The mission of the Scouting America Garden State Council is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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.
THE SCOUT MOTTO
Be Prepared.
A MESSAGE TO OUR
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
Dear President’s Circle Donors,
It is my honor to recognize and thank the generous donors who make up the Garden State Council President’s Circle. Your support has a meaningful impact on the young people we serve and helps prepare them to grow into responsible, ethical leaders.
Because of your generosity, Scouting continues to deliver high-quality programs, expand access through ScoutReach, and provide safe and engaging outdoor and camp experiences across southern New Jersey. Your commitment directly supports our mission and strengthens the future of Scouting in our communities.
As we celebrate your leadership, we also mark an important transition within the Council. I extend my sincere thanks to Tim Guim for his service as President of the Board of Directors and for his steady guidance of the Council. I am also pleased to welcome Jason W. Miller as the incoming President. Jason brings a collaborative approach and a strong focus on working with volunteers and staff as we look ahead.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Garden State Council, thank you for your generosity, leadership, and belief in the power of Scouting. Together, we are creating a lasting impact for today’s youth and future generations.
With sincere appreciation,
Patrick Linfors Scout Executive, Garden State Council
EVENT PROGRAM
Welcome Remarks
Rick Wright
V.P. of Fund Development, Garden State Council Board of Directors
Message from the President of the Garden State Council Board of Directors
Jason W. Miller
President, Garden State Council Board of Directors
Good Turn Society Inductions
The William G. Rohrer Foundation
2025 James E. West Fellows
Ian M. Gill
Order of the Arrow, Lenape Lodge #8 (In honor of Michael Esimio)
Marsh McLennan Agency, LLC (In honor of Charles E. Passagno) Gregg Schulze
Closing Remarks
Patrick Linfors
Scout Executive, Garden State Council
GOOD TURN SOCIETY
GOOD TURN SOCIETY:
The Good Turn Society recognizes benefactors who make a new gift of $25,000 or more to support the mission of Scouting. Members are honored at their lifetime cumulative giving level for their leadership, service, and commitment to preserving Scouting’s values.
TRAILHEAD MEMBERS
$25,000 to $99,999
Associated Builders & Contractors of NJ
James Brennan
William LaVan
Jason W. Miller
The Sykora Family Charitable Foundation
SCOUT OATH MEMBER
$100,000 to $499,999
The Jirair S. & Elizabeth Hovnanian Family Foundation
Brian W. Jones
ON MY HONOR MEMBER
$5 million to $9.99 million
Henry M. Rowan Family Foundation
VISIONARY LEADER
The Visionary Leader distinction recognizes Good Turn Society members whose qualifying planned gifts of $25,000 or more reflect their foresight and lasting commitment to Scouting’s future.
VISIONARY LEADER
Robert Gray
The President’s Circle recognizes donors who contribute a cumulative amount of $1,000 or more during the calendar year in support of Scouting’s mission. Their leadership and generosity help empower young people and strengthen the future of ethical, responsible citizens across southern New Jersey.
Guardian: $1,000 to $2,499
1st Bank of Sea Isle City
Maryanne Adams
Kenneth M. Adams
Azeez Foundation
B. R. Williams, Inc.
Kirk H. Baur
Bergey’s Truck Centers
Birchwood Colony Club
Joseph G. Blazejewski
Borough of Avalon
Bowman & Company, LLP
Russell J. Brady
Randy Brolo
Brown & Brown
Butch’s Gun World
Cape May County Regular
Republican Organization
David E. Chasen
Marc H. Circus
Connor Strong & Buckelew
Cosmo A. Terrigno Foundation, Inc.
County of Cape May
Crest Savings Bank
CTX Infrastructure, LLC
Cumberland Mutual
Danella Construction Corporation
Glenn M. Davila
Brian A. Domzalski
E.B. Remster, LLC
Richard A. Eber
Gregg Edwards
Ellis Family Foundation
Fabbri Builders, Inc.
Eduardo E. Fernandez
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Ian C. Fisher
Ford Scott & Associates, LLC
Fox Foundation
Franklin Bank
William G. Freitag
Freitag Funeral Home
Carl R. Gaskill
Ian M. Gill
Grass Masters
Mary Jane Griffith
Scott Halliday
Hirschberg Mechanical
Terrance J. Huettl
Charles A. Hughes
Preston M. Irving
JR Drywall Construction
J. S. Galati Enterprises, Inc.
J. Byrne Agency, Inc.
Daniel J. Januseski
Jefferis Engineering Associates, LLC
Brian W. Jones
Javier G. Juarez
John R. Kelly
Deanna C. Keough
Gary R. Kern
L. Cruz Development
Guardian: $1,000 to $2,499 (continued)
Lantier Construction Company, Inc.
Henry J. Ludwigsen
Lawrence D. Lyford
Donna L. Lyons
Martin Bontempo Matacera Bartlett, Inc.
McMahon Agency
Mid-Atlantic States Career and Education Center
Andrew J. Miller
Robert F. Morris
Harry Muhlschlegel
James Murawski
NationalHR RBN Associates, LLC
NJM Insurance Group
Northeast Great Dane
Ocean First Bank
James Pagano
Parker McCay, P.A.
PBF Energy
Pfizer
Alisha Porter
Post To Post, LLC
Primepoint HRMS & Payroll
Railroad Construction Company of South Jersey, Inc.
Michael J. Renna
Riverton Dental Arts, P.C.
John A. Robinson
Rosenello’s Windows, Siding & Roofing
Rotary Club of Haddonfield Foundation
Ruggieri & Partners, P.C.
Salem Community College
Edward H. Salmon
James A. Scollay
South Jersey Port Corporation
Stanker & Galetto
STS Sheetmetal, Inc.
Tangram Insurance Services
The Cabinetry Market Group
The Earle Company
The John F. Scapa Foundation
The Lobster House
Tri County Sportsmen MC, Inc.
Tri-State Canine Response Team
Rex A. Van Veldhuisen
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
Woodruff Energy
Wyndham Construction, LLC
James R. Zambon
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE 2025
Sponsor: $2,500 to $4,999
Charles R. Allen
ASL Transportation Group, Inc.
Avalon Flooring
Bella Earth, LLC
Michael J. Borinski
Terry A. Bridge
Cambridge Constructors & Engineers, LLC
Daniel H. Conway
DunRite Sand & Gravel Co.
Allison S. Eckel
Four Seasons Campground
Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey
John S. Galati
Tammy L. Garrison
Garrison Architects
Halliday Leonard, Inc.
Charles W. Jaxel
Jacob M. Jewett
Peter Kraft
LBB Specialties
David W. Lyons
Marsh McLennan Agency, LLC
Michael and Christine Mohan
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
George M. Morrison
NEMR Total HR
New Jersey Recreation & Park Association
Order of the Arrow, Lenape Lodge #8
Padden Cooper, LLC
Paulsboro Refining Company, LLC
PCH Technologies
PSE&G Nuclear Business Unit
R.E. Pierson Materials Corp.
Renati Solutions
River Front Recycling & Aggregate, LLC
Debra S. Rosen, Esq.
Rowan College of South Jersey
Rowan University
Salem County Vocational-Technical Schools Foundation
Scalfo Electric, Inc.
Spark Contractors
Spartan Digital Solutions, LLC
Sykora Family Foundation
The Morey Organization, Inc.
The Philadelphia Trust Company
The Ritter Law Office, LLC
United Way of Gloucester County
Paul M. Varnold
Viking Yacht Company
Vineland Dodge
Wildwood Business Improvement District
World Insurance
Benefactor: $5,000 to $9,999
AES Corporation
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
Boulevard Liquor Store, Inc.
Gilbert A. Gehin-Scott
David Gladhill
Gray Trucking
Richard C. Hendrickson
Jackson Petroleum Solutions
Patrick H. Linfors
Littler Mendelson
Miller Transportation
Pennoni Associates, Inc.
Performance Marketing & Signage
PSE&G Power, LLC
Distinguished: $10,000 to $24,999
Frank Giordano
Jason W. Miller
The Jirair S. & Elizabeth Hovnanian Family Foundation
South Jersey Charitable Foundation
South Jersey Gas Company
Sumner Station Foundation, Inc.
Wakefern Food Corporation
Ed and Pat Purdy
Reich Asset Management
Richard A. Alaimo Associates
Riggins, Inc.
Riverstone Resources, LLC
Roosevelt Paper
Gregg Schulze
Sea Box, Inc.
The Barclay Group - J.S. Braddock Agency
The First National Bank of Elmer
Troop 2036 BT Mount Holly
Whibco, Inc.
Richard Wright
Visionary: $25,000 to $49,999
Associated Builders & Contractors of NJ
Michael C. Brotzman
The William G. Rohrer Foundation
Founder: $500,000 to $999,999
Henry M. Rowan Family Foundation
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of donor names and listings. If you notice an error or omission, please accept our apologies and contact us at 690giving@scouting.org so we may make a correction.
Dream Vacation
Your Scouting Legacy
Empowering the Future of the Garden State Council, Today and Tomorrow
At the Garden State Council, we are dedicated to empowering young people to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lives. By including the Garden State Council in your will or estate plans, you become a champion for the next generation of leaders.
A planned gift, such as a bequest or beneficiary designation, allows you to make a meaningful impact, often using assets rather than current income. Your legacy helps ensure that Scouting continues to build character, leadership, and service across southern New Jersey for generations to come.
Learn more about how a planned gift can reflect your values and support the future of the Garden State Council.
Gift planning resources are available at bit.ly/gscplannedgiving.
Scan the QR code or contact our Development Director, Deanna Keough, to learn more.
Garden State Council
Garden State Council
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 | 7:00 P.M. THE WESTIN | MT. LAUREL, NJ
Join us on Friday, April 24, 2026, at The Westin in Mt. Laurel, NJ, for the Prepared for Life Celebration, a signature fundraising event commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation. In recognition of this historic milestone year, the Scouting America Garden State Council will mark America250 by bringing together the Camden and Gloucester Distinguished Citizen Award fundraising celebrations into a single, elevated event, uniting supporters from across southern New Jersey.
This special event raises critical funds for Scouting programs and youth access initiatives across southern New Jersey.
