the scouter digest - winter 2016

Meet NCACs New Websitepage 5

Order of the Arrows Centennial Year in Reviewpage 16

Local Scouts Earn Heroism Awardspage 22

INSIDE

www.NCACBSA.org

Winter EditionFebruary 2016 - April 2016

SCOUTING FOR FOOD COLLECTS OVER ONE MILLION POUNDS!

every event includes a special patch!

Washington WizardsSaturday, February 28, 2015 at 7 p.m.

vs. Detroit Pistons

Monster JamSaturday, January 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Verizon Center

Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. Verizon Center

For more information, Contact Jill Buxbaum | Call 202.292.1982 E-mail [email protected]

Special group pricing available!

Boy Scouts Mark Your Calendars

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusMarch 19-22, 2015 Verizon Center

April 8-12, 2015 Patriot Center April 16-19, 2015 Patriot Center

Harlem Globetrotters March 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. Patriot Center March 14, 2015 at 1p.m. Verizon Center

March 14, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Patriot Center

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Prepared. For Adventure.

Fellow Scouts and Scouters,

In 2015 we challenged our members with one simple question:

What is the value of service?

The answer came back in many ways. Based on a national statistic, the 463,761 hours of service our Scouts performed in their neighborhoods had a dollar value of $11.5 million a return of 680% on every dollar donated to Friends of Scouting! The Order of the Arrow answered with their centennial, a celebration of 100 years of Cheerful Service. And for the 47 Scouts and leaders who were recognized for performing heroic and meritorious actions, it is the gratitude of the people they went above and beyond to help, sometimes at risk to their own safety.

Beyond that, though, the value of service is measured in the lives we reach with the support of people like you in our communities. In 2015 we served 47,951 young men and women. Through your commitment, those young people developed skills, built friendships, made memories, and learned valuable life lessons that will help them Be Prepared! Prepared for success in school, to nd their rst job, to be leaders in their

community. In short, because of you they are learning to be Prepared. For Life. Thank you for all you do for young people in our community. We look forward to working with you in 2016 as we are Prepared. For Leadership.

Yours in Scouting,

Robert D. Wood, Council President Garry Lewis, Council Commissioner Les Baron, Scout Executive/CEO

The following letter was published in our Councils 2015 Annual Report, to see the annual report online, please go to NCACBSA.org/2015AnnualReport

Robert D. Wood, Council President Garry Lewis, Council Commissioner Les Baron, Scout Executive/CEO

46 New Scout Rank Requirements10 2015s Good Scout Honorees12 Travel Through Time at Camp Snyder16 The Many Adventures of Venture Crew 191920 Reasons You Should Attend University of Scouting 26 New Eagle Scouts37 Local Boy Scout saves life of choking baby39 From Mt. Baldy to Eagle44 Lone Scout in Switzerland

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The Scouter Digest Vol 55 Issue 1Order of the Arrow induction ceremony

Each spring and fall, most of the OA chapters (one per NCAC district) hold Ordeal induction weekends, where Scouts participate in various activities to further their understanding of what it means to be a Scout.

For more about the Order of the Arrow, please read the story on Page 18.

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Local Scouts collected more than one million pounds of food for local food banks in our annual Scouting for Food service project! Thanks to our co-sponsors for making this possible: Safeway, WTOP, WUSA9, and Capital Area Food Bank.Photo By: Aaron Chusid

ClosingsMarriott Scout Service CenterFebruary 15 Presidents Day

Index 5 Around the Council 7 Popcorn 10 Development 11 Endowment 12 Camp William B. Snyder 13 Goshen Scout Reservation 14 High Adventure 15 Exploring 16 Venturing 17 Sea Scouting 20 Training 21 STEM 23 Advancement & Recognition 26 Eagle Scout Awards 30 Commissioners Corner 31 Council Map 32 District News & Views 46 Council Calendar

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The Silver Beaver award is the highest honor that a local council can bestow upon a volunteer! Every year nominations are submitted for those volunteers that exemplify service within our local council but also in the community and youth outside of Scouting. Nominations are received all year long at the Marriott Service Center until the end of November. If you have questions or comments please contact Council Silver Beaver Committee Chair Aasgeir Gangsaas at [email protected] or Professional Staff Advisor Sue Hart at [email protected].

This year our class honoree is our past NCAC Council President Hugh Redd. It is a privilege to announce the 2016 Class of Silver Beavers:

Join NESA-DC for the NOESA Honors Dinner on March 31. The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) recognizes adult Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their chosen profession at the local, state, or regional level; unlike the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, which is a national award, the NOESA recognizes Eagle Scouts whose efforts have been made closer to home. To learn more about the award and the Honors Dinner, please go to www.NCACBSA.org/NOESA.

This years class has been named in honor of Distinguished Eagle Scout John Graham, president and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives. It is a privilege to announce the 2016 NOESA Class:

Around the Council

2016 NCAC Court of Honor NOESA Honors Dinner March 31

One of the most frequent topics in the semiannual Voice of the Scout feedback survey is suggestions on how to improve our Councils website. Well, weve been listening and are proud to present the new and improved NCAC website! Check it out at www.NCACBSA.org.

The site was built on WordPress by web design firm Ad Savant based on work they had previously done for another large council. For event registration it uses Black Pug, a system built by Scouters based on their

experiences to meet the specific needs of the Scouting program. Both platforms are very flexible, so as we find new ways to improve they can be built into the site.

Please explore the new site, test out the features, and let us know what you think at [email protected]. And to stay current on all the latest Scouting news, dont forget to follow us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/NCACBSA) and subscribe to our e-newsletter Capital Comments at www.NCACBSA.org/Subscribe.

NCAC Has a New Website!

Melanie Anthony

Davis Astle

Peter Bielak

Kristin Chioma

Anthony Crenshaw

Jonathan Etherton

W. Scott Gray IV

Peter Lagerberg

Steven McDanal

J. Michael McKinney

Janet Ramos

William Shakelton

Margaret Smith

Joseph Swartz

Edward Weeks

Randy Wilson

Robert D. Wood

Randolph Young

Specialty Weeks at Camp MarriottGoshen Scout Reservation is offering four exciting

programs during Camp Marriotts Specialty Week. Instead of the regular merit badge program, participants select one of four themed programs and engage in activities and earn merit badges and awards based around that theme. Specialty Week is traditionally largely attended by provisional Scouts (Scouts attending without their unit), but is also open to units. Please visit www.CampMarriott.org for more details!

Beach Yacht: If you love aquatics, this is the program for you! Spend a whole week on or in the water! Between our 450-acre Lake Merriweather, the nearby Maury River, and the Class I and II rapids of the James River, theres a lot of water to be had!

Field & Stream: This program is being offered to those Scouts and Venturers who love fishing and shooting. Featuring a combination of Venturing Ranger Award requirements, Boy Scout Merit Badges, NRA certifications, adventures, competitions, and just plain fun, this week promises to be an exciting one.

The Marriott Project: Experience STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) in the great outdoors!

Trail to Eagle: Trail to Eagle offers older Scouts the opportunity to enjoy a week of fun, advancement, and growth towards becoming an Eagle Scout. We emphasize quality programming to help participants truly become Eagle Scouts.

Specialty Week in 2016 runs July 31 to August 6. Each of the camps costs $400; Scouts paid in full by April 15 get a $40 discount and a free Goshen hat! The program is open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Varsity Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Explorers who will be 13 or older by September 2016. For questions or to reserve your spot please go to www.GoToGoshen.org today!

Be an Adult Volunteer!

Were looking for volunteers to help by being adult leadership for our provisional Troops and/or by teaching Merit Badges they have expertise in! If youre interested, send us an email at [email protected].

Monsignor John Brady

Bobby R. Burchfield

Cory Cozzens

Paul DAndrea

J. Spencer Dickerson, Jr.

James R. Doty

Steven R. Englund

Merritt Green

Gurvais C. Grigg

Jack Figel

Edward G. Koch

David Link

Michael G. Long

Chauvon L. McFadden

Peter Pantuso

6The Scouter DigestNew Boy Scout Rank Requirements

Over the past few years BSA has made changes to the Venturing and Cub Scout programs; in 2016 updates to the Boy Scout program are being implemented.

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHANGES?

The Scout joining badge is now the Scout rank.

Duty to God is a requirement at each rank from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout.

The number of service hours for Tenderfoot through First Class has increased, and three of the service hours for Life must be conservation-related.

The number of campouts required for Second Class and First Class has increased.

A physical activity requirement has been added for Second Class and First Class.

Scouts joining on or after January 1, 2016 must use the new requirements. Those who joined earlier may use the older

requirements for the Scout badge but must convert to the new requirements beyond that. Likewise, Scouts who joined before January 1 may complete First Class or the rank they are currently working on using the old require-ments, but must switch to the new ones afterwards. In 2017 all Scouts will be required to use the new require-ments for all ranks.

A new Boy Scout Handbook is available to help Scouts with the new requirements, but inserts are also available if

you wish to continue using your old book.

To stay up to date on all the changes, and find helpful resources, BSA has created the Program Updates webpage (www.Scouting.org/ProgramUpdates). If you would like more information about advancement and recognition in our Council, please contact Alan Deter, Chairman of the Council Advancement and Recognition Committee at [email protected]. Please include your district and unit information.

Camp Cards help older Scouts pay their way to camp and high adventure treks. Each card sells for just $5 and your unit earns 50% commission on every card sold. The 2016 sale has already begun but if your Scouts would like to be part of it to pay for their own adventures please check out the 2016 Camp Card Sign Up Form (www.NCACBSA.org/CampCardForm).

The new cards are even better than before in addition to the regular coupons and savings, the 2016 Camp Cards give access to a database of online coupons and deals at thousands of stores nationwide! This part of the card is powered by Entertainment. To ensure your unit gets into the program, email your completed form to [email protected].

Pay for High Adventure with Camp Cards


www.NCACBSA.org/Popcorn

Popcorn

NCACs Popcorn sale had an excellent year in 2015. Popcorn sales are an opportunity for your unit to earn money and make an impact on units activities as well as support our councils camps and programs. Popcorn is also a key factor in NCACs financial success, contributing more than 15% of the annual budget. Units in NCAC who participated in our proven fund raising program this year averaged a $354 dollar increase in sales. Over the past four years, unit sales averages continue to increase over $300 each year. This confirms there is a strong demand for the popcorn products and people who want to support our Scouting programs at both the unit and council levels.

A key item which assists in unit success and profitability has been our Popcorn Room inventory, where Unit Kernels can buy extra product as needed throughout the sale and better control their on-hand inventories. For the past two years the October and November orders have offered units an option of purchasing cases or containers. This flexibility has led to a significant reduction in product returns, decreasing by 49.2% this year!

These improved systems and policies have helped to manage the ease and profitability of selling popcorn. This along with the local support of our knowledgeable District Kernels helps make your fund raising experience smooth, fun and profitable.

Popcorn continues to make a difference at many levels of Scouting. At the youth level, 118 Scouts earned a free week of camp at one of our NCAC Scout camps; 170 received scholarship money from the fine folks at Trails End Popcorn; and, more importantly, our youth earned their own way to participate in Scouting. Units grew their sales, earned a higher commission, and taught their members a valuable life skill - selling - while supporting their unit and our Councils mission.

Finally, your units popcorn participation is a vital part of our Councils bottom line. With our units and Council supporting each other through popcorn, we make a difference to Scouting locally throughout the National Capital Area. To learn more about the improvements in our popcorn fund raiser and how it can impact your program, please contact your District Kernel, District Executive or the NCAC popcorn staff. Lets get poppin!

Its out of the bagsales are poppin

8THE SUMMIT BECHTEL FAMILYNATIONAL Scout RESERVE

PAUL R. CHRISTENNATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE BASE

JAMES C. JUSTICENATIONAL Scout CAMP

SUMMIT NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

For information about high adventure, Scout Camp,

& training programs, visit:

www.SummitBSA.org

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On Thursday, December 10, 2015, National Capital Area Council honored Eagle Scout Bobby Burchfi eld, partner at King & Spalding, with the Attorney of the Year Good Scout Award. In attendance to present the award was Jeff Pash, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the National Football League, and event chair John Montgomery, Partner at Montgomery Fazzone, PLLC. In his speech, Bobby recalled attending the 1969 Jamboree when all 34,251 Scouts watched Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong walk on the moon.

A memory to last a lifetime, said Bobby. He closed his remarks with these words I know I am a different person, a better person, than I would have been without Scouting. Our

leaders taught us to take the Scout Oath and the Scout Law seriously, and that you could both have fun and lead an upright life.

For more information on this event, or to learn how to participate in next years event, please contact Megan Harbold at 301-214-9151 or [email protected].

On October 27, 2015, over 120 joined together in recognizing Joe Stettinius, Chief Executive, Americas of Cushman & Wakefi eld, and Frank Saul III, Chairman & CEO of Saul Investment Group, LLC, as National Capital Area Councils 2015 Character Under Construction Good Scout Award Recipients. Mitch Filipowicz, Senior Vice President at HITT Contracting, served as Emcee for the event.

In their acceptance remarks, both Frank and Joe made mention of the value that the Scout Oath and Scout Law played in their daily lives, and while they were never Scouts themselves, they stated those are principles to live by. To learn more about this event or how you can participate in the future, please contact Alex Duvelius at (301) 214-9110 or [email protected].

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, NCAC presented Governor Frank Keating, President & CEO of American Bankers Association, with the 2015 Financial Services Good Scout Award.

More than 150 people joined together at the Wardman Park Marriott to pay tribute and recognize Governor Keatings contributions to our community. The Emcee and Event Chair was Wood Sutton, President & CEO of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association.

This event raised over $105,000 for the programs at NCAC. To learn more about this event or how you can participate in the future, please contact Alex Duvelius at (301) 214-9110 or [email protected].

On November 17, 2015, NCAC honored Todd Stottlemyer, CEO of the Inova Center for Personalized Health, with the Technology Good Scout Award.

More than 170 people attended this luncheon to support NCACs programs. Presenting the award was Event Chair Tom Davis, Director at Deloitte, and Honorary Chair Mike Daniels, former NCAC Board Member and Good Scout honoree.

Thank you to Todd Stottlemyer, Tom Davis and Mike Daniels for helping make this event so successful. For more information on this event, or to learn how to participate in next years event, please contact Megan Harbold at 301-214-9151 or [email protected].

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Development A Scout is thrifty

Senator John Hoeven Is the 2015 Energy Good Scout Honoree

Attorney of the Year Good Scout Luncheon

Congratulations to the 2015 Character Under Construction Good Scout Award Recipients: Joe Stettinius and Frank Saul III

Congratulations to Governor Frank Keating, the 2015 Financial Services Good Scout Honoree

14th Annual Technology Good Scout Award

Chief Development Of cer

Clinton [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/SupportScouting

On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, guests gathered for lunch at the American Gas Association as National Capital Area Council honored Senator John Hoeven (ND) with the 5th Annual Energy Good Scout Award. Khary Cauthen, Senior Director of Federal Relations at the American Petroleum Institute, served as Emcee and Co-Chair for the event.

Thanks to all those that supported this luncheon, which raised over $92,000 dollars to support NCACs programs. Congratulations to Senator Hoeven, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year. To learn more about this event or how you can participate in the future, please contact Alex Duvelius at (301) 214-9110 or [email protected].


Endowment Living and givingMemorial and Tribute Funds

A. Leon NelsonBryan FitzpatrickBryan FitzpatrickBryan FitzpatrickBryan FitzpatrickBryan Fitzpatrick Carl Schulker David S. Kappe David Sorenson David Sorenson David Sorenson Eagle Scouts of Troop 1131, Matthew and Nicholas Abbott

Susan JohnsonCedar Grove ES Mary ChrsityMary CasamentoJean GriffithPriscilla and Robert SturmMyra WrightBernice LieningDavid S. Kappe Revocable Trust John and Carolyn HigginsGeorge ReeseBobby and Janette SchankLisa Abbott

Donor: In Memory of: Donor: In Memory of:

Kenneth and Mary DavisLisa ZirkinSusan Harber

Kimberly PudlinerJanet ReaKatharine BloeserTimothy CamardaCathy MitchellAlice RiecksEvelyn NelsonMarion Perkins WeinsteinMark and Resa Director

Ernesto UribeHarold Zirkin Hunter Hotsenpiller and Stan Harber James J. Driscoll James J. Driscoll John Camarda John Camarda John Camarda John Camarda Kevin Bond Bradley Kevin Bond Bradley Kim McLeland

Charitable Gift Annuities and YouRon and Celia AdolphiOn behalf of National Capital Area Council and the Boy Scouts of America, we welcome to the Second Century Society Ron & Celia Adolphi. On December 3, 2015, Ron and Celia Adolphi were honored for leaving a deferred gift to National Capital Area Council and the Boy Scouts of America. The presentation included a framed certificate, special Norman Rockwell print, and some custom items of recognition. Thanks again Ron and Celia!

- Forrest Horton NCAC Endowment Chair

I owe a great deal to Scouting! Though I have three degrees and attended five universities, my 75 years in the Boy Scouts of America have provided more practical lifetime learning experiences and opportunities for leadership and service that led to my career in social work and education than all of my formal education.

As a senior citizen in retirement, I have found that one of the best ways I can give back to Scouting is through charitable gift annuities (CGA). Over the last seven years I have established six of them for the benefit of NCAC.

A CGA is easy to establish and provides a guaranteed fixed rate income for life. Additionally, a substantial portion of the gift is tax-deductible in the year of the gift. A further benefit is that for ones actuarial life expectancy, a substantial portion of the annual payout to the donor is also deductible. You can see how a CGA established for the NCAC Endowment Fund can not only benefit Scouting and the NCAC in perpetuity, but also yield to the donor substantially more than a CD, savings account or money market fund.

I encourage you to explore how a CGA can benefit you now and provide a future legacy gift to the NCAC Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund is designed to provide the Council a spin-off of about 5% per year to insure program continuity in perpetuity.

The older you are the better your rate of return. Unlike a for-profit commercial annuity, a CGA continues to benefit the charity when you are gone. I invite you to request an illustration of how a CGA can benefit you and Scouting. If desired, a confidential illustration can be provided without cost or obligation. Try it I assure you that you will be glad you did!

Yours in Scouting, John Mosby Russel

Matt Tobey Paul and Mark Diaz-ArrastiaPaul Davis Paul Davis Paul Davis Peter J. Nerret Richard John Heilman Ronald Crown Shorb William Allen Thompson, Jr.

Richard TobeyJennifer Diaz-ArrastiaAnn DavisCharlene JanesDonald PlumbJoyce LawnAlan and Barbara AndersonPrudential Insurance Company Robert, Bob, and Nancy Goodman

Donor: In Memory of:

Donor: In Honor of 12th Birthday:Joyce MartinKathy Snow

Franco AllegroFranco Allegro

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Camp William B. Snyder Premiere outdoor programs

Camp William B. Snyder 6100 Antioch Road Haymarket, VA 20169 571-248-4904

Camping DirectorShirley Couteau [email protected]

Business Manager Eileen Walters [email protected]

www.GoToSnyder.org www.Facebook.com/CampWBSnyder

Upcoming EventsFebruary 2016Feb 19 21 Sully District Klondike DerbyFeb 20 Stargazing

March 2016Mar 3 6 Northeast Region Day Camp SchoolMar 4 6 Occoquan District Camporee Mar 4 6 Wilderness Safety Course Mar 26 Egg HuntMar 26 Paddle Craft Safety / Swimming and Water RescueMar 27 Easter

April 2016April 1 3 Old Dominion District CamporeeApril 8 10 OA Lodge Fellowship April 1 6 17 Bullseye! Family CampingApril 22 Wilderness Safety CourseApril 22 Girl Scout Father Daughter Dance April 28 May 1 Woodbadge CourseApril 29 30 Sully Chapter OA OrdealApril 29 Paddle Craft Safety Course

Celebrate a decade of Camp Snyder Summer Camps as we revisit themes and activities from the last ten years at camp.

You must register your unit online and payment in full is expected upon registration.

The NCAC STEM Van is coming to Camp Snyder for one week only. Spaces are limited so sign up early for this unique blend of BBs, Archery, Swimming and STEM!

Refunds for all camps will be granted, less a 15% handling fee, until June 15, 2016. After that date no refunds will be granted. All units are encouraged to find a replacement.

CAMPMASTERDo you love Camp Snyder? Have a working knowledge of Cub and Boy Scout camping? Then the Campmaster

program is for you! Campmasters check units in, provide information and maps of the camp, review camp rules and regulations with unit leaders and make friendly visits to the campsites throughout the weekend. Campmaster hours are 6 p.m. Friday through 12 p.m. Sunday. Campmasters select their own dates and frequency of service, but usually serve two to four times a year.

WILDERNESS ENGINEERSCamp Snyder needs you! If you and your family have enjoyed your time at Camp Snyder, here is an opportunity

to give back! The Camp Snyder Wilderness Engineers are a group of volunteers committed to the improvement of camp program areas and facilities. Volunteers spend the day performing a variety of tasks intended to enhance the natural beauty of Camp Snyder.

PROGRAM COMMITTEEIf you like to plan, organize and direct fun events this committee is for you! We hold one or more activities a

month and were always on the lookout for something new and exciting to do.

FAMILY CAMPING COMMITTEEThe Family Camping Committee is looking for active, creative, outdoor loving volunteers to plan and staff

the popular Family Camping events. Bring your ideas, talents and time to the table to provide fun theme based Family Camping weekends using a variety of Camp Snyder program areas.

Contact [email protected] to volunteer, if you have questions, or are looking for information.

StargazingSaturday February 20, 4 8pm$5 a carThe night sky is clear and beautiful at Camp Snyder.

Join us as we point our telescopes to the stars to identify constellations and planets.

Easter Egg HuntSaturday March 22, 9am$5 per child Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs while

keeping an eye out for the prize winning golden eggs. Make sure you bring a basket and your camera!

Bullseye! Family Camping EventSaturday April 16,Scouts and Scout age siblings $30Adults $10Siblings age 5 and under are free

The Shooting Sports Committee is planning an exciting day of BB gun shooting, archery, slingshots and more!

After a fun day on the ranges Scouts and their families will join us for an evening campfire program and then camp overnight. Cook your meals in camp or take advantage of our $15 meal plan.

Cub Resident Camp Cub Day Camp Webelos Resident CampJuly 8 10 July 11 14 August 1 5July 15 17 July 25 28 August 8 - 12July 22 24July 29 - 31 First Early Bird Deadline April 15 - Fees$220 $210 $260Second Early Bird Deadline May 20 - Fees$240 $230 $280Full Camp Fee after May 20$260 $250 $300Adult Fees$60 $30 $80$25 Late Registration Fee Assessed after June 15.

July 18 21First Early Bird Deadline April 15

$300Second Early Bird Deadline May 20

$320Full Stem Camp Fee after May 20

$360Adult Fee

$30$25 Late Registration Fee Assessed after June 15

Time Travelers! Summer Camp New This Summer: STEM Day Camp!

Camp Snyder Volunteer Opportunities!

Camp Snyder Happenings


Goshen Scout Reservation Premiere outdoor programs

Goshen Scout Reservation340 Millard Burke Memorial HwyGoshen, VA 24439540-997-5773

Camping DirectorPhilip [email protected]

www.GoToGoshen.orgwww.Facebook.com/GoshenNCAC

Goshen Scout Reservation is Gearing Up for an Awesome Summer 2016!Goshen is gearing up for another amazing summer in 2016! We already have over 100 units signed up to come to camp with more and more pouring in every day. Will yours be next?

Also, we are still looking for staff for this coming summer. Even though our formal interview dates have passed, there are still opportunities. If you like working with kids, have summers free, and want to have an offi ce that overlooks beautiful Lake Merriweather visit www.GoToGoshen.org to apply today. As always, if you have questions, please shoot an email to Phil Barbash at [email protected].

February 2016 - April 2016 February 2016 - April 2016

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High Adventure

Program Director

Don Durbin [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/OutdoorAdventure

Lenhoksin High Adventure is Goshen Scout Reservations nationally accredited high adventure program. Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and their adult leaders experience exciting high adventure opportunities they will enjoy and remember forever. With access to over 35,000 acres of surrounding state wildlife game lands, there is plenty of room to customize a trek based on your crews interests and abilities. Standard treks include four outposts from the following list:

Foxfire Set in 1913 Appalachia, practice the art of blacksmithing, woodworking, and candle dipping.

Mountain Man Shoot black powder rifles & throw tomahawks with fur-trappers of the 1800s.

Caving Experience total darkness and explore the maze underground.

Rock Climbing Get amazing views of the Goshen pass from our natural rock wall.

Mountain Sports Mountain biking and mountain boarding.

Robin Hood 14th century archery competition and other challenges of the middle ages.

C.O.P.E. Challenge your crew to work together to take on high and low elements.

Aquatics Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on beautiful Lake Merriweather.

Looking for a different kind of adventure? Lenhoksin also offers river trips. Canoe the James River for 4 nights and 5 days and take in one of Virginias most scenic rivers. Paddle 61 miles of this historic river from the headwaters at Iron Gate to the Snowden Dam. Experience over 100 class I rapids, and 20 challenging class II rapids, and the infamous Balcony Falls (Class III) rapid. Bring your fishing pole and try your hand at fishing along the way. Camp nightly at wilderness riverside locations along the way. Add an optional river clean-up project and this trek meets the 50 MILER award requirements.

With the long winter months setting in, this is the perfect time to start thinking about and preparing for activities next summer. High Adventure activities are critical to keeping older Scouts and Venturers interested and involved in our programs, and National Capital Area Council is proud to be among the most active councils when it comes to participation at the national bases.

The NCAC High Adventure Committee is comprised of dozens of volunteers with decades of experience developing and leading a wide variety of High Adventure programs. We are fortunate to have former staffers from the major bases as well as unit leaders who specialize in the do-it-yourself programs. We maintain relationships with all of the bases and have access to the latest information and promotional materials. We are always available to make presentations at the unit or district levels. We want to make sure every unit is aware of the opportunities that are available for older Scouts. Even if your unit is comprised of mostly younger Scouts, its never too early to start promoting these programs and giving them something to prepare for (e.g., fundraising, hiking endurance, backpack camping skills).

Throughout the year there are superb opportunities within the Council for Scouts and Scouters alike to develop and hone their skills for high adventure. Have you considered the Alonzo Stagg hike in the spring for a 10 or 20 mile shakedown hike for your Scouts? The Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills (BCOLS) course is taught each spring and fall to ensure that Scouters have the skills to lead high adventure trips in the backcountry at national bases or DIY-style. Has your unit completed the clue-based , treasure-hunt challenge History of Scouting Trail (HOST) hikes? The fall of 2016 will be the 27th anniversary of the V3 Hike-o-ree, an opportunity to practice backpack camping and hiking in a safe-to-fail environment in and around Shenandoah National Park.

Conducting a High Adventure trip may seem like a daunting task, especially if your unit hasnt done a trip before. The HAC is here to help; in addition, we sponsor several trips each summer. Its a great deal as you sign up, either as an individual or as a unit, and we do all the behind-the-scenes work to put the trip together. This is ideal for units that may not have the experience to set-up these types of trips. Here is a summary of our offerings for 2016:

Bissett Base at Northern Tier: This is a new offering for 2016. Many consider Northern Tier the most rugged of all High Adventure treks, and Bissett is the most rugged offering at Northern Tier. In fact, its earned the unofficial designation as the Most Extreme High Adventure in Scouting. You will truly be in the wilderness for a whole week, with the only access being by float plane. Estimated cost is $2400 and includes transportation, meals, and base fees. Dates TBD based upon registrations received. This trek is for experienced individuals and those who are interested are encouraged to sign up by mid-January as the trip is subject to cancellation if there is not sufficient interest. We are also planning a winter break trip in 2017 to participate in Okpik, the popular winter program offered by Northern Tier.

Sea Base: Spending a week on a boat in the Florida Keys may not be everybodys idea of High Adventure, but there are tremendous opportunities awaiting your crew as part of the Coral Reef Sailing program. There is a lot of work involved in sailing, but the rewards include some of the best fishing youll find anywhere and bonding with your crewmates as you sail into the sunset. Estimated cost is $1800, including transportation, meals, and

base fees. This trip is filling up fast, so please register soon if youre interested. Trip dates are July 17-23, 2016.

Philmont: Containing 140,000 acres of mountain territory, helping to make it the largest organized youth camp in the world, Philmont is a big attraction for Scouts and Scouters alike. Crews come out and backpack for 12 days, participating in unique programs at camps along their route. Summiting 12,441 Baldy Mountain, fishing for trout in clear mountain streams, and taking in a spectacular sunrise from the top of the famous Tooth of Time are among the highlights for many crews. Estimated cost is $2500 and includes transportation, all meals, sightseeing activities (whitewater rafting and a tram ride up Pikes Peak), lodging for two nights in Colorado, and base fees. Trip dates are June 25-July 9 and July 16-30 2016.

For all of the trips listed above, note that final costs will be determined by the end of March when transportation contracts are finalized; the prices listed above reflect our best estimate of the maximum cost per participant. We work hard to control costs and in 2015 we were able to reduce the final price on our Philmont trips by over $300 per person compared to the advertised price.

Summit: While NCAC does not sponsor trips to BSAs newest High Adventure base, its close enough for units and individuals to plan their own adventure. We do have a liaison who is in regular contact with the staff and has information on all of the available opportunities, ranging from whitewater rafting to rock climbing to mountain biking. We will be happy to make a presentation to your unit. Summit offers opportunities available for provisional participants who may not be able to attend with their unit; please contact the base directly for more information.

Although the HAC does not conduct trips to other High Adventure bases, there are plenty of adventures waiting for you at locally-operated bases in Maine, the Adirondacks, the Louisiana Bayou country, as well as camps such as High Knoll Trail in Virginia. And dont forget the NCACs own crown jewel for high adventure at Goshen Scout Reservation, Lenhoksin, with activities including caving, whitewater, rock climbing, ropes courses and mountain boarding.

For those participating in High Adventure programs, whether on an NCAC trip or on a unit-sponsored trip, campership funds are often available to help defray part of the costs. The national bases administer these programs so contact them directly for more information.

For more information on the High Adventure Committee or if you are interested in participating on one of our trips, contact Brian Gannon at 703-307-2267 or by email at [email protected]. The committee meets on the first Thursday of each month, September through May, at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Scout Service Center. Anyone with an interest in High Adventure is welcome to attend. Registration forms for all of our trips, along with a wealth of other information, are available online at www.ncacbsa.org/highadventure. You can also find us on Facebook by searching NCAC High Adventure.

See you on your next adventure!

Lenhoksin High Adventure Prepared. For High Adventure.


Exploring

Exploring Staff Advisor

James Larounis [email protected] www.LearningForLife.org

Ms. Regine Acosta of Post 7514 is the 2015 recipient of a $3,500 scholarship from the National Aviation Exploring Committee. Regine is well on her way to be the female aviator to which she aspires. Before leaving St. Croix this summer, she had almost forty hours of solo flying time and was therefore very close to earning her Private Pilot License. Once she achieves that milestone, she plans to pursue Instrument Rating, Commercial Single-engine Rating, Multi-engine Commercial Certificate and Certified Flight Instructor Certification.

Regine was the 2014/2015 President of the V.I. Youth Aviation Club and Post 7514. As a Department Chair at her high school wrote, She is a highly motivated and conscientious young lady who is extremely goal oriented. Regine was the salutatorian of her high school class of more than four hundred students and is now at Emory University pursuing a degree in Aviation Administration.

Bull Run District was proud to launch Post 1882 and Club 42 in June of 2014. Both of these units explore a variety of fields in engineering and computer science in order to help young adults make decisions about future career possibilities. They participate in many competitions for robotics and programming and go on many field trips in order to learn about STEM.

When the volunteers of the Bull Run District created this Exploring post, they had a specific vision in mind for the youth they wanted to bring in. They wanted to target youth that were interested in science, technology, engineering and math and inspire them to use their creative thinking and problem solving skills to move through the hands-on experience that the program was built for. This in return would help them in the future when pursuing a higher education.

During their first year, these Exploring units have fielded four VEX Robotics Teams, one zero robotics Team and one MATE Underwater ROV TEAM. To complete these competitions, The Post and Club have the youth organized into several project teams which encourages the use of teamwork to focus the objective on a single engineering challenges or competitions. In addition to these competitions, they have also dozens of field trips and engineering sessions including the Tech Shop, DARPA, NAVSEA Cadderock, Micron, 3D Printers, Electrical Circuits, Model Airplanes, Sky Robotics, Discover Scuba, Virginia STAR and Rube Goldberg. These field trips include visiting NASAs Goddard Space Facility, Wallop Island, Microns Semiconductor factory and VWs Assembly plant.

Recently, the Exploring units had the opportunity to run the first-ever Bull Run District STEM Fall Camporee. With the help of Michael Lowry, the District STEM Adviser, around 360 youth attended and participated at 23 different stations that included a rocket station, robotics station, electronics station and a chess station. The youth were given tickets and had a day to complete each of the stations while getting their tickets punched. The team with the most completed activities got a small prize for their hard work. Thanks to the Post and Clubs hard work, this camporee was a resounding success we look forward to having another STEM Camporee in the future.

Virgin Islands District Exploring

Bull Run Districts Post 1882 and Club 42

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Since 2007, Venture Crew 1919 has been hitting the hot spots of the world. Rome Italy, Canada, Mexico, Belize, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Spain, France. This year we decided to do something a little bit different. We decided to spend Halloween in Transylvania. We fl ew to Romania and took a tour of the northern portion of the country which is where Transylvania is located.

We hit the road running visiting many medieval towns and villages. As we approached the mountain region we were forced onto small two lane roads that took us through some older hamlets. The bus was forced to come to a near stop several times as old people pushed their hand carts along the road. In Brasov we were able to visit Bran Castle, which is the castle that Bram Stoker used as his model for Draculas castle. Outside the castle were vendors wagons and carts selling an assortment of foods and sweets and Dracula souvenirs.

On Halloween we travelled to the town of Hunedoara. As we approached Hunedoara the sun settled behind the trees and the mist from the nearby mountains slowly covered the villages. Smoke slowly rose from the chimneys of the old homes adding to the haunting atmosphere. Arriving at the town of Hunedoara and exiting the bus we could hear the

shrieking of the birds as the bats fl ew amongst them and from the mountain forest nearby we could hear what sounded like the baying of wolves. We only had a short time to get off the bus and change into our costumes and leave for Hunyad Castle.

It was a short bus ride to the castle and as it came into view it truly took our breath away. This castle was everything that you expect in a castle. Turrets, drawbridge, murder holes, a moat and bats. I have to give to the locals their full credit; they know how to set the mood. There were people dressed in medieval costumes sword fi ghting by torchlight. There were old muskets being fi red into the air causing the bats to fl y and scream their anger.

Eventually we were escorted into the castle proper. There were bagpipers and dancers and every sort of costumed character you can imagine: vampires, werewolves, zombie brides, comic book characters like Superman and the Joker, and many others. The hosts had a wonderful spread of food that fi lled even the most hungry of teenagers. The party lasted to midnight and a great time was had by all.

On the last day of our trip, the challenge intensifi ed. Looking up at Vlad the Impalers castle, it looked like a long, long way to the top and it was. As we climbed towards the ruined castle, many of the adult leaders regretted those missed days in the gym and bemoaned our middle-aged legs.

The view from the top was awe-inspiring! It was a commanding view of the valley and you could understand why Vlad built the castle there. You could literally see for miles. All in all it was an amazing trip that everyone claimed they would like to do again.

If you want more information about Venture Crew 1919 and how you can join us on our many adventures feel free to contact us at [email protected] or stevengriffi [email protected].

Venturing

Venturing Staff AdvisorBen [email protected]

NCAC-VOA PresidentLaura [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/Venturing

THE MANY ADVENTURES OF VENTURE CREW 1919


By Todd SkilesSkipper, Sea Scout Ship 100NCAC Sea Scout Executive Officer

Everyones talking about STEM. But for over 100 years Sea Scouts have been *doing* STEM. For Sea Scouts STEM really can be a make-or-break part of our program. Why? Because we have a love-hate relationship with all this water in our program. Water is good under the hull, in a water bottle or in the Skippers coffee maker. Water is NOT good when its in the flywheel of the boat engine, overflowing the bilge, shooting out of the stuffing box for the propeller shaft or leaking through an old port hole.

So all year, and especially in the winter, what many call STEM we call maintenance. It can be a lesson in Chemistry, or Physics, or Biology, or basic Engineering.

The most common activity for Sea Scouts in the winter is winterization where in addition to removing sails and deck gear, the water in heads (bathrooms), galleys (kitchens) and complex diesel engines (water is a coolant for most boat engines) has to be replaced with Propylene Glycol - a type of antifreeze that can withstand temperatures below -50F. Ice in a hose or engine cooling system will cause splits and cracks that can have catastrophic effects on a boat by allowing water to leak into the cabin and if left unattended (as many boats spend their days) will sink the boat. So antifreeze is pumped into the systems. But this isnt just any weird purple chemical. It has to be something the Coast Guard deems safe for the oceans and bays. Because what goes into the coolant systems and bilge in the winter gets into the open water in the Spring. So Scouts learn about GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) chemicals, and how to read an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) to know how to handle these chemicals. (Dont worry - this antifreeze is so safe, its actually OK to drink in small quantities - although we cant imagine why. The taste is horrible!)

Oh - and while youre down there, put some bioguard in the diesel tank - because unlike gasoline, life can actually grow in diesel fuel. Did you know that?

But wait! Theres more! This is the season when many of the larger boats get hauled out. The bottom of larger boats gets covered with ablative paints. Especially yachts on salt water where barnacles and other sea life can turn the hull of a fast-going sailboat into a 1970s shag carpet in less than a year. So boats are lifted in giant rolling cranes out of the marinas, and the bottoms are sanded and cleaned. As part of rank requirements, Sea Scouts must know what safety gear is required (goggles, breathing masks, gloves, coveralls) before removing the old paint. Then a fresh coat of ablative bottom paint is applied. Again with the Material Safety Data Sheets because these paints include mica, cuprous oxide and crystalline silicon dioxide - all of which is designed to flake

off over time and prevent ocean critters from setting up camp on the hull. And when sanded - it can get in your lungs. So never forget - safety first.

While the boat is out, zinc anodes must be replaced on the propeller shafts. Why? Because any time you have two different metals that are physically or electrically connected and immersed in seawater, they become a battery. Some amount of current flows between the two metals. The electrons that make up that current are supplied by one of the metals giving up bits of itself--in the form of metal ions--to the seawater. This is called galvanic corrosion and, left unchecked, it quickly destroys underwater metals. We dont like that! So every two years, anodes are replaced to protect fittings, shafts and propeller blades.

For some ships - the price of active program and salt-water fun must be paid. Perhaps a starter and solenoid must be replaced on a boat which involves a complex process of removing an engine alternator and ensuring shore power is disabled. (Sea Scouts work with 240 volt power - comparable to what a clothes dryer uses and enough to ruin your whole day - and the day of everyone around you.) Sometimes it even means removing the entire engine. And thats really when STEM goes from learning to Life Skill.

This is just the WINTER program. Wait until SUMMER comes! Whats very fascinating is that if you ask the Sea Scouts - theyll tell you its actually a lot of fun. Because who does all this work? Scouts. Adults are there, of course, to supervise safety and make sure things are done correctly. But in a youth-led, high-adventure program - for many Scouts this is the first step to a career in commercial or military marine engineering.

Stay tuned for how Sea Scouts apply astronomy, geometry and algebra to make kids puke! (Its a good thing - trust us.)

By Zachery StaufferShip 548

This May, David Moyer, curator at the Calvert Marine Museum, and Sea Scout Ship 548 of Solomons, MD, will undertake a project in and along the Marsh Walk exhibit. This project involves identifying and removing a number of invasive plant species that threaten the livelihood of certain native grasses and trees. For each plant removed, one sprout of a local plant will be put in the ground to replace it. Moyer hopes that this purging will increase the overall survivability of the wetland, and allow the museums visitors to see an example of what a pure wetland in the temperate environment of Southern Maryland would look like without the presence of the threatening plant life. It will likely need to be repeated every year as an annual event.

On April 28, 2015, Moyer, accompanied by Peter Vogt, an expert on invasive species of flora, gave a presentation to seven youth (including one Eagle Scout not affiliated with the ship who wishes to do a project on the topic of invasive species) and four adults. The demonstration had about a dozen samples of vines, branches, and tree trunks that the Scouts could look at and touch, accompanied by an information placard going over each ones features and history in the area.

Mr. Vogt explained that some invasive species pose more of a threat than others, and that many have uses for crafting, decoration, or food. Many came from Asia, and have been introduced

into the local environment by planting them in gardens for aesthetic purposes. The particularly dangerous invasive species are the ones that leave the natives defenseless by spreading fast, using all the soils resources, growing on other plants (causing them to be weighed down), or demanding a large amount of sunlight (in turn blocking it from the lower plants). Fortunately, Mr. Moyer has enlisted Ship 548 to combat this conquest of invasive plants. Although the effects of removing the plants will not last forever, the projects scope for now is just within the small area of the exhibits 12,000 square feet.

Later, the Sea Scouts toured the area where the work would take place, practicing how to spot the species that were invasive with the help of Mr. Vogt, as well as pointing out what small shoots were not to be removed. Much of the zone had already been marked off with red tape denoting the invasive and yellow ribbons highlighting the natives (patches of poison ivy were also sprayed orange for safety) by Mary Alves and Judy Okay of the Yard Arm volunteer group. Mr. Moyer explained more about the equipment, process, boundaries, expectations, and how this was most efficiently executed before it becomes too hot in the day or in the season.

The Sea Scouts is a co-ed branch of the Boy Scouts for ages 13-21 that specializes in nautical-themed activities that are often coordinated by the youth; Ship 548 meets at the Calvert Marine Museum on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Sea ScoutingInvasive Species Work Done by the Sea Scouts

Sea Scouts - Where STEM gets REAL

Sea Scouting Staff Advisor Roger Chatell [email protected] www.NCACBSA.org/SeaScouts

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By Jonathan Bjornson OA Lodge Chief

Amangamek-Wipit Lodge of the Order of the Arrow is over 4300 strong as we head into 2016, having just completed the Centennial of the OA, which was founded on July 16, 1915. The lodge for the National Capital Area Council was founded in 1952 and in the ensuing sixty-three years has given tremendous service to the council and its members.

First, the OA gives service. This takes place in many ways and in a wide variety of locations. The OA supports Scouting for Food throughout the council, often working at food banks to integrate the collected food for distribution to the needy. Each spring and fall, most of the OA chapters (one per NCAC district) hold Ordeal induction weekends, usually at a camp, park or property not owned by Boy Scouts of America. As a result, many man-hours of labor are carried out at community venues that benefit youth, churches and public properties, open to many residents throughout the Washington metropolitan area. In addition, the OA routinely carries out service to benefit Camps Snyder and Goshen for the betterment of all our youth members.

For years the lodge in NCAC has regularly contributed to annual Friends of Scouting financial campaigns and not too long ago, over a three year period, raised $150,000 to help improve the maintenance facility at Camp Snyder. In 2015 our lodge contributed $12,000 to the council, $10,000 of which was presented to Camping Chairman John Montgomery and Deputy Scout

Executive Jeff Berger for the purpose of improving the facilities available at the new council camping property near Walkersville, MD. Additionally, the lodge received a Journey To Excellence Silver Rating for 2015 and recognized thirty-one key leaders since its beginning as Centurions of the lodge. Showing their individual commitment to service and excellence in the Centennial year, over ten percent of lodge members earned the challenging Arrowman Service Award.

On January 2, 2016, many individuals in the lodge were recognized for service during 2015. There were 61 new Vigil Honor members, the equivalent to Scoutings Silver Beaver award, but for OA members. Four exceptional members, Ben Press, Morgan Bentley, John OConnel

and Kevin Brendel, were presented the prestigious Founders Award of the Order, for highly distinguished service and leadership above and beyond their normal duties over an extended period of time.

Another three older youth members received the Servant Leadership Award. This award is available only to Arrowmen 18-20 years old for selfless service of the highest order. It carries with it a James E. West Fellowship, which means the lodge contributed $1000 for each recipient in honor of their service and leadership. This year the Servant Leadership Award went to Jonathan Bjornson, Clark Billups and Geoffrey Loughner. At the banquet, Council Endowment Chairman Forest Horton congratulated the lodge for its support of the NCAC endowment fund. Amangamek-Wipit Lodge of the National Capital Area Council has done great work in 2015 and is expected to continue to do so. For 100 years the OA has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Arrowmen promote year-round and long-term resident camping, develop leaders and provide cheerful service to others.

Scouters interested in the OA in NCAC should contact Lodge Adviser Art Widmann at [email protected]; or Staff Adviser Don Durbin at [email protected].

All photos were taken at the Mt. West Area Ordeal at Camp Fraser

Arlington Troop 111 won the 69-troop 39th Annual Maryland Orienteering Day on November 7, 2015, at Broad Creek Scout Reservation north of Baltimore. They last won in 2007, and tied a record with their eighth appearance in the top two, and were one of only three troops to find 40 out of 40 markers on the popular afternoon free-for-all Score Orienteering.

Ben Geertsema of Venture Crew 439 in Kensington was the MD Scout Orienteering Champion for the second year in a row, winning the 4.4 kilometer advanced course in a time of 52:31, edging Troop 111s Will Hofer by just four minutes; Will was 14 minutes ahead of third place. With over 600 Scouts again this year, competition was fierce after a morning of self-guided training with a practice Route Orienteering course for beginners, new this year. Arlington Troop 648 was third overall, just behind a Baltimore troop in second, and dominated the 295-Scout Older Category, won by Troop 648s James Licato and Charlie Williams. Chase Hildebrand and Joseph Justice from Troop 648 were fourth, just behind orienteers from Balto. and Pennsylvania. Aaron Barnes and James Murphy from eleventh-place Gaithersburg Troop 318 were eighth.

Rockville Troop 1434 was fourth overall, led on Score Orienteering and the Advanced Course by fourth-place Matt Halverson (his fourth year in the top five) and fifth-place Hollis Ma. Port Republic Troop 347 (Western Shore District) was seventh overall again this year, led by a second place in the 283-Scout Younger Category by Evan Tracy and Eric Danielson

(just behind a Baltimore pair); Troop 111 had fourth (Lucas Moreno and Thomas Sullivan) and eighth (David Shank and Thomas Warden).

Venture Crew 2828 from Darnestown (Seneca District) did well on Score Orienteering: Sajan Mistry and Jack Beautz were one of only six teams out of 285 to earn over 400 points, just ahead of Isaac Weaver and Andrew Tagg from Troop 941 in Olney and Will Gegory and Marshall Ricardi from Troop 1946 in DC. Each Scout received two special color maps with courses during the day, and each troop got answer keys, instructional tips, and patches. For the first time, a morning meeting allowed smaller troops to combine for the event, and several did well.

In 2016 the 40th Annual MD Orienteering Day will be at Patuxent River Park near Upper Marlboro on October 29 (Oct. 28-30 if you decide to camp on-site). Search for orienteering at www.BaltimoreBSA.org for more details and for full results from 2015.

National Capital Area Councils annual Scout orienteering day with instruction for beginners is scheduled for April 9, 2016, at Kings Landing Park in Calvert County; contact Jim Chaplin at [email protected] or see www.ScoutOrienteering.com.

Public orienteering events are listed at qocweb.org. That site has a downloadable map for the permanent beginner-intermediate orienteering courses available anytime at Little Bennett Park near Clarksburg. Similar permanent course maps can be picked up at the Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center.

Outdoor AdventuresTroop 111 Tops Big MD Orienteering Day

Order of the Arrow Lodge Continues Big Successes in Centennial Year


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Why You Should Attend?The University of Scouting, a supplemental training opportunity for all adult Scout leaders, returns

to Hayfield Secondary School,7360 Telegraph Rd. Alexandria, VA on February 27. It is the one time during the year where you can find the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas all in one place. The University offers interesting courses in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, what we call Adventuring (a combination of Varsity, Venturing, and Sea Scout activities), District Operations as well as Electives opportunities where the classes cover areas of Scouting not specific to any one program. The University has a degree program where, over time, attendees can earn Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing. Classes are taught by experienced Scouters and Scouting professionals, many in subject areas not otherwise covered in the usual adult leader training curriculum.

There are nearly 160 different courses from which to choose. NCAC Council Executive Les Baron will be delivering the keynote address at the opening. In addition to the academic program, there is more a midway where up to fifty vendors and council committees will have exhibits describing how their products and services can enhance your Scouting program and a Scout shop trading post where you can pick up needed items without having to drive to a Scoutshop. You can even call ahead to the Virginia Scoutshop (703-321-4836) and they will have your order waiting for you to pick up. And finally, there will be a Scouting museum where dedicated collectors will be displaying their extensive collections of Scouting memorabilia. At the closing ceremony, we will be presenting the D. Andrew Grafton Exceptional Trainer Award. This annual award, presented by the NCAC Leadership Training Committee, recognizes a single NCAC Scouter for sustained, dedicated and highly skilled service to Scouting over the years by demonstrating a high commitment to quality adult leader training.

The University of Scouting provides all the above, along with great fellowship with dedicated Scouters, making this a day to be remembered. The early bird registration fee is $30 (until February 21) after which it goes to $45. It includes morning refreshments, lunch, an event patch, course materials, a certificate, and a special recognition for PhD recipients. Whether you are new to Scouting or a veteran of many years, the University is a place where you can learn from experienced Scouters from all over the council; it truly provides something for everyone.

Hayfield Secondary School is close to the Beltway, just south of Alexandria, VA. Doors open at 7:15 AM. The opening ceremony starts at 8:15 AM with the closing ceremony ending by 4:30. Last year over 950 Scouters were in attendance. Register now to help us push attendance to over 1,000 in 2016. Register early for the best choice of classes as some popular classes do fill quickly. A complete list of classes and registration information is available at www.NCACBSA.org/UOS.

Spring Wood Badge Apr 29-May 1 & Jun 3-5 Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VA Scoutmaster Jim Thomas

Did you know that Corporate Executive Training can cost thousands of dollars? An MBA will take years. On-the-job training takes a long, long time. Of course the common denominator is that these all take time, money, experience and sometimes you dont get what you pay for.

The Boy Scouts of America has something much better: Wood Badge! What the heck is Wood Badge, you ask? For starters, its The Advanced Training for Scouters! It is, without a doubt, the most worthwhile activity you can experience (inside or outside of Scouting).

It has benefits that will continue to pay you (and others) back for a long time. There are some questions that come up when Wood Badge is discussed. What is it? Why do I want to do it? What will it give me that I cant get through regular training?

The course has come a long way since 1919 when Baden-Powell formalized it. The fundamentals remain the same. Wood Badge for the 21st Century has five themes. They are: Living the Values, Bringing the Vision to Life, Models for Success, Tools of the Trade and Leading to Make a Difference. Knowledge in these areas will make for stronger troops, packs, crews, districts and councils. With close to 50,000 boys in the National Capital Area Council and 21,000 volunteers, taking Wood Badge will help you make a difference!

The best part about Wood Badge is the people that you meet. Both the staff and participants come from all parts of the DC Metro Area and sometimes from beyond. You will be given the opportunity to share ideas and expand on the methods of Scouting that you learn as part of the course. Those who attend represent years of experience, not only in Scouting, but in their job or personal lives.

Your family will benefit. The organizational and leadership skills will help to make you a better parent and possibly appreciate your family more. It definitely has done that for me.

This course will make you a better volunteer in other community activities. It will help you organize and prioritize in your career. You will become an even better version of the great person you already are.

National Capital Area Council just finished up their Fall Wood Badge course with Course Director Jack Culver. Here is what the participants had to say: Great job by staff and leaders. Thank you for your servant leadership. Fox (All participants are divvied up into 8 different patrols) I greatly benefited and plan to introduce change to my troop and Scouts. Bear As a new leader, I felt that to be effective, I needed the training. Im happy to have attended Wood Badge. Mostly, for the introduction of the patrol method. Buffalo Understanding things about my own personality that can and should be put aside to make me a more effective group leader. Buffalo

If you missed your chance with Wood Badge this year, there are more courses being offered in the spring and fall of 2016. Sign up today for the opportunity of a lifetime at www.NCACBSA.org/WoodBadge!

On November 21, 2015, over 325 Scouters attended the 2015 POW WOW at the Annandale High School. Over 50 classes were offered and the Scouters learned various aspects of Cub Scouting from BALOO to Whos Who on the Pack Committee. If you were unable to attend save the date for the 2016 POW WOW on November 19, 2016, and join us for the FUN of learning about Cub Scouting!!!

Program DirectorDon Durbin [email protected]

Program SpecialistMargee Egan [email protected]

TrainingUniversity of Scouting February 27

Wood Badge Training the Way it was Meant to Be!

POW WOW 2015

www.NCACBSA.org/Training


Microsoft has worked with BSA to design curricula that meet Boy Scout and Cub Scout requirements. In the Tech Talk classes open to Cubs (with the exception of Tigers who are not eligible to work on the STEM Award), Cubs will complete requirements 3-5 of Nova Award: Tech Talk!

Tech Talk Tuesdays are at the Montgomery Mall Microsoft Store on the fi rst Tuesday of every month. Class time is 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tech Talk Thursdays are at the Tysons Microsoft Store on the fi rst Thursday of every month. Class time is 7-9 p.m.

And Boy Scouts, Microsoft also has workshops where you can work on your Digital Technology Merit Badge!

See more information at www.NCACBSA.org/STEMRegister for these classes at www.NCACBSA.og/STEMicrosoftHave a question? Email [email protected]

Alongside their two wonderful instructors, four Cub Scouts display their certifi cates for Tech Talk and Hour of Code at the Microsoft Store in Montgomery Mall.

Supernova Mentor Troy Faaborg with Boy Scout Noah Ventura displaying his Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Award.

Save the Dates Star-gazing Party and Out of this World Nova at Camp SnyderFebruary 20 from 4PM-8PM

Nova Days in AlexandriaMarch 21-24 from 9:30AM - 4PM

Technology & Electronic Days at MSSCMarch 29-31 from 9:30AM - 4PM

Info will be at NCACBSA.org/STEM

STEM Science | Technology | Engineering | Mathematics

STEM AdvisorJames [email protected]

STEM CoordinatorTrisha [email protected]

B/W 2C FLAT 4C

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This Boy Scout just earned his Bernard Harris Supernova Award! This is Noahs second Supernova Medal; he earned the Dr. Charles Townes Award while a Webelos. Though NCAC has seen over 100 Cub Scouts earn Supernova Awards in 2015, Noah is one of the handful of Boy Scouts to have completed it.

His family shares with us a little bit about how he accomplished this:

Anne (Noahs mother): STEM is already of interest to Noah, so working on these Awards fi t right in. We already watch the NOVA and science shows at home. We tell people to just read the requirements and see how accomplishable this is.

Noah knew that as he entered higher grades (he is currently in 7th grade) he would have increased school commitments, not to mention the plethora of requirements to work towards Eagle. However, he enjoyed working on the Supernova as a Cub Scout, and knew he wanted to work on the Boy Scout Supernova too.

He knew it was a lot of work and that itd have to be his summer project. He also knew hed need to accomplish this while still in middle school, before life became even more hectic.

He organized the whole thing; of course, we as parents helped where he needed - for example, driving - but he took the initiative to plan and organize the activities.

This is a great program and we recommend that any Scouts with an interest to earn the Supernovas plan to do so early!

STEM classes at Microsoft stores Meet Noah VenturaPOW WOW 2015

www.NCACBSA.org/STEM

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Advancement & RecognitionMeritorious Awards

We thank and honor these Scouts who were recognized for performing heroic and meritorious actions, we would like to show the gratitude of the people they went above and beyond to help, sometimes at risk to their own safety.

Ian ShurrIan was working as a lifeguard at the pool one evening when his manager Jimmy went to the filter area to add acid to correct pool levels. The acid equipment in use was new,

and this was the first time Jimmy had operated it outside of the training. Ian was walking back to the office when he heard Jimmy call his name, and he went over to Jimmy. When Ian arrived at the filter enclosure, he saw that the area was fogged with acid vapor and the acid hose was loose and streaming muratic acid. The acid had pooled and blocked Jimmys escape, as Jimmy sat in the back, retching and unable to see or breathe. Ian determined that he needed to dilute the acid and began spraying the room and Jimmy with a water hose. With gas partially subdued, Ian struggled to get Jimmy out. Recognizing that something was wrong, other came over to investigate and one of the adults assisted getting Jimmy to safety. Ian alerted the other lifeguards, asked one to call 911 and ordered the pool to be closed and evacuated. He then assisted Jimmy with a resuscitation mask and washed out his eyes with clean water. EMTs and Hazmat arrived and took over; eventually brining Jimmy to a hospital where he was treated for minor burns.

Thomas JohnsonLast fall Thomas went camping with his troop at a campsite at the trail head for Overall Run Trail in the park. The older Scouts went on a backpacking practice trip, and

Thomas elected to go with the first-year Scouts on a day hike down to a waterfall about 2 1/2 miles below. While having lunch at the waterfall, a younger Scout named Mason asked ASM Paul if he could try some of his trail mix, and took a small amount. Shortly after, Mason complained that he was not feeling well, and that he was having trouble breathing. ASM Paul and ASM Mike agreed he was having an allergic reaction and they started up the hill, however, it quickly became evident that Mason could not make the climb. ASM Mike said he would go back up to the ranger station for help since they had no cell service, and Thomas offered to carry Mason up with him (neither ASM could do this). Without waiting for an answer, Thomas picked Mason up and began jogging the 2.5 miles up the hill. Realizing that Mason was not doing well, Thomas pushed himself and got Mason to the trail head shortly after ASM Mike notified the rangers. Shortly thereafter, an ambulance arrived and Mason was successfully treated.

Troop 1539Troop 1539 was doing an out-and-back hike of a rugged section of the Appalachian Trail to prepare for hiking Lenhoksin Trail. As they were returning south, they heard

repeated reports of an injured hiker ahead. When they finally came upon the injured woman, Diana, her ankle was being wrapped by a fellow hiker, but those gathered around her backed away to let the Boy Scouts take over. The Scouts determined that the ankle was reasonably wrapped, however Diana could not self-evacuate. Looking at what was available, the crew constructed a litter from their hiking poles duct taped together to get the needed length and a poncho from one of the adults. After testing the litter, they put Diana on the litter and began carrying her out. Four of the group carried when possible, and a two-man firemans carry was done in tight places. As they began evacuation, one of the bystanders contacted 911 with a satellite phone. After about 3/4 mile, as they neared the road, they were met by EMTs who took over the evacuation.

Martin RomeroMartin and friends were walking on Highland Street when his friend Caelin saw a pile of snow and, thinking that it was soft and deep, dove headfirst into the pile. As he

jumped, it became evident that the snow was only a couple inches deep; and when he did not move Martin realized something was wrong. Using the skills he learned from his Lifesaving Merit Badge, Martin quickly checked Caelin, who was not moving, and stabilized his head, suspecting a spinal injury. Caelin was able to tell Martin that his fingers felt numb. Martin called 911, and while Martin was waiting for the ambulance and keeping Caelin warm, Caelins father who is a doctor arrived. Caelins father presuming this was a minor accident, moved to get Caelin up; however, Martin insisted that Caelin not be moved and Caelins father relented. When EMTs arrived Caelin was transferred to a back board and taken to a hospital, where it was pronounced that he had broken his neck. Months passed without a clear prognosis, however Caelin was present for this interview and has made a remarkable if incomplete recovery.

Daniel HillenburgLast June Daniel was camping with his father and a friend near the confluence of the Talkeetna River and Clear Creek near Talkeetna, Alaska when he received a text message

warning him about nearby flooding. Around the same time, Daniel noticed a kayaker running through some fishing lines upstream, and when he got closer Daniel called to him. The kayaker, named Dylan, appeared confused and dazed; and Daniel suspected he was suffering from hypothermia. Daniel guided him ashore and immediately realized he was in bad shape. Daniel had Dylan sit, gave him his wool hat, and covered him with his sleeping bag. Daniel gave him hot food and drinks, and when the Dylan became more aware, he explained that he had a friend upriver who was stranded. Daniel called state troopers to explain the situation and clarified that Dylan was safe but the friend upstream needed to be rescued. A few hours later Dylan was evacuated, and Daniel and his crew were told that Dylans friend, Bobbie, had also been rescued by helicopter.

Garrett PanOne night, Garrett was driving home from a movie with a friend when they noticed a car in the woods off the road. Although this is a normal occurrence, since not all wrecks

are removed immediately, they decided to stop when they saw the brake lights were still glowing. They went into the woods and saw that the car was wrapped around a tree on the passenger side, and the driver was out of the car and looking disoriented. Garretts friend called 911 and Garrett went off to examine the car. When he glimpsed inside he saw an injured passenger covered with blood, and tried to open the drivers side door. However, he soon realized that the door was stuck and the car was still running. He reached through the window and turned it off, before guiding the passenger across the car to crawl out the drivers side window. With both persons out of the car, Garrett had them lie still on the ground while he kept them calm. The Police arrived first and reported the accident, and the EMTs arrived about 5 minutes later and took over the care of the victims.

For his actions Garrett received the Medal of Merit.


Religious AwardsFor a complete list of religious awards, including chartered partners, go to NCACBSA.org/ReligiousEmblems.

GOD AND CHURCHAnthony BrederJosh CooperConnor HowlinMatthew LawleyPiers LuscombeJames OffringaMichael PettyDaniel ShortWill UbbenKoby Valentin

GOD AND FAMILYJackson ArnoldTerence AyersGabriel Bisrat

Michael ByrdCaden ConnollyAdam EsperMichael FullertonIan HerdKyle HouchinCorbett HowellLevi HuddlestonColin JacobsJeremy JordanPatrick KellyClinton KuropkatShawn Riley McCardellLuke PedersenMatthew Place

Jayvelin PriceNathaniel QuickStephen RadcliffeNathan SandersMicah SmithNoah SullivanLiam StephensWilliam TackettCaleb TimmonsSamuel TowerCedric WilkersonHunter WrightGarrett Yates

GOD AND LIFEJack Bradley

John CarterNoah FaaborgJonas FaaborgTimothy FarrJoshua McCoyEmory OrtizMatthew SchelhornMatthew SobelmanZachary Sobelman

GOD AND MEJacob CiccoelellaEli EdwardsCaleb ForemanOscar GibsonWilliam Heather

Sorren JohnsonRyan KleinRobert KuropkatHenry MillerJackson PulleyNicholas SandersJordan SchneiderNicholas SeymourAden StephensColten Wright

MACCABEEAkiva Chittum

PRAY FOUR STARTimothy Farr

Advancement & Recognition

NESA DCD.C. is a transient area. Between the military and the government it can be rare to find a true

DC native. This is one of the reasons why since our groups inception we have called ourselves the Gathering of Eagles. We did this to be inclusive and encourage all Eagles to participate, even if they were not paying NESA members. However, we have heard from several people that they had trouble finding NCACs Eagle alumni group when they went online and searched for NESA. Some have even started their own LinkedIn groups instead of joining ours.

To eliminate this confusion, we are now NESA DC. All are still welcome to participate, even if they are not paid members of the national organization (although we encourage everyone to join!) and we will continue to use the Gathering of Eagles name to describe some of our events. We hope this will allow more of the over 16,000 Eagles living in the national capital area to find us and participate in our great programs.

With a new name comes a new logo! We put our four finalists to a vote on our Facebook page and the winning design is shown here. Whether you are an active Scouter or havent been involved in years, we would love to see you at one of our events. We have designed our programs to reach Eagles of all ages: happy hours, Capitol Hill receptions, speaker series at the Cosmos Club, business networking in Tysons, career day for our youth, and connecting with a local unit to see the Scouts in action are just some of the opportunities we provide.

Gathering of Eagles Is Now NESA DC!

Advancement AdvisorAlan Deter [email protected]

NESA DC ChairJim Morgan [email protected]

www.NCACBSA.org/Advancement

www.NCACBSA.org/NESA

Last year, Troop 895, chartered to Falls Church Presbyterian Church in Falls Church, VA, assisted 15 young men in their quest to reach Eagle Scout. These Scouts provided over 1,776 hours of service to 13 different community organizations in and around Falls Church while leading their Eagle Service Projects. Projects benefited Falls Church and Fairfax County schools, the Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department, the Falls Church Library, the WO&D bike trail, several local churches, two Little League districts, a women and childrens shelter, the Brothers Brother Foundation and the Columbia Baptist Food Bank. Twelve of these Scouts started their Scouting careers together in Pack 657 and two started in Pack 1537 more than eleven years ago. The Scouts have participated in BSA high adventures at Sea Base, Philmont and NCACs Lenhoksin High Adventure Base at Goshen Scout Reservation.

The Scouts visited Colorado and Wyoming on Big Trips and enjoyed summer camps at Goshens Camp Bowman, Blue Ridge Councils Camp Ottari, Del-Mar-Va Councils Camp Rodney, Heart of Virginias Camp T. Brady Saunders, Camp Peaceful Valley in Colorado and Camp Loll in Wyoming. Boy Scout Troop 895 has been serving boys and young men and the Falls Church community for the last 57 years and in that time has helped 124 young men earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Fifteen Eagle Scouts in a 12-month period is a record that the Troop is very proud to recognize.

Troop Produces Record Number of Eagle Scouts

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CAMP SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2016Goshen Scout Reservation

$360 until April 15, 2016$400 April 16 to May 20, 2016

$440 after May 20, 2016

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Camp William B. SnyderCub Resident Camp!

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All Camps Payment ScheduleOn or before April 15, 2016 Early Bird Between April 16 and May 20, 2016 Second Early Bird. After May 20, 2016 Full Price.

All Camps refund policyRefunds for all Camps will be granted less 15% handling fee until June 15, 2016. After June 15, 2016

no refunds will be granted. All units are encouraged to nd a replacement.

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CAMP SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2016Goshen Scout Reservation

$360 until April 15, 2016$400 April 16 to May 20, 2016

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Expedition:Galactic Trek Day Camp 2016$190 Until April 15, 2016


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All Camps refund policyRefunds for all Camps will be granted less 15% handling fee until June 15, 2016. After June 15, 2016

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Eagle Scout, Sea Scout, Venturing Awards

Unit# Name Unit# Name Unit# Name Unit# Name

The National Court of Honor has awarded these ranks to the following young men and women whose certi cates have been returned to our of ce between May 25, 2015 and August 14, 2015.

Unit# Name

Appalachian Trail DistrictTroop 273 Spencer Christian PaireTroop 277 Cale Joseph PritchardTroop 278 James Wesley BongardTroop 278 Corey Robert St. JohnTroop 1023 Timothy Lawrence BaerTroop 1023 Evan Robert DannTroop 1023 John Daniel GaluardiTroop 1023 Henry James Patrick KretzTroop 1023 Tyler Christopher WeddleTroop 1066 Brandon Dane BargoTroop 1066 Alexey Nikolai JeffersTroop 1812 Leo Alexander Krach

Aquia DistrictTroop 26 Seth James MayleTroop 26 Jacob Andrew SchwartzTroop 26 Alexander David WrightTroop 26 Zacharias Gregory WrightCrew 49 Caleb Mathis StarkTroop 63 Benjamin Joseph GallaherTroop 121 Thomas Lee BranstetterTroop 121 John Edward GouletteTroop 317 Matthew Daniel KlocekTroop 516 Philip Lawson MantzTroop 516 Jacob Harrison WrightTroop 845 Jared Windsor BurkhammerTroop 850 William Acy AkridgeTroop 907 James Weaver BallTroop 907 William Michael DeputyTroop 907 Peter McDermott FritzTroop 907 Matthew Timothy SherwoodTroop 1410 Garrett Scott HawleyTroop 1425 Daniel Joseph NoelTroop 1717 Sean Thomas Kenney

Bull Run DistrictShip 100 Matthew Lee FriedmanTroop 581 Maxwell Connor KutilTroop 581 Cody Bruin McClellanTroop 581 Christopher Jordan MyersTroop 608 Ian Austin Xavier MaddockTroop 670 James Kenneth BocompaniTroop 670 Julian Eduardo BurbanoTroop 670 Gregory Emil KlattTroop 670 Nicholas Paul KlineTroop 670 Kyle Fitzgerald PicotTroop 671 Carter HancockTroop 671 Jarrett James LashTroop 924 William Oeland Denham IVTroop 924 Daniel Vincent MilihramTroop 924 Ian Christopher WinchTroop 1196 Alexander David ConradTroop 1360 Ian Cole UhlerTroop 1362 Nicholas Preston HarrisTroop 1362 William Steven WardTroop 1371 Timothy Ray StallingsTroop 1833 Matthew BlackwellTroop 1833 Iain George MischelTroop 1833 Graeme Thomas MischelTroop 1882 Christian Alexander Saylor

Catoctin Mountain DistrictTroop 243 Charles Peter JohnsonTroop 570 Gabriel A. CarswellTroop 628 Thomas Ryan SalamonTroop 727 Brendan IsaacsonTroop 799 Cruz Junior GallegosTroop 799 Kevin Sean Jaramillo-JimenezTroop 886 Andrew Cole RaynorTroop 1066 Joseph Howard StoneTroop 1070 Tyler Zachary Richmond

Chain Bridge DistrictTroop 106 Sean Matthew GriegTroop 111 Luke Kearney Allen

Troop 128 George A. CarterTroop 128 Jake Andrew HolzapfelTroop 128 Ryan Alexander RiddleTroop 128 Marcus Johnathan RiddleTroop 162 David Stephen MisraTroop 167 Evan Fitzgerald McLeanTroop 505 Jeremiah Robert X BrooksTroop 638 Russell James AdamsTroop 638 Matthew Daniel LeHaneTroop 652 Andrew John GeithmanTroop 652 Jacob Vincent RussoTroop 828 Reilly Cole KartchnerTroop 828 Benjamin Shumway SmithTroop 869 Justin Peter JohnsonTroop 904 Vu NguyenTroop 1130 John William HudsonTroop 1130 Andrew James RyanTroop 1130 Jacob Steven RyanTroop 1916 Hojun Augustine BooTroop 1916 James Eric Foster, Jr.

Colonial DistrictTroop 129 Zachary Paul CattaneoTroop 135 Lachlan KerrTroop 301 Zachary Ryan CooperTroop 301 John James DalyTroop 301 Thomas Drumm VickeryCrew 601 Evan Layne SevillanoTroop 680 Louis Marie Antonie ChapmanTroop 680 John Daniel SchoenewolfTroop 993 Maximilian Boardman WohllebenTroop 996 Kai Ethan RileyTroop 1515 William Humphrey PessaudTroop 1515 Carlos Jose VelezTroop 1519 Richard George TannerTroop 4077 John Patrick MillwardTroop 4077 Gabriel William Bodhi NorrisTroop 4077 Carter James Sibley

George Mason DistrictTroop 13 William Ricker BellTroop 152 Austin N AllisonTroop 152 James Ryan CrowleyTroop 152 Kieran Michael DevanyTroop 152 Benjamin David FybelTroop 152 George Washington Simon Kuhn, JrTroop 152 Matthew James NicklasTroop 152 Alexander Michael PodolnyTroop 152 Tate D. WilhelmTroop 187 John Andrew CarterTroop 187 Phillip Daniel GoyaTroop 187 Sean Jennings NewmanTroop 187 Matthew SchelhornTroop 349 Thomas Allan UngerTroop 681 Seth Austin HardingTroop 895 George Paulson CastilloTroop 895 Brandon Arjay CastilloTroop 895 Tyler John GogalTroop 895 Christopher Michael MarkusTroop 895 Logan Harley NessonTroop 895 Nathan Josiah RoyceTroop 895 James Wallace deLeon SchneiderTroop 918 Mitchell Christian BrazierTroop 918 Daniel Masao MasonTroop 976 Daniel Clayton OConnellTroop 976 Thomas George OlmstedTroop 987 Erik Edward EskelandTroop 987 Timothy Connor FleschTroop 987 Ethan James RichieTroop 987 Matthew Charles RiegelmanTroop 987 Jacob Bruce SternbergTroop 1113 Samuel Howard Fountain IIITroop 1113 James Michael M

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