September 23, 2024 We are pleased to announce the selection of Gary Savignano as Scout Executive of Pine Tree Council effective November 1, 2024. Gary began his Scouting career in 1990 as a District Executive at the North Bay Council in Danvers Massachusetts. He moved on to become the Asst. Scout Executive at the […]
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Leave No Trace & NEW Outdoor Ethics Committee
September 19, 2024 Outdoor Ethics Committee We are looking for folks interested in serving on Pine Tree Council’s NEW Outdoor Ethics Committee. This committee is being created to focus on bringing Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace trainings to adults and youth in Pine Tree Council, particularly focusing on training youth in units. This committee […]
Call for Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award
September 17, 2024 Do you know an extraordinary Scouter? The Silver Beaver Award is for Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within the Pine Tree Council. Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award are due no later than November 15, 2024. The Silver Beaver Awards will be presented at the Annual Council Recognition […]
Youth Protection Updates 9.1.2024
These updates are effective 9/1/2024 Accommodations The older youth Scouting America programs (Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring) encourage leadership development, growth, and independence by recommending that youth share accommodations with other youth (must be the same gender per Barriers to Abuse). However, we also recognize that exceptional circumstances may warrant a parent or legal guardian sharing […]
Where to go Camping: Kennebago Scout Camp
July 11, 2024 A Wilderness Experience in Maine’s Rangeley Area If your scout troop focuses on training and practicing scouting skills in an off-grid environment, welcome to the Kennebago Scout Camp. This wilderness camp was generously established by the Stephen Phillips Preserve and is dedicated to enhancing the outdoors activities taught by the Scouting program. […]
Scout Executive Announcement
June 27, 2024 Please join us in congratulating Matt Klutzaritz on his promotion to Scout Executive of Pennsylvania Dutch Council. Fortunately, Matt will be with us through the end of July, giving us a little extra time to put a plan together to make sure our council can carry on with business as usual in […]
Welcome New Council Staff
June 14, 2024 We have two new members joining our team. Zac Clark is stepping into the role as Camp Hinds Ranger, bringing with him a wealth of experience from upstate New York near Cooperstown. Often referred to as a “Zack of all Trades,” Zac is passionate about fishing and hunting. This marks his second […]
2024 Distinguished Citizens Dinner
June 3, 2024 Scouts Honor Shawn Gorman and L.L.Bean at 45th Annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner at Holiday Inn by the Bay On a pleasant spring day on May 16th in Portland, Maine, more than 200 business leaders and Scouts gathered at the Holiday Inn by the Bay for the 45th Annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner. The […]
Update on Mandatory Leader Training
June 1, 2024 Continuing with the goal of ensuring all Scouts have a trained leader, the Council Training Committee has announced the next training requirement for 2025. Before the 2025 recharter is submitted, all assistant Scoutmasters must be fully trained. This is in addition to the current mandates of required training for Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Venturing […]
Boy Scouts of America to become Scouting America
May 17, 2024 The Boy Scouts of America announced that it will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary. Read the Aaron on Scouting article […]