As we bring 2024 to a close, I am thinking back on what has been a fantastic year. We have done a tremendous job of growing Scouting in our communities, exposing them to the values we look to teach our young people.

With one month left in 2024 it is easy to start looking towards the next year. It’s going to be an exciting one for our council as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Camp Shenandoah out in Swoope. We have a whole host of great things in the works to make this a big event, including inviting campers and staffers from years past to come out and visit this summer. We also have a lot of items in our online trading post so you can celebrate the anniversary in style!

We’ve been making a lot of progress on the commissioner front as of late and I am planning a conference for all of our commissioners on February 1st. We will use this to set goals and align ourselves with a vision of success for our council so that we can serve our units in an effective way. There is still time to become a part of the commissioner corps if you are interested in serving our units in this way, and we would be happy to have you!

I don’t have much to say this month as December is often a slow one for Scouting. I will just say that I am wishing all of our Scouting families a safe and happy holiday season. I can’t wait to see what comes in 2025 because I know it will be another great year of Scouting in the Virginia Headwaters Council, and I am looking forward to all of the excitement to come in Swoope!