HOVC Scouter Newsletter | April 14, 2023 | |
Congratulations to our Silver Beavers! From top left to bottom right: Mike Henley, Frank Howard, Candy Johnson, Chip Phillips, Tim Towslee, and Tom Yoke! We hope you'll join us in celebration at our annual Council Recognition Event on April 23rd! | |
Don't Miss Out on the 2023 Council Camporee! | |
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Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships - registration for the 2023 Council Camporee CLOSES TODAY! A record-breaking number of Scouts and families are already attending this special, once-in-a-decade event... don't get left out on the fun! Visit the registration site ASAP to get the details, including a Participant's Guide that's jam-packed with event information like scheduling and programming. Then, click that "Register" button and join us for an unforgettable camping adventure!
[Get Me to the Camporee!]
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Council-Wide Day of Service, May 13th | |
Have you heard about the Council Day of Service on May 13th? We have service opportunities for all branches of the Scouts BSA program here in Central Virginia. Choose one of three convenient options and make a difference in your local community this spring. Participate in a food drive benefitting Feed More and its partner food banks, choose from one of many Council service projects which have been carefully curated for maximum impact, and Unit service projects of your own choosing!
[Day of Service Sign Up!]
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UP3 (Unit Program Planning Party), May 4th and June 7th | |
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It's just about time for our annual Unit Program Planning Party, or UP3! This event helps units get what they need to deliver fun and exciting activities and programming for their Scouts. These special events are built to help you share ideas, resources, and fellowship! With two convenient dates, attend one or both to learn more about 16 different program areas, including Summer Camp, Wood Badge, NYLT, Buckskin, Fundraising, Memorabilia, Leave No Trace, and more!
[Learn More and Register!]
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Tournament of Eagles, May 15th | |
Boy Scouts of America Heart of Virginia Council's premier charity golf event, The Tournament of Eagles, will be held at the Country Club of Virginia on Monday, May 15th, 2023. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this Captain's Choice formatted event. All proceeds go to support Scouting locally, so select a team, enter the competition, and support Scouting in your community. It's a round of golf for you, adventures of a lifetime for a youth.
[Hit the Green!]
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Hampden-Sydney College Merit Badge Day - June 3rd | |
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Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia is hosting a Merit Badge College Day on June 3rd, open to all Scouts BSA Troops in the Heart of Virginia Council. Thanks to the support and involvement of the college administration, faculty, staff and community, we are able to offer a great day and merit badge opportunities taught by qualified instructors. UPDATE: Prerequisites have been posted to the registration site!
[Register Today!]
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“You take away all the other luxuries in life, and if you can make someone smile and laugh, you have given the most special gift: happiness.”
- Brad Garrett, actor, born this day in 1960
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Scout Shop Hours of Operation
Monday-Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
Thursday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
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