The 1st Eagle Scout Alumni Networking Series Event was a SUCCESS

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, we hosted a wonderful inaugural night for the council’s Eagle Scout Alumni Networking Series. This series was started to help Eagle Scout’s in their communities reconnect, and utilize the skillsets and expertise from Scouting to assist in developing the communities they live in. Eagle Scouts from all over Central and… Continue reading The 1st Eagle Scout Alumni Networking Series Event was a SUCCESS

ScoutPower 2026

Scouting America, Longhouse Council, is thrilled to announce Don McPherson, a legendary Syracuse University, NFL and CFL quarterback, will be the keynote speaker for the 58th Annual ScoutPower. This premier event will be taking place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University. Dr. Warren Hilton, President of Onondaga Community… Continue reading ScoutPower 2026

Seaway Trails District Scout Launches “Pet Portrait Fundraiser” to Fund Eagle Project

Seaway Trails’ Hermon-DeKalb Scout Troop 144 Scout, Jack V., has recently had his Eagle project featured in a North Country Now article. Jack V.’s project is focused around his love for cats. After talking with the Potsdam Humane Society, he learned they are in need of cat enrichment items. He began designing a cat tree… Continue reading Seaway Trails District Scout Launches “Pet Portrait Fundraiser” to Fund Eagle Project

Celebrating Scouting America on George Kilpatrick’s Inspiration for the Nation

In honor of Scouting America celebrating its 116th anniversary, our Longhouse Council Scout Executive & CEO, Ed Theetge, talked to George Kilpatrick on his February 15th episode of Inspiration for the Nation. Joining him on the podcast were Kimberly Stanton and Eagle Sout Annaliese B. who shared their scouting journeys. In addition, they discussed the… Continue reading Celebrating Scouting America on George Kilpatrick’s Inspiration for the Nation