Updates to the Trail To Eagle Process

Recent changes have been made to the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook that Scouts and leaders need to be aware of.  The changes have been highlighted on our "Trail to Eagle" web page HERE.

You can also attend a FREE Life to Eagle Seminar on January 9th.  Pre-Registration is required to attend.  Details are HERE on nepabsa.org

For other questions on the process, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2011 Northeastern Pennsylvania Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner Honoring Scouting’s Greatest Resources . . . Our People

On November 4th, The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, BSA, honored four outstanding Scouters with the Silver Beaver Award.  This is very distinguished and restricted national award is presented annually by the Council for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth.

This year’s honorees are:

Sheila Bender – Troop 106, Mountain Top;
Mike Jurkowski – Troop 1, Honesdale;
Ray Staudenmeier – Two Mountains District; and
Bill Fiore – Troop 251, Clarks Green.

Also presented were two Venturing Leadership Awards.  Honored with the awards were Cara Specoski and John Sepcoski for their unending support in developing and promoting the Venturing program in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to all our honorees.

You can now enter your service hours at http://scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence. Scroll down the page to see the link on the right hand side. Users of www.goodturnforamerica.com will be redirected to the Journey to Excellence page. If you have any questions, please contact the Scout Service and Training Center.