Serving: Bronxville, Crestwood, Eastchester, Mt. Vernon, Tuckahoe and Yonkers

Upcoming Events Council November 24: Executive Board 25: OA Executive Comm 25: Council Cmsrs 27-28: Thanksgiving 29-30: Durland and Read Closed December 3: Bowl-o-ree Chairs 6: Popcorn Take Order Pick-up 8: Popcorn Funds Due to Council Service Center 10: Good Scout Award Dinner 13: Council Charter Turn-in Day 15: Executive Comm 16: OA Executive Comm 17: Camping Comm 19: Popcorn Take Order Payment Deadline 24-25: Service Center & Scout Shop Closed 27-28: Durland and Read closed 30: Camp Read Staff Reunion and Dinner January 1: New Year's Day - Service Center and Scout Shop Closed 7: Order of the Arrow Lodge Banquet 8: Training Comm 9-11: Ski Weekends 15: P & M Comm 16-18: Ice Climbing 16-18: Ski Weekends 19: Office & Scout Shop Closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Four Rivers District November 25: Cub Leader Specifics Training, 7 p.m. December 2: Roundtables 11: District Comm & Cmsrs January 6: Roundtable 8: District Cmsrs & Comm 15: District Cmsrs 15: District Comm See Council Calendar for further events

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Pack 333 Is Conducting A Blood Drive
Pack 333, Yonkers is having a Blood Drive

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13th at the River Front Library, 1 Larkin PL, Yonkers,New York, the WEBELOS will be hard at work with putting up posters in the near future.

The Sign up hours are 9:30am -- 3:00pm The Webelos are asking that our Parents sign up to donate blood, please give a time that you can donate. It's simple, bring ID, the Red Cross draws your blood, YOU help save a life and your son sees you do the biggest Good Turn of all, saving a life.

Come on, get you family, friends, and neighbors to sign up to give the gift of life. What a great time of year. Give the best HOLIDAY GIFT EVER and it's so simple and FREE!

THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW AND LOVE,WON"T YOU PLEASE GIVE THE THIS SPECIAL GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

LET'S SHOW WESTCHESTER WE CARE!!!

Time schedule to sign up people, thanks for caring!

email names, telephone numbers or emails and Times to Tiffany Deygoo at

tdeygoowpcbsa.org

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Four Rivers Leadership Breakfast for Scouting
On June 18th, 2008 Four Rivers had its annual Leadership Breakfast for Scouting, hosted by the Mayors of Yonkers, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Bronxville and Mount Vernon. The Chairman of the Breakfast and also Councilman of Yonkers is John Murtagh. The breakfast was held at the Riverview in Hastings-on-Hudson.

Some of the people in attendance were the Mayor of Yonkers, Phil Amicone, firefighters of Local #628, Yonkers Uniformed Fire Officers, Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants, and members of the Four Rivers District Committee. We were also honored to have Scouts from Pack and Troop 109 come and do our opening ceremony for us. It was a pleasure to have them come and be part of this beautiful event.

This fundraiser did turn out to be a success for the District. We were able to raise about $8,000 with this event. As Julian Jackson, our Scout speaker said “I don’t know much about raising money, but I know how much fun Scouting is for me and other kids like me.” With all the support that we received from this breakfast we are able to continue this for Scouts in the Four Rivers District.

View Photos of the Four Rivers Leadership Breakfast

Pack 333 Visits WABC Studio in New York
Submitted by Steven S. (Bear, Pack 333, Yonkers)

On Friday May 23, 2008 the cub scouts of Pack 333 visited WABC studios in New York City. Arrangements were made in advance to meet with the weather man, since many of the boys were working on their weather belt loops. Ms. Saundra Thomas, Vice President of Public Relations, greeted us in the lobby and gave us a tour of the studio.

Our first stop was the news room. This is a big room where many people work on the news. We walked in and waited patiently as Lori Stokes prepared for what is a called a “news tease”, a summary of the day’s top stories. Then we moved over to the weather station. We met with Jeff Smith, the weatherman. He answered our questions regarding weather. We found out how weather is predicted, how rainbows form, tools that are used in weather prediction etc. Then we quietly waited as Jeff Smith got the signal to do the weather live! It was great to see the maps behind him change colors as he explained how wonderful the Memorial Day weekend was going to be. Our next stop was a smaller room where a group of three people looked at many screens and controlled what news people viewed at home. We found out that this team is also in charge of what commercials are shown.

Our final stop was the studio where the news-reporters, Lori Stokes and Ken Rosado report the news. Sometimes the weatherman is in this room as well. We sat down in front of them with the cameras rolling and heard them report the news. This part was hard for us because we had to be very quiet. When the news reporting was over we got to take photos with the news-reporters.

As we left we thanked Ms. Thomas and she gave each of us a water bottle. I really enjoyed my experience and the opportunity to see how we get our news and learn about the weather.

Algonquin and Four Rivers District Camporee
Under a threatening sky, the fun loving Scouts of the Algonquin and Four Rivers Districts squared off to compete in International Games at the 2008 Camporee held at 5 Island Park (I still only count 3 islands) in New Rochelle on April 26, 2008. The morning’s games included a Biathlon (bike ride to BB Range and back), Cabor Toss, Stone Throw, Torch Carry, Drag Race (lash ‘em tight or lose your guy!), and a non-competitive astronomy station. After the lunch break we had the honor of hosting an OA Tap Out before the games resumed. The late afternoon/evening featured the Chef de Cuisine cooking competition, and the evening schedule included the wildly popular Manhunt!

Our thanks to the dedicated Scouters from the combined Algonquin and Four Rivers Activities Committee including Charlie DeChamps, Al Tozzi, Anthony Paterno (who else can get such focus from Scouts demonstrating astronomy during the DAY!), Bill Langham, Henry Doerr, Andy Maher, Donna Ragusa, Leo Marks, Brian Webster, Victor Lagama, Tony Blandi, Frank Russo (our Illustrated Man), Dave D’Lugin, Evan Feldman, and a host of others who stepped up to make it a memorable day for the boys.

A big OA cheer for Simon & Brad, who came in full Native American regalia for the Tap Out.

A big atta boy to the brave judges who put their GI tracts on the line to help with the Chef de Cuisine. Big thanks to Dave D'Lugin, Frank Russo, Fred Gervat, John Callahan, Roger Stewart, and (Mr. Toque himself!) Bill Langham.

We also thank our professional staff (Tiffany Deygoo, Roger Stewart, Bob Willett and Dan Conniff) who helped make this event possible.

Yours in Scouting,

Richard Schraudner
Algonquin District

Donna Ragusa
Four Rivers District

District Award of Merit
Jeanne Shanahan of Troop 47 in Yonkers & Howard Sklar of Troop 2 in Bronxville received Four Rivers District highest recognition, the District Award of Merit at the 98 Anniversary of Scouting Breakfast on Saturday, February 9, 2008.  The Districted Award of Merit has been presented to 119 deserving volunteers since 1974.

Jeanne Shanahan (Left) was nominated by Lee Hipius (Center) and the District Award of Merit was presented by Henry Doerr (Right). John Hradsky a member of the selection committee looks on.

Howard Sklar (Center) was nominated by John Finegan. Howard’s biography was read by Victor LaGamma Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 2 (left) and presented by Henry Doerr.

Webelos to Scout Transition
It should be the goal of the Cubmaster and Webelos Leaders to graduate every Webelos Scout into a Boy Scout troop. The key to accomplishing this is to begin promoting Boy Scouting when Cub Scouts are still in their Tiger, Wolf and Bear dens, and to sell the sizzle of the great outdoors. Scouting should be viewed as an ongoing adventure, and the progression should be as normal as moving from elementary school to middle school.

Boy Scout troops should assign an Assistant Scoutmaster or a troop committee member to be responsible for new Scouts, which would include developing a relationship with the Cubmaster and the Webelos Leaders. This person serves as a resource during Webelos overnight activities and builds enthusiasm among boys and their parents for the exciting challenges that await them in Boy Scouting.

Conservation Resource Guide
Conservation is a basic part of the BSA mission. Scouting embraces Leave No Trace, requires conservation-related activities for rank advancement, and encourages conservation service projects to the community. The new Conservation Resource Guide identifies Westchester-Putnam agencies engaged in nature and conservation activities. Organized by District, the Guide is intended to enable ‘one-stop’ access for any Westchester-Putnam Scouts and Scouters seeking sites for troop conservation projects, nature-related advancements, or outdoor activities (including William Hornaday Award, Leave No Trace Award, Boy Scout Rank Advancement Nature Requirements, and Eagle Service Projects).

Opportunities to Volunteer in Four River District
Our district is always looking for people who are willing to assist Scouting beyond their own pack or troop. If you are interested in helping bring the values of Scouting to youths outside of your own unit, then please let Tiffany know. You may become a member of the district committee or commissioner staff. SCOUTING NEEDS YOU!

Committee Signup Form  [PDF, 5K]

Concordia College in Bronxville
Concordia College will continue to support " Leadership Scholarships" for high school seniors or former and/or current Scouts from Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe High Schools who wish to transfer from a community college and are recommended by the Four Rivers District.

For those accepted into Concordia, the "Leadership Scholarships" will range from $3,000 to $5,000, renewable annually based on satisfactory academic progress.

Applications can be received by contacting Christopher "Kit" Nagel, Vice President, at 914-337-9300, or from your District Executive.

*Deceased
** Awarded through Algonquin District