In-Person Den Leader Training, Creepy Hollow, Fall Merit Badge Camporee... and more!
Troop 735 at Sea Base in the Virgin Islands.
August 13th, 2021
FRIDAY FIVE
Greetings!
Annual Recognition Gala &
Silver Beaver Award Presentation
Please join us for an evening of Scouting at its finest at the Heart of Virginia Council's Annual Recognition Gala, where we will honor five highly deserving Scouters by inducting them into the 2020 Class of Silver Beavers. Our special event takes place on Thursday, August 26th, starting with a dinner reception at 6:30 PM. [Register]
In-Person Den Leader Training
Presented by Arrohattoc and Huguenot Trail
This course is intended to provide Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Den Leaders with the information and hands-on tools they need to plan and conduct successful Den meetings. Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders who complete Den Leader Specific Training, Youth Protection Training, and Hazardous Weather training are trained for their position.
Once a year, the horseman rides, and this night he could be looking for you! Have a spooktacular time at Creepy Hollow and Creepy Forest on your choice of three fun weekends in October. October 16-17 and October 23-24 at Cub Adventure Camp, and October 30-31 at Albright Scout Reservation.
Rev your engines and update your calendars as our PINTwood Derby, sponsored by Midas of Richmond, has been postponed to Sunday, September 12th. The event will take place at Hardywood Brewery from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and beer and pizza will be provided for our competitors. Don't forget to tag #PintwoodRVA. Race the car you already created, or visit our Leadership Center for a brand new kit. [Register]
Battlefield District Fall
Merit Badge Camporee
All Troops from around Council are invited to attend the 2021 Battlefield District Fall Merit Badge Camporee, hosted by Chapter 5 of the Nawakwa Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. A variety of merit badges will be offered, from "beginner" to Eagle-required. We are looking for merit badge counselors for this special event.
“I would encourage you to set really high goals. Set goals that, when you set them, you think they're impossible. But then every day you can work towards them, and anything is possible, so keep working hard and follow your dreams.” - Katie Ledecky