Committee Member
ADRIENNE LAPILUSA
Mate of Program
LIA ABRAMS Since 2019, She has been a dedicated member of the Rutherford, NJ community, actively contributing to youth development and service initiatives. As a Merit Badge Counselor and leader with Scouting America’s Rutherford Troop 166, she is committed to mentoring young individuals through experiences, leadership development, and outdoor adventure. She holds a degree in…
Exploring Club Advisor
MICHAEL STERN Michael Stern is an admiralty and maritime and insurance coverage attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing cargo insurers, terminal operators, vessel owners, charterers and operators, the Protection & Indemnity Associations, recreational vessel owners and their insurers, marinas, domestic and international insurers, reinsurers, reinsurance intermediaries, and international commodities trading houses in a…
Como. Jean M. Tarantino Award Recipients
The Como. Jean M. Tarantino Award is a prestigious honor established by Sea Scout Ship 1908, Rising Phoenix, in memory of its first Skipper, Jean M. Tarantino, who passed away in 2016. This award represents the highest recognition that the Ship can bestow upon individuals who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the Sea Scout program….
Committee Member
ERIC COUILLARD
Mate for Venturing
BONNIE BIBEAU Bonnie Bibeau is a mate with Sea Scout Ship 1908. While this is her first year with the ship, she is no stranger to scouts. She has served 5 years as a cub scout master and 4 years as an assistant scoutmaster. She offers several Eagle Scout merit badges and serves as an…
Mate of Administration
ANDREW CORREA
Committee Chair
DAMA VICTORIA WEFER Victoria Wefer, a celebrated soprano, has enchanted audiences worldwide with her versatile performances across the operatic spectrum. Known for her deeply expressive portrayals, she has brought to life a wide array of roles, including Cio-Cio San in Madama Butterfly, Desdemona in Verdi’s Otello, and Marguerite in Gounod’s Faust. Her range spans iconic…
Mate of the Order of the Arrow and Exploring
MONICA COUILLARD Monica Couillard is currently serving in a variety of roles in Scouting and is currently registered with Pack 168, Troop 166B and Troop 166G. She is one of the two key leaders of Maritime Exploring Post 1908 and serves as an Associate Advisor for Crew 1908. In Ship 1908, she serves as our…
New Member Coordinator & Snackmaster
LAURA T. ROTHSCHILD Laura has degrees in teaching. She is currently a full time Domestic Engineer, Sea Scout leader, and a member of the Coast Guard Auxilliary. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and walking. Laura learns a great deal from her phenomenal children Raquelle and Maxwell. She is married to Alex, whom she…