SAFE Guarding Youth Update from Scouting America (National) Scouting America recently shared the following information with councils regarding safeguarding youth and privacy practices within the Scouting program. We are sharing this message from the national organization so our members have access to the same guidance and resources. Below is the message provided by [...]

March 2, 2026 HOVC Scouting Family: I just wanted to update you on the most recent details we received over the weekend related to the Executive Order 14173 and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Roger Krone, CEO of Scouting America with the Department of War. The MOU must still be signed by [...]

Congratulations to Adams Award Winner, Taylor C. The Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award recognizes a service project of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. Each year, local councils select a council-level winner, and from that pool, [...]

2025 Eagle Scout Commencement Class Honoree - Chuck Sullivan Chuck’s introduction to Scouting was when he joined Pack 440 in 1958, in Owings Mills, Maryland. He earned his Arrow of Light and bridged to Troop 440 in 1961, also in Ownings Mill, Maryland. From this auspicious beginning Chuck [...]