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Trip Ruckman Honored with the District Award of Merit

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Hugh B. “Trip” Ruckman, a long time Scouter and Karnes City community leader, has been selected to receive the District Award of Merit. Trip, who is an Eagle Scout, is being recognized by Mesquite District for his leadership in Scouting and service to the community. Mesquite District delivers Scouting to eight counties in South Central Texas.

Presently he is the registered Scouting COR for his Rotary Cub and helps with the Mesquite District Finance committee.  The committee helps provide support to the after school programs in Karnes City, Kenedy, Runge, and Stockdale. 

Mr. Ruckman led the Boy Scout Troop in Karnes City for 21 years where he served as Scoutmaster.

Boards that he has actively served on include the San Antonio River Authority, San Antonio River Foundation, and  the Lonesome Dove Foundation. Currently he is the Treasurer of the Karnes County Historical Society and is active with the Karnes City Rotary Club.

Trip served his country in the United States Navy where he had 24 years of active and reserve service.

Professionally he serves as the President and Chairman of the Board of Karnes County National Bank. 

The award will be presented to Mr. Ruckman at a meeting of the Karnes City Rotary Club. You can also congratulate Mr. Ruckman at kcnb1@kcnb.com.

 

 

 

 

Silver Beaver Nominations For 2020 Due December 22nd.

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What is a Silver Beaver? It is the highest recognition award that can be granted to a Scouter by a local Council. The Silver Beaver Committee does not view this award as a popularity award nor it is a step above the District Award of Merit for some Silver Beaver Honorees have never received this Award. The Silver Beaver Award is given for service in this Council. If you wish to nominate a Scouter for this award it should be on the basis of service to the Council or long time service to a district and/or a unit. Also, service in the community outside of Scouting is of importance for consideration.

The nomination must be on the form from the Council’s website. Please provide complete information such as the Scouters Service record.  A letter may accompany the form giving the reason for ones nomination of a Scouter (It should be only one page), however such a letter is not required for the Award.

The closing date for nominating a Scouter for this award is December 22, 2020. All nominations after this date will be held over for next year.

Please mail or drop nominations by the Council Office or they can also be emailed to Terry Ellis at terry.ellis@scouting.org.

 

NEW OAK TREE DISTRICT CHAIR ANNOUNCED

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The Alamo Area Council is proud to announce that Brandon Miller will be serving as the District Chairman for Oak Tree District. Brandon began serving in the position on June 15th.

Brandon has been a registered volunteer with several units in Kerrville. He served as the Cubmaster for Pack 1205 for ten years and is now an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 111.

He also serves as a Unit Commissioner in Oak Tree District and has completed Wood Badge and also has served on the staff of two Wood Badge Courses.

The District Chairman responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, and giving leadership for membership and financial growth in the District. They also work in developing program activities and also represents the District to the Council Executive Board.

Oak Tree District includes Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, and Medina counties.

Brandon is the EMS Coordinator for Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio.

 

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Grady Roberts Honored With The Award of Merit

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Grady Roberts, a long time Scouter and Pearsall community leader is being honored with the District Award of Merit by Mesquite District. Grady, who is an Eagle Scout and attorney is being recognized for his support of Scouting at his church and in Pearsall along with his civic service.

He presently serves as the Finance Chairman for Mesquite District of the Alamo Area Council, BSA. Mesquite District is composed of eight counties in South Central Texas.

Mr. Roberts is a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International, has served on his church council, and was the District Deputy Grand Master for Masons District 42. Also in Pearsall, he has served on the Hospital and Housing Authority Boards.

The District Award of Merit will be presented to Mr. Roberts at a meeting of the Pearsall Rotary Club.

If you would like to congratulate Mr. Roberts he can be emailed at grady@robertslawpllc.com

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Mesquite District Honors Two Scouters with the Award of Merit

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Mesquite District is honoring two of its Scouters with the District Award Award of Merit. Brenda Cowey and Dewey Barber are both being recognized with the highest award a District can bestow on a volunteer.

 

Brenda Cowey is very active working with youth in the Stockdale Area and has been a BSA volunteer for over seven years. She serves as the Cubmaster of Pack 137 and the Committee Chairman for Troop 118. Both units are very active and support the Alamo Area Council and Mesquite District by participating in most programs including Bear Creek Summer Camp and Day Camp.

She is also very active in other youth programs in Wilson County serving as a volunteer in 4H and coaching youth soccer.

 

Dewey Barber earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth. And has 11 years of volunteer service between the Calcasieu Council in Louisiana, Far East Council in Okinawa, and the Alamo Area Council.

He has served as the Membership Chairman for Mesquite District and currently is the District Commissioner. He has also been active with the OA in the Alamo Area Council and served as an Order of the Arrow Assistant Lodge Chief of Administration. He is also completed Woodbadge, Powderhorn, and has been honored with the Unit Leaders Award of Merit and the William Boyce Unit Organizer Award.

Dewey has an exceptional past service outside of Scouting having served his country through the US Army for 20 years.

 

The awards were selected from nominations by fellow volunteers finalized by the Mesquite District Advancement Committee consisting of Sami Jensen, and Chris and Richard Morris.

Due to the Covid 19 situation their awards will be presented at an appropriate time when groups start meeting again. If you would like to congratulate them in the meantime contact Brenda at becowey14@yahoo.com and Dewey at dewey.barber@yahoo.com.

 

And, CONGRATUALTIONS from the VOLUNTEERS of MESQUITE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

On My Honor – To Be Prepared: Conor Ferguson

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The Alamo Area Council is proud to announce the selection of a member of Troop 285 to be a recipient of a Meritorious Action Award. Conor Ferguson was honored  for his actions with the presentation of a Medal of Merit.

On January 4, 2019, Conor Ferguson, age 13, was returning to San Antonio with his grandfather, James Wallace, age 67, who was driving the car.As they exited the interstate onto a busy roadway, Mr. Wallace fell unconscious at the steering wheel. Conor immediately grabbed the steering wheel and although unable to reach the brake pedal, he steered the car away from other vehicles, onto the grass and finally against a wall to stop the car.

Two other drivers stopped and helped to move Mr. Wallace out of the car and administered CPR. Conor called his father to tell him what had happened and give his location then he called Emergency Services to give them the information.

Because of his ability to recognize the situation and remain calm, Conor successfully managed to maneuver a moving vehicle to a safe area and call for help.

Troop 285 is sponsored by Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas.

 

 

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