([ Portland],[Or],[05/17/04])—Local youth mentor Patricia West of Lake Oswego will be presented a prestigious volunteerism award on June 1, 2004 at a special recognition ceremony in her honor.
The Silver Beaver Award, to be presented to West, is the top award that a local Boy Scout council can bestow upon a volunteer mentor. Recipients are selected by confidential nominations of adult peers, and only one award may be presented for every 60 troops, making it a prominent honor.
Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor West and other outstanding mentors at the council’s annual Court of Honor on June 1, 2004 at Rex Putnam High School Auditorium in Milwaukie.
West , who lives in Lake Oswego, has been involved in the Scouting program for 11 years as a leader and has been instrumental in furthering the Scouting program in her area, bringing youth to Scouting through proper adult training, encouragement, and by being a positive mentor. West is to be honored for her dedication to youth, and for the time and energy she expends in the interest of education of young people.
“Since it was organized in 1910, Scouting has been dedicated to providing a fun, educational program for youth that instills values, healthy living, character development and lifelong learning,” said Ron Garland, Scout Executive. “This mentor continues to provide outstanding service to youth, communities, and families.”
Membership in the Boy Scouts continues to be strong. Locally, Cascade Pacific Councilhas over 15,000 adult mentors helping shape the lives of over 35,000 youth associated with its programs. Those desiring information about Scouting programs for youth may find it online at www.cpcbsa.org or by contacting the council office at 503-226-3423.
Photograph of award recipient available by contacting Jim Hill (contact information above).
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