Scouts and Scouters, Congratulations to Roy DeLauder on his Silver Beaver Award. Well deserved. As all of you unit leaders know, we are in the process of re-chartering, this must be completed by February 29, 2012. As of this date, only 18 out of 43 units have started this process. That is 42% of the …
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Feb 06
2012 Friends of Scouting “FOS” Campaign Underway
The annual Friends of Scouting campaign raises more than $47,000 for the George Mason District, National Capital Area Council. Scouting is growing and thriving in the George Mason District. Strong leadership and a great volunteer base have enabled the District to continue to serve a large number of Scouts. We have accomplished this, in part, …
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Feb 06
February update: Fall 2012 Camporee
![pioneering trebuchet[1]](http://gmdistrictscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pioneering-trebuchet1-150x150.jpg)
As a patrol, Scouts will build a trebuchet using pioneering and lashing skills that will hurl a small pumpkin. Design, build, and test your trebuchet prior to the camporee, but be prepared to reassemble it at the designated launch area at the Camporee. Many thanks to those from Troops 152, 349, and 1887 for their ideas for the competition. POC: …
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Jan 15
Winter IOLS Pending Cancellation
The Winter IOLS/OWLS Training scheduled for January 12, 2012, January 20-22 is pending cancellation due to lack of participation. At the Pre-IOLS Training session only (2) Scouters attended. Since this does not meet the minimal number required to hold a Training Event, this Training is Canceled. Chain Bridge District and George Mason District will be …
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Jan 15
GM District Pinewood Derby Championship Information and Official Registration form, Race Day 2/11/12
REGISTRATION: Packs are requested to register their entrants as a group, by submitting the registration form (one per pack) no later than February 4, 2012. Registration includes the name and grade level (as of December 31, 2011) of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade representatives from each participating pack. A $7.00 fee per …
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BSA National News
- Boys awarded for heroic action in house fire May 7, 2013
- Heimlich helps student save friend’s life May 1, 2013
- Cub Scout lauded for saving diabetic mom April 15, 2013
US Scout Service Project
- Updates to the Merit Badge Workbooks May 5, 2013
- KNOTS Cartoon for April April 17, 2013
- Baloo's Bugle for Health & Fitness and Cub Cafe on-line April 1 April 2, 2013