Japeechen District, Laurel Highlands Council

06/15/2026

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Blake Anderson recently completed an ambitious Eagle Scout project that improved a section of the Rachel Carson Trail, leaving behind a lasting contribution for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts throughout Allegheny County. Over the course of the project, Blake, 15, of Birdville Troop 186 organized vol...

06/14/2026

From Carley Baker:

It is with extremely heavy heart that I must announce that Glenn Nordmark, COR for Pack 556 and 2025 Silver Beaver recipient, has passed this morning at the age of 97. Glenn has been part of scouting for 86 years and will be missed by everyone who met him.

His memorial service will be held on June 28 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Lower Burrell. We will be giving his Silver Beaver Award to him posthumously. As I receive more information on his memorial service, I will pass it along.

06/14/2026

EDIT.
From Carley Miller:

It is with incredibly heavy heart that I must announce that Glenn has passed this morning just after this post was made. We will be presenting his award to him posthumously. As I know details, I will pass them along.

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Japeechen District members- our most recent Silver Beaver recipient, Glenn Nordmark, has never been presented with his award as he was unexpectedly hospitalized in November before the ceremony. His health has declined significantly and we would like to present him with his award while he is still in Greensburg Hospital. We will meet in the front of the hospital at 1:45 on Tuesday, June 16. Please contact Carley Baker ([email protected] or text if you have her number) if you plan on attending.

Glenn has been an active scouter for 86 years. Please consider attending to give him one last gift of scouting.”

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

The 27th and final Japeechen District Adult Leader Recognition Dinner was held Wednesday.
Along with the normal awards and recognitions, a find farewell was bid to the nearly three decades of service to the Lower Allegheny Valley and beyond.
We look forward to our merger with the Seneca District as we emerge on July 1, 2026 as Chief Guyasuta District.

06/10/2026

📣 Don’t forget! Veterans Home Week Kickoff is happening June 14 at 1 PM at the Southwestern Veterans Center!

✔️ Open to all Scouts, families, and the community
✔️ Wear your Class A uniform
✔️ Bring your unit flag
✔️ Bring your LEGO Display
✔️ Earn a commemorative patch

Let’s show up strong for our veterans. RSVP today at https://scoutingevent.com/527-VetsHomeWeek

06/06/2026

Japeechen Eagles well represented at the Deer Lakes Graduation podium this week!

Pierce Hayostek Troop 653
Wesley Reagle Troop 653
Alex Godinez Troop 186
Well Done Eagles!

06/06/2026

Cecilia Ressler of O’Hara Township earned Scouting America’s highest rank when she successfully completed the Eagle Scout Board of Review on May 6, 2026. The daughter of Mike and Maria Ressler, Cecilia led a team of youth and adult volunteers in removing Privet Plants from Salamander Park in Fox Chapel. While many varieties of Privet are sold as decorative shrubbery, in the wild Privet is highly invasive and can create fungal infections and pest infestations. Its fast-growing nature also chokes out native species that are far less harmful to the local ecosystem. For her Eagle Scout Service Project, Ressler assembled a large team of volunteers and spread them out through the park to more effectively remove the Privet. When finished, the park was turned over to the Fox Chapel Parks commission who would utilize herbicides to prevent any future growth of the invasive plants. Her team included fellow scouts, friends, family and members of the Fox Chapel Area High School Environmental Science class. Salamander Park can now thrive with native plants, bringing balance to the area.

A junior at Fox Chapel Area High School, Ressler has a passion for sports and the outdoors. Her participation in the Cross-Country team and her love for hiking is evidence of that. She intends to attend college where she can study nursing while continuing her passion for running. She has a sister in her Troop and intends to continue to support her as she goes through the program. She credits her time and leadership opportunities as a member of Troop 9380 in the Japeechen District for her love for the outdoors and passion to help others.

06/04/2026

Join us in congratulating Paul W, Lewis B, and Daniel K on the distinction of being the last three Eagle Scouts in the Japeechen District.
Eagle Scout Boards of Review for the new Chief Guyasuta District will resume in September.

05/31/2026