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Same fun, different date! You can still come to see Legendary Sports Icon, Olympic Champion, and Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard at the 2021 Friends of Scouting Dinner on May 11th, 2021! This upcoming annual Friends of Scouting Dinner is presented by JOH Investments and Universal Leaf. The 2021 dinner will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, save the new date and we hope to see you there! [Details]
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Are you ready for some Winter fun? Virtual Winter Camp consists of two stand-alone events and are not part of the current February Winter Camp. The first will run on January 16, 17, and 18, and the second on February 13, 14, and 15. There are plenty of merit badge sessions planned with more added daily. Make sure to check back often! The cost will be $5 to sign up, which includes a patch, and $15 for each merit badge selected. [Details]
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Time is Winding! Recharter Now!! |
Each year, all Scouting units must update their member roster and pay fees for the coming calendar year. This process is called Charter Renewal, or “Recharter.” Click this link for the charter renewal process with a few key differences. The Deadline for all units is December 31st, 2020. [Details]
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The Heart of Virginia Council Wishes You Happy Holidays |
As we all know, 2020 has been challenging for many. We hope that you are able to find points of joy and are able to embrace the peace of this season. The Heart of Virginia Council would like to wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday. |
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The Friends of Scouting Campaign provides critical operational funding for our local Scouting programs. With your support, we have reached 84% of our 2020 goal, raising a total of $1,124,447 as of 12/18/2020. Thank you for your continued support for our Scouts! [More Info]
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We are looking for Virtual Winter Camp volunteers over 18 years old to teach merit badges as well as such as proctors for this camp. If anyone interested in volunteering or have any questions, may contact Vincent Milone, Program Director, at hovcwintercamp@gmail.com. |
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The National Eagle Scout Association is proud to offer scholarships that can help your Eagle Scout to continue your educational adventure. Eagle Scouts may apply for NESA scholarships beginning in their senior year of high school and, if not selected, may re-apply through their junior year in college. [Details]
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The Scout Sunday tradition was started to make people in houses of worship aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out their "Duty to God" pledged each week.
The Scout Law says that a "Scout is Reverent" and the Scouts of all ages promise to do their "Duty to God". These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith.Scout Sunday is always the Sunday preceding February 8th, unless the 8th is a Sunday, in which case the 8th would be Scout Sunday. The Saturday following February 8th is Scout Sabbath. [Details]
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These beautiful 8x10 limited edition prints created by Mark Larson, Area Commissioner for South Region Area 7, are the perfect thing. There are only 60 prints available for purchase online or at our Scout Shop. At $50, Visit EagleScoutPrint.GiveSmart.com to learn more and purchase your print today!
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New SR7 Sea Scout Commodore |
HOVC is pleased to announce that our very own Scott Davis has been named SR7 Sea Scout Commodore by Southern Region Commodore Tom McMullen. Scott comes to the job with a great deal of Scouting and watercraft experience. He has already jumped in to help organize a couple of BSA Ships. One in our own council.Congratulations Scott!
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Submit an Eagle for Next Month's Soaring Eagle! |
Submit an Eagle Scout candidate for next month's Soaring Eagle! Send a brief summary describing the project and 2-5 picturesto Lakayla.bonaparte@Scouting.org. Help us showcase the wonderful impact our Scouts are making in our communities! |
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Operation Campfire is the Heart of Virginia Council’s 2020 campaign to invite families with elementary-age children to join Scouting this fall, go camping, and enjoy an evening around a campfire together, telling stories and roasting marshmallows.
All of us have a role to play in Operation Campfire, including our current Scouts! By sharing their Scouting experience with others, and encouraging them to join Scouts this fall, Scouts can earn their Recruiter patch.
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Albright Scout Reservation is open and ready to welcome you for weekend activities from Friday 5:00 PM to Sunday 12:00 Noon ! Keeping Executive Order 67 in mind, ASR has made changes as we move forward. Important changes about ASR include: small fees for use of campsites, pavilions, and the Cahoon Activity Training Center; COVID-19 safety guidelines are in place. [Details]
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Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier High Adventure base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Experience this legendary country during the summer of 2021 as part of the Heart of Virginia Council contingent. Are you up for an adventure? Sign up today! [Details]
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Upcoming Events and Service |
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Camp TBS is open during the day and for "Weekend Experiences." Come out to camp with your Troop, Crew or Ship and make a day of it. Hike a couple of our trails, or even catching a fish or two! You MUST schedule in advance! Contact hovcweekendadventures@gmail.com and reserve your spot today!
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Spots are filling fast. Register for Spring Camp before it's too late! Plans are underway for Spring fun at Camp T. Brady Saunders. COVID-19 has dictated that we make some changes to the event.
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Shotguns, archery, paddle-boarding, sailing, rope course, biking, trailblazing, fishing, camping, troop competitions, Ranger Challenge, and ADVENTURE at every turn. Reserve your spot today!
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Here's another opportunity to earn your Youth Protection Training Certificate before the year is out! Join us in a Zoom Youth Protection Training on Monday, December 28th at 6:00pm.
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The January District roundtables start next week. Roundtable is a resource for Scout leaders, volunteers, parents, and youth leaders to come together and learn and share information. Each District host their roundtable the first week of the month.
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Ready to learn more about how your Pack, Troop, District, and Council work from the comfort of your own home?
Not yet a Commissioner, but want to see what's involved?
Make Friends, learn, and grow in a full day of virtual classes. Come to Commissioner's College on January 30th, 2021!
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The January District roundtables start next week. Roundtable is a resource for Scout leaders, volunteers, parents, and youth leaders to come together and learn and share information. Each District host their roundtable the first week of the month.
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Buckskin offers a 360 degree leadership experience that integrates classroom teaching with hands-on practice and reinforcement. This exciting combination with equip your Scout with the tools, experience, confidence, and enthusiasm he needs to make a difference as a leader. Buckskin is for Scouts who are at least 14 years of age and Star rank of higher. [Registration]
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National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed, six-day program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Registration is open now for this fun-filled event! [Registration]
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Spots are filled, join the waitlist for WoodBadge, our advanced national leadership course that educates, challenges, motivates, and transforms. We look forward to making life-long friends and surpassing limits on our new dates: September 10-12th and September 25-26, 2021. [Details]
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Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program. Only four percent of Boy Scouts achieve this remarkable milestone. [Eagle Scouts]
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Tributes and memorials are a way for us to honor, cherish, or remember our Scouting mentors and loved ones. [Honorees]
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Check out your district for upcoming events and important news! |
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Heart of Virginia Council
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