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Archives for May 2022

Meet 2022 Silver Beaver Class Honoree Jon Baake

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Jon Baake has served as an adult leader in Scouting for over 40 years. He is presently, the Provost of the NCAC University of Scouting; an Assistant Council Commissioner for Special Events; the Western Shore District Training Chair; a unit commissioner and a troop committee member. He has served as an Assistant Council commissioner for two service areas, District commissioner, District Vice Chair of Membership, Vice Chair of Administration, numerous training positions, Troop Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, and pack den leader. He has served as an Assistant Scoutmaster and on staff at six consecutive National Scout Jamborees. He has the Wood Badge and has served on staff on three Wood Badge courses. He and holds the District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver Award, and the OA Vigil Honor.
 
In 2012 Jon received the NCAC Lifetime Achievement Award for Program Scouters. Professionally, Jon retired as CIO with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and as a Col, US Army Reserve. Jon and his wife Pamela have a daughter and a son, Kent, who is an Eagle Scout.
Congratulations to Jon and the 2022 Silver Beaver Class! Please join us on May 22, 2022 at Camp Snyder for this special Court of Honor. To purchase your ticket, visit https://scoutingevent.com/082-58006.

Meet 2022 Silver Beaver Recipient Mary Carpenter Abe

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Mary Carpenter Abe (Aah-bay) has been involved in the scouting movement since 1993 when her kindergarten daughter, Lynn, came home from school with a flyer and said, “Mom, can we go find out about scouting?” A meeting at Lynn’s elementary school led to 13 years as a Girl Scout Troop leader plus 3 years as Service Unit Manager.

In 1999, when son, Tom, was in first grade, Mary joined Boy Scouts of America as a Tiger parent and then as a Den Leader, equipment transport specialist, and eventually Committee Chair. In 2006, Dorothy Lanning recruited Mary to replace her as Unit Commissioner for units at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church. Mary has continued in Commissioner service ever since, eventually becoming an Assistant District Commissioner in White Oak District. In recent years, Mary has specialized in Recharter activities.

Before her involvement with scouting, Mary worked as a mechanical engineer for the Department of Energy and U.S. Army Research Laboratory.  Her Bachelor of Science degree was awarded from Harvey Mudd College where she met her husband of 38 years, Dave Abe.

Mary serves as Director of Christian Formation, specializing in ministry to children, youth, and families, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Beltsville, Maryland. She also has been active in PTA activities and leadership, filling such positions as volunteer coordinator, PTSA president, and cluster coordinator for Montgomery County Council of PTAs.

Mary’s life has been guided by doing her duty to God and country and helping other people at all times.

Congratulations to Mary and the 2022 Silver Beaver Class! Please join us on May 22, 2022 at Camp Snyder for this special Court of Honor. To purchase your ticket, visit https://scoutingevent.com/082-58006.

Congratulations to the 9 new 🦅 Eagles Scouts!

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The monthly NCAC Potomac District Eagle Board of Review for 9 Scouts was held tonight.

Congratulations to all the new 🦅 Eagles Scouts and their proud parents, with special thanks to the Scouters, the EBOR Chairs and those who assisted theses 9 Scouts on their journey to the 🦅 Eagles rank!

Last but not least Potomac District cannot put this monthly inevent without the leadership and time devoted by Larry McNiece, Potomac District Eagle Chair!

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