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Friends of Scouting
Friends of Scouting is Tidewater Council’s annual giving campaign. The Friends of Scouting campaign provides 21% of the council’s annual budget – that means more than a fifth of every dollar in the council budget comes from the generosity of Scouting families, alumni, and community supporters. Friends of Scouting keeps the overall cost of Scouting affordable so all families can participate.
All Friends of Scouting donations stay local to support families in northeastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia. You can fill out a Friends of Scouting pledge card and email it to shannon.foster@scouting.org or donate using the button below:
Campaign progress as of June 14, 2022:
Each district shares a portion of the overall goal.
Progress as of June 14, 2022:
Has your unit held a Family Friends of Scouting presentation? Units receive a “2022 FOS Participant” ribbon for their unit flag when they hold their presentation.
Family Friends of Scouting presentations are not just an opportunity for Scouting families to give, but also an opportunity to inform families about council resources and how Scouting is funded.
To schedule a presentation for your unit, please contact your district executive.
Upcoming Events
Camp Work Day at Pipsico
June 18
All troops, crews, ships, and posts are welcome to join us at Pipsico Scout Reservation to spruce-up and set-up camp for our summer season!
The Blue Heron Lodge Order of the Arrow is hosting a Summer Camp Set-Up Work Day. This event is a chance for everyone to help ready Pipsico Scout Reservation for summer camp. You do not need to be a member of the OA to assist.
The work day is June 18 from 9 AM – 4 PM. Lunch on Saturday will be provided by some of the amazing Summer Camp Cook Crew to all who come up to provide service to camp. In order to ensure we have enough food for Saturday lunch for all our volunteers, please register today on Black Pug.
If your unit would like to camp on Friday night and help on Saturday, don’t forget to check that option on the registration. No other food will be provided besides lunch on Saturday.
ScoutReach Meeting
June 18
Want to make a difference for underserved youth? The ScoutReach Committee is meeting on Saturday, June 18 from 10 AM to noon at the Mary Jayne Breeden Council Service Center, 1032 Heatherwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
A lot of great Scouters have done great work for Tidewater Council’s ScoutReach efforts this year. We will discuss our spring successes and create a plan to move forward. All who are interested in assisting are welcome to attend.
For questions, please contact Bill Lawrence at bill.lawrence2@scouting.org.
Cub Scout Day Camps
June - July
Regular registration for Cub Scout Day Camp has ended. If interested in attending, please contact the camp’s Camp Director or Program Director.
5-Day Day Camps
| Dates | Times | Location & Registration Link | Camp Director (Marshal) | Program Director (Sheriff) |
| June 20-24 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Tabernacle Baptist Academy, Virginia Beach | Ted Green | David Montoto |
| June 20-24 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Burrows Memorial Baptist, Norfolk | Amy Devault | Marianne West |
| June 27-July 1 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Forest Park Church, Elizabeth City | Tiffany Bounds | Corie Stratton |
4-Day Twilight Camps
| Dates | Times | Location & Registration Link | Camp Director (Marshal) | Program Director (Sheriff) |
| June 27-30 | 3:30 – 8:15 PM | Great Bridge Baptist, Chesapeake | Kirsten Misfeldt | Jaime Tolentino |
| July 11-14 | 3:30 – 8:15 PM | Covenant UMC, Chesapeake | Kirsten Misfeldt | Jaime Tolentino |
Rick Anoia Scouting Golf Classic
June 23
Are you looking for a fun day out on the links AND to support a great cause? Join us for the Rick Anoia Scouting Golf Classic at Virginia Beach National Golf Club!
- 18 holes of golf, including cart (Captain’s Choice)
- TWO hole-in-one challenges
- Longest drive contest
- Closest to the pin contest
- Chipping contest
- Lunch
- Door prizes
- Awards banquet with dinner
- And more!
Contact Susan Miley-Petrehn at susan.miley-petrehn@scouting.org for more information.
Summer Camp at Pipsico
June 26 - July 23
Join us for summer camp at Pipsico Scout Reservation!
Pipsico Scout Reservation offers Scouts and Scouters the opportunity to immerse themselves in a positive camping environment, at a beautiful property, with a friendly camp staff. Tidewater Council is proud to offer quality programs for everyone.
Week #1 – June 26 to July 2
Week #2 – July 3 to July 9
Week #3 – July 10 to July 16
Week #4 – July 17 to July 23
Summer Adventure Programs at Pipsico
Take your adventure to the next level! Looking for something a little bit different? Pipsico also offers three Summer Adventure Program opportunities. Each is operated in parallel with base camp, and was developed for more experienced Scouts.
- Sail Hampton Roads: A full week of sailing and nightly port visits along the southern Chesapeake Bay
- SCUBA Camp: Earn “Open Water Diver” SCUBA Certification and your SCUBA Merit Badge
- PEX: Take your adventure to the next level with the adrenaline-fueled Pipsico Experience
Summer Adventure Programs are almost full. Sign up today so you don’t miss out on your adventure!
Scout Night with the Edenton Steamers
July 2
Tickets are now available for Scout Night with the Edenton Steamers! Join us at Historic Hicks Field in Edenton, NC to cheer on the Steamers as they take on the Virginia Beach Sea Dogs. Admission packages include a ticket, a patch, and a picnic meal consisting of a hamburger, a hot dog, chips, and a drink for $15. There is an opportunity to sleep on the field following the game – camping vouchers are available for an additional $5 each. For questions, please contact Brian Chappell at bchappell14@gmail.com.
Popcorn Training
July 5 and July 12
Join us to learn about the 2022 Tidewater Council Popcorn Sale! This popcorn training is designed for both new and returning popcorn kernels. We will focus on what is new for this year’s sale, best practices, and opportunities that can benefit your unit. For those who attend in-person, we plan to have promotional items available for pick-up.
There are two training dates available, and both trainings will be offered both in-person and virtually. The same information will be covered at each session, so pick the date and location that is best for you! If you choose to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be sent one week prior to the training date.
Cub Scout Family Resident Camp
July 29-31
Resident Camp at Pipsico Scout Reservation is an overnight camping experience for the whole family. Cub Camps are open to every level of Cub Scouting, plus siblings, family members, and den chiefs.
Pipsico is the perfect spot for your family to have a great outdoor adventure. It has 916 acres of land and one and a half miles of unspoiled beachfront on the banks of the James River in Surry County, Virginia. It is home to bald eagles, blue herons, wild turkeys, deer, and much more. On the beach you will find fossilized remains of sharks and whales amongst shells and fossils pouring out of the cliffs on the beach. Facilities include an air-conditioned dining hall, a swimming pool (with handicap access), shower and latrine facilities, a fully equipped health lodge, a trading post, shooting ranges, and more.
Discover your adventure this summer at Pipsico!
Scouting for Blood Drive
August 2
Did you know that one donation of blood can save up to three lives? Or that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood? Tidewater Council is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive through the Pint-Size Hero program. This program introduces youth to the components of blood and the importance of blood donation. Scouts have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership by recruiting blood donors, hosting drives, and engaging in the community.
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
WHERE:
Tidewater Council
Mary Jayne Breeden Council Service Center
1032 Heatherwood Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
TIME:
1-6 PM
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:
There are two easy ways to schedule your appointment:
1. Visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “TidewaterBSA” in the “Find a Blood Drive” field.
2. Make your appointment on the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.
CONTACT:
Nicole Moga
704-564-5565
Nmoga149@yahoo.com
Wood Badge Critter Picnic
August 6
Registration is now open for the Wood Badge Critter Picnic on August 6, 2022 at Camp Moonyah in Chesapeake. All Scouters, Wood Badgers, and families are welcome. Enjoy food, fun, and fellowship while learning about how Wood Badge and NYLT can benefit your unit’s program.
Three Rivers Fall Kickoff Potluck
August 11
Join Three Rivers District for a special District Roundtable Potluck on Thursday, August 11 at 7 PM at Deep Creek Baptist, 250 Mill Creek Pkwy., Chesapeake, VA 23323. Kick off the start of the program year with food and fellowship!
Powder Horn
September 9-11 and September 16-18
Powder Horn is a resource course designed to introduce Scouting’s adults and youth to the exciting outdoor and high-adventure program possibilities for their unit. The ultimate goal is for the participants to leave the course with a list of ideas to help their program, along with the contacts and resources needed to implement them.
Participant Requirements
- Must be either:
- An adult registered in BSA, fully trained for their position
- A youth 14 years old (or 13 years old and have completed 8th grade) by the start of the course, AND have unit leader approval, AND have taken ILS for their unit type
- Must have completed and submitted training certificates for:
- Youth Protection Training
- Hazardous Weather
- Safety Afloat
- Safe Swim Defense
- Climb On Safely
- Must submit current, completed Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) Parts A, B, and C
- Must submit proof of swim classification (any level is accepted)
Princess Anne District Fall Camporee
October 21-23
Are you ready to Escape to the Wilderness? Adventure on to the Princess Anne District Fall Camporee at Camp Kiwanis, Pipsico Scout Reservation to practice skills from the First Aid, Wilderness Survival, and Pioneering merit badges. The morning will include skills instruction, with competitions following in the afternoon. Participants will receive partial completions in each of the three merit badges. The Princess Anne chapter of the Order of the Arrow will lead the Saturday night campfire.
Merit Badge Counselors Needed
The Camporee Committee is looking for merit badge counselors (MBCs) for the First Aid, Wilderness Survival, and Pioneering merit badges. MBCs will have the opportunity to help plan the activities. If you are interested, please contact Chris Noble at PASPRINGCAMPOREECHAIR@gmail.com.
Three Rivers District Fall
Camp-O-Ree & Cub-O-Ree
October 21-23
Get All Fired Up for the Three Rivers District Camp-O-Ree and Cub-O-Ree this fall. Scouts will enjoy fire safety, fire building, special visitors, and – of course – a camp fire!
If you would like to assist with the event, please contact Mike Z. at 3rcamping@gmail.com.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
November 11-13 and November 18-20
Every leader deserves a trained Scout! Youth aged 13 and above are eligible for BSA’s premier youth leadership training program, NYLT. This program is designed to help Scouts make the most of their leadership skills, to become the best leaders that they can.
The objectives of the course are to:
- Provide a toolbox of leadership skills
- Relate these skills to leading in their unit
- Instill knowledge and confidence to run the unit program
- Enhance the relationship between the Scout and the unit
- Share ideas and experiences with other Scouts
- Experience Scouting at its best
- Have fun!
The course will be held the weekends of November 11-13 and 18-20, 2022 at Pipsico Scout Reservation. If you have any questions, please contact the course director, James Carroll, at 596nylt@gmail.com.
2023 National Scout Jamboree
July 19-28, 2023
The National Scout Jamboree, Scouting’s flagship event, is one-of-a-kind. Over the course of ten summer days, tens of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America from across the country gather together to explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports, and more—in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. With 10,000 acres to explore at the Summit, there is no shortage of opportunities to build Scouting memories.
Tidewater Council is organizing a contingent to attend this awesome event in West Virginia. Youth and adult participants register at both the national site and the council site for payment. For questions, please contact Tidewater Council’s Jamboree Contingent Chair, Erich Röetz.
In Fond Remembrance
Edward "Ted" Lieland
Marine Colonel Edward Louis “Ted” Lieland, Jr. (Ret) passed away on June 13, 2022.
Ted was dedicated to the Scouting program. He volunteered for 48 years on Tidewater Council’s Executive Board. He held the position of Council Treasurer for most of those years. From 1990-92, Ted was Council President of the Tidewater Council.
Services will be held at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 2002 Laskin Road on Saturday, June 18 at 10 AM. Friends may visit with the family 30 minutes before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tidewater Council Boy Scouts of America. You may leave online condolences at www.hdoliver.com.
News
Popcorn Sale
Looking for a way to fund an awesome program for your Scouts? The annual Popcorn Sale is here to help!
Six Reasons Why Your Unit Should Sell Popcorn
- Fund your program year and defray costs for Scouting families.
- Tidewater Council offers some of the highest commissions in the BSA.
- Tidewater Council provides great prizes to reward Scouts.
- Teach Scouts salesmanship and the value of earning their own way.
- Scouts build camaraderie and learn communication skills.
- Participation in the Popcorn Sale may help Scouts meet certain advancement requirements.
Six Things Your Unit Should Be Doing Now to Get Started
- Identify the Unit Popcorn Kernel.
- Sign up for the sale at pecatonicariverpopcorn.com using Council Key 596TWC.
- Sign up for Popcorn Training.
- Develop the unit budget and fundraising goals at the unit’s annual program planning meeting.
- Set up Show & Sells.
- Plan and promote your unit kick-off.
Resources
Did your unit miss Popcorn 101 for new kernels? You can view the recording on our Popcorn Sale webpage.
Do you need help with any aspect of the sale? We have a great team of District Popcorn Kernels who are here to help you! You can find their contact information here.
Family Den Pilot Program
Tidewater Council has been accepted in the Boy Scouts of America National Family Den Pilot Program.
What does this mean?
- Current Family Packs can have gender-integrated dens from Lions to Webelos (grades K-4)
- Arrow of Light dens (grade 5) must remain gender separate to help facilitate moving into Scouts BSA
Why?
This pilot is in response to challenges Cub Scout packs have experienced, including:
- Recruiting enough leaders to have two-deep leadership in every den
- Having too few girls in the pack or den to have synergy for program delivery
- Retaining female leaders
How can a Cub Scout pack sign up to participate?
To participate in the pilot program, the pack must fill out a Family Den Pilot Program Pack Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and return it to their district executive. The committee chair and the chartered organization representative both must sign the MOU.
Once the pack turns in the MOU, the council will designate the pack as participating in the pilot. This will allow the pack to set up the dens in Scoutbook.
Scout Shop
Raingutter Regatta
With summer upon us and packs winding up the year, nothing can be more fun than Raingutter Regatta races. Combine that with a picnic and you have a super fun end of year event! The Scout Shop has just what every pack needs for successful races.
Portable Regatta raceways ($26.99) are easy and fast to assemble and can be used anywhere you have a flat surface of 12 feet. Made of heavy-duty vinyl, each raceway measures 10 feet long by 29 inches wide and includes a repair patch. For prizes we have something for everyone: the red, white, and blue medals ($2.99), the bronze, silver, and gold lanyards ($3.99), and 10-pack participation ribbons ($6.99). Kits are now $6.99 and decals $4.99. Whether you do races now or later in the summer, it’s fun for all!
NEW Water Bottles
We have some new items to add to our camping department this year. The 32 oz. “Be Outdoors” vacuum-insulated stainless steel, double-walled water bottle keeps fluid hot or cold for up to 24 hours. With a wide mouth and a clip-on handle, it’s very convenient for hiking and sells for $19.99.
Another new water bottle is our collapsible silicone 18 oz. bottle. It compacts to about the size of a 6 oz. cup, is BPA free, has an easy drink spout, comes in navy, light blue, and lavender, and sells for $13.99.
NEW Flashlights
Why stumble around in the dark when you can get one of our new flashlights? The new Ultra Superbright handheld flashlight is small, easy to carry, includes three AAA batteries, has an amplified focus lens, brightness of 40 lumens, is water resistant, and just $9.99. Another new flashlight is our Camping Lantern that can be closed and carried as a flashlight or opened and used as a lantern. It has a brightness of 80 lumens, uses 3 AA batteries and is $15.99. Our supply of these items is limited, so don’t wait too long to shop!
NEW Repellents
Looking for a Deet-free repellent? We have two new items this year, both Emma Bean products which use natural ingredients and no harmful chemicals. The PESKY Bug Away Spray repels mosquitos, no-see-ums, biting flies, gnats, ticks, and more. The 4 oz. non-aerosol bottle is $9.99. The PESKY Itch Away Gel soothes itching or pain from irritating bites, and this 1 oz. bottle is $4.99.
Scout Shop Hours
Our next holiday closing will be July 3-11 for 4th of July week.
BSA Safety Moment
It is recommended to include a BSA Safety Moment during meetings to inform Scouts and parents and keep everyone safe. Numerous downloadable BSA Safety Moments are available here.
Life Jackets / Personal Flotation Devices
A common misconception in the world of water is that life jackets and other types of personal flotation devices (PFDs) are only necessary for non-swimmers. But in both swimming and boating, U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets and PFDs can be the difference between having a fun time in and on the water and having it be your last time in the water.
Annual Program Planning
Many units plan their upcoming program year over the summer. To prepare:
- Obtain copies of the council calendar, school calendar, and chartered partner’s calendar.
- Ask youth what they enjoyed doing in the last year, what they would like to do, and what they did not like.
- Review last year’s budget to see how much items cost and pencil in the amount for the upcoming year.
Preparing the budget now helps with goal setting for the popcorn sale to ensure the unit is funded for a great program year.
Planning Resources
- Pack Committee Resources (Includes “Planning Your Pack’s Annual Program Budget” and “Pack Budget Worksheet”)
- Scouts BSA: Planning Your Program Budget
- Venturing Annual Program Planning (Includes “Planning Your Crew’s Annual Program Budget” and “Crew Operating Budget Worksheet”)
- Sea Scouts Program Toolbox
- Exploring Program Planning Meeting Guide
- Exploring Activity Library
Scout Life Subscriptions
The best time to subscribe to Scout Life magazine is on the unit’s charter renewal. But if you didn’t subscribe during that annual reregistration, you do not have to miss out. Subscribe online at www.scoutlife.org/subscribe-now. Registered Scouts and Scouters can use discount code DIRPAS to get the Scout rate (50% off a one-year subscription).
Summertime Training
Summertime is the perfect time to update training courses. In Tidewater Council, all adults’ Youth Protection Training must expire at or after the end of the charter year. Leaders who plan on renewing for 2023 must have Youth Protection Training that expires on or after December 31, 2023. Why not take the course over the summer to avoid the rush?
Are you planning to change leadership positions in the upcoming program year? If so, now is a good time to take the position specific training for the new role.
Several safety related courses need to be renewed every two years. Take a few minutes to ensure that yours are updated.
- Climb on Safely (13 minutes)
- Safety Afloat (22 minutes)
- Safe Swim Defense (26 minutes)
- Hazardous Weather (32 minutes)
- Drive Safely (1 hour) does not need to be renewed but may decrease your insurance.
Cub Cruises
Ahoy Scouts! Sea Scout Ship 42 invites you to cruise the Chesapeake Bay on their sailboat.
This is a fun-filled introduction to the Sea Scouting program for Cub Scouts and their families. Sea Scouts are part of the BSA and focus on teaching young men and women maritime skills.
Participants will take a three-hour cruise around the Chesapeake Bay, while learning about our tidal habitat and basic ship safety and operations. Each participant will receive a commemorative patch. Contact Sea Scout Ship 42 to arrange a date and time for your pack’s adventure.
Community Care Assistance
Does your family need assistance accessing community resources? Tidewater Council is a partner agency with United Way of South Hampton Roads and Albemarle Area United Way, as well as a member of the Unite Us Hampton Roads United Coordinated Network and NCCARE360. For coordinated care referrals, please contact us.
Help Wanted
ScoutReach Volunteers
ScoutReach is the outreach program of the Boy Scouts of America, bringing Scouting’s leadership and character-building programs to underserved communities. Tidewater Council currently has three ScoutReach programs, all of which are seeking volunteer support.
- The Seatack area in Virginia Beach has a monthly evening program for families with elementary-aged youth. Contact Rich Becker at 757-575-6609 or richard.becker@scouting.org if you are interested in assisting. The next session will be on Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 PM at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, and will focus on basketball skills.
- Lindenwood Elementary in Norfolk has a biweekly afterschool program for 2nd and 3rd graders. Contact Bill Lawrence at 828-582-6955 or Bill.Lawrence2@scouting.org if you are interested in assisting. This program is on summer break, but will resume in October.
- Southwestern Elementary in Chesapeake has an afterschool program. This program just began its summer break, but will resume in the fall. Contact Christina Viglietta at 757-969-2396 or christina.viglietta@scouting.org if you are interested in assisting.
If interested in learning more or helping to plan further ScoutReach efforts, please attend the ScoutReach Committee Meeting on Saturday, June 18 from 10 AM to noon at the Mary Jayne Breeden Council Service Center, 1032 Heatherwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
District Executive Job Opening
Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Today’s professional Scouters are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits, and advancement.
If you or someone you know is interested in making a difference through a career in Scouting, please contact Bill Lawrence at bill.lawrence2@scouting.org.
National Scout Jamboree Service Team
What makes a Jamboree awesome? What is the key to a world-class, life-changing experience? It’s you. If you love Scouting and being part of a high-performing team that delivers amazing experiences, then the 2023 National Scout Jamboree Service Team wants you. The 2023 National Scout Jamboree is all about moving Scouting forward.
Photographers
Want to be in the middle of the action and create lasting memories for years to come? Tidewater Council is seeking volunteer photographers to capture the excitement of local Scouting events. If interested, please contact alison.harrison@scouting.org.
Volunteer with the Membership Team
The Tidewater Council Membership Team is looking for volunteer assistance from Spanish-speaking Scouters, to speak to potential chartered partners and help form units to serve our Hispanic community.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Dave Bussiere at dave.bussiere@gmail.com or 757-575-4117.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Visit our Volunteer with Local Scouting webpage for information on additional volunteer opportunities.
Scouts in Action
Congratulations to new Eagle Scout, Tyler G. of Princess Anne Troop 499!
More than 20 students participated in the ScoutReach program at Lindenwood Elementary in Norfolk. The second and third graders learned about citizenship, teamwork, duty, and honor, all while participating in STEM and outdoor activities. A special thank you to Norfolk School Board Member and Tidewater Council Executive Board Member Carlos Clanton, Dr. Robert Johnson, Lindenwood Elementary, and all the donors, volunteers, and staff who made this program possible.
The Princess Anne chapter of the Order of the Arrow visited Fire Station 11 at their June 14 meeting. The Scouts toured the station, learned about fire fighting equipment, and fire safety – not only at home, but also in the wilderness. Thank you to Virginia Beach Fire Station 11!
Cub Scout Pack 991 celebrated its crossover ceremony on June 7. Great job, Scouts!
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