What is upcoming in the Housatonic Council...
IN THIS ISSUE:
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IN-PERSON YOUTH PROTECTION CLASS TOMORROW, OCTOBER 24, AT THE COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER AT 9:00 AM.

If you are having trouble taking Youth Protection online, or have an older computer come take this course.  The course is limited to 10 people and a mask must be worn during the class.
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Troop 3 at September 11 Ceremony
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Troop 3, Derby - Throughout the summer Troop 3 scouts performed community service by planting, weeding and watering the "Grow Your Own" community garden weekly at the corner of 5th and Olivia Streets in Derby. This is the 3rd year the troop has taken on this responsibility. The troop also participated in the 9/11 ceremony on the Derby Green.  Completed hikes at Osborndale State Park in September and the Paugassett Trail at Indian Well State Park in October.  Camped in July and October at Strang Scout Reservation. Two new members have joined the troop since September, and 5 youth crossed over from Pack 3 in March. The troop is holding a recruiting night event at Shelton Sports Center on October 28.
Troop 3 watering the "Grow Your Own" Garden

UPCOMING JOINING EVENTS
  • Pack 3, Derby has scheduled a Halloween Party joining event for October 26.
  • Troop 55, Shelton has scheduled a joining event for October 28.
  • Troop 3, Derby has scheduled a joining event at the Shelton Sports Center for October 28.
WHO WANTS PIZZA? - The Housatonic Council Commissioners wants to see more photos of our Scouts in Action during the pandemic.  Send us the photos of what your unit is doing.  

Here are the rules:
  • Unit participating in a Scout Activity
  • Adhering to the CDC and the State of the CT guidelines
  • Youth Having Fun!!
WHAT ARE YOUR DOING IN YOUR UNIT? Send to John Zseller what your unit is doing and it could be in the next "Congratulations to..."  
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HOUSATONIC COUNCIL ONLINE STORE

WHAT'S AVAILABLE:
  • 100th Anniversary Council Strips available
  • Did you miss one of our 2020 Events?  You might be able to buy a patch and support the event

Keep checking in on the store as the inventory continues to expand and change.
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RECRUITMENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE...

"A Scout is never taken by surprise; he know exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens." - Lord Baden Powell

In 2020 let's make sure to share with our friends the good times we can have in Scouting, even if we can't be together.  So many of our families are looking for a change and something new.  Ask your friends to give Scouting a chance to be part of their life as it is part of yours.
 
REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING WEBINAR FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE

November 4 at 8 pm (Eastern) / 7 pm (Central) - "Join ANYTIME: More Cub Recruiting Ideas that Work." 


Cub Oct Roundtable 9182020
Welcoming New Families to Cub Scouts Video
RECRUITMENT RESOURCES FROM THE COUNCIL AND NATIONAL SERVICE CENTERS:
  • Joining Event flyers that can be shared by email.
  • Fall Recruitment Assistance - In 2020 the Housatonic Council will assist our units and new families with the $25 joining fee.  Read more.. 
  • SCOUTBOOK - Schedule All of your Den Meetings in Five Minutes. Click Here. 
  • Three foot by five-foot banner at your sponsoring organization.  Call the Council Office to arrange to borrow one for two weeks. 
  • Eagle Scout Service Project Yard Signs
  • Cub Scout Community Project Yard Signs
  • Facebook Ads
  • Yard Signs
Do you want to use these resources for your unit?  Contact Carole Cafaro at the Council Service Center at 203-734- 3329 or by Email 
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HOW IS YOUR POPCORN SALE GOING?

WIN a $100 Amazon Gift Card from the Housatonic Council, for all the Popcorn you have sold UP TO OCTOBER 30.  

One winner will be chosen from all entries that have sold at least $550 of popcorn online, in-person or on their sales sheet. 

Here are the rules:
  1. Have you sold a combined $550 of popcorn online or in person up until October 30.
  2. Scan a copy of your in-person Family Guide Sheet and a copy of your online sales total and send to the Housatonic Council.
  3. Entries must be received by 5:00 PM on October 30.
  4. One entry per person
  5. If you entered last week you are again eligible this week if you have sold a total of $550
To Sign up for online sales - Sign up/Register for online sales
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HOUSATONIC COUNCIL ENDOWMENT - 1920 SOCIETY

The Houstonic Council has established a new Legacy Fund at the Valley Community Foundation entitled the 1920 Society.  Proceeds from the 1920 Society will be used to continue to deliver the Scouting program in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

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FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER THE HOUSATONIC COUNCIL HAS BEEN SELECTED BY THE LOCAL STOP & SHOP FOR THEIR COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM

Boy Scouts of America - Housatonic has been selected by local Stop & Shop store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program!

For the month of November, Boy Scouts of America - Housatonic will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store located at 100 Division Street, Ansonia CT.
Housatonic Council, Boy Scouts of America | 203-734-3329 | john.zseller@scouting.org | housatonicbsa.org
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