Thursday, September 16, 2010

The Leader's Leader- Dr. Don Fitch

Council President Don Miller presents Dr. Don Fitch of Troop 411 with the certificate as the Hiawathaland Council's Hall of Leadership recipient. The Hall of Leadership is a project of the 100th Anniversary Committee to recognize outstanding leaders in Scouting. Nationally, over 7000 leaders were nominated. In the Hiawathaland Council, there were 17 nominees of which 12 were selected for national competition. Dr. Fitch was one of 300 selected nationally.

Don began as a Scout leader with Troop 411 of Escanaba in the early 1970s and has continued serving since then. Over 40 young men earned the Eagle Award under his leadership including his 3 sons. He had been very involved in Woodbadge training, Philmont treks, and the Mackinac Island Scout Service Troop. He is an exemplary Scouter in every way.

Tom and Jackson report

Before the recent Court of Honor at Troop 411, Tom Conine (left) and Jackson Ciofu enthusiastically spoke about their experiences serving on the staff of the National Jamboree. Tom was with the service corps and Jackson staffed the Technology Quest.