Scouting families, volunteers, alumni and other supporters now have another way to help strengthen youth programs across Central and Northern New York. Through the Giving Back Program offered by The Outdoor Outpost, shoppers can purchase hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor products while supporting the Longhouse Council. When customers shop through the Longhouse Council’s participating link… Continue reading The Outdoor Outpost is Supporting Scouting One Purchase at a Time with their Giving Back Program
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Liverpool Scout Spearheads the Building of Lori Bresnahan Memorial Bookshelves
Thirteen years following the tragic passing of beloved Syracuse-area teacher-librarian Lori Bresnahan, Liverpool teen Jack Walsh continues sharing her passion for children literature through his Eagle Scout Service Project. Working in partnership with the Liverpool Central School District and Liverpool Public Library, Walsh designed and built 13 custom teal bookshelves to celebrate Bresnahan’s legacy and… Continue reading Liverpool Scout Spearheads the Building of Lori Bresnahan Memorial Bookshelves
Katherine Beuchel: An Eagle In Your Neighborhood
Carrier Corporation has always been the home of pioneers. Its most famous pioneer, of course, is Willis Carrier, the inventor of modern air conditioning. Carrier’s history also includes Margaret Ingels, the first woman to receive a professional degree in mechanical engineering and only the second woman engineering graduate in the United States. In 2023, Carrier… Continue reading Katherine Beuchel: An Eagle In Your Neighborhood
Matt Read: An Eagle In Your Neighborhood
When most people think of Scouting, they think of the milestones: earning a merit badge, advancing in rank, reaching Eagle Scout, etc. But for Matt Read – an Eagle Scout, former advertising executive and marketing professor at Le Moyne College, and now co-host of the PBS cooking show Spatchcock Funk – one of Scouting’s most… Continue reading Matt Read: An Eagle In Your Neighborhood
William Mattar: An Eagle In Your Neighborhood
If you live in Western or Central New York, you can probably finish the phrase “hurt in a car, call…” because William Mattar is widely recognized as one of the leading motor vehicle accident attorneys in New York State. He has helped thousands of clients with their serious injury motor vehicle claims and built a… Continue reading William Mattar: An Eagle In Your Neighborhood
ScoutPower 2026 Raises over $625,000 to Support Scouting Across Central and Northern NewYork with Honoree Ryan McMahon and Keynote Speaker Don McPherson
SYRACUSE NY (MAY 28, 2026) – Scouting America, Longhouse Council shares the resounding success of the 58th Annual ScoutPower, held in the JMA Wireless Dome with honoree County Executive Ryan McMahon and keynote speaker, legendary Syracuse University and NFL quarterback, Don McPherson. Chaired by Dr. Warren Hilton, President of Onondaga Community College, utilized his tremendous… Continue reading ScoutPower 2026 Raises over $625,000 to Support Scouting Across Central and Northern NewYork with Honoree Ryan McMahon and Keynote Speaker Don McPherson
Scout Executive & CEO attends an Eagle Court of Honor
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
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