12/18/25 Update to CVC / HOVC Councils Merger with Updated Background and Frequently Asked Questions December 18, 2025 To the Heart of Virginia Council Scouters and Families: At the Heart of Virginia Council (HOVC) and across our region, our mission is to give every young person the opportunity to be a part [...]

Introducing Matt Henke, Growth Executive We’re excited to introduce Matt Henke, our new Growth Executive, bringing more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership to the Heart of Virginia Council! Matt has a proven track record of securing major gifts, strengthening community partnerships, and driving mission-focused growth across Virginia. Throughout his career, Matt [...]

Scouting America Leadership, In response to a growing need for some of our Scouting families, the National Executive Board has approved a family troop option for Scouts BSA, following a successful pilot. This new option will be available December 15, 2025. This option provides chartered organizations with more flexibility in delivering Scouting to [...]

Proposed CVC / HOVC Councils Merger Background and Frequently Asked Questions Scouting America’s Current Realities Scouting America continues to provide one of the nation’s most effective youth leadership development programs. However, competition for young people’s time and attention has grown increasingly strong. While ongoing efforts at every level of the organization (national, territorial, [...]