Training
Wood Badge 2014!!!
What is Wood Badge? Wood Badge is a leadership course for trained Cub Scout Leaders, Venture Leaders, Varsity and Boy Scout Leaders. Also, District and Council leaders. All trained adult Scout leaders are encouraged to attend Wood Badge! Wood Badge is a world wide training tradition that reaches back to the days of the founding…(more)
Required Training for Direct Contact Leaders
100% Direct Contact Leaders Trained by December 31, 2012 In September 2009, the executive board of the Heart of Virginia Council voted to make training mandatory for all top leaders for the 2010 charter renewall. At the same time, they voted to make training mandatory for all direct contact leaders for the 2011 charter renewall….(more)
Best Practices Portal on MyScouting.org
The BSA has a new Best Practices portal on MyScouting.org. Looking for greater parental involvement, pinewood derby ideas or ceremony scripts? Check out the portal at this link https://bestpracticesportal.scouting.org/Pages/Default.aspx and log in. Submit your own ideas at this site also.
Leave No Trace Trainer Course
Leave No Trace Trainer Course December 1, 2012 8:00 a.m. – December 2, 2012 3:00 pm Murphy’s Mill Cabin – Suffolk, Virginia For the following groups: Adult Scouters, Scouts 14+ Fee: $50.00 and includes: Food (Lunch & Dinner Saturday, Breakfast and Lunch Sunday) & program materials Course is limited to 14 participants! Course Description: The…(more)
Venture Adult Leader Specific Training
Venture Adult Leader Specific Training Who: All Adult Advisors and Associate Advisors When: November 26th and December 10th 6:30-9:00 PM *only need to attend one date Where: Council Service Center Cost: $5 *includes books and refreshments ****YOU MUST COMPLETE AND BRING A COPY OF VENTURING YOUTH PROTECTION**** This training has been developed for Venturing Advisors,…(more)
Cub Scout leader “Pow Wow” November 10th
Cub Scout leader Pow-Wow (aka University of Cub Scouting) will be held Saturday, November 10th at River Road United Methodist Church. This event is designed as supplemental training for new and experienced Cub Scout leaders. It is a great way to get hands on training and meet fellow Scout leaders from around the area. On-line…(more)
Wilderness First Aid Training Course Offered in October
Wilderness First Aid Training is being offered by Blue Ridge Mountain Sports on October 6 & 7, 2012 from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM each day. Philmont Scout Ranch requires current certification of at least one person per Crew (prefer two people) in Wilderness First Aid or the equivalent and CPR from the American Heart Association, the…(more)
Leader Training Awards (aka Square Knots)
Are you working toward a leader training award to earn a square knot for your uniform? To see a compilation of knots with descriptions click on this link: http://scoutingmagazine.org/2008/01/know-your-knots/ These knots are not to show how important you are, but to show how experienced you are. If you put in your time, get the training…(more)
Membership Application Requirements
On March 8, 2012, The National Council Operations office clarified the registration process for membership in the BSA. There were no changes to what information is required for an application to be complete. The Heart of Virginia Council has additional requirements for membership applications pertaining to educational requirements. To ensure compliance with local and national requirements, an Adult…(more)
PowWow is Back!
POW WOW IS BACK!! Better than ever! Aka – the University of Cub Scouting. Additional training for Cub Scout leaders. Time: Saturday, November 12th from 8:00am to 4:00pm Cost: Early registration, $15; Late registration $20 (lunch included) Location: Short Pump Middle School To Register: click here>> Cub Leaders, this is your first chance during the…(more)
