Wood Badge Course NE-V-134

I joined Cub Scouts when I was 7, over to Boy Scouts, Troop 88, Perkasie, PA when I achieved the Rank of Life Scout. As an adult I've held the positions of Tiger/Den/ Webelos Leader, Cubmaster, Assistant Scout Master, etc.

My son, Josh was a Life Scout and active in Cub/Boy/Venturing. We are hoping someday my grandson, Ethan, will follow in his, mine (and my dads) footsteps with the Scouting program. My daughter, Krystal is presently attending Lockhaven University persuing a career in physical education. My fiance, Kathy, is very supportive and assists in many of my Scouting activities.

Scouting was and still is a very large part of my everyday life. Many times throughout my position in work I've used the philosophy of Scouting values (Live the Scout Oath/Law).

I've been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to take my Wood Badge Course at Goose Pond, and since then been on Staff for Wood Badge as well as the Powder Horn course.

I look forward to our experience together once again . . .

He hails from Pocono District in Minsi Trails Council. He has served as a Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster, Venture Crew Advisor and ASM. He is married to Terri (who deserves Sainthood for dealing with him) for over twenty years.

They have 4 sons, 2 of which are Eagle Scouts, and are quite proud of all of them.

Pat is a "Fantastic Fox" from SR 161.

From Bucks County Council, Lenape District serving as District Commissioner.

Most of my Scouting experience was during the 10 years our family lived in Texas from the Longhorn Council, Roadrunner District where I was involved in but not limited to: Blue and Gold Chairman, Pack Committee Member, Pack Committee Chair, Assistant District Commissioner 11 years, Day Camp Director for 650 Cubs for 2 years, District Training Chairman and Council Program Director in various programs.

Marty and I have been married for 27 blissful years, and he is also very involved in Scouting. We have two sons, Matt and Brian who are both Eagle Scouts, and everyone in our family has Brotherhood in the O.A.

Married to Jill for 27 years, Chris is the proud dad of Eagle Scout and Penn State Senior Geoffrey and HS Senior Emily Maureen.

He is currently the Committee Chairman with Troop 67 in Hilltown, Bucks County, Pa. He’s been a Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Cubmaster, Asst. Scoutmaster, District Training Chairman and Assistant Council Training Chairman.

This is Chris’ 5th WB Staff experience. Chris is a Life Scout for Life having been overcome by the “fumes” at 16. (gas fumes, and perfumes) His Vision is helping as many boys earn Eagle as he can so they don’t wake up one day at 40 and regret not having earned the rank.

Chris attended the last Cub Scout Trainer Wood Badge in the NE Region, NE-CS-59.

“Some of the best friends I have made are my Wood Badge Patrol (actually Den) mates. I still communicate with them and we get together occasionally. Wood Badge was a Mountain-top experience for me.”

Wood Badge has been an inpsirational part of my life for a very long time.

Ray & I have been married for 31 years. We have two wonderful children, Mark, an Eagle Scout and Leah, who was very active in Girl Scouts. It has been my pleasure to be a part of Scouting in Bucks County. I have held many, many positions over the years. The space is just not big enough.

I have had the pleasure of working with many Course Directors as they prepare for their courses. You are all indeed very fortunate to have Chris as your leader.

I look foward to getting to know each of you better. Good Scouting, great training. Just doesn't get any better. Look for me in the kitchen during the course ( the "has beens" place on a course).

Bill started in Scouting as a Cub Scout and continued in the program until he reached First Class. It was then he took a hiatus until his sons entered the program. He took over as Scoutmaster in 1987 and still holds that position. He's involved on the District and Council levels and enjoys working with Scouts and Scouters from all over Bucks County.

Bill and his bride of 39 years, Jane have two Eagle Scouts, 3 grandsons and one grand daughter.

He is from Tohpendel District in Bucks County Council. He has served as a Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster, Unit & District Commissioner, Council Venture Coordinator, and District Advancement Chairman. He is married to Robbie for 34 years.  He has a daughter and 2 sons, one an Eagle scout, and on staff at Ockanickon 1 year, and Philmont 4 years.  His daughter was on staff at Philmont 4 years and Alaska Council 1 year.

"The Grey Fox". Mark is an old school Eagle Scout. Boot up the butt technology from 1965, Troop #78 in Feasterville. Is father came out of the Army

Just a little information about myself:

I have been married to Mary Fran for 21 years. We have 2 Children My son A.J. is an Eagle Scout and has been my inspiration in Scouting.

I only went as far as my arrow of light and then quit. I never really understood what scouting was until I made my son join. Only to find out that scouting was a part of who I am as a person. Now it is what I do. My Wood Badge experience was amazing NE-II-165. It showed me how to open my mind, to accept new ways of thinking. The course helped me to listen to others and hear what they saying. Wood badge helped me find a renewed commitment to scouting.

I served as Den leader, Assistant Scoutmaster and for the last 5 years or so I have been the Scoutmaster of what I feel is one of the greatest bunch of Scouts and Scouters in Scouting, We total somewhere around 100+.

I am a jester at heart and love to kid around. Start with me, Game on! Let’s enjoy! Life is meant to be fun!

I enjoy cooking, eating, a fine Cigar and the Grateful Dead among other varied interests

Dawn is the proud parent of 15 year old life scout, James. Her introduction to the history and ideals of scouting began in college as a member of Alpha Phi Omega (a national service fraternity based on the ideals of scouting). She continued to fan the spark when her son's den needed a leader in 2001. Since then she has served as Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Pack Committee Chairperson, Troop Committee Member, and Troop Advancement Chairperson. In 2003 Dawn began to serve on the Playwicki District Committee as Cub Activities Chair. Since then she has run multiple Pinewood Derbies, Webelos Weekends, Webelos Klondikes and Troop Camporees. Dawn also attended Philmont Training Center for Cub Scouting Outings. Dawn has served as the Playwicki District Training Chair for the last 2 years training over 500 people in multiple programs.

Denise is a Buff-Buffalo from NE II-123.
She has served as an ADL, Pack Committee Member, ASM, and Troop Committee Member.
Married to John for 26 years with two sons in tow. Kevin who just turned 18 and been presented the Eagle Scout Award, and Derrick who is 16 and a Life Scout working towards his Eagle rank.

Like a lot of us I got started in Scouting when my son brought home a flyer from his school inviting first graders to join the Tiger Cub That was 12 ½ years ago he is now an Eagle Scout, An Asst. Scout Master and the President of the Crew he belongs to, and yes I am very proud of him and what Scouting has given to his development. As for me I have served as a Tiger coordinator, Asst. Cub Master, Cub Master, Advancement Chair for T-53 and Committee Chair for C-53. Along with spending time with my son I have been a Roundtable Commissioner for the last 9 years (6 as Cub, 3 as Scout)I also have the opportunity to serve as a member of the National Round table Program Helps committee  for 3 years, and as a staff member at the 2005 National Jamboree. In all this time I along with my wife of 32 years have raised 2 daughters who are now married and on their own along with our son who will be attending Penn State this fall.

Eagle Scout--1968, Allegheny Trails Council, Conestoga district

Philmont -- 1968

Scout Master, Troop 133 -- July 2001 to present

FOS presenter -- 2007 present

Learning for Life presenter -- 2003 -- present

Storyteller, Patriot Days Encampment, 2006, 2007, 2009

2 sons, Eagle Scouts

Phil is an EAGER, EAGER BUSY BEAVER!

Phil Strunk began his Scouting career in the Juniata Valley Council, Nittany Mountain District (Central PA). Ten years ago he began his Scouter career in the Bucks County Council, Lenape District. He started as a Tiger Dad and then Assistant Den Leader & Assistant Webelos Leader with his oldest son’s Den and then the Tiger Den Leader, Den Leader & Webelos Den Leader for his youngest son. He has also had the privilege of chartering a Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew within his organization. Currently he serves as the Chartered Organization Representative for Troop 400 and Crew 400, Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 28, and is honored to be the Scoutmaster of Troop 135 (Special In Every Way).

Phil has been married to Lesa for 22 years. His wife is a great supporter of Boy Scouts and serves as a Merit Badge Counselor.