Skiing at Timberline! The annual Troop 521 ski trip is planned for Friday February 10th (5:45 pm) through Sunday February 12th (7:00 pm). This year we will "go West" to Davis West Virginia and the Timberline Ski Resort. Timberline has a "bunkhouse" for camping and will provide all ski equipment needed. The trip is limited to 30 individuals. (sign in for more info)

The 2013 National Scout Jamboree will be held at the Summit in West Virginia in July of 2013. Applications are now being accepted for participants in the Heart of Virginia Council’s eight contingent Troops. To be eligible to participate in this first of its kind Jamboree scouts must (1) be at least 12 but under 18 years old on July 1, 2013. (2) be 1st class or above in rank and (3) have their scoutmaster's approval. The Heart of Virginia Council fee is $1200. Council payment plans are available.

All OA members need to make sure their OA dues are up to date. 2012 Dues were due January 1 to the Nawakwa Lodge. Please use the attached dues form and send payments directly to the BSA Council service center.

Attached are the latest merit badge assignments from the Winter Camp Director. Additional updates will be posted as they are received.
Scouts attending Winter Camp will need to have medical information on file. Please fill out the attached BSA medical form (parts A and B). No doctor visit is required.

We still have 6 scouts that have signed up for Winter Camp that have not signed up for merit badges! Please do this ASAP. The sooner we can send in your selections, the better the chance of you getting what you want. The schedule and merit badges that are available are attached.

A big THANK YOU goes out to all of the families that participated in the “Toy for Tots” new toy collection at the Troop Christmas party. All of the donated toys were delivered to the Marine Corps Reserve training center in south Richmond in time for distribution to local needy families.