Scouting America Longhouse Council is excited to announce the expansion of our Jamboree Contingent to a Full Family Troop! The Contingent will be taking both young women and men to West Virginia’s Becthel Summitt Reserve from July 22nd to July 31st. The decision was made to expand the contingent when interest increased, and the waiting… Continue reading National Jamboree 2026
News & Updates
Popcorn Symposium
This morning, Scouting America Longhouse Council held its Popcorn Symposium to review 2025 Popcorn Sales and discuss our upcoming 2026 Sale. The Committee discussed the Pros and cons of the season and the common challenges the Units faced. Postives Need to fix In all, the group felt that the 2025 season was a success. A… Continue reading Popcorn Symposium
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
Kimberly Stanton Selected as Chancellor for University of Scouting, 2026
Syracuse, NY – The Longhouse Council Training Committee is pleased to announce that Kimberly Stanton has been selected as Chancellor for the Council’s 2026 University of Scouting Training. In this role, Kimberly will lead the planning and execution of this keystone Council training event. Kimberly is Cubmaster of Pack 208 and Committee Chair of Troop… Continue reading Kimberly Stanton Selected as Chancellor for University of Scouting, 2026
Units with Sales Growth
Congratulations to Seaway Trails Pack 55 and Crossroads Troop 117 for having the most significant increase in sales for the 2025 Popcorn Season. Pack 55 led the way with a 29% increase in sales over 2024, followed by Troop 117 with a 28% increase. Both Units ran aggressive campaigns from the very beginning, which paid… Continue reading Units with Sales Growth
Popcorn 2025
2025 Popcorn Seasons Wrap-Up As the 2025 Popcorn Seasons draw to a close, we’re finalizing all numbers and commissions. However, we can share some exciting updates about this year’s results. District Rankings Towpath District Towpath made an impressive leap from third place to secure the second spot. This marks a significant achievement and reflects the… Continue reading Popcorn 2025
Hockey Night!
Scouting America Longhouse Council and the Syracuse Crunch Please join us for THREE evenings of action and fun with the Syracuse Crunch. December 13th: Hartford Wolf Pack January 3rd: Wiles-Barre/Scranton Penguins March 13th: Lehigh Valley Phantoms To order tickets, contact Giancarlo Romano at 315-473-4444 ext 125 or gromano@syracusecrunch.com. You can also order at www.syracusecrunch.com/SCOUTS promo… Continue reading Hockey Night!
2025 Military Appreciation Night with the Syracuse Crunch
Scouting America and Syracuse Crunch Hockey: A Night of Gratitude On a memorable Saturday night, the Scouting America Baldwinsville Units, led by Troop 80, gathered to participate in the Syracuse Crunch Hockey Military Appreciation Night. This special event was a heartfelt tribute to honor and express gratitude to the brave individuals who have served and… Continue reading 2025 Military Appreciation Night with the Syracuse Crunch
Pack 55 visit Watertown Fire Department
Thank You, Watertown Fire Department Scout Pack 55’s Memorable Visit A heartfelt thank you to the Watertown Fire Department for graciously hosting Pack 55 last night! Our Scouts had an incredible experience that they will cherish for years to come. Learning About Firefighting During our visit, the Scouts were thrilled to learn about the various… Continue reading Pack 55 visit Watertown Fire Department