Jan 05
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) requires each Scouting unit – whether Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, Ship, or Post – to renew its Charter annually. This assures that the Chartered Organization still is using Scouting’s programs to serve youth and assures that the unit roster is up to date at least once a year. We …
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Dec 27
The NCAC 2013 Jamboree Committee is seeking qualified adult leaders to lead twelve Boy Scout Troops and four Venturing Crews to the 2013 National Jamboree. Attached is an announcement that has previously appeared in the Scouter Digest, but the degree to which it has reached many of our best qualified adult leaders is unknown. The …
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Dec 16
2012 NCAC Philmont Provisional & Unit-Crew Opportunities: NCAC has provisional space for individuals on its three Philmont 2012 contingents: P705 (7/3-17), P713 (7/11-25), and P720 (7/18-8/1). Also contact Dave Talbott or Wes Haynes if you have a unit-crew that may be interested in joining the P705 contingent. For more information and a copy of the …
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Dec 14
Are you interested in working at Goshen or Camp Snyder? They are taking applications now. Interviews will be in early January. For requirements and applications, go to http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=16643&orgkey=1933 for more details. Some slots are for Scouts as young as 14! OA members are encouraged to work at Camp.
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Dec 14
DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY RULES (Revised November 9, 2011 (revisions in Italics) 1. LENGTH, WIDTH & CLEARANCE a. Maximum overall width (including wheels and axles) shall not exceed 2-3/4″. b. Minimum width between wheels shall be 1-3/4″ so car will clear the center guide strip. c. Minimum clearance between the bottom of the car and …
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