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 …
Processing Eagle Scout Applications Be sure to allow enough time in between turning in a Scout’s Eagle Application, allowing adequate time for it to be processed and planning your Eagle Court of Honor. We recommend a minimum of 8 weeks from “turn in”, and setting an Eagle Recognition Ceremony date. With the changes …
Scout Action Troop 911 Committee Member, Sherry Wolf, saw smoke and sprung into action. Driving through Blackstone, Virginia, Wolf caught a glimpse of black smoke coming from the top of an apartment complex. The roof that was on fire was connected to 6 to 8 units in the complex. She quickly made her way to …
Soaring Eagle Eagle Scout Luke S. with Troop 521’s Eagle Scout project was to rebuild a local church’s handicapped ramp. Luke’s Scouting journey started at Kenwood United Methodist Church in Ashland, Virginia. Most of his Cub Scout meetings were held there, so it holds a special place in his life. Inspired to give back to …
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 …
