Staff Announcement 6/4/25
Dear Greater Hudson Valley Council, It is with mixed emotion that I announce our Council Development Director, Betheny Mills, has decided to leave the Council. Betheny has served the Westchester Putnam & Greater Hudson Valley Council since January 2018. During her tenure, she has helped guide the Council through budget shortfalls, the pandemic, the national […]
S.A.F.E.GUARDING YOUTH
New Required Training: Safeguarding Youth Scouting America has launched the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT)—now mandatory for all registered adult volunteers and a joining requirement for new adult members. Course Overview Title: Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Languages Available: English and Spanish Platform: my.scouting.org Completion Requirements: Complete all course lessons Score 80% […]
GHV Program Fee 2026
December 5th, 2025 Update: Please take a moment to review this letter from the Greater Hudson Valley Council’s Program Fee Taskforce Committee. It provides an update on our council’s current progress, the work being done to close the budget gap, and the positive steps we’ve taken since announcing the new program fees. We appreciate your […]
Frank Gaynor Memorial Scholarship Frank Gaynor proudly served as an active-duty officer with the NYPD and was a first responder during the 9/11 attacks, participating in rescue and recovery efforts. A devoted Scouter for 43 years, Frank passionately believed in the values Scouting instills in young people. He served as the beloved Scoutmaster of Troop […]
New Adult Application Process
Plan Ahead When Submitting Adult Applications Scouting safely remains out top priority and beginning March 4th, 2024, the Boy Scouts of America will enact a new adult application process. The updated process requires that the results of a Criminal Background Check (CBC) must be received BEFORE a new adult volunteer can assume a leadership role. Once an […]
