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(And It’s Good News for Girls) Belonging—the desire to belong to something larger than ourselves—is a fundamental human need. Science has shown that our desire to belong begins in infancy. It’s well-documented that belonging to a group is beneficial to children and...

Todd R. McGregor has been selected to serve as Scout Executive/CEO of the Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America effective May 1, 2021. Todd began his Scouting career in the Mid-America Council, in Omaha, Nebraska as a District Executive. He also served the...

Sharon M. Moulds, Scout Executive/CEO of Laurel Highlands Council Retirement Pittsburgh, PA (January 25, 2021) – Over the past 35 years, Sharon M. Moulds has served the Scouting organization. On January 31, 2021, Sharon will officially retire from Scouting America,...

Dear Scouting Families, We hope that this email finds each of you well and still Scouting at Home. Over the past few months, Laurel Highlands Council has been evaluating all aspects of the Scouting program. Work has been and is still being done to research all...

Pittsburgh, PA -- As you know, the national organization of the Scouting America filed for bankruptcy earlier this year to equitably compensate victims of past abuse and ensure that Scouting’s mission continues. The bankruptcy case recently reached a milestone when a...

Pittsburgh, PA (March 12, 2020) -- Good Afternoon Scouting Family, The health, safety and well-being of our Scouts, Leaders, families, and staff is our number-one priority. As COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its impact continues to evolve, we are cognizant of the growing...

TO: Our Scouting FamilyFROM: Laurel Highlands Council Key ThreeDATE: February 18, 2020SUBJECT: An Important Update from the Laurel Highlands CouncilLINK TO: General FAQ, Whiteboard video, Milestones page Dear Scouting Community, Today, the...

Pittsburgh, PA (February 18, 2020) – Over the past 30 years, the Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America has honored a wide array of individuals, institutions, and even local businesses for their service to Scouting by presenting them with the Whitney M. Young...

Pittsburgh, PA (January 1, 2020) -- On Thursday, January 30, 2020, the board of directors of the Laurel Highlands Council (LHC) approved the sale of Camp Twin Echo, located in New Florence, PA. The sale of the property is expected to close by the end of May. Tony...