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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,
Steve Prostor, District Chair | Adrian Ruck, District Commissioner | Mark Kennedy, District Executive
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District Chair | Steve Prostor | |
District Commissioner | Adrian Ruck | |
District Professional | Mark Kennedy | |
District Development Chair | Lis Steinberg | |
Community Campaign Chair | Gene Alvarez | |
Family FOS Chair | Jim Roth/Joe McKee/Dave Trepanier | |
Popcorn Chair | ||
District Membership ChairJames Mitchell | James Mitchell | |
Membership Darien Coordinator | Susan Flaherty | |
District Program Chair | John Hanks | |
District Activities & Civic Service Chair | Brian Sullivan | |
District Advancement & Recognition Chair | Chet Wickett | |
District Camp Promotion & Outdoor Chair | Roger Williams | |
District Training Chair | Evan Atkins | |
Commissioner Staff | ||
Assist. District Commissioner – Training | Thomas Williams | |
Assist. District Commissioner – Admin | Adam Terr | |
Assist. District Commissioner – Darien | Arnold Feintuck | |
Roundtable Commissioner | Craig Schorr | |
Marketing/Communications Chairs | Rob Farley, John Clapps, Michale Towell | |
Order of the Arrow – Owaneco Lodge | ||
Powahay Chapter Chief | ||
Powahay Chapter Adviser. |
District Commissioner | Adrian Ruck | ||
Assist. District Commissioner | Thomas Williams | ||
Assist. District Commissioner – Administration | Adam Terr | ||
Asst. District Commissioner – Darien | Arnold Feintuck | ||
Asst. District Commissioner – New Canaan | Marc Harrison | ||
Asst. District Commissioner – Stamford | |||
Asst. District Commissioner – Norwalk | |||
Asst. District Commissioner – Wilton | John Ferencz | ||
Assist. District Commissioner – Webelos-to-Scout | |||
Roundtable Staff | |||
Rountable Commissioner | Craig Schorr | ||
Roundtable Staff | John Hanks | ||
Roundtable Staff | William Shannon | ||
Roundtable Commissioner – Cub Scouts | |||
Roundtable Commissioner – Scouts BSA | |||
Roundtable Commissioner – Venturing/SS | |||
Unit Commissioners | |||
Pack 45 and Troop 45 | J.D. Piro | ||
Anthony D’Andrea | |||
Jeffrey Helfand | |||
William Janocha | |||
Daniel Kunetz | |||
Heath Newman |
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Welcome to Powahay’s Quick Access Page. The purpose of this page is to give Powahay Units the links to upcoming activities in an easy-to-read and find format. Please benchmark and/or add to your favorites. This page will be updated as needed and refreshed on the 1st of every month.
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We are here for YOU. Our goal is to help give you the SKILLS to DO and also to the motivation (WILL to DO). Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any of the Commissioners with suggested ideas, comments, or concerns.
Craig Schorr
Roundtable Commissioner
craig.schorr@yahoo.com
Roundtables for the 2022-2023 Program Year will continue to be a mix of in-person and Zoom meetings. Please make sure you join our email list to be notified of monthly Roundtables.
Please add the dates below to your calendar.
Roundtables (the 1st Wednesday of the month)
Roundtable Staff:
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Nature and Hiking — Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Farmhouse Entrance, 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903. A Powahay Program Sponsor and host of the Annual Cub Scout Polar Bear offers year-round family and Scouting programs. More info at https://www.stamfordmuseum.org/
Nature — Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem NY: Come meet the wolves! They do not allow drop-in visitors, so please sign up for one of their programs. More info at https://nywolf.org/
Marine Science — The Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk, CT 06854; A Powahay Program Sponsor and host of the annual March Scout Day Weekend – special Cub Scout Program and Merit Badge programs, offers family fun and Scouting activities and sleepovers all year around. More info at https://www.maritimeaquarium.org/
Environmental Education – SoundWaters, Stamford CT has three great locations… Coastal Education Center at Cove Island, Harbor Site at Boccuzzi Park and Schooner SoundWaters. SoundWaters’ youth programs give children the opportunity to have fun on Long Island Sound. Kids of all ages sail, swim, canoe, do science experiments and celebrate new friendships. A Powahay Program Sponsor. More info at: https://soundwaters.org/
Hiking and Programs — The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903 is open from dawn to dusk, every day of the year, with FREE admission for all. A Powahay Program Sponsor. Offers hiking and youth programs. More info at: https://www.bartlettarboretum.org/
Drop-in Hike and Bird Study — Greenwich Audubon Center, 613 Riversville Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831, mission is to protect birds and the places they need. They offer nature programs and hiking trails. A Powahay Drop-in Hike. For more info: https://greenwich.audubon.org/main-sanctuary
Drop-in Hike — Mianus River Gorge Preserve, 167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506 (Start at map shelter) 5 miles of trails (variety of lengths) is a 935-acre nature preserve in Bedford, New York jointly owned by The Nature Conservancy and Mianus River Gorge, Inc. A Powahay Drop-in More information: https://mianus.org/
Drop-In Hike — Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Road, Weston, CT 06883 (Start at map kiosk) 20 miles of trails (variety of lengths). The Lucius Pond Ordway Devil’s Den Preserve in Weston and Redding, Connecticut, encompassing 1,746 acres, is the largest preserve in Fairfield County. More info at: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/devils-den-preserve-trail.
Hiking and Camping – Putnam Memorial State Park, at the intersection of Route 136 and Route 58, Redding CT. This is Connecticut’s Valley Forge the site of the Continental Army’s 1779 winter encampment. Offer hiking, a historical walk of the park, and a Youth area for camping. More info at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Putnam-Memorial-State-Park
Hiking and Camping — Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, NY 10576: A 4,315-acre park with varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing, and cross-country skiing. More info at: https://parks.westchestergov.com/ward-pound-ridge-reservation
Hiking — The Norwalk River Valley Trail will be a 10-foot-wide, handicapped accessible, multi-use 30-mile trail from Norwalk to Danbury — completed to date in Norwalk and Wilton. NRVT will give all the chance to hike, bike, run, walk, stroll with a baby, or walk with a furry friend along the Norwalk River, along ponds, and up lovely Connecticut hills. Trail info at: https://www.nrvt-trail.com/ourtrails
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