Your CVC Swift Six Newsletter:   1 March 2019
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WE'RE HIRING:
Your CVC is looking for qualified candidates to interview to serve as District Executives
More information and how to apply:  CLICK HERE

--WELCOME ABOARD-- 


We are glad to welcome Kayla Grover to the CVC Team our First Colony District Executive.

My name is Kayla Grover and I just recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing. I also received my Associates of Science degree in Mathematics from Thomas Nelson Community College. I was born in Pennsylvania and raised mostly in Williamsburg VA. I currently live in Newport News, Va with my husband and our two big dogs. In my spare time I enjoy going to the beach, traveling and going to festivals. I'm very excited to be apart of the BSA team and can not wait to meet everyone. 

OUTDOOR ETHICS 
PATCH DESIGN CONTEST

The Colonial Virginia Council's Outdoor Ethics Committee is calling on scouts of all ages to design a patch for the new Colonial Virginia Council Outdoor Ethics Awareness award for Cub Scouts. The winning design will become the Cub Scout-level Outdoor Ethics award for our council.
The patch design  must include the following elements:
Words "Outdoor Ethics"
Acronym "CVC"
Natural/outdoor elements
Fleur-de-lis
 The design will be judged on inclusion of the 4 elements above and its theme of Outdoor Ethics. Copyrights and trademarks must be observed and nothing should be used without permission.
Send your patch design to David Lauthers, Colonial Virginia Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate, at  cvclntme@gmail.com
Submissions are due June 1, 2019
 The winner will receive a copy of Leave No Trace in the Outdoors written by Dr. Jeffry Marion, a certificate of appreciation signed by the Chair of the Outdoor Ethics Committee, and mention in the Council Newsletter.
Here are my recommendations for the requirements for the patch (not to be published at this time):
Cub Scout Youth and Adults can earn this award:
1) Learn the BSA Outdoor Code ( https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/outdoor-ethics/outdoor-code/)
2) Watch the National Park Service Leave No Trace Video ( https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=86939AB5-155D-451F-675DB05999B571BF)
3) Take the Leave No Trace online Course: ( https://lnt.org/learn/online-awareness-course)
4) Participate in an Outdoor Ethics Activity with a person who has taken the Outdoor Ethics  Orientation  Course, Leave No Trace Trainer Course or Leave No Trace Master Educator Course. 
Any questions please let me know.
David Lauthers MMC (SW) Ret.
Virginia Leave No Trace State Advocate
Colonial Virginia Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate
Leave No Trace Master Educator
Tread Lightly Tread Trainer
cvclntme@gmail.com


--SPRING PEANUT SALE--

Get ready for the Spring Peanut Sale!!
More Info:  http://www.cvcboyscouts.org/spring-peanut-sale.html
-40% Commission back to units
-NEW: Hot Jalapeno Ranch Virginia Peanuts
-Units can order by individual containers the entire sale
-Best Product Pricing of either $12, $18, or $20
Order forms are now available in the Scout Office for pick up
First orders are due to your district professional by 15 March
Chesapeake Bay: nathaniel.washington@scouting.org
First Colony:  kayla.grover@scouting.org
Monitor Merrimac:  zachary.oman@scouting.org
Colonial Trail & Siouan Rivers:  zachary.oman@scouting.org

--FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING--


 
Has your unit confirmed a date for a 2019 Family Friends of Scouting Presentation?

Friends of Scouting allows your Colonial Virginia Council to provide much needed resources and support to our units, leaders, and families.  Some of them include:
-Accident Insurance if a participant gets injured on an authorized Scouting Activity
-Recruiting Supplies (fliers, posters, yard signs)
-Offsets the true cost of council and district events
-Ensures your CVC Scout Store remains fully stocked
-Leader Training Opportunities
-Presents free Eagle Scout Award Kits to all new Eagles
-Online advancement and training record systems
-And many other services

Contact your District Professional to confirm your unit's Family FOS Date:
Chesapeake Bay:  nathaniel.washington@scouting.org
First Colony: kayla.grover@scouting.org
Monitor Merrimac:  zachary.oman@scouting.org
Colonial Trail & Siouan Rivers:  zachary.oman@scouting.org

--UPCOMING TRAINING--
 
IMPORTANT YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING UPDATE:

If you have started but not completed the current YPT you must complete the training before March 1, 2019, or any progress you have made will not transfer due to the new learning plan.  Otherwise, you may simply start over with the new training plan on March 1, 2019.

If you HAVE already completed the current Youth Protection Training you will NOT be affected.  You will only have to make sure you have taken at least one version of YPT during 2019 to recharter for 2020.










 
This update will include new policies and procedures implemented since the course was first released in February 2018 , however our Youth Protection and Health and Safety policies, guidelines and procedures are continually being updated and revised. The on-line version of the Guide to Safe Scouting is the single most up to date source of our commitment to Safe Scouting.
 
Youth Protection certifications will continue to be valid for a two year period.
 
When the course update is complete, four new VOLUNTARY modules will be added and will be available under the "VOLUNTARY programs."  These include:
1.      Physical Abuse
2.      Neglect
3.      Emotional Abuse
4.      Witnessing Violence
 
These new, VOLUNTARY modules will provide leaders with knowledge about other forms of abuse.

A.  National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
          Dates:  15-18 Feb & 22-24 Feb
          **Attendance at both weekends is required
          Location:  Pipsico Scout Reservation
        More about NYLT:   CLICK HERE
        Course Information:   CLICK HERE
 
B.  Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
          Date:  16 March
          Location:  St. Lukes United Methodist
        Registration Form:   CLICK HERE

C.  Fundamentals of Training
          Date:  16 March
          Location:  Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
        Registration Form:   CLICK HERE

D.  BALOO
          Date:  13 April
          Location:  Bethany United Methodist
        Registration Form:   CLICK HERE

E.  Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)
          Date:  3-5 May
          Location:  Murphy's Mill Cabin
        Registration Form:   CLICK HERE

F.  Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)
          Date:  10-11 May
          Location:  Sandy Bottom Nature Park
        Registration Form:   CLICK HERE

G.  Basic Leader Training
          Date:  18 May
          Location:  First United Methodist Fox Hill
        Registration Form:   CLICK HERE

H.  Powderhorn
          Date:  26-28 October (Saturday - Monday)
          Location:  Pipsico Scout Reservation
        Registration Form:   CLICK HERE

I.  2018 CPR/First Aid & Wilderness First Aid 
          Upcoming Courses:  CLICK HERE

--UPCOMING EVENTS--

OPPORTUNITY FOR STAMP COLLECTING MERIT BADGE:  
Stamp Collecting - t he world's most popular hobby, stamp collecting is enjoyed by millions throughout the world. Through this hobby. you can experience history: postage stamps are like tiny windows that introduce the people of the world to the country's leaders, customs, history, products, and environment. 

Scouts interesting in earning the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge please contact David Lauthers at cvclntme@gmail.com.  Scoutmasters and Committee members, if your Scouting unit would like to sponsor a location to conduct the classes, please contact me with potential dates and times.


1.  Monitor Merrimac District Pinewood Derby
                23 March 2019
                Apprentice School Athletic Facility
          Rules:  CLICK HERE
          Flyer & Registration Form:  CLICK HERE

2.  CVC Recognition Banquet
                23 March 2019
                Hilton Garden Inn - Harbor View (North Suffolk)
         Attendee Registration Form:  CLICK HERE
         2018 Eagle Scout/Quartermaster/Summit Registration
         Form (forms will also be mailed to all 2018 recipients):
                                                           CLICK HERE

3.  8th Annual BSA Newport News Park Campsite Cleanup
                30 March 2019, 8:30-3:30
                Newport News City Park Campground
          More Information:  CLICK HERE

4.  Cuboree hosted by Monitor Merrimac
                12-14 April 2019
                Gosnold's Hope Park

5.  CVC Highland Games
                3-5 May 2019
                Endview Plantation

6.  Day/Twilight Camps 2019
               New Quarter Park DAY CAMP -- 17-21 June
               Nike Park DAY CAMP -- 17-21 June
               Gosnolds Hope Park TWILIGHT CAMP -- 24-28 June
       REGISTRATION FORMS & INFORMATION:  CLICK HERE

--ORDER OF THE ARROW--

2019 Dues Link :   CLICK HERE

1.  LODGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (LEC):
             March LEC will occur during the Winter Service
             Camp Lions, Pipsico
          
2.  2019 EVENTS
              WINTER:  8-10 March
              SPRING:  17-19 May
              SUMMER:  13-15 Sept
              FALL FELLOWSHIP:  19 Oct
          Registration Form:  CLICK HERE

3.  CONCLAVE:
             26-28 April
             Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation
           Registration Link:  CLICK HERE


Reminder of the Candidate/Brotherhood/Event Registration Structure:    CLICK HERE
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Current Membership:
                               3,216
2017 Final Membership:
                               3,964
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District Memberships
Current vs End of Year 2018

Chesapeake Bay
                                 792 / 986
Colonial Trail
                                 583 / 759
First Colony
                                 616 / 715
Monitor Merrimac
                             1001 / 1244
Siouan Rivers
                                 224 / 260
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING UPDATE
2018 Pledged:
                          $134,641
2019 Goal:
                  $281,600
Percent Achieved:
                         47.8%
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