Eagle Scout Alumni News | Special Summer NESA Newsletter


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MICHIGAN SCOUTING MY.SCOUTING EVENTS CAMPING

Fellow Alumni & Friends,

Greetings! We hope you are enjoying your summer! We saw many of our 2021 Eagle Scouts, Summit, & Quartermaster Award Recipients at both of our New Eagle Recognition Events. The events were held at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids and the Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi. We had outstanding participation from Eagle Scouts, Family, and Friends at both events.

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BUILDING CHARACTER CELEBRATION

GREATER CENTRAL & WEST MICHIGAN

On May 10th, we gathered to recognize our 2021 Eagle Scout and Summit Award Class led by Event Chairman John Schuring. What a great night! Our Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Carolyn Mast & Keegan Aerts. We cannot thank our sponsors enough for their continued support and partnership over the years!

Title Sponsor:
Meijer Foundation

Eagle Scout Sponsors:
JF Jandernoa Foundation

Silver Sponsors:
Foremost Graphics Group, Williams Kitchen & Bath, Dickenson Wright, Ferris State University, Dr. John Fox, America Legion, & L2 Advisors.

Key Note Speaker:
Jack Doles, Wood TV News 8 addressed the crowd, sharing about the importance of leadership development.

2021 Glenn and Melinda Adam Award Recipients:
Joseph W. Mazor

2021 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipients:
Dr. Martin Burg
Paul Kelly
Dr. David Eisler

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EAGLE RECOGNITION DINNER

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

On June 14th, Jim Huttenlocher and John Modetz as dinner co-chairman put together an outstanding in-person event. A huge shoutout to all members of the Eagle Dinner Committee for putting together an outstanding event. Thank you, Zach Damon, for being our Masters of Ceremonies for the evening. Zach is an Eagle Scout, Producer, and Host of Ann Arbor Tonight Late-Night Television Variety Show. Most importantly, this event would not have been successful without our Sponsors and Eagle Scout Mentors. Thank you for your generosity and continued support of Scouting here in Michigan.

Presenting Sponsor:
American Legion Department of Michigan

Distinguished Eagle Sponsor:
Modetz Funeral Home and Mercury Audio Video and Lighting

NESA Legacy of Distinction Sponsor:
Huttenlocher Group
Pendo Advisors
The Crawford Insurance Group
Brad Simmons
Don Ray
Dennis Pate
Chuck & Margy Truza
Eric Welsby

Summit Sponsor:
PWC

Silver Palm Sponsor:
Kaufman, Burns, & Wilcox
Joe Auito
Rotary Club of Rochester, MI
FLAME Heating & Cooling

Key Note Speaker:
Eagle Scout, Michael J. Thorp is an Author, Broadcaster, Media Consultant, & Public Speaker. Michael shared antidotes and words of encouragement from his over 60 years in Scouting.

2021 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipients:

Joseph Auito
Marshall Bullock
Bryan Bowers
Mike Hindelang
Dr. Bruce Maxim

2021 National Service Territory (NST) & Council Alumnus of the Year: Dave Ehrlich (NST 9)
Dennis Pate (Council)

We would also like to recognize Eagle Scout, Joe Auito for putting together an outstanding NESA Blue Water District (Port Huron Area) Merit Badge Day Event in the month of May. 60 Scouts participated and earned over 100 Merit Badges that day. Thank you, Merit Badge Counselors and Volunteers, for putting together a successful event.

If you have additional questions about our events, would like to become further involved in NESA, or if you are an Eagle Scout Alumnus curious about re-engaging in the Scouting program, please visit https://michiganscouting.org/eaglealumni/ for more information or to fill out a short contact form questionnaire.

Please see below for a few of our upcoming events. We hope you can join us.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tim Johnson
Chairman
Eagle Scout Alumni of Michigan

Mike Jedinak
Great Lakes Division

UPCOMING EVENTS

ON MY HONOR GALA - SEPTEMBER 20TH

The On My Honor Event is the Michigan Crossroads Council’s premier community-facing special event and serves as an annual highlight of Scouting programs for the public each year. In 2022, we are excited to celebrate Kenneth Braithwaite, Immediate Past Secretary of the Navy and US Ambassador to Norway and Brig. Gen Rolf Mammen, Commanding Officer, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base as they receive the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. Joining our distinguished award winners on stage will be The Honorable Rick Snyder, sharing a special presentation with those in attendance. The event program will be led by notable business leader, broadcaster, attorney, non-profit leader, and national dignitary John Akouri.

The event is attended by hundreds of community members from across Michigan with the purpose of hearing about the good works of local Scouting and providing an opportunity to support the important mission of the Boy Scouts of America. Highlights of the 2022 event include the rare Distinguished Eagle Scout Award presentation and hearing from a local Scout who will share their “Scouting Story.” Funds raised at the On My Honor Gala support tens of thousands in local Scouting programs. Reservations are required to attend. Tickets are no cost, but it should be advertised that there will be an ask for support of Scouting from the stage near the conclusion of the event and pledge cards will be distributed and collected.

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - SEPTEMBER 24TH

Eagle Scout Alumni of all ages across the state of Michigan are invited to participate in a free outdoor capstone event celebrating 50 years of the National Eagle Scout Association.

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, alumni are encouraged to join us at the Kensington Metropark Group Camp in Milford, MI for this golden anniversary event in conjunction with the largest Scouting camporee in Michigan in 2022.

Eagle Alumni can participate in this exclusive outing (held under a big-top tent) that includes lunch, speakers, networking and fellowship, historical memorabilia displays and sales, camporee activity tours, the opportunity to participate in supporting more than 1000 Scouts in an afternoon conservation service project, and the opportunity to witness the closing camporee show that evening.

Dress is the BSA Field Uniform (optional) or "camp casual" for those who don't have a BSA uniform. Attendees are encouraged to wear their Eagle Medal and/or Eagle Neckerchief, (with or without the full field uniform.)

Schedule:
Arrival/Doors: 11:00am

Lunch Service Begins:
11:30

Program:
Noon

Program Conclusion: 1:15pm
Service Project Begins: 1:30 PM (Optional)
Service Project Concludes: 4:00 PM (Optional)
Camporee Tours Begin: 1:30 PM
Camporee Tours End: 6:00 PM
Camporee Closing Show: Dusk (Optional)