Colonial Virginia Council
Boy Scouts of America
July 10, 2015
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In this Issue... 
Those still interested in Cub or Webelos Resident Camp should contact Bayport Scout Reservation a 804-758-5140.

Bayport Busy Beavers
The Bayport Busy Beavers were hard at work building picnic tables for our Scouts to use at Bayport.   Pictured is one in use.




100th Anniversary Celebration
Wahunsenakah Lodge is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow on July 11, 2015. This event will be at the Mariners Museum, Williams Field Park from 2:00-9:00 pm.  PLEASE BRING CHAIRS AND A WATER CONTAINER.


 

A map of the event is located here: 


 


Popcorn Kickoff  - SAVE THE DATE  


 

The Colonial Virginia Council will hold Popcorn Kickoffs at the  
following dates and times: 
  • Southside:  July 21st at the Larry Willis Scout House, 14 Community Drive, Windsor, VA, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Peninsula:  July 22nd at Christ United Methodist Church, 133 Deep Creek Road, Newport News, VA, at 6:30 p.m.
Please note that this information is different than what was originally published.  Please update your calendars accordingly.

Is Woodbadge for You

What Can I Learn At Wood Badge?

There's a lot we must know and be able to do as a volunteer Scout leader; so much so volunteering Scouting really rises to the level of a profession.

There's Scouting philosophy (vision, mission, and values), policies, procedures, program, organization, and methods. And there's the knowledge and skills we need to be effective leaders and followers in our volunteer youth development organization.

But the volunteer Scouting "profession" is not like any work we do outside of Scouting, so what we know from our work outside Scouting doesn't always work well in Scouting.

One example of this difference is how we work with and lead volunteers; the most important volunteers being the youth. Wood Badge is leadership development for Scouters and focuses on the knowledge and skills we need to add to what we already know so we can work effectively with volunteers and lead them to achieve our mission of youth development.

Here's a sample of what you can learn at Wood Badge

What comes to mind when you think about the word communication: writing, speaking, email, Twitter?  

How about listening? Listening is the key to effective communication; without it communication is just a one-way broadcast.  

Consider the graphic below. If the receiver is not really listening then the sender's message won't get through or could be misunderstood. And if the sender is not listening for feedback the sender can't know the message got through and was interpreted as intended relationship in which we can have far more influence than we would by just talking at them.

Empathetic:  understanding and sharing another's feelings.  If you want someone to listen to you, you must first listen to him or her. Get your fellow Scouts' and Scouters' attention by listening, then you are in a good position to educate, inform, or influence.

Effective listening is one of many useful tools you will learn through instruction AND lots of practice during Wood Badge.  

If you are interested in learning more so you can contribute more in all aspects of your life- Scouts, work, and home-visit http://training.tidewaterbsa.com/wood-badge-2015/ to learn more.

Family Friends of Scouting Patches 
The Colonial Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America has a limited number of patches from the 15 patch set - "12 Points of the Scout Law" to rerelease.  Each individual patch is available for a $75 donation and a limited number of 6 full sets are available for a donation of $1,000 (includes 15 patches).  You may shop our online storefront and pay online or contact Amanda Wroten at 757-595-3356, ext. 209 to pay via cash, check, or credit card over the phone.  We ask that all donations be above and beyond your current Friends of Scouting gift. 


 

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
Chesapeake Bay District Roundtable 
We want to thank you for a great season . We will see you on September 3. 2015.
Colonial Trail District
Send us your news!  Email [email protected] so we can feature the great things your units, Scouts and Scouters are doing!
First Colony District
5th Annual Soggy Bottom Boat Race
Date:  August 5th
Sponsored by the Venturing Officers Association
Click here to view the flyer.
Click here to view the leader's guide. 
James River and Heritage Districts
Scouters,
 
                As you all may know, we are in the midst of merging Heritage and James River districts into a new district.
 
                The Colonial Virginia Council will hold our Popcorn Kickoff on July 22nd at Christ United Methodist Church, 133 Deep Creek Road, Newport News, VA, at 6:30 p.m.
 
                We would like to have a meeting of all the Key 3s (Unit Leader, Committee Chair, COR) from all the units at the same time in the sanctuary.
 
                I would like to cover our way ahead; to find out what you expect from the district and what help the district needs.
 
                I would like to see all units represented.  Please let me know whom from your unit will be attending to ensure enough seating is available.
 
                We would like to compile good, current contact information (email & phone number) to allow for distribution of information within the district.
 
                If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
 
YIS,
Dennis Camp
District Chairman, James River District

Troop 43 Wins Bury the Scoutmaster at Rivah Stock at Bayport Scout Reservation

 
Peninsula Pilots Game and Campout 
Date:  Saturday, July 25
Time:  6:15 p.m.
Cost:  Varies
Click here to view the flyer. 

Rifle Merit Badge
Superior Pawn and Gun is excited to offer the opportunity for Boy Scouts to earn their rifle shooting merit badge. Our professionally trained staff includes several former scouts, Eagle Scouts, scout leaders, and merit badge counselors that love helping the scouting community. For more information or to set up a class contact Steve at 757-723-6033 or [email protected]

Siouan Rivers District
ArrowTour 

Nottoway Chapter Arrowmen from Troop 17 in Franklin, along with Troop 17 Scouts, recently attended the Order of the Arrow's ArrowTour event. A United States roadshow in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the OA stopped on June 30th at Camp T. Brady Saunders in Maidens, Virginia.

Scholarships 
 
Founded in late 2014, the Eric V Henderson Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Eric V. Henderson, an Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow member with former Troop 28 in Franklin Virginia.  It is given to a local individual who is active in an area Boy Scout Troop, has been accepted into college for the fall semester and "shows leadership, character and heart to serve family, friends and community and exemplify the Scout Oath and law in their daily lives...."  In May at the Siouan Rivers District Dinner, the scholarship was awarded for the first time to Forrest South (left), Troop 37/Crew 1737 of Carrsville and Brian Cooke (right), Troop 17 of Franklin. 
 
Council Events & News
Training

Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!

If you had a magic wand, would you use it to  make the Scouting program better and more fun for youth so they stayed in Scouting longer, so it had a larger impact on their lives? What if the same magic wand made leadership roles easier, more rewarding, and led to better retention among adult leaders? Would using that magic wand be a top priority?

Well, such a magic wand does exist-in the form of the learning programs for leaders in the Boy Scouts of America.  The Colonial Virginia Council has a policy that all direct contact leaders must be trained in their position. If you still require any training to be considered "Trained" in your position, we encourage you to complete the training as soon as possible.

 

Common sense tells us training is important, and research shows the importance of trained leaders. A trained leader  is knowledgeable and more confident  in the role being performed. Trained leaders exhibit a knowledge and confidence that is picked  up by people around them. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, safety, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program  all it can be!



Woodbadge

Tidewater Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host a cluster course for both Councils this fall.  They have developed an extensive website with information.  Please learn more by clicking here.

Click here to download the registration form. 

 

BALOO

The next BALOO will be held on October 3rd, location to be determined.  A big thank you to Zach Struhs who had over 30 people attend our most recent BALOO in Heritage District.  Great job Zach and many thanks!
 
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
As you all know, the weather was not good to us or Bayport this spring. We have had to postpone the NYLT course. With our busy Bayport schedule we will have to reschedule NYLT for Oct 30-Nov 1, 2015 and Nov 6-8, 2015. This will mean we will need to restart with a new/revised staff so we will be taking applications of Scouts to be considered for staff. For anyone registered for the March course who cannot make the new date, refunds will be done on a case-by-case basis. Please notify Dennis Camp at [email protected].

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 dates, times, and locations.  

Contact:  Al Materia, [email protected] or  toll free at 1-877-235-3682   

 

Scuba Jam

Scuba Jam is NON-BSA sponsored event designed to provide a great scuba diving experience for boys and girls, ages 11-20 in a weekend long event based around fun diving activities, land based demonstrations, camping and other social activities for certified young divers to share with friends.
Click here to learn more. 

Order of the Arrow
Bayport Bash 
In a change to the annual schedule, Wahunsenakah Lodge will be holding a weekend event on August 14-16, 2015 at Bayport. The Bayport Bash will be held in place of the Fall Fellowship. This fellowship opportunity will be enhanced by the availability of all of the facilities at Bayport - the pool, the shooting ranges, COPE and climbing, and more! We will be holding the inaugural Bayport Bash Marathon, which will include running, swimming, shooting (rifle, shotgun, archery), climbing, the zip line, and boating events. Put this event on your calendar now - you won't want to miss it!

100th Anniversary Celebration 
Wahunsenakah Lodge is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow on July 11, 2015. This event will be at the Mariners Museum, Williams Field Park from 2:00-9:00 pm. There will be an OA Re-Dedication Ceremony conducted (2:00 - Activities, 5-7:00 Dinner, 8:00 Re-dedication). The cost is $10 per person. All current and former OA members and their families are invited. Payment can be made at the Scout Store. Forms will also be available at the Scout Store and through the Chapter Advisers.

Advancement and Registration

The Council has created a new email address for Advancements.  If you need to email us you can reach us at [email protected].

For general questions about advancement, please contact your district advancement chair:

Chesapeake Bay

Vacant

 

Colonial Trail

Jim O'Briant

[email protected]

First Colony

G Riesbeck

[email protected]

Heritage

Gary Bergtholdt

[email protected]

James River

Tim Ewing

[email protected]

Siouan Rivers

Mark Drumheller

 [email protected]

Council Advancement Chair

Rob Kutz

[email protected]


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