recognizing a scout

[JeffD]

had a parent give me a letter tonight at the meeting.

 

this past month, one of our wolf scouts had a friend fall out of a chair at school. we had recently talked about first aid in a den meeting and things to have in your kit so maybe this was fresh in the scout's mind when he asked if the scout was okay and pulled his water bottle from his lunch to assemble a makeshift cold pack using his water bottle for his head as he had another classmate get a teacher.

 

the parents thanked us for giving him the very basic first aid skills in the scout meeting and said he felt comfortable helping his friend from the little he learned in scouts.

 

I know the pack can recognize him - but is this what was in mind for the Meritorious Action Awards?

[Bob White]

There are two levels to the recognition. Here is what they represent.

 

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.

 

National Certificate of Merit. The National Certificate of Merit may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has performed a significant act of service that is deserving of special national recognition.

 

Visit this website for information on how to apply, http://www.scouting.org/Media/FactSheets/02-521.aspx