Council Service Territory 12, Scouting America

04/19/2026

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04/16/2026

The councils of Council Service Territory (CST) 12 are blessed with some of the best summer resident camp programs and facilities in the world. Our camps are nestled in some of the most scenic and inspiring locations, including the tranquil shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the rolling landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, the rugged beauty of the Laurel Highlands in Pennsylvania, the breathtaking wilderness of West Virginia, and the majestic Allegheny National Forest, among other beautiful sites in the continents of Europe and Africa.

Only three of the over twenty resident camp programs will have ended by the time that the final preparations for the National Jamboree start this summer. Many of our camps will have staff members leaving early to attend the jamboree or participate in some other activities like Band Camp or fall sports team preparation events.

One goal of each camp is to provide a high level of service to their attendees regardless of what session they attend.

Please consider reaching out to the Camp Director of your council camp or other camp in CST 12 to see if you can back fill a staff position if you are not planning to attend the jamboree. Experienced and mature Scouters have a lot to offer to resident camp programs and can many times fill a critical role for the camp program.

04/16/2026

Plan to join our Growing Scouting “Culture of Growth” conferences at Philmont Training Center the week of June 14-20, 2026. We invite both new and experienced membership volunteers and professionals to join us in learning how to build highly effective growth teams, engage today’s families, and implement recruitment and retention strategies that work. This is an invitation to our Growing Scouting Conferences at Philmont Training Center this summer.
Register now at https://tinyurl.com/29cfg2mn and plan to succeed! 🎉💪🔥

04/16/2026

Following the conclusion of the 2026 CST 12 Conference, preparations are already underway for next year’s event. The next CST 12 Conference is scheduled to take place on April 3, 2027, at Camp Sinoquipe. Save the date and see you there!

03/23/2026

The registration deadline for the CST 12 Conference is 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 28.

If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here: https://scoutingevent.com/598-cst12conference

Our conference swag has just arrived—check out this year’s notebook and pen!

03/10/2026

CST 12 Draft Schedule has been updated! Please review and share this post.

03/06/2026

We are excited to share the schedule for this year's CST 12 Conference!

New this year, we have a dedicated track for Marketing to help you learn the tools to share and grow Scouting in your council. And there are plenty of other sessions to help you in your role, whether you're a commissioner, executive board member, or member of a council/district program delivery or outdoor programs team.

The cost to register is only $35.

https://scoutingevent.com/598-cst12conference

A draft of the program booklet, including detailed session descriptions, will be posted on the registration page soon.

Make plans to attend and go ahead and register for the conference on Saturday, April 11 at Camp Sinoquipe! Also please consider sharing this post on your page as well as sharing this information with your Scouting friends.

03/06/2026

⚜️🦌 Congratulations to Bob Avey of the Shenandoah Area Council of Council Service Territory 12 as our 2026 Silver Antelope Award Recipient! 🦌⚜️

Established in 1942, the Silver Antelope Award is a Council Service Territory level distinguished service award presented by the National Court of Honor. It recognizes registered Scouters of exceptional character whose dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on youth across their territory.

Bob’s commitment to the values of Scouting and his tireless service to young people truly embody the spirit of the Scout Oath and Law. His leadership continues to inspire Scouts, volunteers, and communities alike.

The Silver Antelope Class of 2026 will be formally recognized during the Scouting America National Annual Meeting Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13 in Dallas, Texas.
Please join us in congratulating Bob on this well-deserved honor and thanking him for his incredible service to Scouting and to the next generation of leaders. 👏⚜️

01/29/2026

Registration for the CST 12 Conference is now open!

https://scoutingevent.com/598-cst12conference

Make plans to join us at Camp Sinoquipe on Saturday, April 11 for another full day of Scouting updates, best practices, and networking. We are currently finalizing this year's schedule, and it will be posted on the registration webpage soon.

Please feel free to invite other Scouting leaders that you work with. Scouters who are active in planning and delivering program at the district or council level, commissioners at all levels, executive board members, and Scouting professionals will all find informative and engaging sessions at this year's conference.

The 2026 Council Service Territory 12 Conference hosted by the Shenandoah Area Council, will be held at Camp Sinoquipe Scout Reservatio

12/09/2025

Guidance for Preparing Volunteer Award Nominations

To recognize outstanding volunteers for their contributions to Scouting and the community, nominations may be submitted at the district, council, service territory, or national level. The process requires a comprehensive record of the nominee’s awards, training, and service in Scouting, religious organizations, and the broader community. Importantly, nominees should not be informed of their nomination.

To gather the necessary information discreetly, consider the following approaches:

• Consult the nominee’s spouse or a close friend.
• Access training records via the Training Manager on my.scouting.org, with assistance from a council commissioner or delegate.
• Review the nominee’s social media profiles and past council newsletters.
• Reach out to members of the relevant awards committee for additional details.
• Contact selection committee members for information from previous leadership applications.

Special thanks to Jim "JP" Morgan, CST Chair; Adam Fletcher, Safe Scouting Lead; Rick Bausher, Leadership and Governance Lead; and Bill Freeman, Marketing Lead, for their contributions to this guidance.

11/26/2025

Just a reminder that the deadline is fast approaching for the Silver Antelope applications. If you know of a worthy volunteer, please get the applications in before the end of the week. Remember that nominees should not be informed that they are being nominated.

If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected].

Let’s recognize the remarkable leaders who inspire our youth every day.
Access the form here: https://www.scouting.org/.../awards-central/silver-antelop/

11/15/2025

Announcing the 2026 Council Service Territory 12 Annual Conference. The conference will hosted by the Shenandoah Area Council and return to Sinoquipe Scout Reservation on April 11, 2026.