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What is the Silver Beaver? Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. 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.
How do I nominate someone to receive the Silver Beaver?
Silver Beaver
Nomination Form
 The Sequoia Council Boy Scouts of America, acting through the National Court of Honor, is given the opportunity to present the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth. The award is presented to registered adults of exceptional character within the jurisdiction of the Sequoia Council for noteworthy service to youth. The award is limited to adults (over 21 years of age) who are currently registered volunteer Scouters. It cannot be presented posthumously. Any volunteer can make nominations for this award. An appointed Silver Beaver Committee makes the selection of the Silver Beaver recipients from the nominations received. The Council is allowed to recognize a specific number of volunteers for this award, which is then presented at the Annual Council Recognition Dinner. It is a general policy that no public announcement shall be made by the Council in advance of action by the National Court of Honor with reference to the names presented for consideration. Nominations should be processed without the knowledge of the nominee. To nominate someone for the Silver Beaver:
2010
2010
Kim Borgardt Kim is extremely active in Scouting in the Mt. Whitney District since 1993. She has served as Assistant Den Leader, Den Leader, Cubmaster, Webelos Den Leader, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chairman, Assistant Explorer Adviser; Explorer Committee Chair and Venturing Committee Chairman. In our Council, Kim has also served as a Unit Commissioner, District Roundtable Commissioner, District Committee Member and Chapter Advisor for the Order of the Arrow. She has been awarded the Cub Scouter Award, Scouter’s Training Award, Commissioner’s Arrowhead Honor, and College of Commissioner Science Doctorate Award. Kim received the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor in 2004 and received the Founders Award in 2007. ,
Dean ChristensenDean has a long history of Scouting in the Visalia Area. He has served as a Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 344; Committee Member and Associate Advisor for Crew 344, Assistant Varsity Coach for Team 344, Assistant Scoutmaster and eventually Scoutmaster for Troop 344. He has earned the Den Leader Award, Webelos Den Leader Award and the Cub Scouter Award. Dean completed Wood Badge in 2008 and continues to “Lead by Leaps and Bounds”. ,
Greg FergusonDean has been very active and an integral part of the continued success of the National Youth Leadership Training Course that is offered each year by our Council. His ability to assemble a dynamic core of both youth as well as adult trainers has led to our Council having one of the most successful youth training courses in its history. Greg earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1989 while living in the Philippines and is a third generation Eagle Scout. Greg was once offered the opportunity to play Pro Basketball in the Philippines but he declined that opportunity. His family eventually returned to California and Greg was able to attended Fresno City College and eventually earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. ,
Chris JohnsonGreg has many active years with Scouting, including his current role as an Associate Adviser with the Order of the Arrow. Greg enjoys coaching baseball, football, and basketball to elementary school age youth. He also served as the Council Centennial Camporall Committee Chairman in 2010 leading the largest Camporall in Council history. Chris has been an active member of his Church serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Elder’s Quorum Counselor, Bishopric Counselor, High Priest Group Leader, Secretary, Counselor in the Stake Young Men’s Organization and Stake Finance Clerk. ,
Scott MayChris has been active in Scouting for more than 20 years in a variety of positions. He has held the positions of Merit Badge Counselor, Unit Commissioner, District Commissioner, District Chairman, District Committee Member, Scoutmaster, and Friends of Scouting Coordinator. Chris enjoys shooting at the rifle range, traveling, model railroading and spending quality time with his family. Chris is probably least known for the fact that he designed the Fresno City College logo in 1968. That logo is still used to this day. Scott spent 7.5 years in the Army including a tour as a Company Clerk for the Infantry in Vietnam. Scott’s father and sister are also retired from the military. After he left the Army Scott had a twenty year career in Law Enforcement retiring in 2007 as a Lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Department. ,
Sheila MaskovichScott has been an active member of the scouting program for many years holding a variety of positions including, Pack, Troop, Team and Crew Committee Member, Pack, Troop, Team and Crew Charter Organization Representative, District Committee Member, and District Commissioner. Scott loves being a grandfather and enjoys providing child care for his youngest grandson. As a young woman Sheila enjoyed her time as Campfire Girl, and as a Blue Bird. She especially enjoys bike riding, and hiking particularly when she gets the opportunity to hike up Mt. Whitney or down the Grand Canyon. She enjoys doing community service whenever she can. She likes singing, watching old John Wayne movies and I Love Lucy reruns. ,
Ron O’RourkeSheila has many active years with Scouting, including her current role as a Sequoia Council Volunteer Day Camp Director. Sheila continues her involvement with Church committees and was a Seminary teacher for 11 years. Ron has many active years with Scouting, including his current role as a Sequoia Council board member and chair of the FOS advisory committee. Ron was a summer camp leader at Camp Chawanakee in 1977 and 1978. He served on the Scout O Rama committee from 1974 to 1976; he became Cubmaster for Pack 223 St. Anthony’s in Fresno in 1976 and later became Scoutmaster of Troop 223 from 1977 to 1980. Ron was the then Mono District chairman from 1978 to 1979. Ron continues his involvement with parish activities at St. Anthony’s and also serves on various Diocesen committees. ,
Richard SchneiderRon and Kathi are proud grandparents of 17 grandchildren. Richard has many active years with Scouting. He has served in many positions including, Merit Badge Counselor, Troop Committee Member, Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster, District Committee Member and most recently as District Chairman of the Thunderbird District. Richard has recently selected as a member of the Council Executive Board. He is still active with Troop 116 in Madera. He is highly organized, dependable, has a positive attitude and just a natural way about him that brings a group together to make each Scouting experience enjoyable. ,
Michael TellianRichard has been an active participant in the California Cadet Corp having held the position of State Executive Officer. He was awarded the California Commendation Medal in 2005 from the Military Department, State of California for his service from July 2002 through June 2005. Michael was active in Scouting as a youth earning his Eagle Scout Award in 1966 while a member of Troop 378 in Orosi. He served as the camp bugler at Camp Mirimichi at Huntington Lake and was a member of the Order of the Arrow “Tap Out” Team during his summers there. ,
Larry ThompsonAs an adult, Michael is enjoying a 34 year-career as an architect and is currently the president and one of the principal owners of Mangini Associates, Inc. Tellian-Parish-McLain. He has chaired the District Eagle Board of Review Committee from 1987 to 1995 and was honored with the District Award of Merit in 1988. He has served on the staff at Philmont Training Center for District Key 3 Training. Larry was also involved in the Future Farmers of America while he was attending High School in Santa Maria, where he earned the American Farmer Degree. He later attended and graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1990 earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology.
Larry has many active years with Scouting, including his current roles as a Cubmaster of Pack 4, Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 4, and Crew Advisor for Crew 4. Larry serves at the district level as well on the Advancement Committee where he organizes the Boards of Review for potential Eagle Scouts. 2000-2009
2009
David Cruz, Randy Fortel, Tim Escobedo, Ken Hatfield, John Kenney, Robert Laburada, Pat Meyers, Paul Nelson, Scott Olson, Katie Squire 2008 Steve Beecher, Edward Casey Jones, Bruce Smith, Jerry Thompson, Lloyd Thomurebr 2007 Mark Alson, James Dunn, Tom Haley, Ed Halverstadt, Tom Kidwell, Danial Peck, Mike Rankin, Yuki Stuartbr 2006 Dave Davis, Dan Doyle, Cheryl Nash, Phil Sage, Irene Switajewski, John Wrightbr 2005 Keith Backman, Mark Blomquist, Thomas E. Brockhouse, Dr. Tim Brox, David Engstrom, Daphne Ferguson, Mark Perrybr 2004 Chuck Duerksen, Jerry Lyles, Jack Rogers, Nita Wilsonbr 2003 Bill Gentry, Bob Glassman, Rene Nadon, Mark Peruch, Julie Scott, Jim Simonian, Ron Snedegarbr 2002 Wilbur “Bud” Breslin, John Dodson, Gerald Haworth, Scott Holm, Jim Mitchell, Pamela Pierce, Kerry Reynoldsbr 2001 Lori Heryford, Wayne Nash, Denise Netzley, Donald “Doc” Pierce, Jim Powell, Cyril Thompsonbr 2000 Robert Cardinal, Sherry Lynn Dees, Joe Gomez, James E. Lessenger MD, Alfred D. Stuart, Sr., , Francine Van Patten, Randall J. Zeebbr 1990-1999
1999
John Aldous, Robert Hodgkins, Fred Iverson, Georgia Johnson, Scott Moreland, Anthony Pete, Gerard Starkey 1998 Ed Boyle III, Larry Buckley, Richard Fosse, Al Gamino, Sharon Kissel, Tom Kuczynski, Dr. William Netzley, Tom Switajewski, Cathy Tantau 1997 Al Blumer, Larsen Boyer, Tim Bradford, Dr. Floyd Buchanan, John Garabedian, Jennifer McKinsey, Tony Ratkus 1996 Cary Biggert, Dr. David Crane, Masa Hanamaikai, Jim Maxwell, Alex Modesto 1995 Jess Andres, Jim Herrick, Brian Heryford, Charles McConnell, Gary Scherer 1994 Ruthanna Cadd, Ted Dilks, Mike Feist, Gary Jordan, Tom Lowe, Mike Powell, Chuck Stephenson, Francis Sullivan 1993 Don DeMate, Paul Gage, Dan Green, Fred Lewis, Everett Rose, Carol Sullivan 1992 Lou Birdwell, Ardith Eggman, Russ Kehn, Steve Vandel, Barbara Wingfield, Ken Wingfield 1991 Jim Daniels, Jerry Jones, Robert Jones, George McEwen, James McEwen, Milton Pringle, Joe Town 1990 Al Amrhein, Harold Boyer, Jean Davidson, Dave Hatch, Richard Pescosolido, Dee Slusser, Hugh Smythe, Marvin Steed 1980-1989
1989
Bill Chandler, Kent Cheeseborough, James Davidson, Gail Kaulfuss**, Bob Knudsen, Robert Line, Connie Prichard, Bettye Scherer, Dave Smith, Gene Tucker 1988 Paul Chapman, Jr., Fred Hall, C. R. Markwardt, Ed Munger, Chester Sease 1987 Richard Albert, Jeff Boswell, Gene Buchanan, Earl Houseman, Carl Lanford, Gary Renner, Ray Schaff, Frank Wright 1986 H. M. McCoy, Linda McEwen, Steve Rau, Bruce Spaulding, Kris Stuebner, Alfred Williams, Ken Wood 1985 Golden Andra, Conerd Frederickson, David Gilmore, Richard Herrinton, Randall Olson, Gene Reagan, Robert “Butch” Staples l984 Milton Forbes, June Krumpelman, Todd “Hoss” McNutt, John Roberto, Joyce Sears 1983 Rod Barnett, Alec Brown, W. Lynn Dredge, Jan Perkins***, John Reynolds, James Royall 1982 John T. Crowe, Donald L. Grant, Patti Horn, Dan Maxfield**, Bill Pritchard, George Reams, Bud Sears 1981 Henry Bethany, Kelly Black, Sidney B. Cox, Don Farris, Allan Fisher***, Jim Kellogg, Joan McLaughlin, Gary Van Sickle 1980 Bruce Borror, Dean Draper, Don MacGregor, Gordon Oakley, Jessie Ortiz, Janet Sharp*** 1970-1979
1979
Bert Evans, Lynn Green, Robert McLain, Dave McLelland, Dick Mehling 1978 Ralph Baraldi, Ed Deutschman, Bob Ludekens, Pat Oldham, William Saleh, Jr. 1977 Forrest Brown, Carlene Dowling, Ray Jerpe, John LaRue, Kay Welton 1976 M. J. “Buster” Allen, Frank L. Bennet, Robert Blackburn, Oliver Cox, Joan Lambert, Allen Mather, James McDaniel, John Munday, Stan Nakanishi, Ray Whitaker 1975 Ronald Allen, Alan C. Brown, Doyle Cardon, Marvin Cunningham, Frank Dowling, Wilma Henry, Floyd Howe, Russell Shervem 1974 Everett Ankney, George Berkovich, Betty Budge, Don Kirkpatrick, Don Lee, Don Moore, Harry Nagata, Mary Sullivan 1973 Gilbert Caswell, Russell Giffen, Ray Hensley, Fred Kunkleman, James Miller, Ken Preheim, Joyce Smith, Myrna Westcott* 1972 Frank Clark, Dorothy Halverstadt*, Frank Lerrigo, Allen Sanborn, Carl Stone, William Westcott 1971 Roy Austin, Frank Diener, Vern Jordan, Connie Kinsel, John Main, Janz Mynderup, Carol Netzley*, Robert Speck 1970 Merle Burns, Frank Harmon, Leonard Henthorn, Elden Hooper, Margaret Johnson*, William McCullough, Bernard Silvas 1960-1969
1969
Cliff Coe, Edwin Hansen, Carl Hinton, T. L. Isaacs, Robert Lewis, Willard Parks 1968 William Fossat, Dr. I. McDonald, Dr. J. Oldfield, George Teraoka, Jack Whittling, Wyman Yenter 1967 Lawrence Clawson, L. M. Cordrey, Verne Horton, Ira Landerman, Myrle Netzley, Warren Rankin 1966 Glenn E. Hendershott, Monsignor D. Kennan, Elmer N. Rau, Tom Shimasaki, Lawrence J. Smeds, Otto Stoebig 1965 William H. Baker, Archie Fries, Buel Hinton, Donald F. Jorgensen, Royal H. Sorenson, Judge M. Wingrove 1964 Norman Guerger, Robert Henry, Ray Noland, Elwin W. Peak, G. R. Ruddell, Frank Tara, Dr. K. H. Taira 1963 Frank Bergon, Fred Gilispey, Lee Halverstadt, Clovis Lantia, Evins Naman 1962 Rufus Branum, Earl E. Foley, Thomas Mott, L. L. Penfield, Robert B. Shiner 1961 Ray Bishop, Bert Hall, Rudy Lovelady, Earl Ruth, Harrison Smith, Edwin C. Strotch 1960 Bruce Blacksill, Floyd A. Boyd, Ed Dundas, Rev. A. L. Fritz, Dr. O. C. Jones, Donald W. Matthews, William F. Rockholt 1950-1959
1959
Carl E. Christensen, Arthur D. Church, W. S. Cooper, Dr. J. F. Dickson, A. L. Rodder 1958 Lawrence Jaffa, Robert Lundy, Richard Ochs, Frank Perry, Ray Provost, Luther Vogel 1957 Shunkichi Ego, Sam McClaughry, Herbert Short, Edgar Smith 1956 Fred Batkin, L. J. Fletcher, Charles S. Pashayan, Robert S. Powell, J. A. Thomason, Melville E. Willson 1955 Joseph A. Fraites, John Gregg, David C. May, Glenn Myers, Earl Nelson 1954 Wayne Booth, J. A. Callahan, Edgar Capps, Ralph Nabors, Edwin A. Ricks** 1953 Dr. S. B. Bailey, Alex Feher, John Harris, G. V. Hull, Julius Nielsen 1952 Everett L. Coffee, Wilbur McNutt, Harold Mirviss, Julius Siegfried, Floyd Wilkins 1951 R. N. Ball, Byron Cannon, Ralph Hamer, Milo Rowell, Charles Sortor 1950 Louis Futrill, Arthur C. Shepherd, Gus Walther, William Yeager 1940-1949
1949
W. Todd Dofflemyer, John Macht, Melvin Rudhold, Dean Ursenback 1948 Gerald Jacobus, Judge G. Moran 1947 Frank M. Farrar, H. Ramsey Long, Harry Markowitz, Willis Petty, Harold Renfrow, W. A. Stakely, C. E. Steiner, T. P. Thomason, L. S. Van Tuyle 1946 Harry Konkersley 1945 Thomas L. Allen**, Rev. P. Prichard, William Stockburger 1944 W. N. Davis 1943 Harry T. Britten 1942 Dr. Carl Duffy, M. K. Wild 1941 Wilburn E. Bauman, Paul Gregg, George A. Howard, Burt B. Huse, James T. Robinson 1940 Charles Chambers, Howard Houston 1932-1939
1939
Harry L. Andrews, Loren J. Harrington, C. E. Swift, Thomas Warburton, C. I. Chandler, Basil Lindsay, Ralph C. Lloyd, Basil Prior, H. R. Stumpf, Robert M. Thomas 1938 Harold Schutt 1937 Mervin Fulton, A. B. Ledbetter, E. M. Prescott, C. E. Swift, Paul B. Wilson, 1936 Col. E. J. Atkisson, R. I. Montgomery, G. L. Thompson 1935 R. E. McCabe 1934 Herman McInturff 1933 A. H. Schultz 1932 C. I. Chandler, Basil Lindsay, Ralph C. Lloyd, Basil Prior, H. R. Stumpf, Robert M. Thomas |