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Council Membership
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Current Youth Membership
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3569*
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4413
| Number of Adults Serving
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1906*
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Number of Units
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147*
| | Number of 2015 Eagle Scouts |
161
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*These numbers tend to drop from 1 January until 1 March as recharters are either posted or dropped from the Council roll.
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Newsletter Submissions and Joining Our Mailing List
Next Newsletter Deadline: 5pm, 26 May
Send all submissions and requests to join our mailing list to:
cvc595newsletter@gmail.com
NEWSLETTER TIP: Picture too small? Click on it to enlarge
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Friends of Scouting Update
Goal:$400,000
5/13/16:
$143,486
35.8%
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Hot This Issue
All Cub Scouts are invited to join us at Day Camp 2016! Our theme this year is CLUE: A Cub Scout Investigation
There will be 3 Camps:
Nike Park, Carrollton; June 20-24
New Quarter Park, Williamsburg; June 20-24
Gosnold's Hope Park, Hampton; June 27-July 1
Early Bird Registration is $75 Regular Fee (Starting 22 May) is $85
AMF LANES Scout Bowling Club
Great opportunity for scouts that like to bowl
Highland Games
Where: Endview Plantation
When: May 13-15
Early Bird Fee (by May 1): $10 per person
Regular Fee (after May 1): $15 per person
2017 National Scout Jamboree
Registration for the 2017 National Jamboree is now open
Anyone interested must register online: Click HereTo view all registration documents, payment forms, budget breakout, and specific information: Click Here
Adults who turned in forms on time will be contacted soon about scheduling interviews for our open Contingent Leader positions.
The First of our two Jamboree Troops are filled. We still have 34 Boy Scout slots and 18 Venturer/Sea Scout slots remaining.
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Upcoming Trainings
Woodbadge 
Where: Makemie Woods, Lanexa, VA
When: 9-11 Sept & 8-10 Oct
Cost: $275
There are other upcoming Wood Badge courses in our neighboring councils. Check out more info: Click Here
Training Fair **NOTE LOCATION CHANGE**
When: May 14th, 2016
Where: St. Marks United Methodist Church
99 East Mercury Blvd, Hampton
Trainer's EDGE
When: June 4, 2016
Where: Hidenwood Presbyterian Church
Scoutmaster Specific Training
Upcoming Course Opportunities:
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Upcoming Course Opportunities:
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
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Scout Shop
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
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Service Opportunities
Conservation Service Projects
There are numerous Conservation Projects available on the Peninsula. If you are interested in any of them, please contact David Singletary: david.singletary@gmail.com
UPDATED LISTING AS OF MAY 2016
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Wahunsennakah Lodge Order of the Arrow
Lodge Advisor: Russell Morris
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---Chesapeake Bay---
Served by District Executive Richard Telefoni
richard.telefoni@scouting.org
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---Colonial Trail---
Served by District Executive Zach Oman:
zachary.oman@scouting.org
District Feedback Survey
The Colonial Trail District is seeking feedback from it's Scout Leaders on the programs and services provided by the District. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help us continue to grow and develop as a district.
The survey is anonymous.
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---First Colony---
Served by District Executive Richard Telefoni
richard.telefoni@scouting.org
District Service Opportunity
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Virginia Beach is looking for volunteers for their Bike MS Fundraiser event called Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads.
When: June 4-5 (options to help on one or both days)
Route: Various between Smithfield, Richmond, and Colonial Williamsburg
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---Monitor Merrimac---
Served by District Executive Jacob Warrick
jacob.warrick@scouting.org
Monitor-Merrimac District Banquet
WHERE: Chestnut Memorial United Methodist
1024 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA
WHEN: May 26 @ 6:30pm
Highlights: Meeting our new District Executive, fellowship, plus recognition of the District Cubmaster/Scoutmaster of the Year, and District Award of Merit Awardees.
SPARK PLUG AWARD 2016:
The recipient does not have to be a registered Scouter; just someone who has the spark to help your unit go. The recipient is chosen by the Unit Leader, Committee Chair, and Committee Members. The recipient will receive the award at the MMD Banquet on Thursday May 26. Please email your nominations to Samantha Cobb-Jennings by Friday May 20 @ scobbjennings@gmail.com
Featured Potential Conservation Eagle Project of the Month
Here is a possible project at Briarfield Park. Trees create habitats for all kinds of animals and take nitrogen out of the air and put oxygen into it. Please contact Bob Vazquez (vazquezlsbrg@aol.com) or David Singletary (david.singletary@gmail.com) if interested.
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---Siouan Rivers---
Served by District Executive Zach Oman:
zachary.oman@scouting.org
District Recognition Dinner
Where: Capron Baptist Church
When: Thursday 26 May
Time: 6:30 Gathering, 7pm Dinner
Cost: $15
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---Venturing---
---Sea Scouts---
Venturing Officer's Association Advisor:
Soggy Bottom Boat Race
When: Saturday July 30, 12pm
Where: Izzac Walton League Park
485 Kings Fork Rd, Suffolk
Racer's Guide to follow
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---Commissioner's---
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Council Commissioner: George Fly
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---Council News & Events---
Rockwell Paintings in Williamsburg
The Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary currently has an exhibit featuring nine of Norman Rockwell's Scouting Paintings. The exhibition will run from 6 FEB to 21 AUG.
Admission: Regular--$10; W&M Students, Faculty & Staff, Children under 12--Free
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