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 [...]

These Central Virginia Young Women are Among Hundreds in the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts Teen Emelia Delaporte made history on February 21st when she became one of the nation’s first female Eagle Scouts – a prestigious achievement attained by some of the country’s most noteworthy figures. Delaporte is among 6 young women [...]

Nate is Presented the Life Saving Award Congratulations are in order for young Nate N., the recipient of the Life Saving Award. This award honors youth members or adult leaders who demonstrate heroism and skill in saving a life. Over the Summer of 2019, Nate saved a young child from drowning at a pool [...]

Eagle Scout Print Available at the Scout Shop $50 Total Signed Editions:  1 This Edition Size:  60 Release Date: November 20, 2020 About the Artist The artist for this limited edition print is Mark A. Larson, an Eagle Scout who lives in Richmond, Virginia and is currently serving as the Area Commissioner for South Region Area 7. This [...]