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Friends of Scouting is the Colonial Virginia Council's annual giving campaign and is the largest and most important source of funding. Your support enables Scouting's programs and outdoor adventures to prepare young people for a lifetime of character and leadership.
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In this issue...
New Scout Shop Email Address
The email address for our Scout Shop has changed. In order to provide better service and a more personal experience, the Scout Shop general email account will be retired. You can now reach our Scout Shop manager directly at Kendra.natson@scouting.org. Thank you for your patience as we work to provide you the best service possible.
Scout Shop Orders
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, parents, and guardians who help make Scouting possible for thousands of youth throughout our area. Our council is working hard to restock our store and provide custom orders for all your Scouting needs. We are grateful for your patronage and support. Each week we will list our next order date in our newsletter so that you can plan your needed program supplies, uniforms, and other Scouting related purchases. At this time we are not able to pre-order advancement items. Examples of advancement items include:
- Belt loops
- Recognition pins
- Rank badges
- Merit badges
We are happy to custom order other items you need to purchase. Orders simply need to be paid in advance and they will be included in next order placed through our store, on a weekly basis. Once items arrive in our store our Scout Shop Manager will call you to arrange a pickup time. Thank you for your support of our store. Please feel free to call the Scout Shop at 757-595-3356, ext. 223 or email Kendra.natson@scouting.org to verify if items you need are in stock. This may save you a trip. It is an honor to serve our dedicated volunteers, Scouts, parents, and others who make our program possible.
Next Scout Shop Order Date: June 20th
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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
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Troop 306 Eagle Scout
Carlitos C. was awarded his Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony on June 4, 2014, at the Edgehill Community Center in Yorktown, Virginia. Carlitos is a member of Boy Scout Troop 306. He is pictured with his mother, Jacqui Steorra and Boy Scout mentors, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Morris, Jr., For his Eagle project he mulched the landscape beds for the Newport News Green Foundation.
Mathews Heritage Park
Mathews Heritage Park will be available for Scout use once a few minor improvements are made. For more information click here.
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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
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Medical Explorer Post in Williamsburg Looks Forward to a Great Summer!
Post 757 will meet again on Friday July 11, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Anyone interested in joining can contact Ethlyn Gibson at ethlyn1908@gmail.com.
Five Boy Scouts Rise to Eagle in Troop 103
Five Boy Scouts from Troop 103 in Williamsburg were awarded Eagle Scout pins and were officially accepted as Eagle Scouts during their Court of Honor on May 18th at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, the Troop's charter organization.
Justin B., Drake C., Wade Mitchell S., Bryce B. and Jimmy S. each worked over the years towards their Eagle Scout rank, even as competing interests and responsibilities developed. They remained committed to attaining their goal, earning merit badges and all the Boy Scout ranks, holding positions of responsibility within their troop, volunteering in the community and participating in scouting events.
Boy Scout Troop 103 Historic Williamsburg is one of the oldest troops in Virginia, chartered since 1924, and is celebrating it's 90th anniversary this year.
Troop 103 celebrated Court of Honor ceremony for five of it's recent Eagle Scouts. Pictured above (l-r): Assistant Scoutmaster Jimmy Etchberger, Eagle Scouts Drake C., Justin B., Jimmy S., Wade Mitchell S., and Bryce B. and Troop 103 Scoutmaster Doug Marty.
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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).
Peninsula Pilots Game
Date: Friday, July 25th
Time: 6:15 pm meet and greet, 7:05 pm game
Cost: $16.50
Deadline: July 16th
Click here to view the registration form.
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Personal Fitness Merit Badge
James River District will offer the Personal Fitness Merit Badge, sponsored by Tidewater Performance Center.
Deadline: August 21st
16 of the 20 slots have been filled. Be sure to sign up soon!
Menchie's Yogurt Fundraiser
September 2nd through the 20th, mention the Boy Scouts of America and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Colonial Virginia Council.
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Invite Your Friends
Making new friends over the summer? Be sure to invite them to your next meeting and have them visit www.beascout.org.
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Scout Band
Calling all Scout musicians. Join the Scout Band. Experienced band members should contact Dani Quinn at d.quinn1278@gmail.com or call or text 804-350-8942. You may also contact Brandon Quinn at dbltrblquinn@yahoo.com. 27th Annual Catholic Retreatoree
When: September 5th-7th, 2014
Who: All Scouts, 4th grade and up
Where: Pipsico Scout Reservation
Cost: $25 until August 2nd, $30 August 2nd to 16th
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.
Webelos Resident Camp
Date: July 27th to August 1st
Location: Bayport Scout Reservation
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Scoutmaster Specific/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training
Date: September 20th
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $10 if registered by September 13th
Contact: Butch Cooper, 757-851-6065 or fsucalum@cox.net
Click here to view the registration form.
Troop Committee Challenge
Date: September 27th
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.
Wood Badge
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.
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Did You Know?
Totin' Chip: This certification grants a Scout the right to carry and use woods tools. The Scout must show his Scout leader, or someone designated by his leader, that he understands his responsibility to do the following:
- Read and understand woods tools use and safety rules from the Boy Scout Handbook.
- Demonstrate proper handling, care, and use of the pocket knife, ax, and saw.
- Use knife, ax, and saw as tools, not playthings.
- Respect all safety rules to protect others.
- Respect property. Cut living and dead trees only with permission and good reason.
- Subscribe to the Outdoor Code.
The Scout's "Totin' Rights" can be taken from him if he fails in his responsibility.
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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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