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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 Amrhein, ranger, Camp Twin Echo, has been promoted…

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 beginning this recharter process, unfortunately, the amount of any increase will not be…

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 Echo, the Council could no longer continue to operate the camp and decided:…

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 development, citizenship training and personal fitness to young adults. Our communities are better…

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 held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Fairmont…

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 2, 2018 – 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 evaluation of the council’s camp properties requirements based on national criteria. “Our…

PITTSBURGH, PA – Field & Stream, one of the nation’s top outdoor retailers, and the Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America, the number one youth outdoor adventure program in Pennsylvania, today announced they have entered a one-year, exclusive sponsorship of Scouting’s membership recruitment campaign. This unique sponsorship will provide Scouting with the resources necessary to introduce Scouting,…

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 serve thousands of Scouts and adult volunteers who are members of the LDS…

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. This decision comes after years of receiving requests from families and girls. The…

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. This fee goes towards services including primary liability coverage for all…