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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 an effort to assist your Boy Scout Troop in learning more about local Scout camps in the area, I have invited representatives from the eleven other councils in Area 7 to attend our council's Pumpkin Chunkin' event on Saturday, November 14th at Endview Plantation in Newport News.
Currently, we have six of the eleven councils attending with two more tentatively attending. This is a great opportunity to speak with other nearby councils about their facility and program, not only for summer camp in 2016, but beyond. My hope is that if this is found as beneficial this year, that we continue to hold this summer camp fair annually in the future and widen our invitation to more surrounding camps.
Please plan on attending the camp fair on November 14
th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Endview Plantation. The camp fair is FREE to attend, participants and spectators of Pumpkin Chunkin' have a fee for their participation there. But if you're only coming out to go to the summer camp fair, there is no cost to you to attend.
Scott Rehrauer - Assistant Scout Executive / COO
Popcorn orders are due to the council on November 6th!!! The next pickup is on November 19th. On this last order you are allowed to order by the container so please be certain to specify.
New Blog Post
9th Annual Punkin' Chunkin'
Date: November 13-15
Location: Endview Plantation, Newport News, Virginia
The Colonial Virginia Council is in need of a volunteer to help with lawn maintenance on a routine basis. This will help to reduce our operational expenses. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please email Amanda.Wroten@Scouting.org if you can assist.
Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
The Colonial Virginia Council is now accepting applications for the Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year. The form must be completed by January 1, 2016
American Legion Eagle Scout Scholarship
The American Legion Nation Eagle Scout Of The Year Scholarship
This is a annual program put on by The American Legion where a Eagle Scout can earn a $10,000 scholarship towards the college of his choice. All that has to be done is complete the attached application and submit to your local American Legion Post no later than February 1, 2016. Please read nomination form carefully as there are several requirements that have to be met. You can contact Ronald Feracho Sr. at 757-589-1870 or at rferacho13@gmail.com for more information. Click here to view the form.
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 $1,000 (includes 15 patches). You may shop our online storefront and pay online or contact Amanda Wroten at 757-595-3356, ext. 209 to pay via cash, check, or credit card over the phone. We ask that all donations be above and beyond your current Friends of Scouting gift.
Know Your District
Information in our newsletter is organized geographically.
Although events across the Council are open to all units, most units participate in events close to home. Each local territory has a specific service area and a name. Find your District below:
- Chesapeake Bay: Mathews, Gloucester, and York Counties and the City of Poquoson - Served by Eric Smith, District Executive
- Colonial Trail: Surry and Isle of Wight Counties and the City of Suffolk - Served by Zach Oman, District Executive
- First Colony: James City County and the City of Williamsburg - Served by Eric Smith, District Executive
- Monitor Merrimac: The City of Hampton and The City of Newport News - Served by Amanda Wroten, Field Director
- Siouan Rivers: Sussex, Southampton, Greenville and Brunswick Counties as well as the Cities of Franklin and Emporia - Served by Zach Oman, District Executive
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Chesapeake Bay Cub Olympacks Cub Scout Athletic Games
Date: November 21
Location: Bethany United Methodist Church in Gloucester Point, Va.
Registration starts at 9:30 am
Early Bird Fee:$ 5.00 per scout
Fee after deadline on Nov. 12th: $ 7.00 per scout Registration AS PACK ONLY! By Name and RANK!
Chesapeake Bay Cub Scout Roundtable
New Ches. Bay Cub Scout Roundtable with new starting time 7 pm.  Pictured are Cub Scout Leaders playing x game that can be used in their Pack or Den Meeting.  Also pictured the Ches. Bay Roundtable staff from left: Claudia Clifton, Sonya Boyd, Tyrone Simmons and Libby Perdue. |
Peer-to-Peer Recruiting Opportunity
Religious Emblems Program
My name is David Willis and I am the Colonial Trail District Religious Emblems Coordinator (REC). My job is to ensure all Units are aware of the opportunities within the District for Scouts and Scouters to earn the Religious Emblem (RE) of their faith, recruit Unit RECs, and to enable others to promote classes of their own.
My vision is for all Scouts to truly understand what "Duty to God" means in order to fulfill the Scouting Values and "prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes". "Duty to God" is the basis for Scouting's Mission Statement and is the foundation upon which Scouting was built. All Scouts and Scouters need to understand that there are boys with different faiths and beliefs. However, instead of focusing on the differences we can unite in our similarities since we share the same Scouting Values. For when we focus on our similarities and work together, we all win in the game of life.
Over the course of the year I will be working to educate everyone at District Roundtable on the ways Scouts and Scouters can earn the RE of their faith, through displays, presentations, and handouts. In the meantime, if you want more information or if you would like me to make a presentation to your unit or charter organization about the various Faith Based Initiatives available, please email me at d.j.willis533@gmail.com. Perhaps you currently have scheduled your own classes that others might be able to attend? Please let me know that, too, so that I can get that information out to everyone! I am organizing a Religious Emblems (non-denominational) program to assist those of various protestant faiths in earning the RE of their faith, as well as meet rank advancement requirements. The goal is to be completed by Scout Sunday (February 7th, 2016). The classes are set to begin at 4 pm on Sunday, November 1st at Beech Grove UMC in Driver and are open to Scouts and Scouters in the BSA and GSUSA; non-scouting siblings are also welcome! Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 28th. Other RE programs are also available for Roman Catholics, Muslims, Mormons, and many others. I would also be willing to help you or your charter organization promote your own class. I look forward to working with you and assisting you in the future!
Colonial Trail District Cub Scout Roundtable
We would like to invite you to the monthly Colonial Trail District Cub Scout Roundtable!
Roundtable is exactly what it implies - an equal opportunity for Scouters (leaders and other interested adults), as a group, to exchange ideas and discuss relevant issues in our packs today. Cub Scout roundtable is a form of commissioner service and supplemental training for volunteers at the unit level. The objectives of the roundtable are:
- To provide leaders with program ideas, information on policy and events, and various training opportunities.
- To provide a forum for sharing experiences and enjoying fun and fellowship with other Scout leaders, fostering a great deal of camaraderie.
- To inspire, motivate, and enable all types of unit leaders to provide a stronger program for their Cub Scouts through their roundtable experience.
We meet the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm at Oakland Christian United Church of Christ, located at 5641 Godwin Boulevard (Rt. 10) in Suffolk, VA. The Cub Scout program change is here! Are you working the new program without problem? Need help? Join us as we do our best to help each other be prepared to deliver the best program we can! We hope to see you there!
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: David Willis (d.j.willis533@gmail.com)
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Monitor Merrimac District
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Halloween Fun
A little fun was had in Monitor Merrimac District when Ruger, son of District Commissioner Randy Jennings and Popcorn Kernel Sam Jennings, decided to dress up as District Chairman Dennis Camp for Halloween.
Monitor Merrimac Hockey Night
Date: Saturday, November 28th
Time: 7:15 pm
Pack 242 Knot Tying
Pack 242 completed their knot tying achievement this past week. The Den Leader had them do the classic human knot untangle common on most low ropes initiatives. First the cub scouts were successful (with much effort) while talking, and second time around he added a 'no talking silent mode' challenge & they completed it much quicker. They did a mini debrief and the boys learned a lot about what they can accomplish through working together, that there can be more than one leader, and that communication is not always verbal!!
Barnes and Noble Mini MakerFair - Solar Cooking
The Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire is scheduled for the weekend of November 6, 7, and 8th. This faire is designed to encourage creativity and inventiveness. There will be drone demonstrations, robot demonstrations,LEGO activities,3Dprinting,and more.
Scouts are needed to help welcome people into the store and direct them to the events taking place. If is for that reason,we are more interested in the scouts that are in middle and high school to help.
Events on Friday begin at 3:00 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday events begin at 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. Help is also needed on a solar cooking project. Please contact Jane Lockhart at 757-827-1162, crm2309@bn.com.
Recharter
The Council Recharter Packets are now available at the Service Center/Scout Shop. We will also bring them to the next Committee Meeting and Roundtable. The turn in date will be December 5th at the Council Service Center.
13th Annual Archery Day
Slots for Archery Day are filling up quick! Please be sure to get your registrations in as soon as possible so your son has a chance to shoot! We are working on some take away items to make this a special event!
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Wilcox, Newport News
All participants will receive a patch (ordered after the event) and a participant's recognition item.
Holiday in the Woods
WEBELOS Is and WEBELOS IIs are invited to attend the Troop 368's annual "Holiday in the Woods'. You are invited to Camp out with the Troop. If you do not want to camp, join the troop for its Saturday activities to include a Holiday Dinner and Campfire. Or just come out for the Dinner.
Date: December 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Endview Plantation
Click here to view the flyer.
Click here to view the invitation
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 HamptonSuperior@gmail.com
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Woodbadge Association Reunion Dinner
Date: Sunday, January 31
Location: Benns Church, Smithfield, VA
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Sons of the American Revolution Essay Contest
The Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, is soliciting applications for the 2015 Eagle Scout Scholarship award. Winning submissions will be recognized at three levels: The local scholarship award winner will receive a Bronze Eagle Medal and $100 in cash: the winner of the State Competition will receive a Trophy and $500 in cash; the winner on the National level will receive an $8000 cash scholarship. The first runner-up at the National level will receive a $4000 cash scholarship; and the second national runner up will receive a $2000 cash scholarship. Eagle Scouts who have not reached their 19th birthday by January 1, 2015 and who are still actively registered in a scouting unit are eligible to apply. Eagle Scouts may apply annually if the scout continues to meet the age requirement. The application requires a short essay relating to the Revolutionary War and a completed ancestry chart. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.sar.org/Youth/Eagle_Scout Completed applications should be mailed to R .Bruce Meyer 15242 New Towne Haven Lane, Carrollton, Virginia, 23314 or e-mailed to esr-sar@charter.net . They must be received not later than December 15th, 2014 to allow time for review and further submission. Click here to learn more.
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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!
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience
Philmont Scout Ranch
Leave No Trace Trainer Training
Training Awards Update
Effective August 17th a new policy concerning training awards will be implemented. Any request for a training award will be checked by the council office for completion of all requirements. If all requirements are met, the council will issue a certificate but it will be up to the unit to buy the medal, device, and knot. Currently the cost for all three is $13.99. Please see the attached document for the current prices for the various training awards. A copy of the certificate will need to be presented to Scout Shop to buy the items.
Any training award that does not meet the requirements will be returned to the unit, through the District Executive, with a note of which requirement(s) have not been met.
As a reminder, the Scout Shop does not keep a large number of awards on hand and they may need to be ordered.
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.
Contact: Al Materia, sales@emta.net or toll free at 1-877-235-3682
Commissioner Basic
Date: November 7th
Location: Emporia Airport
Time: 9:00 am
Cost: Free
Using the new syllabus
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Wahunsenakah Lodge is actively working to schedule an opportunity for our Ordeal brothers to seal their membership with a Brotherhood ceremony. When a date, time and location are set, we will let all Brotherhood eligible members know.
Kiskiak Summer Camp Open House
Kiskiak Chapter of the Order or the Arrow will host an open house at their Chapter meeting on November 19th for those interested in going to summer camp. Representatives from summer camps such as Rock Enon and others will be in attendance.
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Advancement and Registration
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For general questions about advancement, please contact your district advancement chair:
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Chesapeake Bay
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Vacant
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Colonial Trail
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Jim O'Briant
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First Colony
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G Riesbeck
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Heritage
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Gary Bergtholdt
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James River
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Tim Ewing
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Siouan Rivers
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Mark Drumheller
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Council Advancement Chair
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Rob Kutz
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Internet Advancement Reporting - Which option are you using?
UNIT Advancements and Awards Coordinators -
Myscouting.org has changed. Internet Advancement Reporting- IAR is no longer accessible through the myscouting.org website. IAR is now located on https://my.scouting.org/ website. Log in using your same user ID and password; you will be asked to update your profile. Do so. Then click Home to view a drop down menu. Click on Legacy Web Tools. Click on Internet Advancement. Continue as normal for some. OR start using itfor other units.
Great News - The supported browsers are Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11. In Internet Advancement, units may choose Option 1: Enter information manually or Option 2: Upload advancement files generated from PackMasterİ, TroopMasterİ, or ScoutSoftİ.
You need to have your Unit ID and your unit number handy. (The number you use for recharter IS NOT the same number you use to set up your internet advancement profile.) email your DE or advancement@cvcboyscouts.org if you don't know what your number is.
Option 1. Click download council files from scoutnet.
This temporarily allows you access to your unit file while you are logged onto this site. The data you'll see is what is currently in scoutnet. It either has been input manually at the office or it was previously "submitted" to scoutnet by your unit advancement processor. Awards are entered manually by your processor with this option.
What this option doesn't do by clicking download: it does NOT download the scoutnet records to your unit's program whether it be troopmaster, packmaster or scoutbook. It does not track camping nights, service hours, nor individual requirements toward ranks and merit badges.
Option 2.Click upload from your browser.
Before doing this, you MUST input new advancement data into your unit's program - troopmaster, packmaster or scoutbook. Then generate your normal advancement report; but instead of just printing it, you need to additionally save it on your computer. It MUST be saved as an ADVxxxx.cvs file. (The xxxxs are your unit.) You can find instructions on how to save a troopmaster file at http://www.troopmaster.com/scoutnet.html . View your report.If a scout does not upload, enter his data manually then find out why - his name, birthdate, etc. must match exactly with what was on the application when he/she registered. Avoid using nicknames. One wrong entry with personal information fromeither side of the fence will cause a mismatch.
Your session is not complete and will not update into council's Scoutnet system until you confirm your entries by clicking "Submit to Council". Please print your copy and a copy to turn into Council to enable you to purchase the awards. If your printout has "DRAFT"on ityou have not completed the process.
Please remember required signatures.
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Monday through Friday: 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Fellow Scouters,
Pinewood Derby items have arrived at the shop and I'm looking forward to hearing all your Derby stories and seeing Derby pics in the coming months! Please come in and check out what we have and let me know if there is anything else you would like to see for sale in the hut.
According to National, the 13th Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will retail for $14.99 for the paperbound edition ( item # 621131) and $19.99 for the coil bound edition ( item # 621132 ). No release date has been set yet, so I will let you know as soon as I hear any new information.
I have ordered a variety of Eagle Scout Court of Honor merchandise; some are recently introduced items, set to arrive early next week. Also, the new version of the Mother's Pride necklaces are in, as well as other parent pride items. Please stop by the hut when you get the opportunity and see what other new items have arrived.
Yours in Scouting,
Jennifer
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Next Newsletter Deadline: November 11th
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