Advancement News and Information
2022 Eagle Scout Commencement On Sunday, February 19th, Heart of Virginia Council hosted the 2022 Eagle Scout Commencement at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. The Blackwell Auditorium was filled with nearly 70 of our almost 220 Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle in 2022, countless proud family members and Scoutmasters, and members of our …
Recruiter Strip – the Most Important Patch in Scouting? “The Arrow of Light marks a major milestone in a Cub Scout’s growth. The senior patrol leader badge represents the most important position in a troop. And the Eagle Scout award symbolizes an incredible journey of perseverance. But when considering the array of Scouting awards and …
The Cyber Chip is Retiring for Cub Scouts in 2022 In the 2022 – 2023 program Year in Scouting, the Cyber Chip is retiring and will no longer be required for Cub Scout rank advancement. Cub Scouts will, instead, watch the Protect Yourself Rules videos, which can be found on the official Cub Scout Advancement …
GO NUTZ at Scout Night at the Diamond! – New Camping Guidelines Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Somerset Patriots July 29, 2022 Gates open at 5:30 pm Game time at 6:30 pm General Admission Tickets are $10.00 General Admission Tickets plus a 2022 Scout Patch are $13.00 Either way, Heart of Virginia Council receives $4.00 for each ticket …
Happy National Space Day – May 6th Here in the United States, we’re celebrating National Space Day today! This is a holiday aimed at promoting STEM among young people… like our super, science-loving Scouts. ? Have you ever worked on a STEM Nova Award module and earned your patch and Pi device? Space Day …
