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Quick Links — Sept 17, 2024 From the CYC Activity Committee Troops/Crews/Ships Sept 21 Saugatuck…
Welcome to Quinnipiac District! As the newest district in the Connecticut Yankee council (formerly Lighthouse, Sleeping Giant, and Wepawaug Valley), we are excited to bring Scouting’s mission and adventures to young men and women in the 16 communities we serve in New Haven and Southern Hartford Counties. As District leaders, our goal is to ensure the growth and success of units in all our great communities. We work with our chartered organizations and community groups to organize and grow Scouting units. Join us on the adventure of Scouting.
Quinnipiac (pronounced KWIHN’-ih-pee-ak) gets its name originally from The People of the Long Water Land, a group of Algonquin Native American itinerant crafters who walked miles across the state, selling all sorts of brooms, baskets, herbs, and other Native goods. Most recently in the Boy Scouts of America, Quinnipiac was the name of the council, east of the Quinnipiac River prior to merging with Fairfield County Council to form Connecticut Yankee Council. The name was chosen most recently to honor the 3 districts council heritage but originally to acknowledge the Native Americans indigenous to our area.
Daniel Burns, District Chair | Joe Ushchak, District Commissioner | Mark Kennedy, District Executive
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Quick Links — Sept 17, 2024 From the CYC Activity Committee Troops/Crews/Ships Sept 21 Saugatuck…
Effective June 1, 2024, Webelos is the designated program for 4th graders and Arrow of…
Attention All Units! Get Ready for ConnJam25 – May 16-18, 2025 Orange Fairgrounds 525…
LIFE SAVING Training this Summer at Camp Sequassen for ALL Adult Leaders We are experiencing…
Fourth Annual Quinnipiac District Dinner! **Attention Quinnipiac District Scouters** REGISTER NOW FOR THE DISTRICT DINNER…
From Glen Pounder, Chief Safeguarding Officer, BSA I wanted to update everyone on the progress…
Hello Scouting Family: Our Council continuously and thoughtfully evaluates all our programs, services, and assets.…
Cub Scout “Pirates of Q” Campout Spring 2024 Camp Sequassen is located at: 791 West…
Fourth Annual Quinnipiac District Dinner! **Attention Quinnipiac District Scouters** Please join us as we salute…
Join us at Wood-N-Tap at 7:00 on April 10, 2024 for our April Networking Night!
Several key changes are on the horizon for Scouting membership fees. These fees are used…
Quinnipiac District Networking Night Review If you missed our Networking Night, then you might have…
Today is the day – its Connecticut Yankee Council’s One Great Day of Giving! Join…
For the One Great Day of Giving, Connecticut Yankee Council is partnering with some of…
Scouting Family: We’ve been reflecting and evaluating who we are as we emerge from two…
The Merit Badge College (MBC) committee is looking for instructors for 2024. Instructors must be…
QUINNIPIAC DISTRICT TOP SHOT CAMPOREE! Friday October 20, 6:00 pm to Sunday October 22 at…
Curious what’s happening at Camp Sequassen this Summer? Watch the 2023 Summer Camp Kick Off…
9th Annual Game Dinner Fundraiser Come to the Connecticut Yankee Council’s 9th annual Game Dinner…
September 14, 2022 Come out to hear Keynote Speaker, Rocky Bleier at the 2022 Fairfield…
Job Posting Position: District Executive Position Position location: Milford CT Since 1910, Scouting has helped…
An Annoucement from the BSA: Reminder: Update to Scouts BSA Youth Joining Requirements The BSA…
Boy Scouts of America Pricing Increase FAQs – April 2022 Why is National Supply Group…
Scouts and Scouters are cordially invited to attend an exclusive, LIVE Q&A session with NBA…
2nd Annual Quinnipiac District Dinner **Attention Quinnipiac District Scouters** Please join us as we salute…
All Scouts are invited to the Owaneco Lodge Ultimate Frisbee Tournament and Grill n’ Chill…
Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling Recommended Best Practices March 1, 2022 …
Based upon the latest guidance from the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Yankee Council is adopting…
To serve the young people today- and in the future- our Council volunteers and professionals…
When: Feb 18-20, 2022 Where: Camp Sequassen Cost: $20 scouts, $10 adults Leaders Guide: PDF
Lindsay Ferretti, Eagle Scout from Troop 219 in Darien was interviewed by News 12. Segment…
Read the Greenwich Time story
Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines Updated 01/01/2022 Due to the increase in prevalence of COVID-19…
Connecticut Yankee Council COVID-19 Guidelines for Carpooling Recommended Best Practices January 1, 2022 Connecticut Yankee…
The New Haven Register wrote about one of our new Eagle Scouts, Elizabeth Massey from…
Eagle Scout and NASA engineer, Matthew Gentile was honored with the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award…
CONNJAM PINEWOOD DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP — SATURDAY, MAY 14 Who can race? The top three racers…
The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited…
By Alyssa Naumann / October 26, 2021 Zane shares his experience of Scouting in his…
You are invited to become a Merit Badge College Instructor The Merit Badge College (MBC)…
It has happened! Zombies have been sighted in Quinnipiac District and are rumored to be…
October 15-17, Quinnipiac District is hosting a Webelos Woods event at Deer Lake. Full details…
Below are the slides presented at tonights meeting. Also discussed was the upcoming Webelos Woods…
As many of you know the Thanks 4 Giving Food Drive has been an important…
**Attention Quinnipiac District Scouters** Please join us as we salute the Scouting volunteers of the…
By Alyssa Naumann / July 13, 2021 The world’s leading carbon negative materials company is…
Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…
The district Membership committee has developed 2 different questionnaires that we are inviting Quinnipiac District…
Quinnipiac District Pinewood Derby Pinewood Derby Saturday, April 24th 2021 (rain date Sunday, April 25th)…
Get a friend to join Scouting and you both can be a part of eXtreme…
Calling all Medical Professionals! The Council needs registered Camp Medical Officers to satisfy new NCAP…
QUINNIPIAC DISTRICT SCOUT INTERFAITH SERVICE We are looking for Units or individual Scouts who would…
We are delighted to announce that Joseph Kierwiak has accepted a promotion to serve as…
Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…
Did you miss your district’s Fireside Chat with Scout Executive Mark Kraus? We know life…
Creating Adventure Everywhere Scouting’s proven program changes lives. Thousands of young people across Connecticut are…
Keeping our Scouting community safe is our top priority. We’re also committed to transparently communicating…
Scouts and Scouters are you ‘Prepared’ to roll the dice, take risks, make your way…
Mark Kraus, Connecticut Yankee Council’s new Scout Executive, is excited to get to know our…
CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors…
Tired of staying indoors? Get outside and enjoy the autumn. Walk, run, hike, or trick…
Quinnipiac District Camp CT What: Camp Connecticut is a Unit lead activity that gets Scouts…
Quinnipiac District HIKE CT HELLO! We are so glad you are joining us on HIKE…
Hello Scouting Family— My name is Mark Kraus, the new Scout Executive. I’m excited to…
Calling all Cub Scouts….. You sent us photos of your Pinewood Derby car to enter…
BB GUN DERBY SATURDAY, JUNE 13 – 8 AM-4 PM HOYT SCOUT RESERVATION, 3 MARCHANT…
Dear Scouting Family: We hope that you remain safe and well during these unusual…
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification Course Saturday, May 30, 2020 * 8:00 am –…
NRA BASICS OF SHOTGUN SHOOTING MAY 2, 2020 Rescheduled Date: June 6, 8:00 AM –…
Rifle Merit Badge Day If you are interested in earning the Rifle Merit Badge, thanks…
Hello Scouting Family— We hope that you are staying safe and well. Our COVID-19…
The National Jamboree is a one-of-a-kind experience unlike anything else in Scouting. 10 days –…
Hello Scouting Family– As Scouts, we pledge to do our duty to our community.…
1st Annual Quinnipiac District Dinner When: Sunday, April 19, 2020, from 4:00 pm…
All scouts are invited to come Hike the Giant 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18…
CYC Rangemaster Training is for currently certified NRA RSOs, NRA Instructors and USA Archery Instructors…
Hello all, I hope you and all your families are doing well and adjusting to…
POSTPONED The District Pinewood Derby has been postponed – until we can re-schedule, please read…
Are you interested in attending the 2021 National Jamboree? Connecticut Yankee Council’s contingent will have…
CAMP SEQUASSEN’S MAY 16th MAJOR WORK PARTY – Cancelled A MODIFIED MAJOR WORK PARTY IS…
Wilderness First Aid Course March 14 & 21, 2020 – must attend both days (Snow…
Exciting hockey game, activities & sleepover. Free skating, autograph/photo session with the Tricks!
Learn about the adventures & opportunities at summer camp! Adult & youth leaders as well…
Celebrate the accomplishments of our Scouts, volunteers & Council at our recognition reception. Highlights of…
NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course Class Date/Time: Saturday, January 4, 2020 8:00 AM –…
Eagle Scout Donation Challenge! Calling All Eagle Scouts! Double your donation to the council until…
Exciting hockey game, activities & sleepover. Free skating, special autograph/photo session with the Tricks!
Since we have no registrations, we have cancelled the Campfire for Dec 14th. Thank you…
Brothers for Badges The chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity at the University…
The Catholic Committee on Scouting and The Office of Education, Evangelization and Catechesis Catholic Religious…
Membership Committee: It’s an exciting time to be in Scouting! With our move to serve…
Training Quinnipiac District will host the “November Train-A -Thon” on November 2nd , 2019. This…
From the District Chair: I’m excited!! Are you excited?!? This is the start of the…
From the District Director: Hello Scouting Leaders of the Quinnipiac District! I hope you’ve had…
2019 Friends of Scouting presentations Scoutmasters, Cubmasters and Committee Chairs, Thank you to the units…
Cub Activities for Fall 2019 We have several FUN activities for our Cubs to…
As a valued member of our Connecticut Yankee Council Scouting family, we know we owe…
From the District Chair: I’m excited!! Are you excited?!? This is the start of the…
The Catholic Committee on Scouting andThe Office of Education, Evangelization and Catechesis Catholic Religious Emblems…
Attention Scouts, Venturers and Explorers who will be 14-17 years old next summer! The Connecticut…
The Annual Catholic Committee on Scouting Retreat Canoeing with the Rosary Peoples State Forest Friday,…
Quinnipiac District Ghostbusters Camporee 2019 Location: Hoyt Scout ReservationDates: October 11-13,2019 Fellow Scouts and…
Spooky, not scary fun! All packs who wish to attend must participate in the 3-4…
All Scouters – Please join us Tuesday, June 11, 2019, as we salute the Scouting…
On Wednesday, June 12th, leave your uniform at home and join fellow leaders for a…
The Scouting movement has advanced through the efforts and dedication of many volunteers. Often recruited…
Our council is honored to have dedicated, passionate volunteers at every level. Annually, a special…
Dear Scouting Family, Scouting is an integral part of our communities and as a local,…
District Chair | Daniel Burns | 203-343-3747 | danielcburns@optonline.net |
District Commissioner | Bob Scukas | 203-410-5107 | qddistrictcommissioner@gmail.com |
District Vice Chair – Membership | Joe Ushchak | 203-687-7599 | ushchakj@sbcglobal.net |
District Vice Chair – Development | Bill Yeager | 203-668-9591 | yeager.redsox@gmail.com |
District Vice Chair – Program | Mike Migliore | 732-259-4207 | mmigliorexc@gmail.com |
District Executive | Mark Kennedy | 203-747-9352 | mark.kennedy@scouting.org |
District Commissioner | Joseph Ushchak | 203-687-7599 | QuinnipiacCommissioner@ctyankee.org |
Assist District Commissioner | Bob Scukas | 203-410-5107 | qddistrictcommissioner@gmail.com |
Roundtable Commissioner – Scouts, BSA | Matthew Banas | ||
Unit Commissioner (Reserve) | Joseph Anderson | ||
Unit Commissioner | James Bailey | ||
Unit Commissioner | Caroline Griffin | ||
Unit Commissioner | Jeffrey Guzauckas | ||
Unit Commissioner | Evan McGloin | ||
Unit Commissioner | Doug McPhee | ||
Unit Commissioner | Roger Poggio | ||
Unit Commissioner | Beth Rafferty | ||
Unit Commissioner | Kristine Sullivan | ||
Unit Commissioner | Jeff Tillbrook | ||
Unit Commissioner | Donna Wesolowski | ||
Unit Commissioner | Joe Ushchak |
Quinnipiac Eagle Procedure (last updated 2021-09-12)
Eagle Palms at Eagle BOR form
Eagle Reference Request (Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3)
Quartermaster Recommendation Letter (last updated 1-26-20)
Guide to Advancement (pdf | online) – Scouts BSA National Document
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Page – Scouts BSA National Document
How to be a Merit Badge Counselor (2022-08-28)
Quinnipiac District – Becoming a “Citizenship in Society” Merit Badge Counselor (2022-08-30)