On July 25th the council conducted its annual business meeting at the Cub Adventure Camp.  Close to 100 executive board members and chartered organization representatives attended.  Among those recognized were outgoing council commissioner and incoming council president Bill Talley, outgoing president Horace Whitworth, Terry Whitworth and Scout Executive Brad Nesheim.  Horace served for two years as council president and was recognized for his dedication to Scouting. 

69 spots left for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree 

255 Scouts have applied for the 324 spots in the nine council contingent troops.  Apply on-line at www.myscouting.org or www.bsajamboree.org. 

Next payment is due June 30th.

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New Camp Information Posted:

2010 Camp T. Brady Saunders planning information now available >> read more

Jamboree day visits will take place during weeks 5 and 6.  Online registration for 2010 is now live - click here. 

2009 Cub Adventure Camp information for leaders updated June 9th. 

Super Saturday - 307 attended!

Leaders in attendance received a program planning cd rich with planning resources plus a printed calendar.  Live program planning presentations were made for Packs, Troops and Crews.  

As additional planning materials are requested and identified they will be linked here:  

Pack program plannig presentation     Pack position "hats" (descriptions)

Previous presentations                      Pack position "hat" (add position)

P.R.A.Y. = Programs for Religious Activities for Youth - this is a great program for the religious requirement component for Wolf and Webelos and Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in general.

Program planning kits for units that were not in attendance were picked up by their District Commissioner.  See your district's website for contact information. 

FAQ on the new medical form - click here.    To download the medical form for 2010 - click here.

Maymont is a great resource for taking den meetings outdoors and for Scout badge work and service projects.  Read More>>

Thank you to our Super Saturday sponsors Shirley Plantation and Peak Experiences. 

United Way makes significant funding cuts to Scouts

The United Way allocation supporting the council's inner city program known as ScoutReach will fall from $95,220 to $20,000 annually. The 2008-2009 allocation had already been reduced by $3,170 following last fall's United Way campaign season. We anticipated a sharp reduction, but did not know it would be nearly the entire allocation. We still receive donor designations which are budgeted at $122,000 this year.

o If you have given to the Heart of Virginia Council through your UW donation, please consider making a direct donation, which would result in 14% more of your dollars supporting Scouting.

o If you plan to continue to make donations via UW, please ensure that you designate using our code #2416 to direct your donation to Scouting. 

ScoutReach is a method of delivering the Scout program to youth in difficult to serve areas.  About 1,400 youth participate in Scouting through ScoutReach.  We continue to see good results through ScoutReach and recently saw a boy earn the Eagle Scout Award, the highest badge in Scouting.

Thank you for your support!

SEND YOUR CAMPER AN EMAIL & VIEW THE ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY!

Heart of Virginia Council has partnered with Bunk1 to make it easier and quicker for you to communicate with your camper while he is away at camp.

Check out the many options you have to send emails and view the new online photo gallery! 

Please click on either the Cub Adventure Camp or Camp T. Brady Saunders button below and register for a Bunk 1 username and password.  Enjoy! 

  Cub Adventure Camp...
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  Camp T. Brady Saunders...
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Friends of Scouting

As of 6/30/09, we have raised $1,174,00 or 72% of goal! You probably know by now that the council had it best Annual Fundraising Dinner yet. We had record attendance and record dollars raised, but we still need to finish the overall campaign strong and reach goal.  We need your help!

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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 February 2009

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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Boy Scouts of America                                                             Scout Shop hours:               Carmen is moving                         
Heart of Virginia Council             Phone:  804-355-4306             M-F  9:00 to 5:30                to Texas at the end               
4015 Fitzhugh Ave.                     Fax:    804-353-6109             Sat.  9:00 to 12:00              of the school year.
P.O. Box 6809                                                                       Phone # 804-355-0628        Read her farewell message>>
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