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2022 Charter Renewal is Live! |
Recharter season has arrived! Internet Recharter 2.0 went live on Friday, October 15th, and will be available for use through Friday, December 17th. The HOVC Charter Renewal page is full of great information and the tools you need to make your recharter a success.
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Youth Protection Training and Charter Renewal |
As you prepare your unit for Recharter, we ask that all leaders please review their Youth Protection Training (YPT) expiration dates. To ensure a smooth renewal, if your training expires before January 31, 2022, we ask that you please retake it now. YPT and other training can be found at my.scouting.org.
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The Heart of Virginia Council is offering free rank badges in 2022 to units that fulfill certain criteria. [Will You Qualify?]
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We are thrilled to announce our new Arrohattoc District Executive, Kenny Jones, Jr. Kenny started as a Tiger with Pack 738 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2011 while a member of Troop 799. "I am super excited and ready to get back into Scouting because I know my life would not have been the same without this program."
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We are offering some of Campmastersā most POPular items for holiday fundraising! We have 7 popcorn products on hand at the Council Leadership Center ready for delivery! Download the Flyer & Order form below, or contact Heather Dunton at heather.dunton@scouting.org to request additional order forms or more information. Product is also available on consignment for booth sales. āTis the perfect season to earn your own way in Scouting and help pay for recharter and winter Scout adventures!
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Scouts who have earned the rank of Eagle, are attending four-year colleges or universities, trade schools, or other approved programs, are active participants in school, Scouting activities, and community service, are eligible to apply for the NESA Scholarship. The Award Portal opens on December 1st, 2021.
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Heart of Virginia Council is proud to announce the Keynote Speaker for the 2022 Friends of Scouting banquet at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on March 1st. Kevin Lacz, decorated former US Navy Seal, sniper, and combat medic who served with "American Sniper" Chris Kyle and was the technical advisor and co-star in the movie, "American Sniper," will join us for what we are sure will be an inspiring evening.
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We have officially flipped the switch and have converted our Council Calendar to the new Black Pug registration system. The HOVC.org calendar page has been updated accordingly, and we're excited for you to check it out. Easily navigate from month to month directly on our page, or personalize and print it out of Black Pug. You can even subscribe to the new calendar! Tell us what you think about the new format.
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Cindy and Jeff Morris
Community Celebration
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Join us as we celebrate the contributions to Scouting in Powhatan County by Lifelong Scouters, Cindy & Jeff Morris. Their Community Celebration takes place on December 5th at 3:00 pm at the Cub Scout Adventure Camp Dining Hall in Goochland. Please RSVP using the link below no later than November 28th. Tickets are $25.00 per person, and donations are accepted in honor of our special guests.
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This year, #GivingTuesday is November 30th and weāre asking you to rally with us to create maximum impact. This is your chance to help us showcase the strength and power of the Scouting movement. Letās bring the mission of Scouting to more families in 2022. You can help by supporting Friends of Scouting now through November 30th by visiting our Giving Site and making a meaningful donation. (Please add "Giving Tuesday" to the note section.) Thank you for your support!
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Cyber Monday with AmazonSmile |
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Cyber Monday is right around the corner (November 29th), and as we all prepare to make our holiday purchases online, there's one simple thing you can do to give back to the Heart of Virginia Council this season. Designate us as your AmazonSmile charity and we will receive a portion of your qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you! Learn how to set us up as your AmazonSmile designee!
ļ»æThis is a win-win for everyone: your loved one gets the gift they want the most, and we get to serve more youth here in Central Virginia!
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In memory of Gladys Jean Victor, donors are welcomed to contribute to a special High Adventure scholarship for Scouts in single-parent homes. This fund celebrates Ms. Victorās special connection to local Scouting. āA Gold Award recipient in Girl Scouts, she inspired her son to join Cub Scouting in 1983 as a Tiger Cub in Pack 799, at Trinity UMC, one of the first Tiger Cub Dens in the Robert E. Lee Council, BSA. Through her unwavering support, she would proudly see her son achieve the Arrow of Light, Eagle Scout, and many other prominent Scouting Awards.ā
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The Gladys Jean Victor Fund |
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Shooting Sports Instructors Needed |
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As we work on the initial stages of plans to remodel and expand the rifle and archery range at Camp T. Brady Saunders, the Council needs more instructors in all shooting sports. To register as a merit badge counselor in shooting sports you must hold the instructorās level certificate for that discipline, from the NRA.
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Scouting for Food
Papa John's 25% Off Code!
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Over here at HOVC, we're obsessed with the four p's... popcorn, peanuts, pie, and pizza! Do you still have your Scouting for Food door hanger? Even if you've long since recycled it, the Papa John's coupon code is still good now through December 31st. Order online or through the app and use code SCOUTS for 25% off your order. The best part is, every time the code is used, Papa John's donates $1.00 to Heart of Virginia Council. That means your dinner gives back to local Scouts! It might sound cheesy, but that's a supreme deal to us!
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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! Cards are sold for $5 each with 50% of the proceeds kept with the unit and 50% returned to Council. Unsold cards can be returned by the scheduled end date without penalty making this a RISK FREE fundraising opportunity.
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Merit Badge Instructors Needed - Winter Camp 2022 |
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We are looking for adults over the age of 18 to serve as merit badge instructors for our Winter Camp, taking place January 14th - 17th at Camp T. Brady Saunders. Some of our most popular badges, including First Aid, Engineering, and Emergency Preparedness remain open, but we are welcoming all potential badges for camp. Any person interested in serving as a merit badge instructor should contact Vincent Milone, Program Director, at hovcwintercamp@gmail.com.
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Commissioner College 2022
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 ābehind-the-scenesā 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. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America.
Registration begins December 1st, 2021.
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In-Person Den Chief Training |
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In-Person Den Chief Training combines fun and enjoyment with a character-building experience. Participants will learn leadership, organization, and most importantly, how to work with Cub Scouts. This training is for youth who are or want to be a Den Chief to a Cub Scout, Webelos / Arrow of Light den. It is also for registered adult leaders who want to learn the duties and roles of Den Chiefs. Registration is $12.00 and closes on December 1st.
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The Trainer's EDGE helps develop the skills of leaders and trainers. It focuses on improving the participantās training and communication skills. The Trainerās Edge is the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge, Commissionersā College, and NYLT staff. The Course is highly beneficial for all trainers and leaders. Take advantage of this great opportunity to impact the quality of the programs our youth receive through well-trained leaders!
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December District Roundtables |
Roundtable is a resource for Scout leaders, volunteers, parents, and youth leaders to come together and learn and share information. Each District hosts its roundtable the first week of the month.
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Join Scouting - Recruitment & Resources |
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'Normal Friend Activities' |
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"Normal Friend Activities (NFAs) are low-pressure pack or troop events where units invite non-Scouting families to join them for an afternoon or evening of fun. An NFA might be a hike, a picnic, an ice cream party, a service project, a trip to a local sporting event or anything else you can dream up. At NFAs, Scouts and adult volunteers should dress in normal āstreetā clothes instead of uniforms ā a tactic that will help visitors feel more included."
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Online Leads & Applications |
Are you maximizing your recruitment potential? Make sure you are regularly reviewing your Unit's Application Manager in my.scouting.org for new online applications and leads initiated by families using BeAScout!
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Leave No Trace & Outdoor Code Resources |
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From a Cub Scoutās first hike in a local park to the thrill of our High Adventure bases, from our backyard to the backcountry, our outdoor ethics guide us to be responsible outdoor citizens ā protecting our natural world for generations to come and being considerate of other visitors. Scouting has a long, proud tradition of conservation service to the nation. How do we maintain our outdoor ethics and preserve that tradition? By heeding the challenge in the Outdoor Code and implementing the principles of Leave No Trace.
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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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