Colonial Virginia Council
Boy Scouts of America
May 30, 2014
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In this issue...

In this issue you will find a new update to our website.  Training Award Forms are now available on the Colonial Virginia Council website.  We are working to add more information to our site.  If you know of something we should add please be sure to contact us!
Know Your District!

Information in our newsletter is organized geographically.
Although events across the Council are open to all units, most units participate in events close to home.  Each local territory has a specific service area and a name.  Find your District below:
  • Chesapeake Bay:  Mathews, Gloucester, and York Counties and the City of Poquoson
  • Colonial Trail:  Surry and Isle of Wight Counties and the City of Suffolk
  • First Colony:  James City County and the City of Williamsburg.
  • Heritage:  The City of Hampton
  • James River:  The City of Newport News
  • Siouan Rivers:  Sussex, Southampton, Greenville and Brunswick Counties as well as the Cities of Franklin and Emporia
Chesapeake Bay District
Roundtable
 Come to the Cub Scout Roundtable and take valuable information back to your pack. Find out about upcoming events in the district. Chesapeake Bay Cub Scout Roundtable is for all leaders, cub masters, committee chairs or anyone that is interested in scouting. You will find out about all upcoming events in the Chesapeake Bay District. We have great ideas for your den and pack meetings, ceremonies, pack activities, interesting topics, door prizes, break out sessions geared towards leaders, webelos leaders and cub masters and committee chairs. We have food and fun so come and join us every first Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at Yorkminster Presbyterian Church on highway 17 in Grafton. Adults only please! We can't wait to see you!
 
Day Camp 
Date:  June 16th to 20th
Time:  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location:  Newport News Park
Colonial Trail District
Eagle Quest
The Deadline to Register has been extended to 6/21
Date:  June 21st and September 27th
Time:  8:45 am to 4:00 pm
Location:  Ebenezer United Methodist Church

Day Camp
Date:  June 16th to 20th
Time:  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location:  Nike Park in Carrolton
Contact:  Rick Rose, 757-394-1051 (h) or 301-395-8338, ctdaycampdirector@gmail.com
First Colony District
Day Camp
Date:  June 16 to 20th
Time:  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location:  New Quarter Park in Williamsburg
Contact:  Ken Bouchard, 757-810-0124, 1stcolonydaycamp@gmail.com
Heritage District
Day Camp
Date:  June 23rd to June 27th
Time:  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location:  Gosnold's Hope Park
Contact:  Zachary Struhs, 757-270-9457, heritagedaycamp@gmail.com
 

Public Flag Retirement

Date:  June 14, 2014 - Flag Day

Time:  10:00 am

Location:  American Legion Post 31, 4020 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia

Please bring a lawn chair.  Refreshments available for purchase (proceed benefiting the OA Shelter at Bayport Scout Reservation). 

James River District
Day Camp
Date:  June 16th to 20th
Time:  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location:  Newport News Park
 
Personal Fitness Merit Badge
James River District will offer the Personal Fitness Merit Badge, sponsored by Tidewater Performance Center.   
Deadline:  August 21st
Siouan Rivers District
Day Camp
Date:  June 23rd to June 27th
Time:  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location:  The Bronco Rod & Gun Club
Contact:  Rhonda Vick, 757-566-5584, srdaycampdirector@gmail.com
Council Events & News
Council Calendar
 
VHEA BSA Hunter Skills Workshop

Date:  August 16th
Time:  7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location:  Bayport Scout Reservation
Cost $15.

Bayport Adopt-A-Spot Program
The Colonial Virginia Council is pleased to announce the Bayport Scout Reservation Adopt-A-Spot program, which allows units and individuals an opportunity to take ownership of this great resource and preserve it for future campers. 
Contact:  Paul Lux - hagsday@yahoo.com

Webelos Resident Camp

Date:  July 27th to August 1st
Location:  Bayport Scout Reservation

Silver Beaver Recognition Event
Date:  June 1st
Time:  4:00 pm
Location:  Benns United Methodist Church, 14571 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield, VA
Cost:  $15
Training
Training Awards
Your youth work hard to earn advancements and awards AND so do your adult leaders.  Be sure they are recognized appropriately.  Please remember to use the Progress Record Forms with the 2012 requirements for the Adult Leader Training Awards.  The old forms will no longer be accepted.
 

Woodbadge
This is the premier training program for adult leaders in all Scouting programs.
Date:  September 19th to 21st and October 4th to 6th
Time: 7:00 am until 5:00 pm the last day
Cost:  $250

Click here to register online 

Click here to view the flyer. 

 

CPR and Basic First Aid

This course covers adult and child/infant CPR with AED, how to respond in an emergency, and render basic first aid.  This meets and exceeds the requirements for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Level 1 Provider.

Click here to view a flyer with dates, times, and locations. 

 

Wilderness First Aid Course

Date:  August 23rd to 24th

Time:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:  Council Office

Cost:  $85

Click here to view the August flyer. 

 

Date:  August 23rd to 24th

Time:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:  Council Office

Cost:  $85

Click here to view the October flyer. 

Risk Management
Did You Know?

A heatstroke victim must be cooled immediately. He or she is in danger of dying. To quickly lower the body temperature and begin restoring hydration, move the victim to a cool, shady spot and cool him or her any way you can. Keep the victim lying down and comfortable, with head and shoulders slightly raised. Remove outer clothing and sponge the victim with cold water. Cover the victim with wet towels, wet clothing, or whatever else is handy, and fan him or her. Place the victim in a stream, in a tub filled with cool (not ice-cold) water, or in front of an air conditioner running full blast in a house or car. Use combinations of all available treatments.

Get emergency medical help as soon as possible. The victim's temperature might go up again, or he or she might vomit or require rescue breathing.

Scout Shop
Monday, Wednesday and Friday:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday:  9:00 am to 7:30 pm
Saturday:  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday:  Closed
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