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In service to more than 10,000 youth in your
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May 1, 2008 |
11721 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23606 (757) 595-3356 www.cvcboyscouts.org |
Colonial Trail District Camporee - POSTPONED
Due to the storm in Suffolk, the Colonial Trail District Camporee has been postponed till fall. Anyone interested in doing a service project this weekend may contact Matt Trangenstein at (757) 595-3356.
McKans Bay Resident Camp Orientation Schedule
July 31-August 3
Bayport Scout Reservation will host a Cub Scout Resident Camp from July 31-August 3, 2008. For more information please click here to view information at www.bayportsr.org
Webelos Resident Camp Orientations will be held:
DATE |
DAY |
TIME |
AREA |
LOCATION |
3-May |
Sat |
9-11 am |
Smithfield |
Benns Church |
10-May |
Sat |
9-11 am |
Suffolk |
Council Training Fair: Magnolia UMC |
15-May |
Thu. |
6:30 PM |
Capron |
Capron Elementary School |
17-May |
Sat |
9:30-11:30 |
Gloucester |
Newington Baptist |
17-May |
Sat |
9:30-11:30 |
Middlesex County |
Bayport Reservation |
20-May |
Tues. |
6:30-8:30 |
Newport News |
Scout Center |
New Tour Permit
A new tour permit form is now available:
James River District Fishing Derby
May 17
James River District in conjunction with the Bass Pro Shop is hosting its annual Fishing Derby at the lake adjacent to the Bass Pro Shop on Saturday, May 17, 2008. This Fishing Derby is open to ALL Registered Scouts (Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Girl Scout). This is an excellent opportunity for Cub Scouts to work on their Fishing Belt Loop and Pin. Boy Scouts can work on their Fishing Merit Badge. Every scout must be registered through the council’s scout shop by May 9. Check in will start at 7:00 AM the day of the derby. Fishing will be from 7:30 until 10:00 AM. The Awards ceremony will take place at 10:30 AM. Plan on making this a family activity. Click here to view the flyer.
Council Training Fair
May 10
The Council Training Fair will be held May 10th at Magnolia Methodist Church in Suffolk. The Adventure Begins, for Some it Continues! For more information on the event and the trainings offered, please click here to view the booklet.
Wilderness First Aid
June 7-8
Please detach, print and mail to:
Susan Booth, 134 Twin Lake Circle, Newport News, VA 23608
100th Anniversary Celebration
2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of Scouting in America. In preparation for this celebration, the Colonial Virginia Council is forming a committee to plan for our participation in this event. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact the Committee Chairman, Dennis Camp at (757) 833-3071 or bczoo@cox.net.
Day Camp Information
The Day Camp registration packet is now available online by clicking here.
NYLT teaches the individual Scout how to lead himself and to lead others in a team environment. The course aligns the youth training with the adult training taught in the Wood Badge of the 21st Century. BSA wants everyone – youth and adult – to speak the same leadership language. The course models a month in the life of the troop. Through activities, presentations, discussions, and challenges, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skills and confidence to leader well. the course is $175 per person, A deposit of $75 is due with the application. Final payment of $100 is due by 1 July Application package is available at the Council’s Scout Shop and online at the Council website (http://www.cvcboyscouts.org) under Training.
YOUTH FORMS
STAFF FORMS
For more information contact: TJ Auth at 757-595-3356.
2009 Philmont Contingent - ONE SPOT LEFT
The Colonial Virginia Council is currently accepting deposits for the 2009 Philmont Contingent. There is only one youth spot left! Units will arrive at Philmont on July 13, 2009, and depart from Philmont on July 25, 2009. A $150 deposit is due by April 25th. For more information contact Alan Updike at alupdike@aol.com or 757-595-3356. Please click here to view the registration form.
Eagle Scout Projects
Chesapeake Bay District IOLS
Eagle Board of Review Training
Webelos Resident Camp Orientation
Chesapeake Bay District IOLS
Wahunsenakah LEC Meeting
James River District Committee Meeting
Heritage District Roundtable/Order of the Arrow Meeting
First Colony District Order of the Arrow Meeting
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