The National Capital Area Council is pleased to announce Stuart Goins as the new Director of Field Services effective May 1, 2023.
Since 2021, Goins has served as the Scout Executive/CEO of Tuscarora Council in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Previously, he was the Director of Field Service for Quivira Council in Wichita, Kansas from 2019 to 2021. Past experience also includes Assistant Scout Executive for Norwela Council in Shreveport, LA and District Director in the Sam Houston Area Council in Houston, TX.
Goins has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA. He grew up in Louisiana and was a Scout. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow, is Wood Badge trained, and is a James E. West Fellow.
“Everyone involved with Stuart’s interview process connected with his welcoming personality,” said Mario A. Pèrez, NCAC Scout Executive/CEO. “We know his years of experience will benefit the NCAC. We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Stuart Goins to NCAC’s leadership team.”
Calder Griffiths was a Scout in the National Capital Area Council for 12 years earning the rank of Eagle Scout, serving as Senior Patrol Leader, and joining the Order of the Arrow. He has seven years experience working at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center with specific responsibility for the skatepark for two years. Currently, he is pursuing a degree at Salisbury University with majors in Outdoor Education Leadership and Accounting. After attending BSA summer camps for nine years and day camps for five years, he looks forward to providing an excellent experience at Camp Snyder this summer.
Joey McNally is a recent college graduate from Salisbury University with a degree in Geography and a minor in Environmental Studies. He has a passion for the outdoors and environment. He enjoys camping trips and held a position as an intern in stream restoration last summer. He has experience in working with youth as a tutor and as a volunteer at his local church’s child development area. He is excited to be at Camp Snyder this summer and wants assure a fun and memorable camp experience as Program Director this summer.
Last week, NCAC’s STEM programs participated in the Rockville Science Center (RSC) grand “re-opening” celebration. Our STEM Scouts and STEM Explorers joined dignitaries, including Rockville Mayor, representatives from the Rockville City Council, Montgomery County Council, and Rockville Chamber of Commerce, to present Post 1010’s Advisor and RSC President, Bob Ekman, with six awards. NBC anchor Melissa Mollett emceed the event, spoke of her own children’s interest in science, and chatted with our representing Explorers, Scouts, and advisors.
During NCAC’s Lion pilot program, Kiprian (Kip) Mosholder started his Lion Year at Pack 1156 in the Goose Creek District. His family moved out to the Haymarket, VA area, going into his Tiger year, and have been with Pack 107 in Prince William District ever since.
Kiprian and his family were introduced to Scouting at a parade. Kiprian recalls, “A Boy Scout walked up to me and handed me a piece of candy. I said to my Dad, I want to do that too!” He is the first in Pack 107 to have completed all six ranks. When asked about his inspiration to pursue all six ranks he shared, “I guess I just, kept going and never gave up. And now all my friends are in the Pack too. It’s also been super cool to go on all of these adventures like indoor skydiving at iFly, getting to spend the night at the Air and Space Museum, and getting to sleep on a pirate ship! I have really enjoyed spending time with my friends and recently I got to lead some of the meetings.” The biggest lesson Kiprian learned was, “Always do your best and never give up. Because if you can do both of those skills you can have a happy, healthy life.”
He and a few other Scouts from Pack 107 are on track to earn the Supernova Award as well. When asked what’s next for him in Scouting, Kiprian shared, “Going for Eagle! I’m really excited, I want to do Sea Base! This one time I was looking at the Boy Scout magazine, and I saw kids jumping off a cliff into a lake. Ever since then, I’ve always wanted to do that! So I’m excited for the adventures ahead.”
