February 4, 2016 Newsletter
Council Membership

Current Youth Membership
3737*
31 DEC 2015 Youth Membership
4413
Number of Adults Serving
2037*
Number of Units
157*
Number of 2015 Eagle Scouts
161
*These numbers may continue to drop until 1 March, when all non rechartering and units not yet processed are dropped from the Council Roster


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In This Issue
Scout Store
OA
Service Opportunities
Chesapeake Bay
Colonial Trail
First Colony
Monitor Merrimac
Siouan Rivers
Friends of Scouting Update

Goal:$400,000
2/4/16:  $55,143
       13.78%


FOS is the primary source of support for your Council.  

Why FOS:
Hot This Issue
Welcome Aboard!
The Colonial Virginia Council is happy to announce that Marie Jones has joined our Professional Staff.  She will serve as the Field Director of the Council.  Marie started her Professional Scouting career as the District Executive for the Colonial Trail District and has since held positions in Georgia, Texas, and South Carolina.

She is happy to be home and ready to work with everyone to make this a great year in the Colonial Virginia Council.

Boy Scout Birthday 5K Fun Run/Walk
When:  February 13
Where:  St. Joan of Arc Church, Yorktown, VA
Hosted by Troop 306
A portion of the proceeds will go to support your Colonial Virginia Council

Click Here for the Flyer

Popcorn Patches
Popcorn Patches have arrived.  They will be available for pick up starting next week (Monday 8 February)

**UPDATED**  Council Recognition Banquet
The Colonial Virginia Council's recognition event for all Class of 2015 Eagle Scouts and Silver Beaver recipients will be March 19th at Yorkminster Presbyterian Church. Registration starts at 5pm, dinner starts at 6pm.

Invitation Letter and Reservation Form:  Click Here

Scout Day at William & Mary Basketball Game
When:  Saturday February 20th, 2016
Cost:  
$1 for any Boy, Girl, or Cub Scout in Uniform
$3 for Scouts' siblings
$5 for Parents/Adults


**UPDATED**  2017 National Scout Jamboree

Registration for the 2017 National Jamboree is now open
Anyone interested must register online:  Click Here
To view all registration documents, payment forms, budget breakout, and specific information:  Click Here

Any Adult interesting in being selected as a leader for the Contingent must have their online registration complete by 29 February.  Selection of contingent leaders will begin soon after.
Upcoming Trainings
Woodbadge

Where:  Makemie Woods, Lanexa, VA
When:  9-11 Sept & 8-10 Oct
Cost:  $275

Flyer:  Click Here
Invitation Letter:  Click Here
Registration Form:  Click Here

Scoutmaster Specific Training
Upcoming Course Opportunities:

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Upcoming Course Opportunities:
April (option 1):  Click Here for Flyer
April (option 2):  Click Here for Flyer

CPR & 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


Scout Shop

MON-FRI:  11:00 am until 6:00 pm
SAT:  11:00 am until 3:00 pm
SUN:  Closed

Scout Shop and Service Center will be CLOSED
15 February in observance of President's Day


Wahunsennakah Lodge Order of the Arrow
Winter Service Weekend

When:  11-13 March
Where:  Pipsico Scout Reservation


Service Opportunities
One City Marathon
The City of Newport News is looking for volunteers for the 2016 ONE CITY MARATHON.  The event is on March 13, 2016.  Units are encouraged to help where they can as well as show their BSA pride - Staff at a water station or a relay point, bring your troop colors and show the BSA is an active part of our community.

One important note is that currently we do not have group registrations.  Each volunteer will have to register separately and comment on their form any group affiliation.  Some stations have age requirements

Also, one of our own, Tommy Wilkinson, is the Safety and Operations Section Chief for the Marathon and he is in need of 200 responsible volunteers (18+ years old).  This is one of the hardest, longest, and sometimes very boring, but is critical for the safety of the nearly 4,000 participants.  

To register as a volunteer Click Here

5th Annual BSA Campsite Clean Up
Where:  Newport News Park Campground
When:  Saturday 5 March, 8:30-3:30


Tree Planting Opportunity
Where:  Harwood Mill Reservoir
When:  27 February, 8am start
We will be planting 10,000 trees; all materials needed will be supplied.  Come dressed for the weather:  boots, gloves, etc.
If interested, contact David Singletary:
david.singletary@gmail.com
---Chesapeake Bay---
District Pinewood Derby
Who:  Chesapeake Bay Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts
When:  Saturday 6 February
Check In:  9:30-10:30am
Race Begins:  11am
Boy Scouts can sign up to assist at a table from 9:30-11:30
Concessions will be available for Lunch

 Click Here for Race Rules & Procedures


District Leader's Recognition Dinner
When:  Saturday 20 February
Where:  Peninsula Community Chapel
4209 Big Bethel Rd, Yorktown, VA

 Click Here for Registration Form
Troop 200 in Action
Recently members of Troop 200 put in a firepit and gateway at Lafayette Gun Club


Outstanding job to them for proudly serving their community.
---Colonial Trail---
Served by District Executive Zach Oman:
zachary.oman@scouting.org
District's Quarterly Newsletter: 

District Recognition Dinner
Where:  Windsor Ruritan Club
14 Community Dr, Windsor, VA
When:  February 19th, 6:30-8pm
Cost:  $10, due by Feb 16
Dinner prepared by the wonderful Sue Miller



---First Colony---
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---Monitor Merrimac---
2016 District Pinewood Derby
When:  Saturday 19 March
Where:  TBD
Please see the 2016 Derby Rules below.  Registration form will be coming soon


2016 Cub-o-ree:  Cub Scout Olympics
When:  8-10 April
Where:  Gosnold's Hope Park

Event Flyer:  
Leader's Guide: 




District Awards
New Award
The Monitor-Merrimac District is going to have a new award for Scoutmaster of the Year and Cubmaster of the Year.  We want Patrol Leader Councils of the Troop to write an essay on why their Scoutmaster should be nominated.  Commissioners and Packs can turn in write ups to nominate their Cubmaster.

Deadline to turn in write ups will be 1 April.  Send them to Tim Ewing:  timmyewing@cox.net

District Award of Merit
Does your Pack, Troop, or Crew have someone who needs to be turned in for the District Award of Merit?  Then you need to fill out a form.  Please turn in all forms to the Scout Shop.  Deadline is 21 March.


---Siouan Rivers---
Served by District Executive Zach Oman:
zachary.oman@scouting.org
District's Quarterly Newsletter:  Click Here

District Pinewood Derby
Where:  TBD
When:  TBD







---Congratulations---

Eagle Scout Christopher Fegley, former member of Troop 1929 and current member of Crew 25 in Colonial Trail, was selected as the 2nd Place Winner in the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Scholarship Competition.

Way to go Christopher!
---Council News & Events---
Lumberjack
Where:  Endview Plantation, Newport News, VA
When:  26-28 February

Leader's Guide:  Click Here

Day Camp Patch Design Contest
All patch designs must be submitted by 19 February

Flyer:  Click Here


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