February 8th is the 100th annivesary of the Boy Scouts of America.  How will you celebrate? 

Wear a Scout pin to work. 
Make your Facebook profile picture a photo of you in uniform (current or dig out an old photo). 
Put a fresh Scouting bumper sticker on your car. 
Put up a sign or poster in your store or office.

Key components of the anniversary:   

National Hall of Leadership – February 8, 2009 through April 2, 2010  

The National Hall of Leadership is a one-time 100th Anniversary opportunity for anyone to recognize outstanding Scouts, leaders, or any living person who has served as a Scouting volunteer for extraordinary differences they have made in the lives of others through their leadership. Rick Bragga is chairing the anniversary committee. Nominations are to be submitted on-line, click here.  Read more>>

Alumni Connection     

Reconnect with Scouting.  Join the 100th Anniversary Team and help us celebrate.  Help is needed to carry out the programs below.  There will also be a patch earning program centered around the BSA's 5 core values:  Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement and the Outdoors.  More will be posted on this soon.   Read more>>

Generations Connection  

Celebrate or start your Scouting family tree and plant a tree on Arbor Day 2010 (April 30th).   Read more>>

Adventure Base 100 - The outdoor exhibit will be set up at the base of the Washington Moument in Washington DC July 25 through August 5th.   

The exhibit will include a travelling lodge; thrill wall, experiental lodge, go dome, information and recruiting tent, BSA store tent and sponsor tent(s). 

Local Celebration - Scout Bash 100 
June 5, 2010

The Heart of Virginia Council will partner with Kings Dominion to hold a Super Event at the park.

There will be three main components to the event:

1. We will be showcasing Scouting to the general public with demonstration booths inside the park. Scouts and leaders will be able to purchase tickets to Kings Dominion at a great discount. Plan now on what your Pack, Troop or Crew would like to demonstrate.

2. Camping will take place on the old air field next to the park. The council held a camporee there in the 1990's.

3. Evening stage show.

Read more>>

A Year of Celebration   

Program participants will earn recognition for making a difference in their communities due to their dedication to five of Scouting’s core values: Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors. Participants will be able to earn a 100th Anniversary commemorative patch. A Year of Celebration will take place from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. The program is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Scouting alumni. Read the patch requirements to learn more.

Grand Centennial Parade in Washington D.C. - July 25, 2010

National Scout Jamboree - Stage Show Simulcast - July 31, 2010

The Jamboree is the signature event of the anniversary.  July 26 - August 4, 2010 .  A Shining Light Across America - our 100th Anniversary birthday party, will be a nationwide (and worldwide) webcast of the 2010 Jamboree arena show on July 31st.

100 Years of Scouting national council website - www.scouting.org/100years. 

Includes video explanations of many of these components. 

BSA State License Plate for Virginia

The National Capital Area Council is partnering with us to make this a reality in time for the 100th anniversary. Complete the interest survey online.

Get in the Game

Geocaching is a growing treasure hunt using gps units.  Units and individuals are encouraged to create and place caches and travel bugs celebrating the anniversary of the BSA.  Letterboxing is the low tech original clue based adventure and does not require gps units.  There are over 100 boxes and caches in the Richmond area.  Try both.  Stay tuned for more. 

100 Units for the 100th

The council plans to organize 100 new Boy Scout Troops, Cub Scout Packs and Venture Crews to creat more opportunities for youth to join Scouting during the centennial celebration.   41 have been organized.

Local Speakers Bureau

We have a small but growing group of people who will tell our story at civic club meetings and other group gatherings.  

Charter Presentations

Each year, a unit's charter should be presented to the Institution Head during a large gathering of the organization like a church service or civic club meeting.  Be sure to do this in 2010 during Scout Sunday, Scout Sabath, or other significant event.  Stay tuned for a simple script and links to Scout Sunday resources.