Scouting in Connecticut

Aquatics

Since the inception of Scouting, learning to swim and engaging in aquatics activities have been core to the program. More than 1.5 million aquatics-related merit badges have been earned by Scouts BSA since 2009. The BSA has also been a leader in promoting and providing training in aquatics safety. For at least 80 years, checklists have been in place to make sure those aquatic experiences are positive ones. Back in the 1940s there was the seven-defense method, a precursor to today’s Safe Swim Defense.

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Program

A country wide Scouting Open House

Rockets, derby cars, funny pets and so
much more... all without leaving home! 

AUGUST 8, 2020

On Facebook Live

We are planning on some great fall and winter programs for Scouts in all programs and at all levels.  Take a sneak peak and save the dates for our fall program schedule.  

To the Troop/Unit Leaders of Ct. Rivers Council- Please Read!

I am writing to explain the partnership that BSACRC has with Trinity Solar and how it can help the families, scouts and your troop.

Trinity Solar has offered to contribute $1500 to the Council for every installation that comes from our efforts.

$ 500 of that will be deposited directly into your Troops account.

$1000 will be used for operating costs and to go back into supporting Scouting families with financial challenges. 

$1500 will be given to each homeowner that has solar installed through this program.

(this is a limited time incentive for the homeowner so we need to start sharing)

What this means is, this partnership will help:

The Troop…The Families (homeowner)…The Council and The Environment

Trinity has offered to help explain this information to your troop/unit, teach them a little about how the Solar industry works and what to look for when they are talking to friends and family about solar for their home.

They have also created a Trinity Solar Patch that will be given to any Scout that brings in a lead that turns into an install.

Please share the link and ask your friends and family to make sure to mention your troop/unit number.

https://www.trinity-solar.com/organization/boy-scouts-of-america-connecticut-rivers-council/

We appreciate your help in sharing this program and if you would like to have Trinity explain this in more detail, contact Lori Scala, 203-895-8968 - Lori.scala@trinity-solar.com

It's not too late to sign up for this year's popcorn sale. Online sales are already in full swing, and traditional selling will be starting soon. For more info and to sign up, please email Kevin McClelland

Council: The Connecticut Rivers Council is responding to concerns related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are following recommendations of both national and state Departments of Health, and local Healthcare officials, and we are doing our part in trying to limit the spread of the virus. Effective Friday, July 10th 2020, we are postponing or cancelling all Council and District in-person activities and meetings through July. In addition, overnight camping at our Council owned properties will not be permitted and are closed until further notice.

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Our 2020 Class

DANIEL CARR

CHERYL CONSTANTINE

RUSSELL DEPACE

JAMES GAUTHIER

DAVID GRULKE

R. DAVID LEE

THOMAS LEISTEN

SANDRA PAYNE

ERIC REMINGTON

ROBERT SANFORD

ROBERT SCHWARZHAUPT

MICHAEL TIERNEY

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