Our Council

The mission of the Council is to provide opportunities for Scouting to all boys and young adults in the counties we serve and to service and support all units, and their volunteer leaders. The Council is made up of all the chartered organizations and their volunteer scouters. Each sponsor appoints a Chartered Organization Representative who is voting member of the Council and an automatic member of their respective District Committee.

Chartered Partners

We have over 100 sponsoring organizations who have joined us in partnership to provide scouting programs to the youth of our communities. These sponsors include churches of every denomination; PTA's; civic, service, & fraternal organizations; businesses & industry; and community groups. Our chartered partners provide meeting facilities, are responsible for volunteer leadership and the overall support of their unit.

Professional Staff

Professional staff members, commissioned by the personnel division of the National Council BSA, are employed by the Council to guide and coach more than 1800 adult volunteer scouters in Allegany Highlands Council. The health of are units and growth of our movement are the top priorities of every executive. At present, we employ four professionals.

Council Budget and Finances

The Council operates on a model budget prepared by key council volunteers and the Council Scout Executive. The Council Treasurer, Scout Executive, Finance Committee, and Accounting Specialist monitor income and expenses of the Council.

Operating Dollars come from the following Sources		Operating Expenses
United Way	9%	Program	82%
Friends of Scouting	14%	Management	10%
Camping & Program	36%	Service Center	7%
Special Events - Golf, Popcorn & Bowlathon	24%	National Service Fees	1%
Sale of Store Supplies	3%
Investment Income	5%
Miscellaneous Revenues	9%

	100%		100%

All Scouters, Parents, and supporters of Scouting are encouraged to participate as a Friend of Scouting each year. As Scouting continues to grow, the need for funds to keep it growing is also increasing. Over two-thirds of America's youth are not a part of Scouting. We need your help to reach them. Our Packs, Troops, Crews, and Posts are encouraged to conduct a family campaign every year to support our Council, which helps to maintain our level of support back to every unit.

Executive Board

The administration of the Council is the responsibility of the Council Executive Board, under the leadership of the Council President and his Officers. The board members are leading citizens of the Council areas and they function on behalf of the Allegany Highlands Council by determining policies, securing financial support, and guiding the council program.