September 2015 - Monmouth Council, BSA

Water
Carnival
pg.20-22
The Scouting Trail
Sea Scouts pg. 38
Good Scout Reception
VFW Names Scout of the Year
pg. 5
Scouts at Philmont
pg. 6-7
Trail of the Pioneers pg. 17-18
Pack 142 Middletown on the Battleship N.J.
Photo by Michael DeMarco
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Calendar of Events
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Electric Upgrade at Forestburg
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Council Key 3 Message
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Family Camp Round-up
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2015 Trail’s End Popcorn Sale
September 2015
Volume 15
Issue 3
pg. 9-10
10-11 Liam Lee Reviews Quail Hill
Troop 71 at Forestburg
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Fund Development Update
Eagles Scouts Honored
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District Updates
Troop 32 at Forestburg
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Venture Crew Update
Pack 223 Spring Service
18-19 Eagle Scout Listing
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Calendar
www.monmouthbsa.org/calendar
For the latest information visit: www.monmouthbsa.org and see our Google Calendar.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 11-13
Sept. 20
Oct. 2-4
Oct. 3
Oct. 9-11
Oct. 16-18
Oct. 24-25
Oct. 31
Nov. 7
Nov. 14
Nov. 27
Dec. 29
Sept. 11
Oct. 24-25
Oct. 31
Nov. 2
Nov. 13
Dec. 4
OA Fall Pow Wow, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Bowling Into Scouting, Brunswick Zone, Hazlet
Thunderbird Fall Camporee
Fishing Derby, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Twin Lights Boardwalk Camporee, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Battleground Ghoulish Camporee, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Cubtober Fest, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Middlesex Cubmobile Races, Thompson Park, Monroe
Gala Under The Stars - Annual Joshua Huddy Distinguished Citizen Award
Battleground Readyman Event, St Robert Bellarmine RC Church, Freehold
10 Commandments Hike
OA Winter Banquet
For more information call
the Council Service
TRAIL’S END POPCORN DATES
Center
(See page __ for more information)
732-536-2347
Show & Sell/Blitz Orders due online
or visit:
Wawa Sale Dates
www.monmouthbsa.org
Show & Sell/Blitz Returns due at the Council Service Center
Door to Door/Take Orders due online by 5 p.m.,
Prize & Trail’s End Incentive Orders due
Take Order Popcorn Distribution - Sunny Delight, 10 Corn Road, Dayton
Popcorn payment due to Council Service Center.
Commission reduced 1.5% for every 7 days payment in full is not received.
CAMPBUILDERS DATES
Sept. 26-27
Nov. 14
Council Service Center Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Forestburg Scout Reservation
Quail Hill Scout Reservation
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Council Service Center Closed:
September 7, November 26-27,
December 24-25, January 1.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Sept. 20
Sept. 26
Sept. 27
Oct. 10
Oct. 13
Oct. 17
Oct. 17
Oct. 16-18
Oct. 24-25
Nov. 5-8
Nov. 10 & 11
Nov. 14
Dec. 12
BB & Archery Certification
Scoutmaster Position - Specific Training
Venturing Advisor, Crew Committee Position - Specific Training
Campmaster Orientation
Chartered Organizational Representative Training
Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills (OWLS)
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training
Patrol Leadership Skills (PLS)
Scoutmaster Position - Specific Training (Two Sessions)
Den Chief Training
Venturing Leader Specific Training
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Council Key 3 Message
Greetings to our Scouts, Scout families, Scout leaders and Supporters,
2015 saw an extraordinary summer for Monmouth Council with both of our summer camp properties
achieving BSA National Camp Accreditation with perfect scores. Forestberg Scout Reservation and Quail
Hill Scout Reservation also both exper ienced 6% gr owth in attendance fr om 2014. But the best par t?
More than 1,800 youth had a quality camp experience earning thousands of merit badges and achievement
awards, developing new friendships and creating lifetime memories.
In addition, Monmouth Council this summer was well represented in both National Scouting events with over
50 scouts and scouters attending the 100th anniversary National Order of the Arrow Conference at the
University of Michigan and two scouts representing the council at the World Jamboree in Kirara-hama,
Yamaguchi, Japan.
Next, on July 27, 2015 under the direction of Council Golf Chair Jay Anastasio, the Council conducted its
32nd Annual Golf Classic at Tr ump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, with mor e120 golfer s r aising
$101,000 in support of Monmouth Council Scouting programs. Thanks to Jay and our Golf Committee for
an outstanding Tournament!
As summer draws to an end and our focus shifts away from barbeques and the beach and towards back to
school, it is also time to get back to Scouting. If your unit needs assistance with recruiting new adults and
youth to our program, our council’s Membership/Marketing committee and professional staff stand ready to
assist in your units' efforts in recruiting new families to Scouting. Services and materials the committee can
provide range from recruiting materials such as flyers, yard signs, book markers and Be-a-Scout wrist bands,
to classroom Boy Talks. If you would like council resources for your Township Day or community fair
please call your District Executive at the Council Service Center at (732) 536-2347.
This fall the Council will again participate in the Annual Trail’s End Popcorn Sale. This is an important
fundraiser for our Scout units. Last year over $250,000 was earned by our units in commissions for support
of their local Scout program. If your unit isn’t signed up to participate it’s not too late to join. J ust visit the
council’s website www.monmoutbsa.org or call (732) 536-2347 to sign your unit up to participate.
Finally, the Council is excited to announce that Joseph J. Sarno, E.V.P. CBRE will chair the Council’s 42nd
Annual Joshua Huddy Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner on Saturday November 7, 2015 at the Navesink
Country Club. This year’s honoree is businessman and community leader Philip J. Scaduto, Vice President of
Food Circus Super Markets. Tickets and ad sponsorships are available, please visit the council’s website for
details, or the online calendar to place your reservation.
Thank you for your efforts in support of Central New Jersey Scouting and look forward to seeing you along
the Scouting trail.
Yours in Scouting,
Kurt M.Kalafsky
Kurt M. Kalafsky
President
Michael P. Mahon
Michael P. Mahon
Scout Executive
For the latest news and information visit our website:
www.monmouthbsa.org
Check out the Council Calendar for
Activities, Events, Training & More!
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Gerard G. Case
Gerard G. Case
Commissioner
Council News
The Scouting Trail - September 2015
The Scouting Trail
is published four times a year
by Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America
705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, N.J. 07751
732-536-2347
www.monmouthbsa.org
Kurt M. Kalafsky, Council President
Gerard Case, Council Commissioner
Michael P. Mahon, Scout Executive
Stephanie Billings, Scouting Trail Editor
Mary Ellen Landolfi, Stacy Reagan, Managing
and Production Editors
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Scout Recognition
Troop 76 Eagle Scout Alex Roberts Named NJ Scout of the Year by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Eagle Scout Alex Roberts of Troop 76, Ocean Township, was recently named the 2015 New Jersey
State Scout of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Harold Daley Post 1333, Asbury Park,
NJ. The announcement was made in June at the New Jersey State VFW Convention in Wildwood.
Alex will receive a $1000.00 scholarship towards his college education.
For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Alex created a Holocaust Memorial Display designed to be used
as an educational tool for schools, religious institutions and museums to educate people of all ages
about the Holocaust. It honors Holocaust survivors in New Jersey by telling their stories and presents
information about more than two dozen concentration camps. A companion video featuring the
survivors’ stories can be viewed at www.theholocaustsurvivorsproject.org.
Alex also produced and co-directed Innocence Lost: Stories from Children of The Holocaust, an
eleven-minute documentary that will be viewed at film festivals.
Established in 2001, the Scout of the Year was designed to reward eligible members and the Boy
Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country with a
college scholarship.
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Scouts at Philmont
Troop 76 Scouts Complete
NAYLE at Philmont Scout
Ranch
Several Scouts from Troop 76 in Ocean
Township recently completed National
Advanced Youth Leadership Experience
(NAYLE) at Philmont Scout Ranch. NAYLE
is a program that expands and advances
youth leadership skills beyond National
Youth Leadership Training. NAYLE focuses
on leadership skills, teambuilding and
selfless service and equips these youth
leaders with lifelong skills in these areas.
Here is what these Scouts shared about
their NAYLE experience:
NAYLE was an amazing experience!
We got to enjoy one week at the Philmont
Scout Ranch this summer in Cimarron,
New Mexico. NAYLE taught us about
leadership and how to incorporate these
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Scouts at Philmont
We were able to build upon our prior
training in PLS and NYLT at Philmont
while enjoying the unforgettable back
country experience. From wilderness and
first aid to managing other people, we were
taught very valuable skills.
Additionally, both of us were able to use
our NAYLE leadership skills to resolve exciting and challenging issues. We learned a
lot about ourselves as well as the other
scouts while building life long
relationships. This was truly the best
camping and scouting program
experience in all of our scouting training.
Yours in Scouting,
Alexander Roberts, Eagle Scout, Troop 76
Jacob Guss, Life Scout, Troop 76
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Community Recognition
Twin Lights District Honors Recipients at Annual Good Scout Reception
Jon Schwartz, president of Schwartz Mazda, has been named the community recipient of the 2015 Good
Scout Award by the Twin Lights District of Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America. The award was also
presented to Jane Schwartz in memory of her husband, Jim Schwartz, who passed away this year. In addition,
Tom Santoro, Jr., Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 137 in Hazlet, was the Scouter Good Scout recipient.
The Good Scout Award is presented annually to those who exemplify the ideals of the Boy Scouts of
America in their daily lives as outlined by the Boy Scout Oath and Law. Recipients are chosen for
outstanding contributions to Scouting and/or service and leadership to their community.
The recipients were
presented with their
awards during a
reception at the Salt
Creek Grille in
Rumson, which
included more than
130 guests from
Monmouth County
businesses, family,
friends, Scouts and
Scouting
representatives. The
event raised more
than $20,000 to
support Scouting
Honorees at the Eastern Monmouth Good Scout Reception. Pictured Left to right:
programs in
John Kilduff, Tom Santoro, Jane Schwartz, Jon Schwartz and Jon Curley.
Monmouth County.
(Photo: Thomas Zapcic).
A lifelong Monmouth
County resident, Jon Schwartz grew up in Lincroft and became active as a Boy Scout in Troop 110, earning
the rank of Life Scout. He attended both Lincroft School and Christian Brothers Academy, and Syracuse
University. He and his wife Holly have
two children, Rebecca and Jay. They
live in Sea Bright.
Jon has continued his family's tradition
of community service, from his
involvement with Rotary International
along with the many groups Schwartz
Mazda has supported over the years –
including Lunch Break, Foodbank of
Monmouth and Ocean Counties, ARC
of Monmouth, Mental Health
Association of Monmouth County,
Holiday Express, The Twilight Concert
for Children with AIDS, Spring House,
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
Aplastic Anemia Foundation, Boy
Left to right: Holly Schwartz, Jon Schwartz, Rebecca
Scouts of America, and the Girl Scouts.
Schwartz (Photo: Thomas Zapcic)
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Community Recognition
Jim Schwartz, co-owner of
Schwartz Mazda, who
passed away on April 13,
2015, is fondly remembered
as a “community-minded
businessman” who had a
passion for helping others.
Jim grew up with his family
in Lincroft, attending both
the Lincroft School and
Christian Brothers
Academy. He and his
brother Jon were involved
with Boy Scouts in Troop
110 in Lincroft. Jim earned
the rank of Star Scout. He and his wife, Jane, raised their two daughters, Rachel and Sarah, in Middletown,
NJ, where they lived for the past 30 years.
The need to give back to the community was instilled in Jim from an early age. During his years with
Schwartz Mazda, Jim was very involved with organizations such as the Community YMCA, the Foodbank of
Monmouth and Ocean Counties, area DARE programs, Lunch Break, the Christian Brothers Academy
Alumni Association, and many others. He was also involved with the local business community, serving as a
past president of the Monmouth County Auto Dealers Association.
For Tom Santoro, the values of Scouting have been a driving force since his days as youth Boy Scout in
Brooklyn, New York. Since then, scouting has remained a constant for him and his family. After leaving New
York to settle with his family in Hazlet, New Jersey, Tom soon became involved in working with the
community in several areas – not only in Scouting but also in his church and in youth sports programs.
Santoro’s involvement in Monmouth Council BSA began in earnest in 2002, when his son crossed over from
Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts. He soon assumed the role of Scoutmaster of Troop 137, a position he held for
eight years. At the Council and District level, Tom's involvement has included roles on the training
committee, PLS staff, Jamboree staff, District Roundtable Commissioner, Klondike Derby Lt. Governor and
Governor. He is a Brotherhood Honor member and a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow Na Tsi
Hi Lodge #71, and has served as an adviser in several capacities.
Previous Good Scout honorees
include: 2014 Lynda Rose, Eastern
Monmouth Area Chamber of
Commerce and Donald Antenucci,
Sr., Troop 140; 2013 Jan L. Wouters,
Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf; 2012
Richard R. Hough, III, Silvercrest
Asset Management; 2011 Webster B.
Trammell, Brookdale Community
College; 2010 David S. Baker and
Patricia A. Baker, R. Baker & Son;
2009 Kim Guadagno, former
Good Scout Award honoree and ASM Tom Santoro
Monmouth County Sheriff and current
and his family (Photo: Thomas Zapcic)
Lt. Governor, State of N.J., and Brian
Valentino, Patriot Consulting Group.
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Trail’s End Popcorn Sale 2015
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Trail’s End Popcorn Sale 2015
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In Tribute
Tribute Fund as of 08/07/2015
In Memory of Jim Ford
Steven & Loretta Camp
Rusty & Grace Frederick
Greg Maceda
Audrey Piel
Donald & Anne Johnston
Mark Hilliard & Jean Andes
Thomas & Karen Stackhouse
Althea Bormida
Les & Karen Schwelling
Joseph & Eileen Cudia
Dennis & Jacklyn Dube
Michael & Robin Ford
Paul & Jessica Springfield
Joseph Garrett
Dennis & Susan Hoffman
Robin DiPadova
Eric Scheffel
Sally Smith & Family
Linda Smith
W. Noel & Barbara Neral
Ronald & Marilyn Jacobson
Tim & Deborah Ford
Techna-Pro Electric, LLC
Kevin & Stacey Humpich
Jean Baum
Richard & Maureen Weber
Adolfo & Mary Jo Lopez
William & Linda Swenarton
Karen Lovett
William & Jacquelyn Pearce
Bambi Roller
In Memory of Mildred Rospos
Joanne & John O’Brien
Howard C. Birdsall
In Honor of the Birthday of Manoj Parikh
The Hogan-Knotts Financial Group
In Honor of the Anniversary of
Carl & Mary Gross
Gloria & Gene Landy
In Honor of Matthew Vollaro
becoming an Eagle Scout
The Faltings Family
The Barba Family
The Leif Family
In memory of Katherin Fraley
Joan Wyman
Magne Gunderson
Norman Ward Miles
In Memory of Jason Panek
Josephine & Lucille Micale Pastor
Adam & Linda Ciccarino
James & Elena Kroulos
Richard & Martha Farber
Schull School Family
Lucille, Tori, Phyllis, Angelica
Tami, Kathy, Zack, Jenn
Annette, Channon, Greg, Michelle
Allison, Bobby
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Scouts at Forestburg
Troop 71 Forestburg Scout Reservation Experience
By Quincy Southerland
Hi my name is Quincy Southerland; I’m a Star Scout from Troop 71. On July 11- 18th my troop and I
went to Forestburg Scout Reservation which is a great place to earn merit badges, and have fun with all
the activities they have to offer. There is a giant lake in the center.
During the week we camped in Forestburg. I was Senior Patrol Leader (which means besides all the
adults I was in charge and responsible for the other scouts). That was an experience. I’ve never taken on a
leadership position that felt so important. I was worried at first because I didn’t want to make any mistakes but throughout the week I learned that it’s alright to mess up. I disappointed some of the scouts because we did not get to go to Darlington Falls, which is the most beautiful waterfall you could ever see.
But our troop did get to go cross the Monkey Bridge; it’s a manmade tight rope that goes across the lake.
It was so much fun some scouts fell in the lake, which is always fun to see.
At Forestburg I earned four merit badges: Chess, Environmental Science, Camping and Life Saving.
In my opinion lifesaving is the hardest merit badge that you could ever earn. A scout is supposed to be
physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Well this merit badge merit badge really test
how physically strong you are. As a
swimmer I already had an advantage but
it was still a workout. I was really excited
towards the end when me and the four
other Scouts in Troop 71 Joe Casper,
Kevin Scholenberger, Patrick Brannen,
and Matt Johnson all successfully
completed the class! Shout out to the
LifeSavin’ Squad!
Another thing I really enjoyed about
Forestburg was how friendly and cool
everyone was. On the first day for dinner,
Scout troops lined up in a giant circle and
each senior patrol leader announced their
troop all present and accounted for. Well
I was so focused on not messing up but I
messed up. And everyone was really cool
about it, they laughed and joked around
about it, but no one me made fun or
judged me, and honestly it was kind of
funny too.
I had a great time I would love to go
back there every summer and when I'm
too old to go as a Scout, I would love to
work there. I was offered a job to work at
the waterfront at Forestburg because of
how good I did in the Life Saving Class.
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Scout Recognition
Troop 258 Celebrates Three New Eagle Scouts
On June 20, three Howell Township Troop 258 scouts celebrated their achievement in earning their Eagle
Rank. John Espinos, III, of Jackson Township, and Kevin Reinkecht and Sean Yim, both from Howell
Township, organized their Eagle Court of Honor ceremony to celebrate their scouting journey with family
and friends. All three went beyond the requirements of Eagle scout and earned the Bronze Palm award.
The highlights of their scouting journey include attending high adventure camps at Florida Seabase Out
Island Adventure and Fishing Adventure, and doing a 75 mile canoe and portaging trip in the Canadian
boundary waters at Northern Tier, Minnesota.
From left to right: Eagle Scouts John Espinos III, Kevin Reinknecht, Sean Yim
John Espinos III Eagle pr oject was to pr epar e, clear , build and mar k sever al miles of tr ails in Howell
Township's Bear Swamp Nature Area for the community’s enjoyment. He will be graduating Jackson
Liberty High School this year. He plans to attend Mercer County College for an Environmental Science
degree and complete a Bachelor degree at Rutgers University. He aspires to be a Conservation Officer.
Sean Yim cr eated a number of edible gar dens at the Monmouth County SPCA, Eatontown, NJ for
growing fresh food for some of the sheltered animals. He also constructed numerous cat scratching posts
and stands. Sean will be graduating Howell High School this year and plans to attend Brookdale
Community College for his culinary arts degree and then transfer to another college to complete his Food
Services and Hospitality Management degree.
Kevin Reinknecht or ganized a kayak fishing event for wounded veter ans and their families at the
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, NJ. He worked with Monmouth County Park System and the NJ Chapter of
Heroes of the Water to hold the event. He secured all the equipment from Heroes of the Water who helped
guide the veterans and their families. Kevin also obtained local support and food donations from Howell’s
Chik-fil-A and Stop & Shop for all the participants and volunteers. He will be graduating Howell High
14 College where he will pursue an Associate degree in
School this year and will attend Brookdale Community
Accounting and later an undergraduate degree at a university.
Scouts in Action
Troop 32 Scouts Continue Their Annual Forestburg Traditions
For years, Week 5 at Forestburg has been a Troop 32 tradition. And this year was no different, as our
Scouts and adult Leaders made their mark on Monmouth County's home-away-from-home in the
Catskills in upstate New York.
During the week of August 2-August 8, dozens of Troop 32 Scouts attended merit badge courses,
participated in high adventure activities, and demonstrated their Scouting skills in the setting of
Forestburg.
The weather cooperated (save some Monday downpours), and the week went off mostly without a
hitch (some homesickness, but that's a yearly thing), providing everyone with memories and merit
badges. Highlights of the week included the new tomahawk throwing area at the shooting range, the
polar bear plunge, the Iceberg and Saturn floats in the lake, trips to Darlington Falls, and the annual
closing campfire.
And when it was all over on Saturday morning, and the colors were retired for the final time with one
last cannon blast, Troop 32 retreated to our main campsite for our time-honored tradition of Roses,
Buds, and Thorns.
Then it was time to pack up our and head back home to Monmouth County, with scouts filled with
memories of Week 5 at Forestburg.
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Troop 32 at Forestburg
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Trail of the Pioneers
Cub Scouts Compete in Annual Trail of the Pioneers Event
The annual Trail of the Pioneers event was held on June 7th at Quail Hill Scout Reservation. This year, 44
scouts from six packs participated in the event. These scouts had 9 wagons in competition.
This fun filled day offers dens the opportunity to showcase their skills. The event is open to all units in
Monmouth Council and is held every June.
Winners of the event by rank
were as follows:
Overall Best Score:
Pack 58 – (Mixed Patrol)
Arrow of Light:
First Place – Pack 137
Webelos:
First Place – Pack 124
Second Place – Pack 786
Third Place – Pack 180
Bears: First Place – Pack 124
Wolves: First Place – Pack 124
Mixed Patrol:
First Place – Pack 58
Second Place – Pack 786
Congratulations to all the scouts and
leaders that participated. This fun
filled day offers dens the opportunity to showcase their skills. The event is open to all units in Monmouth
Council and is held every June.
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Trail of the Pioneers
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Community News
Pack 223: Spring Service and Summer Fun
For Cub Scout Pack 223 of East Brunswick, Spring 2015 meant spring into action. The Pack participated in
several different service projects. During our April Pack Meeting, scouts first created “Happy Spring” cards
for senior citizens. The boys got creative and, at the same time, completed electives for the (recently
retired) Arrow Point Program. Then, on May 9, about 15 boys visited the Sunrise Senior Assisted Living
facility. They interviewed, presented the spring cards, and sang songs with the senior residents.
The following weekend, Pack 223 scouts participated in a conservation project at Rutgers Gardens in New
Brunswick. They carted and spread mulch along the trail in the bamboo forest. Their efforts were even
highlighted in The Sentinel, our local newspaper. Further, they’ve been invited back in early Fall for
another conservation project, planting flowers at the Gardens.
As spring made way for summer, our scouts continued to have fun with a purpose. In early June, Pack 223
families camped out at historic Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia. They toured the former stronghold and its
catacombs, which were fully operational during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Scouts and adults also
watched a musket and cannon demonstration before kids (both big and small) armed themselves with
wooden replica muskets to protect the fortress. After dark, some brave souls even ventured back into the
catacombs to investigate paranormal activity.
Beyond the camping trip, the Pack also offered an active
summer program. Some scouts became Bakers in
Training at the local Panera Bread. They went strawberry
picking and rock climbing. For its 2nd Annual Pack 223
Family Barbeque, families enjoyed Quail Hill’s facilities:
archery & BB ranges, open fields, picnic areas, and
swimming pool. Many scouts completed various
advancements during the summer, though the focus was
certainly on fun and adventure.
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Water Carnival
Water Carnival
Water Carnival 2015 started off with WATER!! We had buckets
of rain coming down until almost 9:30 am. But luckily the clouds
gave way, and we had a great sunny, warm day at Quail Hill.
Approximately 300 attended the annual event. There were many
water activities to choose from throughout the camp, from the Slip
'n Slide to the swimming pool. This year, we also debuted a dunk
tank at the carnival. Other favorites of the day included water
bottle rockets, the giant slingshot, the fishing derby and the BB
and archery stations.
Other scout skill stations included a craft station and a cooking
station. The cooking station quickly became a great spot to cook
and eat dessert around the fire. Thanks to all of the volunteers
who came out to make the day a success!
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Water Carnival
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Water Carnival
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Thank you to our 32nd Annual
Golf Classic Sponsors!!
Community
“Thank You” Page
Dinner Sponsor
Jersey Mike's Subs
Refreshment Sponsor
American Insurance
Hole in One Sponsors
Special Thanks to
George Wall Ford Lincoln
Ray Catena Audi
TZ Photography for their
excellent photos of the
Gold Corporate Sponsors
Bar Anticipation
C.J. Hesse
Gross Family Foundation
JBL Trinity Group, LTD
Kalmar
Port Technical Training Institute
(PTTI)
Twin Lights Good Scout
Award Dinner.
TZ Photography
732-547-0893
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!
Albert Marine Construction
Aztec Corporation
Byron Real Estate Co.Inc.
CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
Coffey Brothers, Inc.
Cooperative Communications, Inc.
Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A.
Data Serv Tech Services
Davies Consultants
Donahue & Company
Down to Earth Landscaping
E.H. Thompson & Co.
Edwards Tire Co., Inc.
Fiore Paving Co., Inc.
Fred McDowell, Inc.
Fromkin Agency
J.R. Construction Co., Inc.
Kalmar
Lemcor
Lertch Recycling Company
Maritime Advisor LLC
Maser Consulting, P.A./Algeo/
Walker Meridian Health Care
Monmouth Medical Center
New Jersey Natural Gas
R Baker and Son All Industrial Services of NJ, Inc.
River Front Recycling $ Aggregate, LLC
Robert Smith
Sigma Electric
Straub Motors, Inc.
Suarez & Suarez Attorneys at Law
Taylor Fence Company
TD Bank
The Curchin Group, LLC
Thermal Services of NJ Inc. Heating and Cooling
Transport Equipment Sales - TES/Lomma
Trifecta Energy Partners, LLC
Valley National Bank
Van Note - Harvey Associates
Wall Storage
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Camp News
Key Electrical Service Upgrade Completed at Forestburg Scout Reservation
By Spencer Morasch, Properties Committee Chair
On August 18, 2015, a key milestone was achieved in Forestburg Scout Reservation's infrastructure, as the
second new 600 amp electric service was energized and placed into service. This represents the culmination
of the grand plan originally crafted in 2004,
mapping out what would be needed to bring FSR
up to current electrical standards. At that time, FSR
housed 50-year-old outdated equipment that was
years past its useful life and included wiring that
was still attached to trees (both living and dead).
Immediately upon energization by the Orange and
Rockland crew, work began to swing over circuits
that were still being fed from the camp's original
1956 vintage 200 amp electric service to the new
600 amp service.
Two circuits were completed feeding Tech Center,
Porch People, Wilkenson Lodge Hike Center and
Billet shower house. Three additional circuits will
be swung over soon including circuits that will
feed the old electric shed (to a new panel installed), the compactor and the well house.
When the job of swinging over those three circuits is complete, Orange & Rockland will be contacted to
dispatch a crew to disconnect, at the transformer, the original 200 amp service to the old electric shed. When
that occurs, we will be ready to demo and remove all of the old electric equipment and wiring in that shed.
This will which will make the shed available for rental (if desired). Please note that the building is not
insulated or heated.
This project has taken more than three years to complete since ground was first broken in July 2012. Special
thanks to all who helped with this project, including: Troop 66 - For constructing the actual building.
Brian Codd - For arranging the donation of all the
copper wiring used for the project.
Mark Johnson - For helping to install all the interior
wiring and donating the meter current transformer
cabinet.
Gary Dubois, John Kilduff and George Kaiser - For
helping out where needed.
Frank Davidson - For donating many of the fuses
used.
Spencer Morasch - For both leading the design and
installation of all wiring, and donating all the switches
and many other miscellaneous materials used.
This project, if contracted out, would have cost well
over $25,000. However, due to both materials
donations made and 100% volunteer labor, this cost
Monmouth Council less than $2000 for just the cost of the building materials and permitting/inspection fees.
This project will help carry FSR into the next 50 years (which is the design life of the equipment), and will
support all current needs, as well as having the capacity for new projects well into the future.
Finally, most important of all - all work was safely performed without incident! A true example of the
Campbuilders Corps at its finest!
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Family Camping
Great Turnaround for 2015 Family Camp at Quail Hill
Over 1,110 people attended Family Camp at Quail Hill on the hot and sunny weekend of June 13 and 14.
The staff of volunteers did a great job at all the stations. We had BB, Archery, Wrist Rockets, Knots,
Outdoor Games, Water Bottle Rockets, Leatherwork & Bead Craft, Bounce House and Troop 22 had a
Chippewa Kitchen, campsite, and a Monkey Bridge. Many thanks to the staff for their support.
The day included a magician
who walked around all day
entertaining. He held two
shows in the Campfire area.
Another big hit of the day
were the free Sno Cones -we went through 5 gallons of
syrup! It was a great treat for
a hot and humid day.
There was both a Fishing
Derby and a Scavenger Hunt.
Sebastian, Pack 158, won the
Fishing Derby's Largest Fish,
and Rocco, from Pack 143,
won for Most Fish. Four
packs shared the win for
Scavenger Hunt – Packs 18,
81, 85 and 143.
Congrats to all!
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Scouts in Action
Why should you send your son to Quail Hill Summer Camp 2016? Cub Scout Liam said…….
I spent my summer at Quail Hill. It was one of the best summers I ever had. I liked the pool. I learned to
swim. We did fishing, boating, frogging and exploring at the pond. Shooting the BB gun was awesome. I
earned my archery pin and my whittling chip. I camped and learned how to make foil pocket meals. We made
cool crafts and played games. The staff was fun especially on Wacky Wednesday. But the best thing was I
made friends with scouts from other packs and I can't wait to see them again next year.
Liam Lee
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MONMOUTH COUNCIL MIDDLESEX DISTRICT
ANNOUNCES
Ten Commandments Hike III
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015
9:00 AM START TIME
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
RAIN OR SHINE
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CLASS ‘A’ UNIFORM
A SCOUT IS REVERENTVISIT RELIGIOUS CENTERS… LEARN ABOUT OTHER RELIGIONS.
SATISFY REQUIREMENTS TOWARD EARNING YOUR RELIGIOUS EMBLEM.
ADD AN EVENT PATCH TO YOUR COLLECTION.
CUB & BOY SCOUTS,
VENTURERS, EXPLORERS, LEADERS,
PARENTS & FAMILY –
ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE
DETAILS WILL BE IN UPCOMING IN COUNCIL E-NEWS AND AT
DISTRICT ROUNDTABLES
MARK THE DATE
ON YOUR SCOUTING CALENDAR !
DON’T FORGET – SIGN UP EARLY!
MAXIMUM # OF PEOPLE - 250
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Thank You Scouting Supporters
These local businesses are strong supporters of Scouting in our local community.
We thank them for helping us to keep Scouting strong in Monmouth Council!
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fuses decades of gaming into one family friendly
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Space Invaders and
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Friday
console systems from the past, such as Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis, and the
11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.
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Saturday
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Fund Development Update
Linda J. Hassler, Vice President of Fund Development
Total Fund Development at 69.49% of our 2015 Goal!
Golf: For the 32nd Annual Golf Outing, Chair J ay Anastasio, “putted” a beautiful, sunny, day and
a tremendous success raising over $101,00! This sold out event was held at the Trump National Golf
Course in Colts Neck with 32 foursomes and the help of 40 volunteers. Over 20 auction items were
donated, including a driver/iron set/Golf Bag; $500 gift card; a family get-away in the Catskills with a
private fishing lake; a family get-away in the Adirondacks; Yankees tickets, foursomes at World Class
Golf Courses; Hudson River sightseeing; mini-golf, a climbing gift certificate, camping gear, and
portrait sessions. The day was completed with a dinner and awards for Longest drive, Closest to the pin,
and Closest to the line, as well as team awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. We’d especially like to thank our
Dinner Sponsor - Jersey Mike’s Subs; Refreshment Sponsor - American Insurance; Hole in One
Sponsors - George Wall Ford Lincoln and Ray Catena Audi; along with our Gold level corporate
sponsors - Bar Anticipation, C.J. Hesse, Gross Family Foundation, JBL Trinity Group, LTD, and PTTI.
Camp Cards – For our first year selling, they brought in close to $29,000 in sales! Thanks to all who
enthusiastically supported this fund raising effort…. This was 193.19% of our goal!
Popcorn – The Fund Development Committee would like to hear about your successes and
challenges of selling popcorn. Please take our “Popcorn Survey” which can be accessed on-line at
(STEVE has address) We would like all units to participate in this survey, whether you sell popcorn or
not. Don’t forget to attend your District Kickoff (Popcorn calendar of dates on page 11). Council’s
“Official Launch” was held on August 22, 2015.
Family Friends of Scouting (FOS) – We are trying to wrap up our 2015 campaign reports from our
District Family FOS Chairs: BG Edwina Howell, MS Phil Baum, TB George Kuster, and TL Lisa
Laffer. Middlesex remains in the lead at 114.75% of their goal, Battleground at 80.17%, Twin Lights at
70.97% and Thunderbird at 59.22%. If you haven’t turned in your unit’s envelopes, please do so. AND if
you haven’t donated to the MCBSA’s only unit level fundraiser, please do! It is your funds that help us
plan our programs, keep our camps A+ and maintain our Service Center and professional staff.
Good Scout Receptions: We held two mor e successful r eceptions in J une. BG Reception honor ed
Gerry Norkus at the American Hotel in Freehold and raised over $37,000. TL Honored community
leaders Jon Schwartz, and the late Jim Schwartz, and Scouter Tom Santoro at the Salt Creek Grill and
raised over $21,000. MS Honoree Scouter Jerry Case will be honored on NEED DATE.
Joshua Huddy Gala Chair – Joe Sarno, Honoree Phil Scaduto. Gala event to be held November 7 at
Navesink Country Club. The Committee is meeting monthly and working extremely hard! Currently we
have 68 tickets sold and are at $55,550 or 25% of our goal of $225,000. As a special recognition to those
individuals agreeing to serve as a gala Vice Chairs, our Lt. Governor, Kim Guadagno has graciously
agreed to host a special BBQ at her home. All meetings are 8am at Riverview Medical Center:
September 11, October 9, and October 23.
Special Events:
A new Breakfast Fund Raising Event, with a noted NBA Basketball Star, is in the works for
September …. Watch your email for further information.
Fund Development Committee meetings ar e at 7pm on September 8, and December 8. Please feel
free to join us at the Council Office.
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Fund the Adventure 2015
Do You Support Our Scouting Activities, Programs & Camps?
Help “Fund the Adventure” for the Scouts in our Council by contributing to the
2015 Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign.
“Fund the Adventure” campaign is critical to helping Monmouth Council
continue to provide the support and services our Units need to keep Scouting
strong in our communities such as:
Amazing outdoor facilities and programs at our two camps Quail Hill and Forestburg
 Activities like Camporee’s, Water Carnival, Family Camp and Webelos Woods
 Training for your Adult Scout Leaders and Youth Leaders
 Administrative support for your Pack, Troop, Crew or Post
 And much, much more!
Monmouth Council does not receive any money from the dues you pay to register in your unit.
We rely on the generosity of our Scouting families during our FOS campaign to be able to provide
exciting programs for our youth and to keep our Scout facilities in top shape!

A
HELP US TO REACH OUR GOAL -- 100% Family Participation
How can you show your support? Many units will schedule an in-person
presentation after the New Year, during which you will receive a pledge envelope.
If you make a contribution or pledge at that time you will receive our collectors
edition “FOS Magnet.” (pictured top left)
The donation incentive levels include:
 $52 Sustaining Member - SME Patch (A)
 $156 (Supports 1 Scout) Commemorative Council
Shoulder Strip (B)
 $300 (Supports 2 Scouts) Insulated 16.9 oz Thermos (C)
 $500 (Supports 3 Scouts) Adventure Knife (not pictured)
B
D
 $1000 (Supports 6 Scouts) Monmouth Council Jacket (D)
 $1560 (Supports 10 Scouts) Adventure Package includes
a Hat, Bag, and all previous items. (E)
C
E
E
Unit Incentives include:
A ribbon for every unit that holds an FOS
presentation, a “Goal Achiever” ribbon
for units that attain the $52 per Scout
average, and for units that meet their goal a choice of
Camp-related rewards at either Forestburg or Quail Hill.
Units that achieve a $156 per Scout contribution average will
receive customized Council Shoulder Strips, with their
Unit Number, for every registered member.
To make a donation, contact the Council Service Center or you can give online - go to
www.monmouthbsa.org and click on “donate now” to access our secure online giving page.
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VIP Volunteer Involvement Program
The VIP program allows companies to support those organizations that their
employees support through their volunteer efforts. If a participating
company’s employees donate their time (they do NOT have to be a
registered leader) to the Monmouth Council, BSA, the employees can go on
their company’s internal website and enter the number of hours they have
volunteered.
The number of hours needed is determined by the company, as well as the
amount of money the company will donate for those hours. Some have tiered
systems. For X number of hours, they would donate in the employee's name,
$X to the Monmouth Council. All you have to do is tell your company how
many hours you volunteered. It’s that simple.
Employees can just follow these steps:
1) Go to Company's internal intranet site and search for their version of the VIP program
(different companies use different names for the program).
2) Enter the number of hours that have been volunteered and other required information.
3) Be sure to identify Monmouth Council, BSA as the recipient/organization you volunteered for.
4) You’re done.
Volunteer (Parent or Registered Leader) hours include:
1) Driving to and from events/meeting/activities.
2) Attending activities and meetings - including Pack meetings and Courts
of Honor.
3) Planning activities.
4) Even sleeping during a weekend camp out counts, because you are still
responsible for the safety of the kids. One camp out can easily give you 40 hours.
5) Service projects.
6) Baking cookies for a meeting, etc.
Participating in the VIP program is an easy way to support Scouting here in Monmouth Council, without
taking another penny out of the volunteer's pocket. They just have to fill out the form and get recognized for
something they are already doing.
If an employee made a financial gift to the Council, some companies
also have a matching gift program, easily multiplying their personal
financial gift.
If you know of any other Scouters or parents of Scouts that work for a
participating company, please pass this information along to them.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact:
Council VIP Chair Frank Battaglia at [email protected] or
Assistant Scout Executive Stephen Smith at 732-536-2347.
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Corporate Matching Gifts/VIP
Does your company match gifts to the Boy Scouts of America?
Does your company reward the volunteer hours you give to the Boy Scouts of America?
Below is a partial list of area companies that will either match, or double, or triple your financial contribution
to Monmouth Council or provide a grant to the Monmouth Council in your name for the volunteer hours you
give to the Boy Scouts. There are two steps for you to take to secure this funding for our council:
1. Ask for the matching gift / volunteer hours form at your Human Resources office.
2. Complete the form and submit it to the Monmouth Council for verification.
Monmouth Council, 705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751
Contact the Monmouth Council with any questions at 732-536-2347.
 234 Moonachie Corp
 3M
 Abbott
 Ace Ina, Inc.
 ADP
 AIG
 AllState
 Altria
 American Express
 American RefFuel
 AOL
 AT&T
 Atofina Chemical Inc.
 Aventis
 Avon
 AXA
 Azko Nobel, Inc.
 Bank of America Corp.
 Barclays
 Baxter Allegiance
 BD (Becton Dickinson)
 Benjamin Moore & Co.
 Bloomberg
 Boeing
 BP & BP Amoco
 Bristol Myers Squibb
 CAN
 Charles Schwab
 Chase Manhattan
 Chevron
 Chubb & Son, Inc.
 Cigna
 Citigroup
 Colgate - Palmolive Co.
 Compaq
 Computer Associates
 CR Bard
 CSG Systems, Inc.
 Doris Duke Mgt Foundation
 Dun & Bradstreet Corp.
 eBay
 Ecolab
 Equifax
 Exxon Mobil / Star
 First Energy
 Frederic W. Cook & Co.
 General Motors
 Glaxo Smith Kline
 Hewlitt Packard
 High Point Insurance
 Home Depot
 Honeywell
 HSBC
 IBM
 IFF
 ISO
 ITT Industries
 J.P. Morgan Chase
 Jersey Central Power & Light
 John Wiley & Son
 Law School Admissions Council
 McGraw Hill Companies
 Mellon Financial Corp.
 Merck
 Merrill Lynch
 Microsoft
 Moody's Corp.
 National Starch & Chemical
 NEC Research Institute, Inc.
 NetScout Systems
 New York Times Inc.
 Novartis
 NRG Energy
 Oppenheimer Fund
 Organon, Inc.
 Package Pavement
 Pearson Inc.
 Pew Charitable Trust
 Pfizer
 Pharmacia
 Pitney Bowes
 PNC
 Prudential Financial
 PSE&G
 Radian Guaranty, Inc.
 Reader's Digest
 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
 Rockefeller Brothers Fund
 SAP
 Schering - Plough
 Shaklee Corp.
 Starbucks
 Sun Microsystems
 Time Warner Cable
 Tyco
 UBS Wealth Management
 Unilever
 Vanguard Group
 Verizon
 Wells Fargo
 Western Union
 William Penn Foundation
Volunteer Involvement Companies
 Bank of America
 Bloomberg
 Bristol Myers Squib
 Colgate Palmolive
 Dow Jones
 Exxon/Mobil
 Honeywell
 ING
 Intel
 Lincoln Financial Group
 McGraw Hill Companies
 Microsoft
 Morgan Stanley
 NetScout Systems
 NRG Energy
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 Prudential
 PSE&G
 Rohm and Haas Company
 Starbucks
 TD Bank
 Telcordia
 Verizon
Thunderbird District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
William Ziegler
Chuck Young
Chris Quakenbush
732-492-0235
732-915-0267
732-536-2347
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
District Meetings
District Roundtable Meetings: Fir st Monday of each Month, 7 p.m., Memor ial Methodist Chur ch,
101 West Sylvania Ave. Neptune City. Please join us for Roundtable, all parents and volunteers are welcome.
District Commissioner’s Meeting: Fir st Monday of each Month, 6 p.m., Memor ial Methodist Chur ch 101
West Sylvania Ave. Neptune City, Immediately before the Roundtable meeting.
District Committee Meeting: Thir d Monday of each month, 7 p.m. Br ookside School, 2135 Hwy 35, Wall.
Battleground District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
District Commissioner
Senior District Executive
John Erickson
Kathie Stringer
Kathleen Picciano
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
District Meetings & Upcoming Activities
Program Launch Kickoff for all volunteers to take place at the September Roundtable:
You may ask yourself the questions, W ho is Council? W hat is the District and how do they support my Unit?
Come out for fellowship to the Meet and Greet. A program materials package will be handed out to those in
attendance. Start the new Program year off with the tools and contacts you need to deliver the best Scouting
program to our youth. Earn your training patch knot to display on your uniform by attending a minimum of
four Roundtables a year. In the meantime, visit: www.Monmouthbsa.org download the Council Calendar for
your Unit Planning needs.
District Commissioner Meetings: 1st Monday of each month, 7:30pm @ Kathie Stringer’s house.
District Committee Meetings: 4th Thursday of each month, 7:30pm@ the Scout Service Center.
Ghoulish First Aid/Emergency Preparedness Camporee: Oct. 16-18th (for Scout Troops and Webelos who
attend with a troop at Quail Hill Scout Camp. Reservations are being accepted NOW.
Battleground District Charter Turn-In Dates
At MCBSA Service Center
Saturday, November 7th
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday, November 13th
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
th
Monday, November 16
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, November 18th 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Each unit should sign up for one of these dates ASAP either at the BG October roundtable
or by email to: [email protected]
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Battleground District
Commissioner’s Minute
Join Scouting lawn signs ar e in bloom and visions of popcor n ker nels dance in
our heads!
Back to school, back to Souting! Your Battleground commissioners are ready and eager to serve. Whether
we're holding monthly roundtables, helping units keep on track to meet their Journey To Excellence goals
and recharter on time, or just being available with friendly advice and support, we another group of
dedicated volunteers committed to the success of Scouting in our district. Get to know your unit \
commissioner! As you become immersed in the activities your unit has planned for the year, don’t lose
sight of the Journey to Excellence goals that are designed to ensure your success. Every adult, whether a
leader or parent, has a vested interest in building and maintaining a quality program. So share these goals
and your unit’s progress toward them with everyone. Aim for JTE Gold! And come to our roundtables on
the first Thursday of the month. This is an opportunity for supplemental training,
fellowship and sharing information. ALL leaders are encouraged to attend – ASM’s and den leaders included. There is some terrific scouting going on in Battleground District. Come check us out!
Charter renewal time is just around the corner. BE PREPARED by completing all necessary online Youth
Protection Training and position-specific training in September and October. BG Commissioners will be
on hand at the service center on four dates in November (11/7, 11/13, 11/16 and 11/18) to review charters
with the preparer as they are turned in. Recharter paperwork must be complete before we will accept it for
processing by the registrar. Each unit should sign up for one of the four turn-in dates by emailing
[email protected].
The success of our scouting program has always been due to the efforts of our volunteers - from the parent
who steps up to help plan a pack activity or drive on a troop campout to those who have taken the plunge
in a leadership capacity, to those who have gone the extra mile to help support our units as district
committee members or unit commissioners. It takes
ALL of us to make Scouting in Battleground district the
quality experience we want for our youth. Thank you
for everything you do for Scouting and, if you are new
to the program, don’t be afraid to get involved. You
will find it very satisfying. If you’ve been involved for
a year or two, make this the year you become more
involved. Your unit and your district need your
experience and dedication to keep us thriving!
Enjoy your Summer and I look forward to serving
you all in the coming year.
Do not hesitate to contact me directly with any
questions regarding our BG District membership,
finance, or program offerings at
[email protected].
Yours in Scouting,
John Erickson, Battleground District Chairman
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Twin Lights District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
Website: www.TwinLightsDistrict.org
John Kilduff
[email protected]
Anthony Cullen
[email protected]
Stephanie Billings
[email protected]
District Committee Meetings: Fourth Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., IHOP Keypor t, Route 36, Keypor t.
Round Tables: Fir st Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Chur ch, 247 Br oad St. Red
Bank. Open to all Boy Scout/Cub Scout Leaders and volunteers.
 District Commissioner Meetings: Fir st Thur sday of the month, 7 p.m., New Monmouth Baptist
Church, 4 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown.
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District Calendar of Events:
January 9
January 23
FOS Kick-off
Klondike Derby
February 12-14
April 16
Winterburg, Forestburg
District Pinewood Derby
Friends of Scouting: Ever y dollar counts! We ar e a bit behind this year at only 73% of our goal, but we
know with your help we can reach it. Everyone should have received a pledge form in the mail by now to
support our FOS campaign. Please don’t forget to mail it in with your donation to help support the programs,
training, camps and services our Council provides to keep our Units strong.
Congratulations to the following units for achieving their FOS goals:
Packs - 134; Troops - 32, 47, 67, 136, 201, 331
Membership: Recruitment is full speed ahead and we r eally need mor e Scouts! Please “tell a fr iend”
about Scouting and invite them to join your Unit. The #1 reason parents say their kids aren’t in Scouting is
“they were never asked.” If you need flyers, yard signs or recruitment assistance contact Stephanie Billings
at 732-851-8234.
Popcorn: Popcor n sales ar e “poppin” and we encour age ever y unit to sell.
You can make up to 40% commission to support your Scouting budget.
Commissioners: We NEED mor e Commissioner s, seasoned Scouter s willing to shar e their exper tise to
help Units grow and thrive. If you're interested contact Stephanie Billings for details.
Middlesex District Update
District Key 3
District Chairman
District Commissioner
District Executive
www.monmouthbsa.org/middlesex
Anthony Buccigrossi
[email protected]
Jeff Rumen
[email protected]
Daniel Garrihy
[email protected]
District Meetings
District Roundtable Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., J amesbur g Pr esbyter ian
Church 175 Gatzmer Avenue, Jamesburg, N.J.
District Commissioner Meetings: Thir d Wednesdayof the Month, 7:30 p.m., Chelsea at For sgate, 319
Forsgate Drive, Monroe Twp., N.J.
District Committee Meetings: Fir st Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Jamesburg Presbyterian Chur ch.
OA Chapter Meeting: Four th Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. Milltown Methodist Chur ch.
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Venture Crew
High Adventure, Community Service, and Leadership Development
Venturing Crew 132
Venturing Crew 132 is based in East Brunswick and consists of boys and girls age 14-20. We are a High
Adventure group that is very active. We organize and participate in a variety of activities including
Whitewater Rafting,
Canoeing, Mountain
Climbing and Repelling,
Camping, Hiking, trips to
NYC, and more. In addition,
Crew 132 performs
community service in
the area.
Venturing is a coed
program of the Boy Scouts
of America.
Crew 132 meetings will
resume in September.
If interested in joining,
feel free to contact
Oscar Cantillo at
[email protected]
Right: Crew 132 at Mt. Tammany; Oscar Cantillo on right.
Mary Ellen Landolfi
[email protected]
Professional Writing
Stacy Reagan
[email protected]
and
Editorial Services
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Book Collaboration and Consulting
Business Communications
Custom Content
Ghostwriting
Connect with us!
732-851-EDIT
Find us on the web at www.thewriteroom.com
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Congratulations New Eagle Scouts
Class of 2015
BATTLEGROUND
Troop
MIDDLESEX
Troop
THUNDERBIRD
Troop
Connor Crafton-Tempel 155
Skylar Adams
3
Matthew Alfier
70
Zachariah Paul Csipkay 150
Andrew Danchisko
96
John Bradley Butler
70
Kyle Robert Etzel
13
Viraj Bjupesh Desai
132
Joseph D’Agostaro
82
Hunter Haber
155
Suvin Deelaka Gamage
18
Ryan Ross
70
Matthew Kilcher
180A
Charles W. Meissner
54
Domenico L. Squillaro
333
Anthony Lines
150
Christopher Nunes
96
Jonathan I. Markunas
18
Thomas B. Paulikas
35
Harrison Robert Roy
116
Quinton W. Schimmel
54
Charles Placek
155
Joseph Michael Silva
4
Joseph Robert Smith
258
John M. Wallentine
3
TWIN LIGHTS
Troop
Kevin Joseph Zimmerman
33
Justin Cirullo
47
Christopher Joseph
Federico
22
Joseph Edward
Ferguson
126
Robert Sargent Gearon
126
EAGLE SCOUT
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
These 35 New Eagle Scouts
completed more
than 6,966 community
service hours
while working on their
Eagle Projects
for a value of
over $22,527
to benefit our
local communities.
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Patrick Jonathan Pfleger 88
Thomas Pilato
66
Aleksander Skarzynski
246
William Thomas
Sperduto
32
Evan Joseph Turkovic
110
Sea Scouts
Sea Scout Ship 5 Navigates the World!
Skipper Gayle Horvath / Ship 5/Navesink
Sea Scouts Ship 5, together with Sea Scout Ship 228, visited the Baltimore area from February 28 to March 2, 2015.
The highlight of the trip was a visit to MITAGS – the
Maritime Institute of Technology and Advanced Studies.
MITAGS has a 360° navigational simulator used for
training candidates in piloting and navigation. The system
can be programmed for various weather conditions, types
of ships, obstacles in the ship’s path, and harbors from
around the world. Scouts took turns acting as captain and
as navigational team members using the steering and
monitoring equipment on the deck. Video game skills were
a plus with this real-life system, although the best tools were the eyes of the captain as he or she looked out the
window and assessed the conditions!
After an overnight stay – great food and comfortable
lodgings at the MITAGS building – the group visited the
Tyco ship Decisive, which lays undersea fiber optic cable
from country to country. We toured the crew quarters,
engine room, cable storage area, and navigational deck.
Decisive has its own desalinization pump, defense system
(in case anyone tries to board the boat uninvited), and
enough fuel to last a year. When you make an overseas
call, think of those fiber optic cables along the ocean floor!
We had hoped to visit Annapolis on this visit, but weather
conditions forced us home early. Ship 5 will plan another
trip to MITAGS and Annapolis next year.
Sea Scout Ship 5 Boatswain Honored at Regional Bridge of Honor
Skipper Gayle Horvath / Ship 5/Navesink
Sea Scouts from the Northeast Region – Virginia
to Maine – gather each year in Bridgeport, NJ, to
celebrate their achievements and meet crew from
the different ships.
Ship 5 crewmembers Daniel “DJ” Johnson and
Boatswain Mate for Administration Harrison
Stone attended along with Skipper Gayle
Horvath and Mate Barbara Johnson.
Sea Scout Ship 5 Boatswain DJ Johnson was
honored as Ship 5 Sea Scout of the Year during
the ceremonies.
His recommendation letter read:
“DJ’s commitment to and leadership of Ship 5
has contributed to exciting experiences for
everyone involved with the Ship, including
fellow crew members, our Ship Committee,
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the Sponsoring Organization, local organizations, and residents.”
Many community leaders and residents have praised DJ for his
engagement in local activities. Ship 5 is proud to commend him as
a role model for other young people with his diligence, leadership,
enthusiasm, and teamwork. Ship 5 looks forward to having all
crewmembers attend the 2016 event.
Ship 5 Set Sail Again This Summer
Skipper Gayle Horvath / Ship 5/Navesink
Once again, Sea Scout Ship 5 Navesink joined our sister Ship 228
“Sea Dart” on their 10-day cruise from July 31-August 9. The Sea
Dart is a “re-purposed” 65-foot steel Army T-boat, docked in Linden,
NJ. It berths about 24 crew members and 6 adults.
This is the third long cruise for Ship 5 Apprentice-rank Boatswain
Daniel “DJ” Johnson. Apprentice crew members Zack Forest and
Harrison Stone joined 14 scouts from other
troops and ships for the second time.
Throughout the cruise, Scouts took turns
standing watch, piloting and navigating the
boat, cooking for the crew, and maintaining
the boat. At each location, crew members
were allowed to go ashore and explore the
local towns and environment.
All Ship 5 crew members had a great time,
seeing their friends and meeting new scouts
who came along for the first time, and
touring each of the ports of call. Next year,
we hope to have a co-ed cruise with the
boat “Sea Horse”.
2015 Itinerary:
Mystic CT, Martha’s
Vineyard MA,
Nantucket, MA,
New Bedford, MA,
Block Island, RI,
Port Jefferson, NY,
US Merchant Marine
Academy in
Kingspoint, NY, and
Linden NJ.
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