Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA

2008 Scott F. Engle Class of Eagle Scouts
The Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner took place on June 11th at the Women’s Club of White Plains. 185 people attended this event which included family members and Eagle Scout Sponsors who came to pay tribute to 53 of our Eagle Scouts from this year’s class. (March 1, 2007-Feb. 29, 2008) Mr. Scott Engle was the Eagle Scout Honoree for whom the class is named.

Mr. Engle earned his Eagle in Southern California. He is Vice President and Treasurer of AIG Consumer Finance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of AIG, Inc. Scott joined AIG in 2007 after twenty-five years in investment
banking. Scott is a past President of the Westchester-Putnam Council, B.S.A. and is currently the Executive Vice President for Strategic Planning. He is also a member of the Philmont Staff Association having served on seasonal staff at Philmont for five summers during college years. Scott is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow.

Mr. James H. Levi served as this year’s Dinner Chairman. Jim is a Distinguished Eagle Scout and currently serves on the Council’s Executive Board. He serves as the Chair of our Council’s newly dedicated Vincent Coviello National Eagle Scout Association Committee. In addition to his Scouting involvement, Jim is President of Levi Company, an enterprise engaged in venture capital and real-estate investments.

The Eagles Scouts and their parents were invited to a reception prior to the dinner. The dinner program included congratulatory remarks to the class and a tribute to the Eagle Scout parents by Dinner Chairman Jim Levi. The Honorable John M. Perone, an Eagle Scout and Retired Supreme Court Judge, introduced each Eagle Scout present as a member of this year’s class. All members of the class, along with other Eagle Scouts present, rededicated themselves as they were led by Distinguished Eagle Scout, Mr. Jack Coughlin. The dinner program also included remarks by the Council’s Scout Executive, Marc Andreo and by Honoree Mr. Scott Engle. The dinner concluded with an inspirational video and benediction dedicated to the Scott F. Engle 2008 Class of Eagle Scouts.

“A Day in the Country” – Spring Warm-up Sporting Clay Tournament a Success!

More than fifty shooters enjoyed a “Day in the Country” at the Ten Mile River Preserve in Dover Plains New York on Friday May 16th. Special thanks to all that participated; particularly our committee of Preston Bruenn, Cyndi Dalena and Ray Marziano who helped raise more than $15,000 for Scouting in this inaugural event. Keep an eye out for our fall event which will be announced in the near future.

215 In Attendance At The Council Annual Recognition Dinner

The Council Annual Recognition Dinner was held on May 12th at the Westchester Marriott Hotel. The dinner was highlighted with the presentation of 5 Silver Beaver Awards to the following Scouters: Charles J. Aitcheson, Barbara T. Conciatori, Per Hellman, Edward T. Mann, and Ethan Margolis. The Silver Beaver Award is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered volunteer Scouters within the territory under the jurisdiction of a local council.

The B.S.A. National President William F. (Rick) Cronk shared the National Council initiatives to support Council and Unit program delivery. Westchester-Putnam Council President John Kiernan presented the printed copy of the Annual Report, shared the accomplishments from 2007 and expectations for the future, and recognized many Scouters for their accomplishments during the past year.

William E. Kelly Bowl-O-Ree
To benefit the Westchester-Putnam Council’s Learning for Life/Youth with Special Needs Program

This year’s Bowl-0-Ree program will raise needed funds for our Council’s Learning for Life/Youth with Special Needs Program which serves over 1,000 youth in special needs classrooms in Mt. Vernon and Yonkers.
A word of appreciation is extended to the 87 Packs, Troops, Crews and Posts that participated in this fun event, as well as the District Bowl-0-Ree Chairs.

Manitoga	P164	Yorktown
Manitoga	T174	Yorktown
Manitoga	P251	Yorktown
Manitoga	T165	Yorktown
Manitoga	P238	Shrub Oak
Manitoga	P38	Shrub Oak
Manitoga	P165	Yorktown
Manitoga	CR1005	Yorktown
Manitoga	P173	Yorktown
Manitoga	P134	Mohegan Lake
Manitoga	P1	Chappaqua
Manitoga	P6	Briarcliff Manor
Manitoga	P53	Putnam Valley
Manitoga	T284	Peekskill
Manitoga	T164	Yorktown
Manitoga	T49	Ossining
Manitoga	P103	Verplanck
Manitoga	CR2470	Ossining
Manitoga	P28	Croton
Manitoga	P49	Ossining
Muscoot		P1 	Carmel
Muscoot		T1	Carmel
Muscoot		P154	Goldens Bridge
Muscoot		T376	Somers
Muscoot		P119	Brewster
Muscoot		PO2088	Lewisboro
Muscoot		P1	North Salem
Muscoot		P94	Armonk
Muscoot		P101	Vista
Muscoot		P1	Lake Carmel
Muscoot		P1	Mt. Kisco
Muscoot		P1	Somers
Muscoot		P12	Brewster
Muscoot		P1	Lewisboro
Muscoot		P14	Carmel
Muscoot		P512	Carmel
Muscoot		CR 18	Mahopac
Muscoot		P106	Pound Ridge
Muscoot		CR 1205	Armonk
Muscoot		T154	Goldens Bridge

Algonquin	P3	Rye Brook
Algonquin	P4	Edgemont
Algonquin	T4	Larchmont
Algonquin	P2	Rye
Algonquin	P1 	New Rochelle
Algonquin	P33	Larchmont
Algonquin	P4	Larchmont
Algonquin	P5	West Harrison
Algonquin	P11	Rye
Algonquin	P19	Port Chester
Algonquin	P8	Pelham
Algonquin	P1	Pelham
Algonquin	P4	Pelham
Algonquin	CR15	New Rochelle
Algonquin	T2	Scarsdale
Four Rivers	P5	Bronxville
Four Rivers	P109	Mt. Vernon
Four Rivers	P333	Yonkers
Four Rivers	T47	Yonkers
Four Rivers	P47	Yonkers
Four Rivers	T2	Bronxville
Four Rivers	P29	Yonkers
Four Rivers	T5	Yonkers
Four Rivers	P338	Yonkers
Four Rivers	P7	Tuckahoe
Four Rivers	P46	Yonkers
Four Rivers	T5	Bronxville
Four Rivers	P25	Yonkers
Four Rivers	T25	Yonkers
Four Rivers	P40	Mt. Vernon
Four Rivers	P41	Mt. Vernon
Four Rivers	T41	Mt. Vernon
Mohican	P24	Dobbs Ferry
Mohican	P3 	Ardsley
Mohican	P5	White Plains
Mohican	T24	Dobbs Ferry
Mohican	P15	Pleasantville
Mohican	P1 	Hawthorne
Mohican	P22	Tarrytown
Mohican	P59	Elmsford
Mohican	P1	Hastings
Mohican	T22	Tarrytown
Mohican	P67	Hartsdale
Mohican	P1	White Plains
New Horizons	P86	White Plains
New Horizons	P2005	White Plains
New Horizons 	P759	Mt. Vernon

“Good Scout” Award Dinner Boosts Scoutreach Program
On Monday, December 3rd, 2007 area business leaders and Scouters gathered at Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown to honor Jesse J. Greene, Jr., Vice President of Financial Management at IBM Corporation with the “Good Scout” Award for his lifetime of achievement and community service.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Scouts from at-risk neighborhoods in Mount Vernon, Port Chester, White Plains and Yonkers who participate
in our Scoutreach program.

Thunderbird Games XV

The fifteenth annual Thunderbird Games was held on October 13th and 14th and was a tremendous success! About 3,200 people attended this annual favorite of Cub Scouts and their parents. The event was held at the Croton Point Park. Cub Scouts participated in over thirty-five different games, watched demonstrations and enjoyed a tremendous evening show. Over 1,500 Cubs, leaders and parents camped overnight in the park on Saturday night. This year’s theme was “Shiver Me Timbers” and was a great hit.

This tremendous event could not take place without the involvement of hundreds of volunteers. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of each person involved in making the games a great success. This year’s event chair, in his first year in this position, was Frank Doherty. Leo Marks returned to ensure that registration ran smoothly and Karen Boutross and her tremendous program committee were responsible for the games and the evening show.

If you missed this weekend, put it on your calendar for next year - October 18th and 19th - Thunderbird XVI!