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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Patriot Press December 2012

Patriot Press December 2012 [Printer Friendly View (may need to adjust left and right page margins to .5 or less for best printing)] To open the December 2012 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 2012 Last Chance Winter 2012 IOLS Training Commissioner Comments We Need You! Patriot District Events Are you “in the loop?” Round Table Events BSA Religious Knot New Troop Order of the Arrow Representative Program Eagle Scout Competition Merit Badge Fair Winter Camping Safety Patriot District Committee 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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GOING ON NOW: Scout Day at the Green Turtle Restaurant in Fairfax

Unit Leaders and Parents, I enjoyed a great lunch at the Green Turtle a few hours ago, it was nice to see several Scouters and their Families in attendance!! If you have not already made plans, I hope you will consider a meal at the Green Turtle in Fairfax today. 10% of your total check (including food and drink) will be donated to the Scouts, just tell the server you are with the Boy Scouts, no need to print the flyer. Yours in Scouting, Chip On November 12th (from 11am though closing) the Green Turtle Restaurant in Fairfax Virginia will be donating 10% of all food and drink sales to the Scouts! Please see the attached flyer or the event Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/128751423939620/ for all the details. You have to eat, right? So why not come out with your Scouting Friends and Family for a great meal and help support our local Scouting programs. Chip Black Patriot FOS Team

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DON’T FORGET: Scout Day at the Green Turtle Restaurant in Fairfax THIS MONDAY!!!

Unit Leaders, **I would like to request your assistance with wide distribution of this announcement** On November 12th (from 11am though closing) the Green Turtle Restaurant in Fairfax Virginia will be donating 10% of all food and drink sales to the Scouts! Please see the attached flyer or the event Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/128751423939620/ for all the details. You have to eat, right? So why not come out with your Scouting Friends and Family for a great meal and help support our local Scouting programs. Chip Black Patriot FOS Team

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Patriot Press November 2012

Patriot Press November 2012 [Printer Friendly View (may need to adjust left and right page margins to .5 or less for best printing)] To open the November 2012 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 Camporee Pictures Commissioner Comments Patriot District Events Scouting for Food COPE is Back at Snyder Round Table Events Venture Crews! Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Eagle Scout Competition Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit Nominations Your Last Chance To Sell Popcorn Advancement corner Merit Badge Fair Fundraising Opportunity Scott Teare Geology Merit Badge Opportunity Patriot District Committee 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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