The Newsletter of the Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America.  
Volume 50 Issue 8   www.Scoutingvirginia.org    August 2013

  
100th Anniversary Celebration!

100th Anniversary Celebration/Time Capsule


The council celebrated its 100th anniversary at Camp T. Brady Saunders on July 12th with the opening of a 25 year time capsule, picnic style dinner and evening campfire program.  In addition to all of the campers attending both camps that week, the event drew former Scouts, leaders and camp staff members who returned with their families.  Former camp director and council program director Bill Givler III, chaired the event. Follow this link to view more photos from the 100th anniversary celebration:http://scoutingvirginia.doubleknot.com/album/100th-anniversary-celebration-at-camp-t-brady-saunders/8859.

Time capsule contents included old Troop neckerchiefs, unit rosters, letters, patches and even cassette tapes (what are those?).  What are we doing with these items?  Items not picked up by their owners at the event will be on display and available for pick up at the council office starting August 1st.

A new time capsule is being prepared for the next 25 years.  Small items can be brought to the council service center or Council Encampment for a new time capsule to be buried at the end of the year.  Items from the recent time capsule will be welcomed back for the next generation.  For more information contact Todd Martin at todd.martin@scouting.org. 

The next celebration event is the Council Encampment October 18-20 at Richmond International Raceway.  Online registration is now live at this link:  http://www.doubleknot.com/event/1374798.

Join Scouting Night

Why Join Scouting Night is the Most Important Thing in Scouting.  Period.

The Courier is generally not the place where you will read bold statements.  Nonetheless, this statement must be made: Join Scouting Night, our annual campaign to add new families, new volunteers and new Scouts to packs, troops, and crews in the Heart of Virginia Council, is the most important thing that we will do this year.  It is more important than offering amazing experiences to Scouts at Day Camps and Summer Resident Camp, more important than our mountaintop training experiences like Wood Badge, and even more important than our 100th Anniversary.  Why?  Because without Join Scouting Night, none of those other things would exist.

Imagine if we stopped this annual effort to recruit.  Only one side effect needs to be mentioned: no more new adult volunteers.  Within 5 years, there would be no more Cub Scouting.  Since 90% of our Boy Scouts and nearly all of our Boy Scout Volunteers come from the Cub ranks, an expiration date would get stamped on Boy Scouting, too…Soon followed by Venturing.

It’s my opinion that Join Scouting Night 2013 is not just an opportunity for us to tell the amazing story of Scouting to the community, or a chance for a family to enroll their child.  No, it’s a moment in our organization’s history where we can choose to rise to new heights and new vistas or fall to doubt and apathy.  I’m choosing to rise.  I’d like you to join me.

Our goal is to recruit 875 new adult volunteers this Fall.  With them, 3,500 Scouts.  We can do it, with your help.  Here are three ways that you can get involved in Join Scouting Night:

  1. Help with your unit’s marketing effort.  This summer, every pack, troop, and crew was asked to complete a Unit Marketing Plan.  This plan should outline some key ways that your unit is going to help recruit new Scout Families.  Volunteer to make a piece of that plan happen.
  2. Attend your District’s Join Scouting Night Kick-off/Training Event.  Most of these are happening in mid-to-late August.  Show up, hear about the plan, and get involved if you can.
  3. Tell others.  You know people – probably lots of people who have Scout-age kids.  Once you know your unit’s Join Scouting Night date, invite non-Scout families to attend and join this great program.  Word of mouth means so much more than a flyer at school.  Tell people through your Facebook page or other social media you use.  Get the word to the people.

Here are 4 Recruiting Tools that are available to us this year for Join Scouting Night:

  1. Hovc.org/join is our new online registration portal.  Parents can go online, register their child for Scouting and pay the registration fees.  Scout Service Center Staff will then get those parents connected to the unit leader of the group they want to join.  Join Scouting Nights will remain our primary entry point, but for parents who cannot attend the JSN at their school, hovc.org/join will be there.
  2. Every New Scout who joins between August 1 and September 31, 2013 will receive a “Prepared. For Life” rechargeable dual-LED flashlight.  It’s bright, pocket-sized, never needs batteries, and perfect for a new Scout’s first camp-out.
  3. September is “Scouting Month” at Bass Pro Shops nationwide.  The Winding Creek Bass Pro Shop near Ashland will allow us to have a recruiting booth every Thursday during the month of September.  We will most likely have a weekly prize drawing and other in-store activities for new Scout families.
  4. Saturday, September 28th will be Scout Day at the State Fair of Virginia.  All Scouts in uniform will get in at a discounted price, and the State Fair is allowing us to have a recruiting booth for new Scouts and alumni.

Look for more information about Join Scouting Night in the September edition of The Courier.  Stay engaged.  Tell others.  Thank you for helping to keep Scouting strong.

By Bill Givler, Director of Field Service, bill.givler@scouting.org

August Calendar



4-10  Buckskin National Youth Leader Training Conference at Camp T. Brady Saunders
7       Scoutreach Committee Meeting
8       Executive Committee Meeting
17     Join Scouting Night Training/Kickoff
29     Commissioner Cabinet Meeting
31     Scout Shop and Service Center Closed

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 100th 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

Commissioner Basic Training

New unit commissioners, or people interested in helping units should take commissioner basic training.  This August, it will take place on the 24th at the council service center. Learn more and register online at this link:  http://www.doubleknot.com/event/1360166.

 

 

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.

**Key Dates**

EXPLOSION I (forms become available) August 20th-6:00PM at Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School Street, Chester, VA 23831
EXPLOSION II August 22nd- 6:00PM at the Council Service Center, 4015 Fitzhugh Ave. Richmond, VA 23230
EXPLOSION III August 27th-  6:00PM at Dominion Virginia Power, 5000 Dominion Blvd. Glen Allen, VA 23060
EXPLOSION IV August 29th- 7:00PM Mt. Pisgah UMC, 1100 Mt. Pisgah Drive,  Midlothian, VA 23113
POPCORN SALE BEGINS!!! September 1st
Show and Sale Orders due September 16th
Monthly Popcorn Report to District Kernel #1 September 23rd (by this date)
Show and Sale Pickup September 28th
Monthly Popcorn Report to District Kernel #2 October 14th (by this date)
Monthly Popcorn Report to District Kernel #3 November 4th (by this date)
Final Orders Due (Take Order and Prizes) November 25th
Monthly Popcorn Report to District Kernel #4 December 2nd (by this date)
Take Order Pickup December 7th
Final Payments due December 13th

Be sure to check out the NEW prizes and commission structure at www.popcornvirginia.com!

Check Out Our NEW Flavors For the 2013 Popcorn Sale!

Leader Training

Don’t Lose Sight of Training This Summer

The Heart of Virginia Council had the 2nd highest percentage of trained leaders in the country this past year and it was due to the commitment of everyone to make it a top priority.  As we finalize our plans for a great program year, please remember to keep training as a “top priority.” 

Each troop has new Scouts moving up from Webelos and their parents need training to become registered leaders.  Additionally, this fall we will recruit a very large number of new Cub Scouts and the new leaders we recruit will all have to go through training as well.  This means keeping up to date on scheduled training dates for your district as well as other district’s dates to provide your leaders a variety of opportunities to meet their training requirements. 

Training information can be found at http://hovc.org/training/ and training opportunities can be found by clicking on the council calendar Quick Link at http://hovc.org.

BeAScout.org


 Be sure to update your unit’s BeAScout.org pin through the MyScouting.org account of the unit leader, committee chairman or chartered organization representative.  Notifications are sent to these three as people e-mail an interest in a unit through the system.  If you need help contact your unit commissioner, district executive or go to http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Membership/Youth_Recruitment.aspx.

Like us on Facebook

Like Us On Facebook!

If you haven’t already liked the Heart of Virginia Council’s Facebook page, now is a great time to do so.  We are posting frequent Jamboree updates and lots of amazing pictures!

It is a great way to keep up with everything going on here  at the Heart of Virginia Council!

https://www.facebook.com/ScoutingVirginia
Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America

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.

Service Project On the James

 Service project on the James- August 17th


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. 

Online registration is now live at http://www.jrava.org/get-involved/volunteer/tire-less-james.

Chesterfield County Fair Grand Parade

 

Calling All Scouts! Chesterfield County Fair Grand Parade

WHO: Scout units in the Heart of Virginia Council

WHEN: Tuesday, August 27th, 2013, 7:00PM

WHERE: Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield

Any Scout or Scout leader in FULL CLASS A UNIFORMS will be admitted to the fair FREE of charge.  All units must pre-register.   After or prior to participating in the 15 minute parade loop, units can enjoy the fair!  Please bring your Unit and US flags. Registered units will come through Gate 3 and be at the line-up area (Gate 5) by 6:30PM.  What a great way to meet one of your summer activity requirements!

Pre-register by calling Tammy C. Ridout at 804-539-5764 or email TammyRidout@virginiapromotionalproducts.com.

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/

Philmont

2014 Council Philmont Contingent

 

If you know of anyone interested in going, please contact Ellen M. Milano at 804-204-2610 or ellen.milano@scouting.org. For more information, please visit http://hovc.org/resources/philmont-2014/. 

To download the 2014 youth application, click here.
To download the 2014 adult application, click here.

“Bird’s Eye View with a bonus of God's Presence in the sky. “ Jonathan Hammond, Crew 625-O-01

 

 

 

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!

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, aka the Summit, is the permanent site of the national Scout jamboree and home to the Boy Scouts of America's newest national high-adventure base. The Summit occupies 10,600 acres in West Virginia's New River Gorge region—a world-renowned adventure sports destination known for its world-class climbing rock and monster whitewater.

Between June 8 and August 16, 2014 your crew can get your Summit on in one of six seven-day programs. Work with your troop to choose the most suitable program:

To learn more and to register, visit http://www.summitblog.org/programs/

$20 Oil Changes

Available in the Scout Shop!

Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation

     

  Upcoming Events on the Reservation
 

October 5, 2013 – Tiger Rally at Cub Adventure Camp  -   http://www.cubadventurecamp.net/tiger.html
January 17 – 18, 2014 – Winter Camp  -  http://bradysaunders.net/camp/wintercamp.html         

Summer Camp 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!


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/.

 
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

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

September

5         District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30PM, SW Church of Christ
5         Roundtable Meetings (Cub, Boys Scout,Venturing),, 7:30PM, SW Church of Christ
6-8      OA Service Weekend, Camp T. Brady Saunders
14       Scoutmaster Indoor Leader Training, 8:00AM, Hopewell UMC
18       District Committee Meeting, 7:00PM, Trinity UMC
26       OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00PM, Hopewell UMC

Join Scouting

While the Fall may seem like a long time away it is really right around the corner and our 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. 

Cub Scout Day Camp

Arrohattoc’s Cub Scout Day Camp will be held August 6th-10th 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. 

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.

Adult Leadership Training Opportunities

Every Scout deserves a trained leader! BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) will be held August 24th 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.   Scoutmaster Indoor Leadership Training will be held on September 14th, from 8:00am – 4:30pm at Hopewell UMC.  Please be sure to check the Heart of Virginia calendar at www.hovc.org to find out more about these great training programs!

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.

District Roundtable

Calling all Adult Leaders and Scout Parents!  Are you looking for ways to improve your Scout Unit’s programs while also finding out how to more easily manage all of the logistics of running a successful Pack, Troop or Crew?  Join us on the first Thursday of every month at Southwest Church of Christ (5340 Courthouse Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832) at 7:30PM.

Battlefield District





District Chairman:  Mike Andrews, 356-6148, miandrews@comcast.net
Commissioner: Herb Sening, 240-738, 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.

AUGUST

7         Commissioner Meeting 6:30PM @ Fairfield Presbyterian Church
7         Roundtable 7:30PM @ Fairfield Presbyterian Church
17       Join Scouting Night Training 9AM @ Fairfield Presbyterian Church
19       OA Chapter Meeting 7PM @ Fairfield Presbyterian Church
20       District Committee Meeting 7:30PM @ Fairfield Presbyterian Church

**SPECIAL CALENDAR NOTE**

The District Committee meetings have been moved to the third Tuesday of the month (same time and location). This is to accommodate the schedules of incoming committee chairmen and other District members in key positions. The OA Chapter meetings will NOT change nights. They will remain on the third Monday of the month (same time and place.)

JOIN SCOUTING NIGHT TRAINING

The District Training for our Cub Scout Fall recruitment will be Saturday, August 17th, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church from 9AM-10AM. This will be the absolute best opportunity for Units to receive promotional materials for this fall and to find out which dates the Join Scouting Nights will be at each Elementary School! The District Membership Committee is in the process of following up with every Cub Scout Pack to make sure they are represented at this training. Every single Pack MUST have representation at this training (it does not have to be the Cubmaster, just a representative from the Unit). Units who do not send a representative will be on the BAD LIST. Do not be a Unit on the BAD LIST… Any questions about this training or this fall’s recruitment can be directed towards Scott Sager, District membership Chairman— sagerian@gmail.com 804.477.5747

FALL POPCORN SALE

It is not too late to sign up for this fall’s Popcorn Sale! Over twenty Units from our District are already signed up but that’s not even half of our Units, folks… We need to get this number as close to forty as possible. There is no better way to earn money for your Unit than by participating in the Popcorn Sale! If you have not signed up yet please contact Ray Alexander at BattlefieldPopC@aol.com. Once your Unit is signed up you will start to receive emails from our District and the Council about when the upcoming trainings and pickups will be for our Popcorn Sale. There is also a new bonus commission structure and new prizes this year so please, sign up today!

Roundtable

Roundtable is the first Wednesday of every month (except July) at 7:30PM. There is no better place for your Unit Leaders to get up to speed on everything that is going on in the Council. Please make sure that there is at least one representative from your Unit at each and every Roundtable. Units who are not represented at Roundtable will be on the BAD LIST. As previously mentioned, you do not want to be on the BAD LIST… Starting in September, Roundtable will change locations. The new location will be in Mechanicsville but is still being finalized. Everyone will know the new location well enough in advance.

Capitol District

District Chairman: Ian Coddington, icoddington@msn.com   
District Commissioner: Doug Hill,  btvc@aol.com
District Executive: Jason Smith, 804-204-2616, jason.smith@scouting.org

August

4-10     Buckskin Youth Leader Taining
6          District Committee Meeting
6          OA Chapter Meeting
6          ROUNDTABLE
10        Tireless James Project
17        Join Scouting Night Training

September

3          District Committee Meeting
3          OA Chapter Meeting
3          ROUNDTABLE
9-12     Join Scouting Nights
16-20   Join Scouting Nights
23-27   Join Scouting Nights

YOUTH RECRUITMENT

Do you want your Pack or Troop to have more fun? The best way to do that is by growing the Pack or Troop.  There are plenty of resources at the Scout Service Center to help advertise your Scouting Unit with the local schools and get more adults to help bring more fun to the Scouts!  E-Mail Jason or just stop by the Scout Service Center to discuss strategies and pick up FREE recruitment materials!

CAPITOL POPCORN!

Fund your Pack and Troop’s ENTIRE year’s activities through the Popcorn sale.  Never have Packs and Troops received such great support and returns from the popcorn sale.  Have more fun with your Scouts.  CHALLENGE: EACH PACK/TROOP RAISES 1$ MORE THAN LAST YEAR. Contact Michelle McQueen (District Award of Merit Recipient ’10) to take part in the sale! michelle.mcqueen@dla.mil.

Richmond Police K9 Projects

Here is a picture of several Capitol District Eagle Scout candidates working on their projects in conjunction with the Richmond Police Department K9 Unit and Friends of Richmond K9. The Projects took place in July.

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

August 2013

6     DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS STAFF MEETING: 6:30pm at United Methodist Conference Center
6     CUB & SCOUT LEADER ROUNDTABLE: 7:30 PM at United Methodist Conference Center
6     OA CHAPTER MEETING at United Methodist Conference Center
19   DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS STAFF MEETING: 7:00pm at United Methodist Conference Center
20   DISTRICT COMMITTEE MTG 6:30pm Dinner, 7:00pm Mtg. at Markel Plaza, Salon B, 4600 Cox Rd.
27   POPCORN EXPLOSION!!! 6-8pm, Dominion Innsbrook, 5000 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA 23060

It’s Popcorn Time

It’s that time again when all units need to be planning their Trail End Popcorn campaign. The District Popcorn team has been contacting you for more information and the Cardinal Popcorn Explosion will be August 27, 2013, located at Dominion Innsbrook from 6-8pm. There will be a light dinner provided. Look for more information on signing up from the Popcorn Team! Check www.popcornvirginia.com for more updates!!

School Night Planning for September

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 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 19th, 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 council service center and pick up your unit's packet with the new council calendar included to assist you with your unit program planning. These items are also available online at http://hovc.org/resources/program-planning/.

Cardinal Back To School Night

Join us August 19th for school night training at 7:00PM at The UMC Conference Center at 10330 Staples Mill Road.   We will be conducting this training just like a school night, so come prepared to have fun and to experience school night the way your new Cub Scouts will.  (So come knowing what "grade" you are in!)  The training will be a mock school night sign up, and then we will answer any questions you have about school night. This is also a great opportunity to learn what other packs are doing to be successful in recruiting and share your ideas with others.  It is recommended that each pack have two leaders in attendance. 

Crater District

 

 

District Chairman: Vacant
District Commissioner: William “Bill” Simms, winglvr70@hotmail.com  
District Executive: Eric Stephens, eric.stephens@scouting.org

August
17            Crater District Join Scouting Night Training – Wesley UMC 10AM

September
2             Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7PM
5             Crater’s Meherrin Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
16           District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM
16           District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7:30 PM

 

Join Scouting Night Training and Site Coordinator Training

Attention all Crater PACK Unit Leaders/Committee Chairs & All Unit Commissioners

           Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 10:00AM at Wesley United Methodist Church

3791 Conduit Road Colonial Heights, VA

Your unit Scouting Night Coordinator or designee WILL NEED TO ATTEND the Join Scouting Night (JSN) kickoff meeting to:

  • Learn about the changes for 2013  AND
  • Sign up for the schools that your unit wants to recruit from AND
  • Pick up materials to help your JSN be a success!

The meeting will start promptly at 10:00 AM.  All Commissioners should be present!!

POPCORN

The time to design your ideal year of scouting is now!!  Popcorn Sales is the easiest way to ensure your unit has the funding to provide a quality program.  Unit representatives make it happen by signing up now!!!   For more information about the popcorn sale go to www.scoutingvirginia.org.      

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.

Huguenot Trail

District Chairman: H.C. Davis, 804-239-4105, hcvsp33@aol.com
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

August 2012

1 Roundtable Meeting (7:00PM, Mt. Pisgah UMC)
20 HT Join Scouting Night Orientation (7:00PM, Mt. Pisgah UMC)
21 District Committee Meeting (7:00PM,Village Bank HQ)
29 HT Popcorn EXPLOSION 2013 (7:00PM, Mt. Pisgah UMC)

Corporate Grants Help Scouting

Friends of Scouting is likely the best way to describe our fundraising process that we can think of.  When gifts come in from volunteers, parents, and local businesses, it really does feel like support from friends.  This year’s goal of $160,000 has been challenging to say the least.  We have been hung at 90% of completion for weeks, but some initiative and innovation have begun to “move the needle” again.

Many corporations have programs to support nonprofits that their employees donate their time and experience to.  By filing some simple paperwork, those volunteers who document a mere 25-50 hours a year (and we know Scouters donate much more) can be rewarded between $250 to $500 to the nonprofit where they serve.  When combined with the personal donations made annually, the effects are compounded and powerful!

Information about such grants is available through your employers Human Resource department, and an email should have been forwarded from your unit’s leadership to every family.  The information should also be posted on our district website and Facebook page.  And of course the District Executive can help you determine if your employer participates.

Volunteer grants add another layer of service to our local youth, the positive effects of which ripple out to all parts of the district.  Thank you very much for your support!

Unit Planning

Take the time this summer to gather your unit leadership, committee and parents together to form a good plan for the upcoming Scouting year.  This could be in the relaxed atmosphere of an outdoor barbeque or pool party (although you will actually need to get some work accomplished), or in the more formal setting of your committee meeting.  Planning materials were available at June’s Super Saturday, and if your unit doesn’t have them, please request them from your SDE, or from the Office Manager at the Council Service Center. 

Popcorn

One of the most important components of your unit’s annual plan is how it will fund all those exciting activities!  The Heart of Virginia Council has worked with Trails End Popcorn for many years now to create a seamless fundraising option to bring in much needed revenue to your Scouting unit.  By far, this is the best option for units to drum up support for their local Scouting endeavors.

We want every unit to have an exciting and well-funded program, and we sincerely believe Popcorn is the key.  There will be our district training opportunity at 7:00pm on August 29th, at Mt. Pisgah UMC; but units are welcome at any district’s training event within our Council.  Your leadership has likely received a call or email from our new District Popcorn Kernel, Cindy Stock.  Cindy is a wonderful and spirited volunteer, who helped Pack 1836 reach their financial goals many years in a row with popcorn sales!  She is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for this form of fundraising.  For questions regarding this year’s sale, please email Cindy at stock925@verizon.net.  Director of Development, Joshua Hendrix, can also answer your questions about the sale: 804-204-2617 (but he is nowhere near as nice as Cindy!  smiley)

Join Scouting Night

During the summer, the Council and District Committee are working hard behind the scenes to make arrangements for recruiting more youth into your Packs, Troops and Crews.  If your unit has already a scheduled a date or multiple dates, please share that with your SDE as soon as possible.  This year there may need to be a greater emphasis on advertising by signs and banners alongside the roads and in the byways, and from our leader’s homes.  Some of these signs and banners may need to be home made. 

For most schools, we will likely have a rally-type presentation near the end of the school day, which takes less time away from the volunteer’s work day, and allows us to reach rock-concert levels of excitement for the boys!  Of course, to insure everyone is on the same page, we will need to gather for a short training on Tuesday, August 20th, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.  At this time, we plan to have it a Mt. Pisgah UMC.   It will be vital to have as many volunteers who are going to be involved in the recruitment process attend the meeting.  We will keep you posted!

Rivers District

   

District Chairman: John Davenport, 804-366-7098
District Commissioner:
District Executive: Joseph Orr, 804-909-3262, joseph.orr@scouting.org

Hey folks,

I hope everyone is having a great summer of camping and adventure. I can not wait to hear about all the excitement! 

I would like to formally introduce you all to our newest district leader, Diane Mumford. She will be the district commissioner and will be working to improve our commissioner service which in turn improves our units here in the RiversDistrict.

Some dates you need to know...

Roundtable will be pushed back till August 15 at Beale memorial at 7:30PM.
Commissioner meeting notification will be sent shortly by Diane Mumford.
District committee meeting will be held August 20th at Tappahannock UMC.

Exploring

  

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

AUGUST NEWS

I hope everyone has had a great summer so far! As the summer winds down, Exploring ramps up. Our Fall Recruitment and Open House dates will be announced this month. Please continue to check the exploringvirginia.org website to get the most up to date information on all recruitment and Posts currently available. 

Remember that our next Exploring Committee Meeting will be August 7th  from noon to1:00PM at the Council Service Center.

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

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.

 

 

Eagles Nest

                                         Eagles Nest

Eagle Name and Unit            Service Project

Michael Stanton Gigante    735     Colonial Trail Gardens Restoration
Joseph Andrew Gill    1893     Recycling/Trash Bins for James River Park System
Travis Xavier Henderson    732     St. Peter Baptist Church Shed Repair
Venable Rosser Johnson    902     History Along the Appomattox
Scott Wood McIlhenny    706     SAES Wheelchair Bridge and Platform
Derek Louis Messer    869     Project Four Square (Bench & Table for Family Life Center)
Zachary Aaron Phillips    795     Soccer Clinic for Boys and Girls Club
John Samuel Poindexter IV   702     Beautification and Restoration for Trinity Episcopal School
Christopher Michael Powell    840     All Saints Catholic School Computer Desks
Corie Wayne Ritter    2806     Eyeglasses collection for the Lion's Club
William Andrew Stewart    702     Youth Storage Room Project
Austin Leigh Timberlake    528     Antioch Church Prayer Garden
Thomas Nathaniel Tombes    828     Bridge & Paved Walkway to Sacred Heart Statue
William Hunter Woodward    500     Renovation of New Hanover Frisbee Golf Course

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.

 

Memorials and Honors

In Memory Of

Ralph Albright
Terry and Donna Coffman

Geraldine Y. DeHoff
Margaret DeHoff McCurley

Ben Gregory
Terry and Donna Coffman
Ellen Schmidt

David "Bootie" Reames
Terry and Donna Coffman

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!

100th anniversary items are arriving in the Scout Shop.   New t-shirts are in!

Pack and Troop leaders must tell new Scouts which items and uniform parts to purchase.  With almost 500 units in our 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. 

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