Scout Bash 100! - June 5th at Kings Dominion
Scout Bash 100 will be the council's celebration of the 100th anniversary of the BSA. The event will be held at Kings Dominion on June 5th and will have three main components: Scout demonstrations in the park, a great 100th anniversary arena show in the evening and a campout on the old airstrip.
Read more and download the registration materials>>
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Scout Night at the Richmond Flying Squirrels
July 16th
Click here to learn more and download the flyer>>
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Wall Street Journal article about the Scout Handbook 
"Do you wish to have all-round, well-developed muscles . . . ?" writes Chief Scout Ernest Thompson Seton. "Would you like to be an expert camper . . . ? Do you believe in loyalty, courage, and kindness? Would you like to form habits that will surely make your success in life?" Click here to read the article by Tony Woodlief.
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Key training opportunities coming up in March!
University of Cub Scouting (aka Pow Wow) March 20 - specialty classes from the pinewood derby to outdoor cooking.
Read more and register online>>
Boy Scout leader Position Specific Training - March 20 - for Scoutmasters, Assistants and Committee Members.
Read more and register online>>
Commissioner College - March 20 - for experienced leaders who want to help other units be successful.
Read more and register online>>
BALOO for Cub Leaders (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) - March 27th - one leader or parent from each pack needs to have completed this. Read more and register online>>
Boy Scout Leader Position Specific Training - March 27 - Hopewell United Methodist Church in Chesterfield
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CPR/AED/Basic First Aid - April 24th - Read more and register online>>
There are four basic components to required training:
1. Fast Start
2. This is Scouting
3. Youth Protection
4. Position Specific
The first three can be done online at www.olc.scouting.org.
A new leader can take create a MyScouting account and take training before receiving a leader registration number. Once a leader receives their number they can then add it to their MyScouting profile. Many questions can be answered at MyScouting.org under FAQ.
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Boy Scouts Mark 100th Anniversary! 
Times-Dispatch editorial Wednesday! Click here to read>>
Featured on the front page of Sunday's Times-Dispatch metro section. Click here to read the story>>
WRVA morning radio personality Jimmy Barrett interviewed council Scout Executive Brad Nesheim Tuesday morning. Click here to listen to the interview and watch a slide show>>
Other coverage includes: 
• Fox News Monday morning
• NPR Morning Edition last Friday (listen to the story at www.npr.org)
Style Weekly"The Score +4">> 
For a comprehensive list of how local Scouts, families, troops and alumni can celebrate the 100th anniversary of the BSA click here: http://hovbsa.org/content/view/464/386/
BSA 100th anniversary website. http://scouting.org/100years/100years/
The BSA national website: www.scouting.org.
BSA national website media page: http://www.scouting.org/About.aspx
BSA facebook page>>
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Friends of Scouting Fundraising Dinner February 16!
Joe Theismann - Keynote Speaker 
Mr. Theismann is a former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins and an NFL commentator. In addition, he was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout (Life rank) and an Explorer, and has a great message about Scouting and its influence on his life.
The Scouts are also very pleased to announce that Dominion Resources, Inc., which is also celebrating its 100th year, is the lead corporate sponsor. Dominion’s CEO, Tom Farrell, is serving as the honorary dinner chairman.
Reception begins at 6:00. Doors open to the ballroom at 6:40. Program begins promptly at 7:00.
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Corporate Sponsors:
Platinum Eagle Club & Lead Sponsor
Dominion Resources - Tom Farrell, CEO, master of ceremonies
Massey Foundation
Gold Eagle Club
FeedMore (Central Virginia Food Bank)
McGuireWoods LLP
Technical Foundations, Inc.
Silver Eagle Club
AMEC
Fluor Enterprises
Highwoods-Markel Assoc.
James River Air Conditioning
Kiewit Power Construction Co.
Markel Corporation
The Shaw Group, Inc.
Bronze Eagle Club
Capital Interior Contractors
CapTech Ventures, Inc.
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
First Baptist Church
Highwoods Properties
Hourigan Construction Corp.
HRH Charitable Fund
Keiter, Stephens, Hurst, Gary & Shreaves PC
Louis J. Korpics, Jr., DDS
Odell Associates
Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden, P.C.
For the full list of corporate sponsors click here>>
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Scouts Respond to Cry for Relief in Haiti - Buy a tent or other supplies for Haiti 
The Boy Scouts of America is rallying its troops with an effort to assist families devastated by recent earthquakes in Haiti. The BSA, through it's World Friendship Fund, is keeping an eye to the future by providing more long-term support for sustained improvements to the Haitians’ living conditions.
We are appealing to Scouting families across the country to join our efforts in a simple-to employ way. With a one-time contribution, donors can choose a support kit that will provide shelter and other elements of comfort and protection to Haitian individuals and families.
Click here to read more and make a donation toward a shelter kit>>
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Moving Scouting Forward in 2010
On January 21st the Key 3 of each district (District Chairman, District Commissioner and District Executive) got together for our council's annual growth conference. Each district set goals for the year but the focus was on how we will MOVE SCOUTING FORWARD in 2010. The numerical goals were the metrics to "how do we know when we have been successful?"
How will we move Scouting forward in 2010?
1. Help units be successful - Work with unit to earn the national Quality Unit Award - Train leaders - Provide program support & Roundtables - Operate great camps.
Initiative - Ensure the Top Leader of every unit is trained by the end of 2010! Read more>>
2. Provide opportunities for youth to join - Conduct Membership Drives - Organize New Units - Build Relationships With Community Organizations.
3. Fund Scouting - Friends of Scouting annual giving campaign - Popcorn Sale - Special Events like the Golf Tournament and Sporting Clays Classic.
Read more>>
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17 spots left for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree 
307 Scouts have applied for the 324 spots in the nine council contingent troops. Apply on-line at http://www.myscouting.org/ or http://www.bsajamboree.org/.
Next payment is due January 31st.
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In their own words, Scouts from across America explain why they "Go Scouting!" Outdoor adventure, excitement, friendship, and stories that last a lifetime.
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Let's get BSA license plates in Virginia approved in time for our 100th birthday!
We are over halfway to our goal of 350 paid applications, so help us get BSA plates into production. We need your help! Click on the plate to the left to download the DMV form.
There shouldn’t be any reason why we can’t reach 350 applications in time for our Centennial celebration. BSA plates cost only $10.00 ($20.00 for personalized plates). Click here to complete an interest form>>
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 Earn a patch during the centennial celebration September 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010.
There are requirements for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Leaders and even Alumni! Complete 3 of 5 requirements in each category to earn a ribbon for the category. The categories are Scouting's five core values: Leadership; Achievement; Community Service; Character and the Outdoors. Anyone can buy the patch but you must earn the ribbons.
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Across the country, Scouts are making a difference. We hope you enjoy these brief photo essays on Scouts and Scouters who are making America a better place for all of us. Please share these great stories with people you know!
New story posted February 2009
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Pack Troop and Crew websites linked here.
To view unit websites currently posted click here.
Units can have their website linked to the council website by sending the url and a description to
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Boy Scouts of America Scout Shop hours:
Heart of Virginia Council Phone: 804-355-4306 M-F 9:00 to 5:30
4015 Fitzhugh Ave. Fax: 804-353-6109 Sat. 9:00 to 12:00
P.O. Box 6809 Phone # 804-355-0628
Richmond VA 23230
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