2024 Cumberland Salem County Program Booklet

8th 2024

Welcome

Event Program

Tammy Garrison, Event Co-Chair, Charles Allen, Event CoChair

Opening Ceremony: Pledge, Scout Oath and Law

Scout Troop 60, Daretown NJ, Troop 33 Sharptown NJ & Troop 1 Bridgeton, NJ

Remarks: What Scouting Means to Me

Eagle Scout Speaker Luke Reed Invocation

Rev. Joseph R. Schneider

Buffet Dinner

Remarks by Event Co-Chair Charles Allen

Remarks from the Garden State Council

Recognition of Committee & Sponsors

Event Co-Chair Tammy Garrison

Cumberland County Presentation: Good Scout Award to Edward J. Geletka, DBA.

Ron Roberts- Edwards Cousin from Houston, TX

Remarks by Cumberland Awardee Edward J. Geletka

Salem County Presentation: Good Scout Award to The Robinson Family

Dick Morris- 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awardee

Remarks by Salem Couny Awardee The Robinson Family

Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation to Scott Bickhart

Charles Allen-Event Co-Chair

Remarks by Lifetime Achievement Awardee Scott Bickhart

Congratulatory Remarks

Government Officials

Recognition from Brian Domzalski, Garden State Council Field Director

Closing Remarks

Co-Chairs Tammy Garrison & Charles Allen

The Distinguished Citizen “Good Scout” Award

The Distinguished Citizen Good Scout Award is presented to community leaders who exemplify in their daily lives the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Law and Scout Oath. The recipients are chosen for their outstanding service as evidenced by the interest and leadership they have provided to many worthwhile organizations, as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues.

The Scout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

The Scout Law

A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent

History of the “Good Scout” Award Statue

The Good Scout Award statuette is patterned after the statue of a Scout that stands before both the Loren S. Riggins Jr. Resource Center in Millville and at the Rowan Scout Resource Center in Westhampton. Here is the story behind the statue and its significance in Scouting History.

The Sculptor was Dr. R Tait McKenzie. In 1914 at the request of Dr. Charles D. Hart, President of the then Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America, McKenzie created a statuette of the ‘Ideal Boy Scout.’ His model, selected in competition of Scout parades, was 12-year old Franklin Willamson Hoover. Ten bronze, 18 inch high statuettes were cast as apart of the Boy Scout Friends of Scouting Program. The edition was closed and Dr. McKenzie presented the copyright to the Philadelphia Council.

Plaster, bronze and epoxy reproductions were sold, beginning in 1916. Later, smaller copies sutiable as desk ornaments were made availiable and are highly popular. In 1930, when the Philadelphia Council moved from 916 Walnut Street to 22nd and Winter Streets, it was hoped Dr. McKenzie would create a life-size statue to stand before the new building. He obliged, not by reproducing the small figure, but with a restudied statue with many changes, incorporating the new Scouting insignia.

Scout Douglas Shannon was the ‘Model in Chief’ with Scout Joseph Straub in reserve, but several other Scouts also served as models for the head, body and various detailed studies. The statue was unveiled June 12th 1937 and Dr. McKenzie made the presentation address. Many life sized copies are exhibited throughout the United States and in other countries around the Scouting world.

Garden State Council presents “The Ideal Boy Scout Statue” to the Distinguished Citizen because it embodies the meaning of Scouting found in the Scout Oath and Law. These same principles are found in this year’s honorees.

Distinguished Citizen of the year Awards Event Sponsors

Distinguished Contributor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Charles Allen

Bronze Sponsors

Carl & Lana Gaskill

Edward J. Geletka

2024 Cumberland & Salem Counties

Distinguished Citizen of the year

awards

reception: Event Committee

Event Co-Chair

Tammy Garrison

Director,Sales

SouthJerseyGas

David Burgin

Hon. John Casarow Jr.

Richard Eber III

Mark Edwards

Carl Gaskill

Council Leadership

Patrick Linfors

Scout Executive

John F. Hall

Hon. Ben Laury

Hon. Carol Musso

Dick Morris

Eric SjÖgren

Joyce Skradzinski

Development Director

Event Co-Chair

Charles Allen

First Vice President

WealthManagement

Financial Advisor

MorganStanley

John Sloat

Theresa L. Widger

William Wasekanes

Senior District Executive (retired)

The Garden State Council thanks you for your continued support!

2024 Cumberland & Salem County Distinguished Citizen of the Year Event Supporters

Advertisers

Ace Plumbing, Heating and Electric Supplies

Allen Associates

Cumberland Mutual

Diamond Materials LLC

DunRite Sand and Gravel

Ed Remster

Fralinger Engineering PA

Franklin Bank

Freitag Funeral Home

F&S Fresh Foods

FOUR Seasons Family

Campgrounds

GE Mechanical LLC

Inspira Health

NJM Insurance Group

R.E Materials Corp

R.E Pierson Construction Co.

RK Auto Group-Toyota of Vineland

Rowan College of South Jersey

Salem County College

Salmon Ventures LTD

Samuel Coraluzzo, Torrissi Transportation

South Jersey Gas

South Jersey Water Conditioning Service Inc.

The Authority

The CEO Group Tower Hospitality LLC

Donors

Athey & Co, CPA

Covia Corp

John Casarow Jr.

Dave Rode

John F. Hall

Mark Edwards

Burton Doremus Jr.

Carl W. Cavagnaro

Joseph Stanger

Lilly Kejzman

Tony Stanzione

2024 Cumberland County Distinguished Citizen

“Good Scout” Award

Scout Speaker: Luke Reed from Daretown Troop 60

Eagle Scout

Troop 60, Daretown

Luke Reed exemplifies a life dedicated to fulfillment through his service with the Boy Scouts, management of a successful vending machine business, and a notable internship in a U.S. congressman’s office last summer. Currently pursuing an academic path in Finance and Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship, Luke’s background as an Eagle Scout has deeply ingrained a foundation of servant leadership and a commitment to empowering others. These guiding principles, alongside his varied experiences, motivate him to continually strive to inspire and make a difference in all walks of life November 22, 2022, Daretown Troop 2022 Fall Court of Honor. Several scouts ranked up dozens of merit badges earned and two Eagle Scout ranks were awarded to Macki Manfredi and Luke Reed. Special guests House of Representative Jeff Van Drew and NJ Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer presented proclamations honoring the Eagle Scouts. Scoutmaster Bull Shaw was recognized with a BSA Leadership Merit Award.

In loving memory of

September 16, 1915 - April 29, 2017

Norman T. Robinson

2024 Cumberland County Distinguished Citizen

“Good Scout” Award

Recipient: Edward J. Geletka, DBA

Edward J. Geletka, DBA

Edward graduated Wilmington University with a Doctorate in Business Administration. He has since built his extensive 30-year portfolio working in the banking industry. With years of expereince serving on a multitude of public and private committees, Edward has a strong understanding of the organizational dynamics and needs of school boards and municipal bodies. He has over 40 years of experience in the progressive and diverse banking, more then 16 years as a small business owner/operator, and he does extensive work among local charities and foundations including the Parish of the Holy Cross.

Within the 40 years of his professional banking experience, he was a Vice President for United Jersey Bank, as well as being President/CEO of Colonial Financial Services in Vineland NJ from 2000-2015. Currently, He is a senior Vice President of Government Banking for OceanFirst. While working, Edward was also affiliated with a multitude of local groups. He’s been past Director for Bridgeton’s Zone Development and Housing Development, a past Treasurer for the Board of Governors NJ Community Bankers, as well as a past trustee for Cumberland County’s College and Vocational-Technecial Schools. To this day, Edward is still involved with the local community such as being an Adjunct Professor to Wilmington University Graduate school, Planning Board to Upper Deerfield Township, Board member of the Workforce Development, The Gateway Community Partner and lastly a Board of Trustee to Rowan College of South Jersey. He even devotes his time to his Parish Holy Cross by being on the Financial Committee and a Eucharisitc Minister.

Outside of work, Edward was in the United States Coast Guard and was honorably discharged in 1979. He is married to his wife Ana Maria Hernandez-Geletka and is a father of three beautiful daughters.

2024 Salem County Distinguished Citizen “Good Scout” Award

Recipient: The Robinson Family

The Robinson Family

The Robinson Family involvement in Scouting started in 1924 when Norman T. Robinson, Jr., the patriarch of the Robinson family, was a Scout in an action patrol under the Woodstown Troop. He had been working on his Second Class Rank, but unfortunately the action patrol folded after a short time and he wasn’t able to earn the rank. In 1943, a group of local businessmen approached Norman about forming a Scout Troop in Daretown and asked him if he was interested in being the Scoutmaster. Though he was reluctant, he agreed to do it, provided he had plenty of support from the community. Soon Boy Scout Troop 60 was formed with Norman serving as the Scoutmaster. During the summer of 1943, he led his brand-new Scout Troop from the small town of Daretown to Camp Roosevelt for the first time. Scouting in Daretown and in the Robinson family had been born. Norm, as he was known, served as Scoutmaster for 15 years, during which time he attended several National Boy Scout Jamborees starting in 1950 at Valley Forge. In 1957, his Jamboree troop was a fully chartered Troop 60 for that Jamboree, a feat rarely accomplished in the nation since most Jamboree troops consist of Scouts from different troops in a council. He also served on the regional staff for the 1964 Jamboree.

Norman served as chairman of the Council’s Camping and Activities Committee in the 1950’s and 60’s. He became a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow, a brotherhood of honored campers and was the first member of the Scout Council to be elected to this honor. He also organized Cub Scout Pack 60 and the Explorer Scout Post, both in Daretown. Scouting was a major part of his life. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, which is the highest award given to a Scouter for service at the Council level. In his passion to serve the community, Norman joined Elmer Grange in 1930 and held may offices throughout the years, both in the Elmer Grange as well as the County and State Grange levels. He was a member of the building committee that carried through plans for the building of the Elmer Grange Hall at Pole Tavern in 1957. In 1945, Norm’s son, John (Jack) Robinson started his Scouting career as a Cub Scout in Pack 38 of Woodstown since Daretown did not yet have a Cub Pack.

Jack went through the ranks of Cubs and achieved the Arrow of Light. He entered Boy Scouts in Troop 60 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and added six palms to the rank. He served in many youth leadership positions throughout this time. He was a Den Chief to Cub Pack 60. He became a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow - the fourth member of Troop 60 to achieve this. He also graduated from the Boy Scout Aquatic School and went on to be the waterfront director at the newly formed camp in Ocean County for three years. Jack graduated from Lafayette College in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. He participated in the mandatory ROTC program for freshmen and sophomores, then continued it voluntarily during his junior and senior years. He completed the program, earning a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army, and served two years primarily in Germany.

Upon leaving the Army in 1964, Jack took a job as a Mechanical Engineer at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. His position was in the Vibration Branch of the Engineering Division, which became his career for 29 years. Then, Jack served as USACSTA’s technical representative on the TECOM Shock and Vibration Technical Committee from 1978 to 1993. In 1978, he developed a comprehensive plan of action for the accomplishment of over 30 methodology studies relating to the TECOM Shock and Vibration mission. He served as the TECOM technical agent for shock and vibration from 1991 to 1993, being recognized internationally as the Army’s expert for shock and vibration. Jack has been a member of the Daretown Volunteer Fire Company for 55 years. During those years he served in line officer positions from Lieutenant up to Chief. He served for three years as chief. He has served as President of the Fire Company for the past 9 years. Additionally, he has been a member of Elmer Grange for 70 years where he served in various offices. He is currently the Past President of the New Jersey State Grange and now chairs the State Grange Executive Board.

Jack’s son, John II, started his Scouting career in 1973 in Daretown Cub Pack 60 and was awarded the Arrow of Light in 1978. John crossed over to Daretown Boy Scout Troop in 1979 and served in several leadership positions including Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1981 and subsequently earned 7 Eagle Palms. John was elected to the Vigil Honor

in the Order of the Arrow in 1983 and served on the ceremony team for several years. During his time in Troop 60 he attended the 1981 and 1985 National Jamborees and went to Philmont in 1983. As an adult John served as Assistant Cubmaster from 1998 through 2004 for Pack 5 in Alloway and Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 60 from 2004 through 2013. During this time John’s son (John III) earned his Arrow of Light in 2003, was a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow and earned his Eagle Rank in 2010. John’s most enjoyable memory in all his time in Scouting was when he and John III went to Philmont together in 2007. John graduated from Lafayette College in 1990 with a BS degree with Honors in Mechanical Engineering. He started work as a Staff Consultant with Andersen Consulting which was the business and technology consulting arm of the “Big Five” accounting firm Arthur Andersen LLP which eventually became Accenture – a Global Professional Services company specializing in Information Technology consulting and services. John focused in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Products industry and was promoted to Senior Executive Partner in 2006. He retired from Accenture in 2017 to take over operations of Four Seasons Campground from his parents and let his parents finally actually “retire” from the family business. John and his wife Cheryl also now enjoy being full-time grandparents to their 2-year-old grandson and 3-month-old granddaughter and the newest grandson born on March 27. He envisions having little Cub Scouts in no time at all to begin the fifth generatiown of Scouting in the Robinson Family.

Jack & John Robinson at Kickoff Breakfast w/ Dick Morris

2023 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Recipient: Scott Bickhart

Scott

Bickhart

Dedicated Scouting Volunteer

Scott Bickhart is retired from PSEG where he worked in Salem operations for 34 years and 27 years as an NRC-licensed Nuclear Control Room Operator. He joined Cub Scouts in 1971 as a Wolf Scout (no Lions or Tigers, then) as a member of Pack 3490 of Freeburg, PA, and progressed through the ranks of Bear and Webelos and earned the Arrow of Light. He crossed over to Freeburg, PA, Troop 490 in 1974 and attended summer camp for the first time that year at Camp Karoondinha (Susquehanna Council). In 1976, he was inducted into the Order of the Arrow as an Ordeal member in the Wapsu Achtu lodge (now the Woapeo Sisilija lodge) of Susquehanna Council. Scott progressed through the ranks of Boy Scouts and leadership positions including Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. On October 6th, 1980, the Board of Review was successfully completed for his Eagle Rank. He was fortunate enough to have good Troop fundraising that allowed attendance at Philmont Scout Ranch in 1978. In 1980, he had the good fortune to attended Philmont with both his father and brother.

After turning 18, Scott became an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 490 for four years until his work calling brought him to southern New Jersey. At age 22, in 1985, he left the scouting organization to focus time with his new wife, Brenda, and a new career at PSEG’s Salem plant. Fast forward to 1993, when Brenda came home to tell him he was now the Tiger Den Coach in Pack 230 for his late son Ryan, - to which he said, ‘What’s that?’ With some enthusiasm, he took over the role as Tiger Coach, Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader roles, then Cubmaster. Just one hour a week, he was told.... Thirty-one years later he’s still Cubmaster.

In 1998, Scott signed on as Assistant Scoutmaster to Troop 15 when his son, Ryan crossed over. In 2006, he assumed the role of Scoutmaster of Troop 15 after the Scoutmaster, Robin Risley, passed away. He maintains that position today with the proud accomplishment of seeing 19 scouts in his small unit achieve the Eagle Rank, including his three sons; Ryan, Kyle and Dylan.

In 2008, he revived Venture Crew 252 as Advisor in Pennsville that still thrives. 2004 was the beginning of the adult Philmont era for Scott. He led or assisted in leading over 350 combined scouts and scouters during 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2022 and this year, 2024. While nothing can top attending Philmont with his 62 year-old father and two sons in 2006; being chased by a bear in 2016 was a close second. Every trip was a memorable

In 2013, he served as a Scoutmaster for the inaugural National Scout Jamboree at the Summit. In 2017, he was a Venture Advisor for the National Jamboree. Finally, he attended the World Jamboree as a Troop leader in 2019. Scott has served a part of the training staff for SNJ Council and now Garden State Council. He completed Wood Badge Training, has served as a staff member on four Wood Badge Courses, has served on many ITOL's Courses, was a Scoutmaster for an NYLT Course, and staffed many other adult and youth training events. He is a Red Cross First Aid / CPR/ Wilderness First Aid instructor. He is also a United Methodist Scouting Ministry Specialist with the National Council of United Methodist Men. He has received Tiger Den Leader, Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Den Leader Coach, Cubmaster, Pack Trainer, Cub Scouter, Scouters Training Awards, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, George Meany, Daniel Carter Beard, William D Boyce New Unit Organizer Awards and the GSC Duty to God Founders Award. In his spare time, Scott enjoys anything in the outdoors, working on new projects around the house, cruising and seeing the world. He and Brenda have visited over 30 countries. He was a Little League and Babe Ruth League coach and manager and served on the

boards of both organizations. Scott is a member of Trinity UM Church in Pennsville on the finance committee and has been trustee chair for 20 years. He is also a member of: Penns Grove Excelsior Masonic Lodge, where he is an officer; IBEW Local 94; Selinsgrove (PA) Moose Lodge 1173; Selinsgrove (PA) VFW Post 6631; and a life member of Freeburg (PA) Fire Company. All of this could not have been done without the selfless support of his wife, Brenda, who spent many nights of their 39 years together by herself, while he was meeting, training or spending over 1000 nights camping away from home. Scott's three sons, Ryan, Kyle and Dylan had the scouting enthusiasm and provided him with the knowledge that scouting was a good thing. To paraphrase the late Penn State coach, Joe Paterno quote, 'They ask me about what I'd like written about me when I'm gone, I hope they say I made scouting better, not just that I was a good scout leader.'

Edward J. Geletka The Robinson Family

CONGRATULATIONS

to Edward J. Geletka, DBA Cumberland County Honoree and to The Robinson Family Salem County Honoree

“DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF THE YEAR” and to Scott Bickhart “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”

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Past Cumberland County

Distinguished Citizen Honorees

2003 - KENNETH L. ENDER, PH.D.

2004 - PETER GALETTO

2005 - DR. EDWARD H. SALMON

2006 - JAMES M. SEABROOK*

2007 - SIDNEY BRODY*

2008 - ALBERT FRALINGER JR.

2009 - ROBERT SWANSON

2010 - J. ALAN WOODRUFF*

2011 - GARY SIMMERMAN

2012 - FRANK M. HANKINS JR.

2013 - PAUL J. RITTER III

2014 - DAVID J. HEMPLE

2015 - JEFFREY DUBOIS

2016 - KEN PUSTIZZI

2017 - WADE SJÖGREN

2018 - KENNETH W. FREITAG

2019 - GARY GALLOWAY

2020 - SAM PIPITONE JR.

2021 - CARMINE C. CATALANA IV

2022 - JOHN RUGA

2023 - HON. JOHN A

CASAROW JR.

*Deceased

Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Recipients

DR. GLORIA BONILLASANTIAGO

JOHN BRANDT

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY

HON. RILETTA CREAM

DR. ROY J. DAWSON

MICHAEL DEVLIN

REV. TONY C. EVANS SR.

EDWIN FIGUEROA

HON. ANGEL FUENTES

REV. DR. LARRON JACKSON, E.DD.

RHONDA LAUER

CARMEN MORALES

LEWIS L. PAYNTER

HON. MARY PREVITE

DAVE ROBERTS

HON. OLVIN S. ROUSE JR.

HON. ALBERT B. KELLY

RALPH PADILLA

TONY SURACE

1977 - THOMAS J. GRIEVES*

1978 - HUBERT P. LAYTON *

1979 - DR. JOHN S. MADARA*

1980 - HENRY D. YOUNG*

1981 - JOSEPH MICHAEL GALVIN

1982 - ANGELO MASSARI*

1983 - SALLY B. FEATHERER*

1984 - JOHN B. CAMPBELL*

1985 - CHARLES F. BIERNBAUM*

1985 - MARIAN H. BIERNBAUM*

1986 - JOSEPH J. DYER SR.*

1987 - ROBERT A. SHINN*

1988 - B. HAROLD SMICK JR*.

1989 - FRANK J. HOERST III

1990 - SOL. L. DAVIDOW

1991 - DR. ROBERT A. BROOKS*

1992 - BENJAMIN W. TIMBERMAN*

1993 - DR. WILLETTA L. MULHORN*

1994 - CHARLES A. AHL*

1995 - THOMAS H. BOWEN*

1995 - JUDGE GEORGE FARRELL III

1996 - RON LEHEW*

1997 - HON. JACK COLLINS

1998 - KEITH S. CAMPBELL

1999 - DR. CHARLES L. LIEBEKNECHT

2000 - JOHN M. LAKE, JR.*

2001 - ROGER E. NATHAN*

2002 - HOWARD “GRANT” HARRIS

2003 - GENEVA WOOD

2004 - ROBERT J. VANDERSLICE

2005 - THOMAS A. PANKOK*

2006 - JOHN T. “JIGGS” LENAHAN

2007 - DAVID LINDENMUTH

2008 - GEORGE AND CAROL REESE

2009 - REV. DAVID BAILEY SR*.

2010 - ROBERT A. WOODRUFF SR.

2011 - CHARLES M. MILLER

2012 - EDWARD REMSTER

2013 - ED WARREN JR.

2014 - MICHAEL S.WARNER*

2015 - JOHN BOBBITT JR.

2016 - CARL R. GASKILL

2017 - MARK V. EDWARDS

2018 - ROBERT A. WOODRUFF JR.

2019 - RICHARD E. PIERSON SR.

2020 - WILLIAM FERRELL JR.

2021 - COL. DR. GWYN PARRISATWELL

2022 - DAVID S. BURGIN

2023: CHOLE WILLIAMS

*Deceased

Garden State Council Impact

The vision of the Garden State council is to offer exciting, fun and value based experiences of the highest caliber to the greatest number of youth possible. The mission is to deliver the highest quality youth program of character development and leadership training, and to prepare young people to make ethical decisions, so they can reach their full potential and better serve their family, community and country.

Scouting was put to the test over the three years when Tufts University worked with youth to measure character attricbutes of both Scouts and non-scouts. Funded by the John Templeton Foundation, nearly 1,800 Cub Scouts and nearly 400 non-scouts under the age of 12 were measured through both interviews and survey data.

What you can do to help:

It costs the Garden State Council about $200 per member annually to deliver Scouting to the young people in the 6+ counties we serve. We invite you to consider an annual gift of support to keep Scouting the most cost-effective, comprehensive youth development program on the planet. This QR code will take you to our Friends of Scouting Campaign.

Edward

J.

Geletka,

DBA SVP, Director of Government Banking

Cumberland County Honoree

Salem County Honoree The Robinson Family