Welcome to the Lafayette Leaflet, a monthly newsletter for the Lafayette District. In each edition there will be information on what activities, events, and meetings are going on in the district and the Cradle of Liberty Council.
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Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards
by Ken Houseal - District Commissioner
At the Council Recognition Dinner
The following Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards
were recognized.
Honor Medal -
The Honor Medal may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in lifesaving or attempting to save a life at considerable risk to self. First awarded in 1923.
To James E Shelton and Patrick Francis Shelton of Troop 551, Upper Merion Baptist Church for lifesaving and first aid performed to multiple victims following an automobile accident.
Medal of Merit -
The Medal of Merit may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has performed some outstanding act of service of a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well being of others. First awarded in 1945.
To Joseph Gordon of Troop 7155 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7155 for aid to fellow students during mass hysteria prompted by the collapse of a student for then unknown causes.
To John E Heyser, Jr of Troop 267 Lower Providence Presbyterian Church and To Herbert E Schultz of Troop 267 Lower Providence Presbyterian Church for stabilizing and treating a person who had fallen from a rock outcropping until an EMT Team arrived.
Friends of Scouting
Thank you for your support!
2015 Family Friends of Scouting Unit Incentive Qualifiers
Congratulations and thank you to the following units that achieved this year's
Family Campaign incentive of holding a presentation prior to the end of April and
meeting or exceeding their goal. These units will receive a $50 gift card to the
(Cards will be mailed before the end of June to your unit's committee chair.)
Pack 87
Pack 105
Pack 119
Pack 200
Pack 268
Pack 313
Pack 531
Pack 551
Pack 707
Pack 724
Troop 87
Troop 105
Troop 133
Troop 230
Troop 267
Troop 406
Troop 622
Troop 7155
Crew 623
District Camporee
By Ken Houseal - District Commissioner
The photos below are a small sampling of the activities from the Spring Camporee held at Pennypacker Mills. Hosted by Troop 105.
Cradle of Liberty Scout Band
George Pinchock
Cradle of Liberty Scout Band
COL is starting a Council Scout Band. The band is open to registered scouts, varsity scouts, and scouters age 13 and up. Musicians would need to play at a high school level. The band is not intended to compete with any scouts's home unit. There is also a need for adults who play and can help with organizational duties. Please contact band director George Pinchock at Pinchock@aol.com for more details.
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