Chairman - David Eppinger
6 Glenvue Dr N Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-8782 |
Commissioner - John Bauer
169 Bowen Rd Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5251 |
Executive - Zack Swierat
zswierat
(914) 773-1135 ext 226 |
Serving: Armonk, Bedford Village, Bedford Hills, Brewster, Carmel, Croton Falls,
Goldens Bridge, Katonah, Kent, Lake Carmel, Lewisboro, Lincolndale, Mahopac, Mahopac
Falls, Mt. Kisco, No. Salem, Patterson, Pound Ridge, Putnam Lake, Shenorock, Somers, So.
Salem and Vista
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Webelos Klondike
Pack 29 from Yonkers participated in the Muscoot District's Cub Scout
Klondike Derby held last month at Ward Pound Ridge. The out of district event
was both fun and competitive for the scouts. The sled of 4 "Trailblazers"
demonstrated outdoor skills, teamwork and Scout spirit despite the cold
conditions and being the Pack's first winter outdoor competition. All the scouts
enjoyed the day and received a taste of what to look forward to as they
crossover into Boy Scouts.
Great job Webelos!


Troop 376 Somers Spends 4 Days in Washington DC
Scouts and families from Troop 376 Somers spent 4 days in Washington DC.
A great time was had by all and many things were seen and learned. The boys will
use this trip to help them complete their Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge.
Some of the sites visited were the Air and Space Museum, a tour of the Capital
and House of Representatives, Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, the
Vietnam, Korean, and WW2 Memorials, the National Archives, Museum of Natural and
American History, Ford's Theatre and the National Cathedral.



Muscoot’s Winter Boy Scout and Cub Scout Klondikes
The results are in! It was a tight race at Muscoot’s Winter Boy Scout and
Cub Scout Klondikes and everyone demonstrated their skill, teamwork and Scout
spirit despite cold conditions and the occasional backup caused by crossing
turkeys. We are happy to announce the winners of the 2009 Klondike Derby are:
Boy Scout Klondike
1st Place - Rabid Racoons, Troop 1 Katonah
2nd Place - Swamp Chickens, Troop 1 Katonah
3rd Place – Troop 1 Lewisboro
Cub Scout Klondike
Klondike Champions (With most candy collected and Best in Scout Spirit) –
Den 2, Pack 371
Fastest Racing Sleds –
1st Place – Icy Bunnies, Pack 1 Somers – 44.3 seconds
2nd Place – Iron Reindeer, Pack 71 Mahopac – 45.42 seconds
3rd Place – Soaring Eagles, Pack 119 Brewster – 50.52 seconds
We would also like to give a special thanks to all of the volunteers who made
both events possible. Congratulations to everyone who competed!


Troop 376 Somers Visits Sea Base
July 12-20, 2008
View Photos
VFW Ceremony
Pack 1 and Troop 1 Lake Carmel assisted in the wreath laying November 11
at the VFW in Carmel.

Spring Camporee
For the 2008 Muscoot District Spring Camporee, not only did we travel out of
district, we traveled out of state! About 150 Scouts from New York and
Connecticut made the journey to Thomaston to visit the Railroad Museum of New
England and take a ride on the scenic Naugatuck Railroad. Railroading was the
theme for the weekend event, developed by Otto Vondrak, a volunteer at both RMNE
and the Westchester-Putnam Council BSA… (to read more please visit
here)
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).
Muscoot Advancement
At every Roundtable meeting, our advancement committee will be available
for Life Scouts who are going for the rank of Eagle. If your unit has any Life
Scouts that have questions or are preparing an Eagle project, please feel free
to come to a Roundtable and ask our District Advancement Committee for advice.
Our District Advancement Chair is Tony West. Also, please be aware that all
Life Scouts going for the rank of Eagle must have their records checked against
the Council records BEFORE YOUR BOARD OF REVIEW. You must make an appointment
with the Council Registrar to check these records. This can be done by calling
the Council office at (914) 773-1135 x232.
"Every Boy Deserves A Trained Leader"
This is the guiding principle for our District adult leader training
team. There is no doubt that a trained leader is better prepared to offer the
best possible programs for youth members in their unit. The Muscoot District is
committed to train more leaders to bring higher quality to our Scouting program.
Please review our district calendar for training dates. It you have any
questions concerning training, please contact Conrad Cowan at cowanscouter gmail.com
or our District Executive Zack Swierat at zswierat .
Roundtables and District Meetings
A roundtable is a monthly district meeting for all leaders. Muscoot's
monthly district Roundtables for all leaders are held on the first Monday of
the month at 7:30 p.m. at Somers Middle School cafeteria (on lowest level).
At these Roundtables you will get the latest info about upcoming events,
tips about monthly themes, share ideas with your fellow leaders, success
stories. If you
attend these meetings already, please share with the other leaders in your
unit how valuable these meeting are.
The District Committee meets the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Somers
Intermediate School.
The District Commissioners meet the third Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Somers
Intermediate School.
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