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J. Howard Fisk Presented the Silver Beaver Award

The Ozark Trails Council held their Annual Recognition Dinner for the purpose of recognizing Scouts and adult leaders who excel in service to Scouting. J. Howard Fisk was presented the Silver Beaver Award, which is presented to those individuals who have significantly contributed to the goals of the Scouting program in the Ozarks region. The Silver Beaver Award is presented by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America for “distinguished service to young people within a local Boy Scout Council”. Fisk has also received the Golden Sun Award for service to The Ozark Trails Council and the District Award of Merit for service to the Pathfinder District. Fisk was a Boy Scout in his youth and has enjoyed working with his son, Barrett in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Fisk has served on the Executive Board of the Ozark Trails Council for 4 years and is currently a Council Vice President.

Silver Beaver

Established in 1931, the Silver Beaver Award is presented for distinguished service to young people within a BSA local council. More than 50,000 recognitions have been conferred to date. As with the Silver Antelope, a recipient must be a registered adult member of the BSA. The awards are bestowed at appropriate local functions. Silver Beaver Awards are presented on the basis of the number of units in a council.