The Connecticut Rivers Council holds several special events each year providing a fun way to support Scouting while providing a great way to provide exposure for our sponsors!
Golf Outings
We currently run two great golf outings on a yearly basis. Not only are they both a great experience but they both raise significant funds for Scouting here in Connecticut. For more information on the outings click the banners or links below.
Our Golf Classic presented by Stanley Black & Decker, is held at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield CT. If interested in sponsoring and playing in this event click HERE!
The Stanton Outing for Scouting is a long standing golf outing supported and organized by the Stanton family. Its held at Topstone Golfcourse in South Windsor in September. If you or your company would be interested in playing or sponsoring the event click HERE!
Clay Shoots
The Connecticut Rivers Council is proud to offer two premier Shooting sports events in the calendar year. Our Shooting Sports events are all about location, location, location. Both of these Clay Shoots are held at world-class facilities and are headlined by corporate sponsors and volunteers. All proceeds benefit the Scouts of the Council.
The Orvis Sandanona Shooting Sports is a premier clay shoot held at Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds in Millbrook, NY. The Orvis Shoot is our longest running clay shoot. If you or your company is interested in participating in the shoot in September click HERE for more details and to view our flyer.
The Addieville Shoot held at the Addieville East Farm in Mapleville, RI is our youngest shoot. We had a great inaugural event in the spring of 2021. We are actively looking for more shooters, sponsorships, and partners to take this event to the next level!
Dining Events & Award Cermonies
The Council working with and through various committees across the state have put on a number of events and ceremonies throughout the year that honor Scouts, volunteers, and community leaders to benefit Scouting locally. Below are the events that we are continuously working on. If interested in any of the below events click on them and learn more about how you can help.
Leadership Award Dinner (Salute to Youth)
The Salute to Youth is the largest Dinner the Council and the Development volunteers run on an annual basis. The dinner is usually held in the fall and honors region-wide business leaders, Scouts, and other impactful leaders in the state. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring or getting involved in this event please contact Marjorie Dedrick.
To Register click HERE!
OLAR
The Outstanding Leadership Awards Reception is an awards ceremony that focuses on leadership from citizens and companies in the eastern part of Connecticut. OLAR is a legacy event held in June. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring the event or want more information click HERE!
Vale La Pena
The Vale La Pena is a more recent event for the Council. The event honors hispanic leaders in the region. The event is held in Waterbury in the fall time. We are working continuing this great event. If you or you know someone who would be a great addition to the committee please contact us.
Our Influential Women: Our Shining Stars
OIW Shining Stars event is a special and unique event that specializes in honoring women leadership in Connecticut. This event is held in June annually. We have a dyanmic and influential committee and work with and through them to make the event one of kind. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring this event or if you are looking for more information click HERE!
Charter Oak Eagle Recognition Dinner
The Charter Oak District and its leadership put on a big Eagle Scout recogition dinner in the early part of the year. It honors both community leaders in greater Hartford and Eagle Scouts in the area.