Historical October 1981 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Hugh Bender, an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 98, received the Order of the Arrow National Distinguished Service Award at the bi-annual meeting of the University of Texas at Austin on Aug. 14, 1981.
The award is the highest recognition of the Boy Scouts of America’s Honor Camping Society and is given for outstanding service at the sectional, regional, and national levels. Only one other person from the St. Louis Area Council has received this award, namely Hugh’s brother Bert. Hugh has served as Chapter, Lodge, and Sectional chief and ran training sessions at two national bi-annual meetings.
A senior at St. Louis University, Hugh is an active promoter and participant in Ultimate Frisbee, when not working for UPS.
David Stanton, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 98, received his Eagle Award at a Court of Honor at St. Roch’s on Sept. 9, 1981.
The Eagle is the highest rank a Scout can attain. Mr. Hugh Bertsch presented the award for the St. Louis Area Council.
In addition to the usual scouting experiences, David served as Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 98 and in 1980 attended Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico.
David is a graduate of University City High School where he was a member of the Chess Club and the Marching Band. David, a National Merit Scholar Finalist, now attends Stanford University.
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Hugh Bender, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 98. The Paper, October 1981, page 5. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Paper, October 1981.
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