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Annual Recognition Dinner
& Silver Beaver Award Ceremony
Monday, May 12, 2008
Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown, NY
6:00 P.M. Reception - 7:00 P.M. Dinner The Council Annual Recognition
Dinner is scheduled for May 12, 2008 and will be held at the Westchester
Marriott in Tarrytown, NY. The National BSA President, Rick Cronk, will be the
featured speaker at the dinner.
This dinner will feature the recognition of the Units in the Council that
have earned the Centennial Quality Unit Award. In addition, the Silver Beaver
Award which will be presented to selected adult members of the Council for their
distinguished service to youth.
The Marriott Hotel is conveniently located on Tarrytown Road off I-287 and
the Saw Mill River Parkway. There is ample parking located in the parking lot
adjacent to the hotel. The cost of the dinner is $50.00 per person. The menu
will include Salad of mixed field greens garnished with cucumber, tomato, black
olives and Swiss cheese; Chicken Provencale-boneless breast of chicken, with
garlic, tomato, olives, fresh basil and white wine, served with green beans and
rice pilaf; assorted pastries for dessert, fresh brewed coffee, decaffeinated
coffee, assorted teas & assorted soft drinks.
An alternate entrée of pasta for dietary needs may be requested on the
reservation form.
A complimentary fresh crudite’ will be offered as well as a cash bar for a
reception at 6:00 pm to welcome President Rick Cronk and our Silver Beaver
recipients prior to the start of the dinner.
 The
dinner will immediately follow the reception and begin at 7:00 pm.
Recognition
Dinner Flyer and Registration Form [PDF,
368K]
William F. “Rick” Cronk, Jr. has been the
President of the National Council BSA since 2006. As a youth he was a Cub & Boy
Scout, advancing to the rank of Star. As an adult Rick has been an active
volunteer leader, supporting his 3 sons, all of whom earned the rank of Eagle
Scout.
Mr. Cronk has served as a District Chair, Council Commissioner, Council
President, Area President, and Chair of the World Scouting Foundation. He is a
Silver Antelope award recipient, and in 2006 became President of the National
Council, BSA. On behalf of Westchester-Putnam Council, we would like
to announce and congratulate this year’s Silver Beaver recipients:
 Charles
Aitcheson, Four Rivers District – Chartered Organization Representative, Good
Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Yonkers, NY
Barbara Conciatori, Manitoga District– District Program Chair
Per Hellman, Council Executive Board– Council Properties Chair
Edward T. Mann, Algonquin District– Assistant District Commissioner
Ethan Margolis, Muscoot District– District Committee Member
Council Annual Meeting
and Elections Scheduled
All registered Chartered Organization Representatives, Council Members at
Large, Associate Council Members at Large and Council Honorary Members are
invited to the Council Annual Meeting to be held on May 12, 2008, 5:45 PM
at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY. The purpose of the meeting is
to:
1. Receive Reports from Council committees.
2. Elect Members at Large, Executive Board, Advisory Council, Council Officers,
and Representatives to the National Council.
3. Receive the financial report of the corporation.
4. Transact such other business as may come before the meeting.
Suggestions for Members at Large and/or Executive Board must be made in
writing to the Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o the Council Service
Center, at least 30 days in advance of the meeting; nominations from the floor
are not permitted.
Suggestions for any resolutions to be considered at the Annual Meeting must
be submitted in writing to the Chair of the Committee on Program and
Resolutions, c/o the Council Service Center, by April 25, 2008.
"A Day in the Country" -
Spring 2008
Sporting Clays Tournament
Ten Mile River Preserve, Dover Plains, NY
Friday, May 16, 2008 Event Schedule for the Day
8:30 AM: Registration, Continental Breakfast & Squadding
9:30 AM: Safety Orientation, 100 Targets of Sporting Clays for Score, Ammunition
Provided
Noon: Barbecue Lunch, Awards, Raffles and Auction Thanks to the increased
popularity of our fall tournament, we have developed a “warm up event” in the
spring to satisfy all levels of shooters at a unique second venue. Funds derived
from this tournament will help to increase the number of young people who are
enrolled in the program. Please use the form below to indicate your interest in
participating. A variety of participation options and sponsorships are
available. Participation is limited to 20 teams, so register today. Over and
under and double barrel guns only. A small number of shotguns will be available
at the club with proper ID.
Sporting Clays Flyer and Registration Form [PDF,
86K]
Family Camping at the
Durland Scout Reservation
Save the weekend of May 30 – June 1 for family camping at the Durland Scout
Reservation (formerly Clear Lake). All Cub Scouting families are encouraged
to come out for a great weekend of archery, canoeing, crafts, hiking, Scout
skills, nature, campfire, fishing and more. NEW THIS YEAR – Bring a bag
lunch on Saturday and we will provide supper on Saturday and a continental
breakfast on Sunday. Now all you need is a tent and personal gear, or just
come for the day on Saturday. Staying for Saturday activities only: $20
Will be staying for the BBQ dinner add per person: $5
Will be Camping overnight in a tent add per family: $5
Continental breakfast Sunday add per person: $2 Send the registration form
below and a check written out for the total to Westchester Putnam Council
attention Family Camping. No later than May 20, 2008. -The $20 fee includes:
all activities and crafts, a certificate for the family, a patch for each Cub,
and the afternoon entertainment.
-Please bring your own bag lunches and beverages. Bottled water is recommended
for the hike to waterfront.
-NOTE: for safety reasons – NO strollers are permitted on the trails
-This is NOT a drop off event. A parent or guardian must accompany each child.
Family Camping
Registration Form [PDF, 19K]
Tiger Fire Day
 CALLING
ALL NEW TIGER CUBS
You are being called to attend the TIGER FIRE DAY!
Sunday, June 1st 12pm to 2pm
Westchester County Fire Training Center,
4 Dana Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595
Cost: FREE! GRATIS!
This is an event to welcome new Tiger Cub Scouts to the fun and exciting
world of Cub Scouting.
Parents and siblings are welcome.
Activities will include firefighting demonstrations, crafts, fire engines and
more!
If you have any questions, and to RSVP, please contact Tiffany Deygoo at
(914) 773-1135 x239 or tdeygoo
Eager Beaver Weekend
June 6-8, 2008
Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation
Each year hundreds of hours of volunteer labor are needed to open our camps.
Please consider taking another weekend of your busy schedule to ensure that the
Read Scout Reservation is the best it can be for our Scouts this summer.
Lodging and meals for the weekend are offered at no cost.
A partial project list is below.
If you see a project you are interested in, please e-mail readsupport.
Please send in the registration form below by June 1 so we can accurately
prepare for both meals and projects. For safety reasons, we ask that all
participants be at least 18 years of age.
The 2,000 Scouts who will attend Read this summer thank you.
Planned Projects
List as of February 8, 2008
1. Continue work on new shower house at Summit Base
2. Continue construction and staining of new camp site latrines
3. Construct new stage for Camp Buckskin camp fire area
4. Continue construction of four camp site lean-to’s
5. Cut dead or dangerous trees as needed in campsites and program areas
6. Complete installation of new signage at Reservation entrance
7. Replace a section of the horse pasture fencing
8. Repairs to existing latrines
9. Repair interior walls of Waubeeka showers
10. Construct wheel chair access ramps to Waubeeka Office and Commissary
11. Repair reptile pit pool in Camp Buckskin
12. Construct archery range firing line shelters in Camp Buckskin and Camp
Waubeeka
13. Extend Buckskin waterfront area fencing to spillway
14. Repairs to picnic tables
15. Construct storage shed for Camp Buckskin swimming area
16. Repair, scrape and stain eaves of Double-Wide
17. Install privacy fencing around propane tanks
Eager
Beaver Weekend Flyer and Registration form [PDF, 250K]
Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
WOMAN’S CLUB OF WHITE PLAINS
305 Ridgeway Avenue, White Plains, New York
6:00 PM RECEPTION/7:00 PM DINNER
Please join us when we gather to pay tribute to a very special group of young
men. A group that has risen, through hard work and dedication, to the highest
level of Boy Scouting… the rank of EAGLE SCOUT.
Eagle Scout Recognition
Dinner Response Form [PDF, 21K]
Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner Flyer [PDF, 176K]
Race to Summer Adventure
Tuesday June 17 at Grand Prix New York in Mt. Kisco: Teams of four will
race Porsche GT3 race cars at speeds up to 40 MPH on a custom designed indoor
track in an hour long endurance race complete with driver changes, pit stops,
and refueling stops! The evening concludes with a victory dinner where awards
will be presented for fastest team and individual racers. Contact Charlie Rogers
at 914.773.1135 extension 231 for more information or to register.
Westchester-Putnam Council Golf
Classic
 “Keep
Your Eye on the Ball”
Save the Date
July 28, 2008
at the Salem Golf Club North Salem, NY
This Golf Classic is Sponsored by American Progressive Life & Health
Insurance of New York
A Great Day of Golf and Fellowship will begin with Lunch at 11:00AM
Shotgun Start at 12:00 Noon followed by Dinner, Prizes and Awards
-There are openings for Teams of Four
-Tee and Green Sponsorships
-Prize Donations for the Gift Bag, and Auction
-Sponsorships of
-Beverages on the Course
-Driving Range
-Putting Green
-Golf Carts
For Further Information, Please refer to the Tournament Brochure which will
be here, or contact Bob Willett at 914-773-1135 x224 or rwillett
Tiger Cub Fishing Fun Derby
Saturday August 16, 2008
Durland Scout Reservation
Putnam Valley, New York 10579
Come and enjoy the fun with your Tiger Cub Scout (1st Grade Boys as of
September 2008) at the Durland Scout Reservation
1 Clear Lake
Putnam Valley, New York 10579
-7:00 Registration and Tour of Cabin Facilities
-8:00 Lines Wet (bring your own fishing equipment)
-11:30 LUNCH (BBQ Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks & Desert)
-12:00 Awards & Closing Ceremony
-Optional return to fishing
Cost is $5.00 Per person
Tiger Cub Fisher Fund Derby Flyer and Registration Form [PDF,
689K]
Program Extravaganza
Thursday, August 21, 2008
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Pace University
Free Food!
Dear Scouter:
You’re invited to attend the area’s largest and best program event. Start
your unit’s program year off right! Come join us at the Westchester-Putnam
Council’s 5th Annual Program Extravaganza night. This is the kick-off to the
2008-2009 program year. All your Council and District program support material
will be available. Bring all your unit’s adult volunteers. The Program
Extravaganza only comes once a year; so don’t miss your chance! Be there!
 The Exhibits will include:
Training, Activities, Camping & Advancement
University of Scouting & College of Commissioner Science
Race to Scouting Information
Popcorn Sale Information
Thunderbird Games
Scouting for Food
Council Calendars
Bowl-O-Ree
Wood Badge
Seminars will be offered on the following:
-Race to Cub Scouting Unit Coordinators Orientation
-Religious Program Emblems for all faiths at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM
-Program Planning for your Pack, Troop or Crew
More information will be on the Council Website.
Great News….
Your unit has an opportunity to receive Unit Popcorn Kernel Training!
This is one of the requirements to receive the 5% bonus
For more information contact Maryellen @914-773-1135x234
or email Maryellen at mgalinski
Thunderbird Games
October 18-19, 2008
All packs will want to save the date for the 16th annual Thunderbird Games.
The Games will be held at Croton Point Park the weekend of October 18th and
19th. This highlight of any Cub’s year features more than 30 games on Saturday
afternoon, and a great evening show. More than 2,000 Cubs and parents camped at
the park on Saturday night last year, and over 3,500 people attended the
Saturday games.
For registration information watch here and look for emails and materials
will be available at Roundtables.
View Photos of the Thunderbird
Games in 2007
 2010 National Scout Jamboree
Join us for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree!
Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia
National Scout Jamboree will be the Summer of 2010 to coincide with the
100 anniversary of Scouting. It should be a monumental event and a highlight
of anyone's Scouting career. It isn't to early for Scouts and Scouters alike
to start making plans to attend in 2010!
Participant Requirements:
Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts must be at least First Class Scouts. They must
have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010,
but not have reached their 18th birthday by August, 2010. All Boy Scouts and
Varsity Scouts must participate in a pre-jamboree training experience; file a
complete Personal Health and Medical Record prior to the pre-jamboree training;
have been active in a troop or team for at least six months prior to July 1,
2010; and be approved by the unit leader and local council.
View Video Promotion for the
Jamboree
View Photos of the 2005
Jamboree
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