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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,

Michael Szarpa, District Chair | Jim Mitchell, District Commissioner | Roger Stewart, District Director | Jim Patterson, 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 2019-2020 Activity Highlights

Cub Scout Activities:

  • October 19-20, 2019 — Powahay Cub Scout Field Day. Scouting in 21st Century! Fun back to basic Scouting Skills stations mapped to Required Adventures. Plus… family camping, special entertainment, and more. This event is being held in conjunction with the Scouts BSA Fall Camporee and held at Hoyt Scout Reservation, Redding, CT. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
  • October 16, 2019 — Religious Emblem Fair. No charge, 7 to 8:30 pm St. Marks Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge Rd., New Canaan.CLICK HERE MORE INFO
  • November 16, 2019 — Join us for Powahay’s 9th Annual Webelos College. Adventure Pins:  Art Explosion, Adventure in Science, Aware & Care, First Responder, Build A Better World, Build A Hero, Earth Rocks, Engineer, Game Design, Maestro, Moviemaking and Sportsmanship.  Held at Scoffield Middle School Stamford, CT CLICK HERE MORE INFO
  • February 1, 2020 — Cub Scout Polar Bear. A special program on arts, engineering, nature and science. We are back at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center with fun family activities including Indoor and outdoor activities, animals and exhibits, special Webelos program, Planetarium Show and more.
  • March 21, 2020 — Scout Day at the Maritime Aquarium Come enjoy a day of Scout fun at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Activities for all levels of Scouting. Sleepover programs and IMAX Theatre.
  • March 28, 2020 — Powahay District Pinewood Derby Championship Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk. Each pack can send 3 races from each rank — Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos — up to 15 representatives to race.  In between the races, special family programs and activities at Stepping Stones.
  • May 30-31, 2020 — Powahay/Scatacook Districts Spring Webelos WOW and Cuboree. Another Webelos WOW (Bears and Webelos) and we are adding a Cuboree — Cub Scout Family Camping Weekend For Lions, Tigers, Wolves and siblings.
  • Drop-in Hikes: Introduce your Pack’s families to some of the best hiking trails and nature preserves in and around our District! All hikes start at 3pm. No registration required. No charge to attend. CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND LOCATIONS.

Scouts BSA Troops and Crews:

  • September 15 Fall Ultimate Tournament – Cancelled.  We were unable to find a location.  Ultimate Tournamnet coming to the Fall Camporee.
  • October 18-20, 2019 — Scouts BSA Fall Camporee Hosted by Troop 19/190 Norwalk — CSI: Hoyt — Crime Scout Investigators. A look into Forensic Science and Law Enforcement See how your patrol stacks up against the other patrols in the District in solving the mystery. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
  • November 16, 2019 — Powahay’s 9th Annual Webelos College. Once again we would like to invite a team of older Scouts from each of our troops to teach at the Webelos Adventure College with at least one adult advisor.Volunteer at info@powahay.com.
  • January 24-26, 2020 — Klondike Derby Save the date… Troop 14 Norwalk “Klondike # 4” is coming! The KLONDIKE DERBY gives Scouts a chance to experience the trials and tribulations of the Klondike Trail as well as to enjoy the spirit of accomplishment in a winter setting. In addition, to fun, this is a learning experience and practice in teamwork, leadership, scouting skills and BEING PREPARED!
  • March 21, 2020 — Scout Day at the Maritime Aquarium. Come enjoy a day of Scout fun at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Merit Badges offered are: Environmental Science, Oceanography, and Water Conservation. More info coming.
  • May 15-17, 2020 — Powahay/Scatacook Scouts BSA Spring STEM Camporee. STEM related Merit Badges, Gaming Party, Chess and Ultimate Tournaments are all part of the fun.

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.

  • New Location — Lapham Community Center, At Waveny Park, 633 South Ave., New Canaan Directions at: //laphamcenter.org/welcome_directions.pdf
  • New feature for Roundtable — BSA Safety Moment.  Safety Moments are exactly what the name implies: opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures, and report incidents correctly.
  • We pride ourselves on keeping on schedule: 7:00 PM Gathering, 7:15: Opening. 8:25 Closing.
  • Roundtable will end at 8:30 PM as a courtesy to our attendees and presenters. We will offer a brief after the Roundtable Fellowship from 8:30 to 8:45 PM.

2020 Roundtable Schedule — Spring into Fall:

  • Wednesday, April 1 Celebrating Powahay’s 40th Annivarsary
  • Wednesday, May 6
  • Wednesday, June 3 No Roundtable District Recognition Dinner
  • Wednesday, September 2 Fall Program Kick-off
  • Wednesday, October 7
  • Wednesday, November 4
  • Wednesday, December 2

Questions:  info@powahay.com

Roundtable Staff:

  • Jim Mitchell District Commissioner
  • John Hanks Acting Roundtable Commissioner (Position Open)
  • Steve Prostor Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner
  • Craig Schorr Scouts BSA RT Commissioner
  • William Shannon Scouts BSA RT Commissioner