2. Adult Recognition

3. Thanks to you, our boys... are more confident... are better citizens... learn life skills... have fun! without you, they would not

4. Why We Recognize Adults Keep Volunteers –When people feel appreciated and important, they are more likely to feel connected to the program and continue their involvement. Advance Program Excellence –People working toward specific awards improves scouting Sets the Example –Part of leadership is recognizing efforts –Inspires others to join your team

5. Unit Recognitions Boy delivered –SPL –Eagle Candidates Public Recognitions –Group Emails –Court of Honors –Committee Meetings Remember little contributions –Outing Drivers –Event Helpers –Refreshment Suppliers

6. Scouter of the Year Award To Honor Service from January 1st to December 31st, 2014 Deadline for submission: March 30th, 2015 Committee Chairman Committee Member Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster Varsity Coach Asst. Varsity Coach Venture Crew Advisor Venture Crew Associate Advisor Chartered Organization Representative

7. District Award of Merit The nominee’s service with the district and/or council is to be taken into consideration A nominee must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both. Note: The nature and value of “noteworthy service to youth” may consist of a single plan or decisions that contributed vitally to the lives of large numbers of youth or it may have been given to a small group over an extended period of time. Deadline for submission: March 30th, 2015

8. Unit Leader Award of Merit Be a currently registered Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Coach, or Advisor who has served in that position at least 18 continuous months. Meet the training requirements for the registered position. Distribute a printed or electronic annual unit program plan and calendar to each family in the unit. Have a leader succession plan in place. Effectively use the advancement method so that at least 60 percent of the unit’s youth have advanced at least once during the last 12 months. Cultivate a positive relationship with the chartered organization. Project a positive image of Scouting in the community.

9. Scout Leader Training Award Complete “TRAINED” training for any Boy Scout leader position. Complete at least two years as a registered adult leader Attend a university of Scouting (or equivalent), or attend at least four roundtables (or equivalent) during each year Participate in an annual troop planning meeting in each year Serve as an adult leader in a troop that achieves at least the Bronze level of Journey to Excellence in each year Give primary leadership in meeting at least one troop Journey to Excellence objective in each year Participate in at least one additional training event at the council, area, region, or national level during the two years.

10. Scouter Key Award Complete at least three years of tenure as a within a five-year period Individual Requirements for: Scoutmaster, Venturing Advisor, Skipper, Varsity Coach District Committee District Commissioner Roundtable Commissioner Unit Commissioner

11. Scoutreach Service Awards George Meany Award - AFL-CIO union members James E. West Fellowship Award - gifts of $1,000+ William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award – organizers of new Scouting units Whitney Young, Jr. Service Award - service for youth from rural or low-income Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award - service for Asian American youth ¡Scouting...Vale la Pena! Service Award - service for Hispanic American/Latino youth Community Organization Award - represents an award presented by some other community organization for significant service to scouting.

12. Additional Awards of Merit William H. Spurgeon III Award –Council recognition for individuals in the Exploring program Silver Beaver Award –Council recognition for distinguished service Silver Antelope Award –Regional recognition for outstanding service Silver Buffalo Award –National Recognition for extraordinary service