Council Announcements

Greater Hudson Valley Council Families:  Over the last 16 months, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has been working to achieve a settlement in its bankruptcy that resulted from thousands of abuse cases filed around the US.  The vast majority of these cases are from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, with some […]

Important Merit Badge Reminder The BSA and the Greater Hudson Valley Council require that all scouts have a discussion with their unit leader before beginning to work with a merit badge counselor. This process allows the unit leader to evaluate the scout’s readiness for a particular badge and to ensure the scout is connected with […]

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 […]

Webelos Klondike Scores —————- Best Overall: Tied for best overall effort is Pack 271 Mahopac Pack 1 Somers Den 4 Scout Skills: Displaying mad skills, a four way tie: Pack 1 New Rochelle Pack 170 Bedford Pack 2 Somers Den 5 Pack 28 Croton Senior Webelos Scout Spirit: Showing how important a positive mental attitude is: […]

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- […]

Scouting Covid19 Update 11/12/20 Recently Govern Andrew Cuomo imposed new restrictions beginning 11/13/20 to businesses that include New York bars/ restaurants, gyms, and limits on private home gatherings to 10 people or less. The Westchester – Putnam Council has received several questions about Scout gatherings and meetings.  We are encouraging the local Scouting program to […]