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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...
Car Donation Program
You may have noticed a new banner on the Colonial Virginia Council website. The One Car One Difference vehicle donation program is a quick and easy way for you to help the Colonial Virginia Council.  Submit your contact information by filling out the online form or by calling 855-272-1227. At no cost to you, our national organization's vendor will pick up the vehicle and tow it to the nearest auction location. They will clean up the vehicle and present it at its best, helping attract the highest possible sale price at auction. Proceeds of the vehicle sale will go to the Colonial Virginia Council, minus a small fee for the use of the program. Click here for more information.
Amazon Smile
Did you know that you can help the Colonial Virginia Council just by shopping on Amazon.com? Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Simply click here to find the Colonial Virginia Council (please note, you will have to search for Boy Scouts and find the listing for Newport News, Virginia. Presently, we are listed as the National Council. We have submitted requests to Guidestar (the database that powers the charity information) and Amazon to change this information so we are correctly listed. 
Next Scout Shop Order Date: June 27th
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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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In Memory
Robert Malcolm Baxter III (Bobby, Bob),
26 of Newport News, Virginia, Died June 13, 2014.
Born November 23, 1987, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Robert graduated from Grafton High School in 2006, and attended Virginia Commonwealth University studying for a degree in art. Robert worked for County Grill in York County. Robert was an Eagle Scout with Troop 226 in Yorktown. He was a genius-artist who loved to draw and paint. He had given several pieces to friends and family, and began to sell some of his work. Robert was a genuine, goodhearted, kind person, whom immediately made friends with everyone he met. Robert also lived with his family in Colorado, Alabama, New York, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and his favorite place Hawaii.
He is survived by his parents Robert Jr. and Michelle (Hilfiger) Baxter, siblings Monica Baxter, Franklyn Baxter II, and Paige Baxter, Grand Parents Robert Sr. and Kaye Baxter, and Monica Boinski. Preceded in death by his Grandfather Francis Hilfiger.
A memorial service was held on June 18, 2014 at Providence United Methodist Church on Dare Road in Yorktown. The service was officiated by Reverend Douglas Akers.
A second service will be held for family in Hebron, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Baptist Church.
In lieu of a flowers please send donations to the Robert Baxter Memorial Scholarship Fund, 302 Gardenville Drive, Yorktown VA, 23693, for future art students.
The family would like to thank all the Troop 226 family and the management and employees at the County Grill (Roberts second family).
"Art should disturb the comforted and comfort the disturb." Bansky.
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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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Paul Willard Appointed to Serve on Virginia Board of Education
 King William High School AFJROTC Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Major Paul Adams Willard II has been appointed to serve on the Virginia Board of Education's Advisory Committee for Career and Technical Education. Major Willard, of Providence Forge, Virginia, has served as an Air Force JROTC Senior Instructor for 13 years with previous duties in Franklin County and Hampton City, Virginia. He was previously named as a Distinguished Instructor by Headquarters Air Force JROTC and designated as an Advanced-level Instructor. He was selected by the Aerospace Education Foundation as the Third Place Award winner of the Christa McAuliffe National Award for Aerospace Education in 2005. In addition, he was selected as the Virginia Air Force Association member of the year in 2005. He has received Civil Air Patrol's Excellence in Aerospace Education Award for classroom instruction numerous times.
In the community, Willard is Vice President of the Richmond Air Force Association and a member of the Military Order of World Wars, Military Officers Association, Colonial Virginia Boy Scout Council, and the Virginia Apprenticeship Alumni Association. He is a Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi and volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol as the Virginia Assistant Aerospace Education Officer. Professionally, he is a Fellow with the National Contract Management Association and a member of the Project Management Institute. He is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
In announcing the appointment Christian Braunlich, President of the Virginia Board of Education, stated, "Willard's selection reflected his commitment to Virginia's educational future and service to the Commonwealth and its children."
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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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Catholic Religious Emblem Interest Survey
Your help is needed to gauge interest in an opportunity to earn the Catholic religious medals: Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII. Click here to download the survey.
Contact: joseph.badalis@gmail.com.
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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Boy Scout Leader Basic Training
Weekend 1
Troop Committee Challenge, Merit Badge Counselor Training
Date: September 6th
Time: 7:00 am until 9:00 pm
Location: Lone Star Lodge, Chuckatuck, Virginia
For more information cluck here to view the flyer.
Weekend 2
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, Health and Safety, and Youth Protection
Date: September 26th to 28th
Location: Lone Star Lodge, Chuckatuck, Virginia
For more information click here to view the flyer.
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.
Boy Scout Leader Fast Start and 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.
Contact: Al Materia, 757-869-7627 or al@emta.net.
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 register online.
Contact: Al Materia, 757-869-7627 or al@emta.net.
Date: October 25th to 26th
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $85
Click here to register online.
Contact: Al Materia, 757-869-7627 or al@emta.net.
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Did You Know?
Firem'n Chip:
This certification grants a Scout the right to carry matches and build campfires. The Scout must show his Scout leader, or someone designated by his leader, that he understands his responsibility to do the following:
- I have read, understand and use fire safety rules from the Boy Scout Handbook.
- I will build a campfire only when necessary and when I have the necessary permits (regulations vary by locality).
- I will minimize campfire impacts or use existing fire lays consistent with the principles of Leave No Trace. I will check to see that all flammable material is cleared at least 5 feet in all directions from fire (total 10 feet).
- I will safely use and store fire-starting materials.
- I will see that fire is attended to at all times.
- I will make sure that water and/or shovel is readily available. I will promptly report any wildfire to the proper authorities.
- I will use the cold-out test to make sure the fire is cold out and will make sure the fire lay is cleaned before I leave it.
- I follow the Outdoor Code and the principles of Leave No Trace.
The Scout's "Firem'n 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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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 27th
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