Troop 1 Katonah, New York

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 ...

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 eve...

Due to the severe weather expected to hit the area tonight, our meeting for September 30 has been CANCELLED.

  Our first meeting at Katonah Elementary School, where Troop 1 has been meeting since 1947. Several Scouts were moved up to Junior Staff (center) and new patrol leaders were named to lead the Swamp Chickens (left) and the Mad Monkeys (right). We checked out our troop's supply of tents, checked them all for parts and damage.

Tonight's campout has been canceled, since only three Scouts were available to participate. However, we could use your help at our Troop's first fund raiser. Stop by Spring Hill Kennels (corner of Harris Road and Bedford Road in Katonah) on Saturday from 10-2 to help out with the Troop 1 Plant Sale. Please arrive in uniform. Please contact Scoutmaster Hank Tschorn if you have any questions. See you Saturday!

  On September 18th, Troop 1 Katonah took a trip to Middletown and entered the Orange County Fair Grounds to get good seats for the "Demolition Derby: Eve of Destruction." It was an action-packed night where racers from all over the region brought whatever wheeled vehicle they didn't mind being smashed to a million pieces and put them through the paces at the dirt track. There were several races and challenges during the night, each with a different theme. The first event was a "slingshot" race, which consisted of slingshot cars going 80 mph. Next, were the old cars that people put racing kits on, and they raced them while smashing each other up, trying to cross the finish line first. The endurance race was fun, and some cars limped to the finish line running only on their rims! Then next events that were based purely on destruction included: The trailer race (try to destroy the other persons trailer and save yours), the school bus race (40' yellow obstructi...

First Meeting: Thursday, September 16 7:30pm at Saint Mary's School First Event: Saturday, September 18 Demolition Derby! Orange County Fair Speedway, $14.00 per person Depart KES at 5:00pm