March1, 2014 ~ Dad's Silver Beaver Award
Dad was awarded with the Silver Beaver. According to the internet, "Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council.[1] The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it." They held a nice dinner and dad invited the whole family and grandma and grandpa came into town for it. It was a nice occasion to award my dad for all the hard work he has done over the years.
Everyone that was awarded the award got a little biography in the program and here is what Dad's biography stated. "Steven, an Eagle Scout, currently serves as a Relations Committee Member, His other positions in Scouting include Assistant District Commissioner, Institutional Head, Chartered Organization Representative, Assistant Varsity Coach and Merit Badge Counselor. He has revved his Duty to God Award. Steve has spearheaded the Friends of Scouting Drive the last six years and has raised over $320,000. He organized and executed a Little Philmont involving 47 Boy Scout packs and troops. Professionally, Steve currently serves as the Managing Director of the Horizon Surgery Center, as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor and Faculty Member at Touro Medical College and has served as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at St. Rose Hospitals. He has been award the Top Doctor Award from the International Association of Orthopaedics for 2013, Physicians Choice Award with Seven Magazine and Patients Choice Award. Although Steve has been very involved both in Scouting and the community, he considers his greatest accomplishment - marrying Cynthia Utley and being the proud father of seven children.
