From the Heart of Virginia Council family to yours, we'd like to thank you for a wonderful 2024 and wish you an exciting, successful, adventurous 2025! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hello, Heart of Virginia!
January 3rd, 2025
News You Can Use
🚨A Scout Is Helpful: Hurricane Helene Relief 🚨
Collection through January 8th
Heart of Virginia Council is asking our 4,500 + Scouting families to unite this holiday season to help families in southwestern Virginia who were affected by Hurricane Helene. As we approach the winter months, the need for assistance is more urgent than ever, with many families still without access to adequate shelter, power, food and medicine. Together we can make a difference.
Looking for an easy fundraising opportunity? Camp Cards are a great way to raise dollars for your unit and can also be used to provide the necessary funds needed for summer and fall camping programs! Scouts will "clean-up" this year as we are excited to have Flagstop Car Wash join our Camp Card program and offer a FREE Ultimate Car Wash on each card (stay tuned for details)!
After a successful 2024 Camp Card fundraiser, the Product Sale Committee of the Heart of Virginia Council will continue the $10 Camp Card for 2025. There are 4 big reasons the $10 card was successful…
Scout Sunday is a cherished tradition that highlights the connection between Scouting and faith communities. This annual event invites Scouts to demonstrate their reverence, a key point of the Scout Law, by participating in services at their places of worship. Whether by wearing their uniforms, assisting with worship activities, or sharing their Scouting experiences, Scouts showcase their commitment to duty to God and service to others. The Heart of Virginia Council Scout Shop is now accepting preorders for the 2025 Scout Sunday patches.
Each Friday at 3pmEastern, Scouting Magazine hosts Cub Chat Live broadcasts on Facebook and YouTube. Each week, they talk about useful tips, tricks and ideas that help your den or Pack!
January 10: To be announced
Watch the December 20th Cub Chat Live to learn more about how to plan your Blue & Gold with great ideas, including themes, fun activities, and who to invite!
Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Counselor Orientation
February 16th
The HOVC Advancement Committee urgently invites selected unit members to attend mandatory Orientation sessions to become Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Counselors. Each Troop must have at least one designated and trained Counselor to meet the badge’s important objectives. Unit leaders and Committees, act now to choose who is best equipped to guide your Scouts on this vital journey.
Get these five stories and so much more by reading the Courier, our monthly newsletter! Scheduled for the last Friday of the month at noon, the Courier features all the news, special events, and useful information you need to get the most of your Scouting experience.
