Farewell Denise

Over 60 of Denise Dawydko's Scouting friends gathered to wish her well as she retired after 25 years of sevice to youth. Scouters across the Upper Peninsula from Pickford to Ontonagon and Calumet to Iron Mountain to Escanaba gathered at the First Methodist Church in Marquette to show their appreciation for her enthusiastic and cheerful service and friendship. She received tributes that expressed that she was much more than the Trading Post manager, she was a mentor, a cheerleader, a comforter, and a friend to all she talked with.

Denise was presented with a charm bracelet and many other mementos.

Thanks to Barb Dupras and the Mighty, Mighty Hiawathaland Women who planned and put on the event.

Scouting is Cool

Tiger Cubs from Pack 510 in Kingsford pose during a break at the Cub Winter Games in Menominee Iron Range District. Kelly Bruns reports a good time had by all.

Globetrotter Fans

The Globetrotters came to Marquette and had a discount for Scouts, many of whom took advantage of the opportunity. Here is Susan and the boys from the pack at our church.

New Eagles in Harvey

James Shearer, Joseph Compton, and Bridger Cherry were happy and proud to see their names added to the Eagle Scout plaque for Troop 370 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Harvey. James's project was collection of eye glasses in support of the Lions Club's program of eye glass distribution to needy people. James constructed a trail and handicapped campsite at the Chocolay Township marina. Bridger's project was rebuilding a dock at the same location.

Youth Citizen- Jordan Smith

The Marquette Rotary Club annually recognizes a Youth Citizen along with other community leaders. It was a privilege for me to make the presentation to Jordan Smith, a Life Scout who is 2 merit badges away from Eagle and the Senior Patrop Leader for Troop 360. In addition to his Scouting, he is an outstanding student and musician. He is the coach for a middle school Lego Robotics team that advanced to the state competition and a volunteer at his church.

I have not been posting much because I keep forgetting my camera, not because there have not been things happening. The OA Winter Conference at Rapid River was a good time to visit with the OA brotherhood. Chris LaMarche of Troop 473 in Gladstone had an impressive Court of Honor this month in the beatiful sanctuary of Memorial United Methodist Church.