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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.

Equity – Community Listening Sessions

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The NCAC Equity Committee is holding three listening sessions, and is inviting NCAC leaders to participate. We want to hear from you!

Kindly register in advance via the ZOOM links below and indicate your preferred break-out session. Thank you for joining us!

 

Session One:
Monday April 25th, 6-7:30pm
Topics: gender (girls/women), financial/socio-economic, general
https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfu6prD4vHdH8s36BODnTfoutoKHiijVW

 

Session Two:
Sunday May 22nd, 3-4:30pm
Topics: LGBTQIA (gender identity), race/ethnicity (language/citizenship), general
https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOygpjspGtVN1_OAQh1y4f3O5hwqU1t2

 

Session Three:
Wednesday June 1, 7:30-9:30pm
Topics: ability (physical/intellectual/emotional), religion/ethical value system, general
https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdu-qqjktHNK-xZMTfcBUqNbttrO0ZyxR

 

 

NCAC Announces 2022 Silver Beaver Class

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National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce the 2022 Class of Silver Beavers. The Silver Beaver Award is a distinguished service award presented at the local level.

Recipients of this award are adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth both in and out of Scouting. They have given hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service to our community. The members of this year’s class are:

Class Honoree: Jon Baake

Mary Abe
Gerard Beaulieu III
David Bloxsom
Shawn Carroll
Maria Cooper
William Dubishar
Phil Jackson
Susan Lichtman
William McDonnell
Fran O’Reilly
David Rockwell
Brian Summers Sr.

These community leaders will be recognized at the Council Court of Honor in May 22, 2022 at 2:00pm at Camp Snyder. Registration is online!

Training session for Outdoor Ethics Guides & their Advisors

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We all know about the Outdoor Ethics Guide position and have seen the Handbook, but how do you actually operationalize this position of responsibility to have the greatest positive impact in your unit? Join Outdoor Ethics Guides and adult advisors for an in-person session on Saturday March 26 at 4-6pm to learn best practices, meet other Outdoor Ethics Guides and adult advisors, share experiences, discuss ways to overcome challenges, and create a network of Outdoor Ethics Guides across NCAC.

This session is open to current and future Outdoor Ethics Guides and their adult advisors. Ideally scouts and their advisors will attend together but attendance of both is not a requirement to attend.

Saturday March 26
4-6pm
Vale United Methodist Church, 11528 Vale Rd, Oakton, VA 22124

Register: https://scoutingevent.com/082-57314

NYLT Summer Registration Opens Saturday March 5th @ 10AM

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Scouts ready to attend National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) are encouraged to sign up early. Recent courses have filled quickly. Registering as soon as the site opens could ensure a slot on the course of your choice.

2022 Course Schedule:
22-2: June 19-24 @ Camp Snyder, VA
22-3: June 26- July 1 @ Cheltenham, MD
22-4: July 24-29 @ Camp Snyder, VA*
22-5: July 24-29 @ Camp Snyder, VA*
* courses running concurrently

REGISTER HERE: https://scoutingevent.com/082-49373

WHAT IS NYLT?
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting 6-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Scouts who have completed their unit’s introduction to leadership course, have been practicing these skills, and are ready for the next level of training should attend NYLT once they meet all Eligibility Requirements.

FAQ
Q. How quickly will slots fill?
A. While we are never sure, last summer’s courses filled very quickly and Winter course filled in a matter of hours. We have increased the number of participant slots to try and give as many Scouts the opportunity to attend NYLT as possible. We strongly recommend registering early to lock in your slot.

Q. What will your masking, distancing and other covid policies be this summer?
A. We will follow the covid protocols NCAC has in place for Council programs.

Download the 2022 Flyer at:
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/sMxafzMLXN1P8TjPqhar9DYP