Advancement News and Information
Unit-Level Journey to Excellence Continues in 2024! Each year, Scouting Units are encouraged to complete their Journey to Excellence (JTE) scorecard, to help identify their successes and challenges. Each annual scorecard helps a Unit create plans for program improvement in the year ahead using a graded scale for objectives like planning and budgeting, membership, program, …
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, …
2023 Silver Beaver Nominations The Heart of Virginia Council’s highest volunteer recognition, the Silver Beaver Award, will be awarded to five highly deserving Scouters. These Scouters have made a huge impact in the lives of youth through their hard work, self-sacrifice, and years of dedicated service. Introduced in 1931, the Silver Beaver award is a …
New 2023 Messengers of Peace Award Launched! Messengers of Peace aims to promote a culture of peace and dialogue for mutual understanding, promote service initiatives led by Scouts, support the development of young people affected by conflict situations, provide further connection to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and connect Scouts around the world in a global network of 20 …
Please see our communications below, including a FAQ sheet, regarding Program Fee Changes as of January 1, 2024. 2024 Program Fee Changes (PDF) Document Text April 27, 2023 Dear Heart of Virginia Council Leaders and Parents: Your dedication and enthusiasm for the mission of Scouting has allowed the Heart of Virginia Council (HOVC) to successfully …
