News and Updates
2018 Eagle Scout Project of the Year Winner: Eagle Scout J. Parker with Troop 304 Eagle Scout J. Parker from Troop 304 was selected as the Heart of Virginia Council’s 2018 Eagle Scout Project of the Year (Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award) recipient for [...]
Welcoming Girls Into Scouting Thousands of girls have joined the Scouting program, with even more poised to join the Scouts BSA program beginning February 1st, 2019. As the excitement continues to build, it’s important for leaders and Scouting families to know how best to welcome girls into their Scouting family. The Scouting program has [...]
Welcome New Scout Executive – George McGovernThe Heart of Virginia Council is very pleased to announce the selection of George McGovern as the 11th Scout Executive of the 105-year old Scouting organization, effective September 1, 2018. After an extensive selection process, it was clear that George was a great fit for Scouting in central Virginia. He [...]
A Fond Farewell to Brad Nesheim Dear Friends, For the past 13 years, it has been my distinct privilege to serve as the Scout Executive for this great Heart of Virginia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. I have been serving as a BSA Professional since March 1976, so that is 42 + [...]
