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Mohican-Muscoot Fall Camporee - October 22-24

Just a few photos from the Mohican-Muscoot Fall Camporee, held October 22-24 at  Camp Strang, operated by the Housatonic Council BSA in Goshen, Connecticut. The troops gathered for a great weekend of shooting sports, including rifle, shotgun, muzzle-loaders, archery, BB guns, slingshots and even a tug of war! Here's just a few photos from that weekend...   Assistant Scoutmasters Bob Suda and Dave Tschorn in our compact campsite at Camp Strang, in Goshen, CT. A total of 11 troops from Mohican and Muscoot districts joined us for the weekend.     The troop lines up before they head up to the main event field on Saturday morning.   Katonah led the way to the opening ceremonies at the main event field.     Otto's friend Mike Smith from Rochester, NY, demonstrates how to properly throw a tomahawk.   Otto Vondrak (Muscoot District Program Co-Chair and Assistant Scoutmaster), Chris Kristensen (Muscoot District Chairman and Assistant Scoutmaster), Bob Willett (Muscoot District Execu

Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Kyle Winthers

On Thursday, October 14, Katonah Troop 1 held its 65th (by our records) Eagle Court of Honor for Kyle Winthers. The entire troop, friends, and family packed the gymnasium at Katonah Elementary School for this special event.   Assistant Scoutmaster and Muscoot District Chairman Chris Kristensen reads the Eagle Charge to Kyle.   Troop 1 Eagle Scouts watch as Kyle recites the Oath and Pledge.   Assistant Scoutmaster Otto Vondrak leads Kyle in the recitation of the Eagle Scout Oath and Pledge.   Scoutmaster Hank Tschorn congratulates Kyle and presents him with his certificate and letter from Council.  Kyle's older brother Eagle Scout Travis Winthers presents the rank of Eagle Scout.   The Katonah Troop 1 "Eagle's Nest" in attendance from left to right: Hank Tschorn, Chris Kristensen, Dean Papas, Kyle Winthers, Travis Winthers,  Peter Kane, Mark Kane, David Tschorn, Daniel Tschorn.     Kyle's family shares the excitement of this special event!   Old friends con