2009.11.10
Salem man to be recognized at Boy Scout banquet Nov. 14
The Blue Ridge Mountains Council, Boy Scouts of America will be recognizing the 173 young men who have achieved the top rank of Eagle Scout this year. The Eagle Scouts provided 30,680 hours of community service as part of their Eagle Projects, dedicating their time and talents to churches, community centers, parks, and many others. This year's Eagle Class has been named in honor of volunteer Dennis Woolwine, from Troop 130 in Hardy, Virginia.
In addition to recognizing this year's class of Eagle Scouts, 7 volunteers will be presented with the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished and outstanding service to youth.
The Blue Ridge Mountains Council Annual Recognition Banquet will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Roanoke Sheraton Hotel from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations are $40 per person and the deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2009. To make a reservation, please e-mail helenef@bsa-brmc.org, or call 540.265.0656.
Silver Beaver Award Recipients:
William "Bill" E. Brown, Jr. (Salem)
Bill has been an exemplary Scouting volunteer and Leader for twenty years. Bill attends summer camp each year and enjoys facilitating high adventure activities. Mr. Brown is currently serving in his sixth year as an Executive Board Member.
Patrick J. "Pat" Costa (Fincastle)
Mr. Costa became an Assistant Scoutmaster in 1987, a role which he continues today. He has served for many years on a variety of Scout Committees. He is an active and faithful member of Tutelo Lodge. Mr. Costa will serve as Assistant Scoutmaster for the national Jamboree next year.
John Johnson (Roanoke)
John Johnson began his Scouting career as an adult, when he became an Assistant Scoutmaster. He has served in several roles, currently as Vice President/District Operation on the Executive Committee of the Council's Board.
Nancy McDaniel (Roanoke)
Mrs. McDaniel became active with Scouting in 2003. Since then, she has served in a wide variety of roles including Committee Chair, Commissioner, and instructor. Nancy currently serves as the Council's Cub Scout Activities Chair and Webelos Resident Camp Program Director.
Alfred "Fred" Anderson (Vinton)
Mr. Anderson has enjoyed a lifetime dedicated to Scouting. He has served on both the Advisory Board and the Executive Boards and was a member of the Claytor Lake Campaign Steering Committee. Today, he is as a member of the Council's Nominating Committee, Finance Committee, and the Chair of the Audit Committee.
Jerry "Smith" Chaney, Jr. (Martinsville)
Smith Chaney began Scouting at the Age of 7, and later earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Since then, he has served in many leadership roles, including Unit Leader, Charter Organization Representative, Committee Chairman, District Chairman and Chairman of the Claytor Lake Development Committee. He has served on the Council Executive Board for the last 8 years.
David "Dave" Clark (Danville)
Dave Clark began Scouting as a Cub Scout and eventually earned the rank of Life Scout. Dave has since served as an Advisor with a Post/Crew, as a Unit Commissioner, District Venturing Chairman, and many others. Mr. Clark has spent 40 summers as a member of a Boy Scout Camp Staff and over 30 years as a Professional with the Boy Scouts.
The Blue Ridge Mountains Council of the Boy Scouts of America includes 21 counties and eight cities in southwest and south central Virginia with council headquarters located in Roanoke, Virginia. The Council received the National Quality Council Award in 2008 for exceeding the goals established by the Boy Scouts of America.
Submitted by Marla Baker, Communications Specialist, Blue Ridge Mountains Council, Boy Scouts of America.
