Troop 1 Katonah, New York

Troop 1 will be visiting the museum at West Point. Leaving from KES at 8:30 a.m. You will need to wear your full Scout uniform. Bring a bag lunch (no glass bottles). Also bring a winter coat, and optional spending money for the gift shop. Contact Asst. Scoutmaster Dennis Winthers: 232-3733

Hi Scouts and families, On 11/19 , Saturday, the troop is taking a day trip to West Point. We have to know by tomorrow (Friday) before 6pm if you want to go. We will be touring West Point and we need to reserve a bus for the tour. Please call Kyle Winthers at 232-3733 tomorrow before 6 to let him know how many will be going. I know this will be an exciting trip so please plan to attend and be sure to call Kyle before 6 and let him know whether or not you plan to go.

Katonah Troop 1 welcomed Nick Kristensen as the newest Eagle Scout to enter our ranks on Sunday, November 6, at a small ceremony at St. Mary's School. Aside from fellow Scouts, parents, and family, several local representatives were in attendance as well. Here are some photos from the event. Elias and Harry read a condensed version of our Troop history to open the ceremony. Visiting dignitaries and representatives at the Eagle Court of Honor. From left to right, Father Paul Wadell, State Assemblyman Robert Castelli, Westchester County Legislator Peter Harkman, Bedford Town Supervisor Lee Roberts, and an Assistant to State Senator Ball. Congresswoman Nan Hayworth paid a brief visit and offered congratulations to Nick and his family on his achievement. Nick thanks everyone in the audience, and explains what he did for his Eagle Project Scoutmaster Hank Tschorn says a few words of thanks and congratulations... Left to right: Eagle Scout Kyle Winthers, Scoutmaster Hank Tschorn, an...

On the 21st of October, at approximately at 4:30 PM, troop drove to Cleak Lake at Durland Scout Reservation for the Fall Camporee District Event. The camporee is an event where scout troops from all over the district come together twice a year in the fall and spring to compete against other Troops in various areas of Scouting skill. When the troop arrived at Clear Lake, they immediately set up camp and settled into their assigned campsite. Duty rosters were given, water was collected, and bagged dinners were eaten. At 10:30 PM, the troop went to sleep for the big event the next day. Sleep was easy and the troop woke up with plenty of energy and had made breakfast. The next day, all of the troops were called into a morning meeting to announce the start of the camporee. The pledge was said, the Scout Oath, and Law. Afterward the troops then set out on the competition. After completing our first station, our two patrols decided to proceed together from station to station. Some of the stat...

Since neither KES or St. Mary's School are open tonight, our regular meeting for November 3 has been cancelled. If you are free to help out tonight, we will be setting up for Chili Night at the Katonah Fire Department, starting around 7:00pm. Stop by and help out if you can!