Pioneer District is the eastern-most district in Patriots’ Path Council. It consists primarily of Union County and the northeast quarter of Somerset County; see the list of towns below.
*As of 12/31/2025 – Pioneer District serves approximately 2375 youth, 956 adult volunteers in 67 units.
Basking Ridge, Berkeley Heights, Bernardsville, Clark, Cranford, Dunellen, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Gillette, Green Brook Township, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Long Hill Township, Lyons, Meyersville, Millington, Mountainside, Murray Hill, New Providence, North Plainfield, Plainfield, Pluckemin, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Stirling, Summit, Union, Vauxhall, Warren, Watchung, Westfield, Winfield Park
Functional Name (Current Leader) Email Address Name
District Committee Chair (Jim Agar) [email protected]
District Commissioner (Lea Sheridan) [email protected]
Activities Chair (Jim Parlapiano) [email protected]
Advancement (Mike Fogarty) [email protected]
Camping Chair (Paul Muzeni) [email protected]
Civic Service (Martha Kamichoff) [email protected]
Chair FOS (Terry Dwyer) [email protected]
Fund Development Chair (Terry Dwyer) [email protected]
Health & Safety Chair (Mike Cantone) [email protected]
MB Dean Membership Chair (Jane Maloney) [email protected]
Membership Chair (Chrissy Olas) [email protected]
Nominating Chair (Sage Lichtenwalner) [email protected]
Popcorn Kernel (Martha Kamichoff) [email protected]
Recognition Chair ([Open Positon]) [email protected]
Training Chair (Bruce Monticello) [email protected]
Important Updates Notices
Note: Before providing your feedback on the Pioneer site, we encourage you to take a look at the other district sites here.
We would like to hear your thoughts if you find the Pioneer site useful and maybe other things you would like to see listed on the site; please provide your feedback using this link: Pioneer District Website Feedback or scanning the QR Code below.
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us your feedback.
In Scouting, we will not compromise the safety of our youth, volunteers and employees. Safety is a value that must be taught and reinforced at every opportunity. We are all responsible and must hold each other accountable to provide a safe environment for all participants.
It is critical to be familiar with and utilize the BSA’s safety resources, including all of the following topics that will help your unit prepare for fun and safe adventures! The BSA resources listed below can be accessed through our website: ppcbsa.org/scoutingsafely.
Check out the following:
Family Assistance Request, Incentive Programs & Discounts:
Every Scout should be given an opportunity to take part in Scouting. The Family Assistance Program has been established so Scout families in need will find Scouting within reach. Learn more here: https://ppcscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/Family-Assistance-Request.pdf
National BSA Resource: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety
Scouting is endeavoring to build a culture of safety. Including a safety moment as part of the daily camp program will help foster this culture of safety and reiterate to leaders and members that safety planning and preparation should be part of all Scouting activities.
A few well planned, impactful safety moments integrated into the program will be more effective than having so many that they become a burden or annoyance.
Each unit activity could have one Safety Tip, depending on what they are doing and where they are going, such as:
- Keeping your footing on a trail
- Washing hands before cooking
- Dealing with heat
- Dealing with cold
- Avoiding sweepers on a river canoe trip
- Safe hiking on an active roadway
For Troops, the SPL could delegate this to any Scout**, and for Packs any adult could be assigned.
If a Safety Moment is for Adult Audience Only, it will be indicated at the top of the Safety Moments page:
** Note this is a Tenderfoot Requirement
November – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Scouting adventures take our Scouts on the road a good bit. Planning those trips is important to protect all our Scouts.
We would like to share with you all Austin’s Story. Austin’s story comes to us as a Scouting America Safety Moment called Roadside Fatality (https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/roadside-fatality-austins-story/). We encourage you to share with all your adults who help provide transportation for all Scouting events, as the content of this safety moment is for adult audiences only.
Please find more information on Distracted Driving on Scouting America’s Safety Moment page: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/distracted-driving/
General Scouting Events - Announcements
Special Events Page – https://ppcscouting.org/special-events/
Planned Upcoming:
- 5/19/2026, Tues – Scouts America 2026 22nd Annual Eagle Scout Recognition & Reunion Dinner (The Olde Mill Inn), register here
- 6/1/2026, Mon – Scouts America 15th Hospitality & Food Good Scout Awards Dinner (Bernards Inn), register here
- 6/3/2026, Wed – Scouts America 29th Annual Morris County Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner (Hanover Manor), register here
- 6/9/2026, Tues – Scouts America 2026 Spring Sporting Clays Shoot (Hudson Farm), register here
- 6/10/2026, Wed – Scouts America 2026 Tribute to Women Awards Luncheon (Hamilton Farm Golf Club), register here
- 6/11/2026, Thurs – Scouts America 35th Annual Labor, Construction & Real Estate Awards Dinner (Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott), register here
- 6/16/2026, Tues – Scouts America 2026 DCAD Honoring Matthew Figurski (fiserv) (Park Avenue Club), register here
- 6/17/2026, Wed – Scouts America 2026 DCAD Honoring Christopher Jentile [Verizon] (Park Avenue Club), register here
- 6/23/2026, Tues – Scouts America 2026 2026 Middlesex County Awards Dinner (The Imperia), register here
- 7/13/2026, Mon – Scouts America 11th Annual Golf Classic (Trump National Golf Club), register here
Upcoming Events Not Yet Scheduled (Note: Subject to Change):
- 10/13/2026, Tues – Scouts America 43rd Morris County Golf Classic (Morris County Golf Club)
Council Information:
Newsletters:
Patriots’ Path Council Events Calendar List: View and filter events here
Check It Out:
Announcements:
Scouts BSA Celebrating first 5 years of young women in scouting: view information and video here
Know2Protect™ Public Awareness Campaign: BSA Joins Forces with the Department of Homeland Security, read more here
Schedule your Unit’s Friends of Scouting Presentation: Email Terry Dwyer the Pioneer FOS Chair: [email protected]
Recruiting & Membership site: more information, here
2027 Philmont Crews forming now, more information here
Summer is Right Around the Corner – Join Our Camp Staff Team!, more information here
- View positions and apply here
2025-2027 Strategic Plan: more information here
Upcoming Events:
MB Classes (Attendance at multiple dates required):
5/29-5/31 Pioneer District Cubelos (Camp Winnebago), register here
6/28 & 7/3: NYLT (and future dates), register here
2026 NYLT Save the Dates Flyer:
2026 National Jamboree – July 22-31 (https://ppcscouting.org/2026jambo/)
District Roundtable Agendas/Announcements:
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82594076215?pwd=eCKLtbRL2cFnS8Zt8KbIUOetDamPMg.1
Meeting ID: 825 9407 6215
Passcode: 298568
One tap mobile:
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2025-26
Wed, May 6th 7:30pm: Township of Union Senior Center, 652 Rahway Avenue, Union
Tues, Apr 7th 7:30pm: Zoom Only
Wed, Mar 4th 7:30pm: Township of Union Senior Center, 652 Rahway Avenue, Union
Wed, Feb 4th 7:30pm: Virtual via Zoom Only using the link above.
Wed, Jan 7th 7:30pm: Township of Union Senior Center, 652 Rahway Avenue, Union
Wed, Dec 3rd 7:30pm: Zoom Only
Wed, Nov 5th 7:30pm: Township of Union Senior Center, 652 Rahway Avenue, Union
Wed, Oct 8th 7:30pm: Vermeule Park and Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Rd, North Plainfield
Wed, Sept. 3rd 7:30pm: In-person and Zoom, the Twp of Union Senior Center at 652 Rahway Avenue (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RkJ77dwKthFvnJtk8)
View Previous Roundtable Announcements
Announcements:
The May Roundtable will be held on Wednesday, May 6th, at 7:30 PM, you can join the meeting through Zoom by using the link below.
Please note that anyone may represent your unit and bring the information back, it doesn’t have to be a registered Scouter.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82594076215?pwd=eCKLtbRL2cFnS8Zt8KbIUOetDamPMg.1
Meeting ID: 825 9407 6215
Passcode: 298568
One tap mobile+19292056099,,82594076215# US (New York)
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Special Announcements:
NYLT:
2026 NYLT Save the Dates flyer, more information here
Yours In Scouting,
Lea Q. Sheridan
Pioneer District Commissioner (201) 562-4754
Next Month’s Roundtable: TBA
Next Roundtable:
Tuesday May 6th, 7:30 PM
*** When Zoom will be used during a meeting, use the information below. ***
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82594076215?pwd=eCKLtbRL2cFnS8Zt8KbIUOetDamPMg.1
Meeting ID: 825 9407 6215
Passcode: 298568
One tap mobile:
19292056099,,82594076215# US (New York)
Announcements:
- Philmont 2027 Treks Now Open: High Adventure | Scouting America, Patriots’ Path Council
Next Month’s Roundtable: TBA
Next Roundtable:
Tuesday May 6th, 7:30 PM
*** When Zoom will be used during a meeting, use the information below. ***
Join Zoom Meeting:
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82594076215?pwd=eCKLtbRL2cFnS8Zt8KbIUOetDamPMg.1
Meeting ID: 825 9407 6215
Passcode: 298568
One tap mobile:
19292056099,,82594076215# US (New York)
Announcements:
Next Month’s Roundtable: TBA
Presentations/Information from October 2023 Roundtable:
Weblos Transition Responsibilities
Den Chief Training:
https://www.scouting.org/training/youth/den-chief-training/
Plus, check out more Den Chief resources under Youth Training on the PPC Training page
Training - Scouts Deserve Trained Leaders
Training: Council Training Home Page: (https://ppcscouting.org/training/)
Trained to Make a Difference:
Every scout deserves a trained leader, what does it mean to be a Trained Leader? Click here to read more.
*IMPORTANT: Those who are BALOO trained for an event must now be a registered adult member of BSA
Hazardous Weather Training – To be considered TRAINED, you must take the course every 2 years through your my.scouting.org account.
Training Awards Forms: (https://www.scouting.org/training/training-awards-and-recognition/)
Upcoming Trainings::
Other Useful Information:
Council & Key National Policies, read more here
Scout Shops: View store hours, shop uniforms/books, etc. here
PPC Adventure Program (Lots of great activities still available) More information: https://www.ppcadventures.org/home
High Adventure Program: https://ppcscouting.org/Programs/Adventure/
Updated Guide to Safe Scouting – More information: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/toc/
Certificate of Insurance (COI) – (They expire on March 1st, read more here)
Email: [email protected] for renewals
For new COI requests: Procedure/Explanation, fillable request form here
SAFE Checklist – Scouts and their parents expect all Boy Scouts of America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE when delivering the Scouting program. More information: SAFE Checklist
District Resources:
You can find Council documents, flyers and other useful information here: https://ppcscouting.org/districts/pioneer/pioneerdistrict_info
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Pioneer Key-3
District Committee Chair
Jim Agar
[email protected]
District Commissioner
Lea Sheridan
[email protected]
District Executive
Brian Day
[email protected]
(973)765-9322 x250