Council Announcements

Scout Leader: I wanted to reach out and update you about this summer at the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation. Update on Program  – Due to Staffing Issues we have had to make some very hard decisions about some Camp Programs. Aquatics – we are only going to be able to run one Waterfront at […]

Scout Leader: I wanted to reach out and update you on some important things that are happening at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation for this summer. The bridge at the North End of Brant Lake is out.  Please watch for detours.  We will send you a map before your scheduled week at camp.  Please make […]

On April 20th the ownership of Camp Nooteeming was legally transferred to Dutchess County.  The Greater Hudson Valley Council will continue to use the Nooteeming Visitor’s Center until June 30 as our Office.  We will then move to our new Service Center in Fishkill. If you have any questions about rentals or property use of […]

GHV Scouting Community: The Greater Hudson Valley Council and Dutchess County, New York have agreed in principle to terms for the sale of Camp Nooteeming to the County.  We expect the final agreement to be done in a few weeks and the sale to happen in April.  The Council Board felt this was the best […]

The New Member Coordinator (NMC) is a required position for each unit, and is instrumental in youth retention and recruitment.  But aside from that, why have a NMC?  It takes the pressure off the Cubmaster / Scoutmaster, Den Leaders, and Committee Chair so they can concentrate on running the unit and events.  They act as […]

BSA & United Methodist Church Communication Update Dear United Methodist Church and BSA Scouting Community, The United Methodist Church and the Boy Scouts of America have worked together to develop the character and values of youth through a more than 100-year relationship. The young people have become leaders in communities, education, industry, and public service. […]