Your CVC Fast Five Newsletter:  25 July 2016
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POPCORN INITIAL ORDER
Popcorn Season is here, don't miss out on your chance to get Poppin'!

Initial Order Due:  Friday, July 29th
                        
If you have any questions please contact your District Executive.

Only want to sell Door-2-Door/Business-2-Business, let your District Executive know and they will get you plenty of sign-up forms for your Scouts.
 
COMMISSIONER BASIC &                                                                   REDEDICATION
The Council Commissioner and his staff is dedicated to ensuring quality service is provided to our units.  All Commissioners are expected to attend one of the three Commissioner Basics & Rededications.

The second of these will be held:

Saturday 30 July, 8am to ~1pm
               Hidenwood Presbyterian Church
               414 Hiden Blvd
               Newport News, VA

Please RSVP to deangould@mac.com if you plan to attend
 
UPCOMING TRAININGS

1.  Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
           At least one adult leader camping with a Cub Scout Pack                must be BALOO certified for the Pack to camp             
                        Saturday, 30 July, 9am-5pm
                        Bethany United Methodist Church
                        1509 Todds Ln
                        Hampton, VA
           FLYER:  CLICK HERE
 
2.  Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training
                        Saturday, 13 August, 8am-12:30pm
                        St Marks United Methodist Church
                        99 East Mercury Blvd
                        Hampton, VA
           
FLYER:  CLICK HERE
 
WOOD BADGE
Wood Badge is the ultimate adult leader course that combines theory and practicum in a manner that aims to enhance not only a leader's skills it also enhances Scouting

Sign up for our upcoming course:
               Makemie Woods, Lanexa, VA
               9-11 Sept & 8-10 Oct
               Cost:  $275
         FLYER:  CLICK HERE
         REGISTRATION FORM:  CLICK HERE
 
2017 NATIONAL JAMBOREE
Your Colonial Virginia Council is assembling the contingent of scouts and leaders who will enjoy 10 days of excitement at the Summit in West Virginia where they will be surrounded by thousands of Scouts and Scouters from around the country and world.

The second of these will be held:

All Interested Scouts should first sign up online:  CLICK HERE

Once registered online, go to the CVC Jamboree page for registration documents, payment slips, and more: 
                                                                              CLICK HERE

 ***You must turn in your deposit and any back payments***
 ***to be confirmed as a member of the contingent***
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Current 2016 Membership:
                               3,700
Dec 31, 2015 Membership:
                               4,413


FRIENDS OF SCOUTING UPDATE
Currently Pledged:
                         $169,836
2016 Goal:
                   $400,000
Percent Achieved:
                            42.45%


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