Scouting America, Mountaineer Area Council

10/22/2026

Exploring Post 1943 had an open house with MTEC in Morgantown this morning! Post 1943 is partnered with Vandalia Health and explores the many parts of the medical profession. Exploring is a Learning for Life program based around career development and creating pathways for young people to join a work force. If you are interested in learning more about joining Exploring send us a message!

10/18/2026

👏 This weekend, a dedicated group of our Mountaineer Area Council BASECAMP Commissioners made the trek to Heritage Reservation to participate in Laurel Highlands Council’s College of Commissioner Science!

💪 Commissioners play one of the most important roles in Scouting—by supporting our units, strengthening relationships with volunteer leaders, helping overcome challenges, and ensuring that every Scout has the opportunity to experience a thriving Scouting program.

🏕️ But providing exceptional unit service takes more than good intentions. It takes knowledge, commitment, leadership, and a willingness to keep learning and growing.

✍️Through continued training, collaboration, and fellowship with commissioners from across the region, our team is investing in the skills and relationships necessary to better serve the units and volunteers who make Scouting possible.

🏔️ At BASECAMP, our mission is simple: Know. Care. Help. We believe that strong units build strong Scouting programs and that no unit leader should ever feel like they’re climbing the mountain alone.

👏 Please join us in thanking these dedicated volunteers for going above and beyond to strengthen commissioner service throughout Mountaineer Area Council!

🏕️ Every great adventure begins at BASECAMP. Join us on October 29. https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA615&calendarID=708646

10/17/2026

🇺🇸 Great work, Patrick! 🦅

The new pole also features solar-powered lighting to keep the flag illuminated at night, allowing travelers passing through to see the flag even in the dark.

10/17/2026

🩺 Dr. Lee Pyles named 2026 WVU School of Medicine M.D. Distinguished Alumnus 🩺

🥇 This award is to honor those alumni “whose distinguished careers and unselfish contributions to society have enhanced the prestige of the West Virginia University School of Medicine and, in their own way, have helped upgrade the quality of health care.”

♥️ Dr. Pyles received an MD degree from WVU in 1983 and a masters in Health Informatics from the University of Minnesota in 2013. He practices pediatric cardiology with emphasis in preventive cardiology and rural outreach.

🏕️ Pyles is immediate past president of Mountaineer Area Council of Scouting America, an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver recipient and Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, the National Scouting Honorary Society. He enjoys volunteering for the National Scout Jamborees at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, W.Va.

💛💙 Dr. Pyles is the faculty advisor for Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity at WVU.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Big things are happening, and we've got the inside scoop! 👀

Join us this Friday on Cub Chat Live! as special guest Ryan Moon shares updates on Scouting America's exciting new projects and what's on the horizon!

🌟 Get the latest updates, hear what's in the works, and bring your questions for Ryan!

10/15/2026

Last chance to register for Trail to Troop. If you’re a parent with an AOL exploring local units, here is a chance to see what Scouts BSA is all about.

https://scoutingevent.com/615-118259-269010

10/14/2026

🦅 Congratulations to Scouting America, Mountaineer Area Council’s newest Eagle Scouts!

🦅 Will, Troop 93
🦅 Reed, Troop 65
🦅 Luke, Troop 65

🦅 These three young men each followed their own unique path to Eagle Scout and have different goals for the future. What they share is the dedication, leadership, and perseverance that define the Eagle Scout rank.
Congratulations, gentlemen, on this incredible achievement! 🎉

10/10/2026

🇺🇸 Scouts were recognized on the field during the National Anthem at today’s WVU Football game. 💛💙

🏈 Shoutout to Pack 100 from Scouting America, Mountaineer Area Council for being selected to represent our local Scouting units!