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 […]