2024 Summertime Scout Nights

2024 Summertime Scout Nights This summer, we’re heading outdoors and enjoying an action-packed season of exciting 2024 Summertime Scout Nights! ⚽ Richmond Kickers: June 8th⚾ Tri-City Chili Peppers: June 29th⚾ Richmond Flying Squirrels: July 26th🏁 Richmond Raceway: August 10th – 11th We’re excited to see you there! Additional Resources:These events qualify for the Cub Scout Summertime …

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Comet and Kreckman Receive the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award on January 28th, 2024

Comet and Kreckman Receive the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award on January 28th, 2024 On January 28th, 2024, Rob Comet and Paul Kreckman were presented with the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) at Richmond’s First Baptist Church.  There to make the presentation was Rick Bragga, and Mark Larson spoke to the congregation from the …

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Area Scouts Innovate with LEGO

Area Scouts Innovate with LEGO Scouts from the Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America, which serves over 5,800 youth (spanning elementary, middle and high school ages) and 2,800 adult volunteers, are embracing the world of STEM education through engaging activities involving everybody’s favorite construction bricks – LEGO.  In addition to the timeless tradition …

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Dominion Energy Plaza and the Ideal Scout

Dominion Energy Plaza and the Ideal Scout Have you seen the new Dominion Energy Plaza at the Heart of Virginia Council (HOVC) Leadership Center? Our new plaza features a bronze replica of “The Ideal Scout,” a very famous statue sculpted by R. Tait McKenzie. “McKenzie sat on the executive board of the Boy Scouts organization in …

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Scouting Heritage Society

Scouting Heritage Society The Scouting Heritage Society recognizes donors that make a gift commitment of $25,000 or more by including the Heart of Virginia Council in their estate’s plans.  Since only a percentage of the earnings from a direct gift to the Endowment Fund can be used, a gift will support and give life to …

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