Chairman - Bob Tendy
bobtendy gmail.com
(845) 526 2121 |
Commissioner - Al Pucci
thepuccis optonline.net
(914) 714-4331 |
Program Chair - Peter
Gardner
pwg-bsa hotmail.com
(914) 282-8903 |
Executive - Ian
Yearwood
iyearwood
(914) 773-1135 ext 238 |
Serving: Briarcliff Manor, Buchanan, Chappaqua, Cold Spring,
Continental Village, Cortlandt, Crompond, Croton, Crugers, Furnace Woods,
Garrison, Jefferson Valley, Kitchawan, Millwood, Mohegan Lake,
Montrose, North Highland, Nelsonville, Ossining, Peekskill,
Phillipstown, Putnam Valley, Scarborough, Shrub Oak, Toddville, Van Cortlandtville, Verplanck, Yorktown, and Yorktown
Heights
Manitoga District Dinner
Thank you to everyone that was able to attend the 2010 Manitoga
District Dinner on June 15th . With an attendance of over 50 Scouters, we
had an evening full of fun and fellowship. Several awards were given out to
scouters for years of service and different individual accomplishments. The
pinnacle of the night was our 3 District Award of Merit recipients:
1. Lauren Conciatori
2. Frederick Compton
3. Alfred Pucci
Our recipients were nominated for this prestigious award by their peers
for their outstanding service and dedication to the Scouting program on the
District level. We would like to also thank Colonial Terrace who served as
our host and Lauren Conciatori who served as the District Dinner Committee
Chair and Master of Ceremony.

Good Turn Project
The Manitoga District would like to thank all of the Scouts and
Scout parents that participated in this past weekend’s “Good Turn” project
at FDR State Park. The park clean-up was represented by Scouts and family
members from
Troop 45 Van Cortlandtville
Troop 164 Yorktown Heights
Troop 173 Yorktown Heights
Troop 174 Yorktown Heights
Troop 238 Shrub Oak
We had over 50 people helping out with needed maintenance and performed
services that would have taken the park weeks to complete. Below is a
message sent from FDR State Park Manager, Brian Strasavich:
Wow!!!
I can’t thank you all enough for setting up this wonderful work day in
the Park. A tremendous amount of work was accomplished in a short amount of
time. It would have taken our staff weeks to accomplish this much, and
there’s no way we could have done it all with the other priorities we have
on our plate.
Though soaked and tired, the Scouts and leaders continued to work hard
and in effect finished cleaning the remainder of the park that was available
for work. This will allow our staff to chip the brush in a very efficiently.
Thank you all for helping to set up FDR Park for a successful summer
operation. Without the tireless efforts of the scouts and leaders, this
could not have been accomplished in such a timely manner.
I’m truly amazed!
Yours in parks,
Brian
Scout Good Turn Project
Completed in 1808 for the States Dyckman family, Boscobel House
is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the
country. In addition to the House, this public property in Garrison NY features
a 29 acre, one mile-long Woodland Trail. In an effort to complete much needed
trail work by June 1st Boscobel House and Gardens has reached out to the
Westchester-Putnam Council Boy Scouts of America for help. Their Maintenance
staff consists of only four paid workers and they need to complete 450 feet
of Trail work.
The Woodland Trail looks out on to Constitution Marsh, the Hudson River,
West Point, and has several other scenic views. The trail currently needs to
have Check Dams, Steps and Banisters installed as well as leaves removed and
Wood Chips put down.
As Scouts it is our job to do a Good Turn Daily. Please consider donating
a few hours of your time individually, as a Troop, or even as an Eagle Scout
service Project. To make arrangements to restore this beautiful Trail,
please contact: Rick Soedler
Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
(845) 248-4938 x119
rsoedler boscobel.org
Scout Good Turn Project
Manitoga holds Pinewood Derby Run-off
On March 21st , 51 boys participated in the annual Manitoga District
Pinewood Derby Run-offs.
Congratulations all to of Scout, especially our top 3 winners:
First Place: Chris K.
Second Place: Daniel M
Third Place: Philip D.
Special thanks go to:
Croton Auto Park our very generous new sponsor, Pack 83 Ossining who hosted
the race and provide food and beverages.
A fun afternoon was had by all who attended!
Pinewood Derby
Standings

Roundtable celebrated Boy Scout Centennial
The February Manitoga District Cub Scout Roundtable celebrated the
Boy Scout Centennial with a Blue and Gold potluck supper complete with a special
cake ceremoniously cut and individually presented by our District Executive, Ian
Yearwood. Our Roundtable program featured adult recognition award
presentations, including the very first Westchester-Putnam Council Pack
Trainer Award to
Heidi Bornemann of Pack 251, Yorktown. Heidi is presented her award by Cub
Scout Roundtable Commissioner Charlie Deierlein.



Boy Scout Klondike
Congratulations to the :
Sled Race 1st - T 173 Yorktown - Fighting Irish
2nd - T 267 Yorktown - Ninja Pandas
3rd - T 353 Putnam Valley – Red Hawks
All Around 1st - T 173 Yorktown - Fighting Irish
2nd - T 173 Yorktown - Flaming Arrows
3rd - T 36 Montrose – Bats

Webelos Klondike
Congratulations to all of the Cub Scouts that participated in the
2010 Webelos Klondike. Special Congratulations to our sled race winners:
1st Pack 235 Yorktown
2nd Pack 83 Ossining
3rd Pack 6 Briarcliff

Cub Scout Leader Basic Training
Cub Scout Leader Basic Training has been changed significantly for 2010 and
beyond. The new basic training for Cub Scout Leaders now consists of five short
courses: three are available online and two classroom sessions.
The three online courses can be accessed through My Scouting at:
https://myscouting.scouting.org/_layouts/MyScouting/login.aspx. Follow the
instructions to establish an account and begin your training with these three
online courses:
• Fast Start for your position
• Youth Protection
• This is Scouting (this course is the revised New Leader Essentials course)
The following two classroom courses are required as part of the Basic Training
process:
• Part 1 consists of two 45 minutes sessions: Introduction to Cub Scouting and
How We have Fun
• Part 2 consists of one 90 minute session on Cub Scout Leader Position
Specifics - Training relevant to your position (Tiger Cub Den Leader, Wolf or
Bear Den Leader or Assistant, Webelos Den Leader or Assistant, Cubmaster or
Assistant, Committee Chairman/Member of Committee, Pack Trainer)
IF YOU ARE ALREADY TRAINED BUT HAVE ACCEPTED ANOTHER POSITION:
You need to be trained for the position designated by the patch on your uniform.
If you have taken the above training or previous Cub Scout Leader Basic Training
courses, you only need to attend the Cub Scout Leader Position Specifics course
for you new position.
Manitoga District Award of Merit Recipients
Manitoga
District Award of Merit Recipients
Roundtables, District
Commissioners, and District Committee Meetings
Manitoga Roundtable meets on the first Tuesday of each month that school
is in session at Van Cortlandtville Elementary School in Mohegan Lake. The
school driveway is called Constitution Drive and it is opposite the middle
entrance to the Cortlandt Town Center shopping center on Route 6 between
Peekskill and "downtown" Mohegan Lake. (There are 3 entrances to the
shopping center, each controlled by a traffic light. For map orientation,
the westerly entrance is opposite Westbrook Drive.) The school sits on the
north side of Route 6, on a hill with its long side facing the road. As you
face the front (Route 6 side) of the building, you enter the property at the
westerly end of the building. Drive east through the main parking area, and
park up the hill near the easterly side of the building. We start at 7:30pm
and must finish before 10pm. We meet in a room near the middle of the right
(easterly) side of the building. Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtables meet in
adjacent rooms.
The District Commissioners meetings are held on the second Tuesday of
every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Name of Mary Church at 110 Grand
street Croton, NY. For more information or questions regarding the
Commissioners meeting contact Al Pucci.
The District Committee meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every
month at 7:30pm at the Van Cortlandtville Elementary School, Route 6 in
Mohegan Lake, NY. For more information or questions regarding the Committee
meeting contact Bob Tendy, bobtendy gmail.com,
(845) 526 2121.
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).
Manitoga District Unit Service
Have you ever wondered who to call with Unit operation questions, or
where to get resources? In addition to the professional staff of the
Council, the District has a group of uniformed commissioned volunteers who
are commissioned and dedicated to serve the needs of the Units that they are
assigned. Ideally there is one Unit Commissioner for every 2-3 Packs,
Troops, or Venturing Crews.
The Manitoga District Commissioner, Alfred Pucci, has recruited several
volunteers to be Unit Commissioners. These people are to be friends and
counselors of Unit Leaders. They are effective communicators, providing the
resources of the District and Council to the Units they serve. Another
description of Unit Commissioners is that they are Scoutings bridge to the
Unit and the Chartering Organization. Specifically, the Unit Commissioners
are to:
• Maintain a close liaison with the Chartering Organization of the Unit.
• Work to assure effective and active Unit Committees.
• Facilitate the on time annual charter renewal.
• Help the Unit Committee with the selection and recruitment of Unit Leaders
as needed (although the actual appointment is approved by the Chartering
Organization.)
• See that Unit leadership gets adequate training.
• Cultivate and maintain the best possible ongoing relationship with the
Unit Leader.
The Commissioner Concept
In 1911 the local Council Commissioner, called the "Scout Commissioner,"
was "the ranking scout master of the local council and preside[d] at all
scout masters' meetings as well as at all scout field meets. It [was]
also the duty of the scout commissioner to report to and advise with the
Chief Scout concerning the scouts in the district." [From The Official
Handbook for Boys, Boy Scouts of America, page 11 (1911)]
Not much has changed in 90+ years. Today, the Commissioner is the liaison
between the local Council and the Scouting Units. The Commissioner's mission
is to help Unit leaders to keep Units operating at maximum efficiency. The
Commissioner is successful when Units effectively deliver the ideals of
Scouting.
Unit Commissioners are assigned to one or more Units, but they are not
alone. They work hand-in-hand with the District Commissioner, Assistant
District Commissioners and the Roundtable Commissioners to help Units
provide the best possible Scouting program, which ultimately helps assure
that individual Scouts have the best opportunity of developing good
character traits, participating citizenship skills, and personal fitness.
From its inception, the Commissioner Staff has been dedicated to Unit
service as a friend and partner in Scouting, with a single objective - the
welfare of the Troop, Pack or Crew.
We have made good progress in expanding the Commissioner Service in our
District, but there are still many opportunities available for service to
Scouting. Working with our Units "where the rubber meets the road" is a
great way for adult volunteers to play a key role in "delivering the
promise" of Scouting to the youth of our community.
The Commissioners meet the second Tuesday of the month at Holy Name of
Mary Church at110 Grand Street at 8 p.m. (please use the rear entrance.
If you would like to be a part of the Commissioner Service, or know of any
prospects who might like to serve, please pass along contact information to
Alfred Pucci, Manitoga District Commissioner.
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training Online
Online Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training - Each segment of
training is done separately and will take 10-15 minutes. At the end of the
training you will be asked to input your name, unit number, and BSA council.
After a few minutes the screen will show a completed "training
card" for you to print -- keep a copy for your records, and send one
copy to your unit and a copy to the council office in order to update your
training files.
For over three quarters of a century, the Boy Scouts of America has
worked to develop the character, citizenship, and personal fitness of
America's youth - and to do it safely! As a major youth serving organization,
the Boy Scouts of America has a unique opportunity to help protect the youth
of our nation while participating in aquatic activities.
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training is required to be updated
every two years.
NOTE: This course uses Flash Player version 6 or better. When you begin
the course the program should check your system to ensure it has the proper
Flash Player installed and provide directions if it is not. However, you may
wish to go ahead and download and install the latest update prior to
starting the course.
www.scouting.org/pubs/aquatics
Scouts Need your Help
Manitoga District has opportunities on the following committees
- Activities & Civic Service Committee
- Advancement & Recognition Committee
- Camp Promotion & Outdoor Committee
- Finance Committee
- Leadership Training Committee
- Membership Committee
Cub Advancement Reminder
The first rank a boy earns in Cub Scouting, if he joins as a first
grader, is the Tiger rank. He then must earn the Bobcat badge before
starting the Wolf book. If a boy joins in the second, third, fourth, or
fifth grade, he must earn the Bobcat badge before starting the appropriate
book for his grade level. Bobcat is considered a rank advancement.
Therefore remember to report it on your Pack advancement report, when the
badges are purchased at the Scout Shop. Please remember, every second,
third, fourth, or fifth grader who joins a Pack should earn their Bobcat
within the first month of joining the Pack.
New BSA Troop Open-House Plan
Many Boy Scout Leaders have expressed that they are worried about the
dwindling number of boys in their Troop. We have some new materials to
support the Troop Open-House plan to recruit Boy Scouts. We all know that
it can be difficult to recruit older boys, but it is not impossible. There
are many ways to present Scouting to this age group, and if we work
together, we can make sure to continue to offer the promise to all youth
who are interested, as well as preserve the life of our Troops.
Great Program
One of the ways to make sure your Scouts receive a good program is to
become trained. The Westchester-Putnam Council offers several training
opportunities. Information is available at the Council Office and
Roundtables or here.
Every boy deserves trained leaders. All leaders should be trained for
the position they currently hold.
- Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
- Cub Scout Leader Basic Training
- Cub Leader Supplemental Training
- Cub Scout Leader Roundtable
- Cub Scout Leader PowWow
- Den Chief Conference
- Fast Start Training
- Leadership Development Conference
- Scouter Wood Badge
- Webelos Leader Outdoor Training
Manitoga District Units
Cub Scout Packs |
Boy Scout Troops |
Venture Crews |
Explorer Posts |
Briarcliff Pack 6
Chappaqua Pack 1
Chappaqua Pack 2
Chappaqua Pack 206
Croton Pack 28
Cortlandt Pack 118
Garrison Pack 6
Mohegan Lake Pack 134
Montrose Pack 36
Ossining Pack 83
Ossining Pack 183
Ossining Pack 304
Ossining Pack 49
Peekskill Pack 127
Peekskill Pack 648
Phillipstown Pack 137
Putnam Valley Pack 53
Shrub Oak Pack 38
Shrub Oak Pack 238
Toddville Pack 144
Van Cortlandtville Pack 45
Verplanck Pack 103
Yorktown Pack 235
Yorktown Heights Pack 164
Yorktown Heights Pack 165
Yorktown Heights Pack 173
Yorktown Heights Pack 251
Yorktown Heights Pack 267 |
Briarcliff Troop 18
Chappaqua Troop 1
Chappaqua Troop 2
Croton Troop 28
Garrison Troop 437
Montrose Troop 36
Ossining Troop 49
Ossining Troop 10
Peekskill Troop 1
Peekskill Troop 284
Putnam Valley Troop 41
Putnam Valley Troop 353
Shrub Oak Troop 38
Shrub Oak Troop 238
Van Cortlandtville Troop 45
Yorktown Heights Troop 164
Yorktown Heights Troop 173
Yorktown Heights Troop 174
Yortown Heights Troop 165
Yorktown Heights Troop 235
Yorktown Heights Troop 267
Yorktown Heights Troop 911 |
Briarcliff Crew 2051
Chappaqua-Safe Rides Crew 2004
Croton - Fire Crew 2089
Montrose Crew 2152
Ossining - Fire Crew 2470
Putnam Valley Crew 2020
Yorktown Crew 1005
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Post 11
Post 2007
Post 2051
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