The 70th Anniversary of SOC will be a time to reflect on our shared history, engage in fun activities, enjoy good food, and sing around a campfire. Best of all, it will be a time to reunite with old friends, and share happy memories. For your convenience, here is the schedule of events for the weekend (subject to change). We look forward to seeing you soon!
Friday, October 11, 2019
Arrival and Dinner on your own
Saturday, October 12, 2019
8am – Breakfast, Big Timbers
9:30am – Reflections on the History, Formation and Philosophy of the NJSOC, Kittatinny Hall
Kerry Kirk Pflugh, president, Friends of NJSOC, welcome and introduction
Tom Card, NJSOC Environmental Educator
Robert Partridge, son of De Alton Partridge, first Director NJSOC
Dr. Thomas Rillo, professor emeritus Indiana State University (by video)
Mrs. Virginia Littell, wife of Senator Robert Littell
Mr. Jerry Schierloh, former Associate Director of the NJSOC
Dr. Jim Merritt, former Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator
12:00pm – Lunch, Music and Announcements, Big Timbers
NJSOC Friends Award of Merit announcement
1:15pm – Dedication of Piney Point Legacy Kiosk, Piney Point
See end of schedule for details
2:30pm – NJSOC Now and into the Future, Kittatinny Hall
Dr. William Thomas and SOC staff
4:00pm – Camp Wapalanne Legacy 1950-1985
Friends Officers and former Campers and Counselors
5:00-5:45pm – Networking and Visiting
6:00pm – Dinner, Big Timbers
7:30pm – Campfire and Music at Piney Point followed by Star Gazing in Kirk’s Corral
Sunday, October 13, 2019
7am – Sunrise Run around the Lake, Trading Post
8am – Breakfast, Big Timbers
9:15-10:30am – Activities
Climbing Wall, Barricaded Road
Archery, Archery Range
Boating, Boat Dock
Spinning and Weaving, DeGroat Cabin
Blacksmithing, Barn
10:45am-Noon – Activities Repeat
12:15pm – Lunch, Big Timbers
1:30-3:30pm – Activities Repeat
except for Climbing wall
Fly Fishing, Kirk’s Corral
3:45-5pm – Open time/Depart
Dr. John J. Kirk Piney Point
Memorial Kiosk
Dedication Ceremony
Saturday, October 12, 2019
1:15 pm
Welcome
Dr. William Thomas,
Director, New Jersey School of Conservation
Opening
Kerry Kirk Pflugh,
President, Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation
Explanation of Piney Point Memorial Kiosk
Jerry Schierloh,
former Associate Director of the New Jersey School of Conservation and Friends Officer
Reflections on our Father
Paul G. Kirk,
son
The Irish Blessing
Debbie Kirk Zupito,
daughter
Final Thoughts on a Life Well Lived
John P. Kirk
son
Dedication and Blessing of the Memorial Kiosk
Rev. Kiernan McHugh,
President of the Sussex County Academy of Catholic School
Ribbon Cutting
Dr. Bill Thomas, Friends Officers and Kirk Family
Closing Song – Power and Glory
Pete Martyniuk and the Wapalanne Warblers