Fishawack District
Serving the communities of Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Cedar Knolls, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding Township, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown, Mountain Lakes, New Vernon, Parsippany, Pequannock, Riverdale, Towaco, Whippany
To find a pack, troop crew or post near you, – contact Al Thomas, [email protected], 973-765-9322 x229
Reminders:
Plan Fall Recruiting!!!
Bi-Weekly Newsletter Week of April 9, 2018
ATTENTION ALL UNITS NEW ADULT AND YOUTH BSA APPLICATIONS NOW IN USE As of December, our national office has started distributing a new youth and new adult application. This can be confirmed by looking at the bottom right hand corner of the cover page. For the adult...
Bi-Weekly Newsletter- Week of September 10, 2018
News from around the district. Youth Protection. Rechartering, Events and more!
BSA Advancement Update
Attached is the Fishawack Advancement Review presented by District Advancement Chair Bruce Benson at the September 2016 Roundtable. The information and resources in it should be useful to help you offer the best Advancement program possible.
Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training
Make your Cub Scout leader job EASIER and MORE FUN! An enthusiastic, trained leader can make the difference between a den or pack that is struggling, and one that is ready to take on the world.
December 2015 Newsletter
Fishawack’s Finest Fellowship Dinner and Annual Meeting: Our district annual meeting will be at the Fishawack’s Finest Fellowship Dinner, January 27. This is an opportunity to say thank you to a volunteer in your unit by naming them your Fishawack’s Finest for 2016....
Fishawack Bi-Weekly Newsletter- Week of August 27
New News!
Friends Of Scouting
Thank You to all the Scouting units and families that participated in the Friends of Scouting campaign. A special thanks to all the volunteers who worked hard with presentations and phone-a-thons!
It’s never too early to plan and schedule your unit’s FOS presentation for this year. If you would like to volunteer as a presenter or schedule your unit’s presentation, please E-mail Richard Peterson .
Eagle Scout Information
Interested in working towards your Eagle rank? Check out the Patriots Path Council Trail to Eagle resources. Click HERE for Fishawack District specific instructions for Eagle Candidates. Also, look ahead to the Eagle Scout Alumni Association. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!
Camping Information
See an important message about Weekend Camping Contact Richard Hawkins, Camping Services, (973)765-9322 x238.
Fishawack Photo Corps
Become and official member of the Fishawack District Photo Corps!
See the < attached flyer > for details.
There is a scouting event in your town!
Contact Al Thomas, [email protected], 973-765-9322 x229 to learn where to join your local pack, troop, crew, or post.
Planning Calendar
Here are some important dates to include on your unit’s calendar:
|
Dates |
Event | Location |
| First Wednesday @ 7:30 PM | District Roundtable Monthly (except Jun, Jul, Aug.) |
Council Service Center 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls |
| Third Tuesday @ 7:30 PM | District DOC Monthly |
Council Service Center 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls |
| Feb. 24, 2019 | Council Annual Meeting | Hanover Manor |
| TBD | Pinewood Derby Championship | Alfred Vail School |
| Apr. 25, 2020 | Elective Extravaganza | Winnebago |
| May 29-31, 2020 | Spring Family Camping w/ SX | Camp Somers |
| Jun. 1, 2020 | Tradeshow of Scouting |
Birchwood Manor |
(Council events in bold.)
Facebook Page
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Contact Us
District Committee Chair
Les Wu
District Commissioner
Tom O’Leary
(973)432-2992
District Executives
Richard Peterson Field Director
(973)765-9322 x227
Al Thomas Membership Exec
(973)765-9322 x229
Michael Loughman Program Exec
(973)765-9322 x226
Development Exec
Open
Marc Maratea Unit Service Exec
(973)765-9322 x240
District Committee
Vice-Chair Nominations
recruiting of district volunteers
Gary Treubig
Vice-Chair for Member Relations
recruiting, publicity, website & recognition
John Cristadoro
Vice-Chair Revenue Development
Friends of Scouting, Popcorn & Camp Card
Mike Murray
Vice-Chair of Program
George Hemenetz
Peter Paulson
Activities Chair
John Cristadoro
Advancement Committee Chair
Bob Weber
Camping Committee Chair
Jim Danus
Camporee Chair
Steve Minett
Friends of Scouting Chair
Steve Minett
Health & Safety Committee Chair
OPEN
Klondike Derby Governor
Eduard Mostert
Membership Recruiting Chair
Tim Sugrue
Merit Badge Dean
Keith Hawkins
Popcorn Kernel
Vacant
Publicity Committee Chair
Nick Corrente
Recognitions Committee Chair
Eduard Mostert
Religious Emblems Coordinator
Frank Miles
Roundtable Commisioners
Gary Giampino (Scouts)
Michelle Blanchfield (Cubs)
Training Committee Chair
Vacant
Web Editor
Ed Guy