*****Race for Fun Against Sleeping Giants Adults*****

Any adult wishing to race is welcome…we all know you have an old

Pinewood derby car sitting on a shelf or in a closet so dust it off and come

race with us… First Place gets bragging rights…

Only rules are: must fit on track

max weight 5 ounces

max length 7 inches

max width 2&3/4 inches

must be free wheeling

Adults- all towns

11:30 A.M. Reg./Check-in 12 noon Race time

****Directions:

From the north- take I-91 S to exit 9. Keep right at end of ramp onto Universal Drive. Follow through the

next traffic the light over hill towards “Home Depot”. Continue past shopping centers and “BJ’s” to

Executive Jeep/Nissan on the left. (next door to Rave Cinemas).

From New Haven- I-91 N to exit 9. Turn left under highway, then right onto Universal Drive, see above

Sleeping Giant District

ADULT PINEWOOD

Saturday April 18th

2015

In the showroom of

EXECUTIVE JEEP/NISSAN

900 Universal Drive

North Haven

Information or Questions?

Contact

Mark Parisi

Cubmaster810@sbcglobal.net NO pre-registration required

Show up @ 11:30 and race @

12 noon

$5 Race donation welcome, but not required

BLUEFISH

Scout Night

Pack, Den or Individual Registration

Pack Coordinator / Parent (Please print) Pack

Email Phone

Address

City State Zip

________ tickets at $16 each. ________ FREE tickets for Tiger Cubs registered between Jan. 1 & June 13, 2014.

$__________ Total Check. Payable to “Connecticut Yankee Council.”

Credit Card Number (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) Expiration Date

Name on Card (Please print) Signature

Register online at www.ctyankee.org/bluefish or return this form to Connecticut Yankee Council, PO Box 32, Milford, CT 06460 or fax (203) 876-6884.

Email bluefish@ctyankee.org with questions.

2015

Saturday, June 13 at Ballpark at Harbor Yard, BridgeportCelebrate the end of a great Scouting year or welcome new recruits with a great game of baseball, an evening of fun for the whole family, and a movie/campout in the outfield! This awesome activity features an on-field parade, a great game, a short film on the jumbo-tron, a campout and an awesome patch.

FREE TIGER TICKETS & The Rest of the Details You Want to KnowThis is a great first activity for newly recruited Tiger Cubs and their adult partners. New Tigers (boys going into first grade in September) are eligible for a free ticket. The boys must be registered in order to attend. Directions and details specific to the game are available at www.ctyankee.org/bluefish. Submit one registration per pack to ensure that your families sit together. Tickets will be left at the “Will Call” window for pick-up by individual families on the day of the game. No refunds.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 5. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Connecticut Yankee Council

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Registration Form (TICKETS WILL BE MAILED SO PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

Name: _________________________________ Unit: ________ District: ______________ Telephone: _________________ Address: _______________________________City: ______________ ST: ___ Zip: ______ E-Mail: _____________________

Registration Deadline for tickets to be mailed – September 23, 2015 (Tickets may be purchased and picked up at the Milford Scout Office through October 2, 2015)

No. Scout/Adult passes (11 years old and up) ____ @ $15 each = $_____________ No. Cub/Sibling passes (through 10 years old) ____ @ $7 each = $_____________ Total Amount Enclosed: $_____________ I would like to pay by credit card AMEX/MC/VISA: ________________________________________ Exp. Date: _________ Signature: _______________________________________ Check enclosed, made payable to Connecticut Yankee Council, BSA

Mail to: Connecticut Yankee Council, BSA Scout Day at Lime Rock P.O. Box 32 Milford, CT 06460-0032 Email: ccruson@bsamail.org Fax: 203-876-6884 Phone: 203-876-6868, ext. 273 Account No. 6801-830-20

Start your program year with a Fall outing at Lime Rock Park. An easy campout Friday night followed by an all day Saturday program of racing make this event an all time favorite. Take advantage of a foot-long hot dog and tater fries lunch from the track’s food concession or you can prepare your own meals track-side – either way, your Scouts will be hooked on Scouting forever.

Saturday’s races will provide hours of wheel-to-wheel, flat out racing by highly talented amateur drivers who are in competition for the Northeast Region SCCA championship trophy. Many of the drivers are local residents who frequently race at Lime Rock and look forward to meeting and talking with their Scout fans.

Scouts are free to take home any car parts or tires which fail to finish the race – just follow the skid marks to your own track trophy.

COST: Scouts/Adults $15 Cubs & siblings under 10 $7

Fee includes an event patch for the first 1500 registrants, Friday night camping and adult leader social (crackerbarrel) and Hot Laps for 20 lucky Scouters. What’s a Hot Lap? It’s two high speed laps around the LRP race track in the track’s pace car driven by a skilled and licensed race car driver. The ride will be relatively safe but fast enough to be an exhilarating experience. To qualify for a Hot Lap, you must be 21+ and be a registered Scout leader. Hot Laps will be run during the noon intermission around 12:30 PM. Five Hot Lap passes will be awarded to the units with the most registered Scouts in attendance, the remainder will be door prizes for the crackerbarrel.

No Refunds after September 11, 2015

RAIN OR SHINE

For more information, go to ctyankee.org

October

2-3,

2015

NOMINATIONFOR THE

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT

TO THE DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT COMMITTEE:

It is a pleasure to present for your consideration for the DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT:

Name _________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________

City or Town ____________________________________________________ Zip ____________

Currently registered in Scouting as _______________________________________________________________________

The nominee has earned the following (provide dates):

District Award of Merit

NOTE: The nomination is confidential. To avoid possible disappointment, please do not advise nominee in any way of your action in his or her behalf.

___________________________________________ Council

___________________________________________ District

___________________________________________ Unit

_________ Den Le ader’s Training Award or Den Leader Award

_________ Den Leader Coach’s Training Award or Den Leader Coach Award

_________ Cubmaster Award

_________ Cub Scouter Award

_________ Webelos Den Leader Award

_________ Scouter’s Training Award

_________ Scouter’s Key

_________ Scouter’s Religious Award

_________ Silver Beaver

_________ Order of the Arrow

_________ Wood Badge

_________ Venturing Awards

_________ Distinguished Commis- sioner Service Award

The noteworthy service upon which this nomination is based follows:

(Furnish as much information as possible. For example: president, Rotary Club; vestryman, St. Paul’s Church; chairman, Red Cross campaign; vice-president, PTA; medical director, hospital; Cubmaster, 3 years; Scoutmaster, 4 years; Venturing Advisor, 3 years; commissioner, etc. Use additional paper, if necessary.)

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_________________________________________________________________________________________ Position in Scouting

_________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact number

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils.

The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level.

The award is made available annually on the basis of 1 for each 25 traditional units or fraction thereof. The district need not present all the awards to which it is entitled each year.

It is not appropriate to nominate a Scouter who has already received this award.

A professional Scouter or other council employee may not receive this award based on employment service. However, a profes-sional Scouter or employee who also serves as a volunteer Scouter may be eligible, based on volunteer service.

REQUIREMENTS

1. A nominee must be a registered Scouter.

2. A nominee must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both. Note: The nature and value of “noteworthy service to youth” may consist of a single plan or decisions that contributed

vitally to the lives of large numbers of youth or it may have been given to a small group over an extended period of time.

3. Consideration must be given to the nominee’s Scouting position and the corresponding opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that Scouting position.

4. The nominee’s attitude toward and cooperation with the district and/or council is to be taken into consideration.

5. Nominations cannot be considered for posthumous awards.

PROCEDURE

1. Annually, district chairmen will appoint a temporary special District Award of Merit committee of not more than five persons who will consider all candidates and make recommendations of those to receive the award to the council through the Scout executive.

2. The Scout executive will inform the district chairman of those nominations approved by the council committee.

3. The following procedure is suggested for such presentation ceremonies:

a. The recipient and spouse should be in attendance at the annual meeting or recognition dinner.

b. A district and/or council officer should explain the award and its significance.

c. Eagle Scouts or Silver Award Venturers should be asked to escort the recipients to a place of honor at the head table or on stage.

d. A suitable citation for each recipient should be read indicating what each has done in Scouting.

e. The award (certificate, No. 33719; plaque, No. 17565; and lapel pin, No. 17551) may be presented at this time with appro-priate congratulations.

f. The only uniform insignia which accompanies this award is an embroidered overhand knot, No. 05013.

g. A group picture may be taken for use in neighborhood or community newspapers (district responsibility).

_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ District approval Council approval

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The Sleeping Giant District Recognition Dinner

Monday, June 8, 2015 Arrival/Check-in: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Dinner and program: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm IL Monticello Banquet Hall

577 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT $20/person (Advance Registration Required)

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE. We’re getting together to have Dinner,

Cheer our success this year, Congratulate our new Eagle Scouts and Recognize many outstanding Scouters!

AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED INCLUDE:

Unit Sparkplugs, Key 3 Awards, District Award of Merit… and more!

1. Register to Attend by June 3– Online Only Reserve your seat at the dinner in person by registering online at http://www.ctyankee.org/districts/sleepinggiant/news. Please consider purchasing a seat for the new Eagle Scout in your troop. They will also receive an invitation. RSVP DEADLINE: Wednesday JUNE 3, 2015. NO WALK INS CAN BE ACCEPTED, since we have to give the hall a final count several days prior to the event.

2. Nominate Award Winners District Award of Merit This is the highest honor that a District may bestow on a Scouter. Leaders involved at any level of scouting or in a program are eligible for nomination. This award can only be received once. Nomination forms and a list of previous recipients are at http://www.ctyankee.org/districts/sleepinggiant/dam. Nomination deadline: Send your nomination to Garry Desjardins (desjardins1@comcast.net) by May 15 (the Friday after the May Roundtable). Unit Sparkplug Award Your Unit Committee can select one person in your Pack, Troop or Crew to be recognized for their efforts: Rookie or Old Timer, Den Leader, Scoutmaster or other volunteer. It is your unit’s choice. Submission Deadline: Send your Unit’s Sparkplug name, position, your unit type & # and a brief sentence about why this person was selected to: Garry Desjardins (desjardins1@comcast.net) by May 18 (one week after May Roundtable).

3. Earn Your Adult Award (Knots) Leaders at all levels may earn Knot Awards by completing the required training, tenure, and performance criteria. There are 35 knot awards from Tiger Cub Den Leader and Pack Trainer to Scoutmaster and Commissioner, so see if you qualify at http://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult.aspx. Submission Deadline: Send your form to: Caroline Griffin (twinsand@snet.net) by May 11 (the May Roundtable Night).

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO JOIN IN THE FUN! Bring all your Scouters, family & friends to join in the fun and

cheer for our new Eagle Scouts and your Volunteer Award Winners!

2015 CAMP CARDS A great program to help Scouts earn their way to camp.

Units participating in this program will earn 50% commission ($2.50) on each $5 Camp Card they sell. The program is

open to all packs, troops, crews and posts. Use the income from Camp Cards to support Scout experiences at Cub Scout

Day Camp, Webelos Resident Camp, Boy Scout Resident Camp or national high adventure activities, or the unit can use

the commission to purchase new camping equipment, etc.

An Amazing Deal – Over $100 in savings for only $5

McDonald’s – Free Big Mac w/ purchase of a Big Mac

Burger King – Free Whopper w/ purchase of a Whopper

Dunkin Donuts – $1 off a dozen donuts

Dunkin Donuts - $0.99 Hot or Iced Latte

Taco Bell – Free Crunchwrap Supreme w/ purchase of a Crunchwrap Supreme

Rita’s– 1 free item w/ purchase of another for equal or greater value.

Sonic – Buy 1 get 1 free, chili Cheesy Coney

Subway – Free 6” regular sub w/ purchase of greater or equal value sub & a large drink

Beardsley Zoo – Free admission with purchase of equal or greater admission.

Mystic Aquarium – $6 off admission OR $10 off a new membership

Discovery Museum – Free child admission with purchase of a child admission

ProFlowers –25% off any product, any time.

Dick’s Sporting Goods - $10 off Purchase of $50 or more.

juffylube – $12 off a Signature Service Oil Change

MIDAS - $7 off any oil change

The program is Risk Free! Units pay nothing up front and simply return any unsold/undamaged cards (coupon tabs must be attached) at settlement on or before May 15, 2015.

4 Ways to sell Camp Cards:

1. Family & Friends – Friends and Family are often the first customers! Ask all of them. 2. Door to Door – sell around the neighborhood (with a parent and in uniform). Don’t forget local businesses. 3. Show & Sell – set up a booth in front of a local business (as a unit, with permission) and sell Camp Cards on the

spot. 4. Sell at work – a great way for parents to help their Scout or their unit.

For more information or to order Camp Cards visit www.ctyankee.org/campcards

Additional Information

Here is how the program works …

Unit places its order for Camp Cards on or before March 15, 2015.

Camp Cards are to be picked up from the Council office starting on March 30.

If a unit absolutely cannot send someone to the office, contact a District Executive to have them brought to Roundtable.

Unit coordinator explains program to Scouts and helps them set a goal for the amount they want to earn.

Scouts sell cards through April 30, 2015.

If customer wants to pay for a card(s) with a check, the check must be made out to the unit, NOT Connecticut Yankee Council.

The unit returns any unused cards and payment for the cards sold no later than May 15, 2015 to the Council Resource Center. The unit pays only $2.50 for each card sold. Checks are made payable to Connecticut Yankee Council.

No cards will be accepted after May 15. We reserve the right to refuse products that have been damaged or rendered unsellable. The unit is responsible for any unreturned cards, lost, misplaced, damaged, etc. Scouts should treat each card as if it were a $5 bill.

Information and tools are available at www.ctyankee.org/campcards. Complete the forms and follow the same rules as the unit. Number of Camp Cards sold may not be the actual cost of the activity. Camp Card sales can also support other unit needs or activities. Cub Day Camp early bird registration is due by April 30, 2015 Boy Scout Resident Camp early bird camp registration paid in full by May 1, 2015

Unit Camp Card Orders Camp Card Order Form Date Ordered ____________ Unit Type & Number _____________________ District ____________________ Contact Name ___________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________ Email _______________________________________ # Camp Cards requested (quantities of 25)? ____________

Camp Card Distribution Amount of cards issued ___________ Date issued ____________ Received by _____________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________ Staff Signoff _____________________________________________ The unit is responsible for returning any unsold cards and payment no later than May 15, 2014 to the Connecticut Yankee Council Resource Center. Any unsold cards must be returned undamaged with tabs attached. Checks made payable to Connecticut Yankee Council should equal $2.50 x total unreturned cards.

Camp Card Distribution # Camp Cards returned ________ Date Received ____________ # Camp Cards sold ________ Total Due ($2.50 each x # Camp Cards sold) $____________ Received by ____________________________ Date ____________

Connecticut Yankee Council, BSA

2014-15 Cub Scout Overnight at the Boston

Science Museum

Program Includes:

� NEW!!! The Hall of Human Life

� Science Theater Welcome production

� Staff led hands-on science activities

� Late night LIGHTNING presentation

� Planetarium & Omni Theater show

Prior to the start of the program, a light snack will be

provided. The next morning, Scouts will be provided

with a continental breakfast. Dinner is not provided.

All Scouts that participate will receive an event patch

and free Re-Admission Pass good through the end of

2015.

Fee: $60/per person (youth or adult)

Dates for Overnights: # of Spots Registration and Payment Deadline

Friday, January 23, 2015 100 Monday, December 20, 2014

Saturday, January 31, 2015 85 Monday, January 3, 2015

Friday, February 6, 2015 75 Monday, January 13, 2015

Friday, March 27, 2015 75 Monday, February 27, 2015

Saturday, April 11, 2015 150 Monday, March 11, 2015

All reservations are booked on a first come first served basis.

Siblings are welcome, but must be in grades 1-5.

No refunds can be made after the registration deadline; unless there are special circumstances.

Key Details: Once signed up, a more comprehensive expectations sheet will be sent to each unit.

• Participants are allowed in to the museum at 5pm; a light snack provided. Early entry is not permitted.

• Lights out at 12am; 6:45am wake up call. (Groups to use public bathrooms; no showers)

• Breakfast is served before the morning show; 7:00am. /Departure from the museum is at 11:00am.

Contact: Cindy Pepe 203.876.6868. Ext-231 or cypepe@bsamail.org

Registration Form: Overnight at the Boston Science Museum

Please return this form and the payment for youth and adults to:

Connecticut Yankee Council Attn: Cindy Pepe 60 Wellington Road Milford, CT 06460

Camp-In Leader: ___________________________________ Pack# ______ Position: ______

Address: ______________________________________ City: ____________ Zip: ______

Home Phone: __________________________ Email: ____________________________________

Please list 2 Emergency Contacts who will not be attending the Overnight:

Name: ______________________ Phone-Day_________________ Phone-Eve_____________________

Name: ______________________ Phone-Day_________________ Phone-Eve_____________________

Our Pack will be attending on: (check one)

Dates for Overnights: # of Spots Registration and Payment Deadline

€ Friday, January 23, 2015 100 Monday, December 20, 2014

€ Saturday, January 31, 2015 85 Monday, January 3, 2015

€ Friday, February 6, 2015 75 Monday, January 13, 2015

€ Friday, March 27, 2015 75 Monday, February 27, 2015

€ Saturday, April 11, 2015 150 Monday, March 11, 2015

Participating Den Information:

_______ Youth @ $60= _____________ Write Account # 6801-101-20 in check Memo

_______ Adults@ $60= _____________

Total= _____________

** Please submit your payment in full with your registration forms by the assigned registration deadline.

You will then receive an email with a roster for you to fill out and return and a “Survival Guide” that will

tell you all that you need to know about your overnight stay at the Museum!

If you have any questions, please call Cindy Pepe @ 203.876.6868, ext 231 or email at

cypepe@bsamail.org

Mark your Calendars for the

VOA’s…

Spend the weekend walking through the trees, Finding your way with a GPS, and much more!

Come join us this April 25th and 26th for a weekend of fun

with your crew at Camp Sequassen!

Details and registration will be heading your way soon!

The Connecticut Yankee Council Venturing Officers Association is a group of Venturers from our various Districts working to run quarterly funtastic events for Sea Scouts and Venturers from all over CYC.

For more information contact Cat Slanski (VOA Youth President)

annaslanski@sbcglobal.net

Mark your Calendars for the

VOA’s…

Spend the weekend walking through the trees, Finding your way with a GPS, and much more!

Come join us this April 25th and 26th for a weekend of fun

with your crew at Camp Sequassen!

Details and registration will be heading your way soon!

The Connecticut Yankee Council Venturing Officers Association is a group of Venturers from our various Districts working to run quarterly funtastic events for Sea Scouts and Venturers from all over CYC.

For more information contact Cat Slanski (VOA Youth President)

annaslanski@sbcglobal.net

The Adventure Park at STORRS Boy Scouts - Cub Scouts

Reserved Group Rates

Bring Your Scouts For A Climb Together! • Teamwork • Mutual Support

• Personal Growth • Fun!

The Adventure Park at Storrs would like to invite your Scouts for some fun in the trees! (Ages seven and older.)

Here is an outing filled with fun and challenge they are to remember. Zip lines and much more!

Stretching over five acres, with five different aerial challenge courses—ranging from introductory to advanced—The Adventure Park presents rewarding challenge for all ability levels. A perfect destination for your next outing!

Park facilities include plenty of picnic tables for outdoor meals. Stay and picnic after your climb!

The special discounted rates listed below are for two hours of climbing and are offered to all Scout Troops as well as siblings, friends, and chaperones climbing with the Scouts on the day of the visit. Advance reservations are required.

Climbing Rates, Per Person – All Ages – Weekdays & Weekends - Please note our Peak times are Weekends and Holidays -

Weekend//holiday times are limited to 9:00AM, 9:30AM, 10:00AM (As Available)

(Min. 10 climbers) 25+ 50+ 75+

$34* Peak / $31 weekday $31* All Days $28* All $28*All

* Plus Connecticut Admissions Tax: We do not charge Connecticut Sales Tax for your ticket purchase at The Adventure Park at Storrs. However we are required to collect a State of Connecticut 10% Admissions Tax at your time of purchase. This is a State law and is required of all customers, including not-for-profit organizations. Call: (860) 946-0606 Email: Info@StorrsAdventurePark.com THE ADVENTURE PARK AT STORRS 2007 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06268 www.StorrsAdventurePark.com

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Come with your troop, crew, ship or post and camp as a unit for the weekend. Cook as a unit or purchase meals from our onsite food service.

This is the biggest Scouting event in Connecticut - thousands of Scouts will be there! Don’t miss out - ConnJam only happens every 3 years!

Early bird cost is only $20 per person for the whole weekend - includes camping, patch, and all the activities.

Registration starts December 1, 2014. For more information, go online to:

http://www.ctyankee.org/connjam

ConnJam is the only council-wide major event, featuring a carnival-like midway, tons of special events including some just for older Scouts, and much more. At ConnJam you can:- Go rock climbing and zip-lining.- Duel it out on huge inflatable obstacle course.- Shoot rifles and paintball guns.- Go scuba diving.- See an authentic Native American dance.

- See demos from units throughout the council.- See displays from hundreds of organizations!- See the huge arena show with fireworks!- Eat great food and snacks!- And much, much more!

Attention troops, Crews & posts!Are You Coming to ConnJAm 2015?

May 15-17, 2015Orange FairgrOunds, 525 Orange Center rOad, Orange, Ct