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My Scouting Story – by Jeffrey Hannam
Editor's Note: Jeffrey Hannam is organizing the first-ever Great Falls Council Scouting America Alumni Event on August 23 at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, NY. Below is his Scouting Story. Since joining Cambria Pack 8 as a Wolf Cub in 2009, Scouting has given me countless opportunities for learning, self-growth, and travel. I’ve earned the Rank of Eagle Scout, served in various...
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David Hawley Memorial Nature Pavilion Unveiled at Camp Sam Wood
by Charlotte Clark, July 2025 Great Falls Council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 19, to reveal the brand-new David Hawley Memorial Nature Pavilion at Camp Sam Wood. The pavilion is one of several upgrades to the camp property over the past year, many of which have been funded through the generous bequest of Mr. Hawley, an Eagle Scout,...
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Scouting Today – July 2025
July 2025: In this episode, Bob Confer interviews Troop 47 (Pendleton, NY) Eagle Scouts Drew Zimmerman and Dominic Campbell about the value of Scouting. Not only did they change the community with their service project, but the project also changed them. They reflect on their journey, the leadership lessons they have learned, and what Scouting means to them. Scouting Today...
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United Way Day of Action 2025 Gets Camp Gorton Ready for Summer
by Jill VanDewoestine, June 2025 Over 110 volunteers from Corning Incorporated came to Camp Gorton on June 5, 2025, as a part of the annual United Way Day of Action event, sponsored by the United Way of the Southern Tier. This is the 5th year that Camp Gorton has hosted this event. Even though rain fell for most of the...
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Eagle Scout Dominick Marino’s Project Brings Comfort and Care to Animal Shelter Cats at the Animal Care Sanctuary Cattery
By Megan Coppersmith Szerwo - June, 2025 For his Eagle Scout project, Dominick Marino of Troop 3097 (Big Flats, NY) took on an ambitious and compassionate mission: to improve the daily lives of over 150 cats at Animal Care Sanctuary (ACS), a no-kill animal shelter in Milan, PA. ACS is one of the region’s largest and most dedicated animal shelters,...
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June 2025 Newsletter
Enjoy our June 2025 Newsletter, featuring the 2025-26 Program Guide, training updates, merit badge opportunities, and more! If you would like to get our Newsletters delivered directly to your email, fill out this form. Do you have a Scouting story you'd like us to feature? Please submit your ideas to Charlotte Viscio Clark, our Marketing and Activities Director,...
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Camp Scouthaven Featured in Buffalo Spree Magazine
June 2025: Thanks to Buffalo Spree Magazine for profiling Camp Scouthaven in its May 22, 2025 issue. Author India June visited during a Cub Scout cookout and sampled a variety of campfire foods, both sweet and savory. Enjoy the article, entitled, On Cub Scouts, Campfire Cookouts, and Childhood Joy! Do you have a Scouting story you'd like us to feature?...
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Joseph Trusiak on Big Picture with Penny Wolfgang
May 2025: In a Memorial Day weekend episode of the Big Picture with Penny Wolfgang, Joseph Trusiak's Medal of Merit presentation was featured. Thanks to WBBZTV for covering this event! Penny and her crew interviewed several attendees and included portions of the award ceremony. Interviewees included: Gary Decker, CEO and Scout Executive Kevin Cross, Board of Directors Board President Joseph...
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