An Eagle Scout Court of Honor is a celebration of years of hard work, leadership, perseverance, service, and character development. Only a small percentage of Scouts earn the rank of Eagle Scout, making this achievement one of the most respected honors a youth can earn. The project the Scout does is the cornerstone of the… Continue reading Scout Executive & CEO attends an Eagle Court of Honor
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Scouting America, Longhouse Council Experienced Tremendous Growth in 2025
Scouting America, Longhouse Council reached great milestones in 2025 while continuing to make meaningful impacts on young people across Central and Northern New York. Longhouse Council served 2,377 youth throughout six counties spanning Central and Northern New York in 2025. Across the 117 Scout programs served, 62 young people received the rank of Eagle… Continue reading Scouting America, Longhouse Council Experienced Tremendous Growth in 2025
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
Meet 2025 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient: Senator Mark Walczyk
Senator Mark Walczyk is a dedicated American politician and a proud member of the United States Army Reserve who has been representing the 49th district in the New York State Senate since 2023. A graduate of the University of Albany, Mark began his public service journey in 2011 as a staff member for State Senator… Continue reading Meet 2025 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient: Senator Mark Walczyk
Meet 2025 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient: Dr. Chris Fortner
Dr. Chris Fortner first joined Scouting in 1978 as a member of Pack 333 in Worthington, Ohio. He completed the Cub Scouting program, earning his Arrow of Light and crossing over into Troop 333 in 1981. Shortly after this, Troop 333 merged with Troop 365 at Worthington United Methodist Church. He learned skills and gained… Continue reading Meet 2025 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient: Dr. Chris Fortner
Meet 2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient: Erik Smith
Mr. Erik Smith is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saab, Inc. From its business divisions in five states, Saab delivers advanced sensors, training and simulation, aerospace technology, signature management solutions and services, and air traffic management safety and efficiency solutions to the United States armed forces and other government agencies. Saab’s offerings… Continue reading Meet 2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient: Erik Smith
Meet 2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient: Phillip Rubenstein
Phillip Rubenstein is the president of United Radio, Inc. He is the third generation of Rubensteins to lead United Radio, having assumed the presidency from his father, Arnie, in 2005. Phil holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Rochester and worked for the Eastman School of Music as a recording… Continue reading Meet 2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient: Phillip Rubenstein