IN THIS ISSUE
  • NEW - ROUNDTABLE IS MONDAY, MAY 10 AT 7:00 PM - MARKETING YOUR UNIT
  • NEW - THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GREAT GIVE
  • NEW - CONGRATULATIONS TO...
  • NEW - CAMP STRANG PREPARATION DAY #2 - TOMORROW, MAY 8 AT 9:00 AM
  • UI, PART OF THE AVANGRID FAMILY SUPPORTS HOUSATONIC COUNCIL WITH A $2,500 GRANT
  • SUMMER OF SERVICE
  • NEW - SCOUTING NEWS...
  • What's in the Scouter Code of Conduct
  • Scout leaders whose troop trailers were stolen share what they'd do differently
  • The Protect Yourself Rules Cub Scout Adventure Is Working
  • NEW - ORDER OF THE ARROW HIGH ADVENTURE
  • SAFETY CHECKLISTS TO REVIEW BEFORE CONDUCTING A SERVICE PROJECT
  • NEW - SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
  • PARENTS AND LEADERS MEETING
  • NEW - SHOP THE ONLINE STORE FOR PAUGASSETT ITEMS
  • NEW - SEARCHING FOR OTHER SCOUTING RELATED THINGS TO DO?
  • Computer Camp - National Computer Camp at Fairfield University
  • Connecticut Yankee Offering Wood Badge
  • Harley Davidson - Engineering Merit Badge
  • DEEP Announces 2021 - 'Sky's the Limit Hiking Challenge'
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021AT 7:00 PM

TOPICS FOR ROUNDTABLE

  • Marketing Your Unit
  • Writing a newspaper article
  • Guest Speaker Eugene Driscoll, Editor, Valley Independent Sentinel
  • Letterboxing - Troop 25G Presentation
  • Order of the Arrow
  • 2021 Spring Camporee
2021 THE GREAT GIVE RESULTS

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

A tremendous outpouring of generosity and compassion has generated over $6,600 to support the youth of the Housatonic Council! On behalf of the youth we serve please accept my sincerest gratitude for your generosity.
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
TROOP 55, SHELTON - Troop 55 assisted the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club with their recent Shred Day.
THANK YOU to all our units who contributed photos and stories for "CONGRATULATIONS TO..." This section of our newsletter continues because of your contributions. Continue to submit your stories and pictures of what your unit is doing. Please add an email for other leaders interested in contacting you, so they can do what you did in their unit.
TOMORROW, MAY 8, 2021 - CAMP STRANG PREPARATION DAY #2

Tomorrow, May 8, will be our second Preparation Day. LUNCH will be available, but dress to get dirty.

We are retiring the term "workday". We need you to assist us in getting camp PREPARED by cleaning it, improving the camp facilities, and preparing OUR camp for the upcoming summer after its long hibernation.

SO...JOIN US AS WE GET CAMP STRANG PREPARED
FOR ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY!

There will be one more Prep Day - June 5.
Beaver with a white tshirt
UI, PART OF THE AVANGRID FAMILY SUPPORTS HOUSATONIC COUNCIL WITH A $2,500 GRANT

The Housatonic Council received a grant of $2,500 to purchase program supplies for our Cub Scout Day Camp and for this summer's resident camp at the Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation.

The Housatonic Council is sincerely grateful for this donation to support our Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Adult Volunteer Leaders attending camp this summer.

Follow UI, Part of the Avangrid Family by following them on Twitter at @avangrid, @UnitedIllum or www.facebook.com/avangrid.  
WILL YOU BE PARTICIPATING IN THE SUMMER OF SERVICE
Join Scouting families across the country in a spirited Summer of Service! As we have throughout our history, Scouting families are answering the call to work together in service of the greater good. From public health drives, to caring for the environment, to assisting neighbors in need, Scouts have always been a force for positivity and goodness in our communities. Now more than ever, our world needs that Scouting spirit once again. Let’s step up! Together, we can answer the call to make a positive impact in our neighborhoods and communities. Join us today, with projects big or small, in a Summer of Service!
ORDER OF THE ARROW HIGH ADVENTURE

Do you need an escape from that 9-5 job, summer classes, or the monotony of staring out of your bedroom window longing for something new? If your answer is yes, the Order of the Arrow has the answer for you!

Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a myriad of different High Adventure opportunities to meet your summer needs. Maybe it's wetting your appetite by going for a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean with the Ocean Adventure at the Florida Sea Base. Or maybe hiking is your passion; if so, what better place to go than the Philmont Scout Ranch, where you can hike the same trails as your Scoutmaster or Scouting ancestors as a part of your Trail Crew experience? Have you ever thought about what the Native Americans and early explorers did to be avid traders? Maybe the OA Voyage is your calling. Whatever your summer aspirations may be, these National High Adventure bases have put together a multitude of options for you.
SAFE SCOUTING

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.
2021 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
JOIN US FOR A PARENTS AND LEADERS ZOOM MEETING ON MAY 20, 2021 AT 7:00 PM

SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP AT CAMP STRANG - Parents and Leaders interested in hearing the latest updates from the Camp Strang Camp Director and Camp Strang Program Director regarding the merit badge program, meals, and other related items.

HOUSATONIC COUNCIL CUB DAY CAMP - Parents and Leaders interested in the Housatonic Council Day Camp can meet and ask questions of the Cub Day Camp Director and Cub Day Camp Program Director on the latest updates for Day Camp regarding your child's health and safety at Day Camp and the program they will receive.

SHOP ONLINE AT THE HOUSATONIC COUNCIL STORE
Just Arrived!

Paugassett Lodge items have been added including:
  • Jamboree Patches
  • Lodge Flaps
  • Pewter Flaps (Only 2 left)
SEARCHING FOR OTHER SCOUTING RELATED THINGS TO DO?
Interested in an alternative to Day Camp? Try Computer Camp, for more information click here.
CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL OFFERING WOOD BADGE
What is Wood Badge? Wood Badge focuses on preparing adult leaders to deliver the mission of Scouting.

By attending Wood Badge you will:

  • Learn contemporary leadership concepts and discover how these apply to our value-based program.
  • Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated programs providing age appropriate activities for youth.
  • Revitalize your commitment to Scouting, sharing in an inspirational experience.
DEEP ANNOUNCES 2021 - 'SKY'S THE LIMIT HIKING CHALLENGE - Explore Bridges, Footbridges & Boardwalks on 20 Trails Within Various State Parks and Forests. As the warm weather returns to Connecticut, please see the following information from CT DEEP on its hiking challenge. The challenge features two of our own state parks: Black Rock and Southford Falls.
This year’s challenge is a great opportunity to hike “Bridges, Footbridges and Boardwalks” that are part of 20 trails within various Connecticut State Parks and Forests. Those who complete the challenge will receive a “Sky’s the Limit” hiking staff medallion and certificate to commemorate their accomplishment!
HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUM IS OFFERING A SCOUT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

Join online for a one-hour virtual, interactive program. Learn about the role of an engineer of motorcycles as you complete the nine requirements to earn your Engineering Merit Badge.

Program offered every Saturday at 8:30 AM CDT and Tuesday at 6:30 PM CDT

Program Fee: $20 per Scout Includes activity booklet, program instruction and special
H-D Museum patch upon completion. Program Activity Booklet and Blue Card will be sent electronically to the registered scout. The H-D Museum patch will be mailed to the scout.

Register online at h-dmuseum.com (see ‘Tours’ page for link).

This program is available for private Group/Troop scheduling. Please call 414-287-2799 or email
[email protected] for more info.