Alumni Committee
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, Alumni Trip to the National Jamboree in West Virginia this summer, special brunch for anyone who’s been to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer.
We’d hope to see you at one of our events!
Alumni Newsletter
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ESAA Scholarship Application -Revised
PPC Alumni Award
Event Pictures
Alumni Committee
Sue Carter, chair
Jim Kukucka, vice chair
Bob Carlson
Hal Daumé
Mitch Erikson
Brian Haas
John Hein
Steve Kurland
Andy Jacobs
Larry Rosello
Bill Smith
Staff Advisors
Mary Lynne Capen
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Amy Schwartz
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Thanks for attending Alumni Gatherings!
Thanks to all that came to our six Alumni Gatherings in March, April and May. All enjoyed the fellowship and hors d’oeuvres as well as meeting up with friends we haven’t seen in a while and meeting some new friends. We are already planning dates for 2018. See you next year!
2017 Upcoming Events (PDF)
All Alumni, family and friends are welcome to attend our Alumni events. Alumni include former Scouts, current Scouts, parents of Scouts, leaders, friends of Scouting et al.
July 15 – 2017 Camp Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony– This annual event organized by the Camping Committee recognizes major contributors to our camps. Each camp honors one person each year. 2017 Honorees are: Dennis Busniak, Edward McEntee Jr. and Joe Schott. The Alumni committee supports the Camping Committee’s Camp Hall of Fame event.
For info, contact: John Dorn 973.765.9322 x238 Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: Fee: $25, register by 7.12.2017
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July 21-23 – 2017 National Jamboree Visit– Visit the Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve with us. Trip includes bus transportation, hotel, some meals, Summit activities (must be older than 11), Jamboree evening show and more.
For info, contact: Amy Schwartz 973.765.9322 x246 Attendees: Alumni & Friends, children with adult Dress: Fee: $575pp single, $425pp double, register by 7.1.2017
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July 26: Committee Meeting: 7pm- Rufulo Room – new members are welcome. Email Sue to let us know you are attending.
August 19-20 – Saratoga Race Course and Lake George Alumni Overnight Trip– Join us for a fun-filled trip to upstate New York. Includes bus transportation, Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, dinner at the majestic Sagamore Inn and Sunday Brunch on the Lac du Saint Sacrement while cruising Lake George.
For info, contact: Amy Schwartz 973.765.9322 x246 Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: Fee: $400pp single; $300pp double. Register by 7.1.2017
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September 15-17- Council Retreat at Skytop Resort, PA- Enjoy the cool, crisp days of autumn with us at Skytop Resort in Pennsylvania. Activities include hiking, archery, fishing, shooting, rock climbing wall, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, paintball, tennis and more. A council board meeting is set for Saturday morning for those that are board members.
For info, contact: Amy Schwartz 973.765.9322 x246 Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: business casual Fee:multiple options – see flier, register by 6.30.2017
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September 27: Committee Meeting; 7pm- Rufulo Room
October 15: – Philmont Alumni Brunch (with High Adventure Committee) – The first annual Philmont Alumni Brunch recognizes the 2017 Philmont leadership, presents the first David Setzer Philmont Alumnus Award to Leo Redmond and includes a presentation from Kevin Dowling, director of Philmont Scout Reservation.
For info, contact: Amy Schwartz 973.765.9322 x246 Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: Fee: $35pp. Register by 10.1.2017
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October 21: West Point Football Game Alumni Trip – Meet us on Buffalo Soldier Field where we’ll park and tailgate before the football game. Bring a chair and food to share. We will supply tables and pop-up tents.
For info, contact: Amy Schwartz 973.765.9322 x246 Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: Fee: tickets $37pp; parking $15 per car. Register by 9.1.2017
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October 28: Philadelphia in a Day Alumni Trip – Day trip to Philadelphia to tour the Eastern State Penitentiary, Independence Hall and Visitors Center and the Reading Terminal.
For info, contact: Amy Schwartz 973.765.9322 x246 Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: casual Fee: tickets $50 includes bus transportation from Florham Park, admission fees. Lunch is not included. Register by 9.1.2017
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November 29: Committee Meeting; 7pm- Rufulo Room
TBD : Eagle Scout Speed Networking – Contact Jennifer Volz if you would like to sponsor this event!
2018 Events
January 5: Eagle Scout Recognition and Dinner – Scouts that earned the Eagle Scout rank during 2017 will be recognized at this event which includes dinner. Additional, adult Eagle Scouts will be inducted into the Eagle Scout Hall of Fame. Check back later for more information.
For info, contact: Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: Adults-business, 2017 Eagle Scouts – Class A Fee: TBD Register by 9.1.2017
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October 20-28: A Scouter’s Vacation in New Mexico – Alumni trip to the Land of Enchantment. Places include Albuquerque, Madrid, Santa Fe, Taos Pueblo, Taos, Cimarron and Philmont Scout Ranch. If you are thinking about coming, contact Amy to sign up for newsletter.
For info, contact: Amy Schwartz 973.765.9322 x246 Attendees: Alumni & Friends Dress: casual Fee: TBD Register by
Register using flier. 2018 A Scouter’s Vacation in New Mexico
Unless noted Alumni and Friends should be 18 and older.
