The Connecticut Yankee Council, Boy Scouts of America
proudly invites you to its…
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER
JANUARY 22, 2015
Please join us as we celebrate another great year of Scouting in the Connecticut Yankee Council while recognizing the newest class of Silver Beaver award recipients. The Silver Beaver is the highest award a local council can bestow upon a volunteer. This award is given to those who embody the ideals of Scouting and perform community service through selfless work, dedication, and service.
Location: Tashua Knolls Golf Club 40 Tashua Knolls Lane Trumbull, CT 06611 Time: 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program Cost: $45.00 before 12/31 ($55 after 1/1) Contact: Karen Caiati at [email protected] Register online at www.ctyankee.org/councildinner to reserve your seat or purchase a congratulatory ad.
Lloyd Gallup
Don Kaletsky
Tony D’Andrea
Erik Zars
Mike Kennedy
Jim Racca
Ed Wolf, Sr.
43ALL YOU CAN EATPASTA DINNER
Salad, Bread, Meatballs, Chicken, Pasta, Beverage & Dessert!
Sponsored by
at St. John’s Lutheran Church
520 Paddock Ave., Meriden
Friday, Jan. 23, 2015
5:00 to 7:30 PM
BOY SCOUT Troop 43
$8/person,
under 5 free
Snow date:
Jan. 30th
Venturing Training Saturday, February 7, 2015
CYC, 60 Wellington Road, Milford, CT
Venturing Advisor Training 8:30AM -Noon (Approximately 3 ½ hours)
WHO: All Venturing Advisors and Assistant Advisors
WHAT: Required Training for Crew Advisors and Associate Advisors
COORDINATOR: Nora Slanski [email protected] COST: $5.00 Training only ($10 including pizza lunch)
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews 8:30AM-Noon (Approximately 3 hours)
WHO: All Venturing Youth
WHAT: Training for Venturers interested in
Leadership positions COORDINATOR: Kate Sun ( [email protected])
Goal Setting and Time Management 12:30- 4pm (Approximately 3 ½ hours)
WHO: All Venturing Youth
WHAT: This course is a requirement for the Venturing Discovery Award, and can be taken at any time.
COORDINATOR: John Guzauckas ([email protected])
COST: $5.00 for one or more Training classes (bring an extra $5 if you’d like pizza for lunch)
Please email Nora Slanski ([email protected]) by February 1,
2015 to register Watch the CYC Venturing Officers Association page for any last minute changes or
weather cancellations. Please be prepared with cash (exact change appreciated) at the door so we can
order lunch!
SLEEPING GIANT DISTRICT
KLONDIKE DERBY 2015
DATE: JANUARY 24,2015
LOCATION: Camp SLOPERS
1000 EAST STREET SOUTHINGTON CT
Register by January 16th 2015
$8.00 per person
After deadline $10.00 per person
Information contact : jim Depaola / [email protected]
REGISTRATION FORM
EACH PATROL 6-10 PEOPLE
UNIT# ___________ town: ________________
Scoutmaster: ______________________
Phone:________________ email:_______________________
Patrol:__________________ patrol:____________________
1__________________________ 1___________________________
2__________________________ 2___________________________
3___________________________ 3___________________________
4___________________________ 4___________________________
5___________________________ 5___________________________
6___________________________ 6_____________________________
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Send payment to: ct yankee council
60 wellington rd milford ct 06460 attention: lucas blinn
Webster Bank Arena | 600 Main Street | Bridgeport, CT 06604 John Reis| 203.345.4848 | [email protected]
Boys Scouts of America: CT Yankee Council
The Harlem Globetrotters come to Bridgeport on Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 pm – Be sure to take
advantage of our group discount!
Corner Seating - $26.00 each
End Zone Seating - $20.00 each
Name:______________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ # of Tickets __________ x Price per ticket __________________ = Total ________________ Checks payable to: Harbor Yard Sports & Entertainment Credit: Visa|MC|AmEx CC#______________________________________________ Exp: ______ Code: _______
Please return form and payment to Troop and Pack Leader by Monday, March 2nd.
All Troop and Pack Leaders Contact: John Reis 203.345.4848 or [email protected] to turn in your orders!
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2015
CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL
CAMP KICKOFF
SAVE THE DATE AND BE THERE:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
6:00 pm – 6:50 pm - Enjoy refreshments from a camper’s kitchen
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Hear all about big camp deals in 2015
Where: Spring Glen Congregational Church
1825 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 (directions on the reverse side)
Who should attend: Unit leaders, unit camp coordinators, parents of Scouts attending camp as
provisional Scouts, parents attending camp with their son, senior youth leaders, anyone
interested in the Council’s camp programs
This is the big opportunity to get answers to all your camping questions and to pick up copies of
the 2015 leaders guide and all the latest promotional materials. Details on exciting program
options and program changes will be announced. Key members of the 2015 camp staffs will
be introduced.
RSVP to Carolyn at 203.876.6884 (fax) or [email protected]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connecticut Yankee Council Camp Kickoff 2015
Name: __________________________________ Unit: ______ District: ___________________
Address: ________________________________ City: _____________ St: ____ Zip: ________
Telephone: _______________________ E-Mail: _____________________________________
I am attending the Boy Scout Resident Camp
Ropes, Boats & Gunpowder Challenge
Cub/Webelos Scout Resident Camp
Webelos Scout Resident Camp
Cub Family Weekends
Cub Scout Day Camp
Deer Lake Adventure Day Camp
Venture Wilderness School
I am unable to attend, please mail me the Leader’s Guide to the above address.
* In the event of snow, an email will be sent to everyone who is preregistered. Cancellation will be posted on the Council’s website by noon on
2/5/15. Snow date: 2/19/15
GET FIRED UP FOR CAMP!
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Directions to: Spring Glen Congregational Church
1825 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517-1406
From the South: Via the Merritt Parkway, CT-15 N – Take exit 60 for CT-10 toward Hamden Turn left onto CT-10 N/Dixwell Ave. (go 0.1 mi) Turn right onto Connolly Pkwy (go 0.3 mi) Turn left onto Thornton St. (go 0.5 mi) Turn left onto Whitney Ave. Entrance to parking for Spring Glen Church is on the right
From the North: Via the Merritt Parkway, CT-15 S – Take exit 61 for Whitney Ave. toward New Haven Turn right onto Whitney Ave. (go 1.0 mi) Spring Glen Church is on the left
Webster Bank Arena | 600 Main Street | Bridgeport, CT 06604 John Reis | 203.345.4848 | [email protected]
Name:___________________________________ Troop/Pack #: ______________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ # of Tickets __________ x Price per ticket __________________ = Total ________________ # of Patches: ____________
Checks payable to: Harbor Yard Sports & Entertainment Credit: Visa|MC|AmEx CC#______________________________________ Exp: ___________ Code: __________
Please return form and payment to Troop and Pack Leader by Monday, February 23rd.
All Troop and Pack Leaders Contact:
John Reis 203.345.4848 or [email protected]
to turn in your orders!
CT Yankee Council Discount Offer:
Date: Friday, March 6, 2015 Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm Price: $14.50 per person Place: Webster Bank Arena | 600 Main Street | Bridgeport
Come with your troop, crew, ship or post and camp as a unit for the weekend. Cook as a unit or purchase meals from our onsite food service.
This is the biggest Scouting event in Connecticut - thousands of Scouts will be there! Don’t miss out - ConnJam only happens every 3 years!
Early bird cost is only $20 per person for the whole weekend - includes camping, patch, and all the activities.
Registration starts December 1, 2014. For more information, go online to:
http://www.ctyankee.org/connjam
ConnJam is the only council-wide major event, featuring a carnival-like midway, tons of special events including some just for older Scouts, and much more. At ConnJam you can:- Go rock climbing and zip-lining.- Duel it out on huge inflatable obstacle course.- Shoot rifles and paintball guns.- Go scuba diving.- See an authentic Native American dance.
- See demos from units throughout the council.- See displays from hundreds of organizations!- See the huge arena show with fireworks!- Eat great food and snacks!- And much, much more!
Connecticut Yankee Council
Attention troops, Crews & posts!Are You Coming to ConnJAm 2015?
May 15-17, 2015Orange FairgrOunds, 525 Orange Center rOad, Orange, Ct
Connecticut Yankee Council, BSA
2014-15 Cub Scout Overnight at the Boston
Science Museum
Program Includes:
� NEW!!! The Hall of Human Life
� Science Theater Welcome production
� Staff led hands-on science activities
� Late night LIGHTNING presentation
� Planetarium & Omni Theater show
Prior to the start of the program, a light snack will be
provided. The next morning, Scouts will be provided
with a continental breakfast. Dinner is not provided.
All Scouts that participate will receive an event patch
and free Re-Admission Pass good through the end of
2015.
Fee: $60/per person (youth or adult)
Dates for Overnights: # of Spots Registration and Payment Deadline
Friday, January 23, 2015 100 Monday, December 20, 2014
Saturday, January 31, 2015 85 Monday, January 3, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015 75 Monday, January 13, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015 75 Monday, February 27, 2015
Saturday, April 11, 2015 150 Monday, March 11, 2015
All reservations are booked on a first come first served basis.
Siblings are welcome, but must be in grades 1-5.
No refunds can be made after the registration deadline; unless there are special circumstances.
Key Details: Once signed up, a more comprehensive expectations sheet will be sent to each unit.
• Participants are allowed in to the museum at 5pm; a light snack provided. Early entry is not permitted.
• Lights out at 12am; 6:45am wake up call. (Groups to use public bathrooms; no showers)
• Breakfast is served before the morning show; 7:00am. /Departure from the museum is at 11:00am.
Contact: Cindy Pepe 203.876.6868. Ext-231 or [email protected]
Registration Form: Overnight at the Boston Science Museum
Please return this form and the payment for youth and adults to:
Connecticut Yankee Council
Attn: Cindy Pepe 60 Wellington Road Milford, CT 06460
Camp-In Leader: ___________________________________ Pack# ______ Position: ______
Address: ______________________________________ City: ____________ Zip: ______
Home Phone: __________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Please list 2 Emergency Contacts who will not be attending the Overnight:
Name: ______________________ Phone-Day_________________ Phone-Eve_____________________
Name: ______________________ Phone-Day_________________ Phone-Eve_____________________
Our Pack will be attending on: (check one)
Dates for Overnights: # of Spots Registration and Payment Deadline
€ Friday, January 23, 2015 100 Monday, December 20, 2014
€ Saturday, January 31, 2015 85 Monday, January 3, 2015
€ Friday, February 6, 2015 75 Monday, January 13, 2015
€ Friday, March 27, 2015 75 Monday, February 27, 2015
€ Saturday, April 11, 2015 150 Monday, March 11, 2015
Participating Den Information:
_______ Youth @ $60= _____________ Write Account # 6801-101-20 in check Memo
_______ Adults@ $60= _____________
Total= _____________
** Please submit your payment in full with your registration forms by the assigned registration deadline.
You will then receive an email with a roster for you to fill out and return and a “Survival Guide” that will
tell you all that you need to know about your overnight stay at the Museum!
If you have any questions, please call Cindy Pepe @ 203.876.6868, ext 231 or email at
Do you know where to go for News on Program Updates?
Click Here www.scouting.org/programupdates
Newest News Do you know where to go for announcements and fliers?
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/GuideforMeritBadgeCounselors.aspx
Fliers to Download
Chip good for all youth!
Click Here
CT YANKEE COUNCIL BOY SCOUT SLEEPOVER AT WEBSTER BANK ARENA
BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS600 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604203.334.GOAL | SOUNDTIGERS.COM
QUESTIONS? CONTACT SOUND TIGERSREPRESENTATIVE JOHN REIS203.345.4848 | [email protected]
Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________
Phone #: ____________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Number of Tickets____x $20.00=____ (Avg. Price $34)
Checks Payable to: Bridgeport Sound Tigers
CC #_________________________Exp________ Code________
Card #__________________________ Exp._________________
Three or Four Digit Social Security Code______________
Signature____________________________________
Signature_____________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN FORM AND PAYMENT BY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST TO YOUR PACK/TROOP LEADER
NO GAME DAY ORDERS. DISCOUNTS FOR ADVANCED ORDERS ONLY!. PHONE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 1/21/15. MAIL ORDERS TO 600 MAIN ST. BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
SOUNDTIGERS VS PORTLAND PIRATESSATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST 2015
7PM PUCK DROP | PRE-GAME TOUR @ 5:30PMGAME DAY INFORMATION• Post Game Skate with Storm and Movie on the Jumbotron• Troops ability to sleep on the ice and Packs ability to sleep in the Atrium• Each Scout will recieve a Scout Patch• Light Breakfast will be provided in the morning.