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 Four Honored with Silver Beaver Distinction
At the January 23 recognition dinner, four oustanding Scouting and community volunteers were honored with the highest distinction that can be given by any Council - the Silver Beaver award.
2009 Silver Beaver honorees are:
Helen Arnold - Helen has been and continues to be a distinguished volunteer for dozens of community organizations and needs. Her Scouting dedication includes service with Den 1, Pack 9 and Troop 9 with her son, Eagle Scout Andy Olson. Her leadership as Council Vice President of Fundraising has been a cornerstone of recent record-setting successful years.
Gary Heishman - Gary's legacy of Scouting service is a long list including many positions with Pack and Troop 223 with his son, Eagle Scout Josh Heishman. He has also served as Cub Scout Day Camp leader, District Commissioner and with the Order of the Arrow. A Wood Badge graduate, he was Lead Adviser for the 2008 ArrowCorps 5 contingent.
Deborah Mason - Debbie's distringuished Scouting service began with the Orange County, California Council and continued with Hawkeye Area Council with Pack and Troop 560 as well as the Three Rivers District in many sustaining roles. She is also active with many school activities as mother of seven Scouts, including three Eagle Scouts.
Carl Swedberg- Carl's passion for Scouting began as a Boy Scout in 1958. He has served in many pivotal leadership roles with Troop 360 and Crew 870 with his son, Eagle Scout Brian Swedberg. His volunteer dedication is fundamental to the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation and the Order of the Arrow. He is also active in many Marion community organizations.
Congratulations and thank you for your servant leadership, Helen, Gary, Deb and Carl! | 
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