Matt Gaor

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A seasoned automotive professional with experience as a member of a corporate leadership…

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  • Penske Automotive Group

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    Council Activities Committee, Vice Chair

    Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America

    - Present 12 years 2 months

    The Council Activities Committee is tasked with setting policies and procedures for the varied citywide activities, setting goals, planning and running these activities including establishing a budget and promoting activities and civic service events in and for units.

    Serving over 47000 young people in New York City. The Programs of New York City Scouting and Exploring help children become "Prepared. For Life".

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    Council Camping Committee, Camp Chair for Pouch Scout Camp

    Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America

    - Present 6 years 11 months

    Children

    Responsibilities:
    • Work in partnership with the Director of William H. Pouch Scout Camp to achieve fiscal, program, maintenance and attendance goals for the property.
    • Schedules, plans and facilitates no less than four Pouch Camp Committee meetings per year
    o Track and attain camping and outdoor objectives
    o Review financial data to enable future opportunities
    o Discuss and explore various marketing techniques ranging from technological to physical to insure that quality…

    Responsibilities:
    • Work in partnership with the Director of William H. Pouch Scout Camp to achieve fiscal, program, maintenance and attendance goals for the property.
    • Schedules, plans and facilitates no less than four Pouch Camp Committee meetings per year
    o Track and attain camping and outdoor objectives
    o Review financial data to enable future opportunities
    o Discuss and explore various marketing techniques ranging from technological to physical to insure that quality camping programming opportunities are offered to an appropriate audience
    • Attend GNYC Camping Committee meetings and inform members of the plans, progress and concerns of the Pouch Scout Camp team
    • Through coordination with the Director of William H. Pouch Scout Camp, recruit chairmen for the following sub-committees and assist in recruiting members for these committees. Serve as defacto chair for the committees if the chair is vacant:
    o Camp Facilities & Infrastructure Committee
    o Campmaster Corps
    o Alumni Relations Committee
    o Program & Marketing Committee
    • Promote Council initiatives throughout Pouch Camp
    • As a member of the Council Camping Committee: assist with organizing city-wide camping promotional:
    o Events, including the annual Camping Expo and Steak Out.
    o Training events, including the annual Camp Promotions Orientation and TrEX
    o Recognition events, including the annual Camp Promotions Recognition Banquet and Camping Hall of Fame
    • Give guidance on health and safety concerns as needed
    • Working with the Director of William H. Pouch Scout Camp, ensure that programs provided at William H. Pouch Scout Camp are high quality and staffed appropriately.
    • Work with the Director of William H. Pouch Scout Camp to make budget recommendations for spending priorities in program and maintenance.
    • Follow and uphold all BSA and GNYC policies, standards and procedures

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    2017 National Jamboree - Scoutmaster, Troop 1122

    Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America

    - 1 year 1 month

    Children

    I serve as the executive officer of the troop. As such:
    Maintains policies and coordinates efforts of assistant Scoutmasters.
    Assists in conducting jamboree promotion rallies and in recruiting individual Scouts to
    attend the jamboree.
    Leads participants in pre-jamboree training.
    Works through assistant Scoutmasters, senior patrol leader, and patrol leaders to ensure fulfillment of their duties. Accompanies troop to and from the jamboree.
    Is personally responsible for…

    I serve as the executive officer of the troop. As such:
    Maintains policies and coordinates efforts of assistant Scoutmasters.
    Assists in conducting jamboree promotion rallies and in recruiting individual Scouts to
    attend the jamboree.
    Leads participants in pre-jamboree training.
    Works through assistant Scoutmasters, senior patrol leader, and patrol leaders to ensure fulfillment of their duties. Accompanies troop to and from the jamboree.
    Is personally responsible for the health, safety, and morale of troop.
    By example, serves as a role model for others to follow.
    Is responsible at all times for the proper behavior and conduct of the members of troop.
    Receives a report from the senior patrol leader on bed check each evening after taps and reports those present, accounted for, or missing to the designated subcamp staff member.
    Cooperates with subcamp leadership at all times.

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    District Membership Chair, Aquehonga District (Staten Island)

    Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America

    - 4 years 1 month

    Children

    Responsibilities include working with BSA volunteers and professional staff to aid in recruiting new Scouts, retaining existing Scouts and administering process and policy to Staten Island's Scouting community.

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    Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 6; Staten Island

    Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America

    - 8 years 1 month

    Children

    Working directly with the youth of Troop 6, I help to train and guide boy leaders, work with other responsible adults to bring Scouting to boys, and use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.

    I am also Troop 6's High Adventure Committee Chair, seeking out and providing quality, program based adventures for our youth.

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    Cubmaster, Pack 6

    Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America

    - 4 years

    As the Cubmaster of Pack 6 I was responsible for:

    * Conducting the pack program which includes leading the monthly Pack meeting, with the help of the other leaders.
    * Guiding, supporting, motivating, and inspiring the other adult leaders and making sure that they receive training for their positions.
    * Making sure the age based Cub Scout dens are functioning well.
    * Planning the den and pack programs with the help of the other leaders.
    * Coordinating the total Cub Scout…

    As the Cubmaster of Pack 6 I was responsible for:

    * Conducting the pack program which includes leading the monthly Pack meeting, with the help of the other leaders.
    * Guiding, supporting, motivating, and inspiring the other adult leaders and making sure that they receive training for their positions.
    * Making sure the age based Cub Scout dens are functioning well.
    * Planning the den and pack programs with the help of the other leaders.
    * Coordinating the total Cub Scout program for the pack.
    * Helping recruit den leaders and coaches.
    * Establishing and maintaining good relationships with Boy Scout Troops.

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    Den Leader - Pack 6

    Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America

    - 4 years 10 months

    Children

Projects

  • The World Championship Pinewood Derby at Times Square

    The World Championship Pinewood Derby occurs annually in the heart of Times Square, where Scouts from as far away as California come to race to capture the title of World Pinewood Derby Champion!

    As Event Chair, I led a team of 60+ volunteer staff towards the goal of creating a one-of-a-kind event for almost 250 youth and their families. The logistics of hosting this event in Times Square is truly extraordinary, and given the six month ramp up period the team did an amazing job at…

    The World Championship Pinewood Derby occurs annually in the heart of Times Square, where Scouts from as far away as California come to race to capture the title of World Pinewood Derby Champion!

    As Event Chair, I led a team of 60+ volunteer staff towards the goal of creating a one-of-a-kind event for almost 250 youth and their families. The logistics of hosting this event in Times Square is truly extraordinary, and given the six month ramp up period the team did an amazing job at putting together this event.

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  • Event Chair for the Annual Scouting Program Launch

    - Present

    The Program Launch is an annual Scouting program kickoff event, where Scout leaders can obtain a multitude of information and program ideas to take back to their Packs, Troops and Crews.

    In my capacity as Event Director, my team and provide the adult scouting community with hands-on demonstrations, a large vendor midway, an array of breakout sessions and a lunchtime networking event which will help to enable Scouters to plan activities throughout the Scouting year.

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  • The Big Apple Jambo

    The Big Apple Jambo was a multi-day camping event for over 1,700 youth that was held at Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island, New York. This event, the first citywide camping festival of its kind since 2000, featured a Cub Scout Carnival, Boy Scout and Venturing high adventure activities, marquee shows for all, and a challenging obstacle course.

    As Vice Chair, my responsibilities included administration of the various branches of the event, including Logistics, Program, Administration…

    The Big Apple Jambo was a multi-day camping event for over 1,700 youth that was held at Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island, New York. This event, the first citywide camping festival of its kind since 2000, featured a Cub Scout Carnival, Boy Scout and Venturing high adventure activities, marquee shows for all, and a challenging obstacle course.

    As Vice Chair, my responsibilities included administration of the various branches of the event, including Logistics, Program, Administration and Staff Development, Marketing and Public Safety as well as providing collaborative points to insure that the different branches worked together with the single purpose of creating an amazing experience for the 7 to 17 year old Scouts who attended.

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