Sept 10 to be Ed Strang Day for Kids on the Derby Green

 

Scouts Enjoy week at Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation during its 50th season

 
Troop 3 Scouts along with scouts from Peterborough, England, Limerick, Ireland and Troop 2 Hartford Scouts are dressed in pirate gear as part of their fun week at Housatonic Council's Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation. The camp is celebrating it's 50th camping seaons.  For a slide show of the scouts in action visit http://www.facebook.com/v/10150237895472624 

Troop 3 Scouts recognized at June Court of Honor

 

Photo caption: Almost Eagle Scouts: Troop 3 Derby Scouts David Ahearn, Jimmy Butler, Colby McLiverty, Dominic Livoti, Matthew Edwards, Joshua Moscato and Alex Main were awarded Life Scout Rank at a recent Troop 3 Court of Honor. The next rank to earn for these scouts is Eagle Scout.

DERBY – Scouts from Derby 2^nd Congregational Church sponsored Troop 3 were recently recognized for earning merit badges and rank advancement.

 Earning the following merit badges were: American Heritage: James Butler, Ryan Cafaro, Andrew Devine, Jason Edwards, Dylan Krystopowicz, Dominic Livoti, and Joseph Szewczyk,  Citizenship in the Community: Bryson Cafaro, Matthew Edwards, Steven Tracz, and Larry Cafaro,  Citizenship in the Nation: Matthew Edwards, Anthony Bartholomew and Ryan Kish, Citizenship in the World: Matthew Edwards, Anthony Bartholomew and James Bulter,  Carpentry: Steven Tracz, and Engineering: David Ahearn.

Also, Family Life: Anthony Bartholomew, First Aid: Anthony Bartholomew. Genealogy:  Ryan Cafaro, Graphic Arts: Matthew Edwards and Steven Tracz, Medicine: Aron Zamfino and Justin Patten, Nuclear Science: Dominic Livoti, Personal Fitness: Alex Main, Personal Management: Aron Zamfino, Colby McLiverty, Adam Sroka and Anthony Bartholomew, Public Health: Steven Tracz, Adam Sroka, Matthew Edwards and Chuck Stankye IV, Reading: Benjamin Grasso, Scouting Heritage: Mike Tracz, Matthew Edwards, Chuck and Stankye IV, Space Exploration: Steven Tracz.

Rank Advancement was presented to the following: Scout – Michael Flora Jr., Matthew Kish, Naveen Madivala, Matthew Main, Matthew Wells,

Tenderfoot - Michael Flora Jr., Naveen Madivala, Matthew Main, Aron Zamfino, Second Class – Bryson Cafaro and Benjamin Grasso,

First Class – Anthony Bartholomew, Star – Larry Cafaro, Adam Sroka and Michael Shea, Life – David Ahearn, James Butler, Alex Main, Colby McLiverty, Dominic Livoti, Josh Moscato, and Matthew Edwards. Eagle – Patrick Matuska, Eagle Bronze Palm – Neeraj Madivala and Alex Oppel, Eagle Silver Palm – Tyler Stankye.

The Whirling Dervishes Patrol was recognized as the top patrol of the year and the Top 10 scouts earning the most points for the Scout year were: 1^st Jimmy Butler, 2^nd Ryan Cafaro, 3^rd Colby McLiverty, 4^th Josh Moscato, 5^th Dominic Livoti, 6^th Steven Tracz, 7^th James Chopak, 8^th Alex Main, 9^th  Matt Edwards and 10^th Matt Moran. The top patrol and top 10 scouts were awarded for their efforts with a trip to 6 Flags New England Amusement Park.

Mrs. Katherine Hemstreet received the James E. West Endowment Award from her husband Charles Hemstreet Sr. on behalf of the National Boy Scouts of America for her longtime support of Scouting.

Troop 3 Scouts will be attending two weeks of summer camp at Housatonic Council’s Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation, located in Goshen. They will also be hosting English exchange scouts James Blount and Jack Tibbett from Peterborough and Irish exchange scouts James Daly and Aiden Long, from Limerick. The exchange scouts will also be joining thirty Troop 3 scouts and leaders on a two-week camping trip in August to the national parks of the Pacific Northwest.

 
 

"Hootenanny" is theme for 87th Annual Scout Gang Show - a Valley Tradition

Eagle Scout Tyler Stankye performing “Out Behind the Barn” in the 2010 Scout Gang Show.

Derby, CT - The more than 100 members of Cub Pack 3, Boy Scout Troop 3 and Venture Crew 33 will present their 87th Annual Scout Gang Show on May 6 & 7 at the Derby United Methodist Church. Part old time minstrel, vaudeville, and variety show, the longest running show of its kind has been performed by the scouts since 1922. Scout Gang Shows are performed throughout the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, however the Derby Scout Gang Show, a Lower Naugatuck Valley tradition, is the only one performed in the United States. Derby’s Scout Gang Show will be featured along with the Glasgow, Scotland Scout Gang Show in an upcoming book on the history of show choirs from vaudeville to Glee.

“Hootenanny” is the theme for the 2011 production. A Hootenanny can be described as an informal performance by singers, typically with participation by the audience. The audience will have the opportunity to join in with the scouts and chorus to sing olde time songs such as “Carolina in the Morning”, “Shine on Harvest Moon” and “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts”.  Novelty numbers include “Shaddup You Face”, “Yes, We have no Bananas” and “Out Behind the Barn”.

The stooges, who perform run-on skits in between the songs, are under the direction of Venture Crew 33 Committee Chairman Mr. Rodman Kneen, who has been involved with the show since performing as a Cub Scout in 1932. Venture Crew 33 Scouts serving as stooges are Michael Neuendorf, Steven Tracz, John Murray, Neeraj Madivala, Andrew Devine and Mike Tracz.

Endmen, or joke tellers for the show include Donald King, who has performed 30 years as an Endman. Joining King include Matthew Decho, Al Palumbo, Barry Howard and current Troop 3 Eagle Scouts Charles Stankye IV, Alex Oppel, Tyler Stankye and Matthew Frovarp. The Stankye brothers are third generation Eagle Scouts to perform as endmen in the show, joining their father Chuck Stankye III and grandfather Charles Stankye Jr. David Scrimenti is serving as the pianist, Scout Matthew Moran as Chorus Director and Sarah Widomski as Musical Director. Troop 3 Assistant Scoutmaster John Spinetti is in charge of lights and sound.

Many local community leaders have performed in the show in their youth including former mayors Marc Garofalo, Bill Menna and Gene Micci, Shelton Aldermanic President John Anglace and Center Stage co-owner Gary Scarpa. Stage and screen star Brian Dennehy and 1960s Green Bay Packer captain Bob Skoronski also performed in the show as scouts under pioneer scout leader and Derby Hall of Fame member Edmund D. Strang, who directed the show for a remarkable 70 years. Troop 3 Scoutmaster Randy Ritter is in his 17th year of directing the show. Ritter said “The show continues to be staged each year because it helps build self confidence for the scouts, it introduces our musical heritage to a new generation and it provides financial support for our three scout groups”.

Tickets to the May 6 & 7, 7:30PM show are available for $7 from Pack 3, Troop 3 and Crew 33 scouts, or by calling 732-0343. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds from the show benefit the scouts attending summer camp at Housatonic Council’s Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation, Cub Scout Day Camp and the upcoming Troop 3 camping trip to the Pacific Northwest.

Cub Scout Pack 3 Derby meets 7PM on Mondays at its sponsoring organization, The Derby United Methodist Church. Venture Crew 33 meets on Thursdays and is sponsored by the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. Troop 3 Derby is sponsored by the Derby 2nd Congregational Church and meets there on Wednesdays, at 7PM. All three scout groups are part of the Housatonic Council BSA and welcome new members from throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

Annual Macaroni & Meatball Family Dinner fundraiser for Housatonic Council BSA

 

Housatonic Council BSA Troop 3 Derby kick off 97th year of Scouting

 
Group photo of Troop 3 scouts and leaders who attended summer camp at Housatonic Council's Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation: From left, First Row: Joe Borrelli, Adam Sroka, Joshua Moscato, Marcel Aguirre, Matthew Edwards, Ben Grasso, Jason Edwards, Ryan Kish. 2nd Row: Patrick Matuska, Max Bracchi, Julian Gilloren, Caine Jimmo, Michael Shea, Jimmy Butler, James Chopak, Nico Redzep, Billy Kowarik. 3rd Row: Edgar Aguirre, Nick Laskos, David Ahearn, Brian Welch, Steve Tracz, Jake Grasso, Neeraj Madivala, Colby McLiverty, Jesse Guevara. Back row: Assistant Scoutmasters Jim Calkins, Jerry Borrelli, Leo Moscato, Mac Thompson, Steve Shea, Ricky Donnelly, Steven Ng and Scoutmaster Randy Ritter. 

Troop 3 kick off 97^th year of Scouting

DERBY – Founded in 1914 and still sponsored by the Derby 2^nd Congregational Church, Housatonic Council Boy Scout Troop 3 resumes weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 7PM beginning September 8.  The troop's missioned is alligned with the National Boy Scouts of America: to build character, foster citizenship and develop physical fitness through hands on activities and camping weekends. 

The Derby based troop has received the Silver Medal by the Valley Chamber of Commerce and was recognized in 2007 as Valley United Way Youth Group of the Year. 

The troop is composed of more than fifty young men who are between the ages of 11 and 17 and live in Ansonia, Derby, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Woodbridge and Beacon Falls.  There are several openings in the troop’s membership and all boys are encouraged to attend a troop meeting at the Derby 2^nd Congregational Church on Elizabeth Street to see the Scouts in action. Uniforming and new membership registration during September and October is being funded from a grant by the Valley Community Foundation. 

Led by Senior Patrol Leader Neeraj Madivala and the Patrol Leader’s Council, the troop has selected the following monthly themes for troop meetings and camping trips: Environmental, Fall Camporee Preparation, Iron Chef, Knots & Survival, Imagination, Klondike Derby Preparation, Merit Badge College, International Sports, Biking & Hiking, Military and Summer Camp Preparation.  

Assisting Madivala as members of the Patrol Leader’s Council include: John Murray, Andrew Devine, Alex Oppel, Michael Neuendorf, Michael Tracz, Mac Thompson, Nick Laskos, David Ahearn, Alex Main, Dominic Livoti, Joe Borelli, Steve Tracz, Tyler Stankye and Colby McLiverty. Scoutmaster Randy Ritter leads the adults along with a large number of assistant scoutmasters and committee members.  

The scouts have had a very active summer. In addition to two weeks of summer camp at Housatonic Council's Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation thirty of the scouts and leaders attended the 100^th anniversary BSA National Jamboree in Virgina, two scouts took part in the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience in New Mexico and five scouts enjoyed three weeks as exchange scouts to England and Ireland. 

Next summer Troop 3 will host exchange scouts from Ireland and England and they will journey with the troop on a two-week camping trip to the national parks of the Pacific Coast, from Los Angeles to Seattle.  Complete draft calendar of events can be found here: Download Trp 3 2010 11

On Oct 2^nd  Troop 3 Scouts, Pack 3 Cub Scouts and Crew 33 Venturers will once again hold “Ed Strang Community Day for Kids” on the Derby Green. Beginning at noon, the free event open to all youths will include a panorama of hands on outdoor activities and games including dutch oven cooking, pinewood derby building and racing, rope bridge walk, zip line, firemanship & fire safety. The highlight program will be Cold Blooded Critters, featuring live reptiles including an alligator. The event is sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation and held annually in memory of scouting pioneer and Derby Hall of Fame member Edmund D. Strang.  For more information call 203 732 0343

Update - Oct 28, 2008

  Oct 30 Troop Halloween Costume Party & Games night, bring a bag of individually wrapped candy. Prizes for best costumes. All-Game night, good time to bring a friend (worth 200 points each for up to 5 friends).

Care package for someone serving in the military abroad is due by each patrol on Nov 5. Also include a thank you letter from your patrol along with your mailing address. Please also provide the mailing addresses for any service men or women you may know by Nov 5.

Nov 1 Scouting for food flyer dropoff, Pack 3 can use help. Contact Cubmaster Dan Cyrul ( mcyrul@snet.net or 305-7024) if you can help. Worth 200 points for participating.

Nov 8 Scouting for Food pickup - We will meet at St. Mary Church, Derby at 11AM to retrieve food donations from our assigned routes. Parents needed to help drive scouts on the pickup routes.

Nov 8 Macaroni & Meatball fundraiser at St. Mary's Church in Derby to benefit Housatonic Council. Registration form attached, RSVP and payment must be in by Nov 5. Troop 3 Scouts who work at the event will not have to pay for a meal. We are also asking for families to donate a dessert tray with 30 of the same item for the mixed dessert trays we will make (drop off tray at 11AM on Nov 8, or a gift basket valued at $50 for the raffle. See Raffle Diva Jacque Campoli for more information on the raffle.

Holiday Pie Sale: Have begun. Orders and money due by Nov 12. See Pie Czar Linda Spinetti for more information. 

NEW: Nov 14 to 15: Troop camping overnighter at the Poppa's and day hike at Osbornedale State Park. Open to ALL Troop 3 scouts. We will camp at the Poppa's on Derby Neck Rd beginning at 6PM on Nov 14 and we will hike the trails of Osbornedale on Nov 15, finishing at 2PM. Breakfast will be provided, each scout to bring a bagged lunch and canteen of water.

Nov 15 Scrap 'n Chat Fundraiser for Housatonic Council. First United Methodist Church, Shelton. $40 all day 9-5, $30 half day. For more information contact Scrapbooking Queen Sue Stankye, 736-9539.

Only 5 Tickets left for Brian Dennehy's Nov 15 performance of "Hughie" at Long Wharf Theater. Tickets are $50 and we will be meeting with Brian after the performance. See Randy.

Nov. 27 6th Annual Commodore Hull 5k Road Race: In an effort to promote "A Scout is Physically Strong", Troop 3 Assistant Scoutmaster Edward Faulkner is offering to sponsor any Troop 3 Scout who registers and runs in the Thanksgiving morning 5K road race through Shelton and Derby. Registration is limited to first 600 runners. Information and on-line registration here: http://www.electronicvalley.org/derby/HullRace/index.htm  Troop 3 Eagles Ed Faulkner and Steven Ng are two of only 35 people to have run in all 5 races.

Ed Strang Day on Sunday rain or shine

Our 15th Annual Ed Strang Community Day will take place on Sunday, Sept 28, rain or shine.
In the case of wet weather the event will take place inside of the Derby 2nd Congregational Church.

Please be sure to arrive in Class A uniform at 10AM for setup. The public is invited from noon to 4PM.  Scouts are encouraged to bring their friends and will earn 200 points for each scout age friend to attend.

Renown raptor expert Jonathon Wood will be bringing his 15 to 20 birds of prey, including a bald eagle. More info can be found here: http://www.raptorproject.com/johnbio.htm

Info on Ed Strang Day can be found here: http://www.electronicvalley.org/derby/2008/StrangDay.htm

Troop Meetings resume Wed Sept 3

  Troop 3 kicks off its 95th year of Scouting on Wed Sept 3, 7PM with a hot dog roast at the Derby 2nd Congregational Church. We will also announce and distribute the troop's annual calendar of events, organized by the patrol leader's council.

$25 troop dues is now due and will be collected at the meeting as will payments and deposits on the 2009 Canyon Adventure super trip.

See you at the meeting.

Bring a friend interested in joining our scouting adventures.

Scouting for food - food pickup

Calling all Scouts, Leaders and parents;

Our troop will be picking up the Scouting for food bags on Saturday Nov 10, beginning at 11AM. We will meet at the 2nd Congregational Church and bring the food to the Scout Office drop off point for boxing and delivering to the food distribution centers throughout the valley. Wear your Troop t shirt.

Both flyer dropoff and bag pickup days will count towards community service hours and troop events required for rank advancement.

Each patrol is expected to have at least one parent driver.