The Troop 64 Timeline
(1970-1979)
Chronology of Activities
1970
- 15th annual visit to Catamount, South Egermount, MA.
- Klondike Derby.
- Spring Camporee.
- 33rd annual visit to Camp Pomperaug, Stafford Springs, CT.
- First Canoe Trip to Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.
- Fall Camporee.
- Eagle Scout Awarded to:
Peter Canevari, Thomas Matthews, Wayne Medoff, Brandon Woolley.
Scoutmaster: Jack Quaintance.
Membership: 42, per 1971 Pomperaug Council Roster.
1971
- 16th annual visit to Catamount, South Egermount, MA.
- Klondike Derby.
- 42nd Annual Charter Night (March)
- Spring Camporee.
- 34th annual visit to Camp Pomperaug, Stafford Springs, CT.
- Fall Camporee
- Eagle Scout awared to Mark Topham.
- Silver Beaver Award presented to Scoutmaster Jack Quaintance from Pomperaug Council.
Scoutmaster: Jack Quaintance.
Membership: 47, per 1971 Pomperaug Council Roster.
1972
Merger of Pomperaug Council #65 (1936-1972), Alfred W. Dater Council #78 (1939-1972) and
Mauhewu Council #75 (1952-1972) to form
Fairfield County Council #68 (1972-1997).
- New Scout Handbook Issued: 8th Edition.
- 17th annual visit to Catamount, South Egermount, MA.
- Klondike Derby, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- John Gleason heads Tremone District.
- Eagle Scout awarded to Mark Schiro and Jeff Adzima.
- Spring Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- Testimonial Dinner for Mr. and Mrs. John E. Quaintance (May 6th).
- Ronald Henchcliffe becomes the 7th Scoutmaster of Troop 64.
- George Matthews elected Chairmen of Tremone District (May 18th).
- 35th annual visit to Camp Pomperaug, Stafford Springs, CT.
- Canoe Trip Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada
- Bob Guertin
- Dennis Gleason
- Brandon Wooley
- Peter Canevari
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- Billy Rowe
- John Krawcyk
- Mark Schiro
- Jeff Admidza
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- Fall Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
Leadership Corps (1972-1989) established by BSA
to replace
Senior Boy Scouts (1958-1971).
Chief Pomperaug Lodge #408 (1949-1972) merged with
Mauwehu Lodge #389 (1948-1972) and
Ponus Lodge #521 (1956-1972) to form
Tankiteke Lodge #313 (1972-1998).
Scoutmaster: Jack Quaintance.
Membership: 50, per 1972 Fairfield County Council Roster.
1973
8th National Scout Jamboree Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania |
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5th National Jamboree Troop 64 Attended |
- 18th annual visit to Catamount, South Egermount, MA.
- Mobilization Drill (March 10th)
- Klondike Derby, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- Eagle Court of Honor for Wayne Hobson, Troop 64's 16th Eagle Scout.
- Campout, Hoyt Training Center, West Redding, CT.
- 2nd Brotherhood Campout, Monroe, Connecticut.
- Spring Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- June 2nd Scout Expositon (2nd Award).
- 36th annual visit to Camp Pomperaug, Stafford Springs, CT.
- Fall Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
Scoutmaster: Ronald Henchcliffe.
Membership: 58, per 1973 Fairfield County Council Roster.
1974
- 19th annual visit to Catamount, South Egermount, MA.
- Klondike Derby, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- Spring Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- June 1st, 2nd Award Scout Expostion.
- Last Year of Camp Pomperaug (August 4th-August 10th), Stafford Springs, CT.
- Tour: Peabody Museum, New Haven, CT.
- Fall Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
Fairfield County Council closes Camp Pomperaug for summer camp. Will only
be used for short-term camping, OA and training programs.
Scoutmaster: David Ambrose.
Membership: 58, per 1974 Fairfield County Council Roster.
1975
- 20th annual visit to Catamount, South Egermount, MA.
- Day Trip: Hockey Game (January 18th)
- Tour: Sikorski Aircraft, Stratford, CT.
- Klondike Derby, Scoutland (February 1st-2nd), South Britain, CT.
- Ski Trip (February 21st).
- Southern New England Telephone Company Tour.
- Charter Night (March 7th).
- Lions Club Dinner (March 22nd).
- Spring Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- Campout, Hoyt Traning Center, (April 12th-13th) West Redding, CT.
- Backpacking Appalachian Trail to Macedonia Brook State Park (June 21st-June 22nd).
- Island Campout, Port Jefferson, New York.
- Troop 64 visit to Camp Mauwehu (August 3rd-August 9th), Sherman, CT.
- Mike Carpenter
- Mario Dellalio
- Albert Feliu
- Robert Feliu
- Paul Fenick
- Wayne Sakal
- Tom Renzoni
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- Bob Guertin
- Chris Martin
- Chuck Waldo
- Chuck MacMath
- Mark McStravick
- Nike Nikola
- Ken Obrian
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- Fall Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- Dave Ambrose of Troop 64 becomes Scoutmaster of Troop 162, Monroe, CT.
- New Haven Night Hawks Hockey Game.
Scoutmaster: Robert Guertin.
Membership: 57, per 1975 Fairfield County Council Roster.
1976
- 21st annual visit to Catamount (January 9th to January 11th), South Egermount, MA.
- Pequonnock River Valley Hike (January 17th)
- Klondike Derby, ScoutLand, South Britain (January 30th to February 1st)
- Troop 64 Parents Meeting, (February 18th)
- Scouts in Government Day (February 24th)
- Chuck MacMath, Superintendent of Schools (replaced Lloyd Calvert).
- Wayne Sakal, Tax Assessor (replaced William Schiebe).
- Order of the Arrow Elections (February 27th)
- Troop Leaders Council Meeting (February 29th)
- Ski Trip to Butternut (March 7th)
- Larry Antel of Troop 64 starts Troop 81, Fairfield, CT (March 17th)
- Peter Canevari of Troop 64 becomes Scoutmaster of Troop 69, Trumbull, CT.
- Trumbull Lions Club Dinner (April 8th)
- Tuesday Night Campfire at Brotherhood Site, Monroe, CT (April 13th)
- Camping Trip at Hoyt Training Center, Redding, CT (April 24th)
- Charter Night Dinner (April 30th).
- Eagle Presentation: Alan Przybylski, Troop 64's 17th Eagle Scout (April 30th).
- Bicentennial Historic Trail Spring Camporee, Putnam Park (May 21st to May 23rd)
- Eagle Presentation Dinner (June 11th)
- Albert Feliu
- Robert Feliu
- Paul Fenick
- James Palumberi
- Canoe Trip Meeting (June 17th)
- Canoe Trip Food Packaging Meeting (June 27th)
- Canoe Trip Meeting (July 8th)
- Canoe trip to Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.
- Richard Bernaud
- Chuck MacMath
- Jim Palumberi
- Wayne Sakal
- Mark Schiro
- Richard Thompson
- Glen Tallia
- Charlie Waldo
- Chuck Waldo
- Tom Waldo
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- Ron Bernaud
- Ron Byrnes
- Paul Fenick
- Bob Guertin
- Greg McStravick
- John McStravick
- Mark McStravick
- Ken Obrien
- Joe Palumberi
- Tom Renzoni
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- Appalachian Trail Day Hike, Macedonia Brook State Park, CT (August 23rd).
- Campfire, (September 3rd)
- SPL Elections: Richard Thompson (October 1st)
- Fall Camporee (October 15th to October 17th)
- Request made to relocate meeting hall (October 26th).
- Eagle Court of Honor: Wayne Sakal (November 5th), 22nd Troop 64 Eagle Scout.
- Elks Club Eagle Scout Award Dinner (November 14th)
- Christmas Party (December 17th)
Scoutmaster: Robert Guertin.
Membership: 49, per 1976 Fairfield County Council Roster.
1977
9th National Scout Jamboree Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania |
| 6th National Jamboree Troop 64 Attended |
- New Meeting Location: Trumbull Congregational Church, White Plains Road.
- 22nd annual visit to Catamount, South Egermount, MA.
- Ski Trip to Butternut, (January 22nd)
- Hockey Game, New Haven Night Hawks vs Springfield (January 23rd).
- Klondike Derby, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- Charter Night Dinner (March 25th)
- Spring Camporee, Scoutland, South Britain, CT.
- Bike Hike, Pequonnock River Valley, Meeting Hall to Old Mine Park (June 18th).
- 2nd Annual Troop 64 Canoe Trip, Moose River,Maine.
- 23rd Troop 64 Eagle Scout awarded to Richard Thompson.
Scoutmaster: Robert Guertin.
Membership: 52, per 1977 Fairfield County Council Roster.
1978
- 23rd annual visit to Catamount, South Egremont, MA.
- Spring Camporee.
- 3rd annual Troop 64 Canoe Trip, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.
- Fall Hike-O-Ree.
- Section 2 of the Appalachian Trail Hike, Macedonia Brook State Park (November 18th).
Scoutmaster: Robert Guertin.
Membership: 51, per 1978 Fairfield County Council Roster.
1979
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Troop 64's
50th Year(1929-1979) |
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- New Scout Handbook Issued: 9th Edition.
- 24th annual visit to Catamount, South Egermount, MA.
- Klondike Derby.
- 4th Annual Troop 64 Canoe Trip, Pittston Farm, Maine
- Sherwood Island Camporall.
- Hoyt Training Center Camping Trip (September 21st-23rd) Redding, CT.
- Nutmeg District Olympic Camporee (October 12th-14th), Putnam Park, Redding, CT.
- Appalachian Trail Hike (November 10th & 11th).
- Tour: SNET Phone Company (December 7th).
- Christmas Party (December 21st).
Scoutmaster: Ronald Henchcliffe.
Membership: 51, per 1979 Fairfield County Council roster.
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