Egg Harbor Township Mayor Paul Hodson was the featured speaker on October 21 at the weekly Monday night meeting of the ACS Boy Scout Troop 389 and Cub Scout Pack 389. The mayor shared some of his personal life story and what motivated him to seek the office of mayor.
The 21 scouts and their leaders had the opportunity to engage the mayor in a wide-ranging and lively question-and-answer session. Some of the questions included — what is your favorite part of being mayor, what do the Township taxes pay for, were you ever a Boy Scout, and why does not Egg Harbor Township have a post office.
Cubmaster Carrie Jorgenson said meeting with the mayor helped some of the scouts earn one of their merit badge and achievement requirements — learning about what it means to be a good citizen and leader in your community.
For more information about Scout Troop 389 and Cub Pack 389, which meet Mondays at 7 p.m. in the After-Care annex building, contact Cubmaster Carrie Jorgenson at 609-289-1489. Atlantic Christian School is the charter organization that established the Pack and Troop in 2005.
Photos by Michelle Stella