Feb 06
![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 05
The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is being held this coming summer. A NOAC is sort of like the National Jamboree but is only for Arrowmen. The last one was in 2009 and the one after this one will be in 2015. A NOAC is a time of fun, learning, and fellowship. Specifics: …
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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 27
Mark your calendars! I know it is early, but I am getting things in place for our annual participation in the Alice Ferguson Foundation Potomac River Watershed Clean-up day which is scheduled for April 14, 2012. Please use this link for more information on the Pohick_Clean_Up and to see the flyer about the location this year and I think this …
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Oct 05
Despite persistent rain, fun was had by all at the George Mason District Camporee. Nearly 400 Boy Scouts, Webelos, and Scouters came out to Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool, MD for a weekend of camping, competition, and fun. Tomahawk throwing, fire building, musket firing, and cooking were all on the agenda. Out of …
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