Western District covers all of the western part of the council. It includes the towns of Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Burlington, Canaan, Cheshire, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Prospect, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Southbury, Thomaston, Torrington, Washington, Warren, Waterbury, Watertown, West Cornwall, Wolcott, Woodbury, Winchester, & Winsted.
Western District
Contact information and Key 3
District Chair: Joe LeClair III – joe.leclair52@gmail.com
District Commissioner: Jorge Baujin – baujindmd@gmail.com
District Professional: Lucas Blinn – Lucas.Blinn@Scouting.org
District Committee:
District Vice Chair: (Program) Joe Gannon jlgannon971@gmail.com
District Vice Chair: (Membership) Devon Hornberger dnlabell@mail.com
District Advancement Chair: Mike Bergin deeterwfd@icloud.com
District Activities Chair: Ray Zawislak rayzavs1@gmail.com
District Training Chair: Shannon Smith trainingcrcwd@gmail.com
District Roundtable: western.district.rt@gmail.com
Round Table News
December's Roundtable: 7:00 PM
Plumb Hill Middle School, Litchfield
All registered leaders are invited for learning and fellowship.
We will have a couple of experts in Scoutbook and Scoutbook Plus on hand to show some tips and tricks and answer your questions.
Cub Scout leaders will learn about Technology tools for leaders (social media, Google Groups, etc)
Scouts BSA leaders will learn how to effectively teach map and compass to scouts.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the new Family Troop model now that the pilot program has ended.
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Save the Date: Takachsin 55
Scout Master Specific Training: March 7th
IOLS Training: April 17th - April 19th
Download Flyer HERE.
Learn More: https://takachsin-crc.org/
If you have any questions reach out to Shannon Smith: trainingcrcwd@gmail.com
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Click HERE to download flyer.
Click HERE to register for event.
If you have any questions reach out to Shannon Smith: trainingcrcwd@gmail.com
Save the Date!
Registration will be open soon at: https://scoutingevent.com/066-96670
But it's not too early to rally your troops, for an epic 2026 Klondike Derby!
We are excited to announce an upcoming environmental service opportunity, “Scouting for Clean Waterways,” a project dedicated to protecting and restoring our local rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams. This initiative will bring together Scouts of all ages to make a visible, positive impact on our natural environment.
Click Here to Learn More: https://conta.cc/4hKbpjX
Ray Zawislak
Activities Chair
(860) 921-8593
Western District, Connecticut Rivers Council
Cub Program Ideas. A ‘live’ document. If you have something to add please contact western.district.rt@gmail.com
Summer Program Ideas for Scouts BSA troops:
A ‘live’ document. If you have something to add please contact western.district.rt@gmail.com
Where to Go Camping. This is a live document. If you have something to add, please contact western.district.rt@gmail.com
Here is a link to a list of games. Please write to western.district.rt@gmail.com if you have any questions or suggestions.
If you submit and pay for your advancement order by the Wednesday before the Roudtable, District Executive Lucas Blinn can deliver it on Roundtable night.
Do you have an idea for a Roundtable topic? Want to submit images or articles for our Western District newsletter?
Please send announcements, questions, photos, and suggestions to: western.district.rt@gmail.com
Advancement Corner
Western District Advancement Team:
District Advancement Chair
Eagle Scout Reviews:
Mike Bergin
Eagle Scout Reviews
Dan Bielefield
Merit Badge Dean
Lonnie Mo
Here is a link to an Eagle documents checklist.
Please use this tool before submitting paperwork to the district advancement team.