Bob
Beil Award
On Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Troop 119 performed one of the most important Courts of Honor throughout our entire history. That evening Troop 119 honored Mr. Bob Beil with the title Scoutmaster Emeritus. There were three components to this very special recognition. First we presented Bob with a new uniform shirt depicting his new Scoutmaster Emeritus patch. Second we have named March 1 of every year as Bob Beil Day. Finally we developed a new Troop Award titled the Bob Beil Award, which is awarded to one Scout every year at our annual Christmas party in December. This award embodies three virtues, DUTY, HONOR, WISDOM. Scouts are initially assessed points based upon a myriad of factors. The top five candidates are then sent to a board consisting of the Committee Chairman and three former Scoutmasters. The board makes a recommendation to the Scoutmaster and then the Scoutmaster uses the results of board and the raw scores of the boys to select one Scout each year who signifies the virtues of Duty, Honor, and Wisdom. The name of each Scout who receives that award is listed on this page.
Bob has given so much to Troop 119 and his community. His was a key factor in starting the Troop in 1968 and has remained an active member ever since. He has occupied every Troop position and continues to watch young boys become men, fathers, and then watches their boys enter the program. He rarely misses a Scout meeting and can be seen sharing his vast knowledge of Scouting facts and history with the Scouts and parents. He leads many of the fund raising efforts of the Troop and always finds a way to get more mileage out of every dollar that is needed to maintain a great program. Although never a Boy Scout himself he is clearly someone who embodies the Scout Oath, Law, and Outdoor Code more than anyone could expect of any Scout. He most famous saying is "It is for the boys," and this is a testament of the difference between a good Scout Leader and a GREAT Scout Leader. You will never see Bob put himself before the Scout or the task at hand. You will find him helping others around town regularly. It is through his example we are all fortunate to have such a great teacher, mentor, and friend.
| Scout | Year | ||
| 1 | Tony M | 2009 |  |
| 2 | Zach C | 2010 |  |
| 3 | TBD | 2011 | |