Category: Advancement and Recognition

Announcing Internet Advancement 2.0

The BSA announced they will soon be releasing Internet Advancement 2.0 (formerly referred to as “Scoutbook Lite”).  This will impact all Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships currently reporting advancement via Internet Advancement.  Exploring Posts will continue using Internet Advancement 1.0. This upgrade will provide a web based interface better designed to function on any platform, […]

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2018 Silver Beaver Recipients Announced

Register Now For The Silver Beaver  Court of Honor BE PART OF THE SILVER BEAVER CLUB!!! The National Capital Area Council, BSA is happy to announce the 2018 Captain John B. Montgomery Class of Silver Beavers. The Council Court of Honor is set for Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Camp William B. Snyder. Please join us in […]

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NCAC Cubmaster Receives George Meany Award

SAG-AFTRA Washington Mid-Atlantic Local Business Representative Jess W. Speaker, III received the George Meany Award last Thursday. Speaker is the founding Cubmaster of Pack 1683 in Springfield, VA, an Assistant Roundtable Commissioner, member of Actors’ Equity Association since 2001 and Business Representative for SAG-AFTRA since 2014.  Speaker (right) was nominated for this award – which […]

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Jan 1, 2017 New Requirements for All Boy Scouts

Starting January 1, 2017 all Boy Scouts MUST transition to the 2016 requirements regardless of rank.  Scouts will receive credit for any requirements where the wording has not changed, even if it was previously for a different rank. 2016 Boy Scout Rank Requirements – Printable Insert 2016 Boy Scout requirements FAQs On January 1, 2017, […]

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Cub Scout Advancement Modifications Made

Cub Scout Advancement Modifications Made The BSA has announced modifications to adventure requirements in response to feedback from den leaders who have run the new Cub Scouting program for a year. Dens may begin using the modified requirements immediately as they begin working on their next adventure. Click here for the complete list of modifications.

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