Mark Larson Receives 2022 NOESA Award The Outstanding Eagle Scout Award was established by the National Eagle Scout Association during the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America in 2010. Popularly known by its acronym, “NOESA”, the award recognizes Eagle Scouts notable for their local, state, regional or national distinguished service who do [...]

Introducing 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 [...]

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. This [...]

Annual Affiliation Agreement from the United Methodist Church / BSA Relationship Committee 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 via the [...]