Boy Scout Advancement Changes

Scouters, On 1 January 2010 the BSA is changing and adding some requirements for Boy Scout rank advancement.  I've attached a summary of those changes and some amplification to help answer questions being received at the NCAC.  This is also posted on the NCAC website at http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=17098&orgkey=1988 .   After reading this, if you have additional questions, please contact me at alandeter@cox.net or 703-455-3367. Yours in Scouting….Alan Deter, Patriot District Advancement Chair

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Patriot Press November 2009

To open the November 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: Scouting for Food 2009 Rechartering News Centennial Camporee Slots Still Available OA Unit Elections and Arrow of Light Events Next Webelos to Scout Transition Session Final Notice: Good Turn For America Patch Merit Badge Dean Corner Adult Leader Scouting Awards 2009-2010 Pow Wow 2009 Scouting Salutes the Military 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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Will Scouting work for boys who are in court committed situations?

The question is like a situation they might give me in my National BSA training. How do we preserve our Scouting identity, while remaining flexible enough to reach boys who have never had a chance to do Boy Scouts?

We are in the midst of a great experiment. There is a Boys Probation House on Shirley Gate Road. The adult leadership there is interested in starting a Boy Scout Troop in order to give the youth there an opportunity to do a program that will connect them with positive role models.

The man who volunteered to be the Scoutmaster, Lt. Cmdr. Michael Files, asked the adults at the probation house what they would consider success. The Program Coordinator there said one word: “Trust.”

He wants the boys to be able to trust.

Is that success for Scouting? Or does Scouting demand more than just trust from its youth? The Scout Law demands the youth be “trustworthy.” What does this mean for court committed boys?

My guess is that ole Baden Powell would say Scouting works for any boy. I think you have to hope so…

If you have a heart--and the patience for boys like these--please let me know. We are currently looking for merit badge counselors who are willing to give a couple Sunday afternoons a year to the boys at the Probation House.

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

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