Introducing the Dogwood District!

Introducing the Dogwood District! We’re excited to share the results of our Battlefield / Rivers District renaming survey! The new logo includes nods to both districts, such as the dogwood tree rings representing their shared history and growth. Thank you to all who provided name suggestions and input – we think you made a great …

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Please Welcome Morgan Harrell to the HOVC Scouting Family!

Please join us to officially welcome Morgan Harrell into the Heart of Virginia Council Scouting family! My name is Morgan Harrell, and I am the new District Executive for the Battlefield and Rivers district in the Heart of Virginia Council. I am a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Environmental Studies. Prior to being …

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The Incredible Value of Scouting

The Incredible Value of Scouting As we have worked to present the Scouting with Heart newsletter in the last month, we’ve found ourselves humbled by the sentiments shared by our adult leaders and volunteers.  We’ve explored the “Value of Scouting” in the Heart of Virginia Council and have found, overwhelmingly, that the program has left …

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Citizenship in Society Merit Badge – Council Advancement Committee

Citizenship in Society Merit Badge – Council Advancement Committee The Citizenship in Society Merit Badge will become a requirement for those scouts who have not completed all of their Eagle requirements by June 30, 2022. Beginning July 1, this Merit Badge will add to the established list of required Eagle Merit Badges. Citizenship in Society …

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Award-Winning Webelos, Sanuthi Henkanaththegedara, is Featured in the December 2021 Scout Life Magazine!

Sanuthi Henkanaththegedara, is Featured in the December 2021 Scout Life Magazine! Have you read your December Scout Life magazine? If you did, you probably noticed one of our own featured in the SL Headliners on page 9! You might remember Sanuthi’s awesome, award-winning “Lake Barga Biodiversity Project” from the Courier, Friday 5, and website.  Now, …

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