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What Is an Eagle Scout?
Each year, bright, capable, and goal-oriented ten-year-olds all over the US join a geographical council of the Scouting America and ascend through many of its 13 total ranks, from Bobcat to Star or Life Scout. Yet only about 2% of all Scouts attain the Eagle Scout...
Things To Know About the Order of the Arrow
Many people are familiar with the Boy Scouts of America and even with some of the various ranks that Scouts can attain as they grow and develop as members of their local chapter. But did you know that just as students who earn excellent grades in high school can join...
Things To Know About Boy Scouts Fundraising Events
Whether your child is new to the Scouting America or has long been a member, the next fundraiser is never far away on the calendar. Here’s what you need to know about one of the most time-honored elements of the Scouting...
Ways Kids Can Help the Planet on Earth Day
The first Earth Day was announced in 1970 in response to increasing air pollution caused by leaded gasoline and unregulated industrial practices in the US. It garnered bipartisan support and led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as...
MAKING MOVES IN SCOUTING
It is always nice to share good news. Please know that Alan Parks has accepted the position of Deputy Scout Executive in our Laurel Highlands Council. As you know, Alan is a valued member of our team and our Chief Operating Officer. As we move forward in growth, Alan...
SPRING OF SERVICE: 2021 SCOUTING FOR FOOD CAMPAIGN
FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: June 7, 2021Lyndsay SeibelScouting America, Laurel Highlands Council412-325-7926Lyndsay.Seibel@scouting.org Spring of Service: 2021 Scouting for Food Campaign Pittsburgh, PA: You might have heard about Summer of Service. But how about...
TEN CUB SCOUTS AWARDED: SUPERNOVA
New Sewickley, Pennsylvania: The Scouting America developed the STEM Nova Awards program to excite and expand a sense of wonder in our Scouts. By working with an adult counselor or mentor, the various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM...
BOY SCOUTS: CHARTING A NEW PATH TO CONNECTIONS
(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 MCGREGOR SELECTED AS SCOUT EXECUTIVE/CEO OF LAUREL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL
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...
NEW ADVENTURES AWAIT! MOULDS RETIREMENT
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,...
