Bert Bender, Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster of St. Roch’s Troop 98 and Chief of Shawnee Lodge, Order of the Arrow, received the Vigil Honor, the highest award given in Scouting’s Camping Brotherhood.
The award was presented to Bert for his outstanding service to the scouting program. He has been Campmaster for several West District Camporees and is currently a member of the district Committee. Bert has served as Chapter Secretary and Chief, served on the Famous Eagle Camp Staff for two years and was Order of the Arrow coordinator there last year. He also served on the J.L.T.C. staff for two years.
Originally published in The Paper, February 1976.
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