January 31, 2025 Scouts from around the state are invited to the Maine State House for Scouting America Day. February 21, 20259:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meet with Lawmakers At 10 AM, Scouts will be able to meet with lawmakers who will talk about their role in the government process and the difference […]
Category: Council News
Council Staff Changes
January 30, 2025 New District Executive We are excited to announce the addition of a new District Executive, Tom Miskell, Jr, to the Pine Tree Council staff!! Tom began his Scouting journey in 1986 as a Wolf with Pack 15 in Norwood, MA. He then joined Troop 1 in Islington, MA where he earned the rank […]
High Adventure Scholarship 2025
January 7, 2025 Are you a Scout looking to experience one of Scouting America’s High Adventure Bases? Check out this scholarship fund, which has been created through a generous gift from John and Isabell Lescure via the Flynn Family Foundation. This is a merit-based scholarship based on the applicant living the Scout Oath and Law. […]
Scout Executive Announcement
September 23, 2024 We are pleased to announce the selection of Gary Savignano as Scout Executive of Pine Tree Council effective November 1, 2024. Gary began his Scouting career in 1990 as a District Executive at the North Bay Council in Danvers Massachusetts. He moved on to become the Asst. Scout Executive at the […]
Leave No Trace & NEW Outdoor Ethics Committee
September 19, 2024 Outdoor Ethics Committee We are looking for folks interested in serving on Pine Tree Council’s NEW Outdoor Ethics Committee. This committee is being created to focus on bringing Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace trainings to adults and youth in Pine Tree Council, particularly focusing on training youth in units. This committee […]
Call for Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award
September 17, 2024 Do you know an extraordinary Scouter? The Silver Beaver Award is for Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within the Pine Tree Council. Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award are due no later than November 15, 2024. The Silver Beaver Awards will be presented at the Annual Council Recognition […]
Youth Protection Updates 9.1.2024
These updates are effective 9/1/2024 Accommodations The older youth Scouting America programs (Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring) encourage leadership development, growth, and independence by recommending that youth share accommodations with other youth (must be the same gender per Barriers to Abuse). However, we also recognize that exceptional circumstances may warrant a parent or legal guardian sharing […]
Where to go Camping: Kennebago Scout Camp
July 11, 2024 A Wilderness Experience in Maine’s Rangeley Area If your scout troop focuses on training and practicing scouting skills in an off-grid environment, welcome to the Kennebago Scout Camp. This wilderness camp was generously established by the Stephen Phillips Preserve and is dedicated to enhancing the outdoors activities taught by the Scouting program. […]
Scout Executive Announcement
June 27, 2024 Please join us in congratulating Matt Klutzaritz on his promotion to Scout Executive of Pennsylvania Dutch Council. Fortunately, Matt will be with us through the end of July, giving us a little extra time to put a plan together to make sure our council can carry on with business as usual in […]
Welcome New Council Staff
June 14, 2024 We have two new members joining our team. Zac Clark is stepping into the role as Camp Hinds Ranger, bringing with him a wealth of experience from upstate New York near Cooperstown. Often referred to as a “Zack of all Trades,” Zac is passionate about fishing and hunting. This marks his second […]
