navigation class, Scouts learned to use dividers, parallels, slide-rules and more. The ability to find your location on a nautical chart and calculate your speed and distance from a safe harbor can make the difference between docking for the night, or waiting for the tide to come in. The difference could be a 9-12 hour delay if we get it wrong.

Some skills are long-held traditions in the sailing community. The US Navy recently announced the return of the traditional sextant as a key tool for navigation. No longer is it enough to use GPS. Sailors must have backup at sea when the computers fail. So as the sun reached its

apex at noon - Sea Scouts looked to the skies with their sextants and made their calculations to find their location.

There were a dozen Scouts who earned their “Boating License” (the NASBLA Boater Safety Training), OffShore Safety, Block & Tackle, and much more - including a course known simply as “SPAM” but taught by a professional chef.

However, as the old saying goes: All work and no play makes Jack a dull guy. So as the day wrapped up, the unstructured fun began. Debuting for the first time, the Catoctin Cub (aka “The Reuben”) was a central competition among ships. (If you are amazed at what adults will do for a patch of cloth, you’d be more amazed at what Scouts will do for a gold-painted chia pet.) In addition to attendance, volunteer instruction and other skills, Ships competed for points in a Wii Bowling Tournament where Scouts used the instruction projectors to create larger-than-life bowling alleys in the dining hall. Others competed in a larger-than-life dance competition. There was a 2-on-2 basketball tournament in the camp gym. (This gym is used by the White House and Camp David, so Sea Scouts were literally following in the footsteps of Presidents.)

Sunday morning concluded with an Interfaith Scout’s Own led by Monsignor John Brady, a Change of Watch for the Chesapeake Flotilla and awarding the Catoctin Cup. Upon reading orders from the Rear Commodore, Aidan Wiecki (Ship 100, NCAC) assumed the Boatswain’s job from Addison Lash (Ship 361, Baltimore Council). A Boatswain is similar to a Boy Scout Senior Patrol Leader, or a Venturing President. Ship 212 was awarded the first-ever Catoctin Cup, named for one of their own Scouts who actually dropped the trophy and had to spend 3 hours tediously reassembling it with super glue. But a Scout is Thrifty, and a Scout can be determined as well. And for his effort, the Catoctin Cup became known as “The Reuben” - must like the Oscars and Tonys.

After cleaning the camp top to bottom, the Sea Scouts departed knowing they would gather again in just a few short weeks at the Northeast Region Bridge of Honor in Swedesboro, NJ. Onward. Upward. Then off to sea!

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SeaScoutingStaffAdvisor Roger Chatell [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/SeaScouts

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Outdoor Adventures

Joinus at one of more than 20 regional Cub Scout Day Camps held between June and August 2016.

ActivitiesCamps offer many traditional Scouting activities like archery and BB guns, crafts, nature study, games, and fi shing. The program is not specifi cally achievement-oriented, however Scouts have many opportunities to earn belt loops, pins, and other awards.

OnlineRegistrationOnline registration is available now. Each Tiger Cub must have an adult partner attend camp with them, and one additional adult is required for every fi ve Boys to escort the “aviators” through camp.

To register for day camp contact your PackCoordinator. Not sure who that is? Ask your Cubmaster or Committee Chair. Registration fees include a camp T-shirt, patch, water bottle, and all the supplies needed for a week of fun! Please note some camps’ fees may be different - check the website at www.NCACBSA.org/DayCamp.

WantFREEregistration?Adult parents serving full-time on camp staff get one free registration for their Cub Scout! Registered Scouts aged 14 or over who serve full-time on camp staff get a $75 credit to Goshen Scout Reservation or service hours!

Havequestions?Contact your District Executive or District Day Camp Director for more information.

BeforeApril17,2016: $175.00BeforeMay15,2016: $195.00


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Join us this Summer for the Boy Scouts of America premier Youth Training.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

REGISTER today.www.ncacbsa.org/nylt 19 – 24 June 201610 – 15 July 201631 July – 5 August 2016

Get ready for great opportunities from the Council Aquatics Committee! We have a great series of courses designed for Scouts and Scouters alike. If you are looking for aquatics awards, merit badges, skill proficiency, or improving your unit program, we have several opportunities. All courses are listed on the NCAC website under “Outdoors” and “Aquatics”, and registration is open.

For Scouts and Scouters preparing for summer camp, we offer pre-camp swim classification test on June 6 at the Camp Snyder Pool. For Scouts who might be a bit nervous about swimming, Aquatics Committee members will work with Scouts to help them meet the requirements. Camps always reserve the right to re-test anyone, but this gives Scouts the opportunity to practice an event in a safe environment in preparation for summer camp activities.

Interested in Scuba Diving? The Aquatics Committee will offer an opportunity to earn the Scuba BSA Award on June 19 at the Camp Snyder Pool. Scuba BSA is an introductory/try-it Scuba experience that does not result in Scuba certification. If you are interested in Scuba certification, the Committee will host a Scuba

merit badge session at the end of July into August. Scouts who complete the requirements will earn PADI diving certification, the Scuba merit badge, Scuba BSA Award, and Snorkeling BSA Award. The course is open to adults also, and Scouters who take the course will earn PADI diving certification, Scuba BSA Award, and Snorkeling BSA Award.

Preparing for a swimming or canoeing/kayaking activity? BSA requires, at a minimum, Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training. These two courses are offered online at My.Scouting.org. BSA also encourages leaders to take the Swimming and Water Rescue Course and the Paddle Craft Safety Course, which are hands-on, in/on water training for supervisors of any Scouting swimming or boating activity. These courses cover the skills needed to meet Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat policies applied at the unit level. The training consists of a classroom portion and water sessions. Safe Swim Defense training and Safety Afloat training are prerequisites for these courses as is passing the BSA swimmer test. These courses are open to youth at least 15 years old and adults. We offer several courses throughout spring, summer, and fall.

Interested in being a Lifeguard at summer camp or wanting to expand unit water safety? Starting in May and

into June, we will host a Lifeguard Course. Participants successfully completing the requirements will earn both BSA and American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. The course is open to Scouts at least 15 years old and adults. Participants should be strong swimmers. This year for the first on 23-24 April, the Committee will also host a BSA and ARC Lifeguard Review Course.

Additionally information and registration for all training can be found at: NCACBSA.org/Aqua.

One final comment…the National Aquatics Task Force is in the final stages of updating requirements for the Paddle Craft Safety Course. The new course will include Basic Canoeing, Basic Kayaking, River Canoeing, and River Kayaking components. The river courses cover skills beyond the basic course skills that are important for conducting safe float trips. The river courses also are ideal training for the many NCAC crews heading to Northern Tier Adventure Bases. We need a planning team to help implement the new training. If you are interested, please contact Jason Wesbrock at [email protected]

Have a great, fun-filled, and safe summer!

Program DirectorDon Durbin [email protected]

Program SpecialistMargee Egan [email protected]

TrainingNYLT

Aquatics Committee

University of Scouting 2016

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Human to Mars SummitMay 17, 2016 evening | GWU in Washington DC

The Human to Mars Summit will bring together a captivating speaker panel including Bill Nye the Science Guy, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, author of The Martian Andy Weir, educational entertainer Janet Ivey and more.

On Tuesday, May 17th from 5PM to 7:15PM, H2M is producing interactive workshops for scouts to earn Nova Awards at George Washington University! In one workshop, Cub

Scouts may work on requirements 3 & 4 of Out of this World and in another Boy Scouts will earn requirements 3 – 6 of Shoot!

Both workshops are free, but registration is required.

H2M has also offered free admission to scouts and scouters for their opening day panels. If interested, see the NCACBSA.org/STEM to sign up.

STEM UNIVERSITY June 18, 2016 | Camp Snyder in VA

Want to learn about Nova and Supernova Awards? Learn about STEM activities, events and resources in NCAC? Get trained as a Nova Counselor and Supernova Mentor? Join us at STEM University! NCACBSA.org/STEMU

Cubs Scout STEM Day Camp!July 18-21, 2016 | Camp Snyder in

Haymarket, VA

This is a special week at Camp Snyder which you don’t want to miss! Scouts will participate in all of the shooting sports and outdoor activities that Snyder has to offer, but they will also learn about geology and pan mine for gems, build electronic airboats for a raingutter regatta competition, and design Mars Rovers. Cub scouts may earn 3 of the newly published Nova Awards! Join us NCACBSA.org/STEM.

STEM Week at Goshen Scout ReservationJuly 31 – August 6, 2016 | Camp

Marriott in Goshen Scout Reservation

Boy Scouts and Venturing Scouts, did you know that you can earn a complete Nova Award at Camp Marriott this summer? Join the Specialty week either with your troop or as an individual. You’ll select from a myriad of options including Trail to Eagle, COPE, aquatics adventures and learn about the STEM principles on your way to a complete Nova Award!

For information on all STEM programs, visit NCACBSA.org/STEM.

By Melissa Kuehnert

Cub Scouting is for the mind as much as it is for any other part of a Boy’s life and this year some of the Cubs of Pack 1191 used their minds to achieve some remarkable things in the pursuit of STEM education.

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It has a deep impact on the lives of the country and especially on the lives of those still in the education system. In school and scouting and even at summer camp the STEM intuitive can be felt and seen by children as well as their families.

In 1983, after the publication of “A Nation At Risk” by the National Commission on Excellence in Education, the United States began addressing lagging Math and Science rankings in the international sphere. This entailed a signifi cant change in education, government funding, job creation and immigration policies over the course of the next few decades.

The US department of Education and the National Science foundation together run the STEM education coalition to advocate to State and Federal policy makers “on the critical role that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education plays in U.S. competitiveness and future economic prosperity.”

According to their offi cial website, the Boy Scouts of America has their own program “to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fi elds through existing programs. From archery to welding, Scouts can’t help but enjoy the wide range of STEM-related activities. To support this initiative, the BSA developed the Nova Awards program so that youth members have fun and receive recognition for their efforts.”

There are two major awards for STEM achievements in Scouting, the Nova award and the Supernova award.

The Nova award requires each scout to cover one component of STEM-related advancement. For Cub Scouts there are seven possible avenues and rewards to pursue; the fi rst achievement comes with a patch and the following six with a pi (п) pin.

The Luis Alvarez Supernova Award (for Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts), named in honor of the great experimental physicist and Nobel Prize winner, is one of the hardest achievements to earn for a Cub Scout. This year 5 of Mount Airy, MD Pack 1191 Cub Scouts earned the challenging Supernova Award. This award with its many requirements is seldom handed out with only 14 earned throughout the whole district this past year. In order to receive it Boys must complete the requirements found at Scouting.org/STEM.

STEM Science | Technology | Engineering | Mathematics

STEM AdvisorJames [email protected]

STEM CoordinatorTrisha [email protected]

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Members of the pack to receive the award were: Declan Brennan, Ajay Cunnane, Nate Davi, Todd Johnson and Evan McLaurin. In addition, Ajay Cunnane was also awarded the Tech Talk! Nova award on the same night.

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

ALEPHSamuel Foosaner

CHI-RHONoah Zeglin

GOD AND CHURCHBrendan Smith

GOD AND FAMILYJaidden AcostaLiam AcostaTimothy BakerIan BarberMalachi BeattyEthan BehleJohn Blackadar IIIJoseph BlumbergTravis BristowGunner BurgessCaleb CollinsSean CommerfordIsaac CooleyYared DanielEvan D’AntoniJeffrey DeanCole DeasoKonil DraligelisMatthew DrewJoseph EdwardsCarter ElliffMauricio EppardJake FelstedDineth FerdinandoHunter FreemanJeremy FriendDrake FryeTravis FurlowJohn Galliard

John GarvilleJohn GarzaIsaiah GervasiIsaiah GirtonIan GlosemeyerAidan GoldsmithJack GrayRyan HadleyJohn HatzisNathaniel HawkinsAustin HeflinRJ HendersonCarter HendricksonBenjamin HeraldEthan HillRandolph JacobsCarter JensenElijah JohnsonBrayden KempNathaniel LamoureuxCasey LaycockOliver LewisIsrael LopezJacob MedleyPhilip MichaelZac MileoTristen MillsapsHarrison MitchellJoshua NashLogan NewlandJack NugentSammer OmaryCarlos OrtizTrey PatrickGavin PepplerTucker PittmanJack PlattNathan PojeZachary Pownall

David ReddingerBaran SayanDavid SevelandSamuel Sipe-CardWes SongerBrandon SpauldingHenry SteeneW. Thomas Stephens, IVTristan StoltzPaul StratmanEphraim Swenson-ReinholdChristian TuttleHank ValentinSteven VilcheckAndrew WestphalKenneth WestphalOwen White

GOD AND LIFEAndrew AshleyGeoffrey BehrendRobert BorkJustin ByunRobert CloughConor PageColton Wilson

GOD AND MEJeremy BeesonIsaac BodgeAnderson BrownNicholas BuddeMavrick BurgessColeton BurroughsChase BusoldJack BusoldRJ CoadHector Colin-SantiagoAustin Colvin

Evan CommerfordElijah CooleyAiden CreechThomas DreierLeland EvansNoah FreemanCaleb GarzaKaleb GoffEthan GoldsmithEverett HannumChase HarknessWilliam HeathJoshua HendersonSantiago HettingerLaurent HourcleJoseph HummerBlake HutchersonBrandon JohnsonGabar JoshuaChristopher KauffmanAndrew KessingerWesley KronenbergAdam LaneSavion LoganMatthew McClanahanKingston MorganRyan MorganAiden NewlandJosiah PapeCarmine PetreccaAdam PojeKayden PufkusCameron PultzJoshua QuickDesmond RaffertyTanner RevoirTrey RobertsHan RussellSeth Sanders

Trenton SenavanhCameron SmithMark StanleyEli StevensSamuel TibbettsMalachi WeitzRiley WierengaMichael WilcoxIsaac WorkmanWilliam Zabriskie

GOD AND SERVICEWilliam McDonnellJeffry Smith

MACCABEEMicah BiermanJonah BolesCharles CowanJoseph FoosanerEthan GoldbergJackson GreeneZachary SchneiderZachary SweattJoseph Vaisman

PRAY FOUR STARAndrew AshleyGeoffrey BehrendConor Page

RELIGION AND FAMILYKweli Phillips

ST. GEORGEMadison Joiner

THAT OF GODAsa Mcclendon

Advancement & Recognition

Meritorious AwardsWe thank and honor these Scouts who were recognized for performing heroic and meritorious actions, we would like to show the gratitude of the people they went above and beyond

to help, sometimes at risk to their own safety.

Advancement ChairAlan Deter [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/Advancement

Max Gelbach Old Dominion District Troop 4673 National Certificate of Merit

David Hoddinott Potomac District Troop 447 National Certificate of Merit

Dalton Newsome Western Shore District Troop 1684 Medal of Merit

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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 December 3, 2015 and March 22, 2016.

Unit# Name

Aquia District QuartermasterShip 212 Reuben Levin

Chain Bridge District QuartermasterShip 1942 Myles Kehoe GallagherShip 1942 Molly Elkin Sternberg

Old Dominion District QuartermasterShip 1115 Gerard Allan Souser III

Old Dominion District SummitCrew 4522 Gerard Allen Souser III

Appalachian Trail DistrictTroop 217 Robert Edward BarkerTroop 792 Gregg Riley BortzTroop 2017 Nicholas Anders BrowningTroop 217 William Cathey DiederichTroop 1023 Zachary John FerraroTroop 268 Christopher Gary HidenTroop 1770 Paul Stanislaus Hinch, JrTroop 792 Zachary Noah HoodTroop 278 Aidan Chucran MerrillTroop 1066 Brian Paul NelleTroop 1023 Carl Thomas PowellTroop 1066 Ethan Jacob SmithTroop 268 Nicholas Andrew SparacinoTroop 792 Robert Francis ThompsonTroop 2017 William John TraubeTroop 476 Gregory Jacob Trone

Aquia DistrictTroop 1425 Derek Clements AveryTroop 1945 Caleb Robertson BrodieTroop 142 Nicholas Christian BucknerCrew 1945 Joshua Lamoni BurdsalTroop 1717 Devlin Maxwell BusztaTroop 840 Nicholas Quinn CookTroop 907 Brian Charles DillTroop 516 Andrew Charles Goshorn, JRTroop 516 Matthew Jacob HavrinTroop 1425 William Andrew HaynieTroop 940 Noah Porter Orion IngramTroop 1889 David Blake Elbert JonesTroop 63 Carl Ryan JonesTroop 94 Kyle Frederick MattesonTroop 1717 Sean Patrick McGrawTroop 1410 Shawn Thomas MoultonTroop 907 Joshua Lee PopeTroop 94 Jonathan Fisher RiggsTroop 199 Alec Joseph RossiTroop 907 James David RussTroop 63 Timothy Nevitt SchaferCrew 1945 Jason David ScottoTroop 199 Trevor Wayne WisecupShip 212 Patrick Glenn Wright

Bull Run DistrictTroop 1196 Johnathan Jay BeardallTroop 1833 Matthew Robert Brandt

Troop 1371 Joseph Hunter FlemingTroop 608 Sean Patrick FlournoyTroop 1182 John Edward HarbourTroop 1196 Jacob David JohnsonTroop 1188 Thomas Riley LilesTroop 608 Brendan Christopher MaguireTroop 1833 Tyler Clayton MichaelTroop 91 Thomas Paul MooreTroop 226 Logan MacKenzie MossTroop 1372 Alexander Mathew PetsopoulosTroop 91 Ryan Audbrey PughTroop 554 Andrew Paul QuinanTroop 671 William Joseph RiordanTroop 581 Ethan Watson SeitzTroop 554 Alex Michael SprinkleTroop 1368 Benjamin James ThiriotTroop 608 Alexander Michael WellsTroop 1882 Zachary Wayne WithamTroop 554 John Francis Wunderly

Catoctin Mountain DistrictTroop 1070 Dominick James AciernoTroop 628 Ryan Tyler DavisTroop 628 Justin Edward FridayTroop 727 Stephen LoweTroop 470 Jacob Robert ManleyTroop 727 Paul Bird SlotwinskiTroop 274 Connor Patrick Tierney

Chain Bridge DistrictTroop 821 Joshua Neal AllenTroop 106 Jeffrey Ryan BloomTroop 648 Zephren Bivens CollinsonTroop 1128 Steven CorcoranTroop 652 Torin Lee DunnTroop 1128 Daniel Steven EnglundTroop 1128 David Lee Fraley IIITroop 111 Christopher David GainesTroop 162 Locklin A. GeorgeTroop 869 William GerberTroop 167 Franklin David Gomez-SaavedraTroop 167 Jacob Dean GrohmannTroop 1130 Michael R HarrisTroop 162 Jonathan Hartley HaunTroop 1916 Philip Richard MacKeyTroop 149 Edward G McDonaldTroop 652 Michael Edward MizusawaTroop 1130 Nadim Alexander NajjarTroop 141 Conner Martin O’MalleyTroop 1128 Cole Austin OverturfTroop 1128 Charles Dickerson PruettTroop 162 Stephen Blair RayTroop 638 Alexander Paul RinnTroop 162 Martin Kerstiens RomeroTroop 149 Caleb A Watada

Colonial DistrictTroop 680 Aaron Carl AultTroop 1183 Barrett Jack Banfi eldTroop 129 Owen Moffat BiesadaTroop 4077 Julian David BownTroop 1515 Charles ColbyTroop 112 Gunnar erik Cukor

Troop 133 Colin Joseph DickensTroop 301 Zachery Walter EllisTroop 888 Carter William EngvallTroop 680 Patrick Matthew GallagherTroop 654 Cooper John HansonTroop 1103 Joshua Taylor KeithTroop 118 Nathaniel Gordon LoosTroop 888 Dominic Anthony ManciniTroop 301 Harry Lee MonroeTroop 135 Dennis Connor O’KeefeTroop 131 Michael Alexander RhodesTroop 899 Stanislav S. YatskevitchTroop 654 Ethan David Yohannan

George Mason DistrictTroop 152 Joshua Alexander CohenTroop 349 James Ritchie EnglanderTroop 152 Cameron Capen FarmerTroop 1113 James Ian FrazierTroop 1143 Jackson Kimzey FreidbergTroop 895 Grant Z. GoodwinTroop 13 John Moran HessionTroop 979 Matthew Josef KauferTroop 1887 Kyoung Min KimTroop 918 Daniel Francis KleinTroop 918 Jonathan Adam KleinTroop 1887 David Henry KnappTroop 187 Denton Wayne KnightTroop 152 Erickson James McIntoshTroop 152 Sean Hugh Alsop McLeodTroop 987 Robert Alexander PhillipsTroop 1887 Ian Joseph PimentaTroop 987 Maximus Dylan SchmorrowTroop 187 Jason Nicholas SchumacherTroop 976 Joseph Patrick SkoffTroop 681 Leon Wu TanTroop 918 James Nathan WhitakerTroop 13 Conrad James Whittaker

Goose Creek DistrictTroop 1106 Jacob Glenn AdamsTroop 163 Henry Ragland BaimeTroop 163 Campbell Hayes BakerTroop 572 Carter Lee BeattyTroop 2970 Brian Bailey BiggsTroop 1910 Anson John BrasselleTroop 998 Charles Steinhoff BuskirkTeam 1174 Jayson Donald CallTroop 2970 Joseph Alexander ChallisTroop 998 Eion Edward CowingTroop 1550 Stephen Patrick CypherCrew 953 Tyler Randall DavisTroop 163 Michael Robert DragonTeam 116 Isaac Reid DukeTroop 711 Carlos A Fernandes IICrew 1173 Ephraim Elijah HallTroop 962 Matthew Ryan HerrityTroop 961 Matthew Parker HoldridgeTroop 998 Kevin Edward HollisTroop 962 Samuel James HoskinsonTroop 2970 Caleb Montgomery JonesTroop 1430 Devyn Leonardo KrebCrew 1550 John Miguel Kuempel

Troop 1154 Austin Wyatt LawsCrew 953 Cooper Ryan LushTroop 966 Kevin S LynnerTroop 572 Daniel Douglas MegillTroop 1910 Andres Merida-RicoTroop 2012 Zachariah James MillerTroopo 572 Claudio Ricardo MolinaCrew 953 Isaac James PetersonTroop 1154 Geoffrey Scott PierceTroop 1910 Ryan Andrew RaffenspergerTroop 966 Christopher Shea RothTroop 969 Mason Garrett SchultzTroop 1167 Dallin Trent SeagerTroop 998 Charles Lee SpradlingTroop 1158 Siddharth SrivatsanTroop 953 Joshua Quayle StevensonTroop 711 Benjamin Michael StricklandTroop 1158 Aaron Jasper TalbertTroop 2970 Zachary Hunter TarbleTroop 572 Christian Andrew TessmanTroop 997 Garrett Edward VerfurthTroop 2970 Liam Alexander WallaceTroop 1154 Christopher Ryan YehleTroop 1159 Wyatt Robert ZabelaTeam 921 Joseph Steven Carter

Mattaponi DistrictTroop 791 Edward James AdamsTroop 1777 Alexander Lee AmoryTroop 1404 Nathan Eric ArcementTroop 173 Andrew Ronald Joseph BuckTroop 179 Richard Luis CrespoTroop 835 Noah Richard DomikisTroop 191 William Lawrence Filkoski IITroop 165 Phillip Herndon GaulTroop 191 Daniel Thomas LewisTroop 325 Samuel Joseph Mathes-ElhabbalTroop 170 Jacob Ryan PolchaTroop 179 Nicholas M. RamseyTroop 172 Franklin John RinkoTroop 191 Nicholas Richard RobeyTroop 179 Nicholas William SaracenoTroop 171 Timothy Allen Shinkle

Occoquan DistrictTroop 295 Joshua Paul BiggsTroop 1365 Joseph Patrick CostelloTroop 1369 Kristopher Matteo EggertTroop 1378 Daniel Brian HorneCrew 1357 Griffi n Allan HoustonTroop 1553 Darwin Caleb JensenTroop 1392 Samuel Thomas JonesTroop 1400 Nathan Stuart KolkmeyerTroop 295 Brian Robert LeeTroop 1356 Nicholas Eugene MelzTroop 1356 Nathaniel Alexander OlsonTroop 1400 John Patrick O’NeilTroop 1919 Patrick Andrew RyanTroop 964 Anthony Edwin SaracTroop 1396 Aaron Thomas ScottTroop 1919 Matthew William SharpTroop 1369 Ryan Patrick WarnerTroop 1363 Jeffry Glen Yancoskie


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Eagle Scout, Sea Scout, Venturing Awards

Old Dominion DistrictTroop 994 Simon Timothy AndersonTroop 995 Kevin Gerhard AndresTroop 1115 Lucas Mark AntoshTroop 859 Joseph Paul ChetupuzhaTroop 1145 Kohl William CorriganTroop 1140 Charles Culberson Denman, IVTroop 853 James Ernest Ford-LaneTroop 1511 Joel Benjamin GallowayTroop 688 Stephen Raymond GedraTroop 859 Robert J. GemperlineTroop 1845 Jean-Cluade GuillTroop 688 Ryan HaskenTroop 688 Andrew Charles HerbertTroop 1511 Dallin Jacob HodgdonTroop 688 Thomas Michael JohnsonTroop 688 Zachary Charles JordonTroop 875 Christopher I KaragiannisTroop 1145 Nickolas Patrick KreuscherTroop 1145 Maximilian Thomas KreuscherTroop 688 Bradley Wilson LauTroop 859 David Anthony MoranTroop 4673 Luke Francis MorrisTroop 1849 Joseph Carl PriceTroop 856 Tony Jason QuispeTroop 1115 Christian Dennis SchwienTroop 1140 James Moncrieff ShackleyTroop 853 Carl Stephen SmearmanTroop 1789 Thien-Lam Dai Vo

Patriot DistrictTroop 1865 Cole Anthony AndrayTroop 50 Michael Liam BoyleTroop 1965 Alan Daniel ClarkTroop 1966 Parker James ConditTroop 1533 Jakob Thomas DarlingTroop 1865 Jack Edward DonovanTroop 698 Joseph Essam GoudaTroop 1524 Benjamin Ethan JacksonTroop 1412 Daniel Jacob KlimkowskiTroop 1965 Conner John KrollmanTroop 1532 Eric Forrest LinkTroop 1345 George Edward Loughran, JrTroop 1524 John Michael MumbachTroop 1965 Carter MurrayTroop 1100 Thomas Nathaniel NolanTroop 1412 Jonathan Taylor PeaceTroop 1865 Aaron Jeffrey David RoyceTroop 1965 Jonathan Frederick RussellTroop 1523 Michael James RyanTroop 1345 Riley Charles SchulteTroop 1532 James Noel SniderTroop 1525 Nathan David TroutmanTroop 1865 Carter Wesley ZenkeTroop 161 Jordan Alexander Adamowicz

Piedmont DistrictTroop 92 Matthew Joseph BrooksTeam 1475 Tristan Luke BrownTroop 911 Ho’ola O’ree BushTroop 180 Jacob Phillip CoomerTroop 180 Logan Patrick CurleyTroop 1187 Brandon James Hawkins

Troop 1930 Devin Michael JewellCrew 225 Reiden Tyvek JohnsonTroop 1177 Dustin Jay LoweTroop 360 Jarod A. RosensteelTroop 10 Alec Hamilton SekelskyTroop 92 Jacob Anthony SponsellerTroop 175 Nathan Richard TeachTroop 10 Cullen Edward TurneyTroop 1187 Evan Michael Wasson

Potomac DistrictTroop 773 Marley Maximilian AnstineTroop 1450 William Bradford BarrorTroop 241 Paul Anson BeckTroop 3 Matthew Zhang BlaisdellTroop 255 Paul Julian BostonTroop 447 Ryne Erich CulleyTroop 1450 Mark Nikita DavieCrew 27 Greyson Connor Favtti DavisTroop 944 Ian Baginski GranthonTroop 447 David William J HoddinottTroop 461 Mark Emery HornyakTroop 3 Tej JoshiTroop 461 Gabriel Trujillo LedererTroop 1450 Veeraj Paresh MajethiaTroop 1300 Samuel Allen MansfieldTroop 265 Spencer Ryan MorganTroop 1450 Jordan Muhangi MwebazeTroop 204 Ryan Patrick O’BoyleTroop 52 Samuel Rush RaymondTroop 255 David Jerome SchlesingerTroop 8 John Battennfield SkiltonTroop 706 Jude Charles TreacyTroop 255 William Alexander WatsonTroop 1427 Joseph Bradley Wiedemann

Powhatan DistrictTroop 160 Rishabh AnandTroop 1313 Prithvi Raj BoinpallyTroop 1983 Matthew John BordenTroop 1257 Kevin Matthew BryanTroop 1530 Daniel Francis Carney VIITroop 1018 Benjamin Joseph ClarkTroop 20 Joshua David CottonTroop 1530 Gianmichel D’AlessandroTroop 158 Matthew Richard DasherTroop 160 Jacob Alfonso GrimmTroop 51 Martin Christopher GryskiTroop 1983 David Richard HadingerTroop 1983 Benjamin Moroney HadingerTroop 872 Daniel McKay HeatonCrew 887 Joseph Cristopher JacoCrew 887 Nathan Forrest JohnsonTroop 1313 David Riley JoynerTroop 157 Andrew Michael KossTroop 157 Andrew Michael KossTroop 673 Albert Chandler LeeTroop 1018 Sean Ross McKinleyTroop 55 Justin Celestino MeekerTroop 913 Michael Patrick MulhearnTroop 51 Benjamin Edward NeubauerTroop 157 Clayton Emmitt NewcombTeam 839 Avery Michael Olsen

Troop 160 Mark Leonard PaesTroop 1018 Stephen Latimer PungelloTroop 673 Buckley Robert RossTroop 1983 Matthew Joseph SammartinoTroop 160 Thomas Henry SherrierTroop 160 Chang How SohTroop 839 William Stone StevensTroop 158 Matthew James StewartTroop 1970 Peter Benjamin StlukaTroop 673 Nicholas Craig ThomasTroop 1983 Matthew Alden WeirTroop 20 Samuel Wilson WillettTroop 1257 Benjamin James Yusman

Prince Georges County DistrictTroop 1657 Jeffrey Christian ButlerTroop 450 Keion Noeis CorujoTroop 81 Brian Anthony DraperTroop 1657 Aaron Bernard JordanTroop 1673 Valeri Brian LovelessTroop 1657 Amari Isaiah OutlawTroop 1033 Edward L. Ridley IIITroop 214 Matthew Lee SandersonTroop 416 Stephen Phillip Thomas-Dorin

Seneca DistrictTroop 1760 Isaac Dustin BlakerTroop 1325 Matthew Haldan BraistedTroop 1094 Nathan James BristorTroop 1760 David James DaytonTroop 945 Matthew Joseph DollarTroop 1429 Ian Dennis FrankeTroop 1094 Granville Tyler HarrisTroop 1094 Steven Roark Clayburn HuntleyCrew 1429 Nathan Eugene HurtTroop 496 Jason Thomas KuldellTroop 496 Daniel James MillerTroop 1094 Viraj PaulTroop 945 Andrew Eric SherwoodTroop 1397 Jack Mitchell SiglerTroop 1094 Dakota Robert SimonsTroop 829 Aiden Hammer TeterTroop 945 Patrick Aidan WalkerTroop 829 Robert William WilburTroop 489 Artem Sergeyevich ZiberovTroop 489 Jonathan Alexander Zwick

Sully DistrictTroop 682 Matthew C. BentleyTroop 1104 Jonathan Jeffrey BurkherTroop 1104 Matthew Scott BurknerTroop 1104 Gavin Brice CambyTroop 1104 Henry Thomas ClayTroop 1137 Nicholas Anthony FracyonTroop 1137 Troy Alexander FracyonTroop 695 Jacob Michael GerckenTroop 893 Austin Logan Orazio HuehnTroop 1137 Arun Michael MaranTroop 695 James Jordan MarquessTroop 695 Daniel John WeagraffTroop 682 Patrick S. WilleyTeam 1826 Michael James Zanotti

US Virgin Islands DistrictTroop 7034 Ryan Patrick McCormack

Washington, DC DistrictTroop 500 Simeon Alexander CruteTroop 544 Columbus Jared GilesTroop 100 Liam Duncan KirkpatrickTroop 100 Bobby Daniel Swentkofske

Western Shore DistrictCrew 428 Jeremy Ricks AndersonTroop 561 Michael Alexander BalatonTroop 1792 Noah Marion BeallTroop 429 Elijah Michael BissellTroop 429 Nathanel Joseph BrissetteTroop 430 Chad Alexander CrismanTroop 793 Alexander Edward DePiazzaTroop 793 Christopher Paul DePiazzaTroop 430 Robert Victor EstesTroop 903 John Paul GormanTroop 347 Noah Scott HaltTroop 789 Brian Alan KinneerTroop 903 William Kirby LongsworthTroop 347 Brendan Edward MaloneTroop 561 Jared James MatheTroop 793 James Matthew MayonadoTroop 1792 Ryan Kyle PellegrinoTroop 347 Noah Kingan PockeyTroop 429 Jeffrey Paul Seehase, JrTroop 1634 Ryan Seamus TomasicTroop 1634 Henry Alexander VanderborghtTroop 903 Joseph Stephen Zawislak

White Oak DistrictTroop 1444 Travis Burke ArmbrusterTroop 457 Albert Joseph Camut IIITroop 89 James Louis FarinholtTroop 264 Anthony Pinto FryerTroop 249 Andrew Patrick GreigTroop 440 Christopher Thomas HaleyTroop 457 Daniel Jeremiah JacobsenTroop 264 Nathaniel Paul KinzerTroop 264 Matthew Thomas McDonaldTroop 457 Aidan Joseph McGovernTroop 1444 Levi Thomas PoeTroop 264 Adam Lewis RussellTroop 1071 Patrick Daniel SandfordTroop 1444 Robert Edward SchillingTroop 96 Ryland Niles StaplesTroop 96 Trenton Hunter Wormley

Zekiah DistrictTroop 1444 James Alexander ConradTroop 144 Nathaniel DudleyTroop 417 Ralph William Liberati IIITroop 417 Jacob Scott Snellings

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Congratulations 2016 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Class

Monsignor John Brady

James Robert Doty

Chauvon L. McFadden

Paul D’Andrea

Merritt Green

Bobby R. Burchfi eld

J. Spencer Dickerson

David LinkEdward G. Koch, M.D.Jack Figel

Cory Cozzens

Steven R. Englund

Peter Pantuso

Gurvais C. Grigg

Michael G. Long

John H. Graham IV, CAE

CLASS HONOREE


Congratulations 2016 Class of Silver Beavers

Joseph H. Swartz

David L. Astle

Anthony D. Crenshaw

Peter “P-B” BielakMelanie Anthony

Jonathan Etherton

Janet RamosPeter Karl LagerbergW. Scott Gray, IV

Kristin Chioma

J. Michael McKinney

Edward A. Weeks

William ShakeltonSteven Wayne McDanal

Randolph Sailer YoungRobert D. Wood

Hugh Redd

CLASS HONOREE

The Scouter Digest May 2016 - July 2016

Margaret Smith

Randy D. Wilson

The 2015 journey of NCAC units was remarkable. As leaders planned their unit program to develop youth, they set their sights on a fun, proven path that produces the young leaders of tomorrow. We can attest to their leadership with scores on their Journey to Excellence (JTE). Of NCAC’s 1500+ units, 1245 achieved Bronze, Silver, or Gold. And 689 were Gold! Congratulations!

JTE is a measure of success. Yet, JTE can be much more. Imagine you are a Scout leader with a group of youth hiking up a mountain trail. Imagine you reach an opening near the peak and look out across the valley onto the horizon ahead. You’re not at the end of the trail yet. More steps and perspiration await. But what a great moment to refl ect. Look at what these Scouts accomplished and the adults who supported them. Perhaps we could have prepared better and made the climb easier. Ah, but the progress we’ve made! The trail offers some choices as we descend toward home; which path will make us stronger – and more cheerful?

We can use JTE like that pause on the trail. Like taking a compass bearing while we hike, we don’t trudge along staring at the arrow and dial. Periodically we check the map and make an adjustment. Unit leaders should use JTE as a planning and leadership tool to check the path. Importantly, leaders can use JTE as a chance to lift the group. Should we take the easy path down the mountain because some are tired? Or should we take a little more challenging path and add some song to lighten the feet? At trails end, which will the Scouts remember? Which teach the life lessons we seek?

Commissioners have been on many of these treks. They get to see multiple units. As unit leaders pause at midyear and at other points along the trail, consider a chat with your commissioner on how your unit is doing. Commissioners have perspective and ideas and are experts on JTE. With commissioner support, leaders can see opportunities for paths to even greater excellence.

On March 12, 2016, NCAC Commissioner College welcomed special guests BSA National Commissioner Tico Perez, Northeast Region Commissioner Randy Cline, Area 6 Commissioner Charlie Morgan, and Assistant Area 6 Commissioner Ed Yarbrough. As the inspiring keynote speaker, Tico Perez captivated commissioners and non-commissioners as he gave a glimpse into the future and shared what it means to be a Scouter.

The day began with 70 faculty members and guests gathering for an early morning Faculty Breakfast Meeting at Huntingtown High School in Three Rivers Service Area (Western Shore District) with our special guests. Area 6 guest speakers Ed Yarbrough and Charlie Morgan addressed the faculty, and the Area 6 Commissioner presented NCAC District Commissioners achieving 2015 JTE Gold Districts with a special recognition:

John Patrick,Jr. (Aquia), Anthony Petruzzi (Powhatan), John Brown, Jr. (Chain Bridge), Mike Nepi (Old Dominion), Joseph Engelbrecht, Jr. (Patriot), Shawn Ireland (George Mason), Randolph Young III (Sully), Michael Saunders (Potomac), Joseph Pallone (Colonial), Richard Manteuffel (White Oak), Kurt Struder (Goose Creek), Mark Chipman (Occoquan), J. Michael McKinney(Western Shore)

At the opening assembly, Northeast Region Commissioner Randy Cline welcomed attendees to the college with his opening remarks. We thank Order of the Arrow members for their dedicated and cheerful service in leading the opening and closing fl ag ceremonies and providing logistical support to

the Commissioner College. Arrowmen also made their appearance when special guests National Commissioner Tico Perez (longtime involvement in the national OA committee) and NE Region Commissioner Randall K. Cline (longtime involvement in national OA shows and themes) received framed Amangamek-Wipit lodge centennial patches in appreciation for their dedication and cheerful service in support of our Commissioner College. Two OA activities took place in tandem with the Commissioner College. Youth arrowmen supporting Commissioner College had the opportunity to start their journey on the OA Master Trainer Track by attending an OA Train-The-Trainer course or, alternatively, enjoy a fun beadwork workshop.

Scouters enjoyed an exciting day of classes as well as open forum of networking opportunities with the special guests! We congratulate all the award recipients.

Council Commissioner Garry Lewis presented the John A. Mack Council Commissioner Award of Excellence to Dominique Bee, ACC–New Unit Service and Commissioner Tools, with family members present.

Commissioner College Dean Julia Farr presented the Robert L. Dise Commissioner College Dean’s Awards to the following:

Bronze: James Randall Witter (Patriot District), Silver: Debra J. Schenaker (George Mason District), Gold: James E. Sundergill (Catoctin Mountain District)

We congratulate 9 Scouters who completed Commissioner Basic Training, 33 Scouters who completed the Bachelor of Commissioner Science, 6 Scouters who completed the

new Bachelor of Roundtable Commissioner Science, 22 Scouters who completed a Master of Commissioner Science, 23 Scouters who completed course work in the new Continuing Education program, and 21 Scouters who advanced in their Doctoral Studies. We congratulate Doctorate of Commissioner Science recipients Kristin Chioma, James P. Thomas, Sr., and James T. Stewart, who also received the Doctorate of Commissioner Science Knot Award.

We thank all those serving on faculty and all those attending training for their priceless contribution to the success of our Commissioner College. Please save the date for future Commissioner Colleges:

March 11, 2017 - VA South Service AreaMarch 10, 2018 - Montgomery Service AreaMarch 9, 2019 - VA Central Service AreaMarch 14, 2020 - Mountain West Service AreaMarch 13, 2021 - Three Rivers Service Area

Commissioner Support for the Goshen @ 50 Camporee

NCAC’s Journey to Excellence

NCAC is hosting a 50th anniversary camporee celebration for Goshen Scout Reservation Memorial Day Weekend May 27-29, 2017. Lot of commissioner support is needed to provide unit service at Camp Bowman, Camp Olmsted, Camp Ross and Camp Marriott, as well as a family camping area.

Staff positions available include a head commissioner and a staff of up to 12 commissioners for each camp. Commissioners are also needed to support the program areas by providing program information and directions to Scouts.

If you are interested in staffing any of these positions, please send your contact information to Jim Hardter, Vice Chair Unit Service, 301-349-0023 or [email protected].

Garry W. LewisCouncil Commissioner

Long Live Commissioner Tools!

2016 NCAC Commissioner College Theme: Challenging Ourselves To Better Unit Service

By Dom BeeNCAC CT Council ChampionAssistant Council Commissioner, Aquia District

With apologies to the French monarchy, this is a very accurate assessment of the new Information Technology (IT) tool used by commissioners to record data as it pertains to unit service. The previous system was rudimentary at best, was not user friendly and really did not provide the kind of data that is needed by commissioners to perform their duties in today’s data driven environment where management by metrics is the norm and provides a better way for decision making and managing unit commissioners.

Commissioner Tools (CT) is a signifi cant improvement over the system it replaced and is really a force multiplier in terms of increasing the ability of unit commissioners to provide unit service and administrative commissioners to manage the delivery of said service and provide oversight over this critical element of Scouting.

Now this did not happen by chance. This was by design.

As a result of the infl uence of the Commissioner Corps at BSA National, a decision was made to fi x the problem and resources were committed to doing so. This was key. In addition, this effort was treated as a program and used program management best practices to accomplish the task. This was another critical success factor. One of the most important decisions was to generate operational requirements for this capability using a team of end users, IT professionals, professional Scouters and senior Scout volunteers.

There were four required capabilities and they became the foundation for the development of this new capability. These were that the new tool must support unit growth in Journey to Excellence criteria, help unit commissioners link units to district resources, have an improved capability to record unit contacts and provide tools to aid in on-time charter renewal.

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Commissioner’s Corner


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 711Christiansted, VI 00821

By Rachel Krishnan

The 25th Potomac District Klondike Derby was held this past January 15th–17th. Altogether 41 Boy Scout Troops, one Girl Scout Troop, two Venture Crews, one Explorer Post, and supporting OA and NCAC Staff converged at Little Bennett Regional Park on a very wet Friday. Roughly 790 people were checked in and 80 Derby sleds were judged in the rain Friday night. Sleds came in many shapes and sizes, with some appearing adequate for mushing huskies, one to sail the seas and some to defend a country! Fortunately the skies cleared overnight. Saturday’s unseasonably warm and pleasant weather made for a great Derby Day, with 73 patrols competing at 20 different stations testing Scout skills. Saturday afternoon local Webelos and their leaders/parents (over 170 in all) visited and tested their dens’ team-building skills at their own Derby games. Then they walked through the park observing the lashing, fire-making, knot-tying, shelter building, cheering, older Scouts manipulate their sleds through the course.

The 2016 Klondike Derby’s winning patrol, The Gravediggers of Boy Scout Troop 447, was awarded a commemorative flag at the evening

campfire after being entertained by various skits. A yummy flan was the Dessert Competition’s winning entry, created by the 501st Patrol of Boy Scout Troop 1449. Oscar Ferguson-Osborne of Boy Scout Troop 209 designed the winning patch for the 2017 Klondike Derby. Also during the evening campfire the Order of the Arrow Brotherhood tapped out newly elected candidates. Sunday morning the annual friendly sled races commenced after several worship services. As the weekend wrapped up snowflakes began to fall. Mark your calendar now for next year’s Derby, which will be held January 27th–29th, 2017!

In the early morning of June 22, Pierce’s mother, Ginna, was taking her morning vitamins and tried to swallow them all at once. They lodged in her throat and she could not breathe. She tried drinking some water, but it only made things worse. Hearing something unusual, Pierce came to his mother and asked if she was choking. Seeing his mother’s response, Pierce called 911 and calmly reported that his mother was choking, then took the phone to his sleeping older sister, woke her and told her to confirm the address with 911. He then told his mother he was going next door to get the neighbor. He returned with David Rubenstein who asked Ginna if she wanted him to do the choking abdominal thrust maneuver. After two attempts, most of the pills had came up, but something could still be heard. By this time, Lella Rubenstein arrived and took over the phone. Pierce then said he would go next door to stay with the Rubenstein’s young daughter so she would not get frightened. When the EMTs arrived, they determined she should go to the hospital. Pierce calmly did everything he could.

Once again, it is time to recognize the hard work and achievements of the member of the Potomac District. Therefore please join us for our 2016 annual Awards Dinner. It will be a great time to visit with friends and have a good meal. Please register for the event. Absolutely no walk-ins will be accepted.

• When: May 3, 2016: 6:30 pm – 9:00pm (dinner served at 7:00pm)• Where: Our Lady of Mercy School (Potomac) Kennedy Room,

9200 Kentsdale Dr, Potomac, MD 20854• Cost: $20.00 per person

All registrations must be completed online with payment via echeck or credit card.Registration closes - April 29.

Students looking to pursue a career in veterinary shelter medicine, animal care and well-being, animal husbandry, or who just want to volunteer to work with the animals of the shelter & rescue are invited to join the new Explorer Post hosted by MCPAW (Montgomery County Partners of Animal Well Being). The MCPAW Explorer program will offer young men and women ages 12-20 hands-on experience as well as animal-related volunteer efforts in the community, and prepare them to be better pet owners.

Volunteers are also needed! To volunteer for this program you must be over 21.

Students and families interested in joining are invited to attend the Post’s next meeting. MCPAW is located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD 20855.

For any additional information concerning this program, upcoming meeting dates, or if you have any questions please contact Stephen Donnelly, Potomac District Executive, at 301-233-8821 or by email at [email protected].

4th Presbyterian Church School Day Camp (Potomac)

Registrations for NCAC Day Camps must come through your Pack Day Camp Coordinator. We cannot take individual registrations - they must come into the Program office as a Pack registration.- John Belbach [email protected]

Arrowmen from Potomac Chapter of the Order of the Arrow will set up on the C&O Canal across from Old Angler’s Inn at 0900 Saturday. Scout Packs and Troops are invited to check in with the station for maps and information about the Billy Goat trail. Hike the trail and enjoy some beautiful views of the Potomac River and some challenging rock scrambling and stream crossings along the way. Scouts may mark the event with a Billy Goat patch; $2 each at the OA station.

Serving Montgomery County

Potomac DistrictKlondike Derby 2016

Medal of Merit Henry “Pierce” Goodenow, Pack 521

Potomac District Awards Dinner 2016 Veterinary/Pet Care Post at MCPAW

Cub Scout Day Camp is Here!

Billy goat Hike on May 14, 2016

Monday 07-25-2016 8:00 AM toFriday 07-29-2016 5:00 PM

Forth Presbyterian Church10701 S Glen RdPotomac, Maryland 20854

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MontgomeryPotomacA Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Jim Schleckser (h) 301-765-0249 [email protected]

Commissioner - Mike Saunders (h) 301-468-9268 [email protected]

District Executive - Stephen E. Donnelly (c) 301-233-8821 [email protected]

SenecaA Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Gene Schaerr (c) 202-361-1061 [email protected]

Commissioner - Gordon Henley (c) 301-943-9713 [email protected]

District Executive - Ben Litten (c) 240-449-9337 [email protected]

White OakA Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - William Totten [email protected]

Commissioner - Richard (Rick) Manteuffel, PhD (c) 301-525-5542 (h) 301-482-0460 [email protected]

District Executive - Michael Werling (c) 703-350-8628 [email protected]

AVP John Hanson [email protected]

ACC Ben Overbey [email protected]

Field Director Don Kilgore (w) 301-214-9133 (c) 301-379-9816 [email protected]

Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MontgomeryCountyScouting/

Start your engines! (Put tube socks on your arms and place cardboard box on body) Get Ready! Get Set! (To see the most adorable race you have ever seen) GOOOOO! (Have a blast running around in circles)

The Tiger 500 is hands down the funniest activity that your son will participate in as a Tiger playing with a cardboard box. Tigers run around the circuit trying not to slip because of their lighting fast feet. Cheering and laughter filling the room as a taxi and a fire truck race around the left turns (NASCAR Joke). Parents helping their sons to make memories that they will carry on when they have children of their own. Siblings playing with their brothers and parents getting involved too.

At the end of the races we had a parent’s race. For many of them they could barely fit the boxes on their shoulders and for some they just had to put them on their heads and look through the arm holes. Every Tiger Den walking away with swag to show off to the other Cub Scouts in their Packs. Don’t you want to have this much fun too!? Don’t you want to come and join?

Then next year if you’re looking for a great activity for your Tiger Den please join us for the Tiger 500 at Gaithersburg First Baptist Church in Gaithersburg, MD. The Tigers are encouraged to build their speedsters beforehand but we have plenty of material to make sure they have the coolest car on the track. Keep on burning rubber, Tigers, and lead the way for future Cub Scouts.

Seneca district was proud to have sent one of its district executives to Camp Wall, in St. Croix of the U.S. Virgin Islands during the month of February. Ben Litten spent two and a half weeks adventuring with two Boy Scout troops from Pennsylvania and Boston in Camp Wall’s pilot session. Camp Wall’s program offers three big adventures, as well as a day of service on the island. Scouts from both troops attended the local agricultural fair which draws people from neighboring islands and boasts a weekend attendance of 30,000 people. The agricultural fair features local cuisine as well as arts and crafts made on the island.

National Capital Area Council has also forged a partnership with the National Park Service on the island. The day of service was spent identifying trees and shrubs that are invasive species to the island. Scouts were able to learn about local plant life as well as do a good turn for the people of the island. The three big adventures,

of course, were the highlight of the trip. Scouts were able to get an insiders tour of the island on a jeep tour, which took them through the rainforest to the beach on the lesser traveled roads. Snorkeling was also a big hit with Scouts as they explored the underwater trails of Buck Island Reef National Park which was teeming with turtles and tropical fish. The final adventure was a night time bioluminescent kayak tour through Salt River Bay. Scouts were able to hold a Cassiopeia Jellyfish and learn about the ecological processes of the bay and history of hurricanes that have left countless sea vessels marooned in the shallow waters.

Overall, Camp Wall’s reopening due to National Capital Area Council’s revitalization efforts was a great success. Michael Werling (White Oak) and Ben Litten will be running a five week session this summer for Scouts looking to adventure on the high seas.

District News & ViewsSeneca DistrictTiger 500!

Seneca District’s Ben Litten visited Camp Wall

The White Oak District is proud to announce they received the highest level award available under Journey to Excellence (JTE), the Gold Level. Among the many achievements were an increase in number of Scouts by 1.0%, a retention level of 83.5%, and meeting its goal for the Friends of Scouting (FOS) 2015 Campaign.

In addition, more than $120,000 worth of popcorn was sold. Without the dedication of our approximately 1,000 Scout Leaders, all of this

would not have been possible. Finally, the White Oak District Order of the Arrow also attained the JTE Gold Level!

Friends of Scouting is National Capital Area Council’s annual campaign to support our Units, leaders, Scouts locally. The funds raised go back into providing programs including the Klondike Derby, the Regional Pinewood Derby, Day Camp, Summer Camp, and extensive training for adult leaders.

Our goal for 2016 is 100% participation. To continue providing world-class programs, we need your generous and loyal support. Please contact your district executive to schedule a friends of Scouting presentation for your unit.

To give online please visit, NCACBSA.org/Give, click the Give to Scouting icon, scroll down to Friends of Scouting and click the link, then click on the Give to Scouting icon again. From here you can make a pledge or a contribution with a credit card. However, when pledging online, it is IMPORTANT to designate your unit number and White Oak for your District.

Thank you for being a Friend of Scouting.

White Oak DistrictDistrict Achieves Gold Level in 2015’s Journey to Excellence Friends of Scouting


Join The Alliance As The Scout Spirit Awakens!

What: AT District Cub Scout Day CampWhen: July 25th - 29th Where: Frederick County 4-H Camp &

Activities Center (3702 Basford Rd, Frederick)

Join us on a Galactic Trek in “Scout Wars: The Cubs Awaken” as our AT District Day Camp will be an out of this world opportunity for Cub Scouts to experience a wide range of Scouting Adventures...We are one of the few day camps with a POOL!!!

• Swimming/Water Rescue Skills• Archery Range• BB Gun Range• Outdoor Scout Skills• Explore S.T.E.M. Projects• Discover Nature• Show your Scout Spirit & Teamwork• Create Crafts• and Special Guests!!

Register through your Pack’s Day Camp Coordinator. Registration Deadlines:

• Before MAY 20th - $210 per Scout• After MAY 20th - $230 per Scout

Note: New Cub Scout recruits can register at the Early Bird Special pricing of $190 for Day Camp if they register for Day Camp within 60 days of registering as a new member.

Join Scouting and Cub Scout Bike Rodeo!

Join your Scout friends for a day of bike riding! Registration is open to all Tigers, Wolves, Bears,

and Webelos (and elementary-age siblings). All Scouts will receive a Bike Rodeo Patch and visit stations to work on Adventure requirements for their rank (awarded by individual packs).

Bring your own bike & helmet!Activities include: • Flat tire changing demo & bicycle

inspections by Bike Doctor of Frederick Helmet fittings by SafeKids Coalition of Frederick

• Rules of safe cycling, bike registration & loss prevention

• Challenge Ride & Obstacle Course• Discuss two different types of bicycles

and their uses• Learn and demonstrate proper hand signals• Do a safety check on your bicycle• Learn about bicycle-riding laws• Learn about a famous bicycle race or

famous cyclist• Identify two jobs that use bicyclesWhere: Harley-Davidson of Frederick When: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 1:00-3:00 PMCost: $5 per Cub Scout

First National Gathering of Venturers!

On behalf of all of our Venturing officers across the country, you are personally invited to join us at VenturingFest 2016. This special Scouting event at the Summit Bechtel Reserve will be the first ever national gathering of Venturers at a BSA high-adventure base.

With this event less than six months away, we need your help to spread the word within your council and among your friends. We are encouraging councils to send contingents to

VenturingFest 2016, and your leadership will be key in helping gather Venturers to attend this historic event.

Be a part of history. For more details, visit summitbsa.org/venturingfest.

Camp Airy staff are still needed!Did you miss the interviews? It’s not too late!

Qualified Boy Scouts and Venturers are still needed to serve their fellow Scouts at Camp Airy BSA.

To schedule an interview, contact Program Director Nick Maliszewskyj at [email protected].

Camper Dates: August 15-20 (Monday-Saturday)

Staff Dates: August 15-21 (Monday-Sunday)

Latest information and forms can be found at AIRYBSA.org.

Adult Staff Openings

We are looking for additional adult staff members to support our Scout campers for the week. Some positions are non-teaching roles. If interested, please complete the Adult Staff Application Form at airybsa.org and/or contact Kurt or Nick.

CAMP DIRECTOR 2016 - Kurt Yankaskas ([email protected])

PROGRAM DIRECTOR 2016 - Nick Maliszewskyj ([email protected])

By LeMoyne Fletcher Catoctin Mountain District Day Camp Program Director

The 2016 Catoctin Mountain District Day Camp is now open for registration! Please have your families visit cmddaycamp.org and select the Registration tab. Also, make sure these families communicate to your Day Camp Coordinator that they have registered. All Day Camp Coordinators should reach out to Melody Bloxsom [email protected] to make sure all documentation is in order for the Scouts in their unit.

If you are interested in being on the staff this year, please submit an application under the Registration tab. I anticipate we will have over 250 Scouts register this year. Given the “Galactic Trek” theme (which will have a huge focus on space exploration), the STEM program is again being applied to the curriculum.

Those attending will also have the opportunity to see many Star Wars characters who are being represented by groups that were extras in “The Force Awakens” film. I am confident this will be a camp to be remembered!

On March 16th, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan honored Jackson LeBlanc with the Governor’s Medal of Excellence for his work to feed hungry children.

Jackson, an 8th grader at Ballenger Creek Middle School in Frederick, MD was recently the recipient of a Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Grant for the development of a program to feed kids in the Blessings in a Backpack program.

Jackson’s program has been launched in Maryland and is slated to go nationwide in the next 6 to 12 months.

Appalachian Trail District

Catoctin Mountain District

Galactic Trek Cub Scout Day Camp

Medal of Excellence

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Mountain West Serving Frederick, Loudoun, and Western Fairfax counties

Appalachian Trail A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Nick Maliszewskyj (h) 301-371-7070 [email protected] - Melissa Udbinac (c) 240-626-5798 [email protected] Director - Roger Chatell (c) 860-373-6588 [email protected]

Catoctin Mountain A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Ron Layman (h) 301-788-7496 [email protected] - Bill Desmond (h) 301-662-4151 [email protected] Executive - Jonathan Miller (c) [email protected]

Goose Creek A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Lynn Chapman (c) 703-348-4086 [email protected] - Kurt Struder (c) 703-999-7948 [email protected] Director - Peggy Durbin (c) 540-359-5335 [email protected] Executive - Matthew Johnson (c) 310-617-2537 [email protected]

Powhatan A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Michael Dudzik (h) 703-577-7037 [email protected] - Robert Mackichen (c) 703-282-9298 [email protected] Executive - Tejas Patel (c) 301-602-7124 (w) 301-214-9127 [email protected]

Sully A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Hondo Davids (h) 703-725-3620 [email protected] - Randy Young (w) 703-244-0785 [email protected] Executive - Robert Guers, Jr. (c) [email protected]

AVP James Morgan [email protected]

ACC Bill Schoonmaker [email protected]

Field Director Roger Chatell (c) 860-373-6588 [email protected]

On March 5th the Sully District held its annually Pinewood Derby and Bakeoff at Liberty Middle School in Clifton, VA coordinated by John Ferguson.

This year we had 123 competitors in the Pinewood Derby, 32 competitors in the Bakeoff, and over 300 spectators throughout the day. Pictured are our division champions with the event coordinator, John.

Also coming this summer, Sully District will be holding its very own Twilight Day Camp! Camp will run from July 25th through July 29th at the Izaak Walton League in Centreville, VA. For more information and registration please visit gotodaycamp.org

Goose Creek District boldly goes where no Cub Scout has dared – Expedition: Galaxy Trek! Journey to the stars for a fun filled, exciting week of Day and Twilight Camp.

Return ing to the popular Loudoun County Fairgrounds from June 20th – June 24th, Cub Scouts from Tigers to Webelos, have the opportunity to enjoy Day

Camp and the wildly popular Twilight Camp. Goose Creek is currently the only District that offers a Twilight Camp option that runs from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm (Monday – Thursday.)

Twilight camp offers the best of Day Camp for those families who cannot attend during the day. While the Boys will not earn as many awards as they would at Day Camp, Twilight camp offers a great introduction to the BSA camp program while accommodating a family’s busy schedule.

At Day Camp participants will enjoy shooting BB-guns, archery, and slingshots. Science will teach the Boys with interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities that keep them engaged. In Crafts the Boys will build cool

projects. Sports and Den time are also offered. Throughout the week, special events will keep the Boys delighted.

A mainstay tradition has been a late-week afternoon “Wet Down” by the Leesburg Fire Department. The LFD bring the fire trucks to the park and shoot 3000 gallons of water into the air from their big on truck water cannons. The kids (and adults) run around under the mist and cool off.

Every year we have the nursing students from George Washington University come in and teach the Boys First Aid. This popular program will continue for its 3rd year. The interaction with the nursing students and the “life-like” hands on scenarios always leaves the Boys wanting more.

We encourage siblings to attend with their brothers – Day and Twilight Camp is a family adventure.

This is also a perfect recruiting tool for Packs. Get those new Boys to camp – especially those Tigers! What better way to introduce the family to all Scouting has to offer? It’s a perfect spring JSN recruiting tool.

Join us from June 20th – June 24th at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds for Day and Twilight Camp - Expedition: Galaxy Trek!

Powhatan District is proud to introduce Bob MacKichan as the new Powhatan District – District Commissioner.

Scouting has been a major part of Bob’s life since 1961 when, at the urging of his Eagle Scout father, he joined Boy Scouts in Pleasantville, New York, and later in the LA Area Council where he earned his Eagle Scout. He attended the 1964 National Scout Jamboree, served as a host corps delegate at the 1967 World Scout Jamboree and worked three summers at Camp Emerald Bay on Catalina Island.

As an adult volunteer, he served as Scoutmaster of Troop 55 of Great Falls, VA for eight years and was awarded the Scoutmaster’s Award of Merit. Currently he serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Eagle Advisor for the troop and has earned the Triple Crown

for attending Sea Base, Philmont and Northern Tier. After serving as a Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster for the 2001 and 2005 National Jamborees, Bob has served as the Chairman of the NCAC National Jamboree Committee and contingent coordinator for the 2010 and 2013 Jamborees, as well as the upcoming Jamboree in 2017. He has also served in various other positions for the council relating to the construction and operation of Camp Snyder and development initiatives. In 2011 Bob was recognized for his service to Scouting with the Silver Beaver Award and, most recently, he was awarded the NESA Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.

Bob is a partner in the Washington, DC office of the law firm of Holland & Knight. He and his wife have three grown children, two daughters and an Eagle Scout son and two grandchildren.

Powhatan DistrictIntroducing Bob MacKichan, Powhatan District – District Commissioner

Expedition: Galaxy Trek! Journey to the stars

Pinewood Derby

Goose Creek District

Sully District


District News & Views

Prince George’s District2016 Good Scout Award recipient

Troop and Pack 1572 Host Community-wide Recruiting Event

Prince George’s District is pleased to announce that Mayor G. Fred Robinson will be our 2016 Good Scout Award recipient.

G. Frederick Robinson was elected as Mayor in April 1998 and re-elected in 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 and most recently November 2015. He had previously served on the City Council from 1986 to 1994. He is a retired major of the Prince George’s County Police Department.

Mayor Robinson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from George Washington University.

Mayor Robinson and his wife Jacqueline have lived in Bowie since 1968. They are the proud parents of Timothy, Amy, Sarah, and Christopher.

Mayor Robinson has been active in youth sports and recreation programs for over 20 years. Mayor Robinson has grandsons in the Scouting program and has been a great supporter of the Scouts. He is also a member of Saint Edward’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Bowie Elks, Disney Bell Post 66 of the American Legion, and Lodge 89 of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Please help me to congratulate Mayor Robinson for receiving this great honor.

The award ceremony will to be held June 8th, 2016 at 8 am.

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For information on Tickets or Sponsorships please contact Stephen Allen [email protected].

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Three RiversPrince George’s A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Philip Nichols (w) 301-952-3907 [email protected] - Mark Adams (h) 301-899-8616 [email protected] Director - Stephen Allen (w) 301-214-9189 (c) 571-345-6852 [email protected]

Washington, D.C.District Chair - Sanford Holman (h) 301-974-7067 [email protected] - William Hemsley (c) 202-768-0448 [email protected] Executive - Andrew Eacker (c) 540-454-8578 [email protected]

Western Shore A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Paul Phillips (h) 301-481-7830 [email protected] - Mike McKinney (h) 410-326-6510 [email protected] District Executive -Trey Miller (c) 816-832-1483 (w) 240-395-0606 [email protected]

Zekiah A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - James Thomas [email protected] - Robert Davidson (h) 301-645-8886 [email protected] District Executive -Trey Miller (c) 816-832-1483 (w) 240-395-0606 [email protected]

Serving Washington, DC, Prince George’s County, and Southern Maryland

AVP Nick Adams [email protected]

ACC James Thomas [email protected]

Asst. Director of Field Services James Hamlin (w) 301-214-9130 (c) 301-512-7314 [email protected]

Troop 1572 Troop Historian

On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Troop and Pack 1572 joined forces to host a community-wide recruiting open house in Accokeek, Maryland. During the daylong event, potential Scouts were greeted by the Scouts of Troop 1572 and introduced to a variety of Scout Skills and activities.

Twelve stations were set up to introduce Boys to the world of Scouting. Upon check in, prospective parents were given information about the program and provided with a map of the event area. The Boys were provided a card listing the stations and encouraged to visit all stations. Boys who visited all 12 stations (1st Aid, Rockets, knots, cooking, Allergy Awareness, etc) were rewarded with a prize.

In addition to introducing the community to Scouting, Arrow of Light Scouts were able to complete a number of requirements needed to earn the Arrow of Light Award. Opportunities were available for current Scouts to complete advancement requirements, earn merit badges (Fingerprinting, Geocaching), and participate in fundraising events.

Overall, the event was a huge success. We look forward to welcoming several new Scouts into our Pack and Troop as a result of the event, and congratulate our Scouts on their achievements and hard work.

The Washington, D.C. Pinewood Derby race was a great success thanks to some amazing leadership from volunteers Sam Daniel (Pack 538) and Jai Evans (Pack 544). There were over 65 cars entered from all over the Washington, D.C. District. Any unit that is interested should come out next year and make sure to follow us on Facebook for future updates! www.facebook.com/DCDistrictNCAC

We are now going to be spo t l i gh t ing some o f our outstanding units every quarter!

Pack 98 loca ted in NE Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood! They are one of our largest Packs with over 90 registered youth!! They are charted by St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. They are a unit we could all learning something from! Great job Pack 98!!! Keep it up!

“Trailing John Wilkes Booth,” was a huge sunny, windy, rainy, sunny,super-windy success! Scout skills, camping, outdoor cooking, and campfires never go out of style, but campers got to do that and learn some Civil War history from re-enactors on one of Charles County’s own historical treasures, Dr. Samuel Mudd’s farm. Kudos to the Camporee’s ringleaders, Chuck Loscocco, Bob Peregoy, Michele Bramell, and Robyn Kanter for putting on a singular event, and here’s a shoutout to Zekiah’s OA Chapter for some stellar campfire fun!

Washington D.C. DistrictIt was a great season for Pine Wood Derbies!

Unit Spotlight

Western Shore DistrictWestern Shore Scout Selected Eagle Scout of the Year

Zekiah DistrictZekiah’s Spring Camporee

The Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) has selected Evan Essex of Troop 1203 as the 2015 Maryland SAR Eagle Scout of the Year. Evan was selected from a group of 8 finalists, and will represent the state of Maryland in the SAR Arthur M & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award competition which will award $20,000 in college scholarships.

Evan is an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 1203 chartered to VFW Post 2632. He is a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow and a Venturer in Crew 793 chartered to the St. Mary’s Optimist Club. Evan is a senior at Leonardtown High School and plans to pursue a degree in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Evan was presented with the Maryland SAR Eagle Scout of the Year trophy and cash award at the society’s annual George Washington Luncheon held Saturday, February 20 at the Eagle’s Nest Country Club in Phoenix, MD. He was joined by National Capital Area Council, Deputy Scout Executive Jeffrey S. Berger. Evan was also awarded the SAR Eagle Scout Medal as the Maryland SAR Thomas Stone Chapter winner. The Thomas Stone Chapter covers Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.

The Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. The application consists of a two-page Eagle Scout Award Application Form, a Four-Generation Ancestor Chart and a 500-word patriotic themed essay. For his application essay, Evan wrote about the significance of the Battle of Trenton, and how the victory at Trenton provided a major boost in morale for the Continental Army, its leaders, the Continental

Congress and the American people who were on the verge of giving up the cause of Liberty and Independence.

The Sons of the American Revolution is a Historical, Educational and Patriotic non-profit organization whose goals are to maintain and extend the institutions of American Freedom, an appreciation for patriotism, a respect for our national symbols and the values of American citizenship. Additional information about the Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Program is available at www.mdssar.org.

Photo credit: Brian Quillin



The Chain Bridge District has an annual tradition of featuring several district youth in our annual Oratory Contest. This event, under the leadership of District Chair, Jon Etherton, is a district-wide contest where the winning Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Sea Scouts and Venturers orators each present their speech at our district dinner. Without doubt, these presentations are the highlight of the evening and once again, each talk from our four finalist was delivered with enthusiasm and received in the same fashion.

On April 8 at the Marymount University, the Chain Bridge District honored Julianne Meany of Crew 2473 to receive the Chain Bridge District Orator of the Year Award. Julianne gave an inspirational and entertaining account of her experience as a member of Crew 2473, from her perspective as a young woman. Julianne spoke about her

responsibility as a Crew member and also how she had also benefitted from the Crews’ active program. She’s been on countless adventures including a Philmont Trek, Sea Base and also completed our district 50 mile Alonzo Stagg Hike in March, in less than 18 hours!

All four finalist were asked to speak that evening in addition to recognizing our 2015 Chain Bridge Eagle Scouts, nine Unit Scouters of the Year and our three District Awards of Merit recipients. Our sincere thanks and congratulations to Erin Freeman, Tom Jacobson and Jon Etherton for their well deserving District Awards of Merit that night as well. Event Chairman, Dave Carlson, commented “It is always a pleasure to feature such fine young men AND women as well as the volunteers, for their great contribution to our district.” Congratulations to Julianne and our other young speakers, our 2015 Eagle Scouts and award recipients. You make the difference in Chain Bridge!

Scouts arrived with cars constructed for speed and show. Every conceivable and inconceivable design! In addition to 65 Scouts registered to race for speed trophies and show categories, there were 10 siblings and 11 parents. That’s more than last year but some trophies went unclaimed. IF YOU MISSED THE EVENT, MAYBE THAT WAS YOUR TROPHY!

The Colonial District Pinewood Derby Committee wishes to give a Great Big Thank You to Pack 614, Pack 680 and Pack 867 for bringing and manning the race tracks that made the racing possible and all the District Parents

who pitched in on jobs large and small to judge the show cars, to fold chairs at the end and helped check in cars before the Derby. Each year Packs volunteer to support this event and without their generosity this event would not be possible.

The top three finishers in each rank advanced to the final race. The 15 fastest cars in the Colonial District went head to head. The difference between the fastest and the slowest car in the final race was less than four tenths of a second. So that was some close racing!

The Colonial District Pinewood Derby Team must thank the Mount Vernon Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints whose generosity makes the center available to the Colonial District. The sincere thanks of the Pinewood Derby team go to Mr Larry Carr for his support of this event over the years and Mr. Lincoln Essig who has taken over from Mr. Carr this year. We want to offer another big Thank You to the Scout units at the Stake Center who come in Saturday to provide food and refreshments to our band of hungry racers. Colonial District Committee Member Jeff Price once again provided leadership in running this event.

T o d a y w e acknowledge a really terrible loss. Michael Fijalka was, as you all know, exceptionally hard working, infinitely fair-minded, and most importantly, a fierce, fierce friend. Therefore, I feel you

have the right to know exactly how he died. More important, you need to know how he lived. Not to tell you would be an insult to his memory. He loved life, loved Scouts, loved his friends and family. There is nothing he would not do for them. In his short life he touched many and although in that short life he spent half his time fighting to stay alive. Surviving four bouts of cancer, a blood clot to the brain, numerous other surgeries and troubles, he accomplished much in his short life.

Michael first and foremost was the epitome of a true Scout. Earning the Arrow of Light and making true friends as a Cub Scout and Webelos, he overcame physical disabilities to make the climb to Viewing Rock at Goshen Scout Reservation. As a Scout in Colonial District Troop 1509, he progressed through the ranks and had an impressive Scouting career: Eagle Scout at age 16, 54 merit badges, 6 Eagle palms, over 150 nights camping, attendee at National Jamboree, and the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor. He also continued in Scouting with Venturing Crew 80 and earned his Venturing Silver Award.

In high school he found himself in the theater program. He was in the cast for two musicals and was the lead in a student-produced one act earning him accolades and entrance to the Thespian Society. Michael became an accomplished miniatures game player and painter, opening a side business painting on commission. Michael gave back as well in service to his community and made every

effort to help find cures for blood cancer, first as honored teammate for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training, but then as a team member for a century ride and a half marathon. In all he raised over $8,000 for research and support to cancer patients.

Michael also completed college, despite the many setbacks in his path, with a BA in History, with a minor in Theater, both loves of his life. Michael has been taken from us way too soon and he was certainly not done showing us all by example how to be physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. He truly exhibited all 12 points of the Scout law. Now the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds us, that though we may come from different areas and backgrounds our hearts beat as one. The bonds of friendship made with him and around him are more important than ever. Remember all this and we’ll celebrate a young man who was kind, and honest, and brave, and true. Right to the very end.

Chain Bridge District

Colonial DistrictColonial District Pinewood Derby for 2016

Michael Fijalka

Let the youth speak...

VOA Venturing Forum and TrainingThe Colonial District Venturing Officers Association recently

conducted training for a Disability Awareness Workshop they will host in June at the Venturing Forum.

Activities the youth will be conducting are: pitching a tent blindfolded, reading Braille, and playing catch with a beeping ball (for blind awareness); searching for safety pins in a bucket of rice (for neuropathy

and decreased sensation); signing messages (for deafness awareness); tossing a bean bag and fishing with the dominant eye closed (for loss of depth perception); and participating in a listening task with headphones playing restaurant noise (for ADHD awareness).

The VOA-sponsored Venturing Forum Workshop will be held on June 14 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the LDS Stake Center located at 5911 Franconia Road in Alexandria. For more information please contact Jennifer Allred at [email protected]

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Virginia CentralChain Bridge A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Jon Etherton (h) 703-893-0545 [email protected] - Jack Person (c) 703-201-1304 [email protected] Executive - Geoffrey Thomas (c) 301-861-6461 [email protected]

Colonial A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Dominick Caridi (h) 703-360-9206 [email protected] - Joe Pallone (h) 703-765-4861 [email protected] Executive - Joel Jackson (w) 301-214-9122 (c) 912-228-9233 [email protected]

George Mason A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - James Ashe (h) 703-255-3951 [email protected] - Vacant District Executive - Victoria E. Mack (w) 301-214-9147 (c) 404-372-3460 [email protected]

Old Dominion A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Dean Stinson (h) 703-455-4072 [email protected] - Mike Nepi (h) 03-643-9021 [email protected] Executive - Justin Mawdsley (c) 703-973-3868 [email protected]

Patriot A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Jack Campbell [email protected] - Mike Porter (c) 703-425-8489 [email protected] Executive - Kyle Molldene (w) 301-214-9128 (c) 407-301-6622 [email protected]

Serving the city of Alexandria, Eastern Fairfax and Arlington Counties

AVP Aasgeir Gangsaas [email protected]

ACC James Stewart [email protected]

Field Director Sue Hart (c) 301-448-0656 [email protected]

The 2016 George Mason District Pinewood Derby was at the Fairfax post of the American Legion on February 13th.

This year’s derby was a week later than originally planned due to January Snowzilla storm. Despite brisk temperatures, more than 100 Scouts representing 20 packs participated.

Family members watched as Scouts raced for trophies at all levels, as well as the title of District Champion.

Special thanks to the Order of the Arrow and Chapter Advisor Roy de Lauder for coordinating the event, to American Legion Post 177 for hosting the event.

Special thanks as well to Pack 1139 for providing the equipment and technical support for the derby this year. (sponsored by American Legion Post 180, Vienna, Virginia)

George Mason District

Old Dominion District

Patriot District

George Mason District’s 2016 Pinewood Derby Champion

The annual Patriot District Pinewood Derby – the Super Bowl of Cub Scouting – was held on Saturday, March 5, at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Fairfax Station. The event was a great success again this year, with participation from every Patriot District Pack and more than 150 Cub Scouts competing. This was the first year in recent history that each Patriot District Pack was represented. Competing Cub Scouts, all first-place winners in their Packs, in either the Speed or Show categories, competed in their respective Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, or Arrow of Light Dens.

Throughout the day, in typical Patriot District tradition, Cub Scouts displayed parent-proud good sportsmanship. Joining the competitors were several hundred accompanying parents, siblings, and friends who arrived in waves to share in the fun throughout the day.

Returning again this year, Pete Griffiths, Pack 1101, provided leadership as the Patriot District Pinewood Derby Chairman. This was Pete’s sixth year running the District competition, and he not only led the preparations for the race, including managing registration and finances, but he also served as Race Director and track/

timing engineer. Everyone enjoyed watching the racing instant replay via on loaner projectors and the racers took their turns starting each Speed heat with the newly-built starting plunger.

Also returning this year as Masters of Ceremony were Andy Chaves (Pack 1101 Cubmaster) and Joe Margraf (Troop 1346 Scoutmaster), who and provided Cubs and parents alike their non-stop, always-stay-on-your-toes narration. Several unusual characters showed up again this year (all of which looking remarkably like Mr. Margraf), including “Lost Tiger Shark,” Mr. Scruffy-Long-Beard-Scout-Wannabe, The Monk, “Miss-placed”-Brownie-Scout, Scout-Spiderman, and many others.

For the speed competition, each car category raced once in each of three lanes and the lowest average times were used to determine first, second, and third place winners for each of the five Dens. As is the case each year, times were amazingly close! Racers in the Webelos Den witnessed one outcome that was separated by only four ten-thousandths of a second (that’s 0.0004)!

The following table lists the overall trophy results. An entire view of all results including speed statistics can be found here: NCACBSA.org/PDPWD.

Spring is finally upon us, along with spring and the warm weather comes a slew of quality programs from the Old Dominion District. Last month Old Dominion District leaders came together for the first ever official, Unit Key 3 Dinner. Sponsored by Trail’s End Popcorn and held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Annandale ward. The event was aimed at gathering all the unit key 3 members under one roof and discuss the direction of the district moving forward. It was well attended and lead to some great discussion. Championed by the District Committee, it was a great example of how we can work together to make things happen.

Soon thereafter Old Dominion leaders and Scouts came together for our Spring Camporee at Camp Snyder. Despite the wind chill, the troops stuck it out, even helping to set up campsites for the upcoming summer programs. Coming up are some great opportunities to get engaged in Old Dominion’s programs.

Spring Programs

Touch a Truck Scout Strong 5K

2016 Patriot District Pinewood Derby: Another Great Day of Scout Fun

On May 14th Old Dominion will be holding its annual Touch-a-Truck community event at Mason District Park in Annandale, VA.

Free to all the event will be full of community vendors and activities for the family. Come out, be a part of the action and bring some friends along while you’re at it.

Held at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, the event takes place on June 4th. The event is fun, competitive, and family oriented. Be sure to register before May 1st for the early bid special.

Register at: NCACBSA.org/ODD5k

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“STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! *Slappity, slap, slap, slap* ROAAAAR!!” - The Bear Claw Staff cheer echoed off the walls of the Troop room shortly after 8 AM, Saturday, March 19th, clearly demonstrating t h e e n e r g i z i n g “enthusiasm” of the Scouts serving as staff on Bear Claw 08-16 (even though they’d been at the site since 6 AM getting ready for the big day).

Bear Claw 08-16, was led by seventeen Scouts, ages 14-18, from 4 Troops and 2 Crews across Aquia District, who served as the awesome Bear Claw Staff. Senior Patrol Leader (SPL),

Devlin Buszta (Crew 907) and his able Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPLs), Chris Craig (ASPL Instructors, Troop 1410) and Michael Emch (ASPL Troop Guides, Troop 1410), prepared and rehearsed the Staff during four intensive Staff Development (SD) sessions spread over three months. Bear Claw 08-16 Scoutmaster (SM) Sean Meiers and his assembled team of adult Staff, representing Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturing and Sea Scouts, provided faithful mentoring and logistics support behind the scenes. Ken Buszta served faithfully as our Bear Claw District Representative and chief mentor for our Scoutmaster.

Thirty-two Boy Scouts and Venturers from eight Troops and two Crews attended the 8th consecutive Aquia District Scout Leadership Conference called “Bear Claw” - a leadership conference for Scouts, led by Scouts. Bear Claw started in Long Island, NY. “Buzzmania,” as it was originally known, was adult-taught, until everyone realized that Boy-led worked better! (The Patrol Method wins!). It became Bear Claw in the 1970s and was picked up by Troop 26 when Mr. Dick Haas (aka, “The Ancient One” or TAO) and his wife moved to Stafford.

The day culminated in a fun-filled campfire incorporating songs and skits from all patrols and the staff. Another advantage of Bear Claw is meeting and getting to know Scouts from other units. Patrols, filled with Scouts who had started the day not knowing each other had, by the end of the day, become good Scouting friends. At the closing ceremony, the Staff presented each Scout a graduation certificate, a leadership pledge card and a set of Bear Claw beads on a knotted leather string (courtesy of TAO) to wear proudly on his or her uniform.

The leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have graciously provided the Scouts a facility for conducting Bear Claw and all Staff Development sessions for the last eight years. We are humbly grateful for their support of this program.

On Saturday March 5, 2016, Cub Scouts from the Bull Run District continued a more than 60 year-old Scouting tradition by holding a pinewood derby. More than 120 cars from 24 Packs raced down two tracks at the Manassas Mall. Cub Scouts competed in three classes – the Derby Cup which was open to the top five qualifiers from each Pack; the Open Division was open to all Cub Scouts and their families; and the Outlaw Class in which there are few rules.

The race festivities began at 11am. Famed Race Announcer Bill Denham emceed the event and with the assistance of Scouts, led the crowd in singing Scout songs and cheers. When the first race kicked off at around 11:20am, the crowd was revved up for the action.

As the Packs were battling it out for the Derby Cup, the Outlaw and Open racers were dueling it out on their own track. There were some mighty fast cars burning up that track throughout the event. As the races came to a close, Jacob Montgomery from Pack 108 won the last heat of the event to a cheering crowd. When the brake dust settled, the race team from Pack 1833 in Haymarket, Virginia, Christopher Johnson, Owen Pottenburgh, Ethan Keplinger, Ryan Gorsuch and Buzz Parker claimed the Derby Cup and the right to be called the Fastest Pack for 2016 with a blazing combined average speed of 156.88 MPH. Congratulations to Pack 1833 for a job well done.

Individual racers were also recognized for their achievements during the race. Trophies were awarded to the Top 3 racers overall in the Derby

Cup as well as in the Open and Outlaw Classes. In addition trophies were also awarded to the top finishers in each rank.

We would like to thank the Manassas Mall and their staff for the generosity in allowing the District to hold this annual event at their fine facility. We would also like to thank the adult and Boy Scout volunteers who worked both behind the scenes and at the event. Remember without “U”, there is no Cub Scouts. Lastly we would like to thank our Packs and their Scouts for continuing this wonderful tradition.

Aquia District

Bull Run District

Aquia District Bear Claw Leadership Conference

The 2016 Bull Run District Pinewood Derby – A Roaring Success!

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Aquia A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Jennifer Bell (c) (571) 247-7946 [email protected] Commissioner - John Patrick (c) 540-809-8337 [email protected] Director - James Larounis (c) 215-983-5732 [email protected]

Bull Run A Silver Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Charlie Fromm (h) 571-229-9569 [email protected] - Matthew Messenger (w) 703-365-9051 [email protected] Executive - Drew Petty (c) 817-726-0506 [email protected]

Mattaponi A Bronze Level DistrictDistrict Chair - VACANT

Commissioner - Fred Beckers [email protected] Executive - Clarisa Figueroa (c) 787-246-4254 [email protected]

Occoquan A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - David Byrne (c) 571-722-6444 [email protected] - Mark Chipman (c) 571-659-0362 [email protected] Director - Ben Hazekamp (c) 608-751-9840 [email protected]

Piedmont A Gold Level DistrictDistrict Chair - Dave Blanchard [email protected] - Nelson Brittle [email protected] Executive - Marvin Mills (c) 434-284-3513 [email protected]

AVP Robert Kahn [email protected]

ACC Drew Mrenna [email protected]

Field Director Phillip Duggins (w) 301-214-9115 (c) 540-220-9904 [email protected]

Vito SabiaScout HistorianTroop 1369

Troop 1369, chartered by VFW Post 7916, Occoquan, has been learning about service, particularly service to the Nation. Many of the Troop’s Scouters have served or are serving in the military and a representative from each of the services talked to the Troop about their branch and their service as part of the preparation for the Troop’s “Military Campout”.

On March 11th through 13th, our Troop camped in the woods at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek in the Tidewater Area of Virginia. While we busied ourselves with setting up tents and cooking for ourselves like on other camping trips, this campout was special. We participated in a series of orientation visits to nearby military bases.

We started our day Saturday morning with a hearty meal from the galley at Naval Station Norfolk before heading out to board and tour the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the oldest of the US Navy’s aircraft carriers. We learned how the planes land and take off, toured

the hanger and other places like the Bridge and ship’s store. After posing for pictures and asking lots of questions, our Troop boarded a bus and toured the base. The day’s events were capped off at our campsite with a survival fire making competition, an open campfire, and a flag retirement ceremony.

On Sunday, we went to tour one of the Navy’s LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushion) Units. Assault Craft Unit Number 4 or ACU-4 is located at the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia. The Commanding Officer of the unit and a few of his Sailors explained the unique role and mission of the LCAC and then gave us a hands-on tour of one of the craft. We learned that the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) is a high-speed, over-the-beach fully amphibious landing craft, capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. The LCAC payload capability and speed combine to significantly increase the ability of the Marine Ground Element to reach the shore quickly. Air cushion technology allows this vehicle to reach more than 70 percent of the world’s coastline, while only about 15 percent of that coastline is accessible by conventional landing craft.

In all, the Scouts of Troop 1369 gained a greater appreciation for the sacrifices associated with a life of service while exploring some of the coolest Navy and Marine Corps equipment!

Mattaponi held a successful Spring Camporee 2016. This took place at Caroline County Fairgrounds from March 18th-20th. Our Spy Game theme engaged the Scouts in making and breaking codes, create their own communication system, imagery analysis, etc. We had 233

Scouts attend and 94 leaders that played a part in this event. Although the weather was not in our favor, the fun made up for it. Prizes were

given for recognition to all participants of the games stations.

We even had 2 agents that where in disguise to ensure all rules were being follow, but most of all, that the FUN never left the camp. Aside from the games, the true moments that makes it truly memorable was the bonding at camp fire, the skits we all love and even soccer in the rain.

This year Spring Camporee was such a great and unforgettable experience that the youth still talk about to this day, and only look forward to the next one. Until then, we have Day Camp scheduled this summer, and many happy campers looking forward to it. Mattaponi checking out; until next time!

Piedmont Cub Scouts are gearing up for another year of Day Camp at Verdun Adventure Bound this year from June 13th- 17th. Scouts can expect to enjoy many different activities including Archery, BB’s, Crafts, and Fishing. Although the early bird deadline has already passed there is still time to register at GoToDayCamp.org.

Piedmont was able to put on a successful Merit Badge Midway in early April. Scouts had the opportunity to work on many different Merit Badges over an 8 hour period. The event had showing of more than 190 Scouters from across the National Capital Area Council as well as a few from bordering councils as well.

Lastly we are gearing up for the 2016 fall popcorn sale. For those of you who wish to sign up for this year’s sale, you can

do so and NCACBSA.org/popcorn. This past April round table we had the opportunity to recognize two of the top sellers in the district from the 2015 campaign. The 2nd place seller in the district was Michael Pearce of Pack 957 who earned a GoPro Camera for his efforts. The 1st place seller in the district was Dennis Minter from sold over $6,000 worth of popcorn. Dennis was awarded with a 2 person Kayak for his efforts in the 2015 sale.

Mattaponi District

Occoquan District

Piedmont District

Mattaponi held a successful Spring Camporee 2016

Troop 1369’s Military Campout

Piedmont 2016



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Marcus Norkaitis w h o r e c e n t l y earned his Eagle rank, (Tr. 7020) on St. Thomas has since received an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. With this scholarship worth $300,000.

Marcus will join Eagle Scout Harry Hoffman (Tr. 7227) at the CGA. Marcus’ sister Portia, (Cr. 7020) is now at the Naval Academy along with Eagle Alejandro Perez (Tr. 7227). Eagle Scout C.J. Edwards (Tr. 7227) graduates from the Airforce Academy at the end of May.

Around the Islands

Eagle Scout, Tony Araujo - Troop157 Manalapan, New Jersey, Mammoth Council snared The Big Catch at Camp Howard Wall. He caught this Blue Runner fish from the beach at the camp - 14” long and about six pounds. The fish was fileted, cooked and eaten for supper at camp by Tony and his family.

When the rest of the troop could not come, Scout Master Hank Araujo and wife Joann, Charter Rep, decided to make it a family vacation. They spent spring- break week at Camp Wall with sons Tony and Tommy and daughter Ally. Joann wrote that their “Outing was an adventure of a lifetime”. They enjoyed exploring and found Point Udall, the easternmost point of the U.S.A.

The final product! A monkey bridge at the Agricultural Fair near the University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix.

In February, Troop 73 from Holliston, M.A. and Troop 407 from Pleasant Mount P.A. visited St. Croix. Their trip was planned to coincide with St. Croix’s annual Agricultural and Food Fair. This was a return trip for Troop 407 who also came in 2015 for the fair. The visitors joined Scouts from St. Croix troops in various pioneering activities, including Dutch oven cooking. The Scouts practiced their lashing and erected a number of bamboo structures. This was a fun-filled and exciting day particularly for the Weblos and Cub Scouts attending.

Webelos Martin Fevrier (Pk. 7898) on the left with Adrien Ricketts (Tr.7898) sit back during an afternoon sail in the Christiansted harbor.


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May 2016 1 Mile Swim BSA- Mile Swim BSA Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 3 Scout classes at Microsoft Store - Tech Talk! Tuesday Shooting Sports Cmte Mtg 5 Scout classes at Microsoft Store - Tech Talk! Thursday HAC Mtg 6 Capital Comments 7 Passport DC - Embassy Tours- Various World Embassies 12 NESA DC Eagle Networking Lunch 14 Passport DC - Embassy Tours- Shortcut to Europe 18 Monthly Webmaster Webinar 19 Executive Board Mtg International Scouting Cmte Mtg 20 2016 NE-6A Conclave 21 Family Camping CWBS CS Range Master Trng Eagle Career Day 22 BSA & American Red Cross Lifeguard Trng- Prerequisites & Orientation 30 Memorial Day- MSSC CLOSED

June 2016 1 Mile Swim BSA 2 Scout Challenge Canoe Race in Fredericksburg, VA.- Practice Date Council Wide Key 3 Mtg HAC Mtg 3 Wood Badge Staff & Participant - Part 2 - Weekend 2 Capital Comments 4 ScoutStrong 5K Run/Walk Scout Council Day @ Morey’s Piers Scout Challenge Canoe Race in Fredericksburg, VA.- Race Date 7 Shooting Sports Cmte Mtg 9 NESA DC Eagle Networking Lunch 11 BSA & American Red Cross Lifeguard Trng Weekend 1 of 2 12 2016 Pre Camp Swim Classifi cation Tests 13 Piedmont District Day Camp (Verdun) NCAC Aquatics Cmte

15 Monthly Webmaster Webinar 18 BSA & American Red Cross Lifeguard Trng Weekend 2 of 2 Swimming and Water Rescue 19 NYLT - Summer Session 1 Scuba BSA 20 Western Shore District Day Camp (St. Mary’s Fairgounds) White Oak Day Camp (Our House) Seneca Day Camp (IWL-Damascus) Occoquan Day Camp (Leesylvania State Park) Goose Creek Day Camp (Loudoun County Fair Grounds) Goose Creek Twilight Day Camp (Loudoun County Fair Grounds) 25 Camp Bowman- Week 1 26 Camp Olmsted- Week 1 Camp PMI- Week 1 Camp Ross- Week 1 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 1 27 Mattaponi Day Camp (Izaak Walton League of America Fredericksburg/Rappahanock Chapter) PG/DC Day Camp (Mt Oak United Methodist Church) Chain Bridge Day Camp (McLean Virginia Stake Center of LDS) Western Shore Day Camp (Kings Landing) Old Dominion Day Camp (Occoquan Regional Park) Colonial Day Camp (Gunston Hall) Catoctin Mountain Day Camp (Frederick County Municipal Airport) Powhatan Day Camp (Algonkian Park) Camp Marriott- LDS Week 1

July 2016 1 Mile Swim BSA- Mile Swim BSA Capital Comments 2 Camp Bowman- Week 2 Camp Marriott- Week 2 3 Camp Olmsted- Week 2 Camp PMI- Week 2 Camp Ross- Week 2 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 2 4 Independence Day- MSSC CLOSED 5 Shooting Sports Cmte Mtg 7 HAC Mtg

8 CWBS CS Resident Camp- Week1 9 Camp Bowman - Week 3 Camp Marriott - Week 3 (2nd LDS Week) 10 NYLT - Summer Session 2 Camp Olmsted- Week 3 Camp PMI- Week 3 Camp Ross- Week 3 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 3 11 Zekiah Day Camp (Gilbert Run Park) Patriot Day Camp (Gesher Jewish Day School) CWBS CS Day Camp- Week 1 14 NESA DC Eagle Networking Lunch 15 CWBS CS Resident Camp - Week 2 16 Camp Bowman - Week 4 Camp Marriott- Week 4 17 Camp Olmsted- Week 4 Camp PMI- Week 4 Camp Ross- Week 4 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 4 18 CWBS CS STEM Day Camp- Week 1 20 Monthly Webmaster Webinar 21 International Scouting Cmte Annual Dinner 22 CWBS CS Resident Camp- Week 3 23 Camp Bowman- Week 5 Camp Marriott- Week 5 24 Camp Olmsted- Week 5 Camp PMI- Week 5 Camp Ross- Week 5 Camp Lenhok’sin- Week 5 25 Appalachian Trail Day Camp (Frederick 4-H Center) Potomac Day Camp (4th Presbyterian Church School) CWBS CS Day Camp- Week 2 29 CWBS CS Resident Camp- Week 4 30 Canoeing Merit Badge Counselor Trng Paddle Craft Safety (PCS) Camp Bowman- Week 6 Camp Marriott - S/P Week 31 NYLT - Summer Session 3 Scuba Certifi cation Orientation Camp Olmsted- Week 6 Camp PMI- Week 6 Camp Ross- Week 6

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

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