Potomac District, National Capital Area Council, BSA
January 1, 2016
Contents
Klondike Derby
Scout Sunday
Kent Sneed
Patuxent National Wildlife
Refuge
University of Scouting
District Life-to-Eagle
Workshop
Pinewood Derby
Workshop
Major District Calendar
Dates 2015-16
Sources and Resources
Quick Links
Potomac District WWW
Potomac District, National Capital
Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Follow Us on Facebook
Klondike Derby registration is open. The event will be January 15-17 at
Little Bennett Regional Park. Please visit our webpage to sign up.
National Capital Area
Council
Klondike Derby : Information and Registration
Calendar
To register to be on staff for the Klondike Derby: Here
Brochures/ Flyers
Webelos Dens are invited to attend Saturday, January 16th. This is a
great opportunity to meet local Troops and see them in action.
Register here
Archive of Past
NewsFlash issues
Quick Links
Potomac District WWW
Scouters,
Happy New Year !
Your New Year will be much happier if you get your recharter
packets duly registered with the NCAC and Potomac District.
The Editor
Klondike Derby
Contact Rachel Krishnan directly by email
at KlondikeDerby@gmail.com for more information.
Follow Us on Facebook
Scouters, get in touch with program chairman Earl Smith, to man the
stations.
National Capital Area
Council
Scout Sunday
Most Scout Sunday observances will be held February 8. Attend the
place of worship of your choice. Recall that "A Scout is Reverent"
Calendar
Brochures/ Flyers
Archive of Past
NewsFlash issues
Event Sponsors
Kent Sneed
Kent Sneed, who has been our Senior District Executive for nearly
two years, is moving along to a new post at Truman International. He
leaves fond memories here.
Let Kent know you valued his service with us. Drop him a note of
appreciation at KentSneed@gmail.com.
Ed.
Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge
Visit Our Sponsor
Not Just for Cubs
See the calendar of events in "sources and resources" below. And
follow their web site for current and future program ideas.
Ed.
University of Scouting sponsored by National Capital Area Council
Premier training and social event of this year and any year.
February 27, 2016
Register on line.
Ed.
Potomac District Life-to-Eagle Workshop
George Gadbois notes this event for the benefit of all in our district.
When:
Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Where:
Holy Cross School (Lewis Hall)
4900 Strathmore Avenue
Garrett Park, MD 20896
Presenters:
Mr. Byron Lord, Eagle Chairman, Potomac District Advancement Committee
George Gadbois, Chairman, Potomac District Advancement Committee gdbsjr@aol.com
The Potomac District Advancement and Recognition Committee's (ARC) Life to
Eagle (L2E) Conference is designed to provide a Scout with the information,
procedures, and guidance he needs to have the opportunity to successfully
advance to the rank of Eagle Scout. This conference is basically a must (not a
requirement) for LIFE Scouts who are planning to earn the rank of Eagle Scout
and is recommended for STAR Scouts who are about to earn LIFE and quickly
traveling along the path to Eagle.
Conference content will cover the most current requirements and latest District
procedures in these four main areas:
1. The seven application requirements
2. The Eagle Service Project and completing the most current workbook
3. Completing the most current Eagle Scout Rank Application
4. Eagle Court of Honor information
Please download and read the following reference materials prior to attending
the conference
* 2015 Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook. reference page for all NCAC
Eagle resources
*Pre-registration is not required--All are welcome!
*This is a Class A uniformed event.
George Gadbois, Jr.
dvancement Chair, Potomac District
Pinewood Derby Workshop -- January 23
Dear Cub Scout Pack Leaders & Families,
Cub Scout Pack 706 from Our Lady of Mercyin Potomac, Maryland, will be
conducting our annual Pinewood Derby Workshop on Saturday, January
23, 2016.
This is an opportunity of your boys to complete the major tasks of
designing and building their PWD cars. For one day, our cafeteria
becomes a fully equipped woodworking shop, with a series of work
stations staffed by experienced volunteers for: car design, band saws to
cut out the basic shape, powers sanders for rough sanding, a hand
sanding area, drill presses or insert weights and finally a weight station
with precision scales for weighing cars and adding weight as necessary.
We strive to improve the workshop every year. We welcome suggestions
and recommendations from past participants that may improve the
workshop experience. This year, we will once again be able to provide
lead weights, but availability in future years is uncertain. We will have a
small number of official Pinewood Derby car kits available for sale,
however we recommend that you purchase car kits by the case from the
Scout Store to ensure availability and the lowest price for your
Pack. Also, take advantage of the many websites with design ideas and
tips for building fast cars!
The cost is the same as last year, $10 per car builder, including any nonCub Scout brothers and sisters who participate. We invest a substantial
portion of our revenue each year in replacing or upgrading our extensive
array of woodworking equipment, as well as the ever-greater cost of lead
weights.
In order to ensure a smooth flow of car builders, we require that you
make a reservation for your Pack.
Please designate your first, second, and third choice of time
slots. Please also estimate the number of car builders from your
Pack.
We will be assigning Packs a time slot on the hour and half hour. Time
slots are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once we have
reached capacity, we will stop accepting reservations. Please ask your
Pack to adhere to your Pack's scheduled time-slot. Please notice the
time slots currently "Available" below.
The time slots are wide open at this time, but it fills up every year, so
please get back to us soon!
8:00 AM
"Available"
8:30 AM
"Available"
9:00 AM
"Available"
9:30 AM
"Available"
10:00 AM
"Available"
10:30 AM
"Available"
11:00 AM
"Available"
11:30 AM
"Available"
12:00 noon
"Available"
12:30 PM
"Available"
1:00 PM
"Available"
1:30 PM
"Available"
2:00 PM
"Available"
2:30 PM
Pack 706 (30 boys)
Please contact me as soon as possible to reserve your time slot. We will
open for business at 8:00 AM with the last group starting at 2:30 PM. We
look forward to seeing you!
Best regards,
Chris MacNamara
Cubmaster, Pack 706
Work 703-734-8075
Cell 301-704-8252
chris_Macnamara@ML.com
(UPDATE) -- Major Calendar Dates 2015-16 - Potomac District &
Council
Pinewood Derby Workshop. January 23
ROUNDTABLES and OA Chapter Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of month - except July
EVENTS:
Jan. 15-17 - Klondike Derby - POC Rachel Krishnan. Earl Smith
January 23 Pinewood Derby CONSTRUCTION workshop - POC Chris
MacNamara (Pack 706)
February 6 - Boy Scout Merit Badge Day - POC Brian McGahey
April 8-10 -- Spring Order of the Arrow Ordeal - POC Jerry Beaulieu
April 16 - District Pinewood Derby RACE - POC Dave Fitch
May 3 - District Adult Leader Recognition Dinner - POC Kent Sneed
May 10 - Program Launch - POC Geoffrey Wolfe
May 14 - Billy Goat hike - POC Jerry Beaulieu
TBD - Summer 2016 - Potomac Cub Day Camp
CUB LEADER TRAINING:
Feb. 27 - University of Scouting - including BALOO
Mar. 12 - BALOO
Apr. 10 - BALOO
BOY SCOUT ADULT LEADER TRAINING:
Feb. 27 - University of Scouting
March 5 - Scout Leader Specific (indoor)
April 12 & 19 - Scout Leader Specific (indoor)
April 17, 23 & 24 - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) - campout
Apr. 31- May 1 and June 3-5
June 3-4 - Wood Badge, Intro. Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) - campout
VENTURING ADULT LEADER TRAINING:
Feb. 27 - University of Scouting
March 5 - Venturing Specific
Charter Organization Representative (COR) Training
March 5, 2016
Order of the Arrow
November 1, 2015 Election season opened and continues through May
31, 2016, per George Gadbois.
Apr. 8-10, 2015, Spring Order of the Arrow Ordeal - POC Jerry Beaulieu
Entire Training Calendar online
Sources and Resources for the Potomac District
Events in Maryland: http://www.visitmaryland.org/events-calendar
Rain Barrel Service Project, A brief description of a service project open
to scouts and Scouters in our district.
Digital Merit Badge Pamphlets
Flyer for 2017 Jamboree
General information
- Montgomery Service Area Training Calendar
- http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/
Adults: Under the category of "Citizenship in the Community and the
Nation," please see the linked Note from the Board of Elections
Montgomery Parks FALL GUIDE 2015 -http://www.montgomeryparks.org/activities/program_guides.shtm
Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge, Public Programs
Events Calendar
Yours in Scouting,
Jim Schleckser, District Chair, 301-641-6174
Mike Saunders, District Commissioner
Geoffrey Wolfe, Newsletter Editor
Kent Sneed, District Director, 513-551-9262
Erin Gillette, District Executive, 202-744-0439
Representing the Potomac District
National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America