Kathy Bishof
Spring Break Camp at T. Brady Saunders
Spring Break Camp at T. Brady Saunders will be held April 9 – 13. The registration fee is $180 per participant and NOW adult leaders are $90 per person!!! Let your Scouts enjoy a week of Summer Camp, IN THE SPRING! Spring Break Camp at Camp T. Brady Saunders is similar in function to a week [...]
Heart of Virginia Council Receives JTE Gold
Attention! Message from Brad Neisheim, Scout Executive The Heart of Virginia Council qualified to receive the 2011 Journey To Excellence Gold Level of Recognition from the Boy Scouts of America! In its first official year of use, the Journey To Excellence (JTE) recognition program of Scouting has been a big hit with Scouting Units, Scouting [...]
Bob Tucker Recognized by NBC12 Acts of Kindness
Bob Tucker, Scoutmaster of Troop 529 in Sandston, got a surprise recently when Shannon Brittion, a Scout mother, and Sabrina Squire from NBC12 showed up at his place of business to award him $300 through the Acts of Kindness Program sponsored by the local news station. Bob has been a Scoutmaster for nearly 40 years and [...]
Heart of Virginia 2011 Council Recognition Night
The Heart of Virginia 2011 Council Recognition Night, a festive evening of fun, fellowship, inspiration, and recognition, is being planned for Thursday, March 22, 2012. The Gala features a program of entertainment with a reception following the event. The Council’s highest volunteer recognition, the Silver Beaver Award, will be presented to deserving Scouters. Adult volunteers will be recognized for [...]
Patrick Henry Merit Badge Instructors
The Patrick Henry Program is looking for instructors for the upcoming program. Communications Merit Badge Counselors are needed for January 21 and 28 and February 4, 2012. Public Speaking Merit Badge Counselors are needed for January 21 and 28, 2012. You do not have to currently be registered as a Merit Badge Counselor to apply, registration [...]
Virginia War Memorial – merit badge program
The Virginia War Memorial will be hosting Scouts for American Heritage and the Citizenship merit badges on March 3, 2012. Registration for the merit badge program at the Virginia War Memorial is now live at: https://www.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=1064650
Pinewood Derby Days
Every other Saturday, from January 7, 2012 – February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Dremel will launch its Pinewood Derby® Days programs at all participating Lowe’s Home Improvement stores. Pinewood Derby enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn how to shape their Pinewood Derby® racers with Dremel tools and accessories. Each Pinewood Derby® [...]
Catholic Diocese – Parater Trek July 7-14, 2012
The Catholic Doicese of Richmond is offering a new trek this summer the week of July 7-14, 2012. This is a challenge for those Scouts between the ages of 14-17, who want to test themselves in body and soul and see what it takes to walk with God. Participants will backpack approximately 40 miles in the [...]
Merit Badge Weekend at Hampden Sydney
Hampden-Sydney College is hosting a Merit Badge College Weekend Friday February 24, 2012 through Sunday February 26, 2012, open to all Scouts in the Heart of Virginia Council. Thanks to the support and involvement of the college administration, faculty, staff and community, a great weekend will be provided and merit badge opportunities taught by qualified [...]
University of Richmond Scout Night
On Saturday, February 11, 2012 the University of Richmond will sponsor Scout Night at the Richmond Spider’s Men’s Basketball game. Each scout attending will receive admission to the game, a Richmond Spider’s patch, and have the opportunity to earn the Cub Scout Physical Fitness belt loop pre-game led by the Spider’s training staff. All of this [...]