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…
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…
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…
DAMA VICTORIA J. TARANTINO Dama Victoria Tarantino, 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…
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…
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…
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,…
ALEXANDER ROTHSCHILD Alexander Rothschild currently serves as the Treasurer for Ship 1908 and Crew 1908. He has served on Seabadge Staff for SB-67-NJ. Alex got involved in Sea Scouting due to his son Max who earned his Quartermaster, Eagle and Summit Awards through Ship 1908. Both Alex and his wife Laura have served with Ship…
CAPT. JAMES ZATWARNICKI JR. James Zatwarnicki Jr of Hoboken, New Jersey, graduated from SUNY Maritime College in June, 2002 with a degree in Marine Transportation Management and later earned a Master of Science in International Transportation Management. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Education with a concentration in Administration for Higher Education. He holds…
DR. NOEL E. GUZMAN MD, PhD Dr. Guzman is a well known and respected retired Epidemiologist. He spent part of his early career working at Bellevue Hospital. He also spent most of his career working with the Center for Disease Control before retiring. During the start of the HIV Aids epidemic he worked with patients…
