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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Eagle Scout Extension in 2019

On February 1, 2019, the Boy Scouts of America will begin admitting girls into Scouts BSA. One of the characteristics of Scouting—for over a hundred years—is that no matter when you join, however long you stay, or the rank you attain, the Scouting experience prepares you for life. And for some, the pinnacle of their […]

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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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Adams Eagle Scout Project Award

The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recognizes Eagle Scout Service Projects of “valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout.” For this year, the Eagle Scout must have had his Eagle board of review during 2017 (1 Jan – 31 Dec). Applications due to […]

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Boy Scouts Honor The Wharf

Download Sponsorship Form Each year the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America hosts Character Under Construction, a networking event for the real estate and construction industry, at which we honor one or more persons or companies in the industry. This year, with the support of PN Hoffman and Madison Marquette, instead of honoring […]

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Local Eagle Scout Earns Honor Medal

Courtesy of Keith Gray, Colonial District Chair Recently, I was honored to present the Boy Scouts of America’s Honor Medal to 17-year old Eagle Scout, John Daly, a member of Troop 301 chartered by St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria. The Honor Medal was awarded to John because of his successful rescue of an eleven-year […]

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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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Adams Eagle Scout Award Application Deadline Fast Approaching

Applications due by January 21, 2016 Are you an Eagle Scout, or do you know an Eagle Scout who completed his Board of Review in 2015? Applications for The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award for Eagle Scouts whose Board of Review was held in 2015 […]

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