The Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observation of Martin Luther King Day. We will reopen on January 19th.
Today is Robin Rush's last day before retiring as Business Office Manager for the Heart of Virginia Council! Click here for more on her dedicated service at HOVC from Scout Executive George McGovern. We wish Robin all of the best in her future endeavors!
Scout Sunday and Pinewood Derby seasons are upon us! Make sure to pre-order your 2021 badges for your Packs and Troops. Patches must be ordered in advance, so be sure to secure yours today by filling out the forms on our site and emailing them to Scoutshop@scoutingva.com.[Details]
Are you ready for some Winter fun? Registration for Virtual Winter Camp #2 is now open! These fun-filled and interactive merit badge sessions will be held on February 13, 14, and 15. The cost will be $5 to sign up, which includes a patch, and $15 for each merit badge selected. Over 20 merit badges will be offered so check in often. [Details]
Lodge Leadership Development will be a virtual DAY event held on January 23rd. This is an ALL member event so all members should plan to attend! The day will be filled with multiple Lodge Training topics, tools you will be able to take back to your units, skills to enhance building leadership, and activities put on by YOUR CHAPTERS! At the end of LLD there will be a vote on the best activity so come out to this virtual event ready to learn and ready to support your chapter! While different from other years, the Training Committee is confident you will not be disappointed! [Detail]
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! Register for Commissioner's College held on January 30th, 2021.[Details]
βIt is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.ββAesop