DON TIEFENT HALER JACK STAWARKY SASQUA COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

DENNIS MURPHY HOWARD V A U M STAMFORD NUTMEG

Jack Stawarky, Council Chairman of the ustaining Membership Enrollment in the istricts, has announced the selection of

the above pictured Chairmen in their dis- trict.

The enrollment will kick-off with an for all enrollers in 1st. Districts have

set their goal for 1980 based on every Pack, roop and Post doing its fair share, All

units have been asked to select a unit captain, who will appoint an enroller to solicit the parents in every den, patrol or Explorer group. Parents will be asked to enroll as Sustaining Members by paying a "fair share" @ $40 to help cover the cost providing the year round services of the Eouncil,

The souncil must raise a minimum of $ I44),OOO in 1980 in order to maintain its

ices at its present level. United Ways . strongly that parents who can afford

to pay for the services rendered by the council, should do so. United Ways prefer to have their limited funds go to those who cannot afford to pay.

COY KING SCATACOOK

JAMES BREINER SACHEM

John Guerrlich, Council Camping Chair- man, and Ray Heck, Council Executive jointly announced that George Binder will return as summer camp director for 1980. George played a key role in the past three outstanding seasons.

George has been on Boy Scout camp staffs for 17 years, the last 3 of those as director of Camp Aquila. As a volunteer, he has served as a member of a council camping committee, Scoutmaster, Jamboree Leader, O.A. Lodge Advisor, is a Silver Beaver recipient and a Vigil Member of the 8.A.

The Council is most fortunate and pleaszd to have George return. Under his leader- ship our camp has one of the finest programs in New England.

fessional athletes, expert archers and en- tertainers will also be present to do their thing.

There will be contests to determine the "Council Champ9' in pinewood derby races, rocketry, flint and steel fire building and more.

Units will be given an outside demonstra- tion area, or booth or stage time, to put on an act, skit or entertainment depending on their needs and what they plan to do.

Units that need help can get it from the Expo committee. This is the annual event every Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Explorer and Scouter should be a part of,

Scouts who can play a band instrument are invited to sign up with Don Mellilo,

Every Pack, Troop and Post is urged to participate and sell tickets at $1.00 each. All cash turned in before the closing ceremony on June lst, will earn a 30% commission plus prizes for the Scouts. In addition, there will be weekly prize draw- ings and big prizes for top ticket sellers.

Council Expo '80 Chairman, Ed Agonis, says, "This is much more than an oppor- tunity t o show the community what our youth learn in Scouting, it is a great day of fun, fellowship and learning for our Scouts, It is a day every Scout will remember the rest of his life, Every unit should prepare to participate."

EXPO '80 PARTICIPATION Booklets will be distributed in each

District in March, Ticket kits will be given to Unit Ticket Sales Managers on April 10.

Prepare now to join the 30,000 whc come to see Expo '80 in Wilton on June 7.

The professional staff of the Fairfield County Council is being reduced from 14 to 10, The Executive Board voted to take this action in an attempt to have a bal- anced budget in 1980. The council fell short of its SME goal by $30,000 in 1979. In addition, the Camporall exceeded its budget h y $1 0,000.

The support staff is being reduced by two full time and two part time employees.

A successful §ME campaign in 1980 will enable the council to maintain its reduced staff.

istrict Chairman istrict Commissioner ice Chairperson Program

vancement Chairman Order of the Arrow Training Chairman

Roundtables, Cub Roundtables, Scout District Executive

Coy King Ralph Herald Shirley Camejo Chuck Hite Chuck Reeb Rick Palanzo Fran Lindberg Claire Dibble Bob James Dick Knowlton

MARCH Rally, Perkin Elmer, Wooster Heights, ry Airport, 9:00 AR/I taff meets at 8:00 PM, Hoyt Center

5 ... District Committee Meeting, 8:00 M, Danbury Hospital, Conference Room 5-B. 8...Snow date for March 1 12 ... Roundtables for all Cub & Scout leaders, 8:00 PM, United Methodist Church, Clapboard Ridge, Rt. 39, Danbury. 15.,.Cub Scout Leaders Training Course, 8:45 - 3:00 PM, (see box below) APRIL 2...District Annual Meeting 4..,6ood Friday - Office closed 7...Commissioner Staff meets, 8:00 PM, Hoyt Center 9...Roundtables for all Cub & Scout leaders, 8:00 PM, United Methodist Church, Clapboard Ridge, Rt. 39, Danbury. 9...Show TICKET SALES KICK-OFF AT ROUNDTABLES 19 ... Boy Scout Leaders Polaris Training Course, Part I 2O..Scatacook Chapter OA Quarterly Meeting, 2:00 PM, Saint James Episcopal Church, 25 West St., Danbury. 21 ,.,Council Annual Meeting 28 .,.Council Key 3 Meeting MAY 2-4 ... OA Ordeal and Brotherhood at Camp Aquila 3..,Boy Scout Leaders Polaris Training Course, Part II S...Commissioner Staff meets at 8:00 PM 7...District Committee meets at 8:00 PM 10. ..Scatacook District Work Party at Camp Aquila 14.,.Roundtables 15 ... Council Annual Dinner 16-1 8...Scatacook District Spring Camporee

$USTAINING MEMBEMHIP BREAKFAST - March 1 st Our Annual $ME brea,kfast will be held on Saturday, March 1st

at Perkin Elmer, Danbury, at 9:00 AM. Each pack and t r o o ~ should plan to have their unit $ME Chairman, Committee Chair- man and Cubmaster or Scoutmaster attend. The purpose of the breakfast is to turn in your unitsrpledges or pick up your unit pledge cards to conduct a campaign during March among your Scout families. Those packs or troops who have completed their $ME prior to the breakfast will be recognized.

$ME UNIT KITS AVAILABLE If your pack or troop needs it's $ME kit and pledge cards

before the March 1st breakfast, ask your unit commissioner or call Dick Knowlton.

Glen Moore (425-5310) has been appointed to be rhe Assra- ict Commissioner for Newtown by Ralph Herald,

Commissioner. We all wish Glen the best of luck as he starts his duties in Newtown.

INTED Coy King, District Chair-

man, to complete the Program Vice Chairman's term. We all wish Bob the best of luck as he coordinates the Advancement, Activities, Camping and Order of the Arrow programs in the

istrict. F THE ARROW ADVISOR

John Lelak has been appointed by the Scout Executive, Ray Heck, to complete the advisor's term for Chuck Reeb, who recently resigned for medical reasons. We all wish John the best of luck as he assumes the advisor's headdress.

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT - CONGRATULATIONS At our annual dinner, four Scouters were recognized with the

Hamilton Orgleman Award for service to boys. Congratulations to Jim Behan of Newtown, Chuck Reeb of Danbury, Jack Dibble and Joe Strilowich of Ridgefield.

DISTIQICT NOMINATIONS DUE! At our annual meeting in April, we must by charter and

by-laws, conduct an election for the following positions: District Chairman, District Commissioner and 3 Vice Chairmen.

Anyone wishing to nominate someone should put it in writing and send it to Dick Knowlton before March 10th.

KLONDIKE DERBY - SUCCESS! Many thanks t o Joe Strilowich and his team of Scouter for

making our 1980 Klondike Derby a huge success. Many Scouts, Cubs and Webelos have a chance t o get outdoors and practice Scout skills against the other dens and patrols.

." DISTRICT PATCH ORDER

We are placing an order for district patches. If you would like another patch, please send the coupon below in with your check to Dick Knowlton.

Please order patch .(s) for me at $1 -00 each. Enclosed is my check payable to BSA, for $ Name

Address

Town Unit

CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAINING There will be a training session for all Den and Pack Leaders,

Saturday, March 15th, at Church of Christ, Clapboard Ridge, Rt. 39, Danbury, from 8:45 to 3:00 P.M. Bring a bag lunch. REMEMBER: It only takes one day to get irained! CUB LEADERS ROUNDTABLE March 12th - LET'S MAKE MUSIC Come have Fun! Make your own instruments and be a part

of our Cub Band! BOY SCOUT LEADERS ROUNDTABLE . -1

March 12th - TRAILS FOOD COOKING DEMONSTWATION There will also be a special presentation for all Webelos

Leaders on how to prepare your Webelos to join a troop.

District Chairman William Everett 268-4059 District Commissioner Nils Trahnstrom 374-3 766

istrict Vice Chairman George Fitzsimsnds 374 ist. Program Vise Chrmn.Robert DeVeny, Jr. 268

Dist. Finance Vice Chrmn. Howard %. Vaum District Executive Gary Anderson

MARCH l...SME Family Kickoff S...District Committee Meeting 5. ..Comissioners Staff %...Census Good Turn 13 ... Round tables 17 ... Executive Board (Council) 18 ... Training Committee (Council) 19 ... Camp Committee (Council) 20 ... SME Committee (Council) 24. ..Commissioners (Council)

APRIL 2...Annual District Meeting 2.. .Commissioners Staff 4...Cood Friday, Office Closed G...Easter 1 O...Roundtables 15 ... Training Committee (Council) 17 ... SME Committee (Council) 19 ... Crackerbarrel 2 1 ... Council Annual Meeting 26 ... Camp Work Party 28 ... Commissioners (Council)

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER! Congratulations are extended to Lee Kline, Robert Wilson and

John Huggins, recipients of the 1980 Nutmeg District Award of Merit. The Award of Merit is for outstanding service to the Nutmeg District. We cannot think of three more deserving persons. Many thanks for your continuing dedication to Scouting.

Also to be recognized, are Lester Standley, Phillip Gray, William Telford and Scott Southerland for completing lead- ership training for the Scouter's Training Award and William Bradley for completing the Scouter's Key requirements.

The presentations were made at the Nutmeg District Recogni- tion Dinner held at the First Presbyterian Church, Fairfield, on January 1 7 th.

KLONDIKE RECAP Over 180 Scouts from twelve local troops braved single digit

temperatures and snowless conditions in order to participate in the 1980 Nutmeg District Klondike Derby, held at Scoutland on February 2 - 3.

Troop 82, Fairfield, took first place honors. Troop 66, Easton placed second and Troop 86, Fairfield, third, Others partici- pating included Troop 3 63, 199, 169, 26 1 , l 8 1 ,64 ,88 ,65 and 85.

Special thanks go to the Nutmeg District Activities Committee for organizing this year's event.

Troop 82, Fairfield, took first honors a t the Klondike Derby, held at Scoutland on February 2 - 3. Pictured are (left t o right, first row) Keith Gilbert, Chris Frazier and Chris Gilbert. (Second row) Rich Anderson, Tom Sladek, Dave Corkom and Ron Nagy .

PLEASE NOTE - - - DATE CHANGE The new date for the Spring Camporee is May 16 - 17, 1980.

SME PRESENTATION Packs and Troops wishing to schedule a unit S.M.E, presen-

tation for March may contact Howard Vaum, the Nutmeg S.M.E. Chairn:an, at 268-7002.

We were extremely saddened to learn of the sudden death of Richard Carlucci, former Professional Associate for the Nutmeg District. All of us knew Richard as a friend and dedicated Scouter.

District Program Chairman Gordon R. Beach 378-0596 District Training Chairman Jack Boitano 377-2335

istrict Activities Chairman George Krapp 377-0130 Health & Safety Chairman Robert E. Sherman, DPM

378-9154 Advmcement Chairman Greg Marazitta 377-6475

MARCH istrict Committee Meeting

G...Woundtables

KLONDIKE DERBY SUCCESSFUL erby was held on Saturday, February 9th, in

Roosevelt Forest, and the 1980 Oronoque Klondike Kings were Troop 72.

A big "Thank You" to Jack Boitano and all who helped make this event a success!

DISTRICT RECOGNITION DINNER HONORS SCOUTERS At a recently held District Recognition Dinner, Donna Frendt

was presented with the Den Mothers Training Award, while Vincent Brennan and Robert Pickett received Commissioners keys. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Oronoque District Award of Merit to Ronald Knapik.

MARCH ROUNDTABLE The March Roundtable, Thursday, March 6th, at St. James

School, will be devoted to an open discussion of the proposed district realignment involving the Bridgeport and Stratford Scouts.

DISPLAY WIWERS ! The winners of the District's 1980 Anniversary Week store

window display competition were - First Place - Pack 173; Second Place - Troop 76. Congratulations!

THANK YOU FROM GEORGE K A big "Thank You" to the units, drivers and committee for a

successful "Scouts in Government" Day, held February 1 1 th in Stratford. Also my thanks to the various departments and the Town Hall for their cooperation.

SUMMER CAMP Troops planning to attend Camp Aquila this summer must, by

February 29th, have $lO/boy/week submitted to the Scout Service Center, in order to hold their selected site.

Any troop interested in having a slide presentation on summer camp should call Gordon Beach at 378-0596.

E A C ~ KIT All Life Scouts working on Eagle progress award will need ;

Eagle Scout kit. This kit contains the service project work bo applications, letters of recommendation, etc. The kit can be obtained by contacting District Advancement Chairman, Greg Marazita.

Mark Gross 367-3580 istriet Commissioner Tony Porter 261-7712

urch 729-9847

MARCH 1 ... Family Sustaining Membership Enrollment Kick-off. Every unit (Pack & Troop) in Sachem istrict is hereby asked to become a Century Club Member.

istrict Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM, 295 Congress St., Bpt, 6...Scout Leader Training, 7:30 PM, Zion Lutheran School, Grand & Catherine Sts., Bridgeport. 10 ... District Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 PM, Calvary Temple, Main & Summit Sts., Bridgeport. 12 ... Cub & Scout Leader Roundtable, 7:30 PM, Florence lackham School, 425 Thorme St., Bridgeport.,

13 ... Scout Leader Training, 7:30 PM, Zion Lutheran School, Grand & Catherine Sts., Bridgeport. 27 ... Order-of-the-Arrow Executive Board Meeting, 7: 30 PM, Scout Service Center, 362 Main Avenue, Norwalk, APRIL 4,..Cood Friday, Office closed. 7...District Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM, 295 Congress St., Bpt, 14 ... District Commissioners Meeting, 7: 3 0 PM, Calvary Temple, Main & Summit Sts., Bridgeport. 16 ... Cub & Scout Leader Roundtable, 7:30 PM, St. Ambrose School, Boston Avenue, Bridgeport. NOTE...The April Roundtable date has been changed, and the location will again be at St. Ambrose School.

DISTKICT RECOGNITION DINNER The date of the District Recognition Dinner has been changed

to May 14, 1980, due to the availability of Blackham School. For further information, please contact dinner chairman, Mary

Anne Des Roches. I hope this date change will not interfere with plans to attend

the Council dinner on Nay 15, 1980, which will be a great event.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY On February 4, 1980 units of Sachem District assembled at

the south side of City Hall to raise the flag of the Fairfield County Council over the City of Bridgeport.

Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and their leaders, along with District Chairman, Mark Gross, and District Commissioner, Tony Porter were in attendance.

Cub Scout Eric Wagnblas, of Pack 27, led the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack. Scout Reynoid Butler of Troop 34 led the Scout Oath and Law.

Mayor John Mandanici read his proclamation on the 50th Anniversary of Cub Scouting, and the 70th Birthday of the Boy Scouts of America.

Thomas Merola, Scoutmaster of Troop 34, sponsored by Bridgeport Brass, was the coordinator,

The Committee I'or the District Award of Merit will meeton May 6, 1980, to consider all nominations.

Gary Ciuccoli will serve as chairman for this committee, again this year. He stated that all applications must be in his hands ,by the District Committee Meeting on May 5, 1980.

He will contact his committee and inform them of the time and location of the nominating meeting.

UNITS NOT REREGISTERED FOR 1980 South End Day Care Center Father Panik Village Masjid Muhammad Newfield Methodist Church Henry Longfellow School William Samuel Johnson School Franklin School Madison School Waltersville School Zion Lutheran School Greens Apartments Group of Citizens Brotherhood Congregation of Rodeph Sholom L.E.A.A. Crime Prevention Pequonnock Apartments Elias Howe School Messiah Baptist Church Aguadas Variety Store +,

Marina Village South End Day Care Center P.A.L. Project Inner City St. Ambrose R.C. Church St. Luke's Episcopal Church Newfield Methodist Church Longfellow School Catholic Youth Organization St. Paul's Lutheran Church Franklin School Loyal Order of Moose No. 289 Greens Apartments Brotherhood congregation of Rodeph Sholorn L.E .A .A. Pequonnock Apartments Maplewood School P.T.O. Elias Howe School Messiah Baptist Church Bassick High School Father Panik Village Superior Court

If any of the above units desire help to get their charters in, call District Commissioner Tony Porter or District Executive A1 Murch. These units are DEAD as of March 1, 1980, and will be dropped by the National Office at that time,

ISTRICT OFFICE istrict Chairman Bill Ruddock istrict Commissioner Ed Schwartz

Vice Chrmn. Finance Vice Chrmn. Program Vice Ckrmn. Mbrshp.

Dist. Executive John Fitzpatrick Assoc. Dist. Executive Paul Carlson

MARCH l...Cub Sign-up Day, Scout Mouse, 9:00 AM 5,..Commissioner Staff, Scout House, 7:00 PM

tee, Scout House, 8:30 PM

11 ... Scout Roundtable, Scout House, 8:00 PM 12..,Cub Roundtable, Scout House, 8:00 PM 22 ... University of Cub Scouting

missioners Staff, Scout House, 7:00 PM 2...District Committee, Scout House, 8:30 PM

Roundtable, Scout Mouse, 8:00 PM oundtable, Scout House, 8:QO PM

CUB SIGN-UP DAY Have you been wondering how to get more boys in your Cub

you know someone that would like to join Cub d has not found a place? On Saturday, March 1 st,

the Stamford District Commissioner Staff will be conducting a CUB SCOUT SIGN-UP DAY in the mford Scout House, 47 Kirkham Place. Beginning at 9:30 the commissioners will be matching prospective Cub Scouts with Packs near their homes. All Cub Leaders are invited to participate in this activ- ity, which will run from 9:30 AM until 12 noon. There will be additional information forthcoming, through other media. Your cooperation as leaders can only add to the success of this under- taking.

So spread the word far and wide to anyone and everyone who might be interested in joining a rewarding movement, that offers character building, citizenship training, personal fitness and most of all - FUN! ! !

KLONDIKLE DECLARED A SUCCESS! On Saturday, February 2nd, some 365 boys in 52 patrols,

from 28 troops enjoyed the third annual Stamford/Sasqua Klondike Derby. The beautiful, crisp, clear day was enhanced by temperatures that soared into the twenties, without the slightest hindrance from snow. All the events were well re- received and the overall reaction seems to have been very favorable.

This year the program has an expanded attendance, with strong representation from Webelos and Cub Scouts. Among units deserving of special recognition are Troop 45, of GTE, and the Webelos from Pack 28, of Riverbank School. Both these units made fine showings that they can well be proud of.

Our special thanks to Greg Igegier, alias "'Wondike mutey',

for ali his preparatory work as o n d h chairmm, to the sioners of both Stamford and Sascpa - Ed lt Arnold, respectively, and their staffs for their

untiring efforts; t o Steve De aradinis and the Owenoke Chapter of the Order of the Arrow, for supplying so muc power at Anchorage; to the Stamford Emergenc for supplying first aid and ambulance service, and finally to all the Scouts and Scouters that came out t o make this Derby such a success.

All scores will be announced and ribbons awarded t o proper units at the February Scout Leader Roundtable. "'Wondike Klute", on behalf of the Stamford and Sasqua Districts, WE SALUTE YOU!

ERE TO NEXT? So, another month has gone by, and your troop is ready for

another outdoor experience. Your Troop Leaders Council comes to you for ideas for a different type of campout theme, or 2 suggestion for a new or different place to go. Like everyone, you are concerned with transportation costs and local areas you can use.

On Tuesday, March 11, at 8:00 PM, in the Stamford Scout House, 47, krkharn Place, the Scout Leaders Roundtable will address itself to just this issue, The theme will be "Program Ideas for Hiking." Among the topics to be discussed will be such things as - The Apalachiaa 'Ifrail, The Hilng Skill Award, a display of hiking equipment, (footgear, packs, etc.) and local hiking areas.

These Roundtables are open to anyone in the Stamford District and surely everyone will have a question or an idea that will add to the program. So come out to the Roundtable, bring your Outdoor Chairman, and be prepared for an evening of idea exchange, fun and fellowship.

ROUNDUP WINNERS 1979 Troops Packs

1 41 4 38. 72 9 47 1 6 39 74

10 48 10 42 76 11 49 11 45 4 72 14 46 15 22 48 22 28 51 36 29 71

THI%INKS A MILLION! The Professional Staff, of the Stamford District, would like to

thank each and everyone of our volunteers for a great job in 1979. The Scouting movement has made giant strides this past year in upgrading its program and leadership through Round- tables, training courses and communication.

Cub Scouting has turned around in '79, and Scouting has main- tained its level of cohesiveness. We hope that 1980 will be, by far, the best year for Scouting and Cubbing in the history of the Stamford District. You, as volunteer Scouters, can make this happen and through your efforts and support we will have a super year o? Scouting. Thank you, once again, 2nd we look ior- ward to working with you again in 1980.

Serving youth in the communities of Darien, New Canaan, Norwaik, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Vista & South Salem, N.Y.

District Chairman Donald Tiefenthaler 9665 794 District Commissioner Walter Arnold 966-4778 District Executive William Metzler 847-245

MARCH 1. ..Unit S.M.E. begins 10 ... Commissioner Meeting, 7: 30 PM, Scout Service Center 11 ... Cub & Scout Roundtables - to be announced 12 ... District Meeting, 8:00PM, Scout Service Center MRIL 1 ... Unit S.M.E. Wrap-up 7...Commissioner Meeting, 7:30 PM, Scout Service Center 8...Cub & Scout Roundtables - to be announced S..,District Meeting, 8:00 PM, Scout Service Center

FIRESIDE CHATS SUCCESSFUL Don Tiefenthaler, Sasqua District Chairman, reported recently

on the individual town fireside chats held during January and February. The purpose of these meetings was to give unit leaders and families a better understanding of District and Council operations and their effect on unit operation. Our thanks is extended to both the individual hosts who set up the various meetings, and also those who participated through their attendance. Chairman Tiefenthaler stated he felt a greater awareness of both unit and district needs were the direct result of meeting with individual unit leaders.

In an effort to give every unit an additional opportunity to discuss district operations further, or for those individuals who may have missed their own meeting, the District will host a Fireside Chat on Thursday, February 28, 1980,8:00 PM, at the Council Service Center, All interested parties are invited.

BEN FRANKLIN STAMP CLUBS Calling All Cub Leaders ! !

Dom Tesauro, of the United States Post Office, Belden Station, Norwalk, has contacted our office with the hope of forming Ben Franklin Stamp Clubs.

This could be an interesting and unique opportunity to add a new interest and dimension to your Cub Program and may begin a life-long hobby for both young people and adults. Mr. Tesauro can be reached Monday - Friday at 866-1673 during the day and at 846-1 104 in the evening. Contact him directly if you are interested.

CITIZENSHIP: SCOUT IDEALS

ALL S I G N S LEAD TO A FULL S C O U T I N G EXPERIENCE.

SPRING RECRUITING PLAN Spring is just around the corner. Blue and Gold Banquets,

Pinewood Derbys, Troop Courts" of Honor will be events of the past. Units will be working on their Expo '$0 displays, and leaders will be awaiting a long deserved rest! Units will be gearing down for the summer months. Sound familiar??

Have you given any thought to the Fall of 1980? What shape is your unit in leadership wise?

Here's a suggestion that has proven successful in the past.

SPRING RECRUITING STEPS TO SUCCESS 1. Check Roster of leaders. Who is going to continue? Deter-

mine leadership needs for Fall, 1980. 2. Plan recruiting meeting for all new adults and boys in early

May. We can help fill in those leadership gaps. 3. Secure date of recruiting meeting. Concentration for Cub

Packs will be 2nd graders, for Scout Troops - Webelos in existing units and 5th graders,

4. Notify your Unit Commissioner or Scout Service Center of the date and they will help with school flyers, and recruiting specialists to help.

5. Cub training courses will be held in late May and early June to train new leaders. Scout Leaders' training will also be available.

A District Program Launch Meeting will be held in August to introduce the entire program for the coming year. New leader- ship in place, new dens and patrols created, will have program running in September, 1980, and not floundering for assistance. Try it! ! ! You'll see the difference.

DR. BERNARD S I I E m A N

Dr, Bernard Sherman, Silver Beaver Selec- tions Committee Chairman urges interested Scouters to please complete the SilverBeaver Recommendation forms in detail and turn them in at the Scout Service Center, Regardless of how deserving a Scouter may be, he or she will not be considered unless someone (a volunteer) takes the time to complete the proper forms. Forms re- ceived in the council office after the deadline date of March 15, 1980 will be put in the 198 1 file.

Every year the Fairfield County Council solicits support of its Campership Program. Annually the Council has given out over $8,000 to individual boys to attend Cub Scout Day Camp, Boy Scout Camp and Philrnont. Scoutmasters and Cubmasters, who have boys wishing to attend camp but cannot afford to pay the full fee, should contact the Camping Dept. for details, None of the Camperships is 100% since every Scout should do as much as he possibly can , to earn his own way and camperships make up the difference.

Jack Boitano, Scoutmaster of Troop 76, Stratford, has been appointed Scoutmaster for this year's Polaris Troop. The two out- door weekends are scheduled for April 19th and 20th; and May 3rd and 4th, at Hoyt. Preceding the two council run weekends will be a district run evening sessbn, and a district run outdoor session. These dates will be announced shortly. Line staff and guest lecturers will be chosen in the near future.

The last day of February is when the $10/Scout/week fee was due in the council Service Center. It is necessary to have this fee paid in full for your unit to secure a campsite. If you have any questions, con- tact your camping chairman, or the Council's

WEBELQS CAMP DATES 1 st Week - 7/4-71 12 2nd Week - 71 13-71 19 3rd Week - 7120-7126

1981 Reader's Digest B.S.A. Public Speak- ing Contest

The Public Speaking Contest affords the opportunity for Boy Scouts, who have the basic qualifications and the ability to speak on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America and their local council to compete in a nationwide contest with tangible recog- nitions.

PRIZES: First, second, and third place winners of council, area and regional levels receive trophies, All participants receive certificates,

National winners receive post-high school scholarships ranging from $500 for 6th place to $2,000 for first place.

SCHEDULE OF CONTESTS Districts select their winners - March - April, 1980 Councils select their winners - May -

Sept., 1980 Areas select their winners - October, 1980 Regions select their winners - Nov., 1980

Scoutmasters can pick up applications from the Scout Service Center.

The Fairfield County Council Training Committee is recruiting staff members for a Troop Leader Training Conference to be held at Camp Aquila in August, 1980.

A potential staff member must conduct himself in a Scout-like manner at all times, be registered with a troop, be 14 years r3r

older, be 1st class or above and be J.E.T. or T.L.D. trained. If you know of a qualified Scout who is interested in a staff position, send his name and address to:

Robert A. Grover RFD4, Scout Woad Southbury, Ct, 06488