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Tuesday, 30 September 2008
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Maymont formally opened its new Eagle and Birds of Prey exhibit on Saturday September 13th.  The Heart of Virginia Council is excited to enter into a collaboration with Maymont to help leaders work on badge work at Maymont.  Maymont is the perfect place to work on nature and ecology related badges and for units to do service projects. 

To download Scout related resources at Maymont click here. 

To view photos of the opening event click here. 

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Join Cub Scouts at a school near you!  To view a list of schools with their Join Scouting Night dates and Cub Scout Pack contact info click here. 

The School of Mischief is the Join Scouting Night theme for 2008.  The School of Mischief lets "boys be boys" by providing a safe, adult-supervised environment for boys to participate in timeless activities that are a natural part of boyhood. 

To learn more about the theme and Join Scouting Night resources available go to http://www.schoolofmischief.org/.

 

New centennial uniform shirts, socks, hats and some pant sizes are in! 

New switchbacks and canvas convertibles in adult medium and large sizes have not arrived yet.  Call 355-0628 to see if what you need is in.

Click here to learn more.  

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Camp Fall Programs:

Tiger Rally Oct. 4  at Cub Adventure Camp  read more>>

Cub Family Campout Oct. 25-26 Cub Adventure Camp read more>>

Fall Star Party Nov. 1-2  Cub Adventure Camp  read more>>

 

 

Internet Advancement

Internet Advancement makes it easy for unit leadership to record awards, ranks, and merit badges to youth via an easy online process; and at a time convenient to you! And, you will be able to print an official unit roster at any time. The roster is the most current information from ScoutNet, and it will include the person ID for each adult and youth member.

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Hurrican Ike - BSA Disaster Recovery Fund

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fos_logo.jpgFriends of Scouting District Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, October 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Dominion downtown.   Read more>>

The Richmond Area Sporting Clays Classic is the premiere benefit shoot in Virginia. On Friday, October 17th fifty 4-person teams will compete in a fun day of shooting at the Cub Adventure Camp in Goochland to support Heart of Virginia Council camps and camping programs. Where else can you shoot off of a pirate ship or Jamestown fort? This is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon with clients or business associates. Loaner guns will be available. Corporate sponsorship information can be found at this link, or call Todd Martin at 204-2613. EMC Mechanical Services is the Lead Sponsor.

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The Value of Scouting - brief photo essays
Across the country, Scouts are making a difference. We hope you enjoy these brief photo essays on Scouts and Scouters who are making America a better place for all of us. Please share these great stories with people you know!

New story posted 9-24-2008

 

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Are you an Eagle Scout?  To get on our invitation list call Kerry Baker at 804-204-2612 or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Campout wth the Spiders (U of R football game, on-field experience for player intro, movie and campout)  Read more>>  

 

 

Popcorn Sale 2008
September 3rd is the next council-wide popcorn sale orientation.  Trail's End Popcorn is a great way to raise the funds needed to support your unit's program for 2008-2009.  This summer plan out your Ideal Year of Scouting and use the sale to make it a reality.  NEW this year is a Unit Kickoff Kit! 

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Reasons to come to Camp T. Brady Saunders in the summer of 2008:   Strong Traditional Scout Program James River Adventure 50 mile canoe expedition Ranger's Challenge exploring Virginia's mountain ...
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2010 National Scout Jamboree
The 2010 jamboree promises to be the best, most exciting, fun-filled and safest ever.  http://www.bsajamboree.org/.  244 youth spots left!

Adults interested in serving as a Scoutmaster or assitant click here.  Interviews start November 1st.

We understand that some people are having issues registering on-line.  If you need a membership ID# contact Ashley at 204-2645 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Other questions can be directed to Todd Martin 204-2613 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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CPR (adult & child)/ AED & First Aid training October 4th at the council service center.  Register on-line here.

 
Pack, Troop and Crew Websites Linked Here
To view unit websites currently posted click here.  Units can have their website linked to the council website by sending the url and a description to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Scout Shop Note:  Carmen is no longer sewing patches on uniforms.  If you know of a patch sewing service please contact us at 804-355-4306.
Council Newsletter (The Courier)

Click here to download the council newsletter - October Courier. 

Click here to download the council newsletter - September Courier.

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Donate Now
To make a secure on-line donation click here. Processing fees will be charged by the secure site.   See fees below.  To avoid these fees call the council service center to make a credit card donation over the phone 804-355-4306 or mail a cont ...
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 September 2008 )
 

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