2024–2026 Heart of Virginia Council Strategic Plan

2024–2026 Heart of Virginia Council Strategic Plan To our Scouts, Parents, Leaders, Donors, and Alumni, Scouting has a rich history of positively impacting the lives of over 130 million youth, and we have a bright future ahead of us. We have modernized our traditional programs with the innovations of science and technology, while infusing safety …

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March 2024 Roundtables

March 2024 Roundtables District Roundtable is a monthly program offered by districts that give leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters. Each District offers special supplemental training for volunteers at the beginning of the month. Upcoming dates are below, and more information can be …

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2024 Merit Badge March Madness – Starting March 1st!

2024 Merit Badge March Madness – Starting March 1st! March Madness Fans, the Sweet 16 of the top most-earned merit badges of 2023 are competing for the title of “Heart of Virginia Council’s Most Favorite Merit Badge.”  Visit our Facebook page (@ScoutingVA) and/or Instagram Page (@hovc_bsa) to cast your vote each day on one or …

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An Update to 2023–2024 Membership Registration Changes, Effective April 1st

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, …

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