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 - Robert Willett
rwillett
(914) 773-1135 ext 224 |
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
Webelos Klondike Derby
Gold Rush 2010
Saturday February 6, 2010 - No Alternate Date
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Picnic Area Registration - 9:00 AM at
the Assay tent. Have a registration form filled out for each sled. One adult per
pack should go to the Assay tent with a check from the pack (don’t bring the
sleds). Boys and other adults should line up at the opening ceremonies area, get
inspected, and wait for opening ceremonies. Pre-registration is not necessary,
but please call or email Howie Gershman (howieg890 aol.com)
by February 1st (February Roundtable) with the approximate number of sleds,
Scouts, and adults that will be participating from your pack. Each registered
scout will receive “Klondike Cash” which can be used to purchase one cup of hot
chocolate and one donut. Additional hot chocolate and limited food will be
available for purchase at reasonable prices. Sleds - We recommend 3 - 10
Scouts per sled. Sleds can be anything from a large flexible flyer to a borrowed
or traditional homemade sled. Maximum two wheels. Each sled should be able to
hold and protect all of the gear needed for all the Scouts for the day. Plans
for building a sled can be downloaded from the same page as this file (please
note Boys’ Life copyright and payment notice) Sled Equipment - Each sled
should have:
• A den flag or some identifying banner attached
• A first aid kit (see Webelos book)
• A blanket
• Prospecting tools for each scout such as a small shovel or trowel
• A bag or pouch for your nuggets
• Two straight poles approximately 5’ long
• Eight pieces of 1/4” nylon rope approximately 6’ long (polypropylene is not
recommended),
• Large garbage bags (for removing your trash)
• A clipboard and pens in a clear plastic bag for the leader
Personal Items per Scout - Bag lunch with a beverage, suitable attire for the
weather and a dry change of clothes (which may be kept in the car). NO
SNEAKERS!!
Stations - Since Alaska Gold Rush is the theme of the event, the names of the
stations will represent characters and places in the Alaska wilderness. Scouts,
however, will still have to demonstrate Scout skills such as knot tying, first
aid, teamwork, etc. You will spend approximately 20 minutes at each station.
Depending on the activity at each station, dens will be awarded “gold” nuggets
based on Scout knowledge, teamwork, and Scout spirit. At registration you will
receive a map and be assigned a starting station. When you complete the activity
at your starting station, proceed to the next available station until you’ve
completed all stations. Schedule - Please arrive prepared to occupy your
Scouts during registration and should any lags occur during the event (review
material, practice skills, etc.) NO HORSEPLAY!!
9:00 - Registration and Inspections
9:45 - Opening Ceremony and Announcements
10:00 - Activities Start
12:00 - Stations Close - Lunch for all
12:30 - Resume Activities
When you complete all the stations bring your gold to the Assay tent to be
counted. Then see the demonstrations and games at the common area
2:30 - Award presentations and closing ceremonies
Awards - Awards will be presented at the end of the event, be announced via
email, and at the March roundtable in the following categories:
• Most “gold” collected (as counted at the Assay tent) and keeper of the “pole”
until next year,
• Highest score in Scout spirit and teamwork
• Fastest time at the race station
• Most original and creatively designed sled
The event will be canceled only if the weather creates hazardous driving
conditions. Information will be broadcast on
WHUD 100.7 FM, WVIP 1310 AM, WPUT 1520 AM, or call Howie Gershman
Klondike Program
Information and Registration [PDF,
765K]
Klondike Flyer [PDF,
2MB]
Klondike
Sled Plans [PDF,
1.1MB]
Council Key Leadership to conduct
Fireside Chats in Districts
All Scouting volunteers are welcome to attend…… During the month of
February and March the Westchester-Putnam Council Key Leadership (Key 4)
consisting of Sheriff Don Smith, Council President, John Callahan, Council
Commissioner, Dave Walsh, Council Executive Vice-President and Marc Andreo,
Council Scout Executive will be conducting Fireside Chats at each Districts
Roundtable.
These Fireside Chats (as they are being called) are a great way for the
Westchester-Putnam Council to hear from you our valued volunteers on how things
are going in Scouting, and how we as a Council may be able to assist you in your
efforts to serve young people. It will also be an opportunity for the Council
Key 4 to share with you the future of Scouting in our two Counties and what new
and exciting services are planned.
While a part of the agenda will be hearing about the programs and services
offered by the Westchester-Putnman Council, the bulk of the evening will be set
aside to listen and address your thoughts and concerns regarding Scouting.
This is a great opportunity to get informed about Scouting in our area and we
hope that you will take advantage of this most valuable evening. You may attend
any one of the following dates. No reservations are needed. We hope to see you
there.
Calendar of planned Fireside Chats
Algonquin District
Date- Monday, March 1, 2010
Place- St. John & Paul School – 280 Weaver St. – Larchmont, NY
Time- 8:00PM
Manitoga District
Date- Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Place- Van Cortlandtville Elementary School – 3100 East Main St. Mohegan Lake,
NY
Time- 7:30PM
Mohican District
Date- Thursday, March 4, 2010
Place- Council Service Center – 41 Saw Mill River Rd. Hawthorne, NY
Time- 7:30PM
For the Troops
December 15
Members of Somers Boy Scout Troop 376 collected over 300 pounds of goods
that has been sent over to soldiers serving in Iraq. This is the second year
that the Troop has collected goods and 60 Scouts participated in this year’s
drive. 
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 Richard Perlman at richardmontclairelectronics.com
or our District Executive Robert Willett at rwillett.
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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