Patriot Press December 2010

To open the December 2010 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please email PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com . In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: Scouting for Food Summary District Chairman and Commissioner Minutes Rechartering Reminder Friends of Scouting Fall Camporee Summary Goshen Staff Hiring Volunteering Reminder Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit Nominations Upcoming Events Spring Camporee Planning Adult Training National Youth Leadership Training Roundtable Information Venturing Lock-In Summary High Adventure Information IOLS Information Tour Permit Procedures Rechartering Youth Protection Training Reminder Health And Safety Information Giving Thanks Internet Advancement Record Submission Information Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in. Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com. Click Here to see the calendar of events.

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Patriot Press November 2010 (updated)

Everyone, It turns out that two articles were missed in the publication of November's Patriot Press.  Attached is an updated copy, and linked copy has been updated as well. We apologize for the mistake.  The two items that were missing covered: A Camporee Summary Boy Scout Roundtable Information Below this is an updated copy of the newsletter article.  To open the November 2010 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please email PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com. In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: Rechartering Youth Protection Training Reminder Centennial Quality Unit Forms District Chairman and Commissioner Minutes Upcoming Events Scouting for Food Youth Leadership Training Event Roundtable Information Venturing Lock-In Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit Nominations< Patriot District Scouter Resume Internet Advancement Record Submission Information Tour Permit Procedures Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in. Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com. Click Here to see the calendar of events. YiS, Bryan Deter, Patriot District Webmaster

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Patriot Press November 2010

To open the November 2010 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please emailPatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com . In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: Rechartering Youth Protection Training Reminder Centennial Quality Unit Forms District Chairman and Commissioner Minutes Upcoming Events Scouting for Food Youth Leadership Training Event Roundtable Information Venturing Lock-In Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit Nominations< Patriot District Scouter Resume Internet Advancement Record Submission Information Tour Permit Procedures Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in. Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com. Click Here to see the calendar of events.

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Patriot District - Rechartering and Recharter Training

Patriot District Scouters:

Unit Recharter packets were distributed at the October Roundtable and the following letter was attached to each one. Just in case you haven't seen it, I'm copying it for you here. Take note of the dates for Recharter Training and Recharter turn-in.

Tony Ryan
Patriot District Commissioner

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Patriot District Scouters:
The time has arrived for all Scout units in Patriot District to recharter. Our recharter window opens starting on November 1. That means that starting Nov 1, units may log on to the recharter website. All units must submit their recharter on line and turn in their completed recharter packets in November or December or their charters will expire on January 1, 2010.

Turn-in opportunities are:
• Nov 23, 7:30 PM, St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 9203 Braddock Road
• December 4, 9:00 to 1200 noon, the LDS Chapel, 4911 Ox Road (where we meet for roundtable)
For questions about rechartering call me or Assistant District Commissioner Tom Pierpoiont, 703-451-8858, tpierpoint@pepco.com

Training:
To assist units in navigating this process, Patriot District is offering two training opportunities. We hope units that have new recharter coordinators or are just rusty on the process will send a representative to one of these sessions:
• Thursday, November 4 – 7:30 PM at the LDS Chapel, 4911 Ox Road (where we meet for roundtable)
• Sunday, November 14 – 4:00 PM at Blue and Gray VFW Post, 5703 Vogue Road, Fairfax Station. This is right outside the rear exit to the Fairfax Station Square Shopping Center off Ox Road. You can park near Gold's Gym and just walk out the rear exit and around the corner.
Both training sessions will include a 40 minute presentation followed by open discussion which will last until you are comfortable. Questions? Please call me or Assistant District Commissioner Paul Hoffman, 703-250-2043, pwhpeva@gmail.com

Tony Ryan, Patriot District Commissioner, 703-817-9618, sryan5@cox.net

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October 2010 Patriot Press

To open the October 2010 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please email PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com. In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: Ordeal Information OA Assistance Information for Camporee Area Leadership Development Conference on Sat, Nov. 6 Brotherhood Ceremony on Nov. 13 after Scouting for Food Rechartering Information District Chairman and Commissioner Minutes Volunteering Upcoming Events Youth Leadership Training Event Youth Protection Training Hike-O-Ree Information Venturing Lock-In Scouting for Food Drop Off and Collection on Nov. 6th and 13th Camporee IOLS Training Fall Camporee Information Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit Nominations Patriot District Scouter Resume Helmet Safety Reminder Internet Advancement Record Submission Information Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in. Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com. Click Here to see the calendar of events.

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October 2010 Patriot Press

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In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find:

• Ordeal Information
• OA Assistance Information for Camporee
• Area Leadership Development Conference on Sat, Nov. 6
• Brotherhood Ceremony on Nov. 13 after Scouting for Food
• Rechartering Information
• District Chairman and Commissioner Minutes
• Volunteering
• Upcoming Events
• Youth Leadership Training Event
• Youth Protection Training
• Hike-O-Ree Information
• Venturing Lock-In
• Scouting for Food Drop Off and Collection on Nov. 6th and 13th
• Camporee IOLS Training
• Fall Camporee Information
• Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit Nominations
• Patriot District Scouter Resume
• Helmet Safety Reminder
• Internet Advancement Record Submission Information

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Haunted House Volunteers Needed

Everyone,

We need both youth and adult volunteers for the Haunted House at the Camporee.

Please check with your troops for volunteers.

There is a brochure with more information on the Patriot District Website.

Thanks,
Bryan Deter
Patriot District Webmaster

Patriot Press September 2010

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In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find:

• Patriot Camporee
• District Chairman and Commissioner Minutes
• Summer Camp Photos
• Calendar of Patriot District
• Fall Ordeal
• Troop OA Representatives Needed
• Roundtable
• Volunteering
• Scouting for Food
• Training Information
• Adult Leader Scouting Award Information
• Health and Safety Corner
• Friends of Scouting Golf Tournament Summary
  

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FOS Golf Event Registration EXTENDED to August 22nd

Scouters,  As you know, on August 30th at General’s Ridge Golf Course we are planning a very exciting, first annual, Friends of Scouting Community Golf event. Del. David Bulova will be serving as Chairman. If you or your friends want to register, we have good news - because of the interest this event generated at Roundtable, we wanted to give folks a extra few days to register. For this reason, the registration deadline has been EXTENDED to 5pm August 22nd (payment is not needed till the event date). Even if you don't have a complete foursome, we can match you with others.    So that I can expedite your registration, please email me directly at chippsu@gmail.com   Please see our website for complete information www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org/PatriotGolfTournament I hope to see you all at this great event!!  YIS Chip

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REMINDER: FOS Golf Event Registration at Roundtable TONIGHT

Scouters,  As you know, on August 30th at General’s Ridge Golf Course we are planning a very exciting, first annual, Friends of Scouting Community Golf event to honor Del. David Bulova. If you or your friends want to register, we have good news. At the next District Roundtable on August 12th we will have a table set-up to take your registration commitments (payment is not needed till the event date). In order for us to provide the course an accurate count of attendance, this will be the last date that we can accept registrations. So come and put in your name, even if you don't have a complete foursome, we can match you with others.    If you want to register now, please see our website for complete information www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org/PatriotGolfTournament or see the attached flyer. I hope to see you all at this great event!!  YIS Chip

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REMINDER: FOS Golf Event Registration at Roundtable 8/8/2010

Scouters,  As you know, on August 30th at General’s Ridge Golf Course we are planning a very exciting, first annual, Friends of Scouting Community Golf event to honor Del. David Bulova. If you or your friends want to register, we have good news. At the next District Roundtable on August 8th we will have a table set-up to take your registration commitments (payment is not needed till the event date). In order for us to provide the course an accurate count of attendance, this will be the last date that we can accept registrations. So come and put in your name, even if you don't have a complete foursome, we can match you with others.  If you want to register now, please see our website for complete information www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org/PatriotGolfTournament or see the attached flyer. I hope to see you all at this great event!!  YIS Chip

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August 2010 Patriot Press

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In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find:

• Patriot District Cub Scout Day Camp
• Photos from Scout Centennial Parade and Jamboree
• District Chairman and Commissioner Minutes
• Join Scouting night
• Important Youth Protection Updates
• OA Picnic and Brotherhood Conversion
• Calendar of Patriot District
• Eagle Career
• Updated NCAC Eagle Scout Procedures
• Roundtable
• Cub Scout Day Camp
• Fall 2010
• Volunteering
• Hartwood Days Youth and Community
• ELKS Camp Barrett Scout Camporee with USNA College
• US Naval Academy Scout Day
• Friends of Scouting Golf
• Updating unit information for BeAScout.org

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FOS Golf Event Registration at Roundtable 8/8/2010

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Scouters,  As you know, on August 30th at General’s Ridge Golf Course we are planning a very exciting, first annual, Friends of Scouting Community Golf event to honor Del. David Bulova. If you or your friends want to register, we have good news. At the next District Roundtable on August 8th we will have a table set-up to take your registration commitments (payment is not needed till the event date). In order for us to provide the course an accurate count of attendance, this will be the last date that we can accept registrations. So come and put in your name, even if you don't have a complete foursome, we can match you with others.  If you want to register now, please see our website for complete information www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org/PatriotGolfTournament I hope to see you all at this great event!!  YIS Chip

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Response Requested: Have You Promoted the District Community Golf Tournament in YOUR UNIT?

Patriot District Unit Leaders,   As you know, the District is planning a special Friends of Scouting Community Golf Tournament to be held at General’s Ridge Golf Course on August 30, 2010 (see the attached flyer for more information or go to the event website www.boyscouts-ncac.org/PatriotGolfTournament).   Several weeks ago I asked for your help in informing your Community, Friends, other Unit Leaders, and Unit Parents about the event. Could you send me a quick email saying the following: How you have promoted the event What additional resources you need to promote this event further If I don’t hear from your Unit in a week or so, please expect a call from me. With your continued support we can make this event a great success and provide critical financial resources to support Scouting in our area. I greatly appreciate your assistance!   YIS   Chip Black Patriot District Finance Committee Ph. 703-477-6380

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Youth Protection Training Now Mandatory for All Scouters

From the Patriot District Commissioner:

There is a new BSA policy on Youth Protection Training. Please linked document carefully and pass on to your units. This was a surprise to volunteers and professional staff alike. Bottom line – new adult applicants will have to complete YPT and submit the certificate with their application. Scouters cannot reregister if YPT is not current.

The Council has posted an FAQ as well.

Tony Ryan

Patriot District Commissioner

703-817-9618

Patriot Press May 2010 Edition

The May Patriot Press is now posted on the District webpage.  Here is a direct link:

https://doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=17107&orgkey=371

Doug Hess

12th Annual Patriot District Awards Dinner - Tuesday, May 25th

Unit Leaders, Please see the attached document for information on the 12th Annual Patriot District Awards Dinner. We would like to see you all at this special annual event! Please have your registration to Patrick Ring at the address noted on the form by May 19th. Thanks! Chip

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Inaugural Community Friends of Scouting Golf Outing

Unit Leaders, I request your assistance in distributing the following information as widely as possible. Please share with your Unit Parents and use the attached flyer to post in community centers, place of worship, and other gathering areas. On August 30, 2010 the Patriot District will host an Inaugural Community Friends of Scouting Golf Outing. The event will be hosted by the Honorable David Bulova, Virginia Delegate for the 37th District. For full event information, please visit our website at www.boyscouts-ncac.org/PatriotGolfTournament where you can register your 4 person team. This event is open to the entire community, not just Scouters, so dust off those clubs and gather your friends and neighbors for a day of fun on the course to benefit your local scouting programs. V/r Chip Black, Community FOS Team   Inaugural Community Fundraiser Golf Outing 4 Person Scramble The Honorable David Bulova, Honorary Event Chairman Join us for a Community Golf Event hosted by our Honorary Chairman David Bulova, Virginia Delegate for the 37th District. This year’s event will be held Monday, August 30th at the well-manicured General’s Ridge Golf Course in Manassas Park, VA. Registration begins at 8 AM, with tee-off at 9 AM. The cost for this event is only $125. This price includes entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch, and various prizes. General’s RidgeGolf Course 9701 Manassas Drive Manassas Park, VA 20111 www.generalsridge.com/ Cost: $125 per player Registration: 8:00 AM Meet with David Bulova: 8:15 AM Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM Enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of golf (including cart), lunch, door prizes All for just $125 per player and part of your fee is tax deductible! Longest drive contests Closest to the pin challenge First and Second Place Foursome Prizes and raffles  Email: Patriot_FOS_Golf@googlegroups.com Phone: (301) 633-5456 REGISTRATION: click the "Register" Button below to register yourself and the rest of your 4-person team below. Download the event flyer here  Start Date/Time: 8/30/2010 8:00:00 AM End Date/Time: 8/30/2010 Online Registration Accepted Until: 8/20/2010 To register: click here Contact Email: Patriot_FOS_Golf@googlegroups.com Cost: $125.00 Activity Location: 9701 Manassas Drive, Manassas Park, VA 20111 US Directions can be found at: Location Map

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Annual Patriot District Awards Dinner

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Hi all, Please share this email with all the parents and leaders in your Unit. The Annual Patriot District Awards Dinner will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 9203 Braddock Rd, Burke, VA 22015. The event will start at 6:30pm with a meet and greet with appetizers followed by dinner, deserts, award presentations. The menu for this event is below. Please RSVP using the attached form and sending all registrations to Mr. Patrick Ring (10633 John Ayres Dr. Fairfax, VA, 22032). To ensure we have an accurate count for the dinner, please RSVP by May 19, 2010. Chip Appetizers Fruit assortment Crackers Cheese Chocolate dipped fruit Main dishes Garden Salad Herb Crusted Sliced Flank Steak with Cherry Tomatoes Lemon Oregano Baked Tilapia Herb Roasted Potatoes Zucchini Asparagus and Carrot Medley in Tarragon Olive Oil Fresh Country Bread and Butter Desserts A delicious assortment of fresh baked desserts Cake Assorted hot and cold drinks

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Patriot Press April 2010

To open the April 2010 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please email PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com . In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: March Roundtable Awards and Introducing Gary Carroll OA Chapter Competition Results Aviation Day Update Annual Recognition Dinner District Committee Members and Commissioners Needed Community GOLF FOS Event - SAVE THE DATE!!! Merit Badge Dean Corner Cub Summer Day Camp NYLT Update Roundtable Info FOS Update Summer Camp Planning Adult Leader Scouting Awards 2009-2010 Troop 1865 Wilderness Survival Event Health and Safety District Chairman, Commissioner, and Executive Minute Calendar of Patriot District Events Annual Recognition Dinner Registration And much more!!! Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in.   Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your  news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com  or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com Click Here to see the calendar of events.

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Mandatory Direct Leader Training

Patriot District Unit Leaders: The National Capital Area Council has been selected to participate in the Mandatory Direct Leader Training program of the Boy Scouts of America. This program is very important to our units because it means that in order to re-charter for 2011, each "direct leader" must complete a list of "mandatory" training. So who is a "direct leader" and what are the "mandatory" training requirements. Glad you asked. The answer is included below: This Link has a chart with the titles for direct leaders and their mandatory training requirements. If you are a direct leader, you must complete the mandatory training requirements. To report completion of the mandatory training requirements use the form included in the  attachment to this message. Patriot District direct leaders must complete this form as soon as possible, and return it to Philip Sternberg phil.sternber@gmail.com. Phil will coordinate updating the BSA ScoutNet through NCAC. Thanks for your support. If you have any questions, contact Philip Sternberg, preferably by email, or by phone, 703-960-0205.

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Patriot Press March 2010 with Link

Unit Leaders, Please forgive the second email, but the link to the Pariot Press was not included in the original email. Find it corrected with this emial.   To open the March 2010 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please email PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com . In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: OA Spring Activities 2010 District Pinewood Derby Recap Annual Recognition Dinner District Committee Members and Commissioners Needed Merit Badge Dean Corner NYLT Update BALOO Date Roundtable Info Cub Summer Day Camp Planning FOS Update Adult Leader Scouting Awards 2009-2010 Health and Safety District Chairman, Commissioner, and Executive Minute Calendar of Patriot District Events And much more!!! Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in.   Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your  news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com  or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com Click Here to see the calendar of events.

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Patriot Press March 2010

To open the March 2010 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please email PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com . In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: OA Spring Activities 2010 District Pinewood Derby Recap Annual Recognition Dinner District Committee Members and Commissioners Needed Merit Badge Dean Corner NYLT Update BALOO Date Roundtable Info Cub Summer Day Camp Planning FOS Update Adult Leader Scouting Awards 2009-2010 Health and Safety District Chairman, Commissioner, and Executive Minute Calendar of Patriot District Events And much more!!! Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in.   Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your  news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com  or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com Click Here to see the calendar of events.

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Roundtable Presentation on Bullying

At the next roundtable there will be a presentation on bullying.  During the February Roundtable, when the presentation was first presented, it was decided that this was an important enough topic to be given again with plenty of advance notice.  So I invite all of you to come to the Patriot District roundtable on March the 11th and listen to this very important topic.  To answer the question "Why talk about Bullying?"….here are some thoughts…   •An alarming percentage of young people encounter bullying at one time or another during their school years. Estimates range from 10 percent who report being victims of severe acts to 75 percent who have reported at least one incident of bullying during the past year. The fact that bullying is so common does not change the fact that it can cause serious harm. •Loss of self-esteem and self-confidence can result from being the victim of bullying. In addition, the National Education Association estimates that 160,000 students are absent from school every day simply to avoid being bullied. Low grades, depression, and withdrawal from social situations are other potential results of being victimized. •During the past decade, school shootings, suicides, and other acts of extreme violence by individuals who endured years of bullying have highlighted the fact that bullying is not a harmless and inevitable part of the experience of growing up. •The values of Scouting make it clear that bullying cannot be tolerated, and we in Scouting have a unique opportunity to teach respect and acceptance of others and to create an environment that is safe and healthy for learning. In keeping with the Scout motto, we have a commitment to assist young people to Be Prepared to handle the difficult situations they are likely to face.   If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.   Thanks Steve smithfamilyzoo@cox.net

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Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills Sessions

Unit Leaders, Please see the attachment for information on the Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills Session to be held on two separate dates in March. Registration information is here http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/view_homepage.asp?orgkey=1934  YIS Chip

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APPLY TO BE A HOST ON THE BOY'S LIFE TV SHOW

APPLY TO BE A HOST ON THE BOY'S LIFE "SCOUTING FOR ADVENTURE" TV SHOW - Deadline is 3/1/2010 As filming for the third season of the Boys' Life television show, "Scouting for Adventure," gets underway, a unique opportunity is available for local Scouts. The show is looking for 4 to 8 Scouts to serve as "hosts" for the upcoming season. The boys will travel with the film crews to each adventure and interact with the troops and crews already on scene. It's a big commitment. The chosen Scouts must be prepared to devote themselves to this project. They will need to dedicate their spring break and the entire summer to travel with the show, as well as at least two additional weekends during that time. Although the travel is not scheduled to be continuous - meaning the Scouts will rarely be gone as much as a week at a time - things can change depending on camp, base and activity schedules. Candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 18. Eagle Scouts are preferred. To apply, each candidate must submit an application at http://www.boyslife.org/sfacandidates which includes: 1. A brief bio written by the Scout. 2. A 2 to 4-minute video in which the Scout is on camera and a) tells us his best Scouting story and b) "covers" one of his unit's meetings, activities or outings as a reporter on scene would. Deadline is quickly approaching: March 1, 2010.

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Energetic Scouting

Go to any Cub Scout meeting and you can see first hand the standard for energetic Scouting. It is set by the youngsters as they run around crazily, cheering at the top of their lungs, doing their best and giving their all at each Scouting activity. I've seen some great leaders, but none of them have the energy of the Cubs. Everything is new to the Cubs. Scouting is exciting. Scouting is fun.

The energy of the Scouts is the main reason why folks want to be Scout leaders. As my 1932 version of the Scoutmaster handbook says in the section labeled "Why Scoutmasters Need Scouting":

"Leadership of Scouts brings many 'by-products' to the Scoutmaster: 1. His own youth is renewed thru his association with youth--the real fountain of youth sought by Ponce de Leon..."

You need to be a part of Scouting at the unit level to "recharge your batteries," as our District Commissioner Tony Ryan is fond of saying.

Similarly, one's career as a professional Scouter needs renewal from time to time. Any time you do something for a long time, you begin to think you've seen it all. You stop looking at Scouting through those young eyes. Your energy wanes.

This is a long way of saying that this is the last blog post I will be doing for the Patriot District. I've been selected to move into the Development Department of the Council to be a full time fundraiser for the Scouts.

The change comes at a cost, of course. In my more than two years in Patriot, I have developed relationships with unit leaders, youth, and volunteers at all levels who I will be sorry to leave. This hit home with me this last weekend as I attended a handful of Blue & Golds to Courts of Honor. It's nice to feel like I'm known and appreciated, which is how I feel in Patriot District.

But it's time to learn new skills, have new responsibilities. It will be a good move for me if I ever want to be a Scout Executive one day. And I must admit it's kind of exciting to be doing something different.

My replacement is a great one. A seasoned professional Scouter, Gary Carroll, from Montgomery County will come down to Patriot. Besides liking him personally, I admire the work that he's done for Scouting in Montgomery County. He's a dynamic guy and he's passionate about Scouting. And I'm sure coming to a new district--and such a good one--will energize him too.

Please feel free to keep in touch with me--especially if you're one of the handful of leaders who actually reads this blog. My email address won't change--I'll just have to be in Bethesda a little more.

YIS,

Peter Johnson

February 2010 Patriot Press

To open the February 2010 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please email PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com . In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: 2010 District Pinewood Derby District Committee Positions Open Aviation Day Update Jewish Committee on Scouting Pinewood Derby Merit Badge Dean Corner NYLT Update OA Chapter Update University of Scouting Roundtable Info Cub Summer Day Camp Planning FOS Update Adult Leader Scouting Awards 2009-2010 Health and Safety District Chairman, Commissioner, and Executive Minute Troop 1865 and the Terra Cotta Calendar of Patriot District Events And much more!!! Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in.   Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your  news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com  or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com  Click Here to see the calendar of events.

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