Scouting America National Capital Area Council

History can be made with the right idea! As the cherry blossoms around Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin reach their peak, we're celebrating a special milestone. It’s been 50 years since our council shoulder patch was designed, a symbol we've proudly worn to honor local tradition ever since. Discover the full story of this iconic piece of our Council's history, "Cherry blossom shoulder patch still in use after 50 years." https://lnkd.in/gd6TiVPH #cherryblossomseason #cherryblossom #washingtondc #cherryblossompeak #scoutinghistory #myNCAC

Congratulations to Arden Dougan for being honored as part of the 2025 Silver Antelope class! The Silver Antelope honors Scouters who have provided distinguished service within one of Scouting America’s territories. Read the complete list of this year's awardees: https://lnkd.in/e7Y89yg7

We are seeking an experienced Communications and Digital Marketing Manager to spearhead new and innovative ways to grow Scouting and increase our community support. If you have a passion for Scouting, visualize in short-form video, can capture great stories, and think you could be a pivotal team player, we want to hear from you. Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/en4wAAJM

🎖️ Scouting Salutes the Military is Back! After five years, Scouting Salutes the Military is returning—and you are invited to be part of this incredible evening! April 23, 2025 | 6:00-9:00 PM Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA This special event unites military leaders, defense contractors, DoD civilians, military spouses, and Scouts to honor their lasting impact on our communities. Under the theme "Leadership Begins Here," the evening will be chaired and emceed by Vice Admiral (RET) Ricky Williamson, former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations. Honoring Excellence in Military & Scouting We are proud to recognize six distinguished individuals for their outstanding contributions: 🏅 Distinguished Service Award (Active Duty): COL Rick Sonnenfeld, Troop 104 🏅 Veteran Achievement Award: Dave Myrda, Troop 1814, Pack 415, Crew 1814 🏅 Military Spouse Support Award: Katie Hinman, Pack 1533 & Troop 150 🏅 Military Scout Excellence Award (Current Scout): Ben Skaggs, Troop 118B 🏅 Distinguished Civilian Service Award (DoD): Marjorie J. McDonald, Pack 1100, Troops 1176 & 1145, Ship 1176 🏅 Mission Partner Award: Michael Corcoran, Troop 980 How You Can Get Involved 🤝 Corporate Sponsorships Available – Gain visibility while empowering military-connected youth through Scouting. 🎟 Attend the Event – Join us for an inspiring night! 🎖 Sponsor a Military Member or Scout – Ensure that those who embody these values can attend. 💙 Support Our Special Initiative – 5% of all tickets purchased before March 23rd will go toward a scholarship for our Military Scout Excellence Award recipient, Ben Skaggs. Let’s celebrate leadership, service, and the enduring connection between Scouting and the Military! Learn more & get involved: ncacscouting.org/military hashtag#ScoutingSalutesTheMilitary hashtag#LeadershipBeginsHere hashtag#MilitarySupport hashtag#Scouting hashtag#Veterans hashtag#DoD hashtag#CommunityImpact

📢 Scouting Salutes the Military Returns!⚜️ With nearly 40 nominations received in its first year back, the enthusiasm for this event has been overwhelming. We look forward to celebrating leadership, service, and resilience—the values that unite Scouting and the military. Honoring Six Outstanding Leaders: Distinguished Service Award (Active Duty): US Army Colonel Rick Sonnenfeld, Troop 104 Veteran Achievement Award: Dave Myrda, Troop 1814, Pack 415, Crew 1814 Military Spouse Support Award: Katie Hinman, Pack 1533 and Troop 150 Military Scout Excellence Award (Current Scout): Ben Skaggs, Troop 118B Distinguished Civilian Service Award (DoD): Marjorie J. McDonald, Pack 1100, Troops 1176 & 1145, Ship 1176 Mission Partner Award: Michael Corcoran, Troop 980 Emcee & Chair: Vice Admiral (RET) Ricky Williamson ➡ Full press release: https://lnkd.in/eG7jb92F Support the next generation of leaders by attending or sponsoring this inspiring event on April 23, 2025, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. We will honor military service members, veterans, spouses, DoD civilians, contractors, and Scouts who have made a lasting impact on their communities. Join us: https://lnkd.in/eUcgXpMr #ScoutingSalutesTheMilitary #LeadershipBeginsHere #MilitaryChildMonth #ScoutingAmerica #HonoringService

Visit the new Scouting America Advocacy page and find out how you can support Scouting. As a nonpartisan organization, Scouting America seeks to educate and raise awareness about issues important to Scouts and their families. By supporting Scouting America’s efforts, policymakers will see firsthand how Scouting America is a resource in combating issues affecting our next generation of leaders. We are pleased that our NCAC Scouts are featured in the photo of the U.S. Capitol when they delivered the Report to the Nation. #scoutingamerica #MyNCAC #advocacy #uscapitol

Scouting America National Capital Area Council welcomed ten new members to our Executive Board during the Annual Business Meeting on February 13, 2025. Glenn E. Cann, Rob Kurucza, Kate Mattice, Dr. Monifa McKnight, Gary Pan, Tony Phillips, Kala Shah, Stephen R. Skippen, Justin Vélez-Hagan, PhD, and Justin Wilcox were elected along with new Council President Louis Molinini. Outgoing President Morgan Sullivan was honored for his service. We are pleased to have them join us in setting the mission and strategic direction of our Council as we deliver the promise of Scouting in our community. View all the photos here: https://lnkd.in/etSU8zKi #MyNCAC #ExecutiveBoard #ScoutingAmerica #service

Mark your calendars! Our National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Awards (NOESA) Dinner will be held on April 22, 2025. More details and the complete list of awardees to follow soon! #NOESA #MyNCAC #Scouting #EagleScout

As part of our 115-year celebration, Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-Ga.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, introduced a Congressional resolution recognizing this special anniversary of Scouting America. The Congressional Scouting Caucus comprises Congressmen from both parties who were Scouts as youth, Scouting volunteers as adults, or who simply support the efforts of the Scout movement. Roger Krone, President and CEO of Scouting America stated, “This recognition is a testament to our shared commitment to providing young people the opportunity to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lives by instilling the timeless values of the Scout Oath and Law. We look forward to continuing this important work together.” #scoutingamerica #congress #washingtondc #capitolhill

Earlier today, we kicked off our 115th birthday in a big way – LIVE on Good Morning America. Joined by local #Scouts, President and Chief Executive Officer of Scouting America, Roger Krone, spoke about how #Scouting fosters resilience, leadership and service to prepare America’s youth for the challenges of tomorrow. From Eagle Scouts leading industries to Cub Scouts discovering adventure for the first time, Scouting America remains a cornerstone of character development. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on the millions of young people who have benefited from #Scouting and its values. Thank you to all the Scouts, volunteers, families and leadership who help make Scouting possible. What’s next? More innovation and more opportunities for young people to explore, learn and grow. Cheers to the next 115 years! #115YearsofScouting #ScoutingAmerica