Polaris Volunteer Recognition Dinner 2016

Stars of the North

When: Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 

(Gathering at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm)
Where: Byblos Niagara Resort & Spa,100 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, NY

Dress Code: Business Casual
Cost: $25.00 per person (registration ends March 13, 2016)

A special evening to thank Adult Scouters who have been selected to receive the District Award of Merit and other special annual "of the Year" recognitions.

The œDistrict Award of Merit is for Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level.

The 2016 Polaris District Award of Merit Recipients are:

• Dan Walther (District Chair)
• Kevin McNamara (District Member-at-Large, Troop 824 & 849)
• Tony Hempel (District Member-at-Large)

œOf The Year Annual Awards:  The District is able to award numerous annual awards based on volunteer service in particular fields of interest:

• Cub Scouter of the Year: Dave Cirino (Pack 824 & Troop 58)
• Scoutmaster of the Year:  Mark Oetinger  (Troop 286)
• Scouter of the Year:  Dave Greinert (District Member at Large, Pack, Post & Troop 833)
• Venture Leader of the Year:  Jason Crosby (Crew & Troop 286, District Member at Large)
• Commissioner of the Year:  Don Izard (Unit Commissioner, Troop 229)
• Distinguished Youth of the Year:  Brandon Blatz (Crew 286, District/Council Training Committee)

District Spark Plugs:

• Jim Bates
• Dennis Gilmartin
• Kay Kalick
• Roger Keeney
• Nicholas Larratta
• Eric Nagel
• Kevin Rolling
• Tess Sheehy
• Scott Swagler
• Jeff Wagner

National Summertime Pack Award:

• Pack 73
• Pack 104
• Pack 630
• Pack 816

Leadership Training Awards:

• John Burke
• Mark Gaynor
• Paul Poleon
• Mike Romeo
• Marianne Rotolo
• Rich Rotolo
• Wendy Thiel
• Julie Wagner

Unit Leader Award of Merit

• Mike Romeo

Top Popcorn Units:

• Troop 286:  $24,819.00
• Troop 229: $20,687.00
• Pack 630:  $20,410.00