Next meeting February 5, 2013
Marriott Scout Service Center
9190 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20814-3897

SAVE THE DATE!
CVOA PICNIC JUNE 1, 2013
June first will be the first annual NCAC-VOA Venturing picnic. This will be an opportunity for Venturers from across the council to come together for fun and fellowship. More details to come.

National Capital Area Council Venturing Officers' Association
is on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/NCACVOA

When:  Saturday, 9 February 2013, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Who:   High Adventure Trip Leaders and Scouts. Others may sign up on a space-available basis. Class size is limited.
Where: St. Stephen’s UMC, 9203 Braddock Road, Burke, VA  22015
What:  Participants will earn the American Red Cross First Aid-CPR-AED certification. High Adventure crews must have a certified member, but it is a good idea to have several people certified.
Contact:  Philip Sternberg  703-960-0205
Cost:  Thirty ($30.00) dollars covers the cost of materials.  Due by Wednesday, 30 January 2013. Make checks out to “Boy Scout Troop 1131.”  Mail to Philip Sternberg, P.O. Box 4052, Alexandria, VA 22303

BSA Safe Swim Defense (SSD) and Safety Afloat (SA) training is required for any BSA unit conducting swimming or boating activities. Adult leaders supervising a swimming/boating activity must have completed Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat training within the previous two years.
SSD and SA training is available online at scouting.org. In-person training consists of viewing the SSD or SA DVD and answering the interactive questions that are part of the training. The advantage to in-person training is that questions can be asked of the facilitator.  Contact the NCAC Aquatics Committee Chair Mike Meenehan  to arrange in-person training for your Unit.

NCAC also offers this training at Pow Wow and University of Scouting. This training must be presented by qualified trainers.
 

The NCAC Scouting Challenge is a local program started last year to encourage Scouts and leaders at all levels of the program to develop new skills. The challenge for this first quarter of 2013 is “I’m Prepared,” which includes knowing how to “Be Prepared” for natural and man-made disasters, visiting local emergency services providers and receiving training in first aid. Completing this part of the Challenge creates a good foundation for future adventures. Learn more at www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org/Challenge.

For all VPs and District:  Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Commissioners, Membership Chairmen, Finance Chairmen, VC-Program Impact, Activities & Civic Service Chairmen, Advancement & Recognition Chairmen, Leadership Training Chairmen, Venturing Officer Association President/Advisor, Sea Scout Boatswain/Skipper, Camping Representatives and Health & Safety Representatives.

The purpose of these two workshops is to help district-level volunteers fully understand what’s expected of them in their new role and to help us develop ideas for programs which will help to achieve the goals of the NCAC Strategic Plan.

Our Lady of Mercy School
9222 Kentsdale Drive
Potomac, MD 20854

Registration:  http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/keyscouter

If you have come to Camp William B. Snyder for a weekend campout, summer camp or family weekend, or if you just love Camp Snyder and want to be a part of the fun, then come join the Camp Snyder Community Forum on Sunday, February 3 at 2 pm in the Camp Snyder dining hall. There is no need to register for this event. Just "come on down"!

We are looking for people who know how much Camp Snyder has to offer to help invigorate the programs and facilities. If you have great ideas for future programs, we want to hear from you! This gathering will cover program development for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. We will discuss summer camp as well as weekend family camps, weekend unit camping and potential Boy Scout weekend programs.