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HOVC Scouter Newsletter | February 23, 2024

Do You Know About Our ScoutReach Program? Our mission is to recruit strong adult leaders and to develop solid relationships with chartered organizations in urban and rural communities nationwide to ensure that culturally diverse youth have the opportunity to join the Scouting program. In Petersburg, we offer free Scouting to inner city kids whose families don't have the capacity to volunteer or pay for the program, and have enjoyed 300% growth in the last 5 years... and we're still growing! Learn more

Hi Heart of Virginia!

An Update to 2023-2024 Membership Registration Changes: Effective April 1st

Effective April 1, 2024, the Boy Scouts of America will eliminate the $25 one-time joining fee for new program participants in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting. They have also increased the regular annual registration fees by $5.00 for youth in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts along with a $5 increase for all adult volunteers. Learn more about the updated fees, download a Registration Fees Infographic, and read the FAQs.


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Dental Career Exploration Open House: March 11th at 7pm

We're excited to announce a new Explorer Post, hosted by our friends at Virginia Family Dentistry! Add their open house to your calendar - March 11th at 7pm at their 14001 Charter Park Drive location in Midlothian. Come out and learn more about their 8-week program, where you'll gain insight into all aspects of dentistry through interactive activities facilitated by their incredible dental professionals. Exploring programs are open to youth, aged 14 to 20.

BALOO Training for Cub Scout Leaders: March 9th - 10th

Every Cub Scout deserves a trained leader! Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program, with one part completed online and the other in-person. Your Pack MUST have at least ONE BALOO trained adult leader in attendance at all Pack overnighters. The next opportunity is March 9th - 10th at Camp T. Brady Saunders.


[Get BALOO Trained!]

🚨 Journey Through the Yukon Klondike Derby - Last Call!: March 1st - 3rd

The tradition of a youth led Klondike Derby continues with Journey Through the Yukon brought to you by Troop 2860-G from Arrohattoc District, the winners of the 2023 Derby. Everything from the event theme and patch design to every single activity station is designed and planned by Scouts, so you know your youth will have a blast. Let your adult leaders relax around the campfire while host Troop 2860-G and their team take your Scouts on the adventure of a lifetime.


[Registration Closes Tonight!]

IOLS Training for Troop Leaders: March 9th - 10th

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) gives Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters the practical knowledge they need to help Scouts to safely learn outdoor skills. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics, this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops in order to be considered "Trained." Come get trained with us March 9th - 10th at Camp T. Brady Saunders.


[Get IOLS Trained!]

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- Joe Rosenthal, Pulitzer Prize photographer best known for his photo, "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima," taken on this day in 1945

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