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| Training - CYC Outdoor Ethics (LNT) Trainer Course |
Posted May. 13, 2013 |
Does your District have a (LNT)Outdoor Ethics Trainer?
The Outdoor Ethics Trainer helps minimize impact on the land by teaching members the principles of Leave No Trace and improving Scouts’ outdoor ethics decision-making skills. The course covers the seven Leave No Trace principles and teaching techniques to enable you to teach others.
Connecticut Yankee Council BSA Outdoor Ethics
16 hour Trainer Course
October 4th-6th, 2013 Wah Wah Tay See Scout Camp, Hamden, CT
Course Coordinator- Keith Spaar
Cost -$30
Included in course
LNT Trainer Participant Packets from lnt.org
LNT Resource DVD
LNT carry bag
LNT Patch
Class size is limited to 12
No experience necessary but Trainers Edge is helpful
Course is open to scouts 14+ years old or older
Course qualifies for youth leader position of LNT Trainer
Please check with your District Training Chairperson before enrolling.
Participants are required to teach one of the LNT principles.
Participants are encouraged to support future trainer courses.
BSA Medical Form Part A/B required.
Register online at
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Agke0imErGKTdGhPUXR5Rl92VkQzbjd1dzlCM2VUT1E&usp;=sharing (Cut and Paste Link into Url window)
For a more in depth class description contact Keith Spaar 203-988-3426 or kspaar@snet.net. For Leave No Trace information go to www.lnt.org.
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| News - Eagle Scout After-Hours |
Posted Apr. 30, 2013 |
 Are you an Eagle Scout living or working around southern Fairfield County? Join us for the first of several Eagle Scout after-hours programs on Wednesday, May 29 at Columbus Park Trattoria. Reconnect and rekindle memories and meet other men with similar experiences. Thank you to HomeServeUSA and Eagle Scout CEO Tom Rusin for hosting this event.
Follow the link below for details. For information on hosting a networking event at your business or in your community, please contact Tony Vogl, Director of Development & Marketing. |
| Order Of The Arrow - Section NE-2A Conclave |
Posted Mar. 23, 2013 |
 Keep the Fire Burning! Section NE-2A's annual Conclave is at Camp Tri Mount Scout Reservation home of Half Moon Lodge this year. June 7-9, 2013 Lodges from Section NE-2A will gather for fun, fellowship, training, patch trading competitions and much more! take advantage of the early-bird registration savings of $10 and register NOW! |
| News - YEB Blood Drive |
Posted Apr. 30, 2013 |
 Did you know...every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood and more than 44,000 blood donations are needed every day! The Connecticut Yankee Council Youth Executive Board is sponsoring its second blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Sunday, June 16. Join us at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 625 Bridgeport Ave. Milford from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm - we need YOUR help! Click on the more information link below to go directly to the registration site and help us reach 75 pints! If you've given blood before, click on the donor login link. If you're a first time donor click on the New Donor Registration link. It only takes a minute to save a life! |
| Fundraising - Support Scouting With A Cup of Joe |
Posted Mar. 18, 2013 |
 Do you enjoy a steaming cup of coffee in the morning? When you order your beans through locally-roasted SOLUDE coffee you can know that your cup is supporting Scouting programs right here in our Council. 20% of every purchase helps us provide programs and opportunities to thousands of young people each year. Visitwww.soludecoffee.com/boyscouts and begin your orders today. With their incredible blends delivered to your doorstep, you won't look back. Share this link with friends. |
| News - Jamboree Patch Sales |
Posted Apr. 12, 2013 |
 Jamboree Patches are for sale. Order your set of The Marvel 2013 Jamboree CSP's.
Limited quantities are available, so order now while supplies last!
13 CSP Troop Trader Set - $75
Backpatch - $25
4 CSP Set - $40
Shipping - $5
If you are a registered member of Connecticut Yankee Council, contact your Jamboree Scoutmaster to purchase these patches at special in-Council discount rate while supplies last. |
| Activities - Scout Night at the Bluefish |
Posted Feb. 1, 2013 |
 Celebrate summer with a great game of baseball, an evening of fun for the whole family, and a campout! Join your fellow Scouts and families for this event featuring an opening parade around the field, a great game, an awesome patch and a great movie and campout in the outfield.
Boys registering as Tiger Cubs from January 1 to June 19, 2013 are eligible for a free ticket. Tigers must be registered to qualify for their ticket. Directions and game details are posted to this website one week prior to the game. Tickets will be left at the "Will Call" window under the pack coordinator's name for pick up on June 22 unless otherwise requested. Full payment must be received prior to the game. All packs must complete and submit an attendance roster listing all Scouts attending by June 19. Please submit one registration per pack so you can be seated together.
This incredible activity SELLS OUT every year, so order early to reserve your seats. Follow the link below to register. |
| News - White Mountain Trek |
Posted Feb. 20, 2013 |
 Are you an avid backpacker looking for some adventure this summer? Boy Scouts, 14 and older, are invited to take part in the White Mountain Trek which begins and ends at Camp Sequassen during week 7 of resident camp, August 11-17. Adult leaders are also welcome to participate. |
| News - Aquatics Supervision Courses |
Posted Feb. 20, 2013 |
 Aquatics activities are an important part of the BSA outdoor program. These two Aquatics Supervision Courses, Swimming and Water Rescue and Paddle Craft Safety, go well beyond Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat in preparing leaders to plan and conduct safe, instructive and fun aquatic activities. |
| Activities - 2013 National Scout Jamboree |
Posted Nov. 29, 2012 |
 It's the beginning of the next 100 years of Scouting and you can be in on all the action when you attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. The Council contingent will leave on July 13 and return July 25. |
| Activities - Building Trades Merit Badge Workshop |
Posted May. 1, 2013 |
 Scouts age 13 and over are invited to come to the second annual Connecticut Building Trades Merit Badge Workshop and earn two of ten trade-oriented badges: American Labor, Architecture, Electricity, Engineering, Metalwork, Painting, Plumbing, Surveying, Welding and Woodwork. All badges are taught by Master Tradesmen and give the Scouts a hands-on opportunity to earn badges that are often hard to earn in your home troop.
The Building Trades Merit Badge Workshop is Saturday, June 22 and is targeted at older Scouts. Follow the link below for complete information. Online registration goes live April 1, so be prepared. |
| News - Masonic Eagle Scout Commendation |
Posted Oct. 12, 2012 |
 The Connecticut Masonic Eagle Scout Commendation recognizes the dedication of a Scout to the pursuits of Scouting and the achievements leading to Eagle Scout. The Connecticut Grand Lodge and the Connecicut Masonic Scouters Association (CMSA) offer Eagle Scouts a personal commendation certificate, suitable for framing, and a personal letter of congratulations from the Grand Master of Connecticut and the CMSA. Click below for the request form. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing. All commendation kits will be presented at the Scout's Eagle Court of Honor by a Mason or at a Lodge Stated Communication. |
| News - Philmont 2014 |
Posted May. 10, 2013 |
 Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Registrations for the Council's 2014 four-crew contingent to Philmont are currently being accepted. Spots are filled first come, first served as determined by receipt of the completed application accompanied by deposit here in the Council office. Troops and Crews may sign up for a whole crew or Scouts and Venturers may register as individuals but don't delay as crews fill up fast. |
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