2019 Fall Recruitment Kick-off

FALL RECRUITMENTKICK-OFF MEETING DATE CHANGE Thursday, August 8, 2019 — 7:00 PMAndrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin140 West Ave., Darien The Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year for Scouters when we renew our unit program with exciting new activities. This is also the time through fall recruitment that we can give…

Scouts BSA Training Bulletin

SCOUTS BSA LEADER TRAINING BULLETIN June 2019 Edition All registered adult leaders must complete Position Specific Training required by the National Council of the BSA for their registered position in order to remain registered with their respective Units. Training are now available at my.scouting.org, click “BSA Learn Center” .E-learning versions of some courses may be…

Planning the 2019-2020 Program Year

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD POWAHAY’S 2019-2020 PROGRAM & CALENDAR GUIDE Planning the Pack, Troop or Crew Annual Program is an opportunity to plan an exciting year of activities for all of the families of your unit. Following the steps in this guide can provide unparalleled experiences for more Scouts and earn the Journey to Excellence…

District Recognition Dinner

Please join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2018, as we salute the Scouting volunteers of Powahay District, Connecticut Yankee Council. You won’t want to miss this annual event as we recognize Scouters at the unit and district levels with the District Award of Merit, Key Three Award, “On My Honor” Award and more. Wednesday, June…

Download Roundtable Information

Roundtable Downloads Please find below the monthly Roundtable Packet and other information presented at the April Roundtable.   CLICK HERE — April Roundtable Packet This Packet contains, calendar, District Contact information, current flyers on upcoming activities and other information.   CLICK HERE — PowerPoint Presentation on BSA TAP and Affordable Outings The PowerPoint presentation features the Adventure…

Chess Merit Badge Workshop

  Learn Chess Merit Badge from Chess Masters, Sunday, April 28, 2019 Chess Merit Badge Workshop Sunday, April 28, 2019 9 AM Check-in — 9:15 to 11:15 AM Class At the Chess Club of Fairfield County, LLC 710 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850 The fee is $30 payable to the Chess Club of Fairfield County…

District Drop-In Hikes

District “Drop-in” Hikes Introduce your Pack’s families to some of the best hiking trails and nature preserves (and outdoor programs) in and around our District! All hikes start at 3pm EST No registration required No charge to attend.  Youth must be accompanied by a leader or parent. Saturday, September 22, 2018 – Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford (www.bartlettarboretum.org)…

Powahay News

Download the latest edition of Powahay’s Newsletter. Powahay News is a volunteer publication and published monthly except during the summer. Celebrating our 13th Year we welcome stories and photos from our units. We do not publish the last names of youth without parent permission. Send your news to johnwhanks@hotmail.com  

Join Powahay’s Email List

Join Powahay 600 Email Subscribers and keep up with what is happening in Powahay and Council. We will email you our monthly Powahay News and you will receive program and activities updates and other important communications. We do not share your email address and only email as necessary. To Join our List: If you are…

Next Roundtable May 1, 2019

  BSA Roundtables are a monthly gathering of Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, and District leaders. Roundtables are put on by your District Commissioner staff to give leaders hands-on experience and provide a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters. There are separate sessions for Cub Scouts leaders and Scouts BSA/Venture…