View full post

March’s note from the District Chairman

Scouters, I want to congratulate you and your units on achieving the Gold Award on the Journey to Excellence for the George Mason District. Thank you and now we must get going for next year …

View full post

This Eagle Scout infographic pretty much says it all

This year we got scientific proof that Eagle Scouts are awesome. Here’s the visual evidence. This information comes at the perfect time since we’re celebrating 100 years of the Eagle Scout Award!  

View full post

Did you know that…

The Boy Scouts prepares youth for life, but what information backs that up? This infographic shows how scouts help the youth and what a great percentage of scouts end up doing as a result of …

View full post

USA Today Celebrates 100 Years of the Eagle Scout

Several weeks ago the “snap shots” editor of USA Today asked for membership numbers over the past 100 years, to feature as a graphic of the trend.  The team that was asked for the numbers engaged Fleishman …

March’s note from the District ChairmanThis Eagle Scout infographic pretty much says it allDid you know that…USA Today Celebrates 100 Years of the Eagle Scout

May 01

Units Needed to Place Flags on Graves of Fallen Veterans on Memorial Day

by

May 1, 2013

memorial day flags

  Celebrate Memorial Day by joining the George Mason District Troops and Packs in Falls Church to place American Flags on the graves of fallen Veterans there.   The Scouts will be gathering in the parking lot at The National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042 on Monday, 27 May 2013.   …

Continue reading »

Leave comment

Permanent link to this article: http://gmdistrictscouting.org/2013/05/units-needed-to-place-flags-on-graves-of-fallen-veterans-on-memorial-day/

Apr 30

OA Spring Ordeal

by

April 30, 2013

Order_of_the_Arrow_sashes

  George Mason Chapter had their Spring Ordeal on April 19-21 at Camp Snyder.  We welcomed 22 new Ordeal members and 8 completed their Brotherhood.  We also have had two others complete their Ordeal with another Chapter and one completed his Brotherhood at the Lodge Fellowship in March.  Congratulations to all. If there are Scouts …

Continue reading »

Leave comment

Permanent link to this article: http://gmdistrictscouting.org/2013/04/oa-spring-ordeal-2/

Apr 30

OA Chapter Elections

by

April 30, 2013

images1

All OA youth are encouraged to attend the Chapter Elections which will be held at Thoreau Middle School on Thursday, May 9.  This Chapter meeting is not just for the TOARs but is for all youth.  If you would like to run for Chapter Office, please contact Mr. De Lauder.

Leave comment

Permanent link to this article: http://gmdistrictscouting.org/2013/04/oa-chapter-elections/

Apr 30

2013 George Mason District Dinner

by

April 30, 2013

George Mason District Logo

You are cordially invited to attend: The District Dinner this Friday May 10 We have much to celebrate and talk about from this past year, as a district we have achieved many of the goals we set out to accomplish and we’ve yet again set ourselves apart as a team and as individuals… now it’s time …

Continue reading »

Leave comment

Permanent link to this article: http://gmdistrictscouting.org/2013/04/2013-george-mason-district-dinner/

Apr 02

Outdoor Recreation Day Trip – Historic Shepherdstown WV!

by

April 2, 2013

peddle

Dear Group / Troop Leader,Explore the beautiful Potomac River near historic Shepherdstown WV & Antietam Battlefield! We invite you to bring your     recreational group or Boy/Girl Scout Troop to explore the beautiful Potomac     River near historic Shepherdstown WV and the Antietam Battlefield.      This part of the river is great for camping, recreational …

Continue reading »

Leave comment

Permanent link to this article: http://gmdistrictscouting.org/2013/04/outdoor-recreation-day-trip-historic-shepherdstown-wv/

Older posts «