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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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
Growing Scouting in the City: A Summer of Connection and Impact
SYRACUSE – This summer, Longhouse Council executive board members, volunteer Scouters, youth leaders, and professional staff showed up in full force across the city to connect with families, share the spirit of Scouting, and spotlight the opportunities Scouting America offers young people right here in Syracuse. In 2024, we proudly launched two new Cub Scout… Continue reading Growing Scouting in the City: A Summer of Connection and Impact
Onondaga County and City of Syracuse Proclaim February 8th as Scouting America Day
This week, Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse proclaimed Saturday February 8th, 2025 as Scouting America Day. This comes as we celebrate the 115th anniversary of our organization and as we officially change our name to Scouting America. On Monday February 3, County Executive Ryan McMahon visited a meeting of Pack 120 and Troop… Continue reading Onondaga County and City of Syracuse Proclaim February 8th as Scouting America Day