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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 “Spring of Service?” This year the Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council (LHC) hosted its 35th annual Scouting for Food (SFF) and Chow Wagon Campaign.…

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 and discover how fun and fascinating STEM can be. During a Blue…

(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 young people because it can play a significant role in developing essential personal…

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 council as a Field Director. He left Omaha, Nebraska to become the Development…

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, Laurel Highlands Council. Sharon has had a long and successful Scouting career. Beginning in Peoria,…

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 Scouting America councils to review their best practices. From…

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 bar date was set for November 16, 2020 ¬– the deadline for submitting claims…

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 concern by many in our communities. As we all know, the information coming to…

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 national organization of the Scouting America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to achieve two key objectives: equitably compensate victims who were harmed during their time in Scouting…

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 Jr. Service Award. The Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award is a national recognition…