News & Activities

 
Sleeping Giant District - THANK YOU Posted Apr. 23, 2012
On behalf of the Sleeping Giant District, I would like to thank Mark Parisi and his team for organizing a wonderful District Pinewood Derby!

A lot of time and work goes in to making this event a success, if you see Mark around, be sure to thank him on a job well done.

We hope to see everyone at the races again next year!
  Questions - Contact Blaine Boxwell, III
Sleeping Giant District - Webelos Wood 2012 Posted May. 13, 2012
Attention all Bear and Webelos Scouts! Have we got an event made just for you! Sleeping Giant District presents the ninth annual Webelos Woods Program. An event designed to introduce a Webelos scout and their parents to Boy Scouting. Don’t miss out on this fun filled weekend of activities and camping!
More Information Questions - Contact Rick Walker
Sleeping Giant District - Fall Camporee 2012 Posted May. 13, 2012
Volunteers from units are needed to help make this Rendezvous happen. Please consider joining the staff.

Camporee Staff Positions Needed:

• Registration:
• Fire Building
• Navigation
• Axe & Knife Work, Two Man Saws
• Canoe Race
• Frontier Cooking
• Frontier Leatherwork
• Black Powder Sports ?
• Rendezvous Swap Meet
• Judging
• Administration
• Permits/ Reservations/ Logistics
More Information Questions - Contact Paul Charest
Sleeping Giant District - Greetings Posted Mar. 21, 2012
Greetings!

Please allow me to introduce myself; My name is Blaine Boxwell, III and I will be serving as the District Executive for the Sleeping Giant District.

Before serving as the DE here, I've spent the last 11 years as a volunteer in the Wepawaug Valley District. Over that period of time, I've served as an Assistant Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor, Roundtable Staff member, District Committee Member...well ok, you get the idea. I've been in the Scouting program since I was 6 years old. From attaining my Arrow of Light in Pack 7 of Milford to receiving my Eagle Scout Award with Troop 196 in Milford, I know the Scouting program very well. I think one of my biggest strengths is that like most of you, I’m a product of the program. Also like you, I have a love and passion for the Scouting program and I’m absolutely thrilled to be serving as the District Executive for the Sleeping Giant District.

Over the new few weeks and months I will be reaching out to the Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops & Venturing Crews. I’ll be attending District Committee Meetings and roundtables, so please come and say hello! I will also try to visit every unit individually. I’m a big fan of Blue & Gold Dinners & Courts of honors, so please, send a friendly invite. I’d love to meet you and visit your unit.

Through Wood Badge, the Council Venturing Committee and other programs, I’ve been able to meet and work with some of the Scouters in the district. I couldn’t possibly be more excited to be working with Sleeping Giant.

Together, we will work on our common goal, which is to grow and promote the Scouting program in the Sleeping Giant District.

If you should ever need to get ahold of me, please call me at the council office at 203.876.6868 ext 254, or email me at blaine.boxwell@scouting.org

I look forward to working with you in the future!


Yours in Scouting,
Blaine, III
  Questions - Contact Blaine Boxwell, III
Sleeping Giant District - District Committee Meeting - DATE CHANGE Posted Feb. 21, 2012
CHANGE THE DATE!!!!
DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING

District Committee meetings will be moving from First Tuesdays of the month to the FIRST MONDAY of the month.

SAVE THE DATES
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4

Same place ~ North Haven Rec Center 7 Linsley St
Same time ~ 7:00 – 8:30PM
  Questions - Contact Caroline Griffin
Sleeping Giant District - Need to Update your Training Info? Posted Mar. 29, 2012
Are your training records out of date or missing important pieces of information? Please click the ‘More Information’ link to be taken to the ‘Scout Leader Training Update Form’.

It’s a simple and easy way to update your records for you or someone in your unit.

Just click on the ‘More Information’ tab below, or follow: http://www.scatacook.org/Training/TrainingRecordUpdate-All.htm
More Information Questions - Contact Blaine Boxwell, III
Sleeping Giant District - Roundtable Statistics April 2012 Posted May. 16, 2012
Here is the latest stats on who is coming to roundtable-based on the sign-in sheets.

More Information Questions - Contact Dave Lyons
Sleeping Giant District - Klondike Derby 2013 Posted Feb. 2, 2012
******SAVE THE DATE******

Klondike Derby 2013
Saturday, JANUARY 19, 2013

Camp Sequassen

Click "more information" for save the date flyer

More details to follow
More Information Questions - Contact Lynn Crisci
Sleeping Giant District - OA Troop Representative Posted Jan. 15, 2012
Some have asked how active District Units are with monthly Chapter meetings with OA Troop Representatives

Unit Leaders; you can use the OA Troop Representatives position as a Advancement/leadership position

see "more information"
More Information Questions - Contact Michael Kennedy
Sleeping Giant District - Unit Recharter Instructions Posted Apr. 3, 2012
Need help with your Unit Recharter paperwork? Here are some easy steps to walk you through the process.

Please click 'More Information' or follow this link: http://www.ctyankee.org/resources/recharter

Charters are due: November 17th, 2012
Questions: recharter@ctyankee.org
More Information Questions - Contact Blaine Boxwell, III
Sleeping Giant District - District Committee Meeting Posted Mar. 2, 2012
District Committee Meeting every 1st Monday of the month (except July) at the North Haven Rec Center at 7:00 pm

You dont need to be on a committee to attend, everyone is welcome to bring ideas to the table
  Questions - Contact Caroline Griffin
Sleeping Giant District - Yahoo Email Group Posted Sep. 28, 2011
Would you like to be included in Sleeping Giant Email Group?

Please subscribe to our Yahoo Email Group!

Just visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SLEEPINGGIANT-CYC/
More Information Questions - Contact Michael Kennedy
Sleeping Giant District - Facebook Posted Jan. 18, 2012
Become a fan of the Sleeping Giant District on Facebook.

Simply seach for "Sleeping Giant District CT Yankee Council"

Once on the page, click LIKE to become a fan and you’ll receive updates as to what’s happening in the Sleeping Giant District

OR

CLICK LINK ON LOWER LEFT "more information"
More Information Questions - Contact Michael Kennedy
Sleeping Giant District - Deer Lake Maintenance Committee Posted Oct. 7, 2011
Deer Lake Maintenance Committee is looking for volunteers interested in helping us keep the camp in top condition by participating in work parties from time to time. Please join our Yahoo group to receive information about work party opportunities, and to see photos and get news about what's going on at Deer Lake! To join, please click the "More Information" link, or send an e-mail to DeerLakeMaint-subscribe@yahoogroups.com . There's no obligation if you join, and you will receive the latest updates by e-mail
More Information Questions - Contact Ted Langevin
Sleeping Giant District - Website Updating Posted Mar. 8, 2011
for faster website updates, please have ready so I can cut and paste into system if not it may take me a while to get to it.

FYI: Only one link/file is availible at this time (more information) to be added to your news listing.

Thanks Mike
  Questions - Contact Michael Kennedy
Sleeping Giant District - New Tour Plan Guidelines and Procedure Posted Feb. 26, 2011
Effective March 1, 2011, what are currently known as local and national Tour Permits will be replaced by a "Tour Plan" and the online tour permit system will no longer be available.

The tour plan is a checklist for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the tour plan may not address all possible challenges but can help ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure.
In addition, the plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event, and defines driver qualifications and minimum limits of insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles used to transport participants.

Tour plans are necessary for trips outside the Connecticut Yankee Council territory and not going to a Council-owned camp property, for trips to any national high-adventure base, Jamboree, OA Conference or regionally sponsored event; or when conducting the following activities outside of Council or district events:
* Aquatics activities (swimming, boating, floating, scuba, etc.)
* Climbing or rappelling
* Orientation flights (process flying plan)
* Shooting sports
* Any activities involving motorized vehicles as part of the program (snowmobiles,
boating, etc.) Please note that this means that even if you are within council borders, you must file a tour plan if you plan to participate in the above activities.

Tour Plans must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your trip
More Information Questions - Contact Karen Caiati