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Cynthia Griffiths

Scouting America National Capital Area Council Announces 2025 NOESA Award Honorees

April 10, 2025 by Cynthia Griffiths

Arlington, VA – April 7, 2025 – Scouting America National Capital Area Council is proud to announce the 2025 National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) recipients. This prestigious award was established in 2010, the Centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, to recognize Eagle Scouts who had achieved prominence in their professional careers and civic life and to highlight to our Nation the tremendous contributions of those who had achieved the Eagle rank.

The awards will be presented at a dinner held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. The evening will begin with a reception from 6:00-6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

John Montgomery, NOESA Committee Chair and past honoree shared the following about the selection of Award recipients, “NOESA recipients inspire others through their positive actions, accomplishments, and contributions to their communities. They are indeed Scouting’s and America’s best.”

This year’s honorees include:

· Stephen Carey – Chairman & Founder, Potomac Strategic Development Co. LLC

· Dr. Thomas Cochran – Senior Scientist & Director of the Nuclear Program, Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

· Chris Marston – Principal, Election CFO, LLC

· James Mendelsohn – Founder & Managing Director, Proximo Capital

· Richard Meyers – Former Forensic Chemist, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

· David Ralston Jr. – Retired Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

· Buddy Rizer – Executive Director, Loudoun County Department of Economic Development

· Christian Tabash – Olympic Rower, Team U.S.A

· Bryan Tramont – Managing Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP

· Jason Wright – Managing Partner, Ariel Investments, Former NFL Player

· Andrew York – Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Tyson Foods, Inc.

When asked about the impact of Scouting on his life, Honoree Brian Tramont said, “The Scouting experience gave me the skills as a leader and as a servant and a community minded person that has shaped all of my achievements since.”

Past recipients of NOESA include industry CEOs, university deans, federal officials, leaders from local and state government (mayors, city managers, state delegates, state supreme court justices), association presidents, and senior leaders from the military, science, technology, medicine, and law. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.ncacscouting.org/NOESA. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

CONTACT: Cynthia Griffiths 301-214-9104

 

Filed Under: Press Releases

Spring 2025 Family Camp Weekends

February 8, 2025 by Cynthia Griffiths

Spring Family Camp

Join us for fun for all ages at one of our camps. With archery, climbing, and more fun activities, it’s a weekend experience you won’t want to miss!

GOSHEN SCOUT RESERVATION

Registration is open now for Goshen Scout Reservation’s Memorial Day Family Camp:

Dip your toes in the lake, spend your time at the ranges, make crafts, or fly through the air on the Giant Swing at Goshen Family Camp: www.gotogoshen.org/family-camp

CAMP WILLIAM B. SNYDER

Registration will open for Camp William B. Snyder’s Spring Family Camps in April and May on February 25, 2025.

Enjoy outdoor activities like BB’s and Archery, build family projects at Michael’s Woodshop, climb the Scouterhorn tower, and more Snyder Family Camp: www.gotosnyder.org/year-round-events/bulls-eye-family-camping/

Filed Under: At Camp

NCAC Scouts Honor Former President Carter

January 9, 2025 by Cynthia Griffiths

On January 7, 2025, NCAC Scouts and leaders from Troop 500, Troop 544, and Troop 98 in Washington, D.C., and Troop 1107 in Springfield, VA, paid their respects as former President Jimmy Carter was lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Lying in state in the United States is the rare honor either authorized by a congressional resolution or approved by the congressional leadership, for a deceased member of government (or former member) whereby his or her remains are placed in the rotunda of the United States.

It is fitting that a contingent from the National Capital Area Council honored Jimmy Carter in this way as he was a long-time and dedicated Scout leader serving as a Cubmaster, Troop Committee Member, Committee Chair, Scoutmaster, and Exploring Advisor who demonstrated the Scout Oath and Law throughout his life.

Bryan Martin Firvida, Scoutmaster of Troop 98 and NCAC Executive Board Member, said, “As a group, we came to a Scout Salute three times for President Carter to represent the three parts of the Scout Oath. President Carter certainly fulfilled his Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others, and Duty to Self, and set an example for all of us to strive for. I must admit that each time we held our Scout Salute, a shiver of emotion went down my spine.”

“Our honor guard at the Rotunda in the US Capitol was absolutely spectacular, and spine chilling for me as we were saluting the President. You can all be very proud of our Scouts. To me, high adventure aside, this is part of what Scouting is all about,” Jay Eidson, NCAC International Representative.

 

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A delegation of scouts from Scouting America’s National Capitol Area Council troops salutes as they pay their respects in front of the flag-draped casket at the Lying in State Ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC on January 8, 2025. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Samuel Corum / AFP) (Photo by SAMUEL CORUM/AFP via Getty Images) (SAMUEL CORUM/AFP via Getty Images)

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Filed Under: Scouting Programs, Top Story

Local Scouts Bring Community Together to Help End Hunger

October 24, 2024 by Cynthia Griffiths

Local Scouts Bring Community Together to Help End Hunger

Scouts Ask for Public to Support Virtual and Doorstep Food Collection Drive 

OCTOBER 24, 2024, WASHINGTON, DC— For 38 years, Scouts have collected food for families experiencing food insecurity in the greater Washington, DC region. As part of “Scouting For Food,” Scouting America National Capital Area Council (NCAC) is walking through the local community collecting directly from their neighbors in their annual effort to help alleviate hunger throughout the region.

After notifying neighbors with post notes, flyers, and virtual advertisements about the collection in their neighborhoods on November 2, 2024, Scouts will mobilize on November 9, 2024 to collect non-perishable food items. If a notification is received, residents are asked to participate by placing their donated food items on their doorstep in bags or boxes to aid in the collection process.

Scouting for Food is one of the largest annual food drives in the metropolitan area. Scouts of all ages, from 5 to 20 years old, will participate in Scouting for Food throughout the District of Columbia; the Maryland counties of Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s; and the Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Caroline, King George, Stafford, Culpeper, as well as the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, Manassas Park and Fredericksburg.

If charitable neighbors do not receive a notice at their door, contributions can be made through the virtual Scouting for Food campaign. Partnering with You Give Goods, NCAC has created 19 virtual food drives that will benefit specific nonprofit food pantries throughout the region. The virtual food drives can be found at: https://yougivegoods.com/campaign/view/657

The yearly campaign meets the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, “…to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law” and specifically the part of the Scout Oath that states, “…to help other people at all times.”

“In 2023 Scouts collected over 537,000 pounds of food for families experiencing food insecurity across our council territory,” said Mario A. Pérez, CEO and Scout Executive of Scouting America National Capital Area Council. “We know that almost 1.5 million people in our region are struggling with hunger. Through Scouting for Food, our Scouts, their parents, and adult leaders endeavor to live up to the Scout Law and be helpful by serving their community. Scouting America aims to prepare young people for lives of impact and purpose. This service project demonstrates our commitment to this aim.”

According to the Capital Area Food Bank’s 2024 Annual Hunger Report, “37% of the Washington region – nearly 1.5 million people – didn’t always know where their next meal would come from at some point last year. That’s an increase of 5 percentage points from last year, when 32% of households in the region experienced food insecurity during 2023.”

Scouting for Food is held every fall prior to Thanksgiving. Local food banks rely on the efforts of the Scouts to stock their shelves for the upcoming holiday months when food demands are the highest. Scouts depend on the community to support the effort. Healthy, nonperishable items needed include canned protein (tuna, salmon, chicken); peanut butter; grains (pasta, whole grain pasta, brown & white rice); whole grain hot & cold cereals (multi-grain, low sugar cereals, oatmeal); canned vegetables; and canned fruits.

Scouting for Food is made possible in part by a grant from the Safeway Foundation.

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About Scouting America

Scouting America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” The Scouting organization is composed of more than 1 million youth members between the ages of 5 and 21 and more than 628,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. Since its inception in 1910, more than 130 million young men and women have participated in the Scouting program. More than 35 million adult volunteers have helped carry out the organization’s mission. For more, please visit www.Scouting.org.

Scouting America National Capital Area Council (NCAC) was organized in 1911 and today stands as one of the oldest and largest councils in America. Scouts from the NCAC do over 370,000 hours of community service each year. NCAC prepares youth for life through outstanding programs that inspire, build character and instill the values that young people need to succeed today. That includes everything from camping and hiking, to community service and leadership development. Each Scout gains experiences that not only help them when they are young, but stay with them throughout their adult lives, helping them grow into adults that respect their family, community, religion, country and themselves which we refer to as the “Scouting Edge.” For more information, please visit www.NCACBSA.org.

Filed Under: Press Releases

Scouts Experience Memorable Day with the Nats

August 7, 2024 by Cynthia Griffiths

On Sunday, August 4, 2024 the Washington Nationals welcomed National Capital Area Council to Scout Day as they took on the Milwaukee Brewers and won! Scouts were excited to see Scouting displayed on the stadium’s scoreboard.

The special adventure began with the exclusive opportunity to parade around the field before the game from the vantage point usually reserved for Major League Baseball players and staff.

One of the day’s highlights was when a Scout, Colin from Cub Scout Pack 295, had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. He delivered the pitch to home plate with impressive accuracy earning applause from the crowd.

Greeting the Nats Line up as they ran onto the field was Cub Scout Pack 295 and Scouts BSA Troop 1396.

The line-up delivery was made by Maxine from Cub Scout Pack 436. She and the Nationals Manager delivered the list to the umpire at home plate.

Finish Line Ribbon Holders for the Presidents Race were Laurel and Camden. This event is held in the 4th inning of every game since 2006. George won!

This annual event was a collaborative effort by the Washington Nationals and National Capital Area Council, Scouting America to provide an experience to remember. Thank you to the Nats for sharing the joy of baseball!

 

Filed Under: Adventure

Join the Scout-tober Fest Fall Fun!

July 16, 2024 by Cynthia Griffiths

Calling all Scouts, friends, and family! Get your tickets for the Scout-tober Fest, our special Council-wide fall event.

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Camp William B. Snyder, 6100 Antioch Rd, Haymarket, Virginia 20169

Day Pass Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Overnight Camping Options:  Units wishing to camp, we have room for 13 Cub Scout packs in the sites, all Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts and Venturers will be given space of their very own in the camporee field.

TICKETS AND REGISTRATION

ACTIVITIES:

  • Hay Rides: Enjoy this special tour around camp, no walking required!
  • Archery: Test your aim and focus on the archery range. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned archer, this activity might create some bullseye moments!
  • STEM Activities: Immerse yourself in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with our hands-on activities that offer the chance to learn, create, and explore while having a blast because there will be rockets!
  • Human foosball tournament: Can your team of 6-8 Scouts be the Scout-tober Fest champion?
  • GAGA Ball Tournament: Is one of your Scouts a master gaga ball player? Be sure to sign them up for our tournament with an opportunity to win an awesome prize!
  • Climbing Wall (weather permitting): Get to the top of the Scouterhorn.
  • Crafts:  We always have lots of way to be creative!

This is the perfect chance to invite friends and family to a Scout event and have a good time outdoors. 

Scout-tober Fest 2024 flier

 

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Schedule of events

Friday: Camper-only movie night sunset in the Amphitheater.

Saturday

10 am-5 pm Open program

(Areas will open as close staff are available and to allow staff breaks).

10 am rosters for human Foosball and Gaga ball tournaments are due at the check-in station.

12-1 pm lunch (activity areas will close on a rotating schedule to allow staff to eat)

1 pm GAGA ball tournament (Cub Scouts), Foosball tournament (Scouts BSA+)

3 pm GAGA ball tournament (Scouts BSA+), Foosball tournament (Cub Scouts)

8 pm Closing show in the amphitheater

*All activities are subject to change due to weather conditions..

TICKETS AND REGISTRATION

Filed Under: Events and Trainings

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