Scouts in Action
Over 200 Scouts and Scouters attended the Albemarle “The Adventurers” Cuboree at Currituck County Rural Center. The weekend included camping, fishing, shooting sports, equestrian program, emergency preparedness, bike rodeo, and leave no trace.
The Dare County lifeline helicopter landed on site to teach the Scouts about emergency preparedness. There was fun to be had by all! We would like to send a big thank you to Alex LeFevre, event chairman, and his team of adults who made the weekend event possible.
Pack 405 of Virginia Beach and Pack 382 of Norfolk represented the BSA in the Neptune Festival Parade.
Youth camp staff member Payton D. donated $1,000 to the council endowment fund with a James E. West Fellowship. After working long days all summer in the nature area and dining hall, Payton donated her entire salary – and then some – because of her strong belief in what Scouting does for young people. She dedicated the gift in honor of her fellow 2019 Pipsico staff members. Thank you, Payton, for your shining example of stewardship and generosity.
“I’m happy when I’m hiking – pack upon my back!…”
Scouts from Bayside and Three Rivers districts, as well as Colonial Virginia Council, participated in the Trek-O-Ree at Pipsico Scout Reservation. Patrols of Scouts and Scouters backpacked over three days, covering routes varying from 4 to 10 miles. The Scouts learned about wilderness first aid, emergency preparedness, pioneering, advanced knot tying and lashing, and carried and prepared meals “out in the open country.”
Each patrol completed a service project to help make Pipsico a better camp for all Scouts. After meeting the challenge of trekking, the Scouts enjoyed a Sunday brunch and awards ceremony, recognizing their achievement and leadership.
To thank Robert Stecher for his generosity in helping Tidewater Council obtain the Sage sailboat, Sea Scout Ship 42 invited him to one of their meetings aboard Sage. Robert shared stories of his sailing experiences with the Scouts.
Jeff Waller, a retired city employee of Virginia Beach Public Works, Eagle Scout, and executive board member of Tidewater Council, distributed VB Strong patches at a picnic for those impacted by the shooting in Building 2.
VB Strong is a symbol of unity and recognition that all people must come together to make a better world. We are grateful to everyone who has demonstrated compassion and togetherness, Scouts and non-Scouts alike.
Jeff has come out of retirement and returned to Public Works as a contractor to help the work of the city move forward. His efforts – in past years and today – show the meaning of being an Eagle Scout over the long haul. Thank you, Jeff, for your service to the community.
Thank you to the players and sponsors of the 2019 BSA Golf Classic! Your drive supports our youth and makes our community a better place. Thank you for making this event a hole in one!
In 2020, the tournament will be renamed the Rick Anoia Memorial BSA Golf Classic, in honor of our beloved Eagle Scout and past Council President.
Welcome to new Pack 496, which brings Cub Scouting to the Green Run area of Virginia Beach!
Dave Bussiere was honored as the top individual service challenge volunteer by Booz Allen Hamilton. Dave logged 186 volunteer hours between July 15 and September 1, more than any other Booz Allen Hamilton employee nationwide. Because of his commitment, Booz Allen Hamilton donated $1,000 to Tidewater Council.
Thank you Dave for all you do for the youth, Princess Anne district, and the council! Because of your dedication, the impact of your volunteer service expands beyond the many hours you have so selflessly given. Congratulations on this honor from your employer and thank you for your continual efforts to deliver the Scouting program to so many!
Thank you to Erika Wuest, Anne Bussiere, and Dave Bussiere! These awesome volunteers from Pack 374 volunteered their Saturday to help new families in the Scout Shop!
We want to hear from you! Send stories, photos, and videos of your Scouts in action to alison.harrison@scouting.org (with parental permission, of course).
Upcoming Events
Waterway Cleanup - October 5
Lynnhaven River Now is seeking volunteers to assist with a cleanup of Lake Windsor, which borders Mount Trashmore. This is a combined water/land cleanup, so if you have a kayak, you can bring it down. It is a great time of year to spend a day out at Virginia Beach’s most visited public park. If you or your unit are interested, contact Jeffrey Wilson at 757-502-7341.
Connect with the Rovers - October 10
Rovers is a local pilot program to introduce programming for young adults, ages 21 through 34.
Come see what we’re all about at lunch on Thursday, October 10 at 11 AM at IHOP, 4401 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Webelosree - October 11-13
Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts will spend a fun-filled weekend learning and practicing basic Scout camping skills. The Scouts will learn from experienced Scouts, Venturers, and members of the Order of the Arrow. This is a great introduction into how Scouts BSA operates, with youth-led stations using the Patrol Method.
Register through your Pack Tentaroo account by October 4. Your unit must have appropriate adult leadership according to the Guide to Safe Scouting. This is not family camp; activities are age appropriate for Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts. Please review the Guide Book for details.
Sporting Clay Tournament - October 12
Powell’s Sporting Clays, 136 Powell Road, Shawboro, NC
The Sporting Clay Tournament was postponed due to Hurricane Dorian. If you were interested but had a conflict with the September date, now’s your opportunity to enjoy this event!
The tournament will be held on October 12 at 8:30 AM. Contact Christy Cooper for more information at 208-597-6044.
Lion & Tiger Day - October 12
Lion & Tiger Day is an opportunity for the youngest Cub Scouts to enjoy one of their first outdoor Scouting experiences. This action-packed event includes archery, a nature hike, crafts, sports, and a midday cookout. This is a special, day-only event for Lion and Tiger Cub Scouts and their adult partners.
Coin Collecting Merit Badge - October 12
The Tidewater Coin Club is sponsoring the Coin Collecting merit badge at the Virginia Beach Coin Show. The program begins at 10 AM at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Please contact Brian Wierzbicki at 904-607-6973 for registration or additional information.
Davy Jones Rendezvous - October 18-20
Sea Scouts and Venturers are invited to the Davy Jones Rendezvous at Camp Durant in Carthage, NC. This is an Area event, bringing together youth from councils throughout Virginia and North Carolina.
This action-packed weekend includes a scavenger hunt, canoe tug-of-war, paddle board jousting, a no-paddle canoe race, and much more. Register through Occoneechee Council; details are in the event guide.
Jamboree-On-The-Air (JOTA) - October 19
The Portsmouth Amateur Radio Club will host a JOTA station from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the parking lot at the Ambassador Club, 364 Peninsula Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704, at the intersection of Peninsula Ave. and London Blvd. (Look for the white trailer.) Scouts will be able to communicate with Scouts in other cities or states via amateur radio. All Scouts (and their brothers and sisters) are welcome. For more information, call Carl, W4CAC, at 757-235-4813.
Fall Festival - November 1-3
Camptoberfest!
Come to Pipsico and witness the true spirit of Scouting; Scouts teaching Scouts at a fun-filled outdoor fall weekend. This event is open to all levels of Scouting and adds an additional opportunity for Cub Scout packs to Family Camp. There will be numerous general camp events including BB-guns, archery, bounce house, pumpkin carving contests, and throwing tomahawks, just to name a few. In addition to the general events, each unit is encouraged to create an activity as part of our program. Units will creatively teach a key Scouting skill or host an exciting Scouting activity. To maximize their experience, Scouts are encouraged to use their team-building and planning skills in preparation for and during the event. Choose to host a morning or an afternoon activity and spend the rest of the day participating. Guests will also be able to relax on the hay rides and enjoy excellent fall camping weather. Don’t forget to enter one of the many food cooking contests! Concessions will be served, and the camp Trading Post will be open! The guide book is coming soon.
Darden Gala - November 2
One of the most anticipated nights of the year!
Our annual Darden Gala is a fun-filled charity auction benefiting the Boy Scouts of America, Tidewater Council. Great food, games, music, and dancing!
ODU Football - November 9
Come out and cheer on the Monarchs! Tickets include postgame activities and entrance to the field following the game (weather permitting).
Tickets are available now through October 24 at the Scout Shop for $10 or $15 each.
Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow – November 16
Calling all Cub Scout leaders to save the day! Join us for Superhero Training Academy at Renaissance Academy in Virginia Beach.
Pow Wow is the best training event for Cub Scouts leaders. From games to skits, from recruiting parents to supporting Scouts with special needs, get every question you have about Cub Scouting answered. This one-day supplemental training provides a variety of den, pack, and outdoor planning courses to help manage the fun and adventure of the Cub Scouting experience. All adults interested in the Cub Scout program – den leaders, committee members, Cubmasters, parents – are welcome!
Eagle Scout Service Project Open Invitation - November 16
For his Eagle Scout service project, Jacob C. of Troop 490 will lead a group to install a marker on a deceased Scout’s grave, provide benches for the child section of a cemetery, and place flags on veterans’ graves.
Jacob invites Scout families to attend a brief ceremony and prayer service to dedicate the stone. If you can attend the ceremony on November 16 at 9:45 AM, please call 757-506-5015. The cemetery is located at 8100 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505.
Zomboree - December 6-8
A zombie outbreak will threaten civilization as we know it. The inhabitants of Pipsico City will hunker down to survive… You must band together with your closest friends to form a team of incredible skill and talent. Using your advanced Scout skills and teamwork, you must run through Pipsico avoiding the zombie hoard, eventually making your way to the sanctuary bunker that is fully stocked with supplies you’ll need to re-create human civilization.
There will be a cracker-barrel and competitions for all participants Friday evening beginning at 9:00 PM. Another cracker-barrel and an awards ceremony will take place on Saturday evening. No other food is provided, so participants should plan and bring their own meals. Event patches and recognitions will be distributed at the awards ceremony. The Zomboree is structured as a competition, “camporee” style event that will test your teamwork and Scouting skills in order to survive a zombie outbreak. Teams may compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, or simply participate for fun. This event is open to Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorers. Teams should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 youth. Teams may be composed of Scouts from the same or different units. For example, Scouts who wish to participate as an Order of the Arrow team or inter-unit team may do so. Participants may be considered youth through age 20; however, registrants aged 18-20 may register as adults if they are supporting youth in the capacity of a “BSA Adult Member.”
Cub Scout/Scouts BSA Day at Nauticus - December 7
Enjoy a day at Nauticus by participating in hands-on activities while earning award requirements! Activities include learning about ship communications, touching a shark or horseshoe crab, building an underwater robot, meeting local maritime career professionals, and more! A special commemorative patch will be available for purchase. Honor the 75th anniversary of the USS Wisconsin (BB 64) and the 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day.
Tickets are now available in the Scout Shop.
Wreaths Across America - December 14
Each December, Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 1,600 veteran cemeteries in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad. BSA units are invited to participate in this project. To register, contact:
Arlington National Cemetery: Bre Kingsbury, 619-887-9455, bkingsbury@wreathsacrossamerica.org
Suffolk Veterans Cemetery: Dean Gould, 757-869-8622, dean.gould@cawg.cap
Scout Shop News
Shop Local! The Tidewater Council Scout Shop is the only place where you can purchase official BSA merchandise and have the proceeds stay in our Scouting community.
With the new school year in full swing, customers are discovering more new merchandise than ever before! We have many items aimed at the girls, but still many uniform options for boys in both the Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA programs.
The uniform SALE is still going on through October. Buy bottoms of any kind (shorts, skorts, capris, rollup pants, long pants) and get 25% off the uniform shirt. The bottoms and shirts must be for the same program to get the discount, but if a whole uniform is needed, this is the time to get it!
New hooded zippered jackets are now in stock and perfect for fall weather. In heather red and heather gray, adult sizes are $19.99 and youth sizes are $17.99. Get ‘em while they’re hot!
Fall camping is huge in this area and we have everything you need for a fun campout, from sleeping equipment to cooking. Come in and browse our camping section. You won’t be disappointed!
Eagle boxes are back. The beautiful mahogany boxes have a black velvet lining and pewter inset with Eagle on the lid. At $49.99, this makes a memorable gift for any Eagle.
Too busy to shop? Just email polly.fugate@scouting.org or call us at 757-497-2688, and we can send any order you want by USPS.
Our next holiday closing will be November 28-30 for Thanksgiving.
Cub Cruises
Sea Scout Ships 42 and 64 are offering an opportunity for Cub Scouts to go sailing. A Cub Cruise usually lasts 2-3 hours and, depending on which boat, can accommodate a total of either 10 or 20 passengers (Cub Scouts and parents). The Cub Scouts will observe the Sea Scouts piloting the boat and performing all deck duties. Cub Scouts, under the supervision of the Sea Scouts, will take turns at the helm and learn the basics of sailing and safety at sea!
The Council Commodore, Victoria Lavarias, and the Council Boatswain, Heather T., lead Tidewater Council’s Sea Scout program. To learn more about Sea Scouts, Cub Cruises, and Day Sail opportunities for troops, crews, and posts, contact Victoria and Heather at TWCSeaScouts@gmail.com.
Let’s go sailing, Scouts!
Scouts in Need
The Rovers want to help Scouts who need assistance obtaining uniform items and handbooks. Beginning in mid-October, when you visit the Scout Shop, you will able to select a tag from the Good Turn Tree and purchase a Scout item for a youth in need.
Do any of your Scouts need assistance? Please fill out this form and send it to Alison Harrison.
Popcorn Incentives
September Winners
Pack 6 is the big winner of the September popcorn prize incentives! They turned in the largest payment for their popcorn product sales for the month of September. They will receive a Carrom foosball table!
Military donation winners, which turned in the largest monetary amount of military donations during September, will receive either a Louisville Slugger TPX catcher’s helmet or a Cox Nomad flying machine.
First place: Troop 303
Second place: Troop 462
Third place: Troop 504
October Incentives
It pays to pay on time!
Timely popcorn payments ensure that Tidewater Council is able to restock products throughout the season. And now your unit has the chance to win prizes for paying your popcorn balance and turning in your military donations! (See the flyer for more details.)
November 4 Deadline
Bring in the New Members
While most units held open houses in September, it is recommended to hold another recruiting event in October. Take this opportunity to welcome families who were busy or overwhelmed with the start of the school year last month.
Tips for Success
- Make the events fun, exciting, and interactive.
- Have a craft for kids to enjoy and take home.
- Remember to invite the family to your next meeting.
- If a family is looking for something different (different meeting day, larger or smaller unit), get their information and help them find a unit that is a good fit.
- Move yard signs around to let more people know about Scouting. Whose house is near a bus stop or a busy intersection?
- Update your BeAScout pin. Use the comments section to list joining opportunities, upcoming events, and unit accolades to generate interest in your unit.
- Take advantage of free geofencing. Simply contact your district executive with details of your recruiting events.
Paper Applications
An application sitting in the trunk of someone’s car is not a new member. A Boys’ Life subscription starts about two months after an application is processed. Don’t disappoint new families by delaying their start date. Paper applications need to be submitted to the Scout Shop (by mail or in person) within one week of the new Scout joining. Every district executive has a receipt book and can accept applications at Roundtable or while they are out and about in the district. They will submit applications to the Scout Shop on behalf of any unit.
Online Applications
Online applications are becoming more popular. New families can easily complete their children’s applications in the “BeAScout” website. Packs that have enabled the application feature are getting flyers delivered to schools (on paper or electronically) with a pack-specific QR code that goes straight to the application. Align the QR code with a smart phone camera, and the process is started – it’s that easy. The online system automatically calculates the current registration rate and cost of an optional Boys’ Life subscription. Payments can be made electronically by credit card and the national office is absorbing the credit card fees. If electronic applications are not accepted by the unit in a timely fashion, they will time out and refunds will be processed, in compliance with federal laws on retention of credit card numbers.
The method of registration is up to each family and Scouting unit. The timeliness is what new families expect and deserve.
Check the Homework
Getting applications done properly is no different than double-checking homework and making sure it’s complete. Online applications must have correct and complete information before they can move forward. Paper applications are still the staple of the program, and they take a little extra attention. There are certain show stoppers that repeat themselves with regularity. Take a look – they can be avoided.
Youth Applications
- Is the unit type and number filled in? Yes – it happens!
- Is the birth date filled in? Look at the date again, and make sure it isn’t today’s date.
- Is there a grade?
- Gender must be answered. There are a lot of gender neutral names, and no one will assume an answer.
- Lions and Tigers: The parent information, including birth date, is required. If the adult partner and Cub Scout do not live at the same address, the adult must complete an adult application and attach a valid Youth Protection Training certificate.
- Did the parent/guardian sign the application?
- Did the unit leader (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor, Skipper, or Post Advisor) sign the application? If the unit leader is not available, the only other accepted signatures are the committee chair, chartered organization representative, or executive officer.
- If Boys’ Life is marked, are fees included? Conversely, if fees are included, is Boys’ Life marked? Again, no one makes assumptions on applications.
Adult Applications
- Are all questions answered and all required spots initialed?
- Birth date must be listed.
- Gender must be filled in.
- Social Security number is required.
- Is the background check authorization signed?
- Are training certificates attached?
- Scouts BSA: If there is a boy troop and a girl troop with the same number, specify which one next to the unit number.
- Don’t confuse Scouting Magazine with Boys’ Life. All adults with paid BSA registrations receive Scouting Magazine. Adults can also subscribe to Boys’ Life – make sure to submit the fees if they elect to do so.
Checking each of these areas helps move applications forward quickly. A missed item can cause a major delay.
Camp Registration Policies
Event Registrations and Reductions
It is important for all units to understand the policy for camp events when registering for them. Camp has some extremely sought-after events that sell out quickly. When the capacity of the event is reached, no other unit can register, so they are turned away. To minimize units overbooking and then reducing numbers on the last day for reductions, the policy is: Should the event sell out, the unit will be financially responsible for the full reservation. For sold out events, units will not be allowed to reduce their numbers. If units overbook and decide to sell their extra slots, they are not permitted to profit by charging more than the original fee, and those Scouts purchasing slots will be on the roster of the unit that owns them in Tentaroo.
Camp event registration is done through Tentaroo. Units are to use their unit account in Tentaroo and not create new accounts or use personal accounts for a troop, pack, crew, ship, or post. This directly impacts the camp’s ability to identify units or place a list of individual families into a camp area as a unit. Some events allow families to attend individually if the unit is not coming, and some allow for provisional Scouts, which are Scouts attending without unit or parental leadership. Provisional Scouts are usually only permitted during summer resident camps.
Payments
Most times, full payment is required when completing the reservation. The reservation is not complete until the payment is posted in Tentaroo, and items in the cart can be superseded by another unit paying for their reservation. Once the maximum slots are paid for, there are no more to sell, even if they are in your cart. While payment can be made at the council shop or by mail, this is not recommended to events that sell out. In some cases, a partial payment may be authorized, or you can post a reservation without payment. Payments not made within 7 days of a reservation will be dropped from the Tentaroo account and be made available again for others to select.
Reductions and Refunds
For sold out events, units must contact the event chair to reduce numbers, but there will be no financial refund. Dates are provided in guide books on the last date units may reduce numbers and that there are no refunds after a given date, as pre-paid expenses will already have been incurred. There are no refunds for partial attendance of the event. Should a refund be requested otherwise, it must be done on a Council Refund Request form, which is subject to a fee for processing.
Unit Tentaroo Accounts
All packs, troops, crews, ships, and posts have a Tentaroo account to sign up for events. It is preferred and recommended that units use these accounts for registering for events. Each account has a primary and secondary contact, which the unit is able to update within Tentaroo. If new unit leadership does not have access, they can contact Pam.Vickrey@Scouting.org for assistance. Please do not create new unit accounts. Individuals can create their own accounts for registering for things like training or other single-party events. It is important to have both a primary and secondary contact, as when one person is not available, we have a backup to contact. Important event information may be sent via email to the contacts listed in Tentaroo.
Unit Fundraising
From the Guide to Safe Scouting: Page 61
Unit Fundraisers Include these safety considerations when planning a unit fundraiser:
- Money-earning projects should be suited to the ages and abilities of youth participants.
- Proper adult supervision should be provided.
- Youth should engage in money-earning projects only in neighborhoods that are safe and familiar and should use the buddy system.
- Leaders must train youth members to never enter the home of a stranger and to know whom to contact in case of an emergency.
- Youth participants should be familiar with safe pedestrian practices and participate during daylight hours only.
- Compliance requirements:
a. Check local statutes regarding solicitation rules and permits.
b. A Unit Money-Earning Application must be obtained from the local council service center.
Page 88 & 89 have the application and information. Why is this step important?
- Your unit belongs to your chartered organization and they need to know you are raising money on their behalf.
- Your district executive will confirm that your fundraiser is not in conflict with other events or units.
- It is a national requirement, as stated, “The local council is responsible for upholding the Charter and Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations of the BSA. To ensure compliance, all unit fundraisers MUST OBTAIN WRITTEN APPROVAL from the local council NO LESS THAN 14 DAYS before committing to the fundraising activity.”
National Jamboree 2021
The next National Jamboree is scheduled for July 21-30, 2021 at Summit Bechtel Reserve. Registration for Service Team (staff) is now open. Prior to applying, please review the policies found in the Resource Library and update your information on your My.Scouting account.
DisAbilities and Scouting
Scouting welcomes ALL youth. The BSA’s National Disabilities Awareness Committee estimates that one out of every six Scouts has a disability or special need. Remember that there are resources to help you best lead youth with special needs. You can find assistance in the Guide to Advancement, Scouting Magazine, and on Facebook at Abilities Digest.
Merit Badge Counselor Application/Renewal
In order to register as a Merit Badge Counselor, you will need to fill out an adult application and a Merit Badge Counselor information form. These are submitted to your district merit badge coordinator, not your unit. The coordinator will review your application and approve it before turning it in for processing. Once this is completed, you are approved to start working with the youth. The council updates the master list of merit badge counselors via Scoutbook; the next update will occur in November.
Merit badge counselors renew their registration annually. Your district merit badge coordinator will contact you to verify that you wish to continue. You must ensure your Youth Protection Training is up-to-date. If you wish to change the list of merit badges that you counsel, submit an updated MBC information sheet.
Opportunities for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Families
Beginning on January 1, 2020, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will no longer be a chartered partner with the Boy Scouts of America. We invite families to join Scouting units in their community. To help, the council has set up informational briefings:
- October 12 from 3:30-4:30 PM at Joint Use Library, Public Meeting Room, 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA
Program Fee Incentive
Units can reduce their annual program fee from $30/person to $20/person if the unit had a Friends of Scouting presentation and hits its product sales goal (including popcorn and nuts). It is not too late to have the FOS presentation – contact your district executive for assistance.
Training for Charter Renewal
Youth Protection Training
Tidewater Council requires every leader to have Youth Protection Training (YPT) that is valid for the entire registration period. For charter renewal, every adult must have YPT that expires on or after December 31, 2020. Update your training now to avoid the system slowness and outages that accompany high usage at the end of the year.
100% Position Trained
Tidewater Council has a 100% trained leader policy. Every adult is to be trained for their position. If you have not completed your position training or if you plan to change positions, please complete the applicable training courses. Most training is available online.
Hazardous Weather Training
Hazardous Weather Training is a part of position training for direct contact leaders. This course must be updated every two years. Review the FAQs for a listing of direct contact positions and more information.
Scouting Alumni Awards
Scouting Alumni & Friends (SAF) is a great way to stay connected and help more youth experience the excitement, challenges, and adventure that Scouting has to offer.
Tidewater Council’s SAF Committee is currently accepting nominations for the Council Alumnus of the Year. Please fill out the nomination form and submit it to the Scout Shop or by email no later than Friday, December 13, 2019. Questions concerning the award or eligibility should be directed to Stan Bialas.
Any Scouter or alumnus can also work toward the Alumni Award. Similar to other adult recognition knots, award applications are accepted year-round with no associated deadline. Applications may be submitted to the Scout Shop or by email. Once received, a member of the SAF committee will contact the applicant to verify and validate all requirements have been met.
Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award (ESSPY) to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout candidate through completion of an Eagle Scout project.
An Eagle Scout, their parents, or any registered BSA volunteer (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit an Eagle Scout service project for consideration. If the service project was completed within Tidewater Council, please email the nomination form and a copy of the Eagle Service Project Workbook in PDF format to the Tidewater Council NESA committee chair by January 21, 2020.
Silver Beaver Nominations
Introduced in 1931, the Silver Beaver Award is a council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service. Nominations are due to the council office by February 8, 2020.
Eagles of Tidewater Council
Eagle Scouts who earned the rank in Tidewater Council are listed on the council website. Check out the list here and please contact us if you find any missing or incorrect information.
Development Corner: Living Trusts
A satisfying commitment today, preserving control and security for tomorrow
The living trust is a popular and versatile estate planning tool. This trust is created and becomes active during your lifetime. Many people use a living trust to organize personal finances, provide for family members, and make gifts to Scouting.
The trust agreement is written to meet your needs and specifications. It keeps you in control of your assets during your lifetime and specifies how your property should be distributed after your death. A living trust can be revocable or irrevocable. Even if you have a living trust, it is still advisable to have a will. The will transfers into the trust any assets or property that have been deliberately or inadvertently omitted from the list of assets placed into the trust. A living trust can avoid probate delays, provide privacy as to how your assets are distributed (since probate documents are of public record), and they can reduce the expenses of estate administration.
These advantages should be weighed against the cost of administering the trust during your lifetime. A trust can enhance your estate planning and reduce estate taxes; however, a living trust is not suitable for everyone, and for some people it may be more expensive and burdensome than a will. To determine whether a living trust is suitable for your needs, you should consult your attorney.
As with a will, the living trust is an excellent way to make a gift to Scouting. Your gift can be any size and of virtually any asset, and you can specify the preferred use of your gift, if you choose. A provision for Tidewater Council can easily be added to your trust agreement, and it may be a specific, contingent, residual, or remainder gift.
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