Introducing the America 250 CYC Scouting Awards In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, the Connecticut Yankee Council Activities Committee is launching the America 250 Scouting Awards. This council-wide program invites Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and adult leaders to explore America’s history and values through fun, age-appropriate activities focused on learning, service, adventure, and civic engagement.…
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…
Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America Council Coordinated Operations Meeting February 20, 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, Caroline, Gabe, Erika Membership: Seth Strohecker Training: Donna Wesolowski Marketing: Bob Brown Commissioners: Gene Waring Properties:…
An Annoucement from the BSA: Reminder: Update to Scouts BSA Youth Joining Requirements The BSA has been looking at the barriers to joining for today’s families and we want to simplify this for any youth who wants to participate in our programs. The joining requirements for the Scouts BSA program currently state: Youth can…
Get a friend to join Scouting and you both can be a part of eXtreme Scouting 2021! eXtreme Scouting is a special, by invitation only, event that takes over Camp Sequassen on June 13, 2021! All Scouts – Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts are eligible! Recruit your friends into Scouting and earn…
In order to remain strong and to be able to offer Scouting to the young people in our communities, Pack and Troops must be actively recruiting! And now, as we are moving into Fall, is prime time to do so! Here’s how: WHAT – Schedule recruiting opportunities for your unit. These can be in person…
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…
