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Welcome to the �Arrohattoc District Roundtable
Please remember to sign in on the attendance sheets by the entrance.
Please see Rob Kelley with any questions.
When signing in please include at a minimum.
This is critical to tracking your unit attendance properly!
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CUB SCOUT PROGRAM CHANGES ORIENTATION SESSION
Wednesday, August 14 @ 7:00 pm�Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center�8090 Villa Park Drive in Henrico
Changes to the Cub Scout Program have arrived, and on August 14th at 7:00pm,we are hosting an Orientation Session for Roundtable Commissioners, Staff and the individuals who have been identified to serve as a trainer or resource for units. The session will be 45–50 minutes long and will provide an overview of the new program that rolled out on June 1, 2024.
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In-Person Cub Scout Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader Specific Training Including Assistant Den Leaders
�Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024�Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Registration opens at 8:30 AM�Location: 8090 Villa Park Drive
Henrico, VA 23228�Cost: FREE
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Adult Shooting Sports Training
When: Choose one of the following dates
8/3/24, 8/17/24, 9/15/24, 9/29/24
Time: 8:00AM to 5:00PM�Where: Camp T. Brady Saunders� 1723 Maidens Rd� Maidens, VA 23102
Please contact John Allen at john.allen602@scouting.org to get more information and to register
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Scouts BSA�Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training
Saturday, September 21, 2024��Class: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm�Check-in begins at 11:30 am
T. Brady Saunders�STEM Center
Walk-ins are accepted if space is available.�
Provided: Water, light refreshments, and Trained patches for leaders who have completed all training requirements for their registered position.
Attire: Class "A"/Field Uniform preferred
Please bring a current copy of The Scout Handbook and The Scoutmaster Handbook.
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Trainer’s EDGE is an experiential-based learning and sharing experience.
Who: EDGE is required for all District and Council-level trainers, and is highly recommended for all leaders involved in Packs, Troops, Crews, Posts, Ships, Districts, and Heart of Virginia Council.
When: Saturday, September 28th, 2023. Check-in 7:45 AM, Program 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Where: Camp T. Brady Saunders S.T.E.M. Center
Cost: FREE Please bring your own lunch.
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LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - COPE AND CLIMBING
Cost: $50 includes room and board for the weekend
Check in: Friday, October 4, 2024 6:00 pm
Location: Cub Adventure Camp, Heart of Virginia Reservation
1723 Maidens Rd.
Maidens, VA 23102
Check out: Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:00 pm
Join us the weekend of October 4 - 6, 2024, to learn the foundation needed for COPE and Climbing instruction.
Students who successfully complete this training will be able to support a COPE Director (or Level 2 Instructor) in running COPE/Climbing sessions. In the process of learning, students will discover their personal leadership style, and learn techniques for developing reams. Students will also learn how to use games to motivate others in fun ways, enable their groups to become teams and never, ever, be bored.
Level 1 Training is a first step in learning techniques in team building. It is a prerequisite to Level 2 Instructor Training, where trainees will learn more technical aspects of designing the operation of a COPE course, and providing oversight (at least one Level 2 or Director must be on-site when a COPE course is being used).
Training is tailored for adults and mature youth (16 years and older).
Topics to be covered (but not limited to):
Dealing with Fear, Spotting, Safety Measures & Accident Prevention ,Life Safety Systems ,Climbing and Rappelling (Tower/Wall) .
Pre-use Inspections and Reporting, Effective Teaching Using EDGE.
For additional Information, contact John Allen (804) 314-6261
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Scouts BSA Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
When: October 5th-6th
Where: Camp T Brady Saunders
For more information see the sign up on Black Pug via hovc.org
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Cub Scout Leader
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
When: October 5th-6th 2024
Where: Camp T Brady Saunders
Arrive no later than 8:15am on Saturday and training will end around noon on Sunday.
For more information see the sign up on Black Pug via hovc.org
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Den Chief Training
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Camp T. Brady Saunders OA Pavilion
9:00 AM – Noon (Registrations opens at 8:30 AM)
The Den Chief Training Conference combines fun and enjoyment with an excellent character-building experience. Participants will learn leadership, organization, and most importantly, how to work with Cub Scouts. This training is for youth who are or want to be a Den Chief to a Cub Scout, Webelos to Arrow of Light Den. It is also for registered adult leaders who want to learn the duties and roles of Den Chiefs and who will be working with Den Chiefs. We recommend youth be at least First-Class Rank (or close to advancing to 1st Class or similar). Den Chiefs need this training to be considered “trained”.
Who: Youth planning to become Den Chiefs and Cub Scout Den Leaders planning to work with Den Chiefs.
Cost: FREE
Registration: Preregistration is required, no walk-ins.
What Do You Need to Bring to the Training Session?
Please bring your own copy of the Den Chief Handbook, water and snacks. BSA Health form with Parts A and B completed. All participants need to bring writing materials to take notes with and a binder or folder to keep handouts from this and other training sessions all in one place. Prospective Den Chiefs and Den Leaders are recommended to attend together!
Contact:
Course Director: Melissa Eggleston, melissa.eggleston@comcast.net
Bill Eggleston, weggls001@gmail.com
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Youth Protection and Adult Leadership Update
(Effective September 1, 2023) Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth or female adult program participants.
Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided.
All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered in an adult fee required position as listed or as an adult program participant. Limited exception below for Cub Scout overnight Programs.
Cub Scout Programs – Overnight Exception: Cub Scout parents or legal guardians taking part in an overnight Cub Scout program with their own child or legal ward are not required to register as leaders. All adults must review the “How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” that can be found in the front of each Cub Scout Handbook. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by a registered leader at any time they are with youth members other than their own child/ward. All other overnight adults must be currently registered in an adult fee required position.
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All Registered Leaders Must Complete�Youth Protection Training At Least Every 2 Years
Complete the Training at https://my.scouting.org/
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Youth Protection and Adult Leadership Update
(Effective September 1, 2023) Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth or female adult program participants.
Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided.
All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered in an adult fee required position as listed or as an adult program participant. Limited exception below for Cub Scout overnight Programs.
Cub Scout Programs – Overnight Exception: Cub Scout parents or legal guardians taking part in an overnight Cub Scout program with their own child or legal ward are not required to register as leaders. All adults must review the “How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” that can be found in the front of each Cub Scout Handbook. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by a registered leader at any time they are with youth members other than their own child/ward. All other overnight adults must be currently registered in an adult fee required position.
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New from 2023 National Meeting. They just announced at the National BSA meeting that co-ed dens are now authorized for every level of Cub Scouts through Webelos (4th grade). AOL Dens (5th grade) are to remain single-gender for now.
This is not mandatory for Packs. Packs can continue with all girls or all boys dens. They could also have three types of dens for the same level of program--coed, girls, and boys. Packs still have the option to be all boy packs, all girl packs, or co-ed packs.
The spokesman said that in the "test program" conducted over the last year, the co-ed dens had a higher membership rate than single gender dens.
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Effective Sept. 1, 2023, Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activities may now camp up to two consecutive nights.
This is a change from the earlier policy on pack unit-coordinated camping, which was previously limited to single overnight experiences.
The updated policy also applies to Webelos and Arrow of Light dens, who can now conduct campouts for up to two consecutive nights.
A unit-coordinated campout is one that is entirely planned and executed by the leaders and parents in a Cub Scout pack, and not by the unit’s district or council. That means the pack or unit adults are solely responsible for organizing transportation and activities at the campout, and ensuring that all BSA rules are followed. This includes having at least one registered adult leader trained in Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) who oversees the planning and is in attendance for the pack campout.
ALL Cub Scout level camping MUST be held at a location approved by council.
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The following applies to all hikes:�7:30am meet-up�8:00am group hike (length of at least 10 miles)�Two hours of conservation service work
�Monday, August 5th – Old Dominion Trail/ Byrd Park
Tuesday, August 6th – Huguenot Flatwater/ Pony Pasture/ The Wetlands
Wednesday, August 7th – James River/ Buttermilk Loop Trail/ Forest Hill Park
Thursday, August 8th – Richmond Slave Trail/ Frederick Douglass Trail/ Bryan park
Friday, August 9th – Virginia Capital Trail
Please choose which hikes you will participate in for each attendee at registration! Thank you!
2024 50-Miler
The Richmond 50-Miler is five days of hiking on five different trails in the Richmond area! Each day will consist of roughly 10-miles with conservation service hours along the trail.
Completing all five days of the Richmond 50-Miler will complete 2 requirements for the BSA 50-Miler Award.
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Aug 11, 2024 7:30 PM EDT
Richmond Summer Scout Weekend Camping
Secluded camping area in Sheetz Scout Village (Turn 4). Walking distance to shower facilities in main campground – no power hook-ups:
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• CUP SERIES TICKET REQUIRED TO CAMP
• One $35 ticket includes full weekend Friday-Monday
• 10x10 Tent Camping opens Friday at noon and closes Monday at noon.
• Fire Pits must be freestanding, above ground.
• Cars will be parked outside of village.
• Supply trailers must have additional campsite purchased to park within village.
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Event: OA Fall Induction Weekend
Date: September 6-8, 2024
Location: Camp T. Brady Saunders
Ordeal Candidates $40.00
Brotherhood Candidates $35.00
Members $25.00
Registration Opens - Monday, July 22
Late Fee ($10) - after Sunday, August 25
Registration Closes - Sunday, September 1
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October 18-20, 2024
More details
coming soon!
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Joining a new Scout unit can be a little overwhelming at first. You’re presented with a calendar full of fun upcoming activities, but all the new people, places and things can seem like a lot to digest.
Fortunately there’s help. It comes in the form of a volunteer whose job is all about making new members feel right at home.
Every unit needs a
New Member Coordinator!
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Scout Shop Normal Hours of Operation
Monday-Tuesday 9:00am-5:30pm
Wednesday 12:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm�Saturday 9:00am- 12:00pm
Scout Shop Phone�(804) 204 – 2628
Mailing and Physical Address
8090 Villa Park Drive�Henrico, Virginia 23228�Phone: 804-355-4306�Fax: 804-353-6109
Leadership Center Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
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Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation
1723 Maidens Rd, Maidens, VA 23102