Effective August 1, 2025, the new Connecticut Yankee Council Operations Fee will increase to $88 for all Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouting participants. Below are the basic membership fees: BSA National Fees $85 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting participants $65 for all Adult Volunteers $25 for Merit Badge…
The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited with a request for “an hour a week commitment” many have gone on to make Scouting and service to youth in other organizations their lifetime passion. The BSA established the Silver Beaver Award to recognize noteworthy service to youth by…
Safeguarding Youth Training (replaces Youth Protection Training) Youth protection is at the heart of everything we do. This updated training reinforces a culture of active supervision, situational awareness, and safety, ensuring we’re all equipped to help keep our Scouts safe. Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) is required for all Scouting America registered volunteers and is a…
Help Your Scout Raise Funds to Attend Camp Sequassen, Jamboree 2026 or High Adventure Bases Here’s how it works… Scouts can participate in the 50% Commission Sale with the Remaining Popcorn Inventory on their own. They do not have to fundraise as part of their unit. At the conclusion of their fundraiser, the Scout’s commission…
In addition to the information posted October 3 (Connecticut Yankee Council – Member (Youth & Adult) Renewal Process 2024), we have updated renewal fee information: Renewal Fees Effective August 1, 2024 National Regist. Fee Council Ops Fee Insurance Fee Total Scouts’ Life (Optional) Total with Scouts’ Life Traditional Youth $85.00 $73.00 $12.00 $170.00 $15.00 $185.00…
Effective March 1st, 2024, the Unit Renewal and member renewal process will no longer be one and the same, formally known as “re-charter”. Membership renewal for both youth and adults is now on a rolling 12-month renewal term based the initial registration of the member. Youth and adult membership fees will be separate from the…
Fourth Annual Quinnipiac District Dinner! **Attention Quinnipiac District Scouters** REGISTER NOW FOR THE DISTRICT DINNER TO HELP US RECOGNIZE THESE AWESOME VOLUNTEERS! Please join us as we salute the Scouting volunteers of the Quinnipiac District! We’re excited to announce our District Award of Merit recipients: Meg Barnes Tammy Kelly We are also recognizing the following…
Hello Scouting Family: Our Council continuously and thoughtfully evaluates all our programs, services, and assets. This comprehensive review also extends to our portfolio of properties. Recently, our focus was on Wah Wah Taysee, a 16-acre property in North Haven that the Council has been the proud stewards of for nearly a century. Our volunteer-led Properties…
Cub Scout “Pirates of Q” Campout Spring 2024 Camp Sequassen is located at: 791 West Hill Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057 Contact and Event Chair: Bob Scukas – qddistrictcommissioner@gmail.com – Cell 203-410-5107 Arrival and Checkin: Friday afternoon – By Trading Post till 8:00 PM –After that at Dining Hall Porch till 9:15 PM Pack Unit…
Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America Council Coordinated Operations Meeting March 19, 2024, 7:30 – 9:00 PM Breakout Meeting Notes Key Committees and Chairs Advancement: Charlie Blanchette Activities: John Hanks Camping: Bill Hall District Chairs: Gregg, Steve, Dan Membership: Seth Strohecker Training: Donna Wesolowski Marketing: Bob Brown Commissioners: Gene Waring Properties: Mike Card…
