89th Annual Scout Gang Show to be held on May 10 & 11

In 2012 Scout Gang Show Cub Scouts from Pack 3 Derby performed “It’s a Small World” with Troop 3 Scout Joe Szewczyk

Derby - The more than 100 members of Housatonic Council Cub Scout Pack 3, Boy Scout Troop 3 and Venture Crew 33 will present their 89th Annual Scout Gang Show on May 10 & 11, 7:30PM at the Derby United Methodist Church, located near the Derby Green at the corner of 5^th & Elizabeth Streets. Part old time minstrel, vaudeville, and variety show, the longest running show of its kind has been performed by the Derby scouts annually since 1922 (shows weren’t performed for 2 years during World War II). Although the Derby show is the only one performed in the United States, Scout Gang Shows are performed by Scout groups throughout the United Kingdom and former British colonies.

Award winning stage and screen performer Brian Dennehy and local Center Stage director Gary Scarpa are among the scouting alumni who performed in the show as youths under the direction of the late Scouting pioneer Edmund D. Strang. http://www.electronicvalley.org/derby/quiz/Pages/straanged.htm 

Highlights of this year’s “That’s Entertainment” themed show include “Willkommen” by Troop 3 Senior Patrol Leader and chorus director Matthew Moran, “Make Em Laugh” by Cub Jackson Kellogg and “Born to Be Wild” by Scout James Chopak. The director and interlocutor for the show is Troop 3 Scoutmaster Randy Ritter and piano accompaniment is provided by Jeremey Lombard. Lighting and sound is under the direction of Assistant Scoutmaster John Spinetti.

The “Endmen” or joke tellers for the show include Troop 3 and Crew 33 members Neeraj Madivala, Steven Tracz, Andrew Devine, Billy Kowarik, Michael McMahon, Dominic Livoti, Aron Zamfino and Colby McLiverty. “Stooges” performing run on skits for the show are David Ahearn, Mike Neuendorf, John Murray, Matt Edwards and Justin Patton. The Stooges are under the direction of Mr. Rodman Kneen, Sr. who has been involved with the show for 81 years, having first performed as a Cub in the 1932 show.

Special guests include Sarah Widomski, Sara Poppa, and Troop 3 Committeeman and former Mayor of Derby, Marc Garofalo. Tickets 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 assist scouts in attending Housatonic Cub Scout Day Camp, Boy Scout Summer Camp at the Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation in Goshen and Housatonic Council Scouts attending the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

2013 Gang Show song lyrics sheet & music

The Theme for the May 10 & 11, 2013 Pack 3, Troop 3 and Crew 33's 89th Annual Scout Gang Show is:

That's Entertainment! - Songs from the movies

Lyric sheets are here: Download 2013 gang show lyrics 

Music is here:

01 Act I. Willkommen

02 Cabaret

03 Make Em Laugh

04 That's Entertainment

05 Get Happy

06 On The Good Ship Lollipop

07 Supercalifragilis

08 Are You Lonesome Tonight_

09 Do-Re-Mi (from the 20th Century

10 Yellow Submarine

11 Singing In the Rain (Digitally Re

12 If I Only Had a Brain (Extended V

13 Luck Be a Lady (Remastered)

14 Old Time Rock and Roll

15 When You Wish Upon A Star

16 Theme From Rawhide

17 Lose Yourself

18 Stayin' Alive

19 It Had to Be You (From _When Ha

20 White Christmas

21 Rainbow Connection

Superbowl Sub Sale under way

DERBY - Boy Scout Troop 3 is accepting orders for one foot and five foot party sub sandwiches as part of their annual Superbowl Sub Sale fundraiser.  The subs are made to order and home delivered anywhere in the Lower Naugatuck Valley on February 3. All orders must be received by Jan 30. Order form attached. Download Subsaleorderform 2013

One foot subs are $6.50 each and the five foot double-wide party subs are $65. Proceeds from the sale will help the scouts attend Edmund Strang Scout Reservation summer camp and a trip to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. For more information call 732-0343.

Annual Macaroni & Meatball Family Dinner to benefit Housatonic Council BSA

Derby Scouts presenting 88th Annual Gang Show

(photo of 1932 show, Rod Kneen is in second to last back row on far left in sweater and tie.)

Derby - The more than 100 members of Cub Pack 3, Boy Scout Troop 3 and Venture Crew 33 will present their 88th Annual Scout Gang Show on May 11 & 12, 7:30PM at the Derby United Methodist Church, located near the Derby Green at the corner of 5^th & Elizabeth Streets. Part old time minstrel, vaudeville, and variety show, the longest running show of its kind has been performed by the Derby scouts since 1922. Although the Derby show is the only one performed in the United States, Scout Gang Shows are performed by Scout groups throughout the United Kingdom and former British colonies. Award winning stage and screen performer Brian Dennehy and local Center Stage director Gary Scarpa are among the scouting alumni who performed in the show as youths under the direction of the late Scouting pioneer Edmund D. Strang.

Highlights of this year’s “What a Wonderful World” themed show include “Baby” by Tiger Cub Nicholas Palumbo, “Over There” by Cub Mike Szewczyk and “Grandma’s Feathered Bed” by Chorus Director Scout Matthew Moran. The director and interlocutor for the show is Troop 3 Scoutmaster Randy Ritter and piano accompaniment is provided by Jeremey Lombard. Lighting and sound is under the direction of Assistant Scoutmaster John Spinetti.

The “Endmen” or joke tellers for the show include Neeraj Madivala, Steven Tracz, Andrew Devine, Billy Kowarik, Brian Welch, Alex Oppel, Tyler Stankye and Charles Stankye IV. The Stankye brothers are 3^rd generation endmen performing in the show. “Stooges” for the show are David Ahearn, Mike Neuendorf, Mike Tracz, John Murray and Patrick Matuska. The Stooges are under the direction of Mr. Rodman Kneen, Sr. who has been involved with the show for 80 years, having first performed as a Cub in the 1932 show. Special guests include Sarah Widomski, Sara Poppa, Troop 3 Committeeman and former Mayor of Derby, Marc Garofalo, Derby 2^nd Congregational Church Reverend Larry Crasilli and his wife Doreen. Tickets 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 assist scouts in attending Housatonic Cub Scout Day Camp at Warsaw Park and Boy Scout Summer Camp at the Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation in Goshen.

 

Support Troop 3 by attending Feb 18 Sweetheart Dance featuring live music by Flashback

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Warsaw Park, Puluski Highway, Ansonia. Feb 18, 8-11:30PM. Featuring "FLASHBACK" playing songs of the 50's, 60's and 70's. Tickets are $20.00. Must be 21 years old to attend. Bring your own Refreshments. Set-ups will be provided - Sodas, Tonic Water, Ice, Coffee, Olives, Lemons, Orange Juice, etc. Wonderful music and dancing. Groups of 6 to 10 can reserve a table. Tables fit 10 people. Call 203-736-9539 for tickets and reserving tables. Or contact a Troop 3, Derby Scout. All proceeds to benefit Troop 3 Scouts. Door Prize and Raffle offered.

Superbowl Sub Sale Order Form

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All orders due by Feb 1, 2012

 

Holiday Pie Sale orders and payment due Nov 9

Order form is here: Download 2011 Annual Holiday Pie Sale

"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.

2011 Super Bowl Sub Sale order form

Dear Troop 3 families,

 

The Super Bowl Sub Sale fundraiser form is here: Download Subsaleorderform 2011

 

All orders and money are due at the Troop Meeting on Feb 2, 2011.

 

The public should call 203 732 0343 with your order.