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2022 Friends of Scouting Banquet Video We invite you to join us in reflecting back upon our incredible Friends of Scouting Dinner, held May 12th, 2022 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Presented by Blue Ridge Bank, this year’s dinner was truly a celebration of Scouting! It is an understatement to say it was a special …
Introducing Pamela “Pam” Miscikowski Our Awesome New HOVC Office Manager We are thrilled to announce that we have hired Pamela “Pam” Miscikowski to become the new HOVC office manager starting July 18, 2022. Pam will work with Jim Ewan as we transition towards his official retirement in August. Pam received her Bachelor of Science Degree from …
United Methodist Church/Boy Scouts of America Affiliation Agreement Implementation in the Heart of Virginia Council In June 2022, the United Methodist Church (UMC) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) at the national level announced a new model for how local UM churches, units, and the Heart of Virginia Council (HOVC) will relate to each other. …
Annual Affiliation Agreement from the United Methodist Church / BSA Relationship Committee July 1, 2022 A new Annual Affiliation Agreement from the United Methodist / BSA Relationship Committee is now available! The UMC Community Outreach Youth Ministries has released two letters providing an overview and a set of recordings from a June 16th webinar, accessible …
Mark Larson to Receive 2022 Silver Antelope Award The Boy Scouts of America exists thanks to the efforts of volunteers on every level. From den leaders to National Jamboree staff, everyone’s service helps transform the lives of this country’s youth, preparing them to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes. For Scouters whose …
