Meet the Adult Leaders
Hi - would you like to know a little bit about our leaders? Scroll down or use the quick index below to meet the adult leadership team for Troop 777!
(Assistant Scoutmasters in alphabetical listing)
Assistant Scoutmaster - Matt Hons
Assistant Scoutmaster - Mike Mihalik
Assistant Scoutmaster - Peter Moore
Assistant Scoutmaster - Alan Park
Assistant Scoutmaster - John Rylander
Assistant Scoutmaster - Ron Tishma
Assistant Scoutmaster - Robert Wells
"Official" Troop Committee Members
Committee Chairman - Perry Grein
Treasurer - Carl Shields
Secreatry - Matt & Barb Bulger
Fund Raising - Matt Bulger, Max Moreno, and Bob Drew
Advancement - Jackie Rylander & Melissa Wilson
The list above are the folks that will have the most day-to-day impact on our scouts and we thank them! Without thier hard work, the troop would not be as successful as it is!
A note about our Parent Committee: As we have asked each family to have one parent register as an adult so in reality, there are several more "committee members". Parents are asked to help where they can on boards of review, or during troop events. Our parents are great! and we are very thankful that they are as supportive of scouting as they are - without them, the boys would not have the support that they need to enjoy the full effect of scouting!
In addition to the adults listed below, many 777 Eagle Scouts also serve as Assistant Scoutmasters when they are home from college - we will not list them here, but their service is great and hugely apprecaited!
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Mr. York is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil in the Order of the Arrow. He is highly active in scouting, currently serving as the Boy Scout Roundtable Commisioner for the MOECOMDWS district, and as the GTC High Adventure Chairman. Mr. York loves high adventure and has led trips to Philmont, the Grand Canyon, Isle Royal, Maine, Arcadia National Park, Tinnermann Canoe Base, BSA National Jamboree and Boundary Waters. He is the lead Scoutmaster for the GTC 2010 National Jamboree contingent. Mr. York is Woodbadge trained (and is a Woodbadge Trainer) and has staffed many training sessions including Dean of the Boy Scout College of the University of Scouting and Scoutmaster for the National Youth Leadership Training course. He has been recognized by the MOE District with the MOE Spark Plug and George Eisman Awards; locally by the Council as a Silver Beaver Recipient and the holder of the Scouters Key; and Nationally with the National Scoutmaster Award of Merit and Scout Leader's Training Award. Mr. York is fond of yelling out "Flat day at Philmont!" on grueling hills, and telling (terrorizing) moms that he will take their sons (and husbands) out to "where they are not at the top of the food chain...". Fun personal fact: Mr. York got married on 7/7/07. Mr. York and his wife Stephanie held their reception in the historic Manatoc Dining Hall where rumors of Mr. & Mrs York kissing the moose persist to this day... |
Matt Hons, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Hons is one of the first Eagle Scouts from Troop 777. He is very busy with advanced studies in school and his career, but very much enjoys giving back to the troop. He is passionate about fitness and backpacking and has been seen in the company of the Old Guys in dangerous places... |
Mike Mihalik, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mike Mihalik has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA in Management from the University of Akron. He engineers high speed packaging machinery for the food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household product industries.
He enjoys serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster, volunteering at the Humane Society, reading, walking, computers, cars/motorcycles, travel, music, performing arts, and trying/learning new things.
“The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were.” |
Peter Moore, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Moore is an Eagle Scout and the son of a Scoutmaster. Pete has had four sons in the troop at one time! His two oldest sons are 777 Eagle scouts and off to college and Mr. Moore's other sons are leaders in the troop and working towards their goal. Mr. Moore loves Tinnermann and Philmont. |
Alan Park, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Park is an Eagle Scout who grew up in Louisiana. He is very active with the troop and has one son who is also highly involved. We have a hard time finding food that is spicy enough for Mr. Park, but he adds quite a lot of spice to the troop! |
John Rylander, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Rylander has served as a Cub Master and is currently one of the 777 Assistant Scoutmasters! Mr. Rylander has had all three of his sons in the troop at one time. His oldest son is a Troop 777 Eagle Scout. Mr. Rylander's other sons are in the troop and pursuing their goals! |
Ron Tishma, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Tishma first heard of Troop 777 through his cousin, who was a scout in 777 several years ago. Little did he know that the stories that he heard would come to life as he and his son Ron crossed over into Troop 777 in the spring of 2009. He is an enthusiastic adult leader with a keen sense of humor. Mr. Tishma is a registered scuba instructor and dive master (he is trying to get Mr. York to dive under the Lake Erie ice...). Mr. Tishma has a real love of the outdoors and camping. He has recently been seen in the company of the Old Guy's backpacking at Glacier National Park... |
Robert Wells, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Wells has completed his tour of duty as Cub Master for Pack 3322 and crossed over to the troop in the spring of 2009 with his youngest son. Mr. Wells oldest son is a youth leader in the troop. Mr. Wells is a certified water safety instructor and loves to camp (and do water things). He often draws a lot of fire when the scouts are playing "drown the Scoutmaster". He wears a second scouting hat as the current President of the Cleveland Scout Council. |
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Mr. Morris crossed over into the troop in the spring of 2009 with his son Stephen and is our Quartermaster. He has completed several of the Scoutmaster and troop training courses. As Quartermaster, Mr. Morris works with the troop youth quartermaster to be sure that all troop gear is acounted for and well taken care of. Fun fact: His father-in-law was the first troop committee chairman for Troop 777... |
~ Retirees ~
Old Scouters never really retire, but at some time, they leave "active" service to the troop to explore new trails. Sometimes these legendary figures resurface at scouting events or can be seen someplace around town (or on the trail) and can always be counted upon to provide rock solid guidance or assistance when it is needed. Until we get the history section of the bsa777 website up and running, we will honor them here.
(Listed in alphabetical listing)
Assistant Scoutmaster - Alan Gilbert
Assistant Scoutmaster - Steve Hughes
Assistant Scoutmaster - Mike Slopnick
Assistant Scoutmaster - Clint Smith
Quartermaster - Tim Wharton (IG)
Alan Gilbert, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Gilbert is the proud father of one of Troop 777's Eagle Scouts. Although his son is off at college, Mr., Gilbert loves scouting and helping young people achieve their goals. If Mr. Gilbert is not going on a high adventure trip, he is busy planning (scheming) a trip with the Old Guys. He can occasionally be seen mountain biking down the side of an abandoned coal mine or other seemingly impossible ride... |
Steve Hughes, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Hughes enjoys camping and has an Eagle Scout son named Sean. Mr. Hughes has helped lead a high adventure trip to Isle Royale and now runs with the Old Guys. He enjoys working with young men and teaching them their leadership skills. Quote? "I think Scouting is a great experience for everyone" |
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Mr. Reid was Scoutmaster for Hudson Troop 333 and founded Troop 777 in 1993. Mr. Reid’s career as a Scoutmaster spanned almost 30 years and during that time, he produced 40 Eagle Scouts. He retired in 2000 handing over the reins to Mr. York. Mr. Reid was a Vigil member of OA and a Scoutmaster of Distinction. He wore his God and Service Award with pride, was a Silver Beaver, was honored with the George Eisman Award, was a district Award of Merit winner, and was also Woodbadge Trained. Bill is with the Great Scoutmaster now, and I am sure that they have plenty to talk about. It is comforting to know that they will watch over us, and be with us, until we meet again... |
Mike Slopnick, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Slopnick joined the troop with his son Mike and was an Assistant Scoutmaster even after Mike graduated. Mr. Slopnick enjoyed many high adventure trips with the troop and his son including Maine, Philmont, and Isle Royale. Mr. Slopnick is an avid car buff and loves wilderness adventure. He is a founding father of the Old Guys, and is an instigator for more trips where we are NOT at the top of the food chain... |
Clint Smith, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Mr. Smith joined the troop with his son Eric and was Mr. York's first Assistant Scoutmaster (and the two of them shared many adventures). Mr. Smith is credited with inventing the concept of the Old Guys as a means to stay in shape after helping to organize and lead the troop high adventure trip to Isle Royale. As a result of his job, Mr. Smith no longer lives near the troop, but many Eagle Scouts vividly remember his guidance, humor and leadership. |
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Mr. Wharton, know affectionately as IG (Inspector Gadget) is the proud father of a Troop 777 Eagle Scout. He has been seen on a Philmont trip and up-north at Tinnerman and currently hangs with the Old Guys. IG is an avid hiker and gear collector...With his son graduated from the troop and High School, IG handed over the Quartermaster reins over to Don Morris. |