Welcome to National Capital Area Council's new website

District, Welcome to National Capital Area Council's new website – www.NCACBSA.org! Because of your interest or membership in Scouting, an account has been made for you at the new website using the email address PatriotBSAwebmaster.emailpost@blogger.com and a temporary password. USER ID: PatriotBSAwebmaster.emailpost@blogger.com PASSWORD: ncacbsa82 No other personal information was uploaded, so please sign in, create a new secure password, fill in as much of your Scouting history as you want, and start exploring the site. We have had some reports of users having difficulty loging in; if the information above does not work, please request a new password. To be sure you receive future email updates – and the Capital Comments e-newsletter – add webmaster@ncacbsa.org to your contacts or safe sender list. Site Features The new site is built around groups; each group represents a specific district, council committee, or Scouting interest. By joining a group you can receive updates about group news and events, as well as access to any "members only" resources. To get started, sign in and go to the "Find A Group" page. If you cannot find the groups you are looking for, let us know. More new features will be added over the next few months, but right now you can start exploring: Blogs where district and council leaders can share news and program updates Forums let members can post questions and discuss with other leaders Member profiles are your space to share your Scouting background and connect with other leaders Council Calendar lists upcoming events and key dates (be sure to join your district's group to get the latest district events too!) NCAC's new online store has the most popular custom Council patches and more! Check out the site and let us know what you think – or what features you would like to see added – in the Idea Box. If you have problems with the site report it here; if you have any other questions or cannot find the information you need, contact us! Yours in Scouting, The NCAC Web Team BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA National Capital Area Council Marriott Scout Service Center 9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 O 301-530-9360 | F 240-395-0610 E webmaster@ncacbsa.org W www.NCACBSA.org Follow us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NCACBSA This message was sent to PatriotBSAwebmaster.emailpost@blogger.com because of your relationship with National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. To adjust what kind of emails you receive, please login to your account. If you wish to stop receiving all email from us, you can remove yourself by visiting: http://ncacbsa.site-ym.com/members/EmailOptPreferences.aspx?id=20274925&e=PatriotBSAwebmaster.emailpost@blogger.com&h=62225b2972698fdab3d072077181aa6f19cf5cd9.

Free Pizza Party for Your Unit!

A note from Steve Smith, Chair of our District Golf Tournament:   The 4th annual Patriot District Golf Tournament is coming up in September and we are trying to get as many golfers as possible.  The Troop, Pack or Crew that brings the most golfers to the tournament will get a free Pizza Party!  The district committee will bring the pizza to a meeting for your unit.  The tournament is Monday September 9th at General’s ridge Golf Course in Manassas Park.  The cost is $100 per player.  Please see the attached flyer or on the Patriot District Website http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/event/988943 There are many ways to get the word out. 1)     Get the word out through your troop, tell the scouts!  Pizza will bring them in! 2)     Have your committee donate a foursome to the Chartering Organization.  What a great way to say thank you to them for all they have done. 3)     Ask your parents to get the word out through their friends or at work. We hope of you will get the word out and make the 4th Annual Patriot District Golf Tournament our best event yet!   Steve Smith Patriot District Golf Committee

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Patriot Press June 2013

Patriot Press June 2013 This newsletter has been read 2 times [Printer Friendly View (may need to adjust left and right page margins to .5 or less for best printing)] To open the June 2013 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: 15th Annual Patriot District Recognition Event From the District Chairman From the District Commissioner Key District Contacts Patriot District Events Truck Transportation and Traffic Safety Merit Badge Evening Community Emergency Response Team Program (CERT) Membership Corner National Youth Leadership Training Round Table Events Patriot District Fall Camporee Washington Nationals Scout Days Health and Safety Corner 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.

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May 2013 Patriot Press

Patriot District Spring Camporee Pictures From the District Chairman From the District Commissioner ROUNDTABLE IS TUESDAY, MAY 14 Patriot District Events Patriot Order of the Arrow Order of the Arrow Unit of Excellence Award Advancement and Awards Corner Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award CPR/First Aid/AED Training Prepare for Join Scouting Night 2013 National Youth Leadership Training Membership Corner 15th Annual Recognition Event Round Table Events Sustainability Merit Badge Scouting Around the World Washington Nationals Scout Days Where to Go Camping Guide Overnight Camporee for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

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Patriot Press April 2013

Patriot Press April 2013 [Printer Friendly View (may need to adjust left and right page margins to .5 or less for best printing)] To open the April 2013 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: Life Scout Chris Mayhew receives The Medal of Merit Patriot District Spring Camporee Patriot District Silver Beavers From the District Chairman Patriot District Events Cooking Merit Badge Redesign Patriot District Recognition Awards Patriot Order of the Arrow CPR/First Aid/AED Training National Youth Leadership Training Round Table Events Duty to God Advancement and Awards Corner Truck Transportation and Traffic Safety Merit Badge Evening Fundraiser at Joe’s Crab Shack Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills 15th Annual Recognition Event 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.

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2nd Annual Joe's Crab Shack Friends of Scouting Fundraiser, Sunday, April 7th

A reminder from Steve Smith, Patriot District Finance Vice Chair: Joe’s Crab Shack is once again very generously hosting a fundraiser on Sunday 7 April from 12 noon to 6pm.   All you need to do is gather your family, friends and the rest of the families from your unit and come to Joe’s in Fair Lakes.  Once there eat, drink and be merry! Joe’s will donate up to 20% of the money made during the time listed above to the Patriot District!  All you need to do is remember to bring the flyer (attached).  Be sure and give these flyers to everyone you know and invite them to come to Joe’s. Last year we raised over $1,200, I am sure we can surpass that total this year! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!  I look forward to seeing all of you at Joe’s on the 7th of April! Steve Smith smithfamilyzoo@cox.net PS Don’t forget to eat desert!

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Patriot Press March 2013

Patriot Press March 2013 [Printer Friendly View (may need to adjust left and right page margins to .5 or less for best printing)] To open the March 2013 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: Patriot District Pinewood Derby Results Patriot District Spring Camporee From the District Chairman and Commissioner Patriot District Events Patriot District Recognition Awards OA Patriot Chapter News OA Elections Scouting for the Environment National Youth Leadership Training Advancement and Awards Corner Round Table Events Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout Leaders and Parents (BALOO) Truck Transportation and Traffic Safety Merit Badge Evening Fundraiser at Joe’s Crab Shack Cub Scout Day Camps Jewish and Muslim PINEWOOD DERBY Online Event Worksheet 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.

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Patriot Press February 2013

Patriot Press February 2013 [Printer Friendly View (may need to adjust left and right page margins to .5 or less for best printing)] To open the February 2013 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: Patriot District Popcorn Winners Patriot District Camporee Cub Scout Day Camps From the Commissioner Patriot District Events Nominations Requested for Patriot District Recognition Awards OA Elections University of Scouting Advancement and Awards Corner Round Table Events Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (BSLST) Fundraiser at Joe’s Crab Shack From Scouting Around the World Lightning Safety Wood Badge Pinewood Derby 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.

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Announcement from National Council Regarding Membership Policy

The National Council has released the below message concerning planned decision-making regarding sexual orientation membership criteria.  This is being sent out via our Patriot District email system to broaden its distribution.   Boy Scouts to Continue Review of Membership Policy, Take Action at May Meeting The Boy Scouts of America’s executive board has directed committees to continue an exhaustive review of the BSA’s policy barring gays and lesbians from the program. The approximately 1,400 voting members of the national council will take action on the resolution at the national meeting in May 2013 in Grapevine, Texas.   Please read the full text of the BSA’s release: For 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a part of the fabric of this nation, providing it’s youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.   In the past two weeks, Scouting has received an outpouring of feedback from the American public. It reinforces how deeply people care about Scouting and how passionate they are about the organization.   After careful consideration and extensive dialogue within the Scouting family, along with comments from those outside the organization, the volunteer officers of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Board concluded that due to the complexity of this issue, the organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy. To that end, the executive board directed its committees to further engage representatives of Scouting’s membership and listen to their perspectives and concerns.  This will assist the officers’ work on a resolution on membership standards. The approximately 1,400 voting members of the national council will take action on the resolution at the national meeting in May 2013. To send your feedback to National, visit www.Scouting.org/ContactUs Yis, Doug Hess Vice Chair, Communications Patriot District

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Patriot Press January 2013

Patriot Press January 2013 [Printer Friendly View (may need to adjust left and right page margins to .5 or less for best printing)]   To open the January 2013 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: From the District Chairman Important Note for Cub Scout Packs Patriot District Events Are you “in the loop?” Round Table Events Life to Eagle Seminar Family Friends of Scouting Advancement and Awards International Spirit Award Messengers of Peace 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.

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