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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 …

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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!  

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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 …

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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

Apr 02

Outdoor Recreation Day Trip – Historic Shepherdstown WV!

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April 2, 2013

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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 …

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Mar 31

Facebook “Blue and Gold Photo Contest”

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March 31, 2013

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The George Mason District is hosting a photo contest, so submit your best photo from your pack’s Blue and Gold Banquet! Win a $25 Pizza Gift Card! Contest Rules— You must “like” George Mason Distrct on Facebook. Any entries from contestants that do not “like” us will not be eligible for the contest. You must …

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Mar 31

2013 George Mason District Fall Camporee Dates Announced!

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March 31, 2013

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Save the Date!  October 4-6, 2013 Venue: Camp Highroads (Outback Area), Aldie, Virginia Theme: To be finalized. POC: Allie Felder, GM.Camporee@gmail.com, Monique Wong, mwongindc@gmail.com    

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Mar 31

History of Scouting Trail (H.O.S.T) May 25, 26, 27 ’13

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March 31, 2013

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Opening Specifically for NCAC Only! Units, Groups or Individuals may Register.  (Note the OA may be staffing this event.) Trail Inaugural Weekend–Memorial Day Weekend Can be hiked May 25, 26 or 27, 2013 – Sat. or Sun. or Mon. (NOTE – Registrations are prioritized by order of payment received. Those after the first 3000 will …

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Mar 31

OA Lodge Leadership Development Conference (LLDC) – Sat. June 15, 2013

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March 31, 2013

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There will be training offered for all OA members at the Lodge  Leadership Development Conference (LLDC) at Camp Snyder on Saturday June 15, 2013.    Come  and learn more about Unit Elections and how to conduct them as well as other topics.   While not a requirement for Chapter or Lodge Office it is highly recommended …

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