Gathering of Eagles

Unit Leaders,

NCAC has launched a "Gathering of Eagles" initiative that is aimed at Eagle Scouts in the NCAC region.  As reflected below, we have just sent an email to more than 700 Eagles in the Washington region.  We are especially anxious to engage Eagles who may not have been active in recent years.  Our first "Gathering" will be on October 28.  If any of you are Eagles and not yet signed up on our Eagle roster, please go to www.boyscouts-ncac.org/gatheringofeagles and register so that we can keep you aware of special Eagle activates.  You're welcome - actually encouraged! - to share this email with any Eagles that you know.  If you are an Eagle, I hope that you will RSVP as requested below and join us on October 28.

Chip

 

 

(Email originally sent 10-15-09) Fellow Eagle Scouts – Thank you for joining our roster of Eagle Scouts in the National Capital Area Council (NCAC) region! As noted in the postcard, in my conversation with you and/or in the introduction on the Gathering of Eagles form (www.boyscouts-ncac.org/gatheringofeagles), our aim is simple -- to share with you local and national 100th anniversary activities for the Boy Scouts of America, to encourage networking among Eagles, to re-engage those Eagles who may have stepped away from Scouting for a while, and to encourage continued support of Scouting. Our Steering Committee is up and running with a Program team chaired by Steven Swann, a Public Relations team chaired by Tim Bintrim, and a Fundraising team chaired by Bill Huddleston.  Several of you have already signed up for one of these teams.  If you have not and would like to, please let me know. We've launched the Gathering of Eagles webpage on the NCAC website:www.boyscouts-ncac.org/thegathering.  Check this page often to keep up-to-date about current Eagle and Council activities that might be of interest to you.  The first activity to consider is our inaugural event - 'The First Gathering' - on Wednesday, October 28 inWashington, D.C.  NCAC Scout Executive Al Lambert will be on hand to share with us some of the exciting Centennial activity details and I'll play host along with the Steering Committee. I encourage you to attend 'The Gathering' and take the opportunity to connect with as many of your brethren as possible.  We are a unique collective that has within its power the ability to have a tremendous impact on the Scouting in this region and on Scouting's future. Yours in Scouting, John Mason, VP for Strategic Resources National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America John.Mason35@cox.net

MERIT BADGE and JEWISH RELIGIOUS AWARDS FAIR

Unit Leaders,

Please see the attached file for information on the Merit Badge and Jewish Religious Awards Fair. It's open to all scouts and is being held in the Northern Virginia Jewish Community Center, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, 3 Jan 2010. Please contact Mr. Phil Sternberg for more information phil.sternberg@googlemail.com.

Chip

2009 Fall Camporee

Unit Leaders,

If you have not already done so, please consider registering your unit for the Fall Camporee. Full event details including registration forms are below and on the web at http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?orgkey=371&ActivityKey=605241

Chip

 

Fall Camporee

 

Fall Camporee 2009   

When:  October 16-18, 2009 

Where:  Flying Circus Aerodrome, Bealeton, Virginia  

Activities:  

At the Camporee, scouts and Webelos will have a chance to learn about many subjects related to flying. There will be separate programs for the Boy Scouts and the Webelos. The Boy Scout program will center on aviation themed merit badges. Scouts will be able to take the following merit badges; Aviation, Space Exploration, Astronomy, Radio, and Weather. Aviation is an all day merit badge. Scouts can sign up for Astronomy and Space Exploration, Radio, or Weather so they can earn two merit badges at the Camporee. The Webelos program will consist of flying remote controlled model airplanes, constructing and flying sophisticated paper airplanes, knot tying, and dodge ball.   

Registration:

Webelos Registration Form

Boy Scout/Venture/Varsity Registration Form

Pre-Registration Forms are due by September 15, 2009. The completed permission forms:

• Unit Flying Permit (one per unit)
• Scout Parent Release Form (one per Scout)

Either email the forms to philip.sternberg@verizon.net, or mail them to Patriot Fall 2009 Camporee, c/o Philip Sternberg, P.O. Box 4052, Alexandria VA 22303,  Contact Philip Sternberg with questions.

OA Member Registration:

OA Members attending the Camporee for Brotherhood conversion can use this document to register

Camporee Guide

 

Start Date/Time: 10/16/2009

End Date/Time: 10/18/2009

Online Registration Accepted Until: No registration date specified

Contact Email: depdir@ideapcs.org

Cost: $0.00

Activity Location: 5114 Ritchie Rd., Bealeton, VA US

Directions can be found at: Location Map

Patriot Press October 2009

 

 

To open the October 2009 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: Scout Awarded Medal of Merit Patriot District Fall Camporee Preview NCAC Centennial Celebrations Scouting for Food 2009 Final Notice: Good Turn For America Patch American Heritage Merit Badge Event Popcorn, Popcorn, Popcorn Webelos Nights at the Museum! Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skill (IOLS) Registration Open Scouting Salutes the Military Event Next Webelos to Scout Transition Session Troop 1865 Rides the Great C&O Canal in Four Days! Adult Leader Scouting Awards 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.

Cub Fun Day Leader Help Needed

Unit Leaders,

If you are free this Saturday, Council is asking for volunteers to help with the Cub Fun Day at Camp Snyder. If you can help, please email spelter@boyscouts-ncac.org or pjohnson@boyscouts-ncac.org

Chip

 

Cub Fun Day 2009

 When:                Saturday, September 26 10 AM-2 PM

Where:               Camp Snyder, Haymarket Virginia

What:                 A day of games, activities, archery, BBs and more! New Cub Scouts (Cub Scouts who have joined between May 1 and September 25) will be able to launch their very own rocket for free.*  Families will also get a sneak peek at the fun and adventure waiting for them next summer.

Who:                   Cub Scouts, their families, and their friends

How much:      FREE!!!! Lunch and rockets for returning Cub Scouts will be available for purchase. There will also be a "Trading Post" with toys, games, scout gear, patches etc. for sale.

Why:                   We know boys join Cub Scouts to have fun. Studies show that the sooner new Cub Scouts get a good outdoor program, the more likely he and his family are to stay involved. We also know that September is a hectic time for packs and leaders may not have time to plan a quality outdoor event. We hope that all packs take advantage of this opportunity to get their boys outdoors and enjoying what Scouting is all about!

Registration: Although this event is free, Registration is required. All that is necessary is a contact person and the number of youth and adults attending.

Questions? spelter@boyscouts-ncac.org or 301-214-9119

 

http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?orgkey=370&ActivityKey=644765

Patriot District Scouting for Food 2009

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food (SFF) is an annual occasion for a Scout to give service to others and to be aware of those around us who are in need. The National Capital Area Food Bank and many other food pantries and charitable kitchens make wise use of American's generous gifts to SFF. Through each Unit's work, and with high public interest and participation, SFF has grown to become one of the largest food drives in the Northern VA/DC/Maryland area. Here are the significant dates for SFF in the Patriot District:

Thursday, October 8th, 7:30 p.m — October Patriot District Roundtable Meeting: Bag Pick-up and Zone Assignment will be made. We will also conduct some informal training. All Units should have a Scouting for Food Coordinator attend the October Roundtable meeting.

Saturday, November 7: Bag Distribution: Distribute bags to homes in your zone. Flyers, Inserts will also be available to place inside your bags.

Saturday, November 14: Food Collection: Collect food in your zone and deliver to district collection point at Burke Centre Safeway. Other food banks or charitable kitchens are also permissible, but keep track of your bag numbers or weight.

Tuesday, November 17: Final Reports Due: Unit's finalize SFF data (participation; quantity of food; etc) and submit to the SFF District Coordinator

Feel free to contact Cynthia Yellen with any questions: phone (703) 425-6468 or (703) 731-3839 (cell); email cnymsw@cox.net.

Cyntia Yellen, Scouting For Food Coordinator

 

Scouting For Food and Good Turn for America

The Scouting for Food event is a great chance for every unit to submit at least one service project for the year to Good Turn for America. So as you're completing reporting on your Scouting for Food collection, don't forget to submit the result to the national GTFA database as well. Reporting your service projects makes your members eligible for the GTFA patch, and it also helps Scouting by documenting the service we've done in support of our community. 

We will hand out bags at roundtable on October  8th and each leader is urged to come and collect their rations of bags for their units for delivery in their designated areas. 

Scouting for food delivery of bags will begin November 7 and pick up of food will begin November 14 and food will be brought to the Safeway at Burke Center.

WE will begin collecting as early as 9 AM Saturday November 14^th with the help of the OA and scout helpers. Those wishing to earn community or service hours please check in with the OA.

 

Patriot District Newsletter

 

To open the September 2009 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 Fall Camporee Preview Rocket Derby Wrap-up Recharter Fee Increase Summer Camp Planning Patriot Chapter Fall Ordeal Next Webelos to Scout Transition Session Fall 2009 Cub Leader Training Scouting Salutes the Military Adult Leader Scouting Awards IOLS Registration Open Health and Safety Note 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.