Get to know our new Scout Executive

Mark Kraus, Connecticut Yankee Council’s new Scout Executive, is excited to get to know our Scouting family. He is holding a series of Fireside Chats to get to know you. You’re invited to join us over the next month. Please register at the links below for your district: Pomperaug District on Nov. 10 Scatcook District…

CYC Rangemaster Training

CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors who assist with unit, district, or Council events on the CYC’s camps’ shooting ranges. The training involves a summary of BSA and CYC Shooting Sports policies and an overview of the operating procedures for the camp ranges. As of Jan.…

What is a Commissioner?

Commissioners are District and Council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Scouts BSA troops, and Venturing crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Scouts BSA Organization. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit re-registers on time with an…

2020 Silver Beaver Nominations Open

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…

Fall 2020 Recruiting Kick-Off Recap

Membership – 2020 Fall Recruiting   The Council had a highly successful membership Kickoff webinar on Monday, August 3.   Download a copy of the PowerPoint presentation from the Kickoff below! Click here for a recording of the August Zoom Webinar: Cub Scout Webinar (link coming soon) Scouts BSA Webinar (link coming soon)   As…

Changes to Help Scouting Succeed

Hello Scouting Family— My name is Mark Kraus, the new Scout Executive. I’m excited to join the Scouting family here in the Connecticut Yankee Council. Scouting is my passion- I’ve been a Scouter for much of my life. There’s something unique about Scouting and the young men and women who join our program. I’ve seen…

Become a Trainer!

Want to be a Trainer? Why We Need You Our Council membership is in constant change as youth join BSA and others age out.Parents of new scouts who become adult leaders need to be trained.  But also, as the scouts of experienced trainers age out, new trainers are needed to carry on the legacy of…

Introductory Training

General Youth Protection Every Year: The safety of the youth in our program is paramount, and we require that all adult leaders complete Youth Protection training on an annual basis. This online class can be taken at your own pace, and is required as part of your annual registration with Connecticut Yankee Council. Position Training Before…