Jerry Beaulieu began his Scouting experience as a Bobcat in National Area Capital Council (NCAC) Pack 1306 in Potomac. As a member of Troop 30, he joined the Amangamek-Wipit Lodge of the Order of the Arrow and participated in a Philmont trek. In 1981 he became an Eagle Scout, an honor also achieved by his three younger brothers and later his son.
Jerry is an active member of the community participating, over the years, in activities with his church, home owners association, the Montessori school his son attended, and Scouting. He has been the OA Advisor for Potomac Chapter since 2015. Prior to that he served as a Scoutmaster and ASM with Troop 944 in Rockville. As one who loves the outdoors, Jerry earned the Triple-crown –participating in treks to Northern Tier, Philmont, and Sea base. Jerry kept his Vigil in in 2016, and has been recognized with a Potomac District Award of Merit and Bronze Pelican award by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. He was a staff volunteer on three National Jamborees, the World Scouting Jamboree at the Summit in West Virginia, and plans to staff the 2023 Jamboree.
Over the years Jerry has mentored many Arrowmen and Scouts, helping them become leaders, effective planners, and good citizens. None of this would have been possible without the support of his wife Dani who also enjoys travel and camping -albeit in more comfort than a typical Scouting adventure.
Congratulations to Jerry 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
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. 
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.
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.