WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO IN THE LAST MONTH...
HOUSATONIC COUNCIL - In the month of September three youth completed their Board of Review and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In addition to three more youth achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, two more service projects passed review and the Eagle candidates are ready to get started.
PACK 3, TROOP 3, CREW 33, DERBY - On September 25, 2021, Pack 3, Troop 3, and Crew 33 held their annual Ed Strang Day on the Derby Green.
This has been an annual event since 1994 honoring Edmund D. Strang an influential adult volunteer, who's inspiration, thoughts and actions stretch far beyond the Valley. Ed Strang is the Housatonic Council's only Silver Buffalo recipient and is recognized as a pioneer of the Cub Scout program.
They also participated in the Seymour Lions Club Cruise Night. To attract youth, they used an antique engine from Charters Hose Co. 4 Ansonia Fire Department in the show. The Pack won 3rd place in the show with the truck.
PACK 65, SEYMOUR/OXFORD - Had a recruitment display at the annual Seymour Pumpkin festival.
TROOP 11, SEYMOUR - was at the Seymour Pumpkin Festival with a display and assisting the annual event.
TROOP 65, SEYMOUR/OXFORD - Presented the flags during the opening ceremonies of the Seymour Pumpkin Festival. Recently took an 8-mile trip down the Shepaug River.