Welcome to the Saugatuck District Page!

Your Beacon of Adventure!

We’re thrilled to bring the spirit of Scouting to young people throughout southern Fairfield County. As District leaders, our mission is to foster the growth and success of Scouting units in our communities. We partner with chartered organizations and local groups to establish and enhance Scouting programs. Embark on this exciting adventure with us!
The name Saugatuck, derived from the river in Westport, signifies a pivotal point where the former Powahay and parts of the Pomperaug Districts merge. Just as a lighthouse guides ships to safe shores, we strive to be “A Beacon of Adventure” for the youth we serve.

Yours in Scouting,

Nathan Schindler, District Chair | Adam Terr, District Commissioner | Jonathan Glassman, District Director

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District Resources

Calendar

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Latest News

Latest News from Saugatuck District & Council

Activities

Saugatuck Quick Links – Fall 2024 (Updated Oct 9, 2024)

To add to this list please contact John Hanks (johnwhanks@hotmail.com)

Cub Scout Packs

Oct 19-20: Arrow of Light (5th Grade) Overnight at the Fall Camporee. Arrow of Light Scouts can camp with a host Troop or on their own and participate in the Scouts BSA Fall Camporee at Hoyt Scout Reservation. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1269

Oct 26: Saugatuck District invites Scout Families to the SONO Collection Halloween Nightfair Pre-Party! Pack 97 Norwalk will host a recruitment and activity table, and we welcome other units to join in! This is a perfect “bring a buddy” event for families to learn more about Scouting. The event runs 11 AM – 2 PM, SONO Collection, 100 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT 06854. Join us in the M&T Bank Magnificent Room for a Boo-tastic Community Event as The SoNo Collection partners with the City of Norwalk to host this year’s Halloween Nightfair Pre-Party! Enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, DJ, and a performance by the Norwalk Youth Symphony. Questions? Email: Saugatuck@ctyankee.org

Nov 9 University of Adventures: Earn advancement through Adventures, enjoy special entertainment and a lunch. Three colleges are being offered —Bear 3rd Grade, Webelos 4th Grade, and Arrow of Light 5th Grade—each offering the new 2024 requirements. Easton Country Day School. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1219

Nov 9 Train-A-Thon: Unique Training Courses are being planned during (but separate from) the University of Adventure, at the Easton Country Day School. More information coming.

Dec 7 CYC Chess Play and Tournament: Webelos and Arrow of Light invited — Join us for casual play, tournaments, Chess Merit Badge, Team Play Chess with our Mega Chess Set, and more. At the SONO Collection (Norwalk Mall). Open to Scouts and youth from grades 4 to 12. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/chessplay

Troops/Crews/Ships/Post

Oct 18-20 Saugatuck District Fall Camporee at Hoyt: Dive into Greek mythology at the “Clash of the Titans” competition hosted by Troop 219 Darien. Patrols will compete as Team Cronus (strength and leadership) or Team Prometheus (strategy and innovation) in exciting challenges at Hoyt Scout Reservation. https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/camporee

Dec 7 CYC Chess Play and Tournament: Get ready for a chess-filled day at the SONO Collection! Join us for casual play, tournaments, Chess Merit Badge, Team Play Chess with our Mega Chess Set, and more. Open to Scouts and youth from grades 4 to 12.    https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/chessplay

District & Council Events

To add to this list please contact John Hanks (johnwhanks@hotmail.com)

Date(s) Event Units Invited Event Information Link
Sep 21 Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) and Den Chief Training – Darien Scout Cabin Troops https://www.ctyankee.org/events/intro-to-leadership-skills-for-troops-september-2024
Sep 27-28 Scout Day at Lime Rock (Council) – Lime Rock Park Packs & Troops https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1245
Oct 5-6 Cub Scout Safari (optional Pack Family Camp) – Hoyt Packs https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/safari
Oct 13 Aquila District Cuboree – Shooting Sports Event – Old Lyme Park
Oct 18-20 Saugatuck District Fall Camporee – Clash of the Titans – Hoyt Troops, Crews & Ships https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/camporee
Oct 18-20 Arrow of Light Overnight Fall Camporee Arrow of Light Scouts https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1269
Oct 19-20 Arrow of Light Scouts Overnight – Hoyt Arrow of Light Scouts https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1269
Oct 26 Quinnipiac District Fright Night – Sequassen Packs
Nov 29 University of Adventures (Council) – Easton Country Day School Bear, Webelos & Arrow of Light Dens https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1219
Dec 7 CYC Chess Play and Tournament – SONO Collection, Norwalk Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships www.connjam.com
Jan 24-26 Saugatuck District Klondike – Hoyt
Feb 1 Cub Scout Polar Bear – Samford Museum & Nature Center Packs
Mar 29 District Pinewood Derby Championships Packs
May 16-18 ConnJam 2025 – Orange County Fairgrounds (Council) Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships

District Committee

District Committee

Name Position Email Committee
Nathaniel Schindler District Chair saugatuck-chairman@ctyankee.org Key 3
Adam Terr District Commissioner saugatuck-commissioner@ctyankee.org Key 3
Jonathan Glassman District Director jonathan.glassman@scouting.org Key 3
Jeffrey Herz District Vice-Chair jeffrey.herz@gmail.com Membership
John Clapps District Vice-Chair me@johnclapps.com Communications/Marketing
OPEN District Vice-Chair Program
OPEN District Vice-Chair Development
Lawrence Ratner Committee Chair lawrence@theratnerfamily.com Advancement
John Hanks (Interim) Committee Chair johnwhanks@hotmail.com Activities
Craig Schorr Committee Chair craig.schorr@yahoo.com Training

 

Name Position Committee
Evan Atkins Committee Member Advancement – Eagle Scout Coordinator
William Hall Committee Member Advancement
Chester Wickett Committee Member Advancement (Life to Eagle) & Activities
Andrew Karwoski Committee Member Advancement
Sean Gelston Committee Member Activities & Membership (Cub Scouts)
Dani Simson Committee Member Training & First Aid
Steve Coe Committee Member Activities & First Aid
OPEN Committee Member Activities Coordinator – Scouts BSA
OPEN Committee Member Activities Coordinator – Cub Scouts
Sabina Harris Committee Member Activities
Irene Syoichev Committee Member Activities
Phil Lawlor Committee Member Activities – Shooting Sports
Joel Degray Committee Member Activities – STEM
Elisabeth Steinberg Committee Member Activities & Development
Michael Tresca Committee Member Communications & Marketing
Dave Mestre Committee Member Membership (Bridgeport TWC) & STEM
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Darien TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Fairfield TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (New Canaan TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Norwalk TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Stamford TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Stratford TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Weston TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Wilton TWC)
James Delorey Committee Member Membership (Westport TWC)
Bill Janocha Committee Member Membership (Stamford Schools)
Mike Szarpa Committee Member Membership (Norwalk Schools)
Susie Flaherty Committee Member Membership (Female Scout BSA Units)
OPEN Committee Member Communications – Social Media, Website, eMail
Malcolm Dickinson Committee Member Training – Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Den Chiefs
OPEN Committee Member Training – NYLT, University of Scouting, Pow Wow
Grant Evans Committee Member Training – YPT
Neil Patrick Harris Committee Member
Steve Prostor Committee Member

Commissioners

Saugatuck District Commissioners Staff

Name Position Email Town (Unit Covered)
Adam Terr District Commissioner saugatuck-commissioner@ctyankee.org Key 3
OPEN Roundtable Commissioner Roundtable Commissioner – Scouts BSA
OPEN Roundtable Commissioner Roundtable Commissioner – Cub Scouts
William Shannon Asst RT Commissioner william@williamshannon.net Assistant Roundtable Commissioner
OPEN Asst RT Commissioner Assistant Roundtable Commissioner
Jeffrey Glans Asst District Commissioner jhglans@gmail.com Bridgeport / Stratford (P34, T34, T38)
James Mitchell Asst District Commissioner jimalexmitchell2@gmail.com Darien (P55, P56, P155, P161) & Membership Liaison
David Nobile Asst District Commissioner dfn1026@gmail.com Fairfield (T82, T88, T90, T188, T199, T1999) & Shooting Sports
Marc Harrison Asst District Commissioner marcdh@gmail.com New Canaan (P7, P45, T31, T45)
Adrian Ruck Asst District Commissioner ruckad@me.com Norwalk (P97, T19, S6)
Kevin Shah Asst District Commissioner shahk430@hotmail.com Stamford (P11, P15, T11, T15)
Jared Mittleman Asst District Commissioner jared@jmittleman.com Weston / Westport (788, T887, T36, T39, T139)
John Ferencz Asst District Commissioner jferencz42@gmail.com Wilton (P17, T20, T125)
Arnold Feintuck Asst District Commissioner arnprinter@yahoo.com Darien (T219, C353) & Female Scout BSA Units
Thomas Williams Asst District Commissioner tom.williams@worldcontact.com New Canaan (P70, T70) & Training Liaison / Recognition
Michelle Sideleau Wendt Unit Commissioner michelle.sideleau.wendt@gmail.com Fairfield (P10, T10) Stamford (T9, T48)
Todd Joerchel Unit Commissioner tjoerchel@hotmail.com Fairfield (P82, P89, P99)
Prasad Pinjala Unit Commissioner pvnprasad@yahoo.com Fairfield (P88)
Frank DiLorenzo Unit Commissioner fjdilo74@gmail.com Fairfield (P95)
Kevin Starke Unit Commissioner kjstarke@yahoo.com Fairfield (P197, P199)
Jeff Keener Unit Commissioner Jeff.keener@mac.com Fairfield (P401)
Thane (Ian) Grauel Unit Commissioner thaneg@optonline.net Norwalk (T190, T222)
Monica Goldstein Unit Commissioner goldstein.monica@gmail.com Weston (P75), Westport (P39)
Rob Gurliacci Unit Commissioner rgurliacci@gmail.com Darien T35, T53 & First Aid & Shooting Sports
OPEN – STRATFORD Unit Commissioner Stratford (P74, P177, T71, T72, T74, T76)
Gene Warning Council Commissioner ewaring@snet.net Bridgeport (C42, P42, S10) Fairfield (S84)

Meetings/Roundtable

Saugatuck District & Council Meetings

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Cub Scout Breakout – Scouts BSA Breakout – Member Renewal Assistance

October 30, 2024 – Roundtable Meeting – ZOOM ONLY

 

Topic: Saugatuck District Roundtable Meeting – October 30th

Time: Oct 30, 2024 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87114473273?pwd=zOLV19pIxN8XixKSxREIcda5HTB7Ao.1

Meeting ID: 871 1447 3273

Passcode: 949615

 

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Date Event Calendar Link / Meeting Information Meeting Material
Aug 28 (Wed 7:30PM) Saugatuck District Committee Leadership Fall Kick-Off Meeting (Zoom) Saugatuck Fall Kick-Off Meeting – ZOOM ONLY Saugatuck May 2024 Roundtable Info – Annual Planning Materials

Saugatuck May 2024 Roundtable Zoom Recording
Sep 5 (Thurs) Saugatuck District Committee Meeting (Zoom) Saugatuck District Committee Meeting – September 5th 2024 – ZOOM ONLY
Oct 1 (Tues) Saugatuck Roundtable Network Night 7PM – 9PM @ Pinstripes SONO Mall Saugatuck Network Social Night at Pinstripe – RSVP TODAY
Oct 10 (Thurs) Saugatuck District Committee Meeting (In-Person/Zoom) Saugatuck District Committee Meeting – October 10th 2024 (Zoom / In-Person)
Oct 30 (Wed) Saugatuck Roundtable Meeting – Zoom ONLY Saugatuck District Roundtable Meeting – October 30th 7:30 PM  (Zoom Only) October 2024 Roundtable Materials
Nov 7 (Thurs) Saugatuck District Committee Meeting Zoom ONLY Saugatuck District Committee Meeting – November 7th
Nov 20 (Wed) Saugatuck Roundtable Meeting (Training & Renewal/Recharter Assistance) Zoom ONLY Add to Council Calendar with Zoom Information
Dec 5 (Thurs) Saugatuck District Annual Meeting (In-Person ONLY) Add to Council Calendar with Location Information
Jan 9 (Thurs) Saugatuck District Committee Meeting (In-Person/Zoom) Add to Council Calendar with Zoom Information
Jan 29 (Wed) Saugatuck Roundtable Network Night – New Year Kickoff Program – TBD Add to Council Calendar

Unit Directory

Saugatuck District Unit directory

SEPT 2024 EDITION

This directory highlights the diverse Scouting units from ten unique towns along Connecticut’s coast. Each town, with its own distinct character and charm, offers a vibrant Scouting experience, reflecting the natural beauty and rich history of the shoreline. Explore the directory to discover the Scouting units that are shaping the future leaders of these remarkable communities. Please contact any unit for more information.

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Please email Unit Entry corrections or updates to saugatuck@ctyankee.org