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March 2012 In this issue: • Around the Council • Coming Events • Outdoor Adventure • Training • Jamboree • Alumni • Popcorn • In Other News... • Community Service National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America P: 301-214-9111 www.boyscouts-ncac.org 9190 Rockville Pike  Bethesda, MD 20814 Map Subscribe to Capital Comments!       Fellow Scouts & Scouters, Prepared. For Leadership. One of the qualities most strongly associated with Scouting is leadership. As Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the worldwide Scouting movement, said, “The more responsibility the Scoutmaster gives his patrol leaders, the more they will respond.” Youth that today are planning campfires and teaching merit badges tomorrow will be traveling to the stars and running countries, guided by the values of the Scout Oath and Law, and by the positive example set by their Scout leaders. Welcome New Board Members At the Council’s Annual Business Meeting in February, eligible voting members elected NCAC’s 2012 Executive Board, including eight new members: Council President Hugh Redd and executive board members O. Ray Bourland, Joseph J. “Jody” Calabrese III, Thomas Harvey, William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D., Eric W. Rasmussen, Nhan Thanh Vo, and Daniel A. Witt. Outgoing Council President Dan McCarthy was recognized for his long-time service to the Council and congratulated on his new role…as a Scouting professional! Dan has accepted the position of Director for the Summit Bechtel Reserve. He and his wife Carol, also a dedicated Scouter, will be missed. They will not be far away, though, and many of us will see them at the 2013 Jamboree. Hope to see you there too! Report to the Nation As I shared with you in last month’s issue, BSA gave its annual Report to the Nation during Scouting Anniversary Week. Nine Scouts representing every branch of our youth programs were in Washington, DC, to meet with some of the country’s top leaders, offering confirmation to them of the important role Scouting plays in developing our nation’s young people. National BSA has produced both a video and an infographic to highlight the achievements of our values-based program. Share it with others and let’s keep the fantastic momentum we have going and growing! Gathering of Eagles on the Hill This fall marks 100 years since the first Eagle Scout Award was earned by Arthur Eldred, whose son - Eagle Scout Willard "Bill" Eldred - marched with us in the BSA Grand Centennial Parade in 2010. During Scouting Anniversary Week a very special Gathering of Eagles on Capitol Hill brought together some of the nation's most influential leaders to honor the centennial anniversary. The event was hosted by U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, NCAC's 2012 Patriot “Good Scout” honoree. In May we will honor our local Eagle Scouts - and Quartermasters and Venturing Silver Awardees - at the Excellence in Youth Leadership Evening. I am pleased to announce that Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will be this year's class honoree; help us give the second century of Eagles a good start and sign up to be a mentor at the event! Congratulations! Last but not least, please join me in congratulating Mike Donaghue, director of Support Services. Mike has been selected to serve as the Scout Executive of the Revolutionary Trails Council in Utica, New York. Mike has been a valuable part of the NCAC team, and we wish him well in his new council! Yours in Scouting, Les Baron Scout Executive/CEO Around The Council Key Calendar Dates Amangamek-Wipit Lodge Fellowship - March 16-18 Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills (BCOLS) - March 17 International Scouting Day - March 17 7th Annual Orienteering Meet - March 24 2012 Energy “Good Scout Award” Luncheon - March 27 Council Court of Honor & Silver Beaver Banquet - March 29 Good Friday (Mariott Scout Service Center closed; Scout Shop open) - April 6 Cub Family Campout - April 13-15 Character Under Construction - April 17 Northeast Region Area 6 Venturing Phenomenon  - April 20-22 Patriot “Good Scout” Award Reception - April 25 Spring Endowment Celebration - April 28 Excellence in Youth Leadership Evening - May 16 OA Section Conclave - May 18-20 Goshen Bears Workend - May 18-20  Scouts In The News A Muslim Scouter reflects on Scouting’s interfaith strengths Eagle Scouts on the rise even as BSA enrollment continues to decline McLean Cub Scouts participate in annual Pinewood Derby A local Scout is featured in the March Boys' Life "Scouts In Action"! Eagle Scout helps City Cemetery with project Cub Scouts from Alexandria, VA visit Capitol Hill Have your Scouts been featured by local media? Let us know! New Unit Spotlight: Anchors Aweigh with Ship 100 - the First New Unit of 2012! The first new units of 2012 are registered, and it is very fitting that in the 100th anniversary year for Sea Scouting, the first new unit is Ship 100 (SSS Dominion), sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, VA. New Skipper Todd Skiles is very excited about the program because he has seen how much Sea Scouting can improve a young person’s chances of being accepted to the US Coast Guard Academy, especially if they have completed Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership (SEAL) training! Welcome to the NCAC family: Pack 117 - Swans Creek Elementary School, Dumfries, VA Troop 3711 - Monocacy Youth Charitable Organization, Monrovia, MD To find the nearest pack, troop, ship, crew or team to you, visit BeAScout.org. Congratulations to a Local Hero! John Hanson, current Assistant Vice President of the Montgomery Service Area will be awarded the Northeast Hero Award for his service to our Council at the Northeast Region Board Meeting on March 8.  John has tirelessly dedicated himself to serving the youth in Montgomery County and is a strong supporter of Goshen Scout Reservation.  We are very proud that one of our own is being recognized with this distinguished award! Spring Recruitment Resources Recruiting Tiger Cubs in spring can help a pack keep the energy going during summer and get a jump start on fall membership campaigns. National has posted a new webinar to help pack leaders plan their spring recruitment. The presentation stresses the importance of getting the right adults organized and involved as Tiger Cub leaders just as these new Cub Scouts are ready to join the program - remember that boys currently in Kindergarten are eligible to join Tiger Cubs at the end of the school year. To view the webinar click here. Montgomery County Scouting Districts Have New Websites The three new districts making up the Montgomery Service Area now have district websites online. There is still some construction going on, but the latest information can now be found at: Potomac District - boyscouts-ncac.org/potomac (formerly Central Montgomery) Seneca District - boyscouts-ncac.org/seneca (formerly Upper Montgomery) White Oak District - boyscouts-ncac.org/whiteoak (formerly Eastern Montgomery) Coming Events Amangamek-Wipit Lodge Fellowship – March 16-18  The Lodge’s 2012 Fellowship will be held at Camp William B. Snyder on the weekend of March 16-18, 2012. This is a time for Arrowmen to learn, to compete, to enjoy fellowship and for the youth to elect their new lodge leadership. The cost of the weekend will be $35.00, which includes one 60th Anniversary Fellowship patch. The theme of the weekend is Cowboy and Indian Games. For more information or to register click here. International Scouting Day – March 17 In preparation for Jamboree Denmark 2012, which will take place in Holstebro from July 21-29, 2012, the Embassy of Denmark in the United States is hosting an International Scouting Day on March 17. Boy Scouts and Scouters will learn more about Denmark, the upcoming jamboree, and international Scouting in general. The event will be capped off with remarks by a senior member of the diplomatic corps. Attendance at this event can also be used for partial completion of the International Activities Patch as well as satisfy some requirements for the International Scouter’s Award. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information or to register click here, and follow them on Facebook. Scout Orienteering Meet – March 24 Boy Scouts and Venturers are invited to the 7th Annual NCAC Scout Orienteering Meet, March 24, 8:30AM – 5PM at Prince William Forest. Scouts will challenge their compass and map making skills with orienteering courses at three difficulty levels, and in two age groups. Camping will be available within walking distance of the event on Friday night only. Camping is free, but limited to the first 125 Scouts and adults. All troops and crews must bring their own water. For more information click here. Interfaith Pinewood Derby – March 25 NCAC's Jewish Committee on Scouting and The All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Scouting Program are hosting an Interfaith Pinewood Derby on March 25 at the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy. Registration begins at 2:30PM, racing begins at 3PM. Pins and certificates will be awarded to all entrants, and trophies will be awarded to the top four finishers. This Pinewood Derby is open to Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos. Pre-registration is encouraged. Refreshments will be provided. Because of dietary regulations, we ask that food and drinks not be brought into the Melvin J. Berman Academy. For further information, click here. 2012 Energy “Good Scout Award” Luncheon - March 27 The 2012 Energy "Good Scout Award" will honor Representative Fred Upton, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. There will also be remarks from Daniel Yergin, Chairman, Cambridge Energy Research Associates and Pulitzer Prize Winning Author of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power.  . Both men have distinguished themselves not only for their contributions to national and global energy issues, but also for their commitment to civic endeavors. It is an honor for us to be part of the event and to celebrate these two individuals who exemplify the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law. Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Time: Reception 12:15 PM; Program & Lunch 12:45 PM Place: American Chemistry Council, 700 Second St. NE, Washington DC 20002 NCAC Annual Banquet and Court of Honor – March 29 Please join us for the NCAC Annual Banquet and Court of Honor. We will honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the 2012 J. Dan McCarthy Class of Silver Beavers, Journey to Excellence District and Service Area achievers, and other significant volunteer accomplishments from last year. This year's banquet is at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, March 29, 6-9PM. For a list of this year’s Silver Beaver recipients or to register click here. Reach for the Stars at Gathering of Eagles' Speakers Series - April 11 Mark your calendars! Dr. John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, astronaut, and Hubble Space Telescope Repairman will be featured on April 11 at 6 PM at the Cosmos Club. Additional details and online registration will be forthcoming. Don’t miss it! Read Grunsfeld’s NASA bio here. Venturing Phenomenon - April 20-22 The Venturing Phenomenon, co-hosted by the Area 6 Venturing Officers Association and NCAC’s Venturing Officers Association (VOA), is coming to Camp William B. Snyder, April 20-22. The event will debut a new program format by and for Venturers. For complete details about the event download the Venturing Phenomenon flyer (pdf). To register click here. Character Under Construction – April 17 Join us on April 17 at 5:30PM at the District Architecture Center to honor the 2012 Real Estate and Construction “Good Scouts” – Gerald R. Sigal, Owner & Founder of SIGAL Construction Corporation, and Robert K. Tanenbaum, Principal of Lerner Enterprises. For more information click here. Patriot “Good Scout Award” Reception – April 25 Join us as we honor our 2012 Patriot “Good Scout”: U.S. Congressman Scout Pete Sessions, a Distinguished Eagle Scout. The reception will be April 25 at 6PM at 101 Constitution NW, Washington, DC. For more information or to register click here. 2012 Spring Endowment Celebration – April 28 NCAC is hosting its annual Spring Endowment Celebration on Saturday, April 28 at Marriott Scout Service Center. Anyone who has donated previously to the Council’s Endowment Fund is welcomed to attend. This includes gifts through NCAC’s First Century Club - James E. West Fellowship, ‘Centennial Club’ James E. West Fellowship, Heritage Society, 1910 Society and/or Founders Circle - or its Second Century Club – James E. West Fellowship, Second Century Society and/or Presidents Leadership Council. We also welcome all those interested in Endowment gifting opportunities. Invitations will be mailed next week to current donors. For more information, please call 301-214-9118 or email Support...@Scouting.org. Excellence In Youth Leadership Evening – May 16 NCAC's Excellence in Youth Leadership Evening recognizes Eagle Scouts, Quartermaster and Venturing Silver Award recipients who earned their awards in 2011. Mentors from a variety of business, social and civic organizations will help them continue their personal and professional development journey by participating in its annual Excellence in Youth Leadership Evening. BIG NEWS: BSA Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca has agreed to be this year’s class honoree and keynote speaker for the event. This is truly an honor for our youth and our Council! The event is May 16, 6PM at the Hilton McLean Tyson’s Corner. To attend the dinner or be a mentor, click here. Order of the Arrow Section Conclave – May 18-20 The 2012 Section Conclave will be hosted by Nentico Lodge 12 at Camp Spencer, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Baltimore Area Council, BSA. The Section Conclave brings together the lodges in our Section - Northeast Region, Section 6A (NE-6A) - for brotherhood and fellowship. There will be gatherings and opportunities to help your lodge demonstrate its spirit for the Order and for Scouting. For new Arrowmen, this is a great opportunity to experience the excitement of being part of the Order of the Arrow. For more information or to register click here. BSA National Meeting - May 30-June 1 The 2012 National BSA Annual Meeting will be May 30–June 1 in Kissimmee, FL. The theme is “Continuing Our Journey.” The meeting is open to all Scouters.. There will be training opportunities, a 5K SCOUTstrong™ Fun Run/Walk, the National Council Recognition Dinner, and much more. For more information click here. SAVE THE DATE: 32nd Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic – June 25 Monday, June 25, 2012 New location: Manor Country Club, 14905 Carrolton Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 Format: Four-person full scramble, morning and afternoon shotgun starts Luxury vehicles or $100,000 cash prize for hole-in-one on every par 3! Hundreds of dollars worth of great giveaways! For more information click here. Outdoor Adventure Goshen Scout Reservation Goshen Bears Workend – May 18-20 The Goshen Bears is an association of dedicated Scouters that has served Goshen Scout Reservation by providing continuing and dedicated services for more than 25 years. Twice a year they hold a “workend” with a simple mission: paint, wire, roof, shingle, cut, store, repair and fix everything at camp. The next workend is May 18-20. For more information click here.   Taking Food Service to a New Level In a bold move that will significantly improve the quality of food served to campers, Goshen Scout Reservation will manage the food service operations using its own Scouting personnel this summer. Drac Peyton, who has served in many roles on camp staff for 38 consecutive years, will take over as Manager of Food Service Operations and is currently hiring managers and adjusting menus to be more "camper friendly". When not working at Goshen, Drac has been a cook in the Washington, DC schools and a chef for a private caterer. He will bring great leadership and a love for Goshen to this new role. Welcome Drac!   Camp Ross Available "Week 7" Due to overwhelming response for reservations at Webelos camps Ross and PMI a 7th week has been added at Camp Ross and is now available for reservation! Week 7 will be August 5-11. Space is limited so register today! For more information click here.   High Adventure At Lenhok’sin – July 22-28 Do you have a Scout who's begging for more high adventure in his summer diet? Can't attend summer camp or high adventure with your troop, team, crew or ship due to scheduling conflicts? Then Lenhok'sin High Adventure has a solution for you! Join us for a week-long backpacking experience through the wilderness of Goshen and its surrounding areas. Experience dramatic vistas, live with our varied wildlife, and become one with the wilderness in our council’s own backyard. The trip runs July 22-28. Expected cost is $400. This is excellent preparation for future high adventure trips and a limited number of individual slots are available, so register now! For more information click here. Camp William B. Snyder Cub Family Campouts Two weekends are available this spring for Cub Scouts family camping, April 13-15 and May 17-19. Cub Scouts are invited to attend with their family or as a pack. Activities will include BB & archery, handicrafts, nature, belt loops, outdoor skills and more! An optional meal plan is available. For more information click here.   Boy Scout Summer Camp   For the first time since its opening, Camp Snyder will hold a week of summer camp just for Boy Scouts the week of July 29 – August 3. The merit badges offered include: First AidSwimming Environmental Science Orienteering  …and many more!  There will also be a First Year Camper program for new Scouts working on Tenderfoot, Second and First Class ranks. Space is limited, so reserve your spot right away! For more information or to download the Leader’s Guide, click here.   Online Registration Now Available  Camp Snyder is filling up quickly for the summer of 2012. If your pack or troop is planning to come, register today! To see site availability and register for Camp Snyder click here.   Get the Latest Camp Snyder News Are you following us? Check out Camp Snyder on Facebook at facebook.com/CampWBSnyder. Looking for information on Camp Snyder summer programs? Go to www.GoToSnyder.org and click on Resources. Cub Scout Day Camp: High Seas Adventure! High seas adventure, treasure hunts, excitement and fun! Registration for 2012 Cub Scout Day Camp is now online. Register on or before 5PM on April 16 to receive a $20 discount for each Cub Scout camper! Looking for the day camp nearest you? Click here for all of this summer's schedules and locations. Click here to register. Camping Survey The NCAC Camping Committee is conducting a survey of how often our units go to summer camp (including day camp and high adventure), where they go, and what they look for in a summer camp experience.  This data will be used to help focus our efforts to support unit camping and summer camp programs.  To take part in this 13-question survey click here. Training Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills (BCOLS) – March 17  This course is offered to assist all leaders planning high adventure treks at backcountry venues not supported by BSA. Units planning to attend BSA High Adventure bases will also find this course useful since unit shakedowns don't usually take place at the base. This training is for leaders working with older youth regardless of program - Boy Scouts, Venturing or Exploring. Participants must have completed Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) and position-specific training for their program area prior to attending BCOLS, and must meet the physical requirements of the BSA Annual Health & Medical Record. Registration deadline is March 15. For more information or to register, click here. Wood Badge – May 4-6, June 1-3  Wood Badge is advanced leadership training for all Scouters. The course combines Scouting traditions with the management and leadership training necessary to become a successful leader both in and out of Scouting. For more information click here. Northeast Region NYLT Leadership Academy – July 15-21, July 22-28 The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Leadership Academy is the preeminent program for teaching youth how to teach leadership. It is designed for all youth who staff NYLT. There will be two courses held at Camp Snyder this summer, July 15-21 and July 22-28. For more information click here. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat  If your unit is planning any aquatic activities this summer, now is a good time to update your training. Safe Swim Defense is required for all aquatic activities and Safety Afloat is required for all boating. These trainings have to be renewed every two years so, if you did not take them last summer, be sure to do so now. For more information click here. Jamboree High Adventure Like You've Never Seen! There has never been a Jamboree like this. Ever. Whitewater, climbing, zip lines, and mountain biking, plus all, the things you've grown to love about the jamboree: patch trading, SCUBA, arena shows, Technology Quest, and much, much more. History created by you!  This will be the first jamboree at its new permanent home – The Summit, in beautiful West Virginia – and you'll be there for the grand opening, July 15 -24, 2013. NCAC is forming Jamboree Troops NOW, and we want you!  Seeking: Boy Scouts ages 12-18 (or age 11 and completed 6th grade), First Class and above  Venturers ages 14-21 (or completed 8th grade)  Adults to serve as unit leadership For information about cost, scholarships, eligibility requirements, or to apply click here. Alumni NESA Eagle Centennial Commemorative Publication The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is working on 100 Years of Eagle Scouts – Where Are They Now, a commemorative publication to celebrate the centennial of the Eagle Scout Award. They are looking for Eagle Scouts interested in sharing their story. If you are interested in participating or for more information click here. Join the National Scouting Alumni Association Stay up to speed on what's happening in Scouting no matter where you live and help youth experience the excitement, challenges, and adventure that Scouting has to offer. Plus, join today to receive the following extra benefits: Quarterly electronic newsletter Alumni Alive! 10 bugle calls to use as ring tones Access to the Alumni Scrapbook to post your Scouting stories Free one-year membership to the , National Scouting Museum Welcome packet containing an embossed affiliation card, lapel pin, luggage tag, and window cling One-time discount on a purchase from BSA Supply Group Go to www.BSAalumni.org for more information. Popcorn Congratulations to the 2011 Top Sellers!  The Top 10 Selling Units, Top 10 Selling Scouts, and winners of the Double Play contest from the fall 2011 popcorn sale have been announced: Top Selling Unit: Pack 118, Popcorn Kernel Lea TenBrink, sold $44,720. Great job Pack 118!  Top Selling Scout: Cub Scout Sam E. of Pack 759 sold $10,033. Sam was also the Top Repeat Seller in the Double Play contest, winning a new iPad. Nice work Sam!  Double Play Contest Winners: Cub Scout Jackson O. of Pack 476 sold $3,430 and won our Double Play drawing for a new iPad!  Congratulations to all the units and Scouts that had a great sale in 2011. Stay tuned for news about how we’re going to make 2012 even better! In Other News... Funding Eagle Scout Projects The new Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraising Application requires that all fundraising for Eagle Scout projects be pre-approved by NCAC. The completed forms can be emailed to  NCACEag...@Scouting.org or mailed/dropped off to Marriott Scout Service Center. This is in keeping with NCAC’s existing Unit Money Earning Application (UMEA) procedures. Sea Scout Centennial Patches To commemorate the Centennial of Sea Scouting the CVOA has designed a new CSP. They are now available at the front desk at Marriott Scout Service Center. To learn more visit the Sea Scout Centennial Facebook page. BSA Announces the Welding Merit Badge  The Welding merit badge is now, live! Requirements are posted here, and the pamphlet is now available in the Scout Shop!  If you plan to be one of the first Scouts to earn this exciting new badge, or are an adult interested in being a merit badge counselor, let us know on the NCAC Facebook page. Certificates of Insurance The new certificates of insurance are now available. If you need one please contact Annette Donfor at the Marriott Scout Service Center. Scout Shop: $5 Your Choice Get a pair of Scout Blu denim jeans or a Cub Scout jersey tee for only $5 each! This offer only lasts through March 8, so get to the Scout Shop today! Community Service Opportunities Volunteer at the Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon The SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon and CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon is rockin’ through your neighborhood March 14-17. Nearly 24,000 runners will race to the finish, but they won’t be the only ones out on the streets of Washington, DC. Rock 'n' Roll USA also features live bands playing every mile, hundreds of cheerleaders along the route, and a finish line headliner concert. It’s a 26.2 mile block party! Volunteering for the Race Crew means you will not only be supporting thousands of aspiring runners and walkers, but also the community of Washington DC. With almost 1,900 Race Crew volunteer positions available there is a spot for everyone, including teams, corporate groups, or just friends and family. Benefits of Volunteering: Official Race Crew T-shirt Race Crew Drawstring Backpack Support a great cause Fulfill community service hours Have a great time! For more information or to register click here.             © 2012 / www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org #8046 #48974 Issue Sponsor Historic Ships in Baltimore Historic Ships in Baltimore's Overnight Adventures offers groups a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of sailors and learn about life aboard historic Navy and Coast Guard vessels. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts (minimum age: 1st grade) can explore the USSConstellation, USS Torsk, or USCGC Taney. For more information, click here. Scout Night at Verizon Center Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday, March 3, 2012 Tip-Off at 7 PM It’s all about Scouts at this game! A troop has been selected to participate in the pre-game opening ceremony – on the court! A troop has been selected to hi-five all the players before the game! Random drawings during the evening will give each attendee the chance to win an autographed John Wall basketball or authentic Wizards team jersey! Every Scout attending can participate in the post-game free-throw on the court where the pros play! And, of course… Every Scout who attends will get a special Washington Wizards patch! Pick up location is in the concourse outside Section 112. For Post-game free throw, Scout should enter on the lower level through Sections 111-112. A few tickets may still be available! Call Wizards Scout Representative Jill Buxbaum at 202-292-1982 or email her at jbux...@monumentalsports.com.

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