In Memory of Chief David A. Gagnon
CPA, PFS
Gagnon & Associates CPA'S
David Gagnon was an avid supporter and volunteer of Scouting, serving as Council President of the Rip Van Winkle Council, District Vice Chair of the Rip Van Winkle District, and Executive Board Member of the Twin Rivers Council. He also served as Chair of events such as the Golf Tournament and Sporting Clays for Scouting. Dave was the original chair of this event and played a key role in its success. He was an Eagle Scout of Troop 16 and a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award.
Dave’s extensive connection to the community extended through his service as a volunteer firefighter and as past Chairman of the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce.
A graduate of the U.S. Army War College, Dave achieved the rank of Colonel and previously commanded the Regional Training Institute at Camp Smith in Peekskill. His 35-year military career included domestic emergency response efforts following the September 11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Sandy, a combat deployment to Iraq, and international training missions in Israel, South Africa, Brazil, and Peru.
After earning his A.A. in Business Administration from SUNY Ulster and his B.A. in Accounting from Siena College, Dave joined Daniel D. Gagnon, CPA, and became a Managing Partner. His work included individual and corporate tax services, business financial operations, and supervision of audits for nonprofit organizations and fire districts.
Dave was a pillar of the Scouting movement and the communities he served. His leadership, friendship, and lifetime of service left a lasting impact on countless individuals and organizations. As the original chair of the Sporting Clays for Scouting event, his vision and dedication helped establish a tradition that continues today.
Event Co-Chair:
Eric J. Kiszkiel, SVP
Operations, Engineering, & Safety
Central Hudson
Eric J. Kiszkiel is Senior Vice President of Operations, Engineering & Safety at Central Hudson. In this role he oversees the company’s electric and natural gas systems – including daily operations and maintenance, engineering, infrastructure replacement and upgrades, and emergency response.
Kiszkiel joined Central Hudson as a Gas & Mechanical Engineer in 1996. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in utility construction, operations, and engineering. Over the course of his career, he has held key leadership positions across Central Hudson’s electric, gas, and support divisions, contributing to the company’s growth, modernization and long-term strategy. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University and master’s degree from NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. He has been a licensed professional Engineer since 2002.
Kiszkiel currently serves as a board member for the Twin Rivers Council and District Chair of the Rip Van Winkle District for Scouting America. He is a past Board Chair for the Center for Prevention of Child Abuse in Poughkeepsie, NY, and past Board President for the Mid Hudson Region Red Cross. He also volunteers for the United Way.
Event Information
Location: Mid-Hudson Sporting Clays
Date: September 18, 2026
411 N Ohioville Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Safety Briefing: 9:00 a.m.
Event Begins: 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:30 p.m.
Awards: 1:15 p.m.
Join us for a premier outdoor experience at the Twin Rivers Council 18th Annual Sporting Clays for Scout 2026 designed for both corporate teams and individual participants of all skill levels. Guests will enjoy a full day of sporting clays, networking, and camaraderie, including a continental breakfast, luncheon, and awards reception. All necessary event supplies and safety equipment are provided, with optional equipment rentals and motorized carts available through Mid-Hudson Sporting Clays.
Proceeds from this event directly benefit Twin Rivers Council, Scouting America, supporting programs that serve over 3,800 youth across 15 counties in Upstate New York. 47% of the youth served come from underserved communities. Funds raised help provide camp scholarships, leadership development programs, outdoor experiences, and critical resources, while also supporting important updates and improvements to our camps facilities, ensuring safe, high-quality environments where every young person, regardless of background, has access to Scouting.
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