We have been informed by the Dutchess and Putnam County Departments of Health that no overnight camping is allowed at our properties by order of the Governor. Both Departments have informed us that allowing camping at any of our properties is a violation of the Executive Order and of Department of Health Guidance. Violation of these […]
GHV Leadership
Greater Hudson Valley Leadership Team Council Officers Board Chair – Paxton Louis Council Commissioner – Gregg Dick Executive Vice Chair – Benjamin Mills Treasurer – John Tripodi Vice Chair of District Operations – Donald Schreeck Vice Chair of Development – Howard Hellman Vice Chair of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion – Michael Peterson Vice Chair of Marketing- Jann Mirchandani Vice Chair of Membership- […]
OA Election Update
Unit Leaders, The members of Ktemaque Lodge 15, Order of the Arrow, hope you and your unit members have been well during the current health crisis. The COVID-19 shut down caused many units to miss their opportunity to conduct OA candidate elections, but we want you to know it is not too late. As units […]
Durland Read Summer Update
Unit Leader: We wanted to update you on the status of Durland Scout Reservation and Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation. Governor Cuomo has issued some new executive orders having to do with the operations of children’s camps in New York State. In consultation with the Putnam County Department of Health, it has been decided that both camps […]
Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is committed to compensating victims through its restructuring and this is an important milestone in meeting that imperative. The bar date sets a clear timeline for victims to come forward and later seek compensation from the BSA’s proposed compensation trust. We encourage all victims to file a claim and […]
Reopen
Reopening Agreement Dear Scout Leader: The Westchester-Putnam Council wants to ensure the safety of our Scouts, Leaders and Chartering Organizations. In the last several days, we have received several questions about Scouting face to face meetings and activities. We would like to be upfront with our leadership and address this now. Since March 22, 2020, […]
