Boy Scout Troop 58 - Ashburn, VA

HA NT District Virtual Training Session
2020-04-25 09:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | freeconferencecall.com details below
***IMPORTANT: PLEAE READ THE BELOW MESSAGE & ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 4/25***
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NT Trekkers,

I hope you and your families continue to be safe and that all this madness breaks up in time for you to enjoy your Northern Tier High Adventure trek this summer. Keep an eye on the NT website for their updates (https://www.ntier.org/).

We are going to continue to do our best to ensure you and your crews are fully prepared for your adventure. We are ready to teach you virtually on Saturday, 25 April, 9:00am-1:00pm using freeconferencecall.com. We have pictures, videos, tips, considerations, recommendations, and experiences to share with you live. And of course we’ll be there to answer your questions.

To ensure the success of this virtual endeavor, please see the attached slides on how to connect. Please read all the instructions before you try to connect. We want to collect your name, NT base, unit, and youth/adult status when you sign in, so please follow the instructions. Overall, we want you to see our slides (etc) and open up your audio only to ask questions. That should maximize connectivity and speed slide changes.

We’ll open the website and phone lines at 8:50am. We’ll have a small survey for you to complete when you join so we all know our audience and collective high-adventure experience. We’ll also give you a link to the slides in the chat area.

We hope all your crew advisors and crew chiefs make the time to join us. Our training normally takes until 1:30, but virtual training might take a bit longer.

NCAC NTier Instructions FCC.pdf

Semper Gumby (Always Flexible) and "Keep on Trekkin'!"

May the forest be with you!
Craig Reichow
NCAC High Adventure Committee Program Liaison to Northern Tier and Okpik
Goose Creek District Asst District Commissioner for Ashburn
BSA Since 1957

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Please contact me with any questions.
YiS,
Ms. Khalili

HA NT District Virtual Training Session
2020-04-25 09:00 - 13:30 | freeconferencecall.com details below
***IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE MESSAGE & ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 4/25***

NT Trekkers,

I hope you and your families continue to be safe and that all this madness breaks up in time for you to enjoy your Northern Tier High Adventure trek this summer. Keep an eye on the NT website for their updates (https://www.ntier.org/).

We are going to continue to do our best to ensure you and your crews are fully prepared for your adventure. We are ready to teach you virtually on Saturday, 25 April, 9:00am-1:00pm using freeconferencecall.com. We have pictures, videos, tips, considerations, recommendations, and experiences to share with you live. And of course we’ll be there to answer your questions.

To ensure the success of this virtual endeavor, please see the attached slides on how to connect. Please read all the instructions before you try to connect. We want to collect your name, NT base, unit, and youth/adult status when you sign in, so please follow the instructions. Overall, we want you to see our slides (etc) and open up your audio only to ask questions. That should maximize connectivity and speed slide changes.

We’ll open the website and phone lines at 8:50am. We’ll have a small survey for you to complete when you join so we all know our audience and collective high-adventure experience. We’ll also give you a link to the slides in the chat area.

We hope all your crew advisors and crew chiefs make the time to join us. Our training normally takes until 1:30, but virtual training might take a bit longer.

NCAC NTier Instructions FCC.pdf

Semper Gumby (Always Flexible) and "Keep on Trekkin'!"

May the forest be with you!
Craig Reichow
NCAC High Adventure Committee Program Liaison to Northern Tier and Okpik
Goose Creek District Asst District Commissioner for Ashburn
BSA Since 1957

NCAC Northern Tier Training Session #3
2020-04-25 08:30 - 13:30 | Truro Anglican Church, 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, 10212 Main St, United States
NCAC is having a training session for Norther Tier leaders (offered on 3 different dates). Although you are all not leaders, feel free to attend. The more knowledge we have about the trek, the more prepared we will be. Please RSVP to indicate which session you will attend. Please note that attendance is optional, and that Mr. Chua will be attending the session on 3/7, and I will be attending the one on 4/25.
YiS,
Ms. Khalili
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Hol-Ry, Northern Tier Trekkers!

To introduce myself, I’m Craig Reichow, National Capital Area Council’s (NCAC) Northern Tier (NT) program liaison for NCAC’s High Adventure Committee. My claim to fame is that I was a wilderness guide (now called Interpreter) at NT for six years and returned twice as an Advisor with my NCAC troop. Now it is my turn to help your crew prepare for your trek to Northern Tier. We have roughly 350+ trekkers from NCAC this summer, so please attend one of our three training sessions. These sessions are pretty much the same, differing mostly by the questions YOU ask. We will also have recent NT staff members and NCAC adult advisors to ensure currency of information.

WHAT: Northern Tier Training for NCAC NT Crew Leaders. Baltimore Area Council NT trek leaders are also invited this year.
WHO: Crew Chiefs and Adult Advisors from every 2020 crew. We could have a few leaders from 2021 treks.
WHERE: Truro Anglican Church, 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030.
WHEN: Please attend any one session:
Session #1: Saturday, March 7th
Session #2: Saturday, March 28st
Session #3: Saturday, April 25th
WHY: To help NCAC trek leaders know what to expect, and answer all of yourquestions. We want your trek to succeed!

NOTES:
· COST: FREE
· RSVP: Not needed. Come to the one session best for you.
· Bring your own refreshments, as we do not provide them. We will take short breaks, but not for lunch. Coffee is permitted.

See you there!

Yi-HA!
May the forest be with you!
Craig ReichowNCAC High Adventure Committee Program Liaison to Northern Tier and Okpik
Goose Creek District Asst District Commissioner for Ashburn
BSA Since 1957

Merit Badges Afloat!
2020-04-25 08:00 - 2020-04-26 16:30 | Washington Sailing Marina
THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL EVENT
This event is open to any 1st Class Scout in the Scouts BSA Program– age 13 and older. Those attending the entire event will earn the Merit Badges of Smallboat Sailing, Weather, & Oceanography. One Adult per Troop is asked to stay but that duty can be handed off between multiple adults.
Scouts who register must attend the full time on both days!! Please do not sign-up for this merit badge training if you can’t be there for the full time. Space is limited to 40 Scouts – First come, first served.
Every year the past 25 years, we have put this on to FULL Capacity. A waiting list will be maintained after the event is full.
All the details including registration form can be found at: https://scoutingevent.com/082-2020Spring_MBA

Canceled - OA Spring Ordeal
2020-04-24 19:00 - 2020-04-26 09:00 | Damascus Izaak Walton (Wildlife Achievement Chapter, 13901 Mater Way, Mount Airy, MD, United States
Register Here: https://scoutingevent.com/082-SenecaSpringOrdeal2020#

Date: April 24-26, 2020
Where:Damascus Izaak Walton (Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc.)26430 Mullinix Mill Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771
Questions? Contact:Chapter Adviser: Fred Mitchell – Fmitchell8285@gmail.com, 240-274-0641Associate Adviser: Mary Lou Gundersen: oagundersen@comcast.net, 301-869-5625Temporary Chapter Staff Adviser: Michael Werling – michael.werling@scouting.org, 703-350-8628
Registration– All registrations must be completed online– Gather this information before starting your registration– OA #– BSA #– OA Chapter– Name, Address, Email (one that is read), Phones– Allergies/medical/dietary restrictions– Volunteer Opportunities – Brotherhood conversion (if taking – your ordeal date)
Youth Transportation – If you are riding with someone other than your parent/guardian, provide the driver's name (if not know now/or change – provide written permissions at check-in.) If you do not have written permission, youth will not be permitted to leave with the driver.
Basic Registration fee ends on April 13 and the late fee starts on April 14.Registration closes – April 19
Check In Time:General Check In Time – Friday 7-8:30pmElangomat Check In Time – Friday at 6:30pm
Notice to all candidatesAll ordeal candidates that have been elected during the election period (November 1, 2019, to May 31, 2020) should have received a written notice confirming their candidacy and an invitation to attend the upcoming ordeal from their chapter.
If you are unable to participate in your chapter's ordeal, you must contact your chapter adviser or associate adviser to make arrangements before you register to attend another listed ordeal within NCAC.
Potomac Chapter – April 3-5White Oak Chapter – May 8-10Montgomery Service Area (Potomac, Seneca, White Oak) – November 20-22
You have one year from the date of your election to complete your ordeal.
Notice all Order of the Arrow membersAll active Order of the Arrow members are encouraged to register. An active Order of the Arrow member is:– Currently registered with BSA and– Lodge dues are paid through current year
If your dues are not current, you will need to pay them.
Pay your annual dues online. Pay by March 31, 2020 and dues are $14. Dues are $16 after that date. (Candidate’s dues are included in the Ordeal costs.)
Additional Documents: See sidebar for two documents
BSA Health & Medical Record Form required for all lodge/chapter eventsAll Order of the Arrow members/candidates who attend the Ordeal MUST complete the medical form. (It is the first one on this page; it is used for activities of less than 72 hours. This does not require a doctor’s signature)
All medications need to be in the original containers with the Scouts' name, dosage requirements (containers will be returned), and with the correct amount of Medication for the weekend. This includes over the counter drugs with a signed note from Parent/Guardian with dosage and instructions on time to be taken. Place all containers in a zip-locked bag labeled with the Scouts' name. All medications shall be turned in during check-in. If you use an inhaler or epipen, please bring a second one (Scout will carry one and the health center will hold the second.)
BRING THE COMPLETED HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORD FORM WITH A PHOTOCOPY OF BOTH SIDES OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD TO THE ORDEAL, IF THE FAMILY DOES NOT HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE STATE "NONE"
IMPORTANT NOTICEIf you arrive without your Health & Medical Record Form you will not be allowed to participate in the ordeal and will not receive a refund.
If you have problems registering, contact Mary Lou Gundersen at 301-869-5625 or oagundersen@comcast.net

Cooking Instruction Rank Class
2020-04-24 16:00 - 16:30
We will have an Instructional Rank Class on the Navigation and Hiking requirements using Zoom. The class will be taught by Owen Hall, but there will be other PLC members to help out.
The Zoom link will be posted sometime before the class begins. All scouts who have not reached the rank of First Class are recommended to attend the Virtual Class.

Dog Care MB Instruction
2020-04-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
Session 1:
If you have signed up to take the Dog Care MB, please check your email for a link to Google Classroom where all materials and links for meetings will be posted (including homework). If you would like to take earn this MB but haven’t reached out to Mrs. Mann yet, please do so before this Friday so that you can be included.
The Dog Care MB will last for 8 weeks. There will be a meeting every Friday from 2:30 – 3:30 via Zoom. Session 1 details are below:

Topic: Dog Care Merit Badge Session 1
Time: Apr 24, 2020 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Virtual ASM meeting
2020-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
Monthly planning/coordination meeting for the Scoutmaster and ASMs; all Committee Members and other adults are welcome as well.
Agenda available here – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IoOsEkMibcaOoMeKuLl6metWhNhf4lms1gDAcc7NI1U/edit?usp=sharing
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Camping and Outdoor Ethics - Instruction Rank Class
2020-04-22 16:00 - 16:30
We will have an Instructional Rank Class on the Camping and Outdoor Ethics requirements using Zoom. The class will be taught by Josiah Lamb, but there will be other PLC members to help out.
The Zoom link will be posted sometime before the class begins. All scouts who have not reached the rank of First Class are recommended to attend the Virtual Class.
Requirements to be covered in the class
-Tenderfoot 1a and 1c
-Second Class 1c
Scouts will need to be prepared for an overnight campout and ready for a gear inspection.

Troop meeting
2020-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 20688 Ashburn Rd, Ashburn, VA, United States
Monthly Troop meeting for all Scouts

Virtual Troop OA Meeting
2020-04-21 16:00 - 17:00
Charlie McClelland is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OA Meeting
Time: Apr 21, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 738 6044 3926
We will be meeting on Zoom to go over a few OA announcements and play some games.

Virtual PLC huddle
2020-04-20 14:00 - 14:45, 2020-04-13 14:00 - 14:45 | Virtual
Weekly virtual PLC huddles for the time-being.
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Felix Peiler Eagle Court of Honor
2020-04-19 15:30 - 17:30 | Potomac Club, Lansdowne
Please join us for Felix Peiler's Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Sunday, 4/19 at 3:30PM. The ceremony will take place at the Potomac Club, in Lansdowne.
YiS,
Ms. Peiler

Swimming Test #1 of 2: Fri 4/17
2020-04-17 18:15 - 19:00 | Ida Lee Recreation Center
Anyone going to either summer camp and/or Northern Tier must take a swimming test.
Test are being offered at Ida Lee Rec Center for $5 on Fri 4/17 (course # 404814a) and Fri 5/15 (course #404814b) at 6:15pm.
To sign up, please do the following:
1) RSVP in TroopTrack for the date you’ll be attending
2) Call 703-777-1368 to register directly with Ida Lee and pay the $5
3) Email me to confirm that you have signed up.
Please contact me with any questions.
YiS,
Ms. Khalili

Canoeing campout
2020-04-17 18:00 - 2020-04-19 12:00 | Antietam National Battlefield
The troop will be camping at the Antietam National Battlefield. On Saturday we will depart on a 12 mile canoe trip on the Antietam Creek, considered one of the most scenic waterways in America. Along the way we will stop for lunch.
Departure will be 5:45 PM from Trailside MS. Please arrive by 5:15. For those who are signed up to take the swim test at Ida Lee that Friday night, one or more vehicles will make a stop at Ida Lee for the test and then continue on to Antietam. Parents need to call Ida Lee (703-777-1368) to register for the test in advance.
Scouts and adults should RSVP for this trip by April 10. Payment of fees ($58 per Scout and adult) must be made no later than Tuesday, April 14.
The canoe outfitter will provide lifejackets, paddles, and the canoes. All paddlers must wear shoes of some sort that can get wet – old sneakers, water shoes, sandals with heel strap, etc. Flip flops are not allowed.
If you have any questions or concerns about this campout, please do not hesitate to reach out to the scout lead – Ben Levine – or the adult lead – Mr. Miller (miller.eric@verizon.net or cell 703-283-3334).

Canceled - OA Spring Fellowship
2020-04-17 17:00 - 2020-04-19 10:00 | Camp Snyder
Amangamek-Wipit Lodge Spring Fellowship
MADE IN AMERICA
Hosted by Three Rivers Area
At Camp Snyder – Come for Great Food, Fun, and Fellowship!
April 17-19, 2020

Use this link to register: https://wipit470.org/spring-fellowship.html
The theme for this fellowship is Made in America. Spring Fellowship is an opportunity for Arrowmen from throughout the Lodge to come together for a weekend of fun, outdoor activities, and service to our council. This year, the Three Rivers Area has come up with an exciting program for all Arrowmen which includes tomahawk throwing, rock climbing, new beading patterns, branding, field games, and new this year, silk screening. Please join us at Camp William B. Snyder April 17-19 for this great event! If you want to take advantage of the branding, the lodge will have the totem for branding anything leather (belts, wallets, rounders, etc.), baseball caps, or wooden blocks.
Please be reminded that the youth hold lodge level elections at Spring Fellowship. This is your opportunity to elect your lodge leadership team for the coming year and, if so desired, an opportunity to run for a leadership position.
Is your chapter ceremonies team ready to display their talents? Register to participate in the Brotherhood ceremony evaluations. The top-performing team will have the honor of conducting the Lodge Brotherhood ceremony Saturday evening. Chapters interested in participating in the Brotherhood ceremony evaluation should contact Mr. Rob Little at westernshoreoa@yahoo.com.
Spring Fellowship will be held at Camp William B. Snyder and we will be camping, so bring your tent, sleeping bag, and other personal camping gear. Please eat your Friday dinner before you arrive, since we will have only a cracker barrel that evening.
Please note: If you are a Passport Holder, you must register for Fellowship. There is a no-cost Passport Holder registrant type for you to select when registering. We typically get between 50 and 75% of Passport Holders that attend Fellowship, so we need to know that you are coming to ensure we have sufficient food and other supplies.
Registration
This event is open to all members of Amangamek-Wipit LodgeAll registrations must be completed onlineRegister by March 29 before the late fee kicks inGather this information before starting your registration: OA member #, BSA ID #, OA chapter, and Ordeal date (if you have been an Ordeal member for at least 6 months and are planning to become a Brotherhood member at this event)
Cost
Passport Holders
No additional charge, but please complete the online registration process so we will know you are coming and select the no-charge Passport holder registration option.
Other Members (Non-Passport Holders)
$40 until March 29$45 after March 29
New Arrowmen
$20 – new Arrowmen (if you completed your Ordeal after August 1, 2019) are eligible for this reduced fee!
What to Bring
TentSleeping bagScout uniformOA sashWork clothes and glovesFlashlightRain gearWater bottle with your name on it
Other personal camping gear appropriate for the weather
Branding items (see above for potential items)
Medications – All Scouts and Scouters are responsible for their own medications. No medications will be collected by event staff.Health Form – Download and complete the form for “All Scouting Events.” If you do not provide a completed medical form at check-in, you will not be permitted to stay at this event.All meals will be in the Dining Hall, so there is no need for a mess kit
If you need accommodations due to the use of a CPAP machine or have another medical condition that requires individual accommodations please contact Mr. Rob Little at westernshoreoa@yahoo.com.
Brotherhood Candidates
A Brotherhood ceremony will be performed on Saturday evening. If you have been an Ordeal member for at least 6 months, you are eligible to become a Brotherhood member. Check with your chapter chief or chapter adviser if you have any questions about your eligibility.
Check-In Times at Camp Snyder
Friday night – Check-in at the Parking Lot Pavilion between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. If you arrive after 8:00, go to the Dining Hall to check-in.
Saturday morning – Check-in at the Dining Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Event Concludes
10:00 a.m. Sunday, April 19
Lodge Executive Committee (LEC)
The April LEC meeting will occur after the conclusion of the Fellowship program 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Tools Instruction Rank Class
2020-04-17 16:00 - 16:30
We will have an Instructional Rank Class on the Tools requirements using Zoom. The class will be taught by Ben Levine, but there will be other PLC members to help out.
The Zoom link will be posted sometime before the class begins. All scouts who have not reached the rank of First Class are recommended to attend the Virtual Class.

Navigation/Hiking Instruction Rank Class
2020-04-15 16:00 - 16:30
We will have an Instructional Rank Class on the Navigation and Hiking requirements using Zoom. The class will be taught by Nathan Miller, but there will be other PLC members to help out.
The Zoom link will be posted sometime before the class begins. All scouts who have not reached the rank of First Class are recommended to attend the Virtual Class.

Virtual troop meeting
2020-04-14 19:30 - 20:00 | https://carfax.zoom.us/j/5712782079
Virtual troop meeting! Please join via
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Troop meeting
2020-04-14 19:30 | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department,20688 Ashburn Road,Ashburn,VA,20147, United States

NT HA Crewmember Conf Call
2020-04-14 19:00 - 19:30 | Skype
***CHANGED TO ZOOM***
Northern Tier meeting for parents and crew members. We will start promptly at 7:00. If need be, please dial-in a few minutes early to make sure you can dial-in.

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Meeting ID: 803 230 8747

Guest Speaker - Brig. Gen. Maldonado
2020-04-14 17:15 - 17:45 | Virtual
Brig. Gen. Mark Maldonado, who overseas the airspace over Washington, DC and is a KC-135 & C-141 pilot. will be joining us during our 4/14 virtual meeting (see https://troop58.trooptrack.com/plan/events/1169048 for details) to talk about his career, leadership, and Scouting’s ideals. Looking forward to a great conversation! Brig. Gen. Maldonado's official bio. is here – https://dc.ng.mil/News/Biographies/Article/1927477/brigadier-general-mark-a-maldonado/?fbclid=IwAR1rGwi46RgqY6m69z4z7BR9o5MW-FOm2SVW22zKD0b1pcIU1liiTnhgee4.

Virtual troop meeting
2020-04-14 17:00 - 18:00 | https://carfax.zoom.us/j/5712782079?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Scorpion Zoom Meeting
2020-04-11 14:00 - 15:00
Gabriel is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Scorpion Meeting
Time: Apr 10, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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