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2002 - 2003
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Catholic Committee on Scouting

Contact Information
Archdiocese of Philadelphia


  What is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Committe on Scouting?

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Committee on Scouting is a group of individuals who promote Catholic religious values within the Scouting movement in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.  We are part of Region 3 (PA/NJ) of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS).  We are also a member of the Office for Youth and Young Adults (OYYA)of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Committee on Scouting is comprised of local Catholic Committees on Scouting:
  • BCCCS - Bucks County Catholic Committee on Scouting
  • Chester County - Catholic Committee on Scouting
  • Cradle of Liberty Council - Catholic Committee on Scouting
    • Philadelphia County,
    • Montgomery County, Delaware County

• Introductory page for NCCS
• Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Committee on Scouting Websites from other years:
1999-2000 - Sept 1999->Aug 2000
2000-2001 - Sept 2000->Aug 2001
2001-2002 - Sept 2001->Aug 2002
2002-2003 - Sept 2002->Aug 2003 - this page
2003-2004 - Sept 2003->Aug 2004
2004-2005 - Sept 2004->Aug 2005
• Calendar of Events
• Meeting information
• Members Roster


  Event Dates for 2002-2003 School Year  (Sept 2002->Aug 2003)

The Region 3 Annual Conference 
September 8-9, 2002 (Sunday, Monday) at
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
1700 Harrisburg Pike,
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone 800-692-7315
Registration is at 5:00 pm on Sunday evening,
Reception at 6:00 PM and
Dinner at 7:00PM.
The meeting ends at approximately 2:30PM on Monday.

[Your] Council Catholic Cub Scout Day 
 

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The Catholic Cub Scout Day is usually held at the local B.S.A. Council-level. Check with your Council Catholic coordinators in the roster below.

NOTE: This 2002 patch is common for all Catholic Cub Days in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Bucks County Council, Cradle of Liberty Council (Philadelphia and Valley Forge), and Chester County Council.

[Your] Council Scout Retreat 
 

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This year, the Boy Scout Retreats will be held at the local B.S.A. Council-level. Check with your Council Catholic coordinators in the roster below.

This 2002 patch is common for all Boy Scout Retreats in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Bucks County Council, Cradle of Liberty Council (Philadelphia and Valley Forge), and Chester County Council.

Annual Jewish Kinnus (Kinus - Retreat) 
DATE:   April 25-27, 2003
 WHERE:   Camp Kweebec, Schwenksville, PA.
WHO:   All Boy Scouts, all Webelos, and parents/leaders of any denomination
COST:   $15 per person - includes everything
DETAILS:   see links below - for flyer and previous photos

41st Annual Catholic Scouters Recognition Dinner 
DATE:   April 27, 2003
4:00 PM Social Gathering/Hor D'Oeuvres
5:00 PM Dinner
WHERE:   Williamson's J&J Catering
Whiteland Business Park
Lancaster Avenue
Exton, PA
GUEST SPEAKER:   Kevin Reilly, motivational speaker and
former Philadelphia Eagles pro-football player
COST:   $25.00 per person
CONTACT:   Michele Hertzog
610-431-7575

Hosted by Chester County Catholic Committee on Scouting

[St. John Neumann Award, St. George Emblem, St. George Meritorious Service Award, Certified Religious Emblems Counselor Award, Bronze Pelican Emblem, Cardinal Krol Award, Pope Pius XII Award, Pope Paul VI Award]

Religious Medals Training
June 28, 2003  10:00 AM
Holy Family University, Grant & Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
  • Ad Altare Dei (AAD) Counselor Training (with Frank Koller) and
  • Pope Pius XII (PPXII) Facilitator Training (with Don Barbuto)
    Contact: Frank Koller
  • Laguna Station Sea Base
    July-August, 2003
    International Catholic Scout Encounter
    Laguna Station Sea Base
    South Padre Island, Texas, USA


    Complete details will be distributed as each event nears. If you need additional information before the distribution or have any other questions, please contact Everett Varan, Secretary, or any other Catholic Committee member.

      Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Committee on Scouting
      Meeting Dates for 2002-2003 School Year


    Event:  Archdiocese of Philadelphia
    Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting 
    Dates: 
      September 18, 2002   Wednesday  
      November 20, 2002   Wednesday  
      January 15, 2003   Wednesday  
      March 18, 2003   Tuesday  
      May 21, 2003   Wednesday  
    Time:  7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Place: 

    Cradle of Liberty Council Office (Philadelphia Branch)
    22nd and Winter Streets
    Philadelphia, PA

      Attendees:  All parents, scout leaders, and Senior Patrol Leaders 
    Contacts:  see Catholic Committee member roster


      Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Committee on Scouting Members

    Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Committee on Scouting

    This roster is published for the sole use of Catholic Scouting.
    It is not intended for any other use.
    Listed alphabetically by last name.
    First Name Last Name
    [Council]
    Address Telephone Role Click addresses below










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            Cradle of Liberty
    - Montgomery County, Delaware County, Valley Forge Chairperson
     

    Dom Aquilino
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-742-4159   suprcampr@
    home.com

    photo


    Donald Barbuto
    [Bucks]
    13 Westwood Place
    Holland, PA 18966
    H: 215-860-7150 • Scouter Development - Spiritual Formation
    DBarbuto@
    aol.com

    photo


    Barbara
    & Charles, Sr.
    Brill
    [Cradle of Liberty - Philadelphia]
    917 Oakmont Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    H: 215-725-2856
    • Adult Awards [Cradle of Liberty - Philadelphia] BrillBarb@
    home.com

    Susanne Brooks
    [Bucks]
    668 Hazel Avenue
    Trevose, PA 19053
    H: 215-322-5950 Cub Emblems [Bucks]  

    Edward Bujak
    [Bucks]
    236 American Dr
    Richboro, PA 18954
    H: 215-396-2719
    F: 810-454-1578
    • Communications
    • Webmaster
    Edward_Bujak@
    hotmail.com

    info


    Rita Casey
    [Bucks]
    2370 Ogden Avenue
    Bensalem, PA 19020
    H: 215-639-2521 • Chairperson
    • Adult Awards [Bucks]
    • Unit Awards [Bucks]
    rcasey@hfc.edu

    photo


    Joy Crawford
    [Archdiocese]
    OYYA
    105 Argyle Avenue
    Ardmore, PA 19003-3201
    O: 610-649-9476
    O: 610-664-7040
    F: 610-649-9520
    Administrative Assistant Joyful@
    catholic.org

    John, Jr. Dougherty
    [Cradle of Liberty - Delaware & Montgomery County]
    738 Michell Street
    Ridley Park, PA 19078
    H: 610-532-0598
    • Adult Awards [Cradle of Liberty - Delaware & Montgomery County]  

    Edward Finn
    [Cradle of Liberty - Delaware & Montgomery County]
    10 Cobblestone Lane
    Ashton, PA 19014
    H: 610-494-2666
    • Adult Awards [Cradle of Liberty - Delaware & Montgomery County]  

    Jim Fitzpatrick
    [Bucks]
    19 Spinythorn Road
    Levittown, PA 19056
    H: 215-949-0596    

    Peter Gentile
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-389-8156    

    Betty Ann Gerhart
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-289-9907    

    Michele Hertzog
    [Chester]
    1256 Grove Road
    West Chester, PA 19380
    H: 610-431-7575
    H: 610-431-0332
    • Chester Chairperson
    • Adult Awards [Chester]
    CDHertzog@
    aol.com

    Robert Kee
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-423-6045    

    Frank Koller
    [Bucks]
    511 Valmore Road
    Fairless Hills, PA 19030
    H: 215-943-6175
    F: 215-943-6175
    • Membership
    • BCCCS Chairperson
    • Chairperson of NCCS Region 3
    fkoller1@
    compuserve.com

    photo


    Robert Lawrence, Sr.
    [Cradle of Liberty]
    553 Wanamaker Road
    Jenkintown, PA 19046-2219
    H: 215-887-5755

    • Treasurer
    • Adult Awards [Archdiocesan]

     

     

    Frank McAdams
    [Chester]
      H: 610-692-5309
      FDM1234@
    aol.com

    Elly McNelis
    [Bucks]
    6332 Pilgrim Court
    Bensalem, PA 19020
    H: 215-757-8260
      tela15@
    aol.com

    Joseph Miller
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-487-0974
       

    Rev Chuck Pfeffer
    [Cradle of Liberty]
    Director, Penn Neuman Center
    3720 Chestnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104-6189
    H: 215-898-7575   cpfeffer@
    newman.upenn.edu

    photo


    Ronnie Simancik
    [Bucks]
    516 Berwyn Road
    Morrisville, PA 19067
    H: 215-295-5601   RSimancik@
    netscape.net

    Joseph Stanley
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-535-0751   jamstone@
    compuserve.com

    Alfred Tomaselli III
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-426-0497
       

    Everett Varan
    [Cradle of Liberty]
    1108 Fanshawe Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    H: 215-725-3950 Secretary EVarnan@
    aol.com

    photo


    Rev John B Wendrychowicz
    [Archdiocese]
    OYYA
    105 Argyle Avenue
    Ardmore, PA 19003-3201
    O: 610-649-9476
    F: 610-649-9520
    Chaplain/
    Director
     

    Deacon Gerald Whartenby
    [Cradle of Liberty]
    3217 Danley Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19154
    H: 215-632-5707   Jmwpupet
    @aol.com

    photo


    Mark Whartenby
    [Archdiocese]
    3217 Danley Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19154
    H: 215-632-5707   wart@
    gateway.net

    Tom Wible
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-634-6843    

    Ellen Williams
    [Cradle of Liberty]
      H: 215-988-9811
      elwillia@
    colbsa.org

      Scouting Related Religious Links

    Go to The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS)
    http://www.nccs-bsa.org/

    NCCS Region 3 - PA and NJ

    Cub Scout Religious Emblems - from the US Scouting Service Project
    Scout Religious Emblems - from the US Scouting Service Project
    A Scout is Reverent - from the US Scouting Service Project


    PRAY - Programs for Religious Activities with Youth PRAY - Programs for Religious Activities with Youth

    Go to The
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 National Jewish Committee on Scouting (NJCS)   National Jewish Committee on Scouting (NJCS)

    Northeast Region (NJCS)
    Camping & Kinussim in the Northeast Region

    National Jewish Girl Scout Committee (GSUSA)



    Other Awards in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Locale:
    Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Religious Scouting Awards:
    • Cardinal Krol Unit Award of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
    • St. John Neumann Adult Religious Award of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

    National Catholic Religious Scouting Awards:
    Non-Catholic Religious Scouting Resources:


     Scouting Prayers:

     Other Related Religious Links