Boy Scouts dedicate new Leadership Center in honor of generous donors Ted and Amy Longo

On November 17, 2022, the Ted and Amy Longo Leadership Center was dedicated at Camp Tiak. Because of the incredible generosity of Ted and Amy, the Pine Burr Area Council and South Mississippi has a brand-new state of the art facility for training future leaders and several other event types.

The new 4,000 square foot fa- cility at Camp Tiak in Wiggins, MS will serve as a multipurpose building for the Pine Burr Area Council.

Youth members will participate in merit badge courses ranging from citizenship in the community to an array of STEM based badges such as aviation and robotics.

Also, the leadership center will help diversify the councils’ revenue by renting the building to outside groups for corporate retreats and weddings.

Ted Longo said, “Earning Eagle Scout is one of the highest achievements of my life. What I am surprised by is how being an Eagle Scout has followed me through my career and personal life. Scouting teaches young people important life skills such as goal setting, discipline, and how to win and lose; principles that serve me well and are part of my everyday life.”

The Ted and Amy Longo Leadership Center can be rented along with other facilities at Camp Tiak.

The building is ideal for corporate trainings, wedding receptions, or family reunions. Those interested can contact Zach Ross at 601-582-2326 or Zachary.

Ross@scouting.org.

The Pine Burr Area Council, Boy Scouts of America serves youth across 17 counties of South Mississippi. Programs include Cub Scouting for boys and girls ages 5-10, Scouts, BSA for boys and girls ages 11-18, Venturing (outdoor adventure) for boys and girls ages 14-20, Exploring (career education) for boys and girls ages 14-20.