Colonial Virginia Council
Boy Scouts of America
August 22, 2014
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In this issue...

Punkin' Chunkin'



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Save the Date - The Bayport Social 

The Bayport Social will be held October 18th through the 19th.  Activities include:  COPE course, Climbing Tower, Shooting Sports, and Fishing.  Details coming soon!



2014 Trails End Popcorn Updates


 

We've made a few updates to the popcorn guide.

 

 Click here to view the latest version. 

 

2014 Sales Timeline

Date
Time
Location
Event
August 4


Initial Orders Due
August 13
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
Colonial Trail/Siouan Rivers Pickup
August 14
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
Chesapeake Bay/Heritage Pickup
August 15
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
First Colony/James River Pickup
August 28
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
ALL DISTRICT POPCORN PICKUP
September 22


Chocolate Orders Due (additional popcorn can be ordered)
October 2
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
Chocolate Pickup for Colonial Trail/Siouan Rivers/First Colony
October 3
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
Chocolate Pickup for Chesapeake Bay/Heritage/James River
October 16
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
CHOCOLATE PICKUP FOR ALL DISTRICTS
November 4


Final Orders Due
November 12
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
Colonial Trail/Siouan Rivers/First Colony Final Distribution
November 13
1:00-4:00 pm
230 Pickets Line Newport News, VA
Chesapeake Bay/Heritage/James River Final Distribution
December 2


Final Payment Due
Scout Rewards Due
Scholarship Applications

Scholarship applications are due to richard.johnson@scouting.org
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

Popcorn Season is here.  Check www.cvcboyscouts.org for more information.
Colonial Trail District
Honor Medal with Crossed Palms and Certificates of Merit Presented in Colonial Trail
 
Vice Mayor Charles Brown, far left, and Congressman Randy Forbes, far right, honor Boy Scout members who received awards for saving lives. From left are Kirk Ring, Tyler Robinson, David Robinson and Michael Brown. (Henry Luzzatto/Suffolk News-Herald)

Horton Wreath Society

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery located at 5310 Milners Road in Suffolk, Virginia.  Interested Scouts can help distribute over 6,000 wreaths on December 13, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., where there will be a formal ceremony, taps, and bagpipes.  The public is cordially invited to participate and honor our veterans.

Click here to view the flyer.

Nansemond Chapter Order of the Arrow Beaver Day

The Nansemond chapter OA beaver day was a success even with the rain. We had over 70 OA and non OA members attend. We got the dining room chairs and tables pressure washed the kitchen cleaned the boats at Rivah Base pressure washed, and various tasks that ranger Joe assigned. This has been the best turn out on a beaver day yet. We encourage the other chapters to produce a better turn out so we can get prepared for conclave.

First Colony District

Heritage District
James River District

Denbigh Day 2014 
Date:  September 20th
Calling all Troops, Crews, Ships, Posts and Packs in the Colonial Virginia Council.  The Denbigh Day Parade is September 20th and we would like to show that the Scouting spirit is still alive and thriving in Virginia.  We would like to have a mass showing of this spirit, so if your unit is interested in participating please contact Ronald Feracho Sr. at 757-589-180 or rferacho13@gmail.com for more information.   
 
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.
Siouan Rivers District

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.   

Council Events & News
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
Contact:  Lisa Villa, vtroopmom@cox.net or 760-405-3852

Council Calendar
 
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
Click here for more information.

Tire-Less James River
Date:  September 13th
This is a volunteer service opportunity. 
Click here to learn more.
Training

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills  Training for Troops and Crews

This is a required course for Adults registered as a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster in CVC.

Date:  Oct 7 and 17-19, 2014 (part 1 is changed from Oct 8 - date that was on the CVC calendar - due to a scheduling conflict)

Cost:  $20 if registered by October 2nd

Contact:  Karen Sutley, 757-209-7989 or karensutley@cox.net

Click here to view the flyer. 

   

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

This is a required course for all Adults registered as Cub Scout Leaders in CVC.

In addition, Pack Trainers must take Pack Committee Training offered in this course and The Fundamentals of Training to be considered "trained." 

http://www.scouting.org/Training/TrainingUpdates.aspx

 

Date:  October 25, 2014

Time:  8:15 am to 5:00 pm

Cost:  $10 if registered by October 16th

Contact:  Steve Helmerson at shelmerson@aol.com or (757) 867-7927

Click here to view the registration form.

The Trainer's EDGE

For both youth and adult trainersLeadership training is a major part of Scouting, and this training session will teach trainers how to conduct an effective training session. All CVC trainers should have the Fundamentals of Training or Trainer's E.D.G.E.

 

Date:  November 8th, 2014

Time:  7:45 am to 5:00 pm

Cost:  $15 if registered by October 30th

Contact:  Karen Sutley, karensutley@cox.net or (757) 209-7989

Woodbadge Training

 

What is Wood Badge?

 

In 1911, Baden-Powell took the first steps in training Scouting's adult leaders by organizing a series of lectures for Scouters. He made great strides in the years that followed, culminating in 1919 with the establishment of Wood Badge training. Wood Badge recipients now number more than 100,000 and can be found in all corners of the world.

Click here to view the flyer.

This fall we continue that training and would like for you to attend. The course information is listed below.
 
Course Dates 
o Weekend #1 = 19-21 September 2014 
o Weekend #2 = 4-6 October 2014 

 

Troop Committee Challenge and Merit Badge Counselor Orientation

TCC is a required course for Adults registered as a Troop Committee Chair or Member Committee  in CVC.

MBCO is a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for Adults registered as a MBC in CVC. Get the latest Advancement information in regards to new and revised MBs and to counselor qualifications.

Date:  September 6th

Time:  8:00 am to 12:30 pm (see flyer)

Cost:  $5 for one, $8 for both if registered by August 28th

Contact: Karen Sutley, 757-209-7989 or karensutley@cox.net

Click here to view the registration form. 

 

The Fundamentals of Training

For both youth and adult trainers -  practice  teaching techniques and skills regardless of your experience to provide effective trainingfrom unit-level youth leader training taught by youth for youth, to position-specific and supplemental training for adult leaders.

All CVC trainers should have the Fundamentals of Training or Trainer's E.D.G.E.

Date:  September 6th

Time:  8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Cost:  $5 if registered by August 28th

Contact:  Karen Sutley, 757-209-7989 or karensutley@cox.net

Click here to view the registration form. 

 

Boy Scout Leader Basic Training

Weekend 1

 

Troop Committee Challenge, Merit Badge Counselor Training

Date:  September 5th

Time:  7:00 am until 9:00 pm

Location:  Lone Star Lodge, Chuckatuck, Virginia

Click here to view the flyer. 

 

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training

Date:  September 6th

Time:  8:00 am (7:00 am check in) until 5:00 pm

Location:  Lone Star Lodge, Chuckatuck, Virginia

For more information click 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

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

Time:  8:30 am to 11:30 am (see flyer)

Cost:  $5 if registered by September 20th

Contact:  Butch Cooper, 757-851-6065 or fsucalum@cox.net 

Click here to view the training flyer. 

  

 

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.
 

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.

 

Date:  September 20th and 21st

Time:  8:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm (until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday)

Cost:  $99.95

Location:  Saturday at 11 W. Mercury Boulevard in Hampton and Sunday at Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Deadline:  September 12th

Contact:  757-224-0909 or www.getemergencyready.com 

 Click here to view the flyer 

 

Advancement and Registration

 

Please be sure that you are turning in your Advancement Reports in a timely manner. It is suggested that your unit submit an Online Line Advancement Report at least once a month.  It is important that your reports are signed properly and have at least one e-mail contact listed. For Boy Scout Boards of Review, the advancement form http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34403.pdf can be used at your troop meeting, or the BOR report generated by Troopmaster can be used to obtain the required three signatures for each Boy Scout Rank advancement.  Either report will with the three signatures will be accepted as an attachment to your Internet Advancement Report. In this way, there is no delay in reporting or having to wait for your next troop meeting to obtain the required signatures. Even though there is only one line for signatures on the Eagle Scout Palm Application, three BOR members signatures rule applies to these applications as well. Unit leaders(SM) and assistants (ASM) shall not sit on unit Boards Of Review nor sign reports.

 

It is important that any additional applications accompany your Online Advancement Reports.  e.g. Application Forms that require verification of Merit Badges earned; applications that require Council Executive's signature -EAGLE SCOUT PALM APPLICATION:   www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/58-709_wb.pdf or you can use the report generated by Troopmaster.

World Conservation Award Forms: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/cubscouts/pdf/512-036_WB.pdf; http://www.boyscouttrail.com/docs/formworldconservationboy.pdf   BS Form #21-156   

Packmaster and Troopmaster also generates these applications. Remember to  have them signed at your unit level before turning them in to the CVC Scout Shop.    

 

Risk Management
Did You Know?

What is the official ruling on kilts in Scouting?  Click here to learn more. 

Scout Shop
Monday through Friday:  10:30 am to 7:20 pm
Saturday:  Closed
Sunday:  Closed
Next Scout Shop Order Date:  August 29th
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