2026 Silver Beaver Award Recipients
January 23, 2026
Congratulations to 2026 Silver Beaver Award recipients:
John Athayde and Adam Sowers
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a Scout council can bestow. Introduced in 1931, it is awarded for distinguished service within a council by registered adult Scouters of exceptional cha...
NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award: Will Hill
January 23, 2026
The Outstanding Eagle Scout Award is presented by the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) to an Eagle Scout who has demonstrated distinguished service to their community upon the recommendation of their local council. The award recognizes Eagle Scouts for remarkable achievements well beyond thei...
Monticello Minute: January 27, 2026
January 23, 2026
by: Ed Murphy, District Chair
Advancement Notes - The End of an Era
After about 15 years of service, Jay Fox has stepped down as the Eagle Project reviewer for the Monticello District. In that time, he reviewed essentially every Eagle Scout project in the Monticello District. We estimate J...
Mountain Valley Minute: January 27, 2026
January 23, 2026
by: Jeff Teagarden, District Chair
Greetings Mountain Valley!
Happy New Year!! Yes, yes, it's the end of the month; but it's still the beginning of what is to be a great year in scouting!!! Who has been observant enough to realize I've added an additional exclamation mark each sent...
Gone Home: Dr. Tom Carter
January 23, 2026
Dr. Charles Thomas Carter
March 24, 1960 - December 22, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Carter family as we mourn the passing of former Council Commissioner Dr. Tom Carter. A graduate of Brigham Young University and the University of Utah School of Medicine, Dr. Carter dedicat...
NESA Eagle Scout Scholarships
December 28, 2025
The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) will award nearly $500,000 in scholarships in 2026 to deserving Eagle Scouts to help continue their educational adventure in an undergraduate program, associate degree program or skilled trade program. The application window is open now through January 31,...
Winter Swim 2026
December 28, 2025
The 2026 Winter Swim will be held on Sunday, January 4 at Fork Union Military Academy and is open to all Scouts (and Scouters for the training session) in VAHC.
The VAHC Aquatics Committee will be offering Swimming Merit Badge, Lifesaving Merit Badge, Scouts BSA Rank Advancement, Pack Program (one ...
2026 Camp Shenandoah Work Days
December 28, 2025
Kick off the new year by giving back to Camp Shenandoah! We’re starting January with a Camp Work Day on Saturday, January 3, and we’d love to see you there.
The major project for the day will be removing the old rifle range bridge—a big task made easy with plenty of helping hands. Whether you...
Short Term National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP)
December 28, 2025
Scouting America created the short-term NCAP program to ensure all council- organized overnight camping activities, not just long-term camps, meet national standards for quality and safety. The program helps councils improve their short- term camps by providing comprehensive guidelines and a framewo...
The Eagle’s Flight: Celebrating the VAHC Class of 2025
December 28, 2025
Within the Virginia Headwaters Council, the "Eagle Trail" is more than just a path—it is a rigorous journey of character, skill, and persistent leadership. This month, The Tributary is honored to celebrate 82 Scouts across our Council who have successfully navigated that trail to earn the rank of ...
