Scouts stay busy in winter season
EASTFORD/ASHFORD — In December, Scouts from Troop 92 of Ashford and Eastford enjoyed a holiday party after their regular meeting. The first January Scout meeting covered Troop 92 history. The Jan. 28 meeting was at Camp JN Webster at the Scout Heritage Museum.
Troop 92 rechartering with the National Council is complete. This is important because it provides the Troop with extensive insurance coverage, as well as training and screening for leaders. It also means that we comply with their strict guidelines.
Upcoming events include a ski trip on Feb. 2. The Troop will ski at Ski Sundown in New Hartford. Later in the month, Scouts and Webelos will go on a “Tropical Vacation” at Mansfield’s Community Center, where they will use their (warm!) pool and game room.
In January Cub Scouts competed in a “Rain Gutter Regatta.” This is a lung-powered sailboat race. This was a joint event with Cub Scouts from Willington Pack 82. The Cubs plan to have their Pinewood Derby competition in March. This event is one of Cub Scouts’ most popular events. Competition is fierce! Pinewood Derby will be open to alumni this year. They can race their old cars again!
Cub Scouts is open to boys and girls starting at age 6. After Cubs, they can transition to Scouts. Contact Cub Den Leaders if interested. Co-ed Scout Troops are being phased in gradually.
Troop 92 BSA Ashford/Eastford: Nord Yakovleff, Assistant Scout Master; Jesse Burnham, Scout Master; Dave Birdsey, Assistant Scout Master; Rob Hany, Committee Chairman, Assistant Scout Master; Kurt van Heinengen, Cubmaster; Cub Den Leaders: Amanda Holden, Haley Phillips.