Summer Camp Opens With A Splash!

Wet Willie Water Slide at Camp T. Brady Saunders
opens with a splash!

New to camp this year is a 100 foot water slide that dumps into the lake.  The starting platform is more than 30 feet above the sandy beach area of the waterfront.  This is a great new feature for camp, the Scouts are loving it!  The iceberg has also returned to the waterfront.

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Program Planning Materials Available Online

This summer, all units need to plan their programs for the coming school year.  If you missed Super Saturday, the council calendar and program planning materials can be found on the council website at http://hovc.org/resources/program-planning/.  Contact your unit commissioner or district executive if you need help.

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Commissioner Basic Training

July Calendar

July
6/30-7/3  Cub Resident Camp Session #3 at Cub Adventure Camp
6/30-7/6  Boy Scout Summer Camp Session #3 at Camp T. Brady Saunders
4              Independence Day- Scout Shop and Service Center Closed
7-10        Cub Resident Camp Session #4 at Cub Adventure Camp
7-13        Boy Scout Summer Camp Session #4 at Camp T. Brady Saunders
8              Philmont Contingent Returns
10-13      Cub Resident Camp Session #5 at Cub Adventure Camp
14-17      Cub Resident Camp Session #6 at Cub Adventure Camp
14-20      Boy Scout Summer Camp Session #5 at Camp T. Brady Saunders
15-24      National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia
17-20      Cub Resident Camp Session #7 at Cub Adventure Camp     
21-24      Cub Resident Camp Session #8 at Cub Adventure Camp 
21-27      Boy Scout Summer Camp Session #6 at Camp T. Brady Saunders

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2013 Jamboree Staff

3rd Assistant Scoutmaster Needed

The Heart of Virginia Council is sending six troops to the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, July 15 – 24, 2013. This is the first jamboree to be held at the BSA new wilderness site in West Virginia. There is an opening for a 3^rd Assistant Scoutmaster for one of the jamboree troops.  If you are interested, you should call Robin Rush at 204-2644. You must be eighteen years of age by July 15, 2013 but not yet twenty-one years of age by July 24, 2013. The fee for attending Jamboree in this position is $425.

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Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation

     

   Upcoming Events on the Reservation

July–     Summer Camp!!!
July 12 – 100^th Anniversary Camping Event

http://bradysaunders.net/camp/100.html

IT’S NOT EVERYDAY A COUNCIL TURNS 100!

100 years ago, July 12, 1913, Scouting began in the Richmond area. 
July 12, 2013, come to Camp T. Brady Saunders and help us celebrate
100 years of Scouting!

Special Displays, Time Capsule Revealed, New Time Capsule Filled, Campfire, Picnic Dinner

$10 per person, includes collectors patch

Details and signup at http://bradysaunders.net/camp/100.html.

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BE ONE OF THE FIRST…

http://bradysaunders.net/camp/voyagertrek.html

VOYAGER TREK

HIGH ADVENTURE
WITHOUT THE HIGH PRICE
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE

If you have a Scout who is interested in being a participant in our new high adventure program The Voyager Trek, there are spaces available in the last few sessions of camp.  If your Scout has already been to T. Brady Saunders this year, he can attend for $200 dollars, just wants to go and hasn’t gone to T. Brady Saunders this year, no problem still only $285! 

It’s a week long adventure on Kerr Reservoir.  It is available for provisional Scouts as well as Scouts who are attending a week of camp with their Troop.  We need Scouts who are interested in having a High Adventure Canoe trip, without the cost normally associated with a High Adventure Program.  Visit http://bradysaunders.net/camp/voyagertrek.html for more information. 

DON’T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY GO BY WITHOUT GIVING YOUR SCOUTS THE OPPORTUNITY OF PARTICIPATING IN THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!!!

2014

Schedule your 2014 camp presentation NOW!!!
mic.mullins@scouting.org

CAMP T. BRADY SAUNDERS SUMMER CAMP 2014
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP 2014 CAMP T. BRADY SAUNDERS

Schedule
PIONEER WEEK, June 8 – 14, 2014
WEEK 1, June 15 – 21, 2014
WEEK 2, June 22 – 28, 2014
WEEK 3, June 29 – July 5, 2014
WEEK 4, July 6 – 12, 2014
WEEK 5, July 13 – 19, 2014
WEEK 6, July 20 – 26, 2014

SCHEDULE A CAMP PRESENTATION TODAY 804.204.2625

Register NOW at http://bradysaunders.net/camp/summer.html

REGISTER NOW ONLY $250 HOLD-A-SPACE FEE PER UNIT!

• Fee $295 Per Scout
• Leaders $100 per week or $20 per day if not staying the entire week
• 1 free leader for every 10 paid Scouts
• No Program or Merit Badge fees, including the Voyager Trek!

SCHEDULE YOUR TROOP  PRESENTATION ON CAMP T. BRADY SAUNDERS 2014?
Please contact mic.mullins@scouting.org to arrange a presentation!

Cub Adventure Camp
2014
PIRATES!!!

Cub and Webelos Adventure Camp
Heart of Virginia Council Scout Reservation

Begin planning for a swashbuckling good time!!! 
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CUBADVENTURECAMP.NET

Hold-A-Space for the 2013 summer is only $10.00 per attendee.

Cub and Webelos Sessions

      Session 1-June22-25, 2014
     Session 2-June 25-28, 2014
     Session 3-June 29-July 2, 2014
     Session 4-July 6-9, 2014
     Session 5-July 9-12, 2014
     Session 6-July 13 -16, 2014
     Session 7-July 16-19, 2014
   

     Regular Fees

          Cub Scouts $130   Early Bird $120
          Adults          $95

Questions?  Contact Mic Mullins 804-204-2625 or mic.mullins@scouting.org

SCHEDULE YOUR PIRATE PRESENTATION FOR THIS FALL OR NEXT SPRING NOW!
Please contact mic.mullins@scouting.org!

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Albright Scout Reservation

Albright Scout Reservation is a great site for weekend camping.  Situated on 568 acres on Lake Chesdin, it is close and offers three types of camping areas all at NO COST!  It has six traditional campsites for car camping each with a shelter, table and latrine nearby.  Three sites near the lake offer more of a wilderness experience.  There is also a "leave no trace" area and a short backpack trail for a shakedown experience. 

In addition there are two picnic pavilions and a chapel area for unit activities!  Sites and facilities are free to Heart of Virginia Council units and reservations can be made online at http://hovc.org/camps/albright/.

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2013 Popcorn Sale

2013 Popcorn Sale

Signing your unit up to participate in the 2013 Popcorn Sale couldn’t be easier!

Click on the 2013 Popcorn Sale Unit Commitment Form and fill it out electronically.  When you are finished, email it to lisa.washington@scouting.org.

 

Check Out Our NEW Flavors For the 2013 Popcorn Sale!

Let's Get Poppin'!!!

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Time Capsule

Time Capsule

Twenty five years ago a time capsule was buried at Camp T. Brady Saunders to be opened on the 100^th anniversary of the council.  That day is July 12^th.  Everyone is invited to see the contents and celebrate the anniversary.  More information and online registration can be found at this link:  http://hovc.org/articles/2013/05/july12th/

New items are needed for a next 25 years!  Feel free to bring a shoe box size container to put into the time capsule to be reopened on July 12, 2038.  What Troop items do you want to put in?  What letter do you want to write to your son?  How do you want to remember 2013?  Questions about the time capsule can be directed to info@scoutingvirginia.org. 

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Centennial Eagle Scout Patches Available

2012 Centennial  Eagle Scout Class

Heart of Virginia Council shoulder strip available while supplies last!

To honor the centennial class of Eagle Scouts, an extremely limited number of these very special patches were produced. 

The cost is $10 per patch with a limit of 3 per Eagle Scout.

**Must provide rank ID as proof or verification that you achieved the rank of Eagle Scout during calendar year 2012. **

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Camp Cards

2013 Camp Card Sale

The 2013 Camp Card Sale has wrapped up and it was very successful for many of our “pilot” units.  Over $40,000 worth of commissions were given out to the 90 units who participated in our first ever sale.  Those units and Scouts will use that money to send kids to camp and help pay for other Scouting activities.  In addition to that, over $20,000 worth of funds were raised for camp improvements at Camp T. Brady Saunders and Cub Adventure Camp. 

We also have plenty of Camp Cards left for any units who would like to sell throughout the summer with a new deadline of payment and returning cards being August 1^st.  The same commission structure still applies.  Please see http://hovc.org/campcards/ for all details and email Josh Hendrix at josh.hendrix@scouting.org if you would like to participate. 

(Front of Camp Card)

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Service Project On the James

August 10th service project on the James

The Heart of Virginia Council and the James River Association are teaming up to rid the James River of tires.  Troops are encouraged to participate and take a short stretch between Scottsville and the Benjamin Harrison Bridge to pull tires.  Bridgestone Tires will provide trucks at designated collection points.  This will be a great way for your Scouts to get to know the James River better and help keep it clean.  To learn more go to:  http://www.doubleknot.com/event/1366215. 

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100th Anniversary Celebration

100th Anniversary Celebration!

Richmond Area Sporting Clays Classic

Mark October 10th, 2013 on your Calendar!

It is the 11th annual Richmond Area Sporting Clays Classic.  This is a first class event that is fun for both experienced shooters and novices.  Corporate sponsors use the event to entertain clients and reward business associates.  Carefully laid out around the beautiful Cub Adventure Camp in Maidens, Virginia, the course consists of multiple stations with unique presentations.

Included in the event is a delicious hot breakfast buffett, a Wild Game Feast Luncheon and a post-shoot reception.

Ear protection and protective glasses are required and will be available.  You may download the Richmond Area Sporting Clays Classic Brochure and/or the Sponsorship Form via these links.  If you would like additional information, please contact Brett Smiley at brett.smiley@scouting.org or visit our website at http://hovc.org/supportscouting/sporting-clays/

Council Encampment

Council Encampment – October 18-20 at RIR      

All members of our BSA family are invited to participate in a council-wide campout to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of the Heart of Virginia Council.  There will be activities specifically for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers and a mid-way for visitors and alumni.  We will camp in the same location as the 2007 encampment.  Online registration is live now!

SAVE THE DATE  and learn more at this link:  http://scoutingvirginia.doubleknot.com/document/100th-anniversary-encampment-flyer-march-2013/124609

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Philmont

National Jamboree

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NASCAR Nationwide Series Tickets

Specially Priced Tickets Available for the September 6th
Virginia 529 College Savings 250

Heart of Virginia Council Offer

Purchase tickets to the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 and
60% of the proceeds will be donated back to local Scouts!

General Admission Ticket to the Virginia 529 College Savings 250

Purchase Price: $25
Face Value: $30
$15 per ticket donated back to local Scouts!
Kids 12 and under are FREE!

NASCAR Nationwide Series driver, Scott Lagasse Jr., will be driving the Boy Scouts of America Chevrolet in the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on Friday, September 6th!

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Find us on Facebook

To keep up with events and other important information, please visit scoutingvirginia.org.  

To receive more timely updates during the month find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ScoutingVirginia and “like” our page.  Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America.

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$20 Oil Changes

Available in the Scout Shop!

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Clarification of Address

As requested by the US Postal Service
please use our Post Office Box for mailings
to the council service center. 

Heart of Virginia Council, Inc.
PO Box 6809
4015 Fitzhugh Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230

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Amazing Raise

The Council is gearing up for an AMAZING opportunity!

Each September, The Community Foundation runs an online giving challenge for Richmond area nonprofits.  This year, the Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America is entering the race and we need your help.  The Amazing Raise for Amazing Scouts is our theme and we need your help finding pictures of Amazing Scouts doing Amazing things!  We need photos for our print and online marketing campaigns.  We would like to feature as many Scouts as possible, so send your awesome pictures of  Scouts to hovcbsa@icloud.com.  By sending in your photos, you are giving the Heart of Virginia Council permission to use them in our 2013 Amazing Raise campaign. 

Mark your calendars for September 18th-19th! 

Be on the look out for more information on how you can help on our Facebook page, Twitter and on our website at www.hovc.org. 

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Arrohattoc District

Chairman: Drew Biehler, 804-639-9170 , drew.biehler@gmail.com
Commissioner: Karen Wood, 804-748-9664, kwoodcid@gmail.com
District Executive: Matt Malone, 804-204-2618, matt.malone@scouting.org

July

11        Roundtable Planning Session, 6:00 PM, SW Church of Christ
12        100^th Anniversary Event, Camp T. Brady Saunders
17        District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Trinity UMC
25        OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 PM, Hopewell UMC

August

1          District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30PM, SW Church of Christ
1          Roundtable Meetings, 7:30PM, SW Church of Christ
6-10     District Cub Day Camp, Pocahontas State Park
17        Join Scouting Night Training, 9:00AM, SW Church of Christ
21        District Committee Meeting, 7:00PM, Trinity UMC
22        OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00PM, Hopewell UMC
23-25   Wood Badge Reunion, Camp T. Brady Saunders
24        BALOO Training, 8:30AM – 5:00PM, Woodlake UMC

Join Scouting

While the Fall may seem like a long time away it is really right around the corner and the District is working to assure that all of our Cub Packs have a great Join Scouting experience this year that will bring not only new boys into the program but new families to help make your programs even stronger.  Our Join Scouting Team will be in touch with each Pack soon to identify the Pack’s Join Scouting Coordinator so please be working to identify who this is.  If you already know, please send this info to joinscouting@arrohattoc.org. 

Round Table Planning Night

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, July 11 at 6:00PM.  The District will be holding our annual Round Table Planning Night at Southwest Church of Christ.  This will be a great opportunity to help plan out our upcoming year’s Roundtable evenings and provide input on how to better improve these evenings so that we can better serve all of our Scouts in the District.  All Unit and District level adult volunteers are invited to attend and a light supper will be provided.  Please contact Marian Fletcher at fletcherfam@comcast.net if you have any questions. 

Popcorn

While it may seem a ways off, the fall and Popcorn season are right around the corner.  If you have not already filled out your unit commitment form please do so and turn it in to Lisa Washington at lisa.washington@scouting.org  If you have any questions please contact Josh Hendrix at josh.hendrix@scouting.org.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Arrohattoc’s Cub Scout Day Camp will be held August 6^th-10^th at Pocahontas State Park.  While the official registration date has passed we do have a few more openings for youth.  We also still have a few adult volunteer positions to fill as well.  For more information on Cub Camp please visit www.scoutdaycamp.com or contact Lynne Ahles at ahles_lynne@earthlink.net. 

BALOO Training

Every Scout deserves a trained leader! BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) will be held August 24^th from 8:30am – 5:00pm at Woodlake United Methodist Church. BALOO is a one day training course that prepares Pack Leaders and Parents to successfully plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly Pack camping.   Please be sure to check the Heart of Virginia calendar at www.hovc.org to find out more about this great training program!

New Units

One of the goals of the District is to assure that we are providing Scouting to as many youth in our area as possible and we are always looking for new leads to help us grow Scouting.  If you attend or know of any local organizations (faith, civic, community outreach, etc) that might be interested in sponsoring a Scouting unit, let us know.  Please contact Matt Malone at matt.malone@scouting.org or 804-204-2618 with any suggestions and we will be happy to pursue them.

100^th Anniversary Event – 7/12/13

Be sure to keep an eye on the council calendar at www.hovc.org as more information will be out shortly about a 100^th Anniversary Event that will be held on Friday, July 12^th at Camp T. Brady Saunders.  Events will include a cookout, opening of a time capsule buried 25 years ago and many other fun activities.

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Battlefield District

District Chairman:  Mike Andrews, 356-6148, miandrews@comcast.net
Commissioner: Herb Sening, 240-7381,herbsening@comcast.net
District Executive: Nick Harman, 204-2622, nick.harman@scouting.org

For updated information, go to the Battlefield District Website at: www.battlefieldScouting.org.

JULY

THERE ARE NO DISTRICT MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AND SEE YOU AT AUGUST’S ROUND TABLE!

POPCORN

Folks, now is the time of year to sign your Unit up for the Annual Popcorn Sale! Selling popcorn is the single best way for your Unit to fund its year-round program. Please sign up today! Please contact the Battlefield District Popcorn Kernel, Ray Alexander at BattlefieldPopC@aol.com.

PROGRAM PLANNING

Now is the time of year for your Unit to hold its annual program planning conference. This is when your Unit will set its calendar for the next years’ worth of Scouting! If you need any assistance with this or if your Unit missed out on Super Saturday and did not get program planning materials, please contact Nick Harman at nick.harman@scouting.org.

ROUNDTABLE

Roundtable is a monthly gathering open to all leaders in the Battlefield District. It is the premier opportunity for leaders to get all the latest information about what’s going on in the Heart of Virginia Council as well as a great venue for sharing ideas and fellowship! Roundtable is the 1^st Wednesday of every month (except for July). Please ensure that your Unit has at least one representative at every Round Table. We hope to see you all there!

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Capitol District

District Chairman: Jim Watkins, jwatkins@venturerichmond.com 
District Commissioner: Forrest White, forrestwhitejr@yahoo.com 
District Executive: Jason Smith, 804-204-2616, jason.smith@scouting.org

JULY
2          Roundtable
2          District Committee/Commissioner Meeting
8-12     Capitol Volunteerism Week: Scouting for K9s

LEADER AWARDS!

Your Pack and Troop are only successful because of the time and resources that each of your leaders put into Scouting.  Recognize their efforts on a regular basis.  You can visit http://scoutleaderawards.com/awards/knots1.asp to get some great ideas.

TRAINING

Make sure that your leaders have been properly trained for their positions before you turn in new applications.  Please look for the “Training” tab at www.HOVC.org and sign up at Doubleknot.com.

CAPITOL VOLUNTEERISM WEEK: SCOUTING FOR K9s

Capitol District is organizing an opportunity for Troops to complete the volunteerism requirement for Journey to Excellence.  July 8-12, Boy Scout Troops from across the city are partnering with Friends of Richmond K9 and Richmond Police K9 division to help clean up and improve the K9 training facility.  There are opportunities for Eagle Projects during the same time.  Interested Life Scouts should contact Jodi Strange at jodistrange@me.com by May 7th to discuss project opportunities.  Food will be provided.  Scouts will also be visited by the Police Mounted Division and Swat team during the week.  Visit http://scoutingvirginia.doubleknot.com/event/scouting-for-k9s/1350756 to sign your Troop up.

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Cardinal District

District Chairman: John Hunnicutt, 212-5161, jhunnicutt3602@verizon.net
District Commissioner: Carl Whitaker, 449-1762,WhitakerCarl79@yahoo.com
District Director: Austin Grappe, 218-6795, austin.grappe@scouting.org
District Executive: Lauren Billings, 204-2619, Lauren.Billings@scouting.org
Cardinal Website:  www.cardinalscouts.com

July

16  DISTRICT COMMITTEE MTG 6:30PM Dinner, 7:00PM Mtg. at Markel Plaza, Salon B, 4600 CoxRd.

It’s Popcorn Time

It’s that time again when all units need to be planning their Trail's End Popcorn campaign. The District popcorn team will be contacting you for more information and Popcorn Explosions will be happening soon! Check www.popcornvirginia.com for more updates!!

School Night Planning for September

During the month of July The Cardinal District Membership team and our Join Scouting Chairman, Joyce Waters joyce.waters@gmail.com, will be working hard with the assistance of our District Director and District Executive in setting up and securing support as well as dates for all school nights across the district this coming September.  Joyce will be in contact with each Cub Scout pack to gather necessary information. If you have any specific dates that you would prefer please let us to know ASAP.  If we all work together we know that we can have one of the best recruitment falls that we have seen in many years.  Make plans to attend the School Night orientation set for Monday August 19^th, at the United Methodist Conference Center.

Program Planning

If your Scout unit was not represented at the Super Saturday event where program planning kits were distributed you can now stop by the Scout office and pick up your units packet with the new council calendar included to assist you with your unit program planning.

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Crater District

 

 

District Chairman: John Reekes,  jreekes@petroleummarketers.com
District Commissioner: Sandra Daul, daulsjcb@msn.com  
District Executive: Eric Stephens, eric.stephens@scouting.org

July
No District Meetings

Crater District Day Camp

DATE: July 29th –August 2nd 2013.

LIMITED SPACE: Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

LOCATION: Richard Bland College, RT. 608, Johnson Rd. Prince George County

TIME: Day Camp will run daily from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. All Scouts must be picked up no later than 3:30 PM.

LUNCH: Each Pack is to provide coolers and ice, large enough to hold brown bag lunches brought by all of their boys, adults, and others. Parents should be warned not to pack lunch items that spoil easily.

UNIFORMS: Cub Scouts should be in summer uniform. Cub and Webelos T-shirts are encouraged, or camp T-shirts. Please label all clothing and personal articles brought to camp with name and Pack #.  Boys cannot wear cut-off’s or swimwear with zippers while playing on the slip and slide.  Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cubs, and Webelos attend day camp with their Den or Pack.

LEADERS: Each Pack or Den that sends Cub Scouts or Webelos is ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED to provide one adult over 21 years of age for 1 – 8 Cub Scouts each day and one adult for 1 – 8 Webelos.

***NO SCOUT WILL BE ALLOWED AT DAY CAMP WITHOUT   ADULT SUPERVISION!!!

NON – SCOUTS: Adults may bring only their OWN non – Scout children 4 years or older.

MEDICAL FORMS: BSA requires a current Health History (Part A and C), completed and signed by parent or guardian, for all campers, staff, pack leaders, parents, and non-Scout children. * Any person checking in without a health form properly completed will not be allowed to participate and sent home!!!

*All registered participants are covered by liability and health and accident insurance, which is in effect during Day Camp and while traveling to and from camp. Medical forms are available from your Cub Master or Council.

Rising 1^st Graders who are registered Tiger Cubs may attend Day Camp.

For more Info: Call 804-733-4632 or E-mail- gmott@sent.com

Day Camp will have a Trading Post with drinks, hot dogs and chips for sale.

ROUNDTABLES

Roundtables are a form of commissioner service and supplemental training for volunteers at the unit level.  It serves as a source of information on events and training and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fellowship with other unit leaders.  Roundtables provide unit leaders with skills, techniques, and program ideas to enhance the quality of their meetings. Please make an effort to attend.

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Huguenot Trail

District Chairman:
District Commissioner:  Lee Adcock 804-378-6782, LeeAdcock@Huguenottrail.org
Senior District Executive: Geoff Angle, 434-390-0466, geoffrey.angle@scouting.org
District Website: www.huguenottrail.org

July

There will be no meetings of the District for the month of July.

New Boys of  Summer

Summer is a time of relaxation, bonding with family, and new adventures.  However, there is never a bad time to join Scouting.  During the month of May and June, a few units in our District took the initiative to host various recruitments for new Cubs, Scouts, or Venturers.  It’s estimated that these efforts could bring in as many as 30 new youth into our programs.  Boys and parents will be interested in your units summer activities, especially because they are so affordable compared to the total cost of family vacations.  July is a break from district meetings in order to focus fully on camps, or simply to rest and regroup.  When your unit leader comes in to the Scout Shop to collect patches or craft or uniform items, make sure any new applications come in with that person.  Our district has done steady work in finance, and now we need to do an equally thorough job in attracting new boys and being diligent in our paperwork (both with units and the Council!).  Your unit’s summer activities will be the best advertising possible through August and into the Fall.  Keep up the great work!

Finance

Nope, we are not finished yet!  In the style of Jerry Lewis, our fellow volunteers have been calling to bring in those donations critical to keeping the Scouting program alive.  At the time of this writing, we are close to 90% of our $160,000 goal.  It is a tremendous push to raise that final amount, but with your help, we can do it!  Please consider increasing your gift this year, or encouraging others to give.  It’s the only way to retain our dominance in the Council for another year!

Popcorn

During your unit’s yearly planning session, fundraising will undoubtedly be an important topic.  How will your unit pay for all the fun activities you have planned?  The Council hopes that you will consider Trail's-End popcorn once again.  Our district has recruited a new District Kernel, Cindy Stock, from Pack 836.  She brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the popcorn sale, and we would highly encourage you to work with her throughout the campaign so as to bring maximum success towards your fundraising objectives.  Cindy can be reached at stock925@verizon.net.

For those of you already committed to selling popcorn, please check the information readily available through the Council’s website.  Our District Explosion will likely be on Tuesday, August 27^th, but the location has yet to be determined.  There will also be no gift cards this year, just the new prize structure.  There will be no additional commission, either, only the prize structure.  What’s so great about that?  Some really cool prizes!!!

Summer Camps

Leaders, your Senior District Executive wants to meet with you during the summer.  He might not get to see all of you, but look for him in uniform, tracking silently over the camp trails to join your troop/pack for a brief time at Brady Saunders or Cub Adventure Camp.  This is nothing formal, just checking in to listen and learn. 

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Rivers District

   

District Chairman: John Davenport, 804-366-7098
District Commissioner: David Jones, 804-814-3410, scouterjones@gmail.com
District Executive: Joseph Orr, 804-909-3262, joseph.orr@scouting.org

July
4      Independence Day!!!
        Enjoy your Summer Camp Sessions!

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Exploring

  

Exploring Chairman: John Smatlak, john.smatlak@dom.com   
Exploring Director:Thomas Bacote, 239-5064,tommy.bacote@scouting.org
Exploring Website: www.ExploringVA.org

Our next   meeting will be Wednesday, August  7th from noon to 1:30PM at the council service center.  All post advisors are encouraged to attend and come  prepared with your fall recruitment dates and materials needed list. Our training will cover online registration to recharter, open houses, fall recruitment, etc.  Please put the date on your calendar.  We  look forward to seeing all post advisors on August 7th,  noon to 1:30PM (refreshments will be provided.)  NO MEETING IN JULY!

For more information on any of the exploring Post activities please check out http://www.exploringva.org  for up to date information.

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Announce your Eagle Scouts in the Times Dispatch

Announce Your Eagle Scout in the Times Dispatch

 

The Richmond Times Dispatch will publish new Eagle Scouts in the Sunday newspaper.  Use the form at this link to provide the information they need for the announcement.

 

 

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Eagles Nest

                                         Eagles Nest

Eagle name and unit            Service Project

Benjamin Tyler Albus   2862   Benches for Point of Rocks Park
Matthew Adair Diaz Aldridge   1840   Clean, repairs to and build staircase to an outdoor Teaching Trailer at All Saints Catholic Church
Alec Michael Beaudet   900   Flower Bed Containers for VA Rehabilitation Cntr. for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Matthias Jon Brooks   528   Raised Flower Beds for Sandston Elementary School
William Raymond Bruce   436   Build and Landscape Outdoor Sitting Area for Little Sisters of the Poor
Michael David Caldwell II   491   Fire Safety Glass
Gregory Ulysses Carter Jr.   1891   Brighton Green Common Area Landscaping and Benches
Albert Daniel Castanos   766   Improvement Projects at Patrick Henry's Scotchtown Home
Joseph Andrew Davis   706   Permanent Band Stand for Patrick Henry High School Band 
Thomas George Gomes   2860   Raised Garden Beds for Edna's Place
Brian Matthew Goodwyn   178   Kids Things & Sports Equipment for Haiti Orphanage
Jonathan Edmund Hamilton   1829   Pathway, Picnic Table & Landscaping for Bon Air Baptist Hospitality House
James Matthew Joyner   242   KBC Playground Playhouse
Eric Michael Kalata   2860   Collecting Sport Equipment for Brazilian Orphanage
Karl Summerfield Kalber   2862   Trail Expansion & Erosion Control for A.M. Davis
Christian Gerhard Lange   562   Outdoor Prayer Garden for New Bridge Baptist Church
Mark Andrew Leopold   715   Picnic Tables for Woodville Elementary
Lucas Brock Mahoney   531   Picnic Tables for Christian Village
Mark Robert Meardon   735   Church Playground Construction
John Traylor Nichols Jr.  1823   Small Animal Cages for Powhatan Animal Rescue League
Christopher Thomas Oliver   505   Storage Shed for Hanover Lacrosse Club
Quentin Benjamin Parzych   2860   Air Conditioner Enclosure for American Legion #186
Robert Cullen Pulley   533   Collecting Health Kits for UMCOR
Austin Benjamin Pully   178   DVDs4VETS
Kevin Thomas Quigley   2819   Pavillion for the Miracle League of Richmond
Robin Andrew Scott Roper   702   Benches and Landscaping for Manakin Sabot Fire Department
Luke Christopher Schuhle   707   Montpelier Center Strength Training Area
Zachary Chase Scribner   2860   Animal Cage for A.W.A.R.E.
Philip Ward Stuckey   521   Landscaping and Benches for Church of the Creator
Robert Walker Stuckey   521   Fence for Creator Episcopal Church
Franklin Madison Thurston III  525   Outdoor Game Area & Benches for Chickahominy YMCA
Jacob Ryan Walker   505   Crutches Challenge Course for Camp Skyanchor
Hayden Nicolas Young   1864   Lighting for Richmond Animal League

The National Eagle Scout Association has established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. The award recognizes the Scout for his Scout leadership service project, which is a requirement for earning the Eagle Scout Award. Please use the following link to access the updated application for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award: http://www.nesa.org/PDF/542-026.pdf.

 

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Memorials and Honors

In Memory Of

Geraldine Y. DeHoff
Beanie Spinella
Nawakwa Lodge #3 OA

Robert Charles "Bob" Eck
R. Robert Rasmussen II

William F. "Bill" Lovell
Sandi & Phil Scarborough

Mr. Wilbur C. Stanley
Joanne Stanley

In Honor Of

Roderick Moore Gardner
Eagle Scout Troop 400
Mr. William R. Gardner Jr.

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Scout Shop Notes

Scout Shop Notes

    

Stop and see all the fun stuff we have in stock!!!  We have great gifts for Scouts and leaders!

100^th anniversary items are arriving in the Scout Shop.   New t-shirts and collector council shoulder patches are in. 

Pack and Troop leaders must tell new Scouts which items and uniform parts to purchase.  With almost 500 units in council, the Scout Shop does not know what individual units require or provide.

Per National BSA policy: When purchasing rank and or merit badges, advancement reports must be turned in at time of purchase, including Bobcat and Scout.  To purchase replacement patches, you must have the rank card, merit badge or blue card or copy of the Scout's record. 

All returns must be made within 30 days, with receipt, and items in original condition. 

Special event and dated patches have a limited return period.  Please check with the Scout Shop for details. 

For orders sent to the Scout Shop, please allow 1-2 business days for processing.  If you email your order, to ensure we receive it, please use the address scoutshop@scouting.org. 

PO BOX 6809 - Richmond, VA 23230-3921   
Phone (804) 355-0628, Fax (804) 353-6109
HOURS - Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM                   
Saturday 9:00 AM - NOON                                                         
Email Address: Scoutshop@Scoutingva.org

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