Event Chair:
David Gagnon
CPA, PFS
Gagnon & Associates CPA'S
David started his accounting career working on individual and corporate tax returns and general business financial operations. As the practice expanded, he assumed responsibility of conducting and supervising audits of not-for-profit companies, recently expanding to fire districts with the audit requirements established by the NYS Comptroller’s Office. David has also developed a personal financial planning practice to augment his ability to provide a full level of service to clients by developing a financial plan for the client’s future. He received his AA in Business Administration from SUNY Ulster in 1987 and a BA in Accounting from Siena College in 1989. He graduated from the United States Army War College in 2014 with a master’s in strategic studies.
David has been a member of the NY Army National Guard since 1986 and currently commands the Regional Training Institute at Camp Smith in Peekskill, NY and has been selected for promotion to Colonel. He has deployed multiple times in support of NYS during emergency responses which include the World Trade Center during 9/11 and more recently Hurricane Sandy. David has supported the federal mission overseas including deployments to Iraq and training missions to Israel, South Africa, Brazil and Peru. David has been a member of the Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company since 1991 and has risen to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. He served on the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Board from 2015-2021 and was the Chairman from 2019-2020. He also served as the past Rip Van Winkle board President. David is now currently serving as a board member at Twin Rivers Council. David enjoys playing golf and fishing in his spare time.
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.
