IN THIS ISSUE
SAFETY MOMENT - HAZARD TREES

According to the U.S. Forest Service, our nation’s forests are experiencing declining health conditions. Broken tops, widow-makers (broken or hanging limbs), and root rot in many tree species along with insect infestations, lightning, wind events, drought, and abundant moisture have led to the creation of abnormally high numbers of “hazard trees.” Hazard trees include dead trees, live trees with dead parts, and live trees that are unstable due to defects and are within striking distance of people or property.

These hazard trees don’t just affect our Scouting family during storms. They can fall—and have fallen—at unpredictable times, even when weather conditions are favorable. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Scouts and their parents expect all Boy Scouts of America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE when delivering the Scouting program.

"SCOUTS IN ACTION" HOUSATONIC COUNCIL
PACK 65, OXFORD - as part of their recent Wolf den meeting the youth watched a shuttle launch.

TROOP 55, SHELTON - recently attended the Connecticut Yankee Council's ConnJam.
What has your unit been doing? Did you go on a special camping trip? Work on a community service project? Share your story with us and we will share it with the Council. Share with us photos and stories for "SCOUTS IN ACTION..." This section of our newsletter is dedicated to our units. Submit your stories and pictures of what your unit is doing. Add a contact email so other leaders can contact you, and do what you did in their unit. Submit your stories to John Zseller
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CAN WE COUNT ON YOU TO GET CAMP READY?

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

JUNE 4, 2022 - CAMP STRANG WORKDAY

It is time to begin the annual Camp Strang Spring Cleaning, and dust off the cobwebs, and prepare Camp Strang for weekend opportunities, Spring Camporee and Summer Camp.

June 4 will be our next workday at Camp Strang. The day will begin at 9:00 AM. Lunch will be provided, or bring your own.

Contact John Zseller if you are interested in assisting and share with him what you are interested in working on, or if your not sure share your skills with John and we will find a project.
MEMORIAL DAY 2022

Is your unit participating in a Memorial Day Parade or Activity this year? Here is more information on parades and activities in our Cities and Towns:

Derby Shelton Memorial Service – 7:00 pm at Shelton Intermediate School

This one-hour service will commemorate Memorial Day with music, spoken word, and silent reverence. It will also honor the more than 100 veterans from Derby and Shelton who have died in the past year. Their names will be read and their next of kin will be presented with a carnation.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. We are grateful for the participation from Derby and Shelton of the Veterans Organization, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Police Departments, and Fire Departments. Scouts are requested to serve as flag bearers for the many organizations participating. They should come dressed in their full Scout uniform.

City of Ansonia Memorial Day Parade - May 29, 2022 - Assembly Location is Nolan Field.

City of Derby & City of Shelton Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 30, 2022 begins at Howe and Wharf Street contact Parade Chair James Tortora at j.tortora@cityofshelton.org

Town of Seymour Memorial Day Parade - Sunday, May 29, 2022 beginning at 11:00 AM assemble at French Memorial Park and will end at the Community Center.

Town of Oxford Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 30, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM assemble at the Quarry Walk and will end at Oxford Town Hall. For more information contact the American Legion, Captain Ron Callanan at 203-888-2988
CONNECTICUT AIR & SPACE CENTER WANTS YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR CORSAIR DAY!!

DATE: Saturday, May 28 - Sunday, May 29, 2022
TIME: 10am - 4pm
WHERE: CONNECTICUT AIR & SPACE CENTER, 
SOUTH MAIN ST
STRATFORD CT

CASC celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with our one-year anniversary of being open to the public! Come on down and see what's new and learn about what's coming next!
Aircraft on Display:
  • FG-1D Corsair
  • Sikorsky S-52 / HO5S
  • Sikorsky S-55 / H-19
  • Hughes OH-6 Cayuse
  • BD-5 Micro Plane
  • Whitehead No.21 “Condor”

PRICE: Adults: $10
Kids 6+: $5
Vets: $7 
CAMP STRANG AND DAY CAMP ARE HIRING

Hello! Strang Scout Reservation and Day Camp is looking to fill some key positions for our Summer Camp Staff! Please share this post with anyone you know who is looking for fun and rewarding summer work! All are encouraged to apply and no prior scouting experience is necessary!

We are looking for the following team members:
  • Program Area Instructors (Aquatics/ Lifeguards, Outdoor Skills, Ecology, First Year Camper, Field Sports, STEM) 
  • Dining Hall Steward
  • Kitchen Crew
  • Program Staff for Strang and Day Camp

MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES
SCHEDULE YOUR SPRING RECRUITMENT NOW - Spring Recruitment is simply the process of inviting and registering new Scouts and their families in the Scouting program. Spring Recruitment is for kindergarten-age youth going into 1st grade through 4th grade youth going into 5th grade. Spring Recruitment is NOT for youth going into kindergarten. Lion recruitment should start in August.

Why Spring Recruitment? CAMPING, whether an overnight, sleep-away (resident) or a day camp, is a promise that Scouting makes to every new family. For families that join in the spring this is something that we can deliver on right away! To schedule your Spring Recruitment contact Carole Cafaro 


THE HOUSATONIC COUNCIL ONLINE STORE

  • PATCHES AVAILABLE
  • 2022 Klondike Patches
  • 60th Camp Strang Anniversary Patch
  • And other items
SCOUTING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU AND YOUR UNIT...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE WALL THAT HEALS

The Wall that Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, will be at Veterans Memorial Park in Norwalk, CT from Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5. We are looking for Scouters and mature Scouts to help volunteer during this time.

For more details, please reach out to Karen Caiati at 203-722-9177 or karen.caiati@gmail.com if you and/or your troop are interested in helping.
SUMMER CAMP PHYSICALS AT CVS

Scouts can schedule their Camp Physicals at a local MinuteClinic® at CVS®. Each year, MinuteClinic provides thousands of camp physicals for Scouts, either in clinic or at an on-site event.
 
MinuteClinic is open every day, including evenings. We are currently in Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham. . Find a local clinic.
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