For this event, students spend time designing and constructing their own wind turbines with the goal of creating a device that is efficient, elegant and highly functional. To accomplish this task, and arrive prepared at a Challenge, students must perform research to better understand the science of wind, be analytical about testing protocols, think creatively about solutions to problems and work collaboratively to get their project completed on time.

Once at the event, teams will compete to see whose turbine will generate the most electricity in our wind tunnels. The judging criteria will be based on Turbine power performance, turbine construction, and knowledge of wind energy topics.

With a hands on learning approach to math, science, technology, and sustainability, this is a great opportunity for Boy Scouts.  If you are interested in learning more about the KidWind Challenge, follow this link: http://learn.kidwind.org/challenge

To register for the KidWind Challenge in June, click here: http://learn.kidwind.org/workshops_events/state/virginia/event/2922

Simply call 804.358.0361, to make an appointment and bring this form along with your camp physical form to receive your discount upon check-out. Concentra is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday- Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

This event is open to friends and families as well.  Saturday is Young Numismatist Day, in celebration anyone under age 18 can partake in activities like a Treasure Hunt of answers to coin collecting questions and answers, and other activities.   The Coin Club will also have a unique exhibit of Trade Items in Colonial America; very educational, about trade between the colonists and Indians as well as colonists with Great Britain. 

Click http://richmondcoinclub.com/rcccoinshowinfo.html to find out more.

Sign up now for Wood Badge 2013.  Registration is open for the Heart of Virginia Council Wood Badge Course in March/April, 2013.  See the Training page on the Council website for more information, or go to the March 22, 2013 on the Council Calendar, the first date of the course.  See you there!

Business items regarding the council will be introduced.  Anyone wishing to submit resolutions should submit them by May 31^st to Bradford M. Nesheim, Scout Executive/Secretary.

This is the occasion of the election of council members including members-at-large, executive board and officers.  If anyone has recommendations, they can be submitted in writing to Council Nominating Committee, P.O. Box 6809, Richmond, Virginia 23230.

This will be a fun and incredible experience for both the veterans and the Scouts as they interact at the Games!  Please click on Council Calendar at the top of the page or under Quick Links, find the date of the event you would like to participate in and sign up now to get the event, the day, and the time of your choice!  Please contact Bill and Heather Mulvihill (bmulvihill2@gmail.com) if you need more information.  

As you can see by the flyer, Scout and adult volunteers will participate in medal ceremonies, provide refreshments to the athletes, assist during the playing of the games, cheer athletes as they compete, and provide one-on-one help for some athletes.  This will be an immensely rewarding experience for our Scouts, and for the military men and women that they help!

The primary sponsors of the event are the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

 PLEASE INCLUDE THIS SERVICE OPPORTUNITY IN YOUR UNIT’S SUMMER PLANS. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND OFFER TO HELP!

 Information will also be provided through the District Program Committees and at District Round Tables.  Please visit the Council Calendar for June 25 – 30^th for event registration.

 Thank you!  Our wounded Veterans need our Scout support!

This is a council-wide coordinated program planning and training seminar as well as a leader resource and information trade show. What a great opportunity to learn how to plan an incredible year of Scouting for 2012-2013 and to pick up and share tips about running your Pack, Troop, or Crew.  A ton of information will be available for you at Super Saturday, including the Annual Heart of Virginia Council & District Calendar.  The cost is $5, and this year it includes a patch.

Who should attend?  ALL UNIT LEADERS: Committee Chairs, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, Assistants, Den Leaders/Assistants, Commissioners, and District & Council Volunteers.  This is an adult-only program, although Venture Crew Presidents are welcome to attend.

Super Saturday Schedule

8:00 AM Commissioner Meeting (for Commissioners only!)

9:00-9:50 Registration and Coffee, Fellowship Time

10:00 Opening Sessions

10:45 Planning Seminars (Cub Scout, Boy Scout & Venturing Break-outs)

11:30 Adjourn

Registration fee is of $5 includes 2012-2013 printed calendar, patch, and planning materials.

 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
1651 E. Parham Rd.
Richmond, VA 23228.

To register go the Council Calendar Quicklink and look for the date of the event.

Visit the information booth at the event between 11 AM and 7 PM, and you can get Requirement #7E for Citizenship in the World and Requirement #1 for American Cultures signed off.  Make sure you bring a blue card signed by your Scoutmaster!  For details about the 15^th Annual Asian American Celebration, just click here.

Each spring for the past three years, Arrowmen from Nawakwa Lodge have traveled six miles up a gravel road from Covington, VA to camp for the weekend in a primitive campsite.  The lodge brought everything needed to transform a gravel parking area into a working base camp including the Bear and Antelope Café set up to feed the hard working crew.  The logistics crew brought together the tools and supplies needed for trail building including the usual loppers and bow saws and the more specialized trail tools such as Fire Rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, and Mattocks as well as sledge hammers, rock bars and spoons (shovels to non-trail builders).  Water for the trail crew had to be trucked in from Covington, no small task when you have over 125 thirsty workers, along with countless dishes, pots and pans.  Work crews were transported to access points on the ends of the trail and worked moving rocks, digging dirt and creating the trail Tread.  Work over the weekends progressed through heat and cold, through rain, snow, sleet, hail and even some sunny conditions.  Everyone came off the trail exhausted but enthusiastic about what was accomplished.

Over the past three years, members of the Nawakwa Lodge have spent an estimated 3000 service hours providing actual “boots on the ground” trail building and more than double that amount providing support in the background.  That’s close to 10,000 service hours by the lodge.  If you see an Arrowman wearing a Nawakwa Trail Crew OA flap, thank them for their service on Building a Living Legacy.

With the trail complete, troops, packs and crews are welcome to visit the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest for hiking and camping adventures.  It’s an easy three hour drive from the Scout office.  Contact the Forest Service office in Covington, VA for help on setting up your trip.

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