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…

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…

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…

Chartered Organization Representative & XO

LOIS A. LEGGIERO Mrs. Leggiero is a well respected member of the Union City, NJ community. She was a Den Mother and later Cubmaster of the Union City Cub Scout Pack alongside her husband, Union City Commissioner Michael A. Leggiero. Her scouting awards include the NCCS International Awarness Award, William D. Boyce Award, Community Organization…

Skipper Emeritus

LINDA J. TARANTINO Linda J. Tarantino is the second Skipper of Ship 1908. Professionally she works in Human Resources. In Scouting she is a recipient of the William D. Boyce Award, Community Organization Award, Scouter’s Training Award, God and Service Award, Unit Leader Award of Merit, Scouter’s Key, NNJC Sea Scout Leadership Award, Skipper’s Key,…