Chairman - Chris Kristensen
144 Valley Road, Katonah, NY 10536
(917) 939-5416
ckristensen@tcco.com |
Commissioner - Joe Efferen
597 Fair St. Carmel NY 10512
effieyoda aol.com
Phone (845) 225-2514 |
Executive - Dan Conniff
(914) 773-1135 ext 241
dconniff |
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
Muscoot District Webelos Klondike
Derby
Saturday February 11, 2012
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Picnic Area
Theme: BE PREPARED
Pre-registration roster and payment are necessary by January 9th (January
Roundtable) to receive patches and ribbons at the event. Limited changes to the
roster may be made at the pre-registration rate up until February 5th (February
Roundtable). A tour plan is not required for this event.
Muscoot District
Webelos Klondike
Information and Registration
Muscoot District Scouts in Action
The American Veterans Travelling Tribute is an 80% scale model of
the Washington, D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, the largest available
anywhere at about 360 feet in length and about 8 feet in height at the center.
This wall visited Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park on Gypsy Trail Road in
Kent, New York from Thursday October 20 to Sunday October 23, 2011. Boy Scouts
of Troop 1 Brewster we able to visit and participate in ceremonies at the wall.
Lake Carmel Fire Department Members and Explorers attend
National Volunteer Fire Council Spring Meeting to receive award
A contingent of Lake Carmel firefighters and explorers led by
Assistant Chief Shawn Madsen, President PJ Ryan and Explorer Head Adviser,
Lieutenant Erin Scott attended the spring meeting of the National Volunteer Fire
Council in Alexandria VA on April 5, 2011 and received recognition as the
National Junior firefighting Program of the Year.
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit
membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS,
and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the
national arena and provides invaluable tools, resources, programs, and advocacy
for first responders across the nation.
The NVFC Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award, sponsored by Tyco
International, honors a junior firefighter program or Explorer Post that has
demonstrated significant community impact, innovation, and creativity. This is
the first time the Lake Carmel post applied for the award.
The explorer post was created in the 1970’s with the thought of giving the
sons and daughters of Lake Carmel members something to do while their parents
were at the firehouse. According to Post Advisor Erin Scott It has grown and now
includes members from Lake Carmel, Carmel, Kent, Mahopac Falls, East Fishkill
and Putnam Valley.
The Explorer Post is part of the Boy Scouts of America and is designed for
teenagers, age 14-18 to learn about firefighting and EMS. Through the program
they learn about teamwork, leadership, and how to prepare for a career in
emergency services. Many members of the explorer post become active members of
their local fire departments when they are able to join.
According to Kimberly Quiros, Communications Director for the NVFC “Lake
Carmel Explorer Post 2041 has been a leader to other junior firefighter programs
in their region for years and they have demonstrated significant community
impact, innovation and creativity. Now they can serve as an inspiration for
other junior programs across the country”.
The award was presented to Lieutenant Scott by Phillip C Stittleburg,
Chairman of the National Volunteer Fire Council and by David Jacobowitz,
President of the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) who also
presented Lake Carmel with a Certificate of Appreciation from FASNY.
Lake Carmel Explorer Lieutenant Jeremy Shannon who attended the banquet with
his father, Past Chief Robert Shannon II (Who is himself former Explorer), was
asked by a local newspaper how he felt about winning the award and replied “its
mind boggling how much different my life would be if I had not done this. I’ve
participated in events throughout the state, met a lot of different people and
have had some great experiences. Jeremy is currently the 4th generation of
Shannon’s involved with Lake Carmel with his father, grandfather and
great-grandfather having served as Chief of the Lake Carmel Fire Department.
While in the Washington DC area the group also met with US Representative Nan
Hayworth, R-Mount Kisco, received a tour of the Capitol building and toured
several monuments and museums. Also attending the event were Explorer Advisor
Edward Keck and Explorer Michael Madsen, who was making his final appearance as
an explorer. Two days after the banquet Michael was accepted as an Active Member
of the Lake Carmel Fire Department.
Group of Eleven Makes Eagle Scout Together
From The Examiner News.
Group of Eleven Make Eagle Scout Together
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
rsoedlerboscobel.org
Scout Good Turn Project
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
Dawn Niece at our council office to check these records. This can be done by
calling the Council office at (914) 773-1135 x245.
"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 Richard Perlman at richardmontclairelectronics.com
or our District Executive Dan Conniff at dconniff.
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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