Several outstanding scout leaders were recently recognized at the annual recognition dinner of the Ma-Has-Kah District. The District Light Bulb Award was presented to Craig Hathcock, Gallatin, for his leadership as District Commissioner and Woodbadge.
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Dean Sager, Trenton, was presented the District Award of Merit, the highest recognition for the district. Mr. Sager has been involved in scouting for over 50 years, and has served as the scoutmaster for Troop 97 as well as numerous positions within the district. He is a member of the Tribal Council of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Life time service awards were presented to Kevin Bailey and Dean Sager, both from Trenton. They have been active in scouting since the 1960’s
The District Spark Plug award was presented to Clark Israel, Pleasant Valley, for his fundraising efforts. Unit Spark Plug awards were presented to Heather Chapman for Pack 120 in Chillicothe, Kent Peterson from Troop 120 in Chillicothe, and Holly Sims, Juanita Jinks, Bob Beaty, and Jerry Mossberg from Pack 183 in Bethany.
Journey to Excellence awards were presented to Pack and Troop 120 in Chillicothe; and Troops 97 and 99 from Trenton. The full Family of Scouting award was presented to Units 98 and 120.
The dinner was hosted by Pack 183 and Troop 100 of Bethany and held at the First Christian Church. Jeff Wagner served as the dinner chair and presented the “Golden Skillet” award to Troop 120 for having the largest attendance.
The dinner marked the final activity for the Ma-Has-Kah District, which was established in 1953. The executive board of the Pony Express Council has recently approved the redrawing of district lines to better reflect the changing demographics within the 18 counties that comprise the Council. A contest is being held to select the name of the new district.