Aquila District

Proudly serving Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Georgetown, Easton, New Fairfield, Monroe, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Trumbull, Sandy Hook, and Sherman

Welcome to the Aquila District page! We are excited to bring Scouting’s mission and adventures to young men and women across northern Fairfield County. As District leaders, our goal is to ensure the growth and success of units in our great communities. We work with our chartered organizations and community groups to organize and grow Scouting units. Join us on the adventure of Scouting.

Yours in Scouting,

Connie Hemphill, District Chair | Jacob Cedusky, District Commissioner | Matthew Wietsma, District Executive

Roundtable

Second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM (Sept-May)
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
95 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel

Upcoming Programs & Training

List of programs and trainings coming soon!

To add to this list, please contact Gregg Baimel (greggbb@gmail.com)

Unit Success Resources

Scouts BSA Recruitment Parent Presentation

Scouts BSA Recruitment Parent Presentation Script

Cubs Recruitment Parent Presentation

Cub Recruitment Parent Presentation Script

Recruiting Event Best Practices

Adult Recruitment Speech – Calculator Tape

Adult Leader Recruitment Presentation

Adult Leader Recruitment Principles

Cub Recruitment Sign-in Sheet

2025-2026 Aquila & CYC Program Highlights

2025-2026 CYC Activities Guide

Aquila Pack and Troop Collaboration Guide

Aquila Annual Planning Checklist

Aims and Methods of Scouting

New Scout and Parent Orientation Slideshow

Scouts BSA New Parent Brief

Scouts BSA Troop Resource Survey

Ten Essentials for New Scouts BSA Parents

New Scouts Email 1

New Scouts Email 2

New Scouts Email 3

Annual Charter Agreement

Nomination Forms

We encourage you to nominate Scouters within our District to recognize them for their accomplishments and service within scouting. Nominations are due each year by the May Roundtable meeting so that they can be presented at the annual June District Dinner. Please submit your nomination forms to the District Chair and/or District Commissioner.

Recognize Your Fellow Leaders!

Spark Plug

Presented to a Scout Leader or District Volunteer who has been the “Spark” for their unit/district throughout the year.

Sparkplug Award Nomination Form

District Award of Merit

The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by Districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The “DAM” award is the top award presented by Districts to Volunteers who render service of an outstanding nature at the District level. The recipient must be nominated for the award by another Scouter, and vetted by the District Key 3. Our District is only allowed to appoint 2 of these awards per year. Any attempt at self-nomination will disqualify a candidate.

District Award of Merit

Unit Leader Award of Merit

Awarded to a Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Advisor or Skipper. This award must be nominated by the Unit Committee Chair.

Unit Leader Award of Merit

Distinguished Commissioner Service Award

The Distinguished Commissioner Service Award is the highest recognition that can be given to a commissioner who has consistently engaged in distinguished and exceptional commissioner service resulting in significant, positive impact to youth, units, and a district and/or council.

Requirements

Nomination Form

Key 3 Award

Given by the District Key 3, this award is given to those who least expect it but have certainly earned it for their service to Scouting. (nomination process reserved for the Key 3)