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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2010 Pinewood Derby Webpage

Cub Leaders, The website for the 2010 Patriot Pinewood Derby has been posted: http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=17160&orgkey=371 Like last year, all registration and information about this event has been posted to this webpage.  YIS Chip

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Febraury NCAC Centennial Bulletin

Unit Leaders, Attached is the most recent NCAC  Centennial Bulletin. It contains all latest information on NCAC and National activities for Scouting's Centennial. YIS Chip

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BSA Grand Centennial Parade Registration Information

Unit Leaders, I just noticed that registration information for the NCAC Centennial Parade down D.C.'s Constitution Avenue has been posted on the Council Website: http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=24607&orgkey=2010 All registration for this event is being handled online and is open to NCAC and non-NCAC Units.  YIS  Chip    Grand Centennial Parade July 25, 2010 �Scouting in Action � A Century of Values� Constitution Avenue (7th to 17th St NW), Washington, DC Everyone loves a parade! Councils across the land: Come on down in July 2010 and join with the National Capital Area Council to be part of the Grand Centennial Parade of the Boy Scouts of America. The Parade is being co-sponsored by the National Council and the National Capital Area Council. Many councils and NCAC units have already expressed great interest. We are now able to share greater details with you as we move forward with the planning � so here is the latest update:  When: July 25, 2010, 1:00 pm step-off. Most marching elements will begin assembling by 11:00 am. Participants will need to plan to be in DC around 10:00 am for staging. Last elements will disperse by 5:00 pm. Where: Constitution Avenue in the heart of our Nation�s Capital, from 7th Street NW to 17th Street NW,  past many prominent and historic monuments and the White House.  This is the first BSA parade to be held on Constitution Avenue since the 1937 National Jamboree. Themes:  Scouting in Action: Five floats depicting BSA  core principles of Leadership, Achievement, Service, Character and Outdoors. A Century of Values: Ten historic divisions, each representing a decade, followed by the Eagle Scout division. Features: 6,000 Scouts representing every BSA council. Could be Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venturers, or a composite unit, your choice!  Bring your council colors! 9,000 local area Scouts marching or reviewing the parade 1-2 bands or drum and bugle corps in each division. Many are, or originated from, Boy Scout units and are nationally renowned. If your council has a marching musical unit, let us know.  Helium balloons...floats�antique cars Highlights of historical Scouting events within each decade National Jamboree troops who are not officially representing their council in the parade will have the honor to serve as �Reviewing Units� at designated positions along the parade route. General Information: For council units, limited camping is available at Camp William B. Snyder located in Haymarket, VA (1 hour away). Before and after the parade, enjoy �Centennial Scouting on the Mall,� featuring Adventure Base 100. We will offer daytime Scouting activities like geocaching and historic hikes that will run continuously from July 23 through August 8.  Select an Option for Further Information: NCAC Units Units from other BSA Councils

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University of Scouting

University of Scouting

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL

 

Saturday, February 20, 2010; 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA

 

 

Six 50-miunute classes in almost everything you ever wanted to know about Scouting and adventure.  Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the University provides interesting courses in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Adventure (Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Varsity Scouting), and general Electives.

 

Leader Training Offered:

 

·         Venturing Leader Specific Training (VLST)

·         Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training (VCLST)

·         Sea Scout Leader Specialized Training (SSLST)

·         Venturing Leadership Skills Course (VLSC) – one for adults and one for youth

·         Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

 

Schedule:

 

• 7:30 am - 8:15 am   Check-in/Registration

                                               (all participants pick up their personal class schedule)

• 8:30 am - 9:00 am  Opening Ceremony
• 9:10 am - 4:00 pm  University Courses (lunch period scheduled)

• 4:10 pm - 5:00pm   Closing Ceremony

 

Registration Fee:   $30.00 ($20.00 for pre-registration by February 16, 2010)

 

Registration online, course catalog, more information:

 

            http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org > Training > University of Scouting

 

 

See you at University of Scouting!

Life to Eagle Seminar Date Changed to Saturday 27 February 2010

Unit Leaders, The Life-to-Eagle Seminar scheduled for this Saturday will be changed to 27 February 2010, same time, same place.This is due to the snow situation in our area. Please contact robertstine2@verizon.net if you have questions. Chip     Life to Eagle Seminar The next Life to Eagle Seminar is Saturday, February 27 from 1-3 pm. The site is VFW Post 8469, 5703 Vogue Road, Fairfax Station (near the historic St Mary's Catholic Church off Ox Road). Eagle projects, applications, and boards of review will be covered. All Eagle candidates, parents, and unit leaders are welcome. Contact Bob Stine at 703-978-1371 if you have questions. Start Date/Time: 2/27/2010 1:00:00 PM End Date/Time: 2/27/2010 3:00:00 PM Online Registration Accepted Until: No registration date specified Contact Email: joe@garappolo.com Cost: $0.00 Activity Location: 5703 Vogue Road, Fairfax Station, VA US Directions can be found at: Location Map

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