News and Updates
ScoutReach on TODAY with Jenna & Friends Viewers tuning into the TODAY with Jenna & Friends hour were treated to something truly special on March 28th, 2025! Eagle Scout and guest co-host Henry Hager was joined by Andrew Fortune, our dedicated ScoutReach Executive, for a heartfelt spotlight on the ScoutReach program, which [...]
March 2, 2026 HOVC Scouting Family: I just wanted to update you on the most recent details we received over the weekend related to the Executive Order 14173 and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Roger Krone, CEO of Scouting America with the Department of War. The MOU must still be signed by [...]
Congratulations to Adams Award Winner, Taylor C. The Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recognizes a service project of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. Each year, local councils select a council-level winner, and from that pool, [...]
2025 Eagle Scout Commencement Class Honoree - Chuck Sullivan Chuck’s introduction to Scouting was when he joined Pack 440 in 1958, in Owings Mills, Maryland. He earned his Arrow of Light and bridged to Troop 440 in 1961, also in Ownings Mill, Maryland. From this auspicious beginning Chuck [...]
Top 5 Merit Badges Earned in 2025 We’ve crunched the numbers, and are excited to share the Top 5 Merit Badges earned by Heart of Virginia Council Scouts in 2025! Heart of Virginia Council Scouts earned a total of 8,325 merit badges [...]
