Planning Calendar 2015-2016 - Blue Ridge Mountains Council

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We are YOUR Council. We are here to serve you and our community. Please contact us if we can be of assistance.
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2131 Valley View Blvd. NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 / Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9:00a.m.–6:00p.m., Sat. 10:00a.m.–4:00p.m.
Shop: 540-265-4429 or 540-265-4443 • Fax: 540-265-4472 • Toll Free: 877-265-4443
This calendar includes District and Council events for August 2015 through August 2016. We recommend that all units
utilize this calendar as a guide to develop their unit’s program. Scouting and Boys’ Life Magazines and Program Helps are
additional resources you can use to plan your year-round Scouting program.
BSA Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other
ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieveing their full potential. The values we strive
to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Law
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my Country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Obedient
Loyal
Cheerful
Helpful
Thrifty
Friendly
Brave
Courteous
Clean and
Kind
Reverent
BRMC Service Center Staff
Friends of Scouting, Admin. Asst. to Scout Executive:
Helene Ferguson • helenef@bsa-brmc.org
540-777-7970
Advancements, Training, Eagles, Event Registration, Cub
Camps, Philmont and Jamboree:
Susan McKimmy • susanm@bsa-brmc.org
540-777-7972
Boy Scout Camp, Popcorn:
Shirley Neiderhiser • shirleyn@bsa-brmc.org
540-777-7963
Membership Applications, Boys’ Life, Charters:
Pam Regnier • registrar@bsa-brmc.org
540-777-7966
Accounts Payable, Hunting Permits, Tour Permits:
Jana Underwood • janal@bsa-brmc.org
540-777-7971
Official BSA Websites
National Council: www.scouting.org
National Supply Division: www.scoutstuff.org
Join Cub Scouting: www.joincubscouting.org
Scouting and Soccer: www.scoutingandsoccer.org
Journey to Excellence service-hours:
https://servicehours.scouting.org/ui/security/login.aspx
Scoutbook: www.scoutbook.com
National Scouting Museum: www.bsamuseum.org
The Summit: www.summitbechtelreserve.org
Florida Sea Base: www.bsaseabase.org
Northern Tier High Adventure Base: www.ntier.org
Philmont Scout Ranch: www.philmontscoutranch.org
Order of the Arrow, Tutelo Lodge: www.tutelo161.org
National Order of the Arrow: www.oa-bsa.org
B l u e R i d g e M o u n t a i n s C o u n c i l P RO F E S S I O N A L S TA F F
Dan Johnson
Scout Executive
dan.johnson@scouting.org
540.777.7969
Ken Lyons
Director of Field Services
kenneth.lyons@scouting.org
540.777.7967
Ed Harriman
Director of Finance & Marketing
ed.harriman@scouting.org
540.777.7968
J. Lea Callaway
Senior Director of Development
lea.callaway@scouting.org
540.525.5069
Greg Harmon
Director of Camping Services
harmongw@icloud.com
540.529.5985
Mark Vitello
Council Program Specialist
mark.vitello@scouting.org
540.777.7964
Dan River District
Bill Oswald
Dan River District Executive
danriverde@bsa-brmc.org
434.429.6430
Serving Danville City and Halifax,
Charlotte and Pittsylvania Counties
Great Valley District
Andrew Ickes
Great Valley District Executive
andrew.ickes@scouting.org
540.525.8568
Serving Roanoke and Salem Cities,
and Roanoke, Bedford, Botetourt and Craig Counties
Mountain Empire District
Vacant
Serving Galax City and Carroll, Grayson,
Smyth and Wythe Counties
New River District
Chris Dempsey
New River District Director
newriverde@bsa-brmc.org
540.558.8834
Serving Radford City and Montgomery,
Floyd and Pulaski Counties
Patrick Henry District
Dan Cross
Patrick Henry District Director
patrickhenryde@bsa-brmc.org
276.229.9830
Serving Martinsville City and Patrick, Henry,
Franklin and Bedford Counties
Tremont Anderson
Scoutreach Program Coordinator
Roanoke Valley
andersontremont@yahoo.com
540.892.9318
Charles Brunal
Scoutreach/Soccer Director
charlesb@bsa-brmc.org
540.915.9432
Daniel Brooks
Scoutreach Program Coordinator
Lynchburg
eastc71@yahoo.com
434.509.5181
Amy Yesalavich
Scoutreach Program Coordinator
Danville
amy.yesalavich@scouting.org
434.446.3545
Piedmont District
Will McPherson
Program Para-Professional
william.mcpherson@scouting.org
870.659.6868
Serving Lynchburg City and Amherst, Appomattox,
Bedford, Campbell and Nelson Counties
Melvin Wilson
Scoutreach Program Coordinator
Roanoke Valley
melvinw@bsa-brmc.org
540.793.2507
VACANT
Scoutreach Program Coordinator
Martinsville
Training for Scout Leadership and Parents
1. Youth Protection Training (YPT) - This course is required for all registered BSA volunteers, and is strongly suggested for
Parents as well. Leaders are required to take the training before or within 30 days from submitting their application. YPT must
be renewed every two years. A leader cannot remain registered if this expires. To take YPT, go to www.myscouting.org and click
on [Create an Account]. Once you’ve registered, you will check your email for a message with a link to click to finalize your
account. (If you are a registered member, be sure to put your Member ID# and Council Name at the bottom of your profile.)
Remember to keep your User Name and Password for future use! Now you can click on the Red “Take Youth Protection” button
and begin.
2. Fast Start Training - You can also take a quick orientation training for your Leadership Position in MyScouting. Click on the
tab of the program you are in (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, etc.) and choose your course.
3. This is Scouting - A great introductory session that highlights the values, aims, history, funding and methods of Scouting.
You will learn about the organization of Scouting and its various programs.
4. Leader Specific Training - Another required training for our Scout Leaders. This will train you for the position of leadership
you are assisting in. All Cub Scout Leader position coureses are available online, as well as Boy Scout Troop Committee member.
Other Leader specific classes are offered throughout the year for Scoutmasters and Assistants, Venturing and Varsity leaders. A
Leader Specific class and an Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills course are both required for Scoutmasters and Assistants.
5. Supplemental Training - MyScouting offers many other courses that may be required when taking a group on an outing,
or to a water activity. Take them all and Be Prepared! University of Scouting is another training opportunity to attend with many
courses to expand your knowledge. Wood Badge is a Leadership Training Course designed to develop your leadership skills. This
is a 6-day course (over 2 weekends) using leadership concepts, methods and materials that will strengthen your skills not only
for Scouting, but for home, office, and everyday life.
AUGUST 2015
Rocket Into Scouting
This is the time we visit all of our schools
and invite new families to join Scouting.
This is the first part of our year-round
recruitment program, which will enhance a
quality Scouting program.
Silver Beaver Award
The Silver Beaver Award for distinguished
service is the highest award presented
within a local BSA Council. Volunteers
nominate men and women who are doing
an outstanding job as Scouters for this
award. These nominations are reviewed
by the Council Awards Committee and the
most outstanding are selected to receive it.
The committee welcomes all nominations
and encourages you to recommend those
Scouters you believe worthy of this honor.
Annual deadline for nominations is August
31. Download a nomination form from our
website at www.bsa-brmc.org
AUGUST 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
26 July
Venturing & Exploring
High Adventure Trip
27 July
Venturing &
Exploring High Adventure
Trip
28 July
Venturing & Exploring High
Adventure Trip
29 July
Venturing & Exploring
High Adventure Trip
30 July
Venturing & Exploring High
Adventure Trip
31 July
Rocket Into
Scouting Kickoff
Venturing & Exploring High
Adventure Trip
1
Venturing Focus
Venturing & Exploring High Adventure Trip
2
Webelos Resident Camp
OA Chapter MTG
3
WW Rafting
Webelos Resident Camp
Dist Comm MTG
4
WW Rafting
Webelos Resident Camp
Commissioner MTG
Dist Comm MTG
5
WW Rafting
Webelos Resident Camp
6
WW Rafting
Webelos Resident Camp
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
7
WW Rafting
Cub Adventure Camp
8
Cub Adventure Camp
9
Cub Adventure Camp
10
Cub Adventure Camp
Rocket Into Scouting Kickoff
Roundtable
11
Webelos Resident Camp
Executive Comm. MTG.
Dist Comm MTG
PH Roundtable
12
Webelos Resident Camp
OA Chapter MTG
13
Webelos Resident Camp
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
Rocket Into Scouting Kickoff
Roundtable
Rocket Into Scouting Kickoff
Dist Comm MTG
14
Webelos Resident Camp
Leave No Trace Trainer
Popcorn Kickoff
Popcorn Kickoff
Scout Night at the Salem
Redsox
15
Webelos Resident Camp
Leave No Trace Trainer
Popcorn Kickoff
Popcorn Kickoff
16
Webelos Resident Camp
Popcorn Kickoff
Popcorn Kickoff
OA Chapter MTG
17
18
Roundtable
NR Rocket Into Scouting
Kickoff
Rocket Into Scouting
Kickoff
19
EVOA MTG.
20
21
22
Lynchburg Scout Show
23
24
25
Council Commissioner
Conference Call
26
27
28
29
VT Home
30
31
Silver Beaver Deadline
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
SEPTEMBER 2015
Spookorees
Raider on the New
Statistics show that most
Raider on the New is an adventure race that challenges participants in physboys join the Cub Scouts to go
ical stamina and mental challenges. A 12 mile hike with stations including a
camping. Each district has a
rope bridge, orienteering, canoe navigation, and more. This event is geared
Spookoree in the Fall to make
toward JROTC Cadets and open to all Venturers.
camping fun and easy for families
and Packs. Scouts and parents
enjoy events including archery,
slingshots, BB’s, crafts, family
games, obstacle courses, nature
hikes, scavenger hunts and much
more.
Wilderness First Aid
Red Cross Wilderness First Aid
is a 20-hour program designed
for those who live, work, or play
in remote or rural environments.
The course is based upon Boy
Scout Wilderness Protocols and
meets all BSA requirements for
outdoor activities.
Hi
POPCORN SALE BEGINS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18!
SEPTEMBER 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Dist Comm MTG
Commissioner MTG
Dist Comm MTG
2
3
Roundtable
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
4
5
6
OA Chapter MTG
7 Labor Day
Council Service Center
Closed
VT Home
8
Popcorn Show-n-sell
Orders Due
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Dist Roundtable
Venturing & Exploring
Comm MTG
9
OA Chapter MTG
10
Dist Comm MTG
Roundtable
Roundtable
11
OA Fall Ordeal
Climbing Instructor
Cub Scout Night at the
Museum
12
OA Fall Ordeal
Climbing Instructor
OA Chapter Gather-ing at Fall Ordeal
Cub Scout Night at the Museum
VT Home
13
OA Fall Ordeal
Climbing Instructor
OA Lodge Executive
Comm MTG
14
Council-Wide Rocket Into
Scouting
Dist Comm MTG
15
Council-Wide Rocket Into
Scouting
Cub Comm MTG
Executive Board MTG
16
Council-Wide Rocket Into
Scouting
EVOA MTG
Training Comm MTG
Council Training Comm
MTG
17
Council-Wide Rocket Into
Scouting
OA Chapter MTG
18
Adventure Race
SW VA Search & Rescue
Training
Unit Popcorn Pick-Up/
Sale Begins
Fall Camporee
Fall Camporee
Ldr Specific Trng
19
Council-Wide Cub Scout Rocket
Launch Event
Adventure Race
SW VA Search & Res-cue Training
Fall Camporee
Fall Camporee
Ldr Specific Trng
STEM Event
Scout Day at Liberty Football
VT Home
20
Adventure Race
SW VA Search & Rescue
Training
Fall Camporee
Fall Camporee
21
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
22
23
24
25
Dist Camporee
Outdoor Ldr Trng
OA Webelos to Woods
Venturing & Exploring Via
Ferrata
26
Conservation Comm MTG
Dist Camporee/ITOLS
Outdoor Ldr Trng
OA Webelos to Woods
Venturing & Exploring Via Ferrata
27
Dist Camporee
Outdoor Ldr Trng
28
29
Council Commissioner
Conference Call
30
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
POPTOBER 2015
Popcorn Sale
Beginning September 18th and ending October 31st, over 4,000 Scouts throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains Council will
be visiting neighborhoods and store fronts selling gourmet caramel corn, trail mix, cheesy cheese, microwave popcorn, and
other delicious popcorn treats. Is your unit participating? We hope so!
Proceeds from the sale provide camp maintenance and improvements to ensure a quality program for all Scouts.
Troutoree
Troutoree is a day-long trout fishing derby in the stocked lake at Camp
Powhatan. A per person fee is charged. This is a wonderful time for parents
and sons and entire units. You must provide your own equipment. Units may
camp overnight with an approved short term use permit.
Internet Advancement
Advancement Forms are REQUIRED to purchase Advancements in the
Scout Shop. Units are responsible for recording youth advancements in their
Scouting program. One person within the unit serves as the advancement
processor. You log onto the website through a link on the Council’s home
page. The processor uses the unit identification number, unit number, and
his or her own created password to access the service. Once records are
submitted, they are automatically transferred to the Council’s ScoutNet
database. All advancements should be entered before the close of the
calender year, and the Advancement Forms should be printed before
heading to the Scout Shop to purchase awards.
POPTOBER 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
2
Raider on the New
Fall Camporee
3
Raider on the New
Pulaski County Fishing Day
Conservation Comm MTG
Dist Spookoree
Fall Camporee
VT Home
4
Dist Spookoree
Fall Camporee
OA Chapter MTG
5
Dist Comm MTG
6
Dist Comm MTG
Commissioner MTG
Dist Comm MTG
7
8
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
9
OA Fall Fellowship
VT Home
10
OA Fall Fellowship
OA Chapter Gathering at Fall
Fellowship
Spookoree
Spookoree
Spookoree 1
11
OA Fall Fellowship
OA Lodge Executive
Comm MTG
Spookoree
Spookoree
Spookoree 1
12 Columbus Day
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
13
Executive Comm. MTG
Roundtable OA Chapter
MTG
Roundtable
14
EVOA MTG
OA Chapter MTG
15
16
Cub Scout Troutoree
Fall Camporee
Boy Scout Fall Camporee
Venturing & Exploring
Howl-O-Scream
17
Cub Scout Troutoree
Fall Camporee
Boy Scout Fall Camporee
Venturing & Exploring Howl-O-Scream
18
Cub Scout Troutoree
Fall Camporee
Boy Scout Fall Camporee
Venturing & Exploring
Howl-O-Scream
19
20
21
22
Council Advancement
Comm MTG
23
Boy Scout Troutoree
24
Boy Scout Troutoree
Spookoree
Spookoree
Spookoree 2
VT Home
25
Boy Scout Troutoree
Spookoree
Spookoree
Spookoree 2
26
27
Council Commissioner
Conference Call
28
29
DR/GV/ME/NR/ PH/
PD Popcorn Show/Sell
Popcorn Return
30
Popcorn Sale Ends
Camp water turned off
Camp Closed for hunting
through December 4th
31
Halloween
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
NOVEMBER 2015
Council Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception - Nov. 7
All Council, district and unit volunteers along with their families
are invited to attend this annual celebration held November
7. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Silver
Beaver awards (the highest Scouting award presented to adults by
Councils). Also, all newly awarded Eagle Scouts and their families
are invited to attend and be recognized. Cost and registration is
announced on the Council website and in the Ridge Runner.
Volunteer Recognition
Univeristy of Scouting
Blue Ridge Mountains Council’s Premier Training Event of the
Year! Leaders from across the Council gather to learn, to share
and renew their skills; then return home to lead their Scouts with a
renewed enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to improving the
Scouting Experience.
Over 100 Scouters attend the University of Scouting - Many
take one of the mandatory courses on their way to becoming
Trained Leaders. Others hear the latest information about
Scouting’s Journey to Excellence, or update their knowledge about
Advancement. There are courses on Climbing, Leave No Trace, and
a Scoutmaster’s round table, and more!
NOVEMBER 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Reservation Closed for
Hunting through
December 4th
OA Chapter MTG
2
Popcorn Take-Orders Due
Dist Comm MTG
3
Dist Skate Night– Skatetown
Dist Comm MTG
Commissioner MTG
Dist Comm MTG
4
5
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
6
7
Annual Recognition Reception
University of Scouting
Bowlarama
Railroad Merit Badge Day
Venturing & Exploring Roanoke
After Dark
8
9
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
10
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
11 Veterans’ Day
OA Chapter MTG
Flag Retirement Ceremony
12
Dist Comm MTG
Program Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
13
14
Bowlarama
Lynchburg STEM/NOVA
Cub Scout Advancement Day
15
OA Chapter MTG/Elections
Party
16
17
Exec Board MTG
FOS Kickoff
18
Council Training Comm
19
20
Units pick up Popcorn
21
VT Home
22
23
24
25
EVOA MTG
26 Thanksgiving
Council Service Center
Closed
27
Council Service Center
Closed
28
Virginia Tech/UVa
29
30
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
DECEMBER 2015
Journey to Excellence
The Journey to Excellence is a performance assessment, communication and recognition program for the Council, District and
Units.
Journey to Excellence helps leaders achieve their goals for the Unit by giving a framework to assess how the unit is doing in key
areas including: advancement, membership, and retention, outdoor activities, service projects, leadership and training, and a
unit budget.
Journey to Excellence emphasizes factors which are early indicators of a unit’s strength and health. It also offers incentives for
continuous improvement. Better performance means a better Scouting program for the youth.
You can learn more about the Journey to Excellence program by going
to www.scouting.org and typing JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE
in the search box. Remember to complete the worksheet to turn in with your charter.
DECEMBER 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Comm MTG
Dist Commissioner MTG
Comm MTG
Dist Recharter Assistance
2
Dist Recharter Assistance
3
All Popcorn Money Due
Council Eagle Club Kick-off
Roundtable
FOS Kickoff
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Recharter Assistance
FOS Kickoff
4
Roanoke Symph/BSA
Holiday Pops Concert
5
STEM Event
Reservation Re-opens
6
OA Chapter MTG
7
Dist Comm MTG
8
Commissioner MTG
Executive Comm MTG
Popcorn money Due
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Skate Night
Roundtable/Recharters Turn In
9
OA Chapter MTG
10
Dist Comm MTG/FOS Kickoff
FOS Kickoff
FOS Kickoff
OA Chapter MTG
FOS Kickoff
Roundtable
11
12
OA Winter Banquet/
OA Exec. Comm MTG
Summer Camp Staff Interviews
13
14
Roundtable
Charter Turn-In
OA Chapter MTG
15
16
EVO MTG
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Council Service Center
Closed
25
Christmas
Council Service Center
Closed
26
27
Winter Camp
28
Winter Camp
29
Winter Camp
30
Winter Camp
31
Winter Camp
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
JANUARY 2016
Scouts on Skis/Winterplace
Special rates for Scouts, leaders and families on a Sunday in January, February and March. Special rates include lift ticket, ski
rental and lesson. There will be sessions for the skiing merit badge offered.
JANUARY 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 New Year’s Day
Council Service Center Closed
OA Lodge Leadership Dvpt
Winter Camp
2
OA Lodge Leadership Dvpt
3
OA Lodge Leadership Dvpt
OA Lodge Executive
Comm MTG
OA Chapter MTG
4
Dist Comm MTG
5
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
Commissioner MTG
6
7
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
Charter Turn In
Dist Comm MTG
8
9
STEM Summit
Pinewood Derby Workshop
10
OA Executive Comm MTG
11
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
12
Council Commissioner
Con-ference Call
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
Venturing & Exploring
Comm MTG
13
OA Chapter MTG
14
Program Roundtable
Roundtable
Roundtable
15
Winter Camporee
16
Klondike
Charter Turn-In
Winter Camporee
17
OA Chapter MTG
Winter Camporee
18 Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day
Council Service Center
Closed
19
20
EVOA MTG
Council Training Comm
MTG
21
22
23
Commissioner College
Pinewood Derby Workshop
Pinewood Derby Workshop
24
Scouts on Skis
25
26
Executive Board MTG
27
28
Charter Turn IN
Council Advancement
Comm MTG
29
Venture Winter Extravaganza
Council Science Museum
Camp-In
30
Venture Winter Extravaganza
Council Science Museum Camp-In
Merit Badge College
Charter Turn-In Deadline
31
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
FEBRUARY 2016
Eagle Club Dinner
The Eagle Club Dinner recognizes those
donors who have supported Scouting with
gifts of $300 or more, to encourage others
to renew their gifts at this level or above,
ensuring the continued delivery of a quality
program to youth and adults in our Council.
The Eagle Club Dinner will be held on
February 18, 2016 at the Hotel Roanoke
and Conference Center. We hope that your
are planning to join us for this memorable
event. To Register, please contact Helene at
helenef@bsa-brmc.org or call 540-265-0656.
FEBRUARY 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Dist Comm MTG
2
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
Commissioner MTG
3
4
Roundtable
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
5
Science Museum Camp In
6
Science Museum Camp In
Merit Badge College
Tons of Fun
7 Scout Week
OA Lodge Executive
Comm MTG
Scout Sunday
OA Chapter MTG
8 Scout Week
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
9 Scout Week
End Camp Card Orders
Executive Comm MTG
Roundtable- (Charter
Turn In)
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
10 Scout Week
OA Chapter MTG
11 Scout Week
OA Executive Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
Roundtable
Roundtable
12 Scout Week
Venturing & Exploring
Winterfest
13 Scout Week
MBC
Venturing & Exploring Winterfest
14 Valentines Day
Venturing & Exploring
Winterfest
15 Presidents’ Day
Council Service Center
closed
16
17
EVOA MTG
18
Eagle Club Dinner
19
Klondike Derby
20
Klondike
Pinewood Derby Workshop 2
Klondike Derby
21
Scouts on Skis
Klondike Derby
OA Chapter MTG
22
23
Council Commissioner
Conference Call
24
25
Cub Comm MTG
26
Winter Camporee
Winter Camporee
27
Winter Camporee
Winter Camporee
Merit Badge College
28
Winter Camporee
Winter Camporee
29
Charter Turn-In Deadline
Charter Turn-In Deadline
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
MARCH 2016
Camp Cards Help Scouts Earn their Way to Camp
A Scout is Thrifty - he EARNS his own way to Summer Camp!
Camp Cards are wallet-sized plastic cards that offer discounts and coupons from numerous local businesses to your
customers. When Scouts sell these $5 cards in their community, their unit keeps half of the proceeds to help them earn their
way to camp!
Cards are distributed at the March Roundtables, and the sale is two months long. This program is risk-free, as any unsold
cards are returnable.
Any Scout who sells 1,000 cards will receive a special prize!
National Youth
Leadership Training
at Foxfire
A week-long training for boys who are or will
become Troop leaders, this National Youth
Leadership Training Course prepares them with
skills to run a model Scout program. Foxfire
NYLT participants must be a First Class Scout,
have mastered the skills required for First Class
and be at least 13 years old, have completed
the seventh grade, have at least one week-long
camping experience and have been in Scouting
for a minimum of one year before the course
begins. Scouts who are serving in a leadership
position within the Troop are recommended
to attend. This program is available during
several weeks of Summer Camp. Send in your
applications now - slots fill up fast!
applications now - slots fill up fast!
MARCH 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
Commissioners MTG
2
3
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
4
Venturing & Exploring
Winter Sports Trip
5
Council-Wide Webelos Geology
Sleepover– Science Museum– Martinsville
STEM Summit
STEM Summit
Pinewood Derby
Venturing & Exploring Winter Sports
Trip
6
Council-Wide Webelos
Geology Sleepover– Science
Museum– Martinsville
Scouts on Skis
Venturing & Exploring Winter
Sports Trip
OA Chapter MTG
7
Camp Card Sales Begin
Conservation Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
8
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
Venturing & Exploring
Comm MTG
9
OA Chapter MTG
10
Dist Comm MTG
Program Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
11
12
Conservation Comm
Merit Badge College (Snow Date)
Merit Badge College 1
Merit Badge College
Pinewood Derby
Pinewood Derby
13
OA Lodge Executive Comm
MTG
14
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
15
Executive Board MTG
16
EVOA MTG
Council Training Comm
MTG
17 St. Patrick’s Day
18
Wilderness First Aid PreStaff Training
19
Wilderness First Aid Pre-Staff
Training
Pinewood Derby
Pinewood Derby
Pinewood Derby
20
Wilderness First Aid Pre-Staff
Training
OA Chapter Meeting
21
22
23
24
25 Good FridayCouncil Service Cen-ter
Closed
26
27 Easter
28
29
Council Commissioner
MTG
30
31
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
Wood Badge
APRIL 2016
Experience the ultimate in Scout leadership training! Wood Badge
for the 21st Century is advanced training that will give adult
leaders the skills to make a difference. The course brings together
adults from all areas of Scouting (Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting,
Venturing, as well as the District and Council) who want to
become better leaders. Wood Badge training provides a common
foundation of leadership skills to be used throughout all areas.
Wood Badge teaches adults leadership skills over two threeday weekends. The course is not advanced training for outdoor
skills; however, some outdoor skills are needed for attendance.
Participants will leave the course with skills that will help them not
only become better leaders in the Boy Scouts, but also with skills
that are transferrable to all parts of their life.
U.S. Sportsman’s Alliance
The U.S. Sportsman’s Alliance Foundation puts on an annual
Trailblazer Adventure Day at Camp Powhatan. This one day
program serves as an all around introduction to the thrill of
outdoor sports and importance of conservation. This family
camping event features a variety of activities, demonstrations,
and orientation sessions designed to show Scouts and Leaders
what outdoor life is all about. Activities are conducted under
the supervision of experienced trail guides with an emphasis on
safety. This event will have an open format where participants
move between stations at their leisure. Possible activities include
archery, hunting skills and safety, paleontology, shooting sports
and fishing.
APRIL 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Venturing & Exploring
COPE/Climbing Level 1
Instructor Training
2
Venturing & Exploring COPE/Climbing Level 1 Instructor Training
3
Venturing & Exploring
COPE/Climbing Level 1
Instructor Training
OA Chapter MTG
4
Webelos to Reservation
Dist Comm MTG
5
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
Commissioner MTG
6
OA Executive Comm MTG
OA Chapter MTG
7
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
8
Water on in Camp
Trailmaster
Spring Camporee
Spring Camporee
9
Trailmaster
Corporate Pinewood Derby
Spring Camporee
Spring Camporee
Training Day
Merit Badge College 2
Merit Badge College
10
OA Lodge Executive
Comm MTG
Spring Camporee
Spring Camporee
Trailmaster
11
Roundtable (Award Nominations Due)
OA Chapter MTG
12
Executive Comm. MTG.
Roundtable (Award Nominations Due)
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
13
EVOA MTG.
14
Dist Comm MTG
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
Roundtable
15
U.S. Sportsman’s Alliance
Trailblazer
Woodbadge 1
16
U.S. Sportsman’s Alli-ance Trailblazer
Woodbadge 1
17
U.S. Sportsman’s Alliance
Trailblazer
Woodbadge 1
OA Chapter MTG
18
19
Cub Camping MTG
20
21
Advancement Comm MTG
22
Spring Camporee
23
Spring Camporee
Gold Rush
24
Spring Camporee
Gold Rush
25
26
Council Commissioner
Conference Call
27
28
Council Advancement
Comm MTG
29
OA Conclave
30
New Tiger Event
OA Conclave
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
MAY 2016
Gold Rush
Gold Rush events include archery, slingshots, BB’s, crafts, family games, obstacle courses, nature hikes, scavenger hunts, and
more. The event begins on a Saturday morning with activities that run through the afternoon. Dinner and a campfire follow on
Saturday night. After camping overnight, Scouts and families leave Sunday morning after breakfast and a chapel service.
Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader
To provide the best possible delivery of the Scouting Program, our Adult Volunteers must be trained with the tools and skills
necessary to be a productive and effective leader on an individual, unit, and Council level.
MAY 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Dist Gold Rush
OA Conclave
OA Chapter MTG
2
Business MTG and Dist
Comm MTG
3
Business MTG and Dist
Comm MTG
Business MTG and Dist
Comm MTG/Dist Dinner
4
5
Roundtable
Dist Comm MTG
Dist Comm MTG
OA Chapter MTG
6
Spring Camporee
7
Dist Community Service Day
Pulaski Fishing Day
Gold Rush
Gold Rush
Gold Rush
Spring Camporee
8 Mothers’ Day
Gold Rush
Gold Rush
Gold Rush
Spring Camporee
9
Roundtable
OA Chapter MTG
10
Dist Banquet
Roundtable
Venturing & Exploring
Comm MTG
11
OA Chapter MTG
12
Dist Comm MTG Annual
Business MTG/Elections
Annual Business MTG/Dist
Dinner
Dist Dinner
13
Woodbadge 2
OA Spring Ordeal
Festival In The Park
14
Woodbadge 2
OA Spring Ordeal
Gold Rush
15
Woodbadge 2
OA Spring Ordeal
Gold Rush
OA Chapter MTG
16
17
Executive Board MTG/
Annual Busi-ness MTG
18
Council Training Comm
19
20
Camp Card Sales End
Camporee
21
Blaster Cars
Gold Rush
Camporee
22
Gold Rush
Camporee
23
24
Council Commission-er MTG
25
EVOA MTG.
26
Dist Banquet
FOS Victory Celebration
FOS Victory Celebration
27
Camp Card Money
Turned In
Camp Card Sales End
28
29
30 Memorial Day
Council Service Center
Closed
Camp Card Commission
Decreases
31
FOS Victory Celebration
FOS Victory Celebration
FOS Victory Celebration
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
JUNE 2016
There’s a Camp for that!
at the
BLUE
RIDGE
SCOUT
N!
RESERVATIO
Cub Scout Day Camp
Cub Scout Day Camp is an organized five day program for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts conducted by the
Council under certified leadership at an approved site. Day Camps are conducted during daylight or early evening hours. Day
Camps do not include any overnight activities. Organized camping is a creative, educational experience in cooperative group
living in the outdoors. It uses the natural surroundings to contribute significantly to physical, mental, spiritual and social
growth.
Cub Scout Adventure Camp
The highlight of any Cub’s year is the Cub Scout Adventure Camp and its exciting theme-based outdoor adventures. Whether
you’re preparing to cast off on the Black Pearl, or ride the range with your fellow buckaroos, you will experience a fun filled
week of activities. Plan now to attend in August.
JUNE 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
Dist Comm MTG
3
OA Summer Ordeal
4
OA Summer Ordeal
Conservation Comm MTG
5
Staff Week
OA Summer Ordeal
OA Lodge Executive
Comm MTG
OA Chapter MTG
6
Staff Week
Dist Banquet
Twilight Camp
7
Staff Week
Twilight Camp
Dist Comm MTG
Commissioners MTG
8
Staff Week
Twilight Camp
Advancement Comm
MTG
9
Staff Week
Twilight Camp
10
Staff Week
Twilight Camp
11
Staff Week
12
Summer Camp Week 1
NYLT
13
Summer Camp Week 1
NYLT
Day Camp
Day Camp
14
Summer Camp Week 1
NYLT
Executive Comm MTG
Day Camp
Day Camp
15
Summer Camp Week 1
NYLT
Day Camp
Day Camp
16
Summer Camp Week 1
NYLT
Day Camp
Day Camp
17
Summer Camp Week 1
NYLT
Day Camp
Day Camp
18
Summer Camp Week 1
19 Fathers’ Day
Summer Camp Week 2
NYLT
20
Summer Camp Week 2
Twilight Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
NYLT
21
Summer Camp Week 2
Twilight Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
NYLT
22
Summer Camp Week 2
Twilight Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
NYLT
23
Summer Camp Week 2
Twilight Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
NYLT
24
Summer Camp Week 2
Twilight Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
Day Camp
NYLT
25
Summer Camp Week 2
26
Summer Camp Week 3
NYLT
27
Summer Camp Week 3
NYLT
28
Summer Camp Week 3
NYLT
Council Commissioner MTG
29
Summer Camp Week 3
NYLT
30
Summer Camp Week 3
NYLT
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
JULY 2016
Ideal Year of Scouting
Planning the Ideal Year of Scouting is an important step in providing the very best quality program for the youth and families
of your Pack, Troop, or Crew. The process takes a fair amount of thought and effort, but the benefits to your membership (and
to you and the other leaders of your Scouting unit) will be apparent as you implement the plan during the upcoming Scouting
year.
The five steps to “Ideal Year of Scouting” success:
1) Develop an annual “Ideal Year” program plan.
2) Build a budget to support this plan.
3) Select one fundraiser to fulfill the budget.
4) Set family goals for one fundraiser.
5) Share the details of all of the above with parents and youth.
JULY 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Summer Camp Week 3
NYLT
2
Summer Camp Week 3
3
Summer Camp Week 4
4 Independence Day
Summer Camp Week 4
5
Summer Camp Week 4
6
Summer Camp Week 4
7
Summer Camp Week 4
8
Summer Camp Week 4
9
Summer Camp Week 4
10
Summer Camp Week 5
11
Summer Camp Week 5
12
Summer Camp Week 5
Executive Board MTG
13
Summer Camp Week 5
14
Summer Camp Week 5
15
Summer Camp Week 5
16
Summer Camp Week 5
17
Summer Camp Week 6
Salem Red Sox Scout
Night
18
Summer Camp Week 6
19
Summer Camp Week 6
20
Summer Camp Week 6
Training Comm MTG
21
Summer Camp Week 6
22
Summer Camp Week 6
23
Summer Camp Week 6
24
Summer Camp Week 7
25
Summer Camp Week 7
26
Summer Camp Week 7
27
Summer Camp Week 7
28
Summer Camp Week 7
29
Summer Camp Week 7
30
Summer Camp Week 7
31
Summer Camp Closing
Week
Webelos Camp
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire
AUGUST 2016
Silver Beaver Award
Established in 1931, the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished
service is the highest award presented within a local BSA Council. A
recipient must be a registered adult member of the BSA. Volunteers
nominate men and women who are doing an outstanding job as
Scouters for this award. These nominations are reviewed by the
Council Awards Committee and the most outstanding are selected to
receive it. The committee welcomes all nominations and encourages
you to recommend those Scouters you believe worthy of this honor.
Annual deadline for nominations is August 31. Submit to the Silver
Beaver Awards Committee c/o Dan Johnson at the Council Service
Center. Presentation of the award is made at the Council Annual
Volunteer Recognition Dinner in November. Download a nomination
form from our website at www.bsa-brmc.org.
AUGUST 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Webelos Resident Camp
WW Rafting
2
Webelos Resident Camp
WW Rafting
3
Webelos Resident Camp
WW Rafting
4
Webelos Resident Camp
WW Rafting
5
Cub Resident Camp
WW Rafting
6
Cub Resident Camp
7
Cub Resident Camp
8
WW Rafting
9
WW Rafting
Executive Comm MTG
10
WW Rafting
11
WW Rafting
12
WW Rafting
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
LNT Trainer
20
LNT Trainer
21
LNT Trainer
22
23
Commissioner Conference
Call
24
EVOA MTG.
25
26
27
Climbing Instructor Trng.
28
Climbing Instructor Trng.
29
30
31
Silver Beaver Deadline
Great Valley Dan River
Patrick Henry
Piedmont
New River
Mountain Empire