FOS Annual Campaign Dinner

This year’s FOS Annual Campaign Dinner was an extraordinary night of celebration and support for local Scouting! Held on February 12^th in the Grand Ballroom of the Greater Richmond Convention Center, this very special night helped to generate over $750,000 of support towards the Council’s annual fund and operations.

Davenport & Company was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the event, and CEO Lee Chapman was host and emcee for the evening. Over 700 donors, supporters and business leaders were in attendance to hear a fantastic program featuring Distinguished Eagle Scout, Dr. Michael Manyak, a medical executive and world explorer.

Attendance and financial support was generated through the hard work of our 100 Table Hosts; volunteers that gave their time and energy by inviting friends and guests and then following up to secure their attendance and financial participation. Being a Table Host is one of the most vital ways to help support the Council and to ensure the success of Scouting programs.

We would like to thank all Table Hosts, supporters, donors and corporate sponsors for all their support!

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March Calendar

2         Camp Card Sale officially starts
8         Daylight Savings Time
12       Council Recognition Event
13-15 Order of the Arrow Service Weekend & Ordeal
19       Executive Board Meeting
19       Maintenance & Properties Committee Meeting

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JTE News

Training   

There are a lot of training opportunities lined up for this spring.  Attending BSA training courses not only prepares you for your position in your unit, it creates a network of leaders for you to call on for ideas in the future.  You will also meet great people and make new friends.  A list of instructor based training courses has been updated at http://hovc.org/training/.  Online training is always available at www.myscouting.org.  

Having trained leaders is one of the objectives on all of the unit Journey To Excellence scorecards.  The emphasis the past few years has been on direct contact leaders.The new scorecards recommend that committee members go through training as well. The more parents that can understand the methods of the program the better.

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Cub Scout Program Changes

Cub Scout Program Changes

With the new Cub Scout program changes there will be opportunities for training.  Program leader guides will be released by the national council in April or May and the new handbooks for boys in June.  A “Train the Trainer” instructor based course will be held on Saturday, May 9th at the LDS Stake Center, 5000 Pump Road Saturday, May 9th.  Stay tuned to the council training page on the website for more details.  This course will prepare Cub Scout leader training instructors in the new changes so they can hold their own leader training courses in their districts this summer and fall.

 As always – check this link for updates to program changes:   http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/programupdates.aspx

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2015 Friends of Scouting

Funding our mission. Friends of Scouting is the annual giving campaign of the Heart of Virginia Council and is the largest and most important source of funding for the council.  The bulk of our support comes from individuals like you who believe in what Scouting does for youth and families. 

The campaign kicked off in January and we are asking each unit to conduct a short campaign to give families the opportunity to support Scouting in central Virginia.

To sign your unit up, please fill out the unit engagement form.

Thank you for your support!

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Council Recognition Night

 

These deserving Scouters will be recognized at the March 12th Council Recognition Night at the Cub and Webelos Adventure Camp in Goochland.  To learn more and register online, click here.

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2014 Eagle Scout Class Commencement

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Cub Scout Advancement Awards

Cub Scout Advancement Awards Return Policy

The current Cub Scout belt loop and Webelos activity pin advancement programs are being revised for the coming program year.  Any belt loop and activity pin sales after January 21st will be final through the phase out of these awards.  Please purchase only what you need for Pack meetings.  

Questions can be directed to info@scoutingvirginia.org.

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Camp Cards

Camp Cards 2015

The Camp Card Sale has officially begun!  This year’s card is a great value with discounts from vendors across our Council like SweetFrog, SportClips, Massage Envy, Science Museum of Virginia, Midas of Richmond, Q Barbeque and Hardee’s.

Units can return the cards they don’t sell without a penalty as long as they settle in full by May 29^th, so it is truly a RISK FREE FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY.  Units earn 50% commission on every card sold and Council proceeds go to help enhance and maintain our camps, so it is a win-win!  To find out more and sign-up for the sale, visit hovc.org/campcards.  Don’t let your unit miss out on this amazing opportunity!

 

Click here for the unit commitment form.  Please email it to lisa.washington@scouting.org. 

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Tournament of Eagles

For more information, please contact brett.smiley@scouting.org or 804-204-2612.

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23rd World Scout Jamboree

Registration Open!

From July 28 to August 8, more than 30,000 Scouts and leaders from 161 countries around the world will converge on Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree.

The event will provide opportunities to raise awareness about global issues, explore the environment, participate in community service, make friends from around the world, and deepen understanding of developments in science and technology. The World Jamboree is a unique opportunity for participants to experience an exciting program of activities, including: Global Development Village, City of Science, Cross Road of Culture, and the Peace Program.

Participants will live and learn with fellow Scouts from around the world. They will be housed in tents along with the BSA contingent but will soon venture out to mingle with tens of thousands of people for two weeks of activities and adventure. That’s right, a world fellowship exercise on an enormous scale!

Click here to register!

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James E. West Fellowship

James E. West Fellowship

The Council’s Endowment is a restricted fund where a portion of the earned income becomes available to support Scouting programs annually. Building our endowment fund will help ensure our program will remain strong and viable for future generations.

We would like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the James E. West Fellowship through a permanently restricted gift of $1,000. This is a great way to start your legacy, and it can be added to over the years.  Please consider a pledge or gift before the end of this year.

 Please contact Brett Smiley at 804-426-9241 or brett.smiley@scouting.org if you have specific questions.

Thank you for your consideration and generous support of Scouting.

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Philmont

2016 Council Philmont Expedition 620-205

Philmont is a national high adventure base, owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America.  Philmont is large, comprising 137,493 acres or about 215 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) range of the Rockies.  Philmont has high mountains, which dominate rough terrain with an elevation ranging from 6,500 to 12,441 feet.  It is located in the northeastern area of New Mexico near the town of Cimarron.  Philmont has a unique history of ancient Indians who chiseled writings into canyon walls…Spanish conquistadors who explored the Southwest long before the first colonist arrived on the Atlantic coast…the rugged breed of mountain men like Kit Carson who blazed trails across this land…the great land barons like Lucien Maxwell who built ranchos along the Santa Fe Trail…miners… loggers…cowboys.  All these people left their mark on Philmont.

PLAN NOW for the 2016 Council Philmont Expedition

 June 18 – July 3, 2016

The council is sending 4 crews to Philmont in 2016 – a total of 48 participants!  

Estimated cost: $2,300.  Applications and a $450 deposit must be submitted to the council service center before October 1, 2015.  Adult Advisor interviews and crew assignments will be held during October 2015.

To express your interest or if you have any questions, send an e-mail to ellen.milano@scouting.org. 

Click here to download the 2016 Youth application.
To download the 2016 adult application, click here.

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Philmont Training Center

Philmont Training Center

The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1950, PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteer and professional leaders, and a fun family program for every member of the family. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and family members attend PTC.

Each conference features the latest tools and techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses.  Learn more at this link  http://www.philmontscoutranch.org/PTC.aspx.

Take your family to the mountains of New Mexico for a week of family fun and Scout leader training.  Don’t pay top dollar for dude ranch experience when you can have family budget friendly week at Philmont Scout Ranch. 

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Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation

   

Summer Camp 2015

Camp T. Brady Saunders

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP 2015 CAMP T. BRADY SAUNDERS

Schedule
PIONEER WEEK, June 7 – 13, 2015
WEEK 1, June 15 – 21, 2015
WEEK 2, June 21 – 27, 2015 **SOLD OUT**
WEEK 3, June 28 – July 4, 2015
WEEK 4, July 5 – 11, 2015
WEEK 5, July 12 – 18, 2015 *NEARLY SOLD OUT*
WEEK 6, July 19 – 25, 2015

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

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

Fee $265 if registered by March 16, 2015 and ½ of fees paid after March 16, 2015 $295

Leaders $100 per week or $20 per day if not staying the entire week

1 free leader for every 10 paid Scouts

Receive an “I’m Going to Summer Camp Patch” if registered before January 31, 2015!

No Program or Merit Badge fees, including the Civil War Experience & Ranger Challenge!

SCHEDULE YOUR TROOP  PRESENTATION ON CAMP T. BRADY SAUNDERS 2015

 Please contact mic.mullins@scouting.org to arrange a presentation!

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Cub Adventure Camp

2015

Space Adventure – Summer Camp

Cub and Webelos Adventure Camp
Heart of Virginia Council Scout Reservation

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CUBADVENTURECAMP.NET

Hold-A-Space for the 2015 summer is only $10.00 per attendee

Cub and Webelos Sessions

     RESIDENT CAMP SESSIONS

     Session 1-June 21-24, 2015             Cub Scout $120 Early Bird*
     Session 2-June 24-27, 2015           *If registered by March 16, 2015 and ½ of fees Paid
     Session 3-June 28-July 1, 2015         Adult $95
     Session 4-July 5-8, 2015
     Session 5-July 12-15, 2015     

     WEEKEND ADVENTURES

     Weekend 1 - July 10 -12, 2015         $65 per person 
     Weekend 2 - July 17-19, 2015        * Register by March 16, 2015 for an Early Bird rate of $55 per person

Register by March 1, 2015 and get special “I’m Going to Summer Camp” Patch

    Questions?  Contact Mic Mullins 804-204-2625 or 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/.

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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
Website: www.arrohattoc.com

March

5          District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30PM, Hopewell UMC
5          Roundtable, 7:00PM, Hopewell UMC
5          Camp Card Pick-Up, 7:00PM, Hopewell UMC
7          Arrohattoc Pinewwood Derby, 8:00AM, Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
14        Orienteering Day, Albright Scout Reservation
18        District Committee Meeting, 7:00PM, Trinity UMC
21        Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, 8:00AM, Hopewell UMC
26        OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00PM, Hopewell UMC

District Pinewood Derby

Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, March 7^th as the Arrohattoc District will hold our annual District Pinewood Derby.  For basic information including rules and starting times please visit www.arrohattoc.com.  Pack’s can register their top 5 racers by Rank via the online registration page on the Council Calendar until March 4^th!  We’ll see everyone at the races!

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Be sure to mark your calendars for Arrohattoc’s upcoming adult training opportunities.  We will be holding a Scoutmaster Indoor Leader Training on 3/21 as well as the Scoutmaster Outdoor Leader Training & Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills on 4/11-4/12. Registrations can be made online by visiting the Council Calendar at www.hovc.org.

Camp Card Sale 2015

Be sure to check in with your Unit regarding this year’s Camp Card Sale.  We’ve put together an excellent card this year that should be an easy way for your Scout to help earn money to reduce the cost of either Day Camp or Summer Camp.  The cards are only $5.00 so they’ll be a really easy sale!

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 Hopewell United Methodist Church (6200 Courthouse Rd) at 7:00PM.

Looking for info on what’s happening in the District?

Leaders and families in the Arrohattoc District can stay up to date by visiting the district website at www.arrohattoc.com/. The district also maintains a mailing list for information on Packs, Troops and Crews. Visit http://arrohattoc.com/district/mailing-lists to subscribe to one or all the mailing lists and stay up to date on events and news of the Arrohattoc District.

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Battlefield District

 

District Chairman:  Dr. William Hefele, 363-0334, whefeledds@yahoo.com
Commissioner: Herb Sening, 240-7381, herbsening@comcast.net
District Executive: Nick Harman, 204-2622, nick.harman@scouting.org
Battlefield District Website:  http://hovc.org/battlefieldscouting/

Calendar

4         Commissioner’s Meeting, 6:30PM
4         Roundtable, 7:30PM
17       District Committee Meeting, 7:30PM @Fairfield Presbyterian Church
16       OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00PM@ Fairfield Presbyterian Church

Family Friends of Scouting

This is the time for every family to have the opportunity to support the Scouting program. Friends of Scouting presentations will be conducted at Pack Blue and Gold Banquets and Troop Courts of Honor this Spring. We need two pieces of information from every Unit.

1. Who will your Unit Captain be? This individual will be responsible for coordinating the presentation with the District.
2. What is the date, time, and location of your presentation?

Please click on the link http://goo.gl/forms/WHt7E0p8mH to do this. Any questions please contact Ann Bevan at abevan@nhsonline.org or battlefieldscouting602@gmail.com

Cub Scout Day Camp - July 27, 2015 thru July 31, 2015 at Fairfield Presbyterian Church

http://hovc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Day-Camp-Flyer-Generic.pdf

We will have the online registration open soon. Notice will go out with the link to register when this is open. The theme this year will be Take Flight.

Cub Scout Baloo Training

Come to BALOO. Learn the ins and outs of camping with your Cubs. Baloo is a required training course to take the boys camping in Cub Scouting. Learn Scouting's rules and fun things about the outdoors. Classes include Aims and Purposes, Campfire planning, Health and Safety, and Programs.  There is also an outside Round Robin that includes stoves, lanterns, nature hikes, games, and Cub cooking.  The price is $20. This includes materials, lunch, and a Baloo patch. Come join the fun and let's get trained. REMEMBER- Every Scout deserves a trained leader. A minimum of 10 participants are necessary to conduct the training. This will be held at Camp T. Brady Saunders Admin. Building from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Questions? Contact us at battlefieldscouting602@gmail.com. To register, go to http://scoutingvirginia.doubleknot.com/event/1656742

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Capitol District

District Chairman: Jonathan Murdoch-Kitt, 804-321-5100, jonathan@murdochkittlaw.com
District Commissioner: Doug Hill, 804-922-3706,  doughillvt409@gmail.com
Senior District Executive: George Smith, 804-204-2632, george.smith@scouting.org

March  
   
3           District Committee Meeting 6:00PM First Baptist Church
3           Cub/Scout Roundtable 7:00PM First Baptist Church
3           Order of Arrow Chapter Meeting 7:00pm First Baptist Church

Camp Card Sales             

The best way to get your pack or troop to camp is to participate and sell the 2015 Camp Card. The $5 card returns great value to the purchaser and $2.50 towards camp fees for each card sold. All agree that the card this year is packed with great bargains and will sell easily and briskly.

Russ Stein, CAMP CARD CHAMPION is available to advise you on easy ways to boost your sales and motivate your boys to earn their way to camp. Contact Russ: russ613@comcast.net or 804.651.5825

Cards will be distributed at the March 3^rd Roundtable. Sign up your unit online today!

District Award of Merit                

Capitol district has many Scout leaders that are deserving of recognition for the contribution they make to the Scouting program. Is there someone in your unit that goes above and beyond for the boys in your program? Please nominate Scouters from your unit for the capitol District Award of Merit. The deadline for nominations is March 31^st.  Scouters who actively contribute to district operations over the years are great candidates for this recognition. Forms are available online or at the Council Service Center.

Welcome New Program Chairman

Alan Johnson has agreed to serve as District Program Chairman.  Alan has great ideas for exciting district Cub Scout and Boy Scout activities and welcomes the help and support of Scouters interested in coordinating district-wide programs. First up is the Cub Scout Fishing Rodeo in April and then the Fall Camporee, 10/9-11/2015. Contact Alan if you’d like to help!  amjengr@gmail.com or
479- 466-4116.

Webelos to Scout Transition

Do you know where the next influx of boys in your Troop will come from? Do you work with a nearby pack to invite their Webelos to your Troop? If not, you should have a Webelos to Scout transiton plan in place to attract and add new youth to your unit. Visit the national website or www.hovc.org for ideas on recruiting new members or contact your executive for support. George.smith@scouting.org or
804- 239-5065.                               

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Cardinal District

District Chairman:  Michael Ballato
District Vice 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
Cardinal Website:  www.cardinalscouts.com

March

3          DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS STAFF MEETING: 6:00PM @ United Methodist Church Conference Center
3          CUB & SCOUT LEADER ROUNDTABLE  7:30PM at United Methodist Church Conference Center
3          OA CHAPTER MEETING at United Methodist Church Conference Center 8          
17        DIST. COMMITTEE MTG. 6:30PM Dinner, 7:00PM Meeting at Markel Plaza, Salon B, 4600 Cox Rd.
20-22  MERIT BADGE WEEKEND, Camp T. Brady Saunders

Cardinal District 2015Friends of Scouting Campaign

Our Family District campaign is about to begin. The district goal for 2015 is to have 100% of each Unit’s members making a contribution at some level to the campaign.  Large gifts are appreciated and are needed, however, even the smallest contributions will help the program move forward when everyone is participating. Harry Kelso, Family Campaign Chairman, or one of his committee members will be contacting each unit to find out when the FOS presentation will be held. The key to success in each unit is the appointment of a unit captain.

Cardinal district’s FOS goal this year is $285,000. The district and Council need every dollar to carry-on the great programs that the Heart of Virginia Council offers. Everyone’s support is needed. When asked, please consider making a pledge.

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Crater District

 

District Chairman: Dr.  Virginia Cherry,  434-246-4164, vcherry44@gmail.com
District Commissioner: William “Bill” Simms, 804-586-6382, winglvr70@hotmail.com  
District Executive: Allen Crump, 804-263-5016, allen.crump@scouting.org

MARCH

2       District Commissioners Meeting- Wesley United Methodist Church, 6:30PM
2       Crater Roundtable- Wesley U.M.C., 7:00PM
9       OA Meeting, 7:00PM
16     District Committee Meeting- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7:00PM

SIGN UP FOR YOUR FRIENDS OF SCOUTING PRESENTATION

Friends of Scouting is the Council’s annual fundraising campaign.  The dollars raised through this effort go directly back into the Scouting program for the council paying for our beautiful camps, our service center, and so much more.  If you haven’t already, please contact Allen Crump to schedule your Friends of Scouting Unit Presentation.  Spaces are limited, so please be sure to set up your presentation now to make sure you get the date you want.

CAMP CARDS

Is your unit looking for a great fundraiser this spring?  The 2015 Camp Card sale is about to begin and now is your chance to sign up!  The card is good at locations across Central Virginia and is loaded with tons of savings.  To sign up or to get more information, just contact Allen Crump.

HAVE YOU BEEN TO ROUNDTABLE?

If not, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to learn more about Scouting and meet other dedicated leaders from the Crater District.  Roundtable is a chance to learn about everything that is going on in the district and council while also getting top-notch training from experienced Scouters and special guests.  Everyone in the district is invited and encouraged to attend.  We meet on the first Monday of every month at 7:00PM at Wesley United Methodist Church.  See you there!

WANT TO BE A COMMISSIONER?

The Crater District is looking for Unit Commissioners to help make Scouting possible all over the district.  We need Scouters who believe in the Scouting program and want to help other units deliver this great program to their Scouts.  If you are interested, please contact District Commissioner Bill Simms or District Executive Allen Crump.

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Huguenot Trail

District Chairman: Lt. Colonel "H.C." Davis, 804-239-4105, hcvsp33@aol.com
District Commissioner: Heather Mulvihill, 804 338 7912, ukfools@verizon.net
Senior District Executive: Geoff Angle, 434-390-0466, geoffrey.angle@scouting.org
District Website: www.huguenottrail.org

March

5 Roundtable (7:00PM, Mt. Pisgah UMC)
12 Council Recognition Event (6:15PM, Cub Adventure Camp)
13-15 OA Weekend
18 District Committee Meeting (7:00PM, Location TBD)
21 Boy Scout Leader Specific Indoor (8:00AM, Hopewell UMC)

Website

Huguenot Trail’s new website is up, running and up-to-date! The Key 3 would like to thank Jim Stallings for all of his technical help and patience in creating the site. Visit the site for all information pertaining to our District’s advancement, camping, programming, OA, fundraising and Recharter information. While at our new District website, please take a minute to sign-up for one of our many e-mail lists for reminders and last minute information changes. There is an area to message District leadership for help and information and find and message your Unit Commissioner! Check it out, you'll be glad you did!

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING

Last month, the Heart of Virginia Council held it’s largest fundraising event of the year, simply known as the Friends of Scouting Dinner. Nearly 700 people attended, and it was a fantastic show of support.  The guests from Huguenot Trail raised just over $20,500 in one night, and it was a great boost towards our goal of $150,000 by the end of May.  Now we need a thorough effort in making sure all of our families have an opportunity to lend their support as well.

Each unit should have scheduled their Friends of Scouting presentation, even if rescheduled from the original day.  Each unit should have a Unit Captain, who will make arrangements with the FOS presenter.  The Unit Captain should also send out an email to all the parents in the unit so they can expect this opportunity.  Then, after the presentation, there needs to be follow up with those that were absent.

It’s a simple process, but because the gifts are typically not that large (though they certainly can be), the message absolutely needs to reach as many people as possible. Our District is currently at $71, 824 of our $150,000 goal.  As much as 40% of our donations have come through our families.  Please help us meet our goal!

Program

Training opportunities are fairly regular, but the timing doesn’t always meet the needs of our volunteers.  For units who need to get volunteers to Boy Scout Leader Specific Indoor training, we are developing an opportunity in April, date to be determined, but it will NOT be April 18^th.  Location will likely be Midlothian.  We are looking to host a minimum of 10-20 Scoutmasters or Assistants Scoutmasters.  Just contact Geoff Angle via email if you have interest.

District Chair Minute

Cultural Diversity

The Boy Scout program theme for March 2015 is Cultural Diversity.  Last month, when I wrote of segregation that occurred back in 1964, I hope you got a glimpse of the times back then and give thanks to how far we have progressed.  The same is true of our different cultures – years ago, those diverse cultures were segregated as well and not widely accepted by the majority.

We have made tremendous gains since those times.  But it is up to our generation to continue to made progress toward the goal of complete cultural diversity.  Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, says it eloquently in his statement of Inclusion Inspires Innovation:  “Apple is united in the belief that being different makes us better.  We know that each generation has a responsibility to build upon the gains of the past, expanding the rights and freedoms we enjoy to the many who are still striving for justice.”

In Scouting, we also have that opportunity to further this progress.  As adult leaders, we set the example; we set the standard; and we set the expectations.  We set this example by behaving as we think Scouts should, by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law every moment of every day – and we communicate this to the Scouts whenever possible.

By living this standard of acceptance and communicating it to our youth, we make the Boy Scouts of America stronger because of the inclusion of different views, different ideas, and different viewpoints.  It also helps the Boy Scouts of America stay relevant in a changing population – and we need to take the message of Scouting to that greater variation of people.  Most importantly, by doing this, we also teach our youth how to ultimately be successful in a diverse society.

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Rivers District

   
District Chairman: Marty Shirilla, 804-436-7289, shirilla@lancastersheriff.net
District Commissioner: Freddy Dunn
District Executive: Joseph Orr, 804-909-3262, joseph.orr@scouting.org

March

5 Roundtable at Beale Memorial at 7:00PM
17 District Committee Meeting at Tappahannock UMC at 7:00PM
17 Commissioner Meeting at Tappahannock UMC at 6:30PM

April

2    Roundtable at Beale Memorial at 7:00PM
21  Commissioner Meeting at Tappahannock UMC at 6:30PM
21  District Committee Meeting at Tappahannock UMC at 7pm

Camp Card Sale

Our Camp Card sale begins in March!  If your unit is interested in selling or learning more about the cards, please contact Joseph Orr at joseph.orr@scouting.org.

Youth Recapture

Very soon your unit will be in contact with our membership team to reach out to the youth members that dropped from your unit this past year.  Please help us by having your meeting times and addresses squared away. 

“Be all you can be” – Army

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Exploring

Exploring Chairman: John Smatlak, john.smatlak@dom.com  
Exploring Field Director:  Marcus Ragland,  804-204-2634,  Marcus.ragland@scouting.org
Exploring Website: www.ExploringVA.org

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Eagles Nest

                               Eagles Nest

Eagle Name and Unit            Service Project

DaJour Alante Artis     2894   Clean-up, planting and landscaping for Greene Elementary School
Nathaniel Robert Thomas Ashburn     710   Tree planting and building a sundial for Powhatan State Park
Sean Matthew Bamford     1829   Regravelling park area and building tables for Tarrington Home Owners Assoc.
Asa Ryan Burnett     1807   Promo video for Miracle League Baseball of Richmond
Yuri Alexandrovich Chandler     Lone   Library Book Shelves
Andrew Findley Chess     840   William Byrd Community House Pavillion
Liam Harrison Confroy     876   A.W.A.R.E. drive
Joshua Andreae Fournier     897   Monacan High School Amphitheater Project
Paul Thomas Fulghum     800   Fence and landscaping for Bethel Baptist Church
George Stuart Grattan Jr.    444   Covered enclosure to house tractor and equipment for a non-profit farm
Dat Tat Ha     760   Park benches for Henrico County Parks
Cullen Thomas Hughes     832   Picnic table and benches for Fighting Creek Park
William Randolph Jordan     400   Picnic table and benches for Albert Hill Gardens
Clifford Emmett Mahone IV    1823   Song bird aviary for A.W.A.R.E. (Alliance of Wild Animal Rehabilitators & Education)
Barham Reed Tyler Nardo     840   Project Garden Box
Robert Joseph Newcomb     702   Sidewalk project for River Road Baptist Church
Davis William Parkins     730   Fellowship hall rehabilitation for St. Andrews UMV.
Stephen Alexander Perdue     760   Informational kisok at Reeds Gap for Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Pkwy. visitors
Grayson Lewis Redmond     418   James River Park Kiosk
Zachary Tyler Seal     735   Chapel & bench restoration and landscaping for Three Chopt Presbyterian
Shawn Matthew Valdrighi     242   Memorial walk at Kilmarnock Museum
Marshall Taft Wright     840   Shed rebuild for Bon Air Presbyterian Church

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

W. Scott Street III
R. Robert Rasmussen II
Nawakwa Lodge #3 OA

In Honor Of

Paul Cash
Jennifer Axselle

Herbert Lee King, Jr.
Sandra Yeatts

Wes Waters
Roy Gordon
Thomas E. Shockley

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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!

Pack and Troop leaders Please tell new Scouts which items and uniform parts to purchase.  With almost 400 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. 

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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