Heart of Virginia Council Communications Survey
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. (You may have also received this link in your email. Please only take this survey once.) [Take the Survey]
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Congratulations to the 2021 Class of Silver Beavers |
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The Heart of Virginia Council’s highest volunteer recognition, the Silver Beaver Award, will be awarded to five highly deserving Scouters. These Scouters have made a huge impact in the lives of youth through their hard work, self-sacrifice, and years of dedicated service. We are pleased to announce the 2021 Class of Silver Beavers as well as the details of our spring banquet, scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd at Cub Adventure Camp.
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2021 Eagle Commencement - April 24th |
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You are cordially invited to attend this year's celebration of those Eagle Scouts who have climbed the trail and reached its highest summit. Join us on April 24th at Randolph-Macon College, Blackwell Auditorium. We invite Life Scouts to register to serve in the Honor Guard, and have event donor and sponsor opportunities available as well. RMC is also pleased to offer hour-long campus tours prior to the Commencement!
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Arrow of Light to Scout Transition - Dear Scout Parent |
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Just a reminder that this spring your 5th grader will be eligible to join a Scout Troop and attend Camp T. Brady Saunders this summer. We are planning an incredible camp experience for our Scouts, and we want your child to be a part of it.
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Albright Scout Reservation Featured
in Virginia Wildlife Magazine
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If you subscribe to Virginia Wildlife Magazine, you may have been as delighted as we were to see a wonderful write-up about Albright Scout Reservation, one of Heart of Virginia Council’s camping and day use facilities. Albright is a 568-acre multi-use area that provides opportunities for camping, events, pioneering, orienteering, and exploring. We invite you to take a few moments to read the Virginia Wildlife Magazine article, “Citizen Science is a Great Way to Connect Kids to Nature” by Emily Grey, and to join us at camp!
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Setting Up Your Unit With a Google Business Profile |
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Every little thing you do can have a huge impact on your success in this and coming years. If you have a little extra time (insert “one hour a week” jokes here), consider using it to create a Google Business Profile for your unit. A Google Business Profile can help with your recruitment efforts, provides families and guests an opportunity to offer reviews about your program, and more! Read all about how a Google Business Profile is the perfect tool, then get all set-up using our instructions.
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2022 Den, Pack, and Troop Driven Recruitment Resources |
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Every fall, the Heart of Virginia Council conducts a Join Scouting Night Campaign to invite new families to join packs, troops, crews, and posts. This fall we will again hold a JSN campaign, primarily utilizing promotions efforts through local schools. However, your den, pack, or troop can hold additional recruiting events that leverage social media and word-of-mouth marketing to invite new families out to one or more of the fun activities that your unit is already doing. Use our helpful guide and planning worksheet to help you hold a successful recruitment event.
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Full-Time District Executive |
Heart of Virginia Council is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time District Executive position. A full description of the opportunity, including job requirements and desired skills, along with compensation details and application instructions, can be found using the link below.
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We have numerous employment opportunities at our Summer Camps at both T. Brady Saunders and Cub Adventure Camp, and our Cub Scout Day Camps. We are looking for candidates aged 16 years and up to fill several paid openings, and 15 years to volunteer and earn service hours.
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Upcoming Council Events and Scout Shop News |
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If you're looking for a way to thank that special leader or volunteer in your unit, consider a gift from the Scout Shop! This beautiful bag of goodies is a great way to thank the leader that goes above and beyond, the parent that never fails to lend a hand, or the Chartered Organization contact that supports your unit. We have plaques, awards, and more. Visit us at 8090 Villa Park Drive in Henrico to see what's in store!
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2022 Tournament of Eagles |
Save the date and enjoy a day of competitive golfing and networking while supporting local Scouting programs at our 2022 Tournament of Eagles on May 9th at the Country Club of Virginia.
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Friends of Scouting Dinner, May 12th, 2022 |
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The Heart of Virginia Council 2022 Friends of Scouting dinner at the Greater Richmond Convention Center has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 12th, 2022. Join us this spring and hear from 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." You are guaranteed to leave inspired!
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Philmont Information Meeting - April 20th |
Sign up for the Philmont Information Meeting on April 20th. Find out about fundraising opportunities and affordable payment plans.
Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
7:00pm - 8:30pm
HOVC Leadership Center
8090 Villa Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23228
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Rivers District
Spring Camporee
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The Spring Camporee, scheduled for April 29th - May1st at Red Oak Nursery in Montross, is a time for all Scouts to come together and have a great weekend of camping, competition, recognition, and fun! This year it’s going to be a feather plucking good time with great camping and lots of fun chicken themed activities and competitions during the "Why'd the chicken cross the road?" Spring Camporee! This event is open to all packs and troops in the HOV Council.
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2022 Camp Card Fundraiser |
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Camp Cards are sold for $5 each with 50% of the proceeds kept with the unit. This year's card has over $90 in savings, PLUS thousands of exclusive local and national coupons with the Entertainment Digital Savings Membership®! New this year, you can POP UP your fundraising commission by selling Camp Masters Popcorn alongside your Camp Cards! Sell MORE Camp Cards and get an increase in commission, PLUS get up to a 50% commission on popcorn sold. Popcorn is available on consignment, so this is a risk-free opportunity as well.
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The Spring Weekend Camporee is a great way to get out of the house and enjoy camp as a part of your Spring Break. Many different merit badges are offered, including many Eagle-required badges. Come out to TBS from April 8th -10th and learn some new skills, enjoy the springtime camping, and make some memories.
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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. See you there!
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Unit registration is open for Summer Camp 2022 at Camp T. Brady Saunders. There are six total weeks available to choose from, running from June 19th through July 30th. There are 16 separate campsites, four shower houses with individual rooms, a large air-conditioned dining hall, trading post, health lodge, aquatics program, and so much more. Don't miss out on the best week of summer!
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Summer Camp Provisional Troop 3 |
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Scouts, will you miss your troop’s summer camp this year or do you want an additional week of fun and adventure? Then sign up to join Provisional Troop 3 at Camp T. Brady Saunders during Week 5 of summer camp (July 17 - 23).
Become part of a cohesive unit experience while having fun, learning new skills, & earning merit badges. Troop 3 will also offer a few unique experiences beyond the regular camp programs.
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Cub Scout Summer Camp at Cub Adventure Camp |
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Summer is the perfect season for you to spend quality time with your family! One of the most rewarding and character-building things you can do together is to go camping, and I hope you consider taking your Scout to a session of Cub Adventure Camp. We're excited to offer four summer camp sessions, beginning June 26th and running through July 18th. Activities include all of your favorites, like fishing, shooting sports, swimming, and more. Registration opens soon!

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National Summertime
Pack Award Unit Planner
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The National Summertime Pack Award is made to encourage a pack to be active when school is out for the summer, by doing one activity per month in June, July, and August. Has your unit planned for the Summertime Pack Award?
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2023 National Jamboree, July 19th-28th |
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Jamboree is more than a destination. It's the adventure of a lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet. Are you interested in attending the 2023 National Jamboree? Complete our registration to help HOVC better track our participating Scouts/Scouters.
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Philmont Training Conferences |
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Grow Your Scouting Skills at Philmont! Learn best practices for Scouting from world-class faculty and share experiences with Scouters from across the country at one of more than 50 conferences. You can bring the whole family, as family programming is available for conference attendees.
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Advancement, Training and Life Skill Opportunities |
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19 Cub Scout Adventures Retiring on May 31st |
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This spring, 19 Cub Scout Adventures are retiring to improve the program, making these next few weeks your last opportunity to earn them before they’re gone. If your Scouts have partially completed the following adventures, work to get those entered into Scoutbook ahead of their retirement date. To help, we've pulled together the resources you need to earn these beltloops while you can.
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Huguenot Trail
IOLS and BALOO at Albright
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Huguenot Trail is offering both BALOO and IOLS at Albright Scout Reservation the weekend of April 9th -10th. IOLS is required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, and Associate Crew Advisors. Packs and Webelos Dens must have a BALOO trained leader in attendance.
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Battlefield
IOLS and BALOO at TBS
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Battlefield is offering both BALOO and IOLS at T. Brady Saunders the weekend of April 29th - May 1st. IOLS is required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, and Associate Crew Advisors. Packs and Webelos Dens must have a BALOO trained leader in attendance.
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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 today for this training, scheduled for April 23rd!

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NYLT Registration is Open! |
Heart of Virginia Council is proud to offer National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) from June 19th to June 25th, 2022! National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

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Save the Date for the Buckskin 2022 Leadership Experience coming to Scouts BSA Troops in the Heart of Virginia Council the week of July 31st through August 7th, 2022. More details will be shared in the coming weeks and registration will open soon.
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Wood Badge 2022 is an advanced, national leadership course open only to registered Scouting volunteers and professionals. Adult leaders from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, plus district and council Scouters are all are welcome and belong at Wood Badge. Registration is OPEN for the fall training, scheduled over the weekends of October 7th - 9th at Cub Adventure Camp, and November 5th -6th at T. Brady Saunders. You don't want to miss this opportunity!
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Hampden-Sydney College Merit Badge Day |
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Previously scheduled for February 19th, our Hampden-Sydney College Merit Badge Day has been rescheduled to June 11th due to COVID. If you would like to retain your registration with the new dates, no further action is required. If, however, the rescheduled dates no longer meet with your needs, please contact the Heart of Virginia Council at (804) 355-4306 and a refund will be issued at your request. We apologize for the inconvenience, appreciate your understanding, and look forward to a great event on June 11th.
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Misinformation Concerning Merit Badge Counselors |
There seems to be some misunderstanding concerning a single person restricted to counsel no more than 8 merit badges. This is not a rule… it is a guideline. National does not place any restrictions on the number of Merit Badges a person may register to counsel and neither does the Heart of Virginia Council.
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Scout Night at the Diamond |
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Scouts, we might be off base but we think you’re going to have a ball at Scout Night at the Diamond on July 29th at 6:30 PM. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to enjoy a post-game movie and pitch a tent on the outfield for a major league camping experience. Can’t stay the night? No harm, no foul. Scouts are invited to swing by for the game!
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April District Roundtables |
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District Roundtable is a monthly program offered by districts that give leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters. Each District offers special supplemental training for volunteers in the first week of the month. Upcoming dates can be found through the link below.
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Recognition, Memorials and Honors |
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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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2022 Eagle Brick Unveiling Ceremony |
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The 2022 Eagle Brick Unveiling Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th, 2022! A great way to honor your Eagle Scout is to sponsor a personally engraved Eagle Brick. The cost is $200 per brick which includes engraving of up to eighteen characters per line (letters, space and punctuation) with a maximum of two lines. To be included in the 2022 Eagle Brick Unveiling Ceremony, brick orders must be received by July 8th, 2022.
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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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