Occoquan District Boy Scouts recognize leaders, complete 13,525 community service hours

The Occoquan District Boy Scouts held their annual District Awards Dinner and honored Scouts and Troop Leaders that have helped the organization to succeed.

According to United States Army Retired Lieutenant General Bill Phillips, a speaker at the dinner, the District completed 13,525 community service hours over the past year.

“Leadership is absolutely worth study, so for the young generation of Boy Scouts that are out there, I absolutely encourage you to study and read about leadership. You are already leaders in some capacity…but you can always learn and grow as a leader,” said Phillips.

The following are this year’s award winners:

District Award of Merit

David Byrne

Doug Doerr

Keith Roberts

District Chairman’s Award

Mark Anderson

Dale Halligan

Gordon Lazerson’s Award

Jimmy Spoo

Jim Whipple

Lord Baden Powell Award

Chartered Organization Award 

Muslim Association of Virginia – Religious Organization

St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School – School

General Lewis B Chesty Puller VFW Post 1503 – Civic Association

Good Shepherd Award

David Byrne

Silver Beaver Award

Mark Chipman