Next meeting May 7, 2013
Marriott Scout Service Center
9190 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20814-3897

SAVE THE DATE!
CVOA PICNIC JUNE 1, 2013

Get ready for the NCAC-VOA's first Awards Picnic!  On June 1st, the council VOA will be holding a picnic to recognize Venturing Leadership Award recipients, along with other council-own awards.  The event will be held at Burke Lake Park, Fairfax VA which has many activities including volleyball, hiking, disc golf and many more!  We will be holding competitions such as tug-o-war, photo scavenger hunts and other field games.
Program starts at 3 PM, and dinner will begin at 6.  We will be having a potluck style picnic, and crews are encouraged to bring a dish to share.  Registration will soon be available online at $10 per person.  Camping is available through Burke Lake but must be done individually.

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

  Released in January is a 2012-2013 update to the Venturing Standard Operating Procedures (VSOP) located on the Scouting.org Venturing page. The changes are minor -- the concepts of merit and equal representation in the officer-selection process have been clarified.  Also check out the document for VSOP’s Frequently Asked Questions found on the National website Venturing page.

All participants attending this event MUST register by APRIL 12, 2013, two weeks prior to the event – NO EXCEPTIONS!

When- April 26-28, 2013
Where: Sinoquipe Scout Reservation
Mason-Dixon Council
677 Boy Scout Road
Fort Littleton, PA 17223

Participants:
- Venturers - 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade to 20 years of age (inclusive).
- Advisors - 21 years old or up.
All participants must to come with a crew to this event.

Cost covers all meals, entertainment, campsite (for your crew’s tents) or camp tent accommodations, showers, flush toilets, patch and Phenomenon wristband

Have you heard about the History of Scouting Trail in Washington DC? Did you know that BSA began right here in Washington DC?
Opening Is Specifically for NCAC Only!
Registration is for units, groups or individuals
Trail Inaugural Weekend – Memorial Day Weekend
Hikes can be done May 25, 26 or 27, 2013 – Sat. or Sun. or Mon.
SPECIAL Inaugural Trail Medal available by purchase to the FIRST 3,000 to Register & Complete the Colin H. Livingstone Hike

The National Sea Scout Support Committee is please to introduce the New Century Universal Sea Scout Uniform ("NCUSSU").  The NCUSSU is an alternate uniform to the current adult and youth dress and work uniforms. It is intended to make it easy for members of newly formed Sea Scout Ships to outfit themselves in a Sea Scout uniform and may be chosen by any unit new or existing. When chosen by the unit, this universal uniform is worn by all youth and adult Ship members and may serve as both a dress uniform and a work uniform. The New Century Universal Sea Scout Uniform will be included in the next edition of the Sea Scout Manual, No. 33239.

Visit here to learn more about this exciting new option!

Over a dozen people learned to COPE last month! They attended the Spring Instructor training session on March 15th-17th.  We were as lucky as last August; the weather gave us a wide range of challenges outdoors with sunburn on Saturday, frost on the tents at night, and snow during lunch on Sunday.  We now have 6 more Level 1 Instructors and 7 Assistant Instructors (under 18).

The standards for COPE have changed.  The old standards required a Director be on-site to open a course, and that Director could only be trained at National Camping School (NCS).  The new standards created a new role, Program Manager (PM), retitled "Director" as "Level 2 Instructor".  The PM can only be certified by attending NCS, but Councils will be able to train and certify both Level 1 and Level 2 instructors.  The Instructors run the program designed by the PM.  NCAC will have a PM by May of this year.

The COPE/Climbing Committee is working to schedule another Instructor session for the late August/early September time frame. Please let us know if you or anyone in your troop, crew, team, or ship would be interested in attending.

Questions about COPE should be sent through the Director for Camp Snyder, Reggie Cahoon  and CC Tony Waisanen .
Hope to see you on the COPE courses!

The Annual Sea Scout Regatta will be held on May 24 to 27, 2013  at Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown, MD.   It will be attended by about 200 Sea Scouts from all over the Eastern Seaboard.   The week-end will be full of competitive events and social activities.
All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are invited to visit or attend.   Those attending who are between the age of 14 and 21 may compete in all events.   Scouts of other ages may take part in all events except the scored events.   Some of the scored events include races in canoeing, rowing, pulling boat, sailboats, also swimming, knot tying, First Aid, Mariner Quiz, drill, heaving line, boatswain’s chair lift, and much more.
Day visitors are welcome, bring a lunch.   Those attending for the week-end must register and pay all fees.  Contact Regatta Chair Doug Yeckley ,   410-326-429, for a Regatta Boarding Book.
 

This summer Goshen Scout Reservation will become the only camp in the country where crew members are able work on Outdoor Bronze requirements all summer long!

Nationally, less than 2% of Venturers earn advancement each year. At Goshen’s Camp Bowman on the shores of beautiful Lake Merriweather new and experienced crews can jumpstart their advancement program to join this elite group. In just two weeks, Venturers can earn the Outdoor Bronze Award and complete requirements for their Ranger, Gold and Silver Awards. Local crews have been beta-testing the program for three years now and can testify that Venturers are in for a great two weeks of fun and advancement, including the ever-popular COPE program!

Join us at Goshen next summer to take advantage of this unique opportunity and be Prepared. For Adventure.
Please read through the material here and call or email me with any questions you might have.  Gary Carroll , NCAC Goshen Scout Reservation Director, (301)214-9195.  In addition, we are constantly updating and adding new information that is specific to the Venturing program on our website.

FLYER

INTERN OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Marketing, Photography, and Videography
Throughout the year we seek qualified individuals to learn about the opportunities and rewards of serving a non-profit agency.  The potential for three areas are normally available: Marketing/public relations, photography, and videography.  Short-term projects are challenging but can be finished during the summer to help promote Scouting and Goshen Scout Reservation. NCAC strives to make any intern position a rewarding and learning experience.
Website Interns - Currently there is a need for students looking for real-world experience in website development. Website interns may be able to work from home or other location with internet access. Interns will have the opportunity to work on this and other NCAC websites.

Contact: Curtis Pruett, Marketing Director, at 301-214-9114.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Payable
•    Prepare, Verify, and Enter all vouchers, invoices, credit cards, and other items to be paid.
•    Prepare, Verify, Print, and Mail all Account Payable Checks.
•    Work to ensure that our vendor accounts are paid and that resolutions are executed if there is a problem with an account by working with staff and vendors to reconcile missing and unpaid invoices.
•    Maintain 1099 Vendor Histories.
•    Filing of A/P
Budgets
•    Review, input and verification of all District, Council, and Camp Budgets into the G/L system and into Excel spreadsheets.
•    Prepare council budgets, including the -000- (general council) accounts.
•    Review, Analysis, and Close of all District, Council, and Camp Budgets (which includes the entry of Liability Insurance) to ensure that:  vendors and volunteers are paid in a timely fashion, the accounts are accurate, and the journal entries are made that correlate to the event
Year-End
•    Prepare and Print all year-end 1099s.
•    Year-End Reconciliation of Accounts for Audit.
Audit, Internal and External
•    Generate, Analyze, and Distribute charts, graphs, and tables for analysis and review.
•    Keep an eye on depository and prepaid accounts throughout the year for reconciliation as needed.
•    Reconcile difficult accounts.
•    Account, Cost Center, and All Encompassing Reviews to assure accuracy.
•    Monthly General Journal entry.
•    Review, Reconciliation, and Adjustments of Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Operation.
•    Compute and Reconcile All Camps and High Adventure Programs for the audit.
•    Prepare and Explain Audit accounts.
Employee Aide
•    Interpret the meaning of accounting records, reports, and statements.
•    Assist staff with excel and reconciliation problems.
Miscellaneous
•    Prepare and Pay Council Benefits bill.
•    Assist with Conseco Insurance information upkeep.
•    Assist on special programs and projects as requested.
•    General Support and Assist for all other items needed in the department;  including opinion input of difficult situations and proofing of sensitive information;
•    Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CFO/Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Bachelor’s degree with experience in Accounting;
•    Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships;
•    Strong Computer skills: proficiency in Excel and Spreadsheet creation;
•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
•    Strong time management and organizational skills;
•    Strong understanding of budgets and budgeting process;
•    Flexibility with schedule, including the ability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Contact:  Deborah Marino, NCAC Director of Human Resources & Administration, 301-214-9178.

AQUATICS DIRECTORS
Goshen Scout Reservation needs two more Aquatics Directors for this summer. One at Webelos Camp Ross and one for Boy Scout Camp Olmsted. Both camps are located on 450 acre Lake Merriweather near Lexington Virginia. The minimum requirements for Aquatics Director are: at least 21 years old, hold current Lifeguard certification and First Aid/CPR certification. The season runs from approximately June 9 to August 9. Training is provided.
If you know someone who may be interested in one of these positions please have them contact Gary Carroll, NCAC Goshen Scout Reservation Director, (301) 633-5456.