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New High Adventure Camp in West Va & Home of National Scout Jamboree |
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Written by John Yates, Jr.
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Monday, 30 November 2009 13:39 |
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"The world will soon be coming to West Virginia!" That was the pronouncement of National Executive Board member Jack Furst as the Boy Scouts of America formally unveiled The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. The new site will be home to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, future jamborees, a national high-adventure base, and other innovative programs.
The West Virginia site, in the New River Gorge Area, was chosen from 80 proposals in 28 states during a more than 18 month long process. The Reserve will be built near the town of Mt. Hope in Fayette County which is northeast of Beckley, WV. The location borders more than 70,000 acres of National Park Service property, meaning Boy Scouts will have more trails to hike, more rocks to climb and more whitewater to paddle. Construction work is set to start next Spring 2010 on the new National Scouting Center.
When it's finished in 2013, the 10,600 acre site will become the fourth high adventure base for the Boy Scouts of America and the permanent home of the National Scout Jamboree. The three existing high adventure bases for the Boy Scouts are located in New Mexico, Minnesota and Florida. Together, they draw 50,000 young people every year with some 20,000 others on a wait list.
The development of the new site is possible because of a $50 million gift from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation. It is the largest gift ever in the history of the Boy Scouts. Stephen Bechtel, whose company is an engineering and construction company, is an Eagle Scout and says he traces a lot of the skills he's used in his adult life back to his time in the Boy Scouts. The new site will officially be named "The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve."
The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve will be located off of Route 19 at Glen Jean and Mount Hope, between Route 19 and the New River. Some of the land is reclaimed mine property. Detailed plans for the site are still being finalized. The goal is to finish work there in time for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 December 2009 22:39 |
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Goose Creek District - October Newsletter |
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Written by John Yates, Jr.
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Thursday, 08 October 2009 12:03 |
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News:
Note: Starting next year (2010), all Troop Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Committee Chairs in the NCAC will all be required to be “trained” (complete all required training), otherwise the Troop will not be able to be re-chartered for 2011.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 13:30 |
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Goose Creek District Sept Newsletter |
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Written by John Yates, Jr.
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009 15:49 |
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1. Camp Snyder now has a COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course:
see: http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=16583&orgkey=1933
May be worth checking out, the Troop could either make a day trip there or camp overnight.
"Registration: Please contact the (NCAC) Program Department at 301-214-9156."
2. Also, Goose Creek District has issued their newsletter - attached. it includes changes in advancement requirements and upcoming events. It is also on their website. See:
2010 Rank Requirement Changes
The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will soon be available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.
Tenderfoot
- A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
Second Class
- A Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
- He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
- He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
- He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.
First Class
- An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.
- He must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
Life
- A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.
Star, Life, and Eagle
- Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace trainer are two new leadership positions.
The current requirements remain in effect until December 31, 2009. These changes are effective on January 1, 2010. There is no grandfathering on rank requirements like there is with Merit Badges. If you are not the next rank on January 1, 2010 you must use the new requirements. Troops and Crews should be planning their advancement programs to incorporate these requirements although they are not required until 1-1-2010.
John Yates
703-623-9837
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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 12:02 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 01 May 2009 11:39 |
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The Loudoun County Health Department encourages anyone with influenza-like illness to follow these standard guidelines: - If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Sneeze and cough into your upper sleeve, not your hands.
- Wash your hands often, scrubbing your hands together for 20 seconds with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
See www.loudoun.gov for more information about the H1N1 virus. |
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