SAFEGUARDING YOUTH – Update for May 2024

From Glen Pounder, Chief Safeguarding Officer, BSA I wanted to update everyone on the progress of our Youth Protection initiatives since I joined the organization on May 1, 2023. Our journey in safeguarding our Scouting youth is not a solitary one. It’s a collective effort, with numerous individuals and organizations playing crucial roles. Among them,…

Family Den Pilot Program

Family Den Pilot Program Connecticut Yankee Council has been accepted in the Boy Scouts of America National Family Den Pilot Program. What does this mean? Current Family Packs can have gender-integrated dens from Lions to Webelos (grades K-4) Arrow of Light dens (grade 5) must remain gender separate to help facilitate moving into Scouts BSA…

Scatacook Welcomes Joseph Kierwiak as New District Executive

We are delighted to announce that Joseph Kierwiak has accepted a promotion to serve as the District Executive for Scatacook District effective January 1st. Since beginning with Connecticut Yankee Council in September, Joe has been serving as a District Executive in Quinnipiac. He had been with Connecticut Rivers Council prior to joining our council. Please…