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HOVC Scouter Newsletter | November 17, 2023

Please note that our Thanksgiving schedule has been updated.

We will be closed November 23rd through November 25th.

Hi Heart of Virginia!

You Bought A Pie to Keep Them Dry... Now What?

Thank you for participating in our Buy a Pie to Keep Them Dry campaign! Your pies will be ready for pick-up just in time for Thanksgiving - Friday, November 17th (12 Noon to 5 PM) & Saturday, November 18th (9 AM to 12 Noon)! If you forgot to order, click the link below - there just might be a few extra pies available!


[Buy A Pie to Keep Them Dry]

Beagle Scout Snoopy in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Snoopy has been a beloved Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade fixture, appearing as Snoopy the Aviator, Astronaut, Flying Ace, and more throughout the years. This year, Macy's is celebrating Beagle Scout Snoopy's 50th anniversary by debuting a new balloon in the 2023 event. At 55' tall and 42' long, Snoopy and Scout Woodstock will float the parade route on Thursday, November 23rd! Will you be watching?


[About the 2023 Peanuts Balloon]

[The History of the Peanuts Balloon]

Silver Beaver Nominations Due December 31st

Council’s highest volunteer recognition, the Silver Beaver Award, will be awarded to five highly deserving Scouters who have made a huge impact in the lives of youth through their hard work, self-sacrifice, and years of dedicated service. Applications are now being accepted for our 2023 Silver Beaver Nominations. Submit yours now through December 31st to Pam Miscikowski, Office Manager at the Leadership Center.


[Nominate A Silver Beaver]

2024 Summer Camp Staff Application Is Posted

We are officially HIRING for our 2024 Summer Camps and Day Camps! Interested applicants can download a new 2024 application using the link below, and submit it via email to John Allen at john.allen602@scouting.org. Applicants who submit a signed contract by February 1st will receive a SIGNING BONUS! Don't miss out on making this a summer to remember!


[Join Our Summer Camp Team!]

Winter Camp Apparel Pre-Orders Due December 11th

Are You Yeti? Winter Camp swag is open for pre-orders. Use code EARLYBIRD and get 10% off your order. All pre-orders need to be completed by December 11th, and will be available for pick-up at the Winter Camp Trading Post! Visit the store and choose your gear below.


[Get Yeti For Cool Gear]

“We should just be thankful for being together. I think that's what they mean by Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown.”



- Marcie Johnson, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

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

CLOSED NOVEMBER 23 - 25, 2023

Heart of Virginia Council, BSA

8090 Villa Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23228

804.355.4306

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