Serving: Bronxville, Crestwood, Eastchester, Mt. Vernon, Tuckahoe and Yonkers

Upcoming Events Council May 12: Council Annual Meeting & Recognition Dinner 16-18: OA Service Weekend 16: Sporting Clays, Spring 2008 19: Council/District Popcorn Kernels 21-23: BSA National Meeting 23-25: Read & Clear Lake Closed 26: Memorial Day - Office & Scout Shop Closed 27: Council Commissioners 27: OA Executive Committee 30-6/1: Cub Family Camping Weekend June 1: Tiger Fire Day 1: Firematic Exploring - Venturing Day 6-8: Eager Beaver Weekend at Read 11: Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner 14-14: BALOO Training 16: Executive Board Cookout & Board Member Orientation 7 p.m. 17: Race to Summer Adventure 18: Camping Comm 24: Popcorn Kick-off #1 24: OA Executive Committee 25: Council Operations Meeting 25: Council Commissioners 26: Scouting for Food District Chairs Briefing 28-7/5: Staff Week at Read July 4: Independence Day - Service Center and Scout Shop Closed 6-12: Boy Scout Summer Camp 6-12: Webelos Camp 7-11: Cub Day Camp at Glen Island Park and Durland Four Rivers District May 15: District Comm June 9: District Picnic & Program Launch See Council Calendar for further events

Units on the Web Packs 5 Bronxville 47 Yonkers 333 Yonkers 353 Eastchester Troops 1 Crestwood 1 Bronxville 2 Bronxville 4 Yonkers 4 Bronxville 5 Yonkers 25 Yonkers 353 Eastchester Add a Unit

District Event Photos Klondike Derby 2008 Sprain Ridge Cub Day Camp 2007

Annual Picnic & Program Launch
Monday, June 9th, 6-8:30 p.m., $10 per person

Redmond Park / Cook Field
207 Cook Avenue, Yonkers, NY

Come meet:
• Marc Andreo, Scout Executive
• Tiffany Deygoo, District Executive
• John Murtagh, District Chairman
• District Committee Members, Pack & Troop Leaders, and the rest of our Scouting family

All Packs & Troops may pick up their unit program planning packets for next year.

We encourage all Pack Leaders, Troop Leaders, and all unit members to attend.

A DELICIOUS PICNIC will be prepared by Troop 5-Yonkers and Pack 338-Yonkers.

Recognition will be given to our Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit recipients. Thanks will be given to our District Committee Officers who are leaving and Welcomes will be given to our New Officers.

Note our NEW DATE: Monday June 9th.

DIRECTIONS: From Yonkers Avenue, just west of the Cross County Parkway, turn north onto Cook Avenue, Redmond Park will be on your left.

Picnic Flyer   [PDF, 30K]
 

Algonquin and Four Rivers District Camporee
Under a threatening sky, the fun loving Scouts of the Algonquin and Four Rivers Districts squared off to compete in International Games at the 2008 Camporee held at 5 Island Park (I still only count 3 islands) in New Rochelle on April 26, 2008. The morning’s games included a Biathlon (bike ride to BB Range and back), Cabor Toss, Stone Throw, Torch Carry, Drag Race (lash ‘em tight or lose your guy!), and a non-competitive astronomy station. After the lunch break we had the honor of hosting an OA Tap Out before the games resumed. The late afternoon/evening featured the Chef de Cuisine cooking competition, and the evening schedule included the wildly popular Manhunt!

Our thanks to the dedicated Scouters from the combined Algonquin and Four Rivers Activities Committee including Charlie DeChamps, Al Tozzi, Anthony Paterno (who else can get such focus from Scouts demonstrating astronomy during the DAY!), Bill Langham, Henry Doerr, Andy Maher, Donna Ragusa, Leo Marks, Brian Webster, Victor Lagama, Tony Blandi, Frank Russo (our Illustrated Man), Dave D’Lugin, Evan Feldman, and a host of others who stepped up to make it a memorable day for the boys.

A big OA cheer for Simon & Brad, who came in full Native American regalia for the Tap Out.

A big atta boy to the brave judges who put their GI tracts on the line to help with the Chef de Cuisine. Big thanks to Dave D'Lugin, Frank Russo, Fred Gervat, John Callahan, Roger Stewart, and (Mr. Toque himself!) Bill Langham.

We also thank our professional staff (Tiffany Deygoo, Roger Stewart, Bob Willett and Dan Conniff) who helped make this event possible.

Yours in Scouting,

Richard Schraudner
Algonquin District

Donna Ragusa
Four Rivers District

District Award of Merit
Jeanne Shanahan of Troop 47 in Yonkers & Howard Sklar of Troop 2 in Bronxville received Four Rivers District highest recognition, the District Award of Merit at the 98 Anniversary of Scouting Breakfast on Saturday, February 9, 2008.  The Districted Award of Merit has been presented to 119 deserving volunteers since 1974.

Jeanne Shanahan (Left) was nominated by Lee Hipius (Center) and the District Award of Merit was presented by Henry Doerr (Right). John Hradsky a member of the selection committee looks on.

Howard Sklar (Center) was nominated by John Finegan. Howard’s biography was read by Victor LaGamma Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 2 (left) and presented by Henry Doerr.

Klondike 2008
The Four Rivers Klondike was held at Tibbetts Brook Park on Saturday January 26th at Tibbetts Brook Park. It turned out to be a huge success. We had 10 Troops participate in the event. There were 10 stations in the event, and each went successfully. The Scouts seemed to express their knowledge very well. The final races that were held on the field also went well. Although we wished for snow, the field seemed to work well. Congratulations to the winners of the Four Rivers 2008 Klondike.

View Photos of the Four Rivers Boy Scout Klondike

Webelos to Scout Transition
It should be the goal of the Cubmaster and Webelos Leaders to graduate every Webelos Scout into a Boy Scout troop. The key to accomplishing this is to begin promoting Boy Scouting when Cub Scouts are still in their Tiger, Wolf and Bear dens, and to sell the sizzle of the great outdoors. Scouting should be viewed as an ongoing adventure, and the progression should be as normal as moving from elementary school to middle school.

Boy Scout troops should assign an Assistant Scoutmaster or a troop committee member to be responsible for new Scouts, which would include developing a relationship with the Cubmaster and the Webelos Leaders. This person serves as a resource during Webelos overnight activities and builds enthusiasm among boys and their parents for the exciting challenges that await them in Boy Scouting.

Conservation Resource Guide
Conservation is a basic part of the BSA mission. Scouting embraces Leave No Trace, requires conservation-related activities for rank advancement, and encourages conservation service projects to the community. The new Conservation Resource Guide identifies Westchester-Putnam agencies engaged in nature and conservation activities. Organized by District, the Guide is intended to enable ‘one-stop’ access for any Westchester-Putnam Scouts and Scouters seeking sites for troop conservation projects, nature-related advancements, or outdoor activities (including William Hornaday Award, Leave No Trace Award, Boy Scout Rank Advancement Nature Requirements, and Eagle Service Projects).

Opportunities to Volunteer in Four River District
Our district is always looking for people who are willing to assist Scouting beyond their own pack or troop. If you are interested in helping bring the values of Scouting to youths outside of your own unit, then please let Tiffany know. You may become a member of the district committee or commissioner staff. SCOUTING NEEDS YOU!

Committee Signup Form  [PDF, 5K]

Concordia College in Bronxville
Concordia College will continue to support " Leadership Scholarships" for high school seniors or former and/or current Scouts from Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe High Schools who wish to transfer from a community college and are recommended by the Four Rivers District.

For those accepted into Concordia, the "Leadership Scholarships" will range from $3,000 to $5,000, renewable annually based on satisfactory academic progress.

Applications can be received by contacting Christopher "Kit" Nagel, Vice President, at 914-337-9300, or from your District Executive.

*Deceased
** Awarded through Algonquin District