Two Families, Six Eagle Scouts
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Three boys in the Lennon family earned the Eagle rank. So did the three boys in the Smith family, who live behind the Lennons. Two families with six Eagle Scouts living within a block of each other in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania — a borough of 5,300 people near Pittsburgh. What are the odds of that happening?
“The chances of this are very low, something like this occurring in a very small neighborhood,” Adam Kenerwell told the Bridgeville council. “The chances of that are less than winning the Powerball lottery.” Kenerwell, the senior patrol leader of Troop 2, made a case to honor the Eagle Scouts at a Bridgeville Borough Council meeting last month. The council members obliged, voting unanimously to change the name of an alleyway between the two streets where the families live to Eagle Way. “The troop is excited about it,” says Norm Miller, Scoutmaster of Troop 2.
The Scouts in the Lennon and the Smith families make up six of Troop 2’s 69 Eagles. Larry Lennon, Jr. earned his award in 1994; Justin Lennon in 1997; Colin Lennon in 2003; Caleb Smith in 2011; Daniel Smith in 2015; and Matthew Smith earned his Eagle last July.
Troop 2 began on April 28, 1982, after the Women’s Club of Bridgeville offered to charter a Boy Scout troop. The troop gave back to the club by shoveling snow and mowing the lawn around the building. Troop 2 quickly outgrew the building, swelling to 50 members. The Rotary Club of Bridgeville-South Fayette stepped in to serve as the new chartering organization.
The troop stays active in the community, participating in the Memorial Day parade and handling flag ceremonies at the Special Olympics. Scouts also help out during the Wreaths Across America campaign, which honors fallen veterans. Many of the Scouts’ Eagle projects have supported the city’s historical society.
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For the past two years, NESA Pittsburgh has invited Eagle Scouts, Life Scouts (our future Eagles) and their parents to the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business, to hear speakers and panel discussions directed at guiding Eagle Scout careers. Whether these high school age Scouts are interested in going to college, entering the labor trades, or seeking a career in the military, NESA's Pittsburgh chapter wants to help them make an informed choice.
NESA Pittsburgh will provide that opportunity by hosting the third annual Eagle Career Day on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend this event and lunch will be provided by the University of Pittsburgh. Experienced professionals will provide insight into various opportunities and options available to our Eagle Scouts, as well as answer questions. Particular attention will be given to cost of higher education and options for financing.
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend and participate. This event has been widely praised as helpful and informative from both parents and Scouts who have participated in previous years. NESA’s goal is to help our Eagles make the best choice for their futures.
For more information and to register, click the link below.
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Save the date for the following upcoming Laurel Highlands Council special events!
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Dinner
February 15, 2018 | Fairmont Pittsburgh
For more information, or sponsorship opportunities for Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Dinner, please click the link below.
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Harry E. Mangle Dinner
February 22, 2018 | Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center
For more information, or sponsorship opportunities for Harry E. Mangle Dinner,
click the link below.
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Temple Ohav Shalom will once again be hosting Scout Shabbat on Friday, February 9, 2018. All Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and parents/guardians are invited to attend. We encourage you to extend the invitation to your units.
All Scouts should wear a Class-A uniform. There is no cost for this event. Services start at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately 40 minutes.There will be an Oneg Shabbat (Joy of the Sabbath = refreshments) following services in the social hall.
Temple Ohav Shalom, 8400 Thompson Run Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
Please register by February 5, 2018. The first 50 people who register will receive a 2018 Scout Shabbat Patch. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Loether, Jewish Committee on Scouting, at sloe...@templeohavshalom.org or 412-901-5501.
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2019 World Scout Jamboree Registration is Open!
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The World Scout Jamboree is an educational event bringing together young men and young women from around the world to promote peace, mutual understanding and to develop leadership skills. The Jamboree will feature the hallmarks of past world jamboree programs, such as the Global Development Village, the World Scout Centre, a special sustainability initiative, and the socialization elements that allow participants to make lifelong friends from around the world.
The United States Contingent is limited on the number of people that we can send to a World Scout Jamboree. While we will be able to send more to this jamboree than ever before, we expect there to be tremendous interest and encourage folks to apply as soon as possible.
Dates: July 22 ‐ August 2, 2019 (USA Participants will arrive on July 21, 2019)
Location: Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve, West Virginia, USA
Eligibility: Birthday between July 22, 2001 and July 21, 2005
Youth participants (boys and girls) must be age 14‐17.
Birthday before July 22, 2001 Adult unit leaders (age 18 and older).
International Service Team (IST) age 18 and older.
Learn more and register today by clicking the link below.
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2018 Friends of Scouting Reception
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Please be advised that the 2018 Friends of Scouting Leadership Receptions scheduled on January 30th at the Somerset Trust Company and January 31st at Camp Guyasuta have been cancelled. The Laurel Highlands Council appreciates all of our donors and volunteers. Thank you for your contributions to Scouting.
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Introduction of Scoutbook Lite
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The BSA announced it will release Scoutbook Lite, a new tool for quickly inputting advancement data, in the second quarter of 2018. This free solution will replace the current Internet Advancement platform, which will be retired.
Scoutbook Lite will feature a slick new user interface. It will be optimized to whatever device you use: desktop, tablet or smartphone. Once Scoutbook Lite is released, the Scoutbook database will become the official record of advancement for the BSA. Scoutbook Lite, as you might guess, comes from the team behind Scoutbook, the BSA’s advancement-tracking web app that has more than 1 million users.
The Lite version of Scoutbook will incorporate key elements of the paid version. Even after Scoutbook Lite is released, the Scoutbook team will continue to work on and improve Scoutbook as the full-featured application. That means you can expect frequent exciting updates.
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The Council is holding a Trainer's EDGE course on February 3, 2018.
This course will be especially useful for those serving on the training staffs of Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training and leader-specific training courses. The session will include an opportunity to prepare and conduct presentations and demonstrate skills. Trainer's Edge is intended to “train-the-trainer” on behaviors and resources while offering hands on experience in methods and media.
Information about this course can be found at the below link.
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Program Training Conference
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Laurel Highlands Council is proud to announce a special training opportunity. The Program Training Conference is designed for registered pack, troop and crew leaders and parents. We are also providing program training for Venturing youth and Den Chief Training for youths (both Venturers and Boy Scouts).
The PTC session topics range from understanding the behaviors of youth in Dens and packs and in patrols and troops to learning new ideas about how to use crafts in meetings or using an everyday item such as duct tape for a variety of emergency and
non-emergency situations. Some of the topics refer to specific levels of Scouting, for example, Making Merit Badges Memorable, but some cross levels, like Working with Your Charter Organization Representative or What Every Leader Should Know About Their District.
Learn more and register for the Program Training Conference.
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Headed to Philmont, Sea Base or taking your troop or crew on a wilderness experience?
At least one leader in your group must have Wilderness First Aid. Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. This training is targeted to Scout leaders who are taking troops or crews into the back country where medical help is more that an hour away.
Course topics are:
- Patient Assessment System; CPR; Circulatory System
- Nervous System; Respiratory System
- Fractures
- Stable Injuries
- Splints 1-Extremities
- Hypothermia
- Hyperthermia and Heat Illness
- Near Drowning
- Lightning Injuries
- Wounds and Burns
- Anaphylaxis
- Lifting, Moving Extrication
- Patient Carries
- Back-country Medicine
The course begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday with program and training from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Sunday. You are welcome to stay at camp on both Friday and Saturday night. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. If you stay at camp on Saturday, you will be responsible for your own dinner. All participants must be at least 14 years of age and have completed CPR/AED Training prior to the start of the course.
The course is limited to 20 participants.
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Made possible through the generous donations of individuals who believe that every Scout should have the opportunity to attend summer resident camp, the Laurel Highlands Council is able to offer financial assistance to Scouts in need. Camperships are capped at 50% of a Scout’s camp fee. Youth applicants only. Camperships may not be applied to day camp or NYLT.
Applications must be received no later than MARCH 1, 2018 for consideration.
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Wonderful Winter Adventure Awaits
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Participants in Winter Adventure learn to camp comfortably in cold weather, and enjoy Philmont's beauty in a way few others have. Crews snowshoe to their camp, sleep in tents or snow shelters, and participate in a variety of activities. Offerings include cross country skiing, snow shelter building, completing requirements for Scouting awards, Venturing awards, and merit badges. In the event of limited snow, other activities such as hiking, climbing, shooting sports, and mountain biking will be offered.
Winter Adventure expeditions take place from late December through March, with discounted rates on holiday weekends and spring breaks. Opening weekends and holiday weekends fill up fast due to their discounted rates.
Click the link below to learn more about the Winter Adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch.
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