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Check out these Websites for information and games - Then check out the Scouts in your neighborhood.

Cub Scouting
Grades 1-5


Boy Scouting
Grades 6-12


Venturing
Boys & Girls
(Ages 14-20)

Each of these sites include a "unit locator" to help you find a pack, troop, team, crew, or ship holding meetings close to you. All you need is your ZIP code! Try it out right now and join the adventure.

You can also contact us at 412-325-7940 or visit the Council Service Center at 1275 Bedford Avenue, Pitsburgh, PA

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Venturing Advisor Award of Merit

This award is presented by councils to Venturing Advisors who meet the following requirements:

  • Be a currently registered Venturing Advisor who has served in that position for at least 18 months.
  • Complete Venturing Fast Start and Venturing Advisor Basic Training.
  • Achieve the Quality Unit Award at least once while serving as crew Advisor.
  • Demonstrate the use of the Venturing Silver Award program.
  • Develop youth leadership by effective use of crew officers.
  • Use the crew officer orientation and program planning process.
  • Have a proven positive relationship with the chartered organization and associated Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack, if any.
  • Project a positive image of Venturing in the community.
  • Attract and hold Venturers with crew program and operation.
  • Lead crew in completion of the Venturing Leadership Skills Course.

An Advisor is recommended for this award by the Crew officers and committee using the Venturing Advisor Award of Merit nomination form (pdf). Once the requirements are completed and certified, a certificate (No. 25-014) and a square knot for uniform wear (white knot on tan, No. 05001) are presented.