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In the Media.
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.
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE!
Jerry Gaughan is moving to the Boy Scouts! Executive Director of the St. Anthony Charitable Foundation, Jerry Gaughan, is taking his fundraising skills to the Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council as the Chief Development Officer. Jerry has a very long and...
PROGRAM FEE
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...
BANKRUPTCY UPDATE
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...
COVID-19 MEETING NOTICE
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...
AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM LAUREL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL
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...
31ST ANNUAL WHITNEY M. YOUNG JR. SERVICE AWARDS DINNER
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...
CAMP TWIN ECHO RELEASE 1/2020
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...
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...
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...
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...
