Dear Scouting Families,

February is a time to celebrate the Scouting movement and all that it represents. This year, we are especially excited to embrace the new branding name, “Scouting America”, which reflects the mission of Scouting across the nation.

More importantly, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mike White as our new Council President! Mike has been a steadfast source of guidance and support for the past few years, and we are excited to work with him in this new leadership role as we continue to strengthen our Scouting program.

Mike is an Eagle Scout and a long-time member of the Virginia Headwaters Council Executive Board, most recently serving as Vice President of Finance. He is also a member of the National Order of the Arrow Committee and has been recognized with the prestigious OA Distinguished Service Award, as well as the Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope Awards. Professionally, Mike works for OPUS Underwriting Ltd., a specialist insurance underwriting agency focused on insuring intellectual property risk via Lloyd’s of London.

As we look to the future under Mike’s leadership, we are confident that his vision, experience, and commitment will propel our Council to even greater success.

Please join us in welcoming Mike White as he begins this important journey and in celebrating the incredible impact of Scouting in our communities!

Yours in Scouting,

Sue Hart
Scout Executive