Welcome to the Saugatuck District Page!

Your Beacon of Adventure!

We’re thrilled to bring the spirit of Scouting to young people throughout southern Fairfield County. As District leaders, our mission is to foster the growth and success of Scouting units in our communities. We partner with chartered organizations and local groups to establish and enhance Scouting programs. Embark on this exciting adventure with us!
The name Saugatuck, derived from the river in Westport, signifies a pivotal point where the former Powahay and parts of the Pomperaug Districts merge. Just as a lighthouse guides ships to safe shores, we strive to be “A Beacon of Adventure” for the youth we serve.

Yours in Scouting,

Nathan Schindler, District Chair | Craig Schorr, District Commissioner | Bill Reynolds, District Director

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District Resources

Calendar

Please click on the Activity Tab For Quick Links to the Calendar

Latest News

Latest News from Saugatuck District & Council

Activities

Plan Your Program Year with Confidence

Charting the Adventure gives leaders tools and tips to build an exciting, youth-led program full of advancement, service, and fun.

Mapping the Journey adds key event flyers and highlights to help bring your unit’s calendar to life and keep Scouts and families engaged all year long.

Cub Scout Quick Links Spring to Summer

Saugatuck District Pinewood Derby Races
March 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM–4 PM | The SONO Collection, Norwalk, CT
Cub Scout families—get ready for a fast, fun day of racing and activities! Cheer on your Pack’s best racers, enjoy family games and crafts, and bring a buddy to experience Cub Scouting.
mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1572

Saugatuck District Family Fun Day Recruitment
March 28, 2026 | 10 AM–2 PM | The SONO Collection, Norwalk, CT
GaGa Pit, Inflatable Archery, and LEGO Pinewood Derby.  FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC
More Information

Scout Day at the Maritime Aquarium 
March 21, 2026 | 9:30 AM–2 PM | Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT
Enjoy a Scouting adventure at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk! Take part in Cub Scout and merit badge programs, explore the exhibits, and enjoy discounted admission.
Admission/Programs

Annual Fishing Derby & Rocket Academy
April 11, 2026 | 8AM–4:30 PM | Deer Lake Outdoor Center, Killingworth, CT
Two Great Activities into One Full Day of Fun! We’re combining the Annual Fishing Derby and Rocket Academy into one exciting day. Participate in one activity or both!
https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1548

Cub Scout Camp-In at the Beardsley Zoo
May 2-3, 2026 | 5PM (Saturday) to 9AM (Sunday) | Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport, CT
Stay overnight with an exclusive camp-in at the air-conditioned Carousel Building featuring: A pizza dinner, Night tour of the Zoo, Movie, Breakfast and more!
https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1557

Saugatuck District Spring Camporee – STEM
May 15-17, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM | Hoyt Scout Reservation, Redding, CT
Celebrate 250 Years of Innovation at a STEM-themed weekend hosted by A.I.! Scouts will explore the past, present, and future through hands-on science and technology challenges.
https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1558

Webelos/Arrow of Light (WOW) Camporee – STEM
May 16-17, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM | Hoyt Scout Reservation, Redding, CT
Bears moving up to Webelos, Webelos moving up to Arrow of Light (4th and 5th grades in the fall), and Arrow of Light are invited to an overnight STEM adventure. Celebrate America’s 250th with fun science, technology, and AI activities, camping, games, and Gaga Pit — plus optional trips to the Railroad Museum, and New Pond Farm.
https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Event/1571

Cub Scout Summer Splash2 – Cub Scout Family Fun
July 11, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM | Hoyt Scout Reservation, Redding, CT
Get ready for a tropical Cub Scout adventure with water fun, LEGO® challenges, crafts, games, and range sports!
https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Program/55

Cub Scout Summer Splash2 – Cub Scout Family Fun
August 22, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM | Camp Sequassen, New Harford, CT
Get ready for a tropical Cub Scout adventure with water fun, LEGO® challenges, crafts, games, and range sports!
https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Program/55

Webelos & AOL Adventure Camp
August 9–12, 2026 | Camp Sequassen, New Harford, CT
Multi-night camp for incoming 4th & 5th graders — outdoor skills, swimming, boating, and campfires!
https://mycouncil.ctyankee.org/Program/55

Hoyt Adventure Weeklong Day Camp
June 29 – July 31, 2026 | Hoyt Scout Reservation, Redding, CT
Hoyt Adventure Day Camp is open to Scouts ages 6–12 and packed with exciting adventures at our Hoyt Scout Reservation.
Questions? Contact Eric Brantley at eric.brantley@scouting.org

Scout Day at Lime Rock Park 2026
October 2-3, 2026 | Lime Rock Race Track, Lakeville, CT
Camp at the track, watch classic cars, Cub-Mobile races, archery & more! Great for the whole family. Registration coming soon.
https://www.ctyankee.org/events/lime-rock-26/

 

 

 

 

 

 

District & Council Events

To add to this list please contact John Hanks (johnwhanks@hotmail.com)

District Committee

District Committee

Name Position Email Committee
Nathaniel Schindler District Chair saugatuck-chairman@ctyankee.org Key 3
Craig Schorr District Commissioner saugatuck-commissioner@ctyankee.org Key 3
Bill Reynolds District Director bill.reynolds@scouting.org Key 3
OPEN District Vice-Chair Membership
John Hanks District Vice-Chair johnwhanks@hotmail.com Program
OPEN District Vice-Chair Development
Lawrence Ratner Committee Chair lawrence@theratnerfamily.com Advancement
Charles (Cathal) Colfer Committee Chair charlescolfer@gmail.com Activities
Katherine O’Brien Committee Chair kjobrien72@mac.com Training

 

Name Position Committee
Evan Atkins Committee Member Advancement – Eagle Scout Coordinator
William Hall Committee Member Advancement – Eagle Board of Reviews
Chester Wickett Committee Member Advancement (Life to Eagle) & Activities
OPEN Committee Member Advancement – Cub Scouts
OPEN Committee Member Advancement – AOL to Scouts
Sabina Harris Committee Member Activities
Adam Terr Committee Member Activities & District Website
Rob Gurliacci Committee Member Activities – Health and Safety
Phil Lawlor Committee Member Activities – Range & Target
William Shannon Committee Member Activities – Range & Target
Bill Janocha Committee Member Activities – Art
Joel Degray Committee Member Activities – STEM
Thane (Ian) Grauel Committee Member Activities –
OPEN Committee Member Activities Coordinator – Cub Scouts
OPEN Committee Member Activities Coordinator – Scouts BSA
Elisabeth Steinberg Committee Member Activities & Development
Michelle Wendt Committee Member Development – Stewardship Society
Paul O’Brien Committee Member Development – Dock Party
OPEN Committee Member Development – Popcorn / Fundraising
Bosco Chao Committee Member Training –
Dani Simson Committee Member Training & First Aid
Grant Evans Committee Member Training – Youth Protection / SPL & PLC
Dave Mestre Committee Member Membership (Bridgeport TWC) & STEM
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Darien TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Fairfield TWC)
Sean Gelston Committee Member Membership (New Canaan TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Norwalk TWC)
Jeffrey Herz Committee Member Membership (Stamford TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Stratford TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Weston TWC)
OPEN Committee Member Membership (Wilton TWC)
James Delorey Committee Member Membership (Westport TWC)
Mike Szarpa Committee Member
Susie Flaherty Committee Member
Irene Syomichev Committee Member
Malcolm Dickinson Committee Member
Michael Tresca Committee Member
Grant Evans Committee Member
Steve Prostor Committee Member
James Sidwa Committee Member
Jose Oromi Committee Member
OPEN Committee Member

Commissioners

Saugatuck District Commissioners Staff

Name Position Email Town (Unit Covered)
Craig Schorr District Commissioner saugatuck-commissioner@ctyankee.org Key 3
Madelen Drew Roundtable Commissioner scoutmadelen@gmail.com Roundtable Commissioner – Scouts BSA
OPEN Roundtable Commissioner Roundtable Commissioner – Cub Scouts
OPEN Asst RT Commissioner Assistant Roundtable Commissioner
OPEN Asst RT Commissioner Assistant Roundtable Commissioner
Jeffrey Glans Asst District Commissioner jhglans@gmail.com Bridgeport / Stratford (P34, T34, T38)
James Mitchell Asst District Commissioner jimalexmitchell2@gmail.com Darien
David Nobile Asst District Commissioner dfn1026@gmail.com Fairfield (T82, T88, T188, T199)
OPEN Asst District Commissioner New Canaan (P45, T31, T45)
Adrian Ruck Asst District Commissioner ruckad@me.com Norwalk (P97, T19, S6)
Kevin Shah Asst District Commissioner shahk430@hotmail.com Stamford (P11, P15, T9, T11, T15, T48)
Jared Mittleman Asst District Commissioner jared@jmittleman.com Weston / Westport (788, T887, T36, T39, T139)
John Ferencz Asst District Commissioner jferencz42@gmail.com Wilton (P17, T20, T125, T987)
Arnold Feintuck Asst District Commissioner arnprinter@yahoo.com Darien (T219, C353) & Female Scout BSA Units
Thomas Williams Asst District Commissioner tom.williams@worldcontact.com New Canaan (P70, T70)
Michelle Sideleau Wendt Unit Commissioner michelle.sideleau.wendt@gmail.com Fairfield (P10, T10)
Todd Joerchel Unit Commissioner tjoerchel@hotmail.com Fairfield (P82, P89, P99)
Prasad Pinjala Unit Commissioner pvnprasad@yahoo.com Fairfield (P88)
Frank DiLorenzo Unit Commissioner fjdilo74@gmail.com Fairfield (P95)
Kevin Starke Unit Commissioner kjstarke@yahoo.com Fairfield (P197, P199)
Jeff Keener Unit Commissioner Jeff.keener@mac.com Fairfield (P401)
OPEN Unit Commissioner Norwalk (T190, T222)
Monica Goldstein Unit Commissioner goldstein.monica@gmail.com Weston (P75), Westport (P39)
Rob Gurliacci Unit Commissioner rgurliacci@gmail.com Darien T35, T53 & Health & Safety
OPEN – STRATFORD Unit Commissioner Stratford (P74, P177, T71, T72, T74, T76, P4911)
Gene Warning Asst Council Commissioner ewaring@snet.net Bridgeport (C42, P42, S10) Fairfield (S84)
Adam Terr Asst Council Commissioner adamterr@optonline.net Stamford (P11, P15, T11, T15) Darien

Meetings/Roundtable

Saugatuck District & Committee & Roundtable Meetings

 

Topic: Saugatuck District Roundtable Meeting Zoom Information – Recurring

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89028691612?pwd=nextKgoLi2qw9xgAmybXaAfuQptiqu.1
Meeting ID: 890 2869 1612
Passcode: 810797
Saugatuck Roundtable Meeting – Handouts & Information – Link to Google Drive

Topic: Saugatuck District Committee Meeting Zoom Information – Recurring

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89356041598?pwd=KcbirVLUEaI7doYRlaPTxZl3MyutQ4.1
Meeting ID: 893 5604 1598
Passcode: 807658
Saugatuck Committee Meeting – Handouts & Information – Link to Google Drive

Topic: Saugatuck District Commissioner Meeting Zoom Information – Recurring

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87852966329?pwd=FGS0MMA4YXXbNA0neZPTPg29xx2GdN.1
Meeting ID: 878 5296 6329
Passcode: 630519

 

To add to this list please contact Saugatuck District

Month Year Roundtable Date (Link to Calendar Event) Roundtable Meeting Venue Committee Date  (Link to Calendar Event) Committee Meeting Venue Commissioner Date (Link to Calendar Event)
August 2025 Aug 28 (Wed 7:30PM) Fall Kickoff Meeting – HYBRID (Darien Scout Cabin) — — —
September 2025 Sep 30 (Tue 8:00PM) Roundtable – ZOOM Only — — Sep 18 (Thu 8:00PM)
October 2025 Oct 29 (Wed 7:30PM) Network Night – Space Cat Brewery, Norwalk Oct 9 (Thu 7:30PM) HYBRID (Saugatuck Church) Oct 23 (Thu 8:00PM)
November 2025 Nov 12 (Wed 7:30PM) Roundtable – ZOOM Only Nov 6 (Thu 7:30PM) HYBRID (Saugatuck Church) Nov 20 (Thu 8:00PM)
December 2025 — — Dec 4 (Thu 7:30PM) HYBRID (Saugatuck Church) —
January 2026 Jan 28 (Wed 7:30PM) Network Night – Elicit Brewery, Fairfield/Bridgeport Jan 8 (Thu 7:30PM) Annual Meeting HYBRID (Saugatuck Church) Jan 22 (Cancelled)
February 2026 Feb 25 (Wed 7:30PM) Roundtable – ZOOM Only Feb 5 (Thu 7:30PM) ZOOM Only Feb 19 (Thu 8:00PM)
March 2026 Mar 25 (Wed 7:30PM) Recognition Dinner In-Person (Saugatuck Church) Mar 12 (Thu 7:30PM) ZOOM Only Mar 19 (Thu 8:00PM)
April 2026 Apr 29 (Wed 7:30PM) Roundtable – ZOOM Only Apr 9 (Thu 7:30PM) HYBRID (Saugatuck Church) Apr 30 (Thu 8:00PM)
May 2026 May 27 (Wed 7:30PM) Program Planning Meeting – HYBRID (Darien Scout Cabin) May 7 (Thu 7:30PM) HYBRID (Saugatuck Church) May 27 (Thu 8:00PM)
June 2026 — — Jun 4 (Thu 7:30PM) HYBRID (Saugatuck Church) —

Unit Directory

Saugatuck District Unit directory

MARCH 2026 EDITION

This directory highlights the diverse Scouting units from ten unique towns along Connecticut’s coast. Each town, with its own distinct character and charm, offers a vibrant Scouting experience, reflecting the natural beauty and rich history of the shoreline. Explore the directory to discover the Scouting units that are shaping the future leaders of these remarkable communities. Please contact any unit for more information.

Saugatuck District Unit Directory – March 2026

Please email Unit Entry corrections or updates to saugatuck@ctyankee.org

Saugatuck Beacon Newsletter

Saugatuck District – Beacon Newsletter

 

Welcome to the Saugatuck Beacon Newsletter.  This newsletter is here to support your unit with timely updates, helpful resources, and a platform to celebrate Scouting adventures across our district.  We’ll highlight recent activities, share valuable tips, and showcase the incredible spirit of Scouting in action.

We invite you to send in your stories and phots – it’s a great way to inspire others and spotlight the energy and excitement of your program !

Send your submissions to mailto:saugatuck@ctyankee.org

John Hanks – Editor in Chief

 

Previous Saugatuck Beacon Newsletter Editions

June 2025 – Volume 1, Issue 1            August 2025 – Volume 1, Issue 2       Nov / Dec 2025 – Volume 1, Issue 3