CONFIDENTIAL RECORD SHEET REGI STRATI ON SERVI CE . BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Council No.: 643 Date: March 13, 1990 Full Name: John Rosenguist Social Security Number: (not available) Address: -- City: New York State: NY Zip: 10029 Date of Birth: September, 1926 Approximate Age: 63 Religion: Catholic Nationality, American Occupation: Accountant - Board of Education Education: Unknown Weight: 180 Height: 5 feet 10 inches Race: White Color of hair: Silver/White Color of eyes: Pale Blue Outstanding characteristics of interests: Twitching right Married or Single: Single Children: Spouse's Name: Scouting Connections: Charter Representative Chartered Organization: Holy Agony Catholic Church Unit No. Pack/Troop/Post 687 City: New York State: NY Position: C.R. Date registered: January 31, 1991 Special Recognition: Suspended or denied registration for following reasons: Alleged Sexual abuse (see attached sheet) SPECIFY THE FACTS WHICH LEAD YOU TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OE REGISTRATION INCLUDING HOW THE INFORMATION CAME TO THE ATTENTION, AND LIST ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (STATE ONLY KNOWN FACTS, NOT RUMOR, CONJECTURE OR SPECULATION): . <5 :z signed Scout.Executive . JHFIDENTHL ?T?gounci1 NOV 20 I990 JOSEPH ANGLIM MAR 28 1990 F. STARON CONFO18765 A November 26, 1990 Mr. wiliiam Su1}ivan Scout Executive Manhattan Area Counc11, No. 643 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL SUBJECT: JDHH ROSEHQUIST Dear wi11iam: Thank you for the detai1ed informatfion sent concerning the above Scouter. This case has been reviewed with our attorney and is now on our permanent Ineligible Vo1unteer Fi1e. Sincere1y, Pan} Ernst, Director Registration and Statistica1 Service eka fg;_r CH-E cc: Northeast Region NOV 2 <3 1990 ERIN URILEY CONFO18766 April 5, 1990 FOR FILE fir. Hillian Sullivan Scout Executive Manhattan Area Council, No. 643 Greater New York Council PERSONAL Afib CONFIDEKIIAL SUBJECT: JOEK RGSEKQUIST Bear $51.11: Thank you for the material you recently sent concerning the above named individual. This is most helpful as we start a file which will lead to tefiusal of future registration. we wuuli like to have the outcome of the legal action, once it has been completed related to the sodomy charges. we know these take some time, but once this has been through the legal system the outcome will be most important for our file. Thanks for your help in protecting the youth of America. Sincerely, Paul Ernst, Director Registration Service jf cc: Richard Xuffino, Scout Executive Co. 640 Northeast Region CONFO18767 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Greater New York Councils Mr. Paul Ernst, Director Registration and Statistical Service Boy Scouts of America National Office 1325 West walnut Hill Lane P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL ROSENQUIST Dear Paul: I just received the official indictment from the Supreme Court of the State of New York against John Rosenquist for Sodomy in the Third Degree. On July 27, 1990, Mr. Rosenquest was tried and found guilty of the lesser included offense of an attempt to commit the crime of sodomy in the third degree. On September 13, l990, Mr. Rosenquist was sentenced to the term of probation three years and to enroll in any program recommended by the probation department. Enclosed is a copy of the official miscellaneous certificate No. 6061 signed by the county clerk and clerk of the Supreme Court, New York County. I hope this suffices for your records. Sinc rely, if" illiam T. Sullivan Scout Executive Manhattan Council Richard M. Ruffino Lyle Antonides Charles Ball 3-13 Hudson Street, New York, I001-L-1388 (213) 0 FAX: (312) 342-3630 CONFO18768 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK MISCELLANEOUS CERTIFICATE NO6081 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK on for "If" against IIST No. md 23, 19 I. NORMAN GOODMAN, County Clerk and Clerk of the Supreme Court, New York County, do certify that it appears from an exmninadon of the Records on file in this office. that C31 97, 4-5.18 fc'.3.t'1r.' of tho ?..itJ 5 .717: .- .. C: gphorg *vTnD 4.) 'g -01 -o.L415713, 75In': IN WITNESS VVHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my orficial Seal this "day FEE FOR OFFICIAL USE County Clerk and Cleric of me Supreme New York County. CONFO18769 Dctaber 10, 139" Hr. William Sullivan Scout Executive Area Council, flc. 5&3 Greater flew York Council P"9S0flaL JVD SUBJECT: JOHN R95ERQUIST individual. 52 received a newspaper clipping Era: you indicating that he had been arrested and charged with sodomy. have not heard from you for quite some tine, concarning the above named we hope by now the legal action has been completed. fie need this for car file, so we can make cettaia wa have complete substantiation cf all charges, which_wil lead us to be able to refuse registration anywhere in the country. I "Hanks for your help in this aatter. Sincerely, Paul Ernst Director 0 bgfi Registration and Statistical Service .. (f?3 be cc: Richard Ruffian, Scout Executive Co. 640 Lyle Antonides, Director of Field Service Co. 540 Charlie Ball, Region CONFO1 8770 MANHATTAN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA A March 13, 1990 TO: PAUL ERNST, DIRECTOR, REGISTRATIONS, SUBSCRIPTIONS AND STATISTICAL SERVICE FROM: WILLIAM T. SULLIVAN, SCOUT EXECUTIVE, MANHATTAN COUNCIL SUBJECT: JOHN ROSENQUIST On Tuesday, March 13, l9 lice Department notified our office that father of Scout- -- of Troop 687, Manhattan, had filed a formal complaint of sexual abuse against Charter Representative, John Rosenquist of Pack and Troop 687. i In response to the allegations the formal Appendix letter was hand delivered by myself, as Scout Executive and witnessed by Field Director, William L. McLaughlin on March 13, 1990, at 3:40 p.m. to Mr. Rosenquist at his place of employment along with a refund check for his registration, suspending him from all activities with the Boy Scouts of America. on the evening of March 13, 1990, I met with the Scout, en an and his fatheJ--, to confirm the incid offer the Boy Scouts' extreme apology for the incident occurring. we met at the Scout's home. District Executive, Angel Concepcion was present during the meeting. I also offered the option that ling is available through the National office for both Wand his family and agreed to he in contact with the family on a regular basis. On the morning of March 14, 1990, I met with the Pastor Father Francisco Irurtia of the Holy Agony Church, New York City to discuss the matter and convince the Troop Committee to move the Scouting program forward. Mr. Rosenquist was expected to be arrested on March 14, 1990 and charged with sexual misconduct to a minor. A full investigation by the Police Department is being conducted. cc: Richard M. Ruffino Terry L. Schwarck CONFO18771 March l3, 1990 Mr. John Rosenquist New York, NY 10035 Dear Mr. Rosenquist: After careful review, we have decided that your registration with the Boy Scouts of America should be suspended. We are therefore compelled to request that you sever any relations you may have with Boy Scouts of America. A refund of your registration fee is enclosed. You should understand that BSA membership registration is a privilege and is not automatically granted to everyone who applies. We reserve the right to suspend registration whenever there is a concern that an individual may not measure up to the high standards of membership the Boy Scouts of America seeks to provide for American youth. If you wish to have this decision reviewed, please write to me within 60 days of the date of this letter, explaining your version of the facts supporting your claim that your registration as a BSA member should be granted or reinstated. Sincerely yours, John A. Catsimatidis President Manhattan Council JAC/ddw Enclosure CONFO18772 A 51.. Vi.) -- the allegedattaclt to his .Fa- therswho tiorified police.' ,3 1 - 5:7, Sodomfi charge for Scout aide A Boy Scout troop coordi- nator who works for an East Harlem school district was arrested and charged last night with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy. police said. John Rosenquist. 63. of E. 105th St.. an administrative associate for District 4. on E. 117th St., was charged with sodomy and endangering the welfare of a child after turn- ing himself in to the Manhat- tan South public morals squad at 9:30 pm. Rosenquist allegedly sodo- mized the boy in his apart- ment early Monday. The 14-year-old, who was to have attended a hockey game in Connecticut with Rosen- quist Monday night. reported CONFO18773 I- - A 7 . I R1: unsmn . COUNCIL 'm PHom NO: On-Line Batch CALLER: 4 POSIITION: 4 4 TY1.PE VETERANS CREDIT REGISTRATION DEBIT PROGRAM CODE UNIT 5' 'i'1iAi&sr4ITTAi. RENEWAL DATE /?flg?di at' W0 ;m "/it 036 r?wfi' SOLUTION: 7&2) -rAd4;h44'Z gum..1 CONFO18774 4.4..32CONFO18775 Fr" 005803 0 0Y SCOUTS 0F AMEHIC - A No. Date Q0 REFER TO YOUR TRANSMITTAL REPORT NO. i . NOTICE DEBIT NOTICE Unit No. Term Ci unit additional enrollment months Ci Unit charter tee of $20. Received Required 3 multiple 7 Ci Leaders each. Received Required transfer rnuitiple Members Received Required 5 transfer Ci Members Leaders listed on transmittal form on application Transfers must pay $1 each. Renewal date given We have C1 Not on transmittal report Ci Duplicate entry No application received Q, 5A6 C1 Correction made per your letterlteleP'\one call K4 .. LN No answer to our detective registration telephone inquiry i?Fide\ ageg Cl incomplete address Ci Name missing Cl Returning Term Cl' Paid subscriptions; listed subscriptions. Received Required 5 r' months incorrect fees: subscriptions. 8 Back issues are not available. Cl Please check attached copy. Pay credit or return with copy of the roster showing corrections needed. Ptease add or subtract the amountts) indicated on your next transmittal in the proper column(s) and return the original. Unit Charter Fee 5 Explorer 8 Tiger Cub 55 Career Awareness Explorer 5 Cub Scout 8 Leader 5 Boy Scout Boys' Life Varsity Scout 5 Total 5 Unit Charter Fee Explorer Tiger Cub Career Awareness Explorer '7 0" Cub Scout Leader - Boy Scout Boys' Life do" Varsity Scout Total CONF018776 MANHATTAN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA A March 13, 1990 TO: CHARLES D. BALL, REGIONAL DIRECTOR FROM: WILLIAM T. SULLIVEN, SCOUT EXECUTIVE, MANHATTAN COUNCIL SUBJECT: JOHN On Tuesday, March 13, 1990, the New York Police Department office that --, father of Scout - of Troop 687, Manhattan, had filed a formal complaint of sexual abuse against Charter Representative, John Rosenquist of Pack and Troop 687. 1 In response to the allegations the formal Appendix letter was hand delivered by myself, as Scout Executive and witnessed by Field Director, William L. McLaughlin on March 13, 1990, at 3:40 p.m. to Mr. Rosenquist at his place of employment along with a refund check for his registration, suspending him from all activities with the Boy Scouts of America. On the evening of March 13, 1990, I met with the Scout, --, and his father to confirm the incident and offer the Boy Scouts' extreme apology for the incident occurring. we met at the Scout's home. District Executive, Angel Concepcion was present during the meeting. I also offered the option that counseling is available through the National office for both and his family and agreed to be in contact with the family on a regular basis. On the morning of March 14, 1990, I met with the Pastor, Father Francisco Irurtia of the Holy Agony Church, Street, New York City to discuss the matter and convince the Troop Committee to move the Scouting program forward. Mr. Rosenquist was expected to be arrested on March 14, 1990 and' charged with sexual misconduct to a minor. A full investigation by the Police Department is being conducted. cc: Richard M. Ruffino Terry L. Schwarck CONFO18777 1 CONFIDENTIAL RECORD SHEE . REGISTRATION SERVICE BOY scours or AMERICA Council No.: 643 Date: March 13, 1990 Full Name: John Rosenquist Social Security Number: (not available) Address -- City: New York State: NY Zip: l0O29 Date of Birth: September, 1926 Approximate Age: 63 Religion: Catholic Nationality, American Occupation: Accountant -- Board of Education Education: Unknown weight: 180 Height: 5 feet 10 inches Race: white Color of hair: Silver/White Color of eyes: Pale Blue Outstanding characteristics of interests: Twitching right Married or Single: Single Children: Spouse's Name: a Scouting Connections: Charter Representative Chartered Organization: Holy Agony Catholic Church Unit No. Pack/Troop/Post 687 City: New York State: NY Position: C.R. Date registered: January 31, 1991 Special Recognition: Suspended or denied registration for following reasons: Alleged Sexual abuse (see attached sheet) SPECIFY THE FACTS WHICH LEAD YOU TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF REGISTRATION INCLUDING HOW THE INFORMATION CAME TO THE ATTENTION, AND LIST ATTECHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (STATE ONLY KNOWN FACTS, NOT RUMOR, CONJECTURE on SPECULATION): 'signed fig/J Sjpufi Executive 7' Council CONFO18778 March l3, 1990 Mr. John Rosenquist New York, NY Dear Mr. Rosenquist: After careful review, we have decided that your registration with the Boy Scouts of America should be suspended. we are therefore compelled to request that you sever any relations you may have with Boy Scouts of America. A refund of your registration fee is enclosed. You should understand that BSA membership registration is a privilege and is not automatically granted to everyone who applies. We reserve the right to suspend registration whenever there is a concern that an individual may not measure up to the high standards of membership the Boy Scouts of America seeks to provide for American youth. If you wish to have this decision reviewed, please write to me within 60 days of the date of this letter, explaining your version of the facts supporting your claim that your registration as a BSA member should be granted or reinstated. Sincerely yours, John A. Catsimatidis President Manhattan Council JAC/ddw Enclosure CONFO18779 1 '/17 Sodomy charge for side A Boy Scout troop coordi- nator who works for an East Harlem school district was arrested and charged last night with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy. police said. John Rosenquist. 63. of E. 105th St, an administrative associate for District 4. on E. 117th St., was charged with sodomy and endangering. the weli'are of a child after turn- ing himself in to the tan South public morals squad at 9:30 p.m. Rosenquist allegedly sodo- mized the boy in his apart- ment early Monday. The 14-year-old. who was to have attended a hockey game in Connecticut with Rosen- quist Monday night. reported the alleged' attack to his l'a- I 'z .. CONFO1 8780