Annual Health & Medical Records, Philmont Information Meeting, Cub Scout Camping... and more!
HOVC Scouter Newsletter | April 15th, 2022
Heart of Virginia Council Holiday Hours
The Heart of Virginia Leadership Center will be closed Friday, April 15th in observance of Good Friday. The Scout Shop will be closed Friday and Saturday, April 16th. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 18, 2022.
Greetings!
Annual Health & Medical Records for All Participants
A reminder to all parents and unit leaders that right now is the perfect time toreview your existing Annual Health and Medical Records on file for your Scouts AND participating members of their family. The Scouting adventure, camping trips, high-adventure excursions, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being.
Sign up for the PhilmontInformation Meeting on April 20th. Find out about fundraising opportunities and affordable payment plans. (Registration closes at noon on April 19th.)
Calling all Cub Scouts! Join us at Cub Adventure Camp for a weekend of fun activities, like BB's, archery, fishing, field games, crafts, a Scavenger Hunt, and LOTS of biking and spring-themed programs. Come for the day or stay the night! April 23rd - 24th at Cub Adventure Camp. Registration closes April 20th at noon. See you there!
If you have just completed a tour as a Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, or any other adult Scouter position and want to continue to service Scouting in a different capacity, consider becoming a Unit Commissioner. A Unit Commissioner normally supports three units and draws on your experiences to help new leaders provide the Scouting program to their unit. Unit Commissioners are the “behind-the-scenes” support that ALL units need. Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews. Register before April 16th at 6pm for this training!
The Trainer’s EDGE helps develop the skills of leaders and trainers. It focuses on improving the participant’s leadership, communication and training skills. The Trainer’s Edge is the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge, Commissioners’ College, NYLT staff and all other BSA training courses. The Course is highly beneficial for all leaders and trainers. Take advantage of this great opportunity to impact the quality of the programs our youth receive!
The Heart of Virginia Council is always looking for ways to improve communication and messaging both internally within the scouting community and externally to our local community. As we evaluate how to better serve you in the future please take 5 minutes to complete this 9 to 10 question survey. [Take the Survey]
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