bgivler Merit Badge Counselor Guidelines There seems to be some questions concerning the number of Merit Badges a person is authorized to instruct. All Merit Badge Counselors are to be approved by the Council Advancement Committee, according to the Guide to Advancement. Here are some Merit Badge Counselor Guidelines for clarification. First, they must be registered …
John McCulla Earns Silver Antelope Award Heart of Virginia Council Scouter John K. McCulla earns the Silver Antelope Award! This award recognizes distinguished service of exceptional character to youth by a Scouting volunteer. Recipients must be nominated by their region and presented by the National Court of Honor. Congratulations, John! John’s Silver Antelope Bio One …
In Loving Memory Henry Morin Memorial Eagle Scout Fund Eagle Scout Henry Morin lived with a fearless passion for life. While adventuring with friends on June 4th, Henry died in a swimming accident in Albemarle County. Henry was supposed to graduate on June 15th, his 19th birthday, from Patrick Henry High School. He was planning …
A Hearty Welcome to George McGovern The Council gave a hearty welcome to George McGovern, our 11th Scout Executive on September 1, 2018. George previously served as the Deputy Regional Director for the Southern Region of the BSA and as Scout Executive of the Gulf Ridge and Flint River Councils. He started his career as a Scouting …
Todd Martin Receives The Community Foundation’s Stettinius Award We are pleased to announce that Todd Martin, our Deputy Scout Executive, has been selected to receive The Community Foundation’s Stettinius Award for Non-Profit Leadership. He is one of three recipients this year who will receive a grant of up to $10,000 to apply toward their professional …
