Anniversary Party for Pack, Troop, and Crew 370

The whole Scout family, Cubs, Boy Scouts, and Ventures along with family and alumni celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Scouting at the Latter Day Saints Church in Harvey with a Blue and Gold Banquet and Pinewood Derby Race. The older Scouts produced a DVD in which Scout alumni in the church shared their memories of Scouting in their youth. Whitney and Martha Johnson were recognized as the Marquette Ward Scout parents of the century for their commitment to Scouting and for being the parents of 9 Eagle Scout sons.

Webelos WOW

Pack 209 in Ontonagon had a great Blue and Gold Banquet highlighted by the graduation of 5 Webelos Scouts. Each of the Scouts earned all 20 of the Webelos Activity badges. WOW! Each was presented an arrow decorated to symbolize his journey through Cub Scouts and mounted on a board they made himself as a project for craftsman!

Report to the State House

The 10 Boy Scout Councils in Michigan were present for the Report to the State House. The program was coordinated by Senator Jason Allen (pictured with Nick, Harrry, and Conor) and Minority Leader Kevin Elsenheimer, both Eagle Scouts. Representatives Fred Miller, Jeff Mayes, adn James Bolger, also all Eagles, were among those on the committee that interviewed the Scouts in committee hearings.

Scouts were present as a Resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the BSA. The other picture shows Venture Scout Corky Wilson greeting Representatives after the resolution was passed.

A complete article and more photos are at http://www.upperpeninsula.biz./ Thanks to Craig Woerpel for his great media support.

Wyatt's a Winner!

Wyatt from Pack 130 in Newberry is an all around winner. He was the top Cub Scout Trails End Popcorn Salesman in Chippewa District and earned the family getaway overnight at the Holiday Inn Express in Sault Ste Marie. He also submitted a joke to Boys Life that was selected for publication. Way to go, Wyatt!

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.