 | | | From left: John Coleman, Eagle Advisor, former Scoutmaster, Cameron Atwood, Life Scout, Jack Carey, Life Scout, and Alan Wandesforde, Scoutmaster, Troop 243 Photo provided | | | | | | Lafayette Boy Scout Troop 243 presented the John A. Coleman Leadership Award to Life Scouts Jack Carey and Cameron Atwood at the Troop's Spring Court of Honor, which was held May 26 at the Lafayette Christian Church. The award, which includes a $1,000 scholarship, recognizes Senior Scouts who "demonstrate excellence in leadership within the Troop and community." The John A. Coleman Leadership Award was established in 2012 to provide scholarships for Troop 243 Scouts who exhibit the leadership and character shown by John Coleman as Scoutmaster for Troop 243.
Award recipient Jack Carey has been a leader in the Troop for several years. He is a calm, confident role model who interacts easily with Scouts and Adult Leaders. Whether working on rank advancement with new Scouts, taking on special assignments, or presenting Troop information to prospective members and their parents, Jack utilizes natural leadership skills.
Award recipient Cameron Atwood's enthusiasm and sense of humor bring a fresh approach to Troop leadership. Cameron is an excellent public speaker, storyteller, and representative of Troop 243. He has a great sense of what is needed to make Troop meetings, outings, events successful. Cameron helps keep other Scouts and adults on task and engaged.
Both Carey and Atwood, who are juniors at Campolindo High School, have excelled as leaders during the past several years, and are exceptional role models within Troop 243.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA