Monthly Archives: April 2026
PPC 5K Is Coming Up on April 11!
This is a friendly reminder that the PPC 5K is coming up soon on April 11, and we’re excited for a great event filled with energy, teamwork, and community spirit!
The event will take place at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, NJ. Check?in will begin at 9:00 AM, and the race will start promptly at 10:00 AM, so please plan accordingly.
Registration is still open, and there’s great news, the early bird registration offer has been extended through April 7. Please follow the registration link to secure your spot and take advantage of the discounted rate. https://my.raceresult.com/382062/
Not planning to run or walk the 5K but still want to be involved? We’d love your help! Anyone interested in volunteering their time to support the event should reach out to Brian Day ([email protected]) and Shawn Trimmer ([email protected]) for more details.
Thank you all for your enthusiasm and support. We look forward to seeing you there, whether you’re running, cheering, or volunteering!
Registration Now Open For The 2026 Patriots’ Path Council Awards Celebration
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, we will be presenting the 2026 SILVER BEAVER AWARDS! We will also be presenting the TRAILBLAZER AWARDS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS, VENTURING LEADERSHIP AWARDS, DUTY TO GOD AWARD, ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD, INTERNATIONAL SCOUTER’S AWARD, and TORCH OF GOLD AWARD. Please plan to come out and honor these dedicated volunteers and youth leaders.
This year we will be at a new venue – The Hanover Manor in East Hanover. The celebration will begin with a gathering at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon starts at 12:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Seating is limited and registration is required. You can register on-line HERE. RSVP deadline is April 20, 2026.
For more information or questions, please contact Vicki Kallok at 973-765-9322 x246 or [email protected]
The 2026 Award Recipients:
SILVER BEAVER AWARD: Michelle Blanchfield, James M. Cutler, Donald Fowler, Don Smith, Chandrashekhar Vyas, and Hattie Warren
TRAILBLAZER AWARD: Keith J. Hawkins, Sr., Kathleen Perna, Gary F. Porter, Ph.D., Roger Ruggieri, and Eric J. Shick
YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD: Madeline Browne, Sammy Landis, Christian Raiman, Abigail Sheridan, Krishan Trikha, and Anika Zoeller
VENTURING LEADERSHIP AWARD: Natalia M. Arpino and Les Wu
COUNCIL DUTY TO GOD AWARD: Jim Agar
ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR: Jay DeBoey
INTERNATIONAL SCOUTER’S AWARD: Wayne Davis
TORCH OF GOLD AWARD: Lisamarie Virola-Banko
