05/22/2026
Hey Pack, our Mr. Potter is being recognized for his 40 years in serving Scouts. Way to Go Mr. Potter!!
Join us June 4th to celebrate our great volunteers.
District Awards and Celebration
Who / All Troops and Packs who want to celebrate their Scouters with rewards recognition
What / 2026 Santiam River District Award Celebration
When / 7pm June 4th (Thursday) 2026
Where / Bethany Baptist Church (1150 Hilfiker Ln SE, Salem, OR 97302)
Why / To appreciate and celebrate the hard and tireless work of scouters in the Willamette Valley
Please bring a desert to share like a Unit Court of Honor
District Award of Merit
Kellie Parry / Phyllis Woellmer / Paul Anello
Cub Scouts
Cubmaster of the Year - Josh McIntyre 7038Den Leader / New Leader Stacy Coplin 7050; Leader of the Year - Ben Corrado 7122Committee Member of the Year / Amanda Jones 7044
Scouts BSA
Scoutmaster / New Leader - Kristina Pulford 9260; Seasoned - Darren Sutherlin 7100; Leader of the Year - Jason Luty 7038Assistant Scoutmaster of the Year - Matt Smith 7215Committee Member of the Year - Seasoned - Helen Anderson 7260; Leader of the Year Kendra Novoa 7108
Spirit of Doug Bearce - Joe and Carol Cirocco
Spirit of Todd Hatfield - James Anello
Extra Miler
Michael Boe / Dave Herber / Jenn Brewer
Scouting Alumni Service Commemoration
Scott West – 25 years / Michael Vander – 26 years / Doug Commins – 27 years /
David Parry - 28 years / Harry Cooley - 33 years / Mike Staten – 34 years /
Cott Thompson – 36 years / Byron Medows – 37 years / Jon Aaberg – 37 years /
Steve Potter – 40 years / Dolly Olson – 40 years / Dan Kohler – 46 years