February 2023 Updates

 

Welcome to Powahay’s Quick Access Page. The purpose of this page is to give Powahay Units the links to upcoming activities in an easy-to-read and find format. Please benchmark and add to your favorites. This page will be updated as needed and refreshed on the 1st of every month.

Cub Scout Happenings

  • CLICK HERE – Saturday, March 25 Cub Scout Day at the Maritime Aquarium
  • CLICK HERE – Saturday, April 22 District Pinewood Derby Championship at the SONO Collection (Norwalk Mall). Each Pack needs to assign a “Pack Race Coordinator”.
  • CLICK HERE – May 20-21 Webelos Overnight Weekend – The WOW! For Bears becoming Webelos and all other Webelos.  Hosted by Troop 53 Darien,

Scouts BSA (Troop, Crews, and Ship)

  • CLICK HERE – Sunday, March 26 Merit Badge Day at the Maritime Aquarium
  • CLICK HERE – May 19-21, STEM Spring Camporee: Merit Badges, Fun Tournaments, Gaming Party and more! Hosted by Troop 19/190 Norwalk.
  • CLICK HERE — Spring Shooting Sports Schedule at Hoyt — Courses and Merit Badges

Roundtable (for all)

  • Wednesday, March 1, 7:30 pm to 9 pm: We are planning on another in-person session–this one over dinner at the Darien Scout Cabin, 140 West Avenue, Darien CT Agenda: Short set of announcements followed by fellowship and discussion at “themed” tables – Program, Membership/Recruiting, Fundraising – e.g., Popcorn, Communication, and “Derbys” – aka Pinewood Derby, Space Derby, Raingutter Regattas. Insert your idea here!
  • Wednesday, April 5 – To be Announced.
  • Wednesday, May 3 Program Planning – Get all the dates you need to plan your 2023-24 Unit Calendar.

Training

  • CLICK HERE — Saturday, March 18 – the University of Scouting Registration is open. Over 60 class offerings are included in our catalog, focused on Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts.
  • CLICK HERE – For Upcoming Training Courses

2023 Development/Fundraising Opportunities

  • 2023 Why I Give Campaign (Family FOS). Please consider making your family’s annual charitable donation* to Scouting before Summer, when it will have the biggest impact: DONATE HERE. * Please check your employer to see if they offer a company match to your donation to Scouting
  • CYC Game Dinner, Saturday, March 4th, 5:30-9:00 pm Deer Lake Dining Hall. REGISTER HERE.
  • Generations: Coastal Fairfield County 2023 Breakfast featuring guest speaker Art Landi, Thursday, March 9th, 7:45-9:30 am. Housatonic Community College REGISTER HERE.
  • Save-the-Dates:
    • Council Leadership Dinner featuring NFL Great Joe Theismann, Thursday, May 4th at the Inn at Longshore in Westport, CT
    • Women in Leadership Lunch, Wednesday, May 10th at the Country Club of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT
    • 2023 Golf Tournament, Monday, May 15th at Race Brook Golf Country Club in Orange, CT

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