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Please see below for a list of Press Releases and Media Alerts.

All national media and press inquires should be directed to pr@scouting.org. 

MEMBERSHIP FEE CHANGES

PITTSBURGH, PA – September 23, 2019 Dear Laurel Highlands Scouters, I want to make you aware that late last week we were informed that the National Council, Scouting America, is considering a fee increase for 2020. While the fee increase would be effective...

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PROPERTY UPDATE: CAMP TWIN ECHO

Pittsburgh, PA (December 9, 2019) -- The Board of Directors of the Laurel Highland Council met on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, to discuss the 2020 Council operating budget.  The Board determined that based upon operational deficits and reduced usage of Camp Twin...

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MEMBERSHIP FEE INCREASE FOR 2020

PITTSBURGH, PA – September 23, 2019 Dear Laurel Highlands Council Scouters, Thank you for your leadership, time and effort devoted to Scouting. Our program would not be what it is without the dedicated men and women who pass along our aims of character...

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30TH ANNUAL WHITNEY M. YOUNG JR. SERVICE AWARDS DINNER

Pittsburgh, PA – The Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council is delighted to recognize our 2019 Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award winners, Thomas Blank and the Pittsburgh-based law firm of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott, at the 30th Annual Awards Dinner, which will be...

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COUNCIL STATEMENT ON CAMP MASTER PLAN

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 2, 2018 â€“ The volunteer Board of Directors of the Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council as part of its efforts to increase and enhance programs and services has approved a Master Camp Plan. This plan was part of the continuing...

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COUNCIL STATEMENT ON THE BSA-LDS RELATIONSHIP

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Laurel Highlands Council is thankful for the 105-year partnership that our parent organization – The Scouting America – has enjoyed with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Throughout the years, our council has been privileged to...

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THE SCOUTING AMERICA EXPANDS ICONIC PROGRAMS TO WELCOME GIRLS

PITTSBURGH, PA - Recently, the Scouting America's Board of Directors unanimously approved welcoming girls into our iconic Cub Scout program and delivering a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout....

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SCOUTING AMERICA ANNOUNCES SEVERAL IMPORTANT PROGRAM CHANGES

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Scouting America has announced several new important changes coming to the Scouting program. Below is a recap of what was shared: The BSA membership fee will increase to $33 for all registered youth and adult leaders, effective December 1, 2017....

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SCOUTING AMERICA TO HONOR THE ZILNER FAMILY OF DIAMOND DRUGS INC.

INDIANA, PA – September 14, 2017 – The Zilner Family, owners of the Indiana-based pharmaceutical company, Diamond Drugs, Inc., will be honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award at the 2017 Partners for Scouting William Penn Reception. The event will be held on...

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