District Award of Merit Recipients 

2008 - John Lee, George Tucker, Craig Gross, Miriam Olynick

Awarded by the District Commissioner staff to a Commissioner who has rendered outstanding service to units.

Awarded to registered Scouters who have performed above and beyond what is expected of a Leader at the unit level in helping to provide a quality program for Cub Scouts.

Awarded to registered Scouters who have performed above and beyond what is expected of a Leader at the unit level in helping to provide a quality program for Venturers.

The Scoutmaster Award of Merit may be earned by a Scouter who meets the following requirements: Be a currently registered Scoutmaster who has served in that position for at least 18 months. Have achieved the Quality Unit Award at least once during his period of service. Have completed Boy Scout Leader Fast Start and Scoutmaster Fundamentals or equivalent. Have a record of proper use of the Boy Scout advancement program, resulting in a majority of his Boy Scouts attaining the First Class rank. Have a record of: Development of boy leadership through the patrol method. Positive relations with the troop's chartered organization. An extensive outdoor program including strong summer camp attendance. A positive image of Scouting in the community. A troop operation that attracts and retains Boy Scouts.