Patriots’ Path Alumni & Friends
All friends of Scouting are part of our Alumni Association. We can help you enrich your life through special t
rips, opportunities, events such as special local Alumni events, supporting college scholarships for exceptional college-bound Eagle Scouts, hosting and attending our council’s annual Eagle Scout Recognition and Hall of Fame dinner and a special brunch for anyone who’s been to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer.
We hope to see you at one of our events!
Eagle Scout Award & Scholarship Applications
2018 ESAA Scholarship Application – Due 11.1.18
Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award– due 1.21.19
See below for a list of past recipients.
Patriots’ Path Scout Scholar Athlete Award– Due 10.2.18
Info for Recent Eagle Scouts
Beyond the Eagle
Past Award Recipients
PPC Alumni Scouter Award
2018
George Barnard
Mary Lynne Capen
Sue Carter
Joseph Gonnella
John Hein
Elsie Hemmings
Dennis Kohl
Larry Rosello
Amy Schwartz
David Setzer
William Smith
Jennifer Volz
Geoff Zoeller
Patriots’ Path Council Winners
2018 Robert DiSanza
2017 Christopher M. Solan
2015 Schuler Michael Caffrey
2014 Ryan Moroney
Eagle Scout Alumni Association Merit Scholarship
Past Awardees
2018 Griffin Heyrich
2017 Andrew Chin
Alumni Committee
Sue Carter, chair
Bill Smith, vice chair
Bob Carlson
Chris Szymczak
Mitch Erikson
Brian Haas
John Hein
Elsie Kohl
Jim Kukucka
Steve Kurland
Andy Jacobs
Larry Rosello
Staff Advisors
Dennis Kohl
973.765.9322 x 245
Amy Schwartz
P 973.765.9322 x 246
2019 Alumni & Friends District Gatherings
Come enjoy fellowship, hors d’oeuvres and beverages with your fellow Scouters at no charge. If you cannot come to your district’s gathering, please attend another one. Save the dates for 2019. Dress is casual, no uniforms. Hope to see you! All gatherings are sponsored entirely by Alumni fundraising events.
March 12, 2019 Black River
March 26, 2019 Fishawack
March 28, 2019 Sussex
April 23, 2019 Watchung Mountain
May 2, 2019 Munsee & Raritan Valley districts
Alumni Committee Meeting Dates
November 14, 2018
January 23, 2019
March 27, 2019
May 15, 2019
September 25, 2019
November 21, 2019
We always welcome Alumni to our committee meetings. Please RSVP to Sue for time and location.
Alumni & Friends Events and Trips
All adults welcome to attend our events.
Check out the Blue Bison Trip Notes by reporter Mitch E. detailing the 2018 PPC Alumni Trip to New Mexico.
2019 Trips and Events
January 4: Eagle Scout Recognition and Dinner– Scouts that earned the Eagle Scout rank during 2018 will be recognized at this event which includes dinner. Additionally, adult Eagle Scouts will be inducted into the Eagle Scout Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the 2019 inductees:
George Castellito, class of 1965
Patrick Foley, class of 1973
Douglas Gabel, class of 1975
James Maguire, class of 1976
Ralph Tillinghast, class of 1993
Click here for flyer.
Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: Adults-business; 2018 Eagle Scouts – Class A Fee: Yes Click to register.
2019 Alumni & Friends District Gatherings – short fifteen-minute program introducing your volunteer district leaders and upcoming events in your area, then enjoy fellowship, food and beverages with Scouting friends!
All gatherings are sponsored entirely by Alumni fundraising events. Check back for registration links.
Attendees: Over 18. Dress: Non-uniformed event. Fee: Free appetizers and refreshments, Cash Bar
All gatherings are 7-9pm
March 12 Black River – Rockaway River Barn Restaurant, Rockaway
March 26 Fishawack – H2Ocean, Cedar Knolls
March 28 Sussex – Mohawk House, Sparta
April 23 Watchung Mountain – Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette
May 2 Munsee & Raritan Valley – Galloping Hills Golf Course, Kenilworth
June 22-23, Friday-Sunday: Alumni Getaway in historic Stockbridge, MA and Hudson Valley, NY
In Stockbridge activities to choose from include Norman Rockwell Museum, Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Naumkeag House & Gardens, Shopping, Merwin House and more. Trips includes stops at the Vanderbilt Mansion and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home at Hyde Park.
Check back for more details.
Attendees: All Alumni, Family & Friends. Dress: Casual. Fee: single; per person double. Must pay and register in advance.
July 26-28: 2019 World Jamboree Weekend Trip, Friday-Sunday
Attendees: All Alumni, Family & Friends. Dress: Casual. Fee: Must pay and register in advance.
September 12-15 A Martha’s Vineyard Getaway and 2019 Council Retreat
Includes three nights at the luxurious Harbor View Resort, bus and ferry transportation and dinner Friday and Saturday nights. Explore Martha’s Vineyard on your own; suggestions include Farm Neck Golf Club, lighthouse tours, biking trails, fishing, shopping, dining and more. Orientation Meeting: March 10, 2019 Check back for more details..
Attendees: All Alumni, Family & Friends. Dress: Casual. Fee: TBD. Must pay and register in advance.
November 2019 TBD – Philmont Alumni Brunch
Program Highlights:
• Recognition of the 2019 Philmont Leadership
• Presentation of the David Setzer Philmont Alumnus Award to Tim Avis
Attendees: All Alumni, Family & Friends. Dress: Casual. Fee: