Council Announcements

Greater Hudson Valley Families, The Greater Hudson Valley Council received the following communication from Scouting America at the same time it was released publicly. Our council leadership is reviewing the information and will be gathering clarification so we can provide accurate guidance to our volunteers and families. We expect to share additional information and respond […]

A New Three-Year Strategic Plan for the Greater Hudson Valley Council The Greater Hudson Valley Council Executive Board has approved a new 2026–2028 Strategic Plan to help guide our work over the next three years. This plan is focused on keeping youth safe, supporting volunteers, offering programs families want, strengthening our camps, and being financially […]

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Scholarship on-line portal now open for applications on December 1, 2025 The National Eagle Scout Association offers four unique college scholarships for Eagle Scouts. Please note you must be a member of NESA to apply. Applications must be submitted through the on-line portal from December 1, 2025 to January 31, […]

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 […]

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% […]

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 […]