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The logo for Powahay District is a medicine feather from a Shaman, or Indian medicine man.  The feather is strong medicine for curing and for strength of mind, body and character. Powahay (pronounced po-WA-hay) — was a Chief and last representative of Indians in lower Fairfield County. His name was chosen as our district name to honor the Native Americans that once lived in the communities that make up our district. Learn more about the history of our district here.

Yours in Scouting,

Marc Harrison, District Chair | Jim Mitchell, District Commissioner | Jim Patterson, Senior District Executive

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Latest News from Powahay District & Council

District Committee

District Committee

Adam Terr

Assistant District Commissioner, Operations (Powahay) District Committee Member at Large (Powahay)

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Adrian Bethray

Committee Member at Large (Powahay)

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Adrian Ruck

Assistant District Commissioner, Norwalk (Powahay) Committee Member at Large (Powahay)

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Andy Karwoski
Anthony D’Andrea

Committee Member at Large (Powahay) Assistant District Commissioner (Powahay)

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Chet Wickett

Advancement Chair (Powahay)

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Christina Nathanson

Member at Large (Powahay)

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Cindy Allen

Chair, Training

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David Yika

Committee Member at Large (Powahay)

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Frank DeMasi

Committee Member at Large (Powahay) Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

Grant Evans

Youth Protection Chair (Powahay)

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Gretchen Orr

Member at Large, Cub Scout Activities (Powahay)

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Jim Mitchell

District Commissioner (Powahay)

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Jim Patterson

District Executive, Powahay District

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Jim Wardwell

Member at Large (Powahay)

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Joel DeGray

Scouts BSA Activities & STEM Chair (Powahay)

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John Hanks

Vice-Chair, Program (Powahay) Communications lead (Powahay)

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Karen Caiati

Registration Specialist (Council) Member at Large (Powahay)

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Maury Cabral

Member at Large (Powahay)

Mike Reed

Committee at Large, Activities (Powahay)

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Mike Szarpa

District Chairman

Mike can be reached at: 203.957.3046

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Mitch Nathanson

Vice Chair, Development

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Nicole Allen

Vice Chair, Membership

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Roger Williams

Chair, Boy Scout Camping & Order of the Arrow Chair, Friends of Scouting

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Steve Coe

Chair, Health & Safety

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Steve Prostor

Chair, Cub Scout Activities

Steve can b reached at: 646.331.6719

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Susie Flaherty

Chair, Family Scouting

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Treacy Bowron

Chair, Popcorn Sales

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District Commissioners

Adam Terr

Assistant District Commissioner, Operations (Powahay) District Committee Member at Large (Powahay)

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Adrian Ruck

Assistant District Commissioner, Norwalk (Powahay) Committee Member at Large (Powahay)

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Anthony D’Andrea

Committee Member at Large (Powahay) Assistant District Commissioner (Powahay)

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Arnold Feintuck

Commissioner (Powahay)

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Bill Janocha

Assistant District Commissioner, Stamford (Powahay)

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Chick Scribner

Assistant District Commissioner, Darien

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Craig Orr

Assistant District Commissioner, Family Scouting (Powahay) District Chairman Emeritus (Powahay)

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Craig Schorr

Roundtable Commissioner (Powahay)

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Dan Koteen

Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

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Dan Kunetz

Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

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Dom Rauccio

Assistant District Commissioner, Wilton

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Domenic Rauccio

Assistant District Commissioner (Powahay)

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Frank DeMasi

Committee Member at Large (Powahay) Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

Heath Newman

Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

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J. Gregory Brannan

Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

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Jeff Helfand

Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

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Jim Garvin

Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

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Jim Mitchell

District Commissioner (Powahay)

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Marc Harrison

Assistant District Commissioner, New Canaan (Powahay)

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Mary Ellen Burns

Unit Commissioner (Powahay)

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Tom Williams

Assistant District Commissioner, At Large

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Tony D’Andrea

Assistant District Commissioner, At Large

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District Activities

Powahay District Event Calendar

January to June 2021 – Subject to Change per Covid-19 Guidelines

January 2021
6: Roundtable
22-24: Canceled Scouts BSA Klondike Derby – Hoyt
27: District Committee Meeting
28: Council Recognition Dinner

February 2021
3: Roundtable
6: Tentative Cub Scout Polar Bear SMNC outdoor event
24: District Committee Meeting

March 2021
3: Roundtable
20: District Pinewood Derby
31: District Committee Meeting

April 2021
7: Roundtable
10: Scouts BSA Day at Maritime Aquarium (tentative)
28: District Committee Meeting

May 2021
5: Roundtable
14-16: Scouts BSA Tri-Camporee Weekend
22: Cub Scout/Webelos Event (tentative)
26: District Committee Meeting

June 2021
2: District Recognition Dinner
30: District Committee Meeting

Roundtable Schedule

Roundtable is a form of commissioner service and mini-training for volunteers at the unit level. The objectives of roundtables are to provide leaders with program ideas, information on policy, upcoming events, training opportunities, problem-solving, and networking.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Roundtables are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month via Zoom starting at 7:15 pm.

  • Jan. 6, 2021
  • Feb. 3, 2021
  • Mar. 3, 2021
  • Apr. 7, 2021
  • May 5, 2021
  • June 2 – No Roundtable District Dinner

Zoom invites are sent by emails or contact for the next invite info@powahay.com

Roundtable Staff:

  • Jim Mitchell District Commissioner
  • John Hanks Acting Roundtable Commissioner Agenda/Program
  • Adrian Ruck, Zoom Master
  • Steve Prostor MCEE
  • Craig Schorr Scouts BSA RT Commissioner
  • William Shannon Scouts BSA RT Commissioner
  • Ryan Thompson Cub Scout RT Commissioner
  • Willis Phillips Cub Scout RT Commissioner