([ Portland],[Or],[05/17/04])—Local youth mentors James Davis, Michael Dodds, Chuck Hatch, and Kenneth Garland of Vancouver will be presented prestigious volunteerism awards on June 1, 2004 at a special recognition ceremony in their honor.
The Silver Beaver Award, to be presented to Davis , Dodds, Hatch, and Garland, is the top award that a local Boy Scout council can bestow upon a volunteer mentor. Recipients are selected by confidential nominations of adult peers, and only one award may be presented for every 60 troops, making it a prominent honor.
Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor these gentlemen as well as other outstanding mentors at the council’s annual Court of Honor on June 1, 2004 at Rex Putnam High School Auditorium in Milwaukie.
All four of the mentors , who live in Vancouver, have been involved in the Scouting program for several years: Davis has been involved for 17 years, Dodds has been involved for 11 years, Hatch has been involved for 13 years, and Garland has been involved for 16 years. They have been instrumental in furthering the Scouting program in their area, bringing youth to Scouting through proper adult training, encouragement, and by being positive mentors. They are to be honored for their dedication to youth, and for the time and energy they expend in the interest of education of young people.
“Since it was organized in 1910, Scouting has been dedicated to providing a fun, educational program for youth that instills values, healthy living, character development and lifelong learning,” said Ron Garland, Scout Executive. “These mentors continue to provide outstanding service to youth, communities, and families.”
Membership in the Boy Scouts continues to be strong. Locally, Cascade Pacific Councilhas over 15,000 adult mentors helping shape the lives of over 35,000 youth associated with its programs. Those desiring information about Scouting programs for youth may find it online at www.cpcbsa.org or by contacting the council office at 503-226-3423.
Photograph of award recipient available by contacting Jim Hill (contact information above).
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