Council Board/Committee Roster

Officers
H. Franklin Anthony, III; President
Porter D. Caesar, II; Vice-President
Scott N. Degerberg; Treasurer
Sloan J. Baxter; Secretary

Life Directors
Elmer C. Bartels
Porter D. Caesar, II
Matthew M. Gardner, Jr.

Term Directors
H. Franklin Anthony, III
David W. Ames
Sloan J. Baxter
Eric R. Calhoun
Alexander R. Cobb
Scott N. Degerberg
Robert A. Dow
Michael P. Forbes
John T. Gorby
Robert E. Gregg, Jr.
Catherine B. Griffiths
Robert W. Holland, Jr.
Mark C. Jones
Scott C. Malm
Peter H. Mason
Murray H. Morse, Jr
Michael C. Pescatello
Steven H. Slovenski
Karin J. Whitten

Committee Members
Howard R. Blum
John S. Calhoun
Charles K. Campbell, Jr.
James M. Carroll
Robert D. Demont
James H. Durrell
Robert H. Fleiss
Robert L. Fryer
George J. Gould
Peter J. Gould
Walter H. Gregg
David R. Griffiths
Stephen J. O’Leary
E. Scott Pragoff
Oliver G. Reid
Benjamin B. Rogers
Jonathan T. Sands
Richard A. Schaberg
John M. Schmidt
Janet R. Ver Planck
Peter B. Wilson

Alumni and Council
Agawam Alumni Association Roster
Kenneth W. Abele
William H. Auerswald, Jr.
H. Langedon Bell
Timothy D. Carnes
Timothy C. Crane
Jacob T. Creem
Timothy J. Creem
Peter T. Esty
Simon F. Gerson
Andrew J. Greene
E. Livingston B. Haskell
Appleton A. Mason
Byron Miller
Stephen S. Murray
Stephen C. Nash
Edward F. Tufaro
Patrick A. Wright

Agawam Council, as an organization, has a number of Committees to carry out its responsibilities to the operation of Board functions. They are:

Development Committee - The Development Committee is responsible for the raising of funds sufficient to carry out the corporate purpose, broadly defined. The committee works with the Executive Director, the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, and the Communications and Alumni Relations Committee in soliciting funds for the endowment, the Main Idea, camperships, preservation, and other capital initiatives.

Development Committee Members
Mike Forbes – Chair
"Guide" Howard Blum
"Capt." Pete Caesar
"Ranger" Jim Carroll
"Coach" Bob Demont
"Lt." Bob Fryer
"Colonel" Matt Gardner
Cathy Griffiths
"Cox’n" Rich Schaberg

Finance Committee - The Finance Committee is responsible for the planning and oversight of the financial and investment affairs of the Corporation. The committee’s financial duties include budget preparation, reviewing operating performance, arranging for independent audits and reviews, assuring corporate conformity with state and federal tax laws, and planning and oversight of the investment strategy of the Council.

The Budget Sub-Committee is charged with overseeing the development of the annual Council budget and its implementation.

The Investment Sub-Committee is charged with overseeing the investment of the Council’s endowment, preservation and other funds according to the investment policies set forth by the full Board and in light of monetary requirements and long-range plans.

Finance Committee Members
"Mander" Scott Degerberg - Chair
"Bos’n" Frank Anthony
"Chips" Alex Cobb – Chair, Investment
"Bos’n" Bob Holland – Chair, Budgeting
"Capt." Mike Pescatello
"Trapper" Oliver Reid
Marsh Schmidt
"Dusty" Bob Dow

Plant Committee - The Plant Committee is charged with oversight of the physical assets of the Corporation with regard to the real property of the camp, and the development of long-term plans for capital needs. It collaborates with the Executive Director in updating the maintenance and replacement schedule for infrastructure and in planning major facility improvements.

Plant Committee Members
"Commodore" Bob Gregg - Chair
"Cox’n" Jim Durrell
"Skipper" Jack Gorby
"Colonel" Mark Jones
"Capt." Peter Mason
"Gimpy" Karin Whitten
"Cox’n" Ben Rogers

Communications & Alumni Relations Committee - The Communications and Alumni Relations Committee is charged with the responsibility of communicating the essence of Agawam today, its needs, and the plan for the future to Agawam’s constituency. It reviews plans for all communications vehicles designed for the Agawam family, maintaining alumni records, and organizing reunions and other alumni activities. The committee also helps create marketing strategies to help assure reliable and effective recruitment of high quality campers and staff.

Communications & Alumni Relations Committee Members
"Gimpy" Karin Whitten - Chair
"Bos’n" John Calhoun
"Dusty" Bob Dow
"Sarge" Bobby Fleiss
Mike Forbes
"Lt." Bob Fryer
"Cutter" Peter Gould
"Mander" George Gould
Dave Griffiths
"Colonel" Mark Jones
"Ensign" Skip Morse
"Chips" Steve Slovenski
"JVP" Janet Ver Planck

Evaluation & Human Resources Committee - The Evaluation and Human Resources Committee facilitates the annual evaluation of the Executive Director by the Board members, with and for the Agawam Council President and Executive Committee. The committee also conducts an evaluation of the Board itself, based upon Board member input, and assists in the development of evaluation criteria and techniques for other Council staff. The committee assists the organization and the Executive Director to develop and maintain an equitable and appropriate benefits package for the paid staff. The committee facilitates communication between the Board and the full time staff as necessary, and provides structure and oversight to insure successful transitions for key staff and Board leaders.

Evaluation & Human Resources Committee Members
"Capt." Peter Mason - Chair
"Commander" Elmer Bartels
"Corp" Steve O’Leary
"Trapper" Oliver Reid

Nominating Committee - The Nominating Committee is responsible for the identification of individuals to serve as members of the Agawam Council. In consultation with the Board, Executive Director, and Director of Development and Alumni Relations, the committee nominates individuals to be members of the Board of Directors, Officers of the Corporation, Trustees Emeriti and/or new committee members. The President appoints the chairmen and members of standing committees. The committee also concerns itself with matters of governance and ethics.

Nominating Committee Members
"Bos’n" Eric Calhoun – Chair
"Bos’n" Frank Anthony
"Commander" Elmer Bartels
"Colonel" Sandy Campbell
"Colonel" Matt Gardner
"Commodore" Bob Gregg
"Cox’n" Rich Schaberg
"Capt." John Schmidt

Program Committee - The Program Committee is responsible for the oversight and evaluation of activities conducted on the properties of Agawam Council. The committee reviews the Camp Director’s plans for program duration, enrollment, staff development, and recommendations for program improvement. It also conducts research on program expansion and explores opportunities for facility utilization beyond the traditional camp season.

Program Committee Members
"Bowman" Scott Malm
"Admiral" Dave Ames
"Slugger" S.J. Baxter
"Colonel" Sandy Campbell
"Cox’n" Jim Durrell
"Skipper" Jack Gorby
"Mander" George Gould
"Ensign" Walter Gregg
"Doc" Scott Pragoff
"Cox’n" Ben Rogers
"Chips" Steve Slovenski
"JVP" Janet Ver Planck

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