Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Archdiocese of Washington
Summary of Awards for
Adult Recognition
February 2006
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Introduction This summary has been compiled to assure that all members of the Catholic Committee on Boy
Scouting are aware of the awards available in the Archdiocese of Washington, and the requirements to achieve the awards. These awards are to be made to those persons who meet the requirements for nomination. Nominations are to be submitted to the chair of the Adult Recognition Committee who is:
Michael Gannon 509 Maestro Terrace Silver Spring, Maryland20901-5035 [email protected]
All nominations for awards of the Bronze Pelican and Saint George Emblem must be
postmarked or delivered in person by June 30th for prior year's consideration. Nominations for the Archdiocesan Patch and Certificate of Appreciation may be made at any time.
It must be borne in mind that, except for the Archdiocesan Patch, the person does not seek the award; the award is to seek the person.
A reminder – the Selection Committee will have only the information that you provide for the nominee. It is therefore in the best interest of the nominee that all required information be provided in sufficient detail to assure that the person receives adequate consideration.
Copies of the application forms are included in this booklet. Additional blank copies are
available from the chair. Copies can also be obtained from our website. Any questions may be referred to the recognition chairperson. The website is:
http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/pages/20874_catholic_scouter_recognitions.cfm
Table of Contents Archdiocese of Washington Patch (100-hours).......................................................3
Archdiocese of Washington Patch Application........................................4
Certificate of Appreciation ......................................................................................5
Cardinal Hickey Award...........................................................................................5
Bronze Pelican (3-years) .........................................................................................6
Bronze Pelican Application......................................................................4
The Saint George Emblem (3-plus years) ...............................................................9
Saint George Application .......................................................................11
Father Edward Fuller Award (10-plus years) ........................................................10
Scouting and Campfire Leadership Award ...........................................................15
Scouting and Campfire Leadership Award Application.........................16
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Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Archdiocese of Washington
Adult Recognitions
Archdiocese of Washington Patch
May be presented: Once Presented to: Individuals, Catholic and Non-Catholic Presented by: Any member of the CCS Award type: Patch (shown at right)
Requirements:
The Catholic Committee on Scouting – Archdiocese of Washington Patch is presented to all persons who are active members of the Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting and who clearly demonstrate through 100-hours of service that they are committed to carrying out the programs of Youth Ministry through Scouting under Catholic Auspices.
Worthy workers in programs for Catholic Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers are encouraged to apply for the patch by filling out the form, and to wear the patch proudly to identify themselves as active members of the Archdiocesan Committee.
The patch is available free of charge. Send completed form to:
Chair, Adult Recognition Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Michael Gannon 509 Maestro Terrace Silver Spring, Maryland20901-5035
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Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Archdiocese of Washington
Adult Recognitions Archdiocese of Washington Patch
The Catholic Committee on Scouting – Archdiocese of Washington Patch is presented to all persons who are active members of the Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting and who clearly demonstrate through 100-hours of service that they are committed to carrying out the programs of Youth Ministry through Scouting under Catholic Auspices.
Worthy workers in programs for Catholic Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers are encouraged to apply for the patch by filling out the form, and to wear the patch proudly to identify themselves as active members of the Archdiocesan Committee.
The patch is available free of charge. Send completed form to:
Chair, Adult Recognition Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Michael Gannon 509 Maestro Terrace Silver Spring, Maryland20901-5035
____ Yes, I have been active in Catholic Scouting Programs for more than one-year, and have served more than 100-hours in these programs.
Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone ____________________ Parish _____________________________ Unit ____________
Position in Scouting ________________________ Scout District _____________________________
Activities that I've participated in as a leader and/or worker:
____ Counseling Catholic youth in the Religious Emblems program;
____ Helping at the Annual Scout Retreat/Renewal;
____ Running pilgrimages or vocations awareness programs;
____ Running a Scouter Development Program;
____ Serving as a Scout Chaplain;
____ Organizing a new unit at the local parish level;
____ Doing essential administrative/support work for these programs; and/or
____ Other ____________________________________________________
Signature __________________________________________________________________________
Date form submitted ________________________ Date patch awarded ________________________
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Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Archdiocese of Washington
Adult Recognitions
Certificate of Appreciation
May be presented: Numerous times Presented to: Groups and Individuals, Catholic and Non-Catholic Presented by: Any member of the CCS Award type: Certificate
Requirements:
The Catholic Committee on Scouting – Archdiocese of Washington Certificate of Appreciation is presented to persons, groups, or organizations that have provided service to the Catholic Committee in support of its mission to carry out the programs of Youth Ministry in some substantial manner. For example, a registered Scouter who leads or helps lead a Catholic Chartered unit engage in Catholic religious activities.
Nominations should be provided to the chair in sufficient detail to substantiate the award. No specific format is required for this award; a letter format will be accepted.
Cardinal Hickey Award
May be presented: Numerous times Presented to: Groups and Individuals, Catholic and Non-Catholic Presented by: Chairs of the Archdiocesan Committees Award type: Plaque
Requirements:
The Catholic Committee on Scouting – Archdiocese of Washington Cardinal Hickey Award is presented to persons, groups, or organizations that have provided service to the Catholic Committee in support of its mission to carry out the programs of Youth Ministry in some substantial manner. This award is particularly suited for individuals who would not be eligible for the Bronze Pelican, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Anne, or Saint George recognitions. For instance, a company annually donates equipment or supplies to one of the annual Catholic Committee on Scouting activities.
Nominations should be provided to the chair in sufficient detail to substantiate the award. No specific format is required for this award; a letter format will be accepted.
Send requests to: Chair, Adult Recognition Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Michael Gannon 509 Maestro Terrace Silver Spring, Maryland20901-5035
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Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Archdiocese of Washington
Adult Recognitions
Bronze Pelican
May be presented: Once in a lifetime before the St. George Emblem Presented to: Individuals, Catholic and Non-Catholic Presented by: The Cardinal or an Auxiliary Bishop
at Annual Awards Ceremony Award type: Medal/Ribbon shown at right with certificate
Requirements:
Following are guidelines for nominations for award of the Bronze Pelican. The list is not necessarily all-inclusive, as other areas or services may be considered.
The nominee is required to either perform or assist in the following or other related activities. This participation must be in a three-year duration.
A. Promote the Religious Emblem programs for Catholic youth and/or serve as a counselor/moderator/coordinator. Encourage non-Catholic youth to participate in the Religious Emblem programs of their faith.
B. Notable service in promoting Catholic activities and service projects for the Church and willingness to serve on like committees.
C. Active participation in and promotion of Scout retreats and days of recollection.
D. Notable service in organizing and maintaining Scout units under Catholic auspices, including multiple units where needed.
E. Notable service in bringing the Catholic program to those youth in Scouting units not under Catholic auspices.
F. One who utilizes his training in Scouting and Leadership Formation for Scouters (Scouters Development) to provide an outstanding Catholic Scouting program to youth.
G. Responsible for providing an opportunity for Catholic worship service at camporees and summer camps. These worship services must be consistent with the document of the N.C.C.B. This person should also provide for the spiritual needs of the non-Catholics within the group.
H. Encourage the true spirit of ecumenism and Catholic leadership within various Scouting units under Catholic auspices.
I. Give leadership in promoting Scouting for all youth regardless of race or creed and instrumental in organizing Scouting units for minority and disadvantaged youth.
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Application for
The Bronze Pelican Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting
Archdiocese of Washington Candidate
Candidate Name ____________________________________________________________________
Spouse's Name (optional) _____________________________________________________________
Telephone ________________________City _________________State _____ Zip______________
Telephone __________________Work Phone ___________________ Parish ___________________
Occupation and Employer ____________________________________________________________
Archdiocesan Approval
The Bronze Pelican Selection Committee of the Archdiocese of Washington certifies that the record of service of the above-named candidate has been carefully reviewed an that this candidate meets the requirements for this emblem as approved by the ordinary
Date _______________________ Signed _______________________________________________ Chair, Selection Committee
Date _______________________ Signed _______________________________________________ Archdiocesan Scout Chaplain
Record of Archdiocesan Chair
Date Emblem Ordered __________________ Emblem Presented _____________________________
Date Emblem Received ___________________By ________________________________________
Recommended by:
Name_______________________________________________ Home Phone___________________
Address _____________________________________________ Work Phone ___________________
City ________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip _________
Date Submitted ____________________Signature _________________________________________
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Record of Nominee Describe outstanding service provided to Catholic youth in Scouting. In brief biography, please give pertinent facts, dates, honors, and offices held in parish and diocese, in Boy Scouts of America programs, in community organizations, and in other business and civic organizations. For each category, be sure to give duration of service. Bulleted items are acceptable. Activities are limited to this one page. If typed, please keep the Times New Roman Font – 12 pitch. A. Service to, or positions held, in the Catholic Scouting programs B. Service to, or positions held, in Boy Scouts of America C. Service to, or positions held, in parish and/or Archdiocese D. Service to, or positions held, in other community and business organizations
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Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Archdiocese of Washington
Adult Recognitions
The Saint George Emblem
May be presented: Once in a lifetime Presented to: Individuals, Catholic and Non-Catholic Presented by: The Cardinal or an Auxiliary Bishop at Annual Awards Ceremony Award type: Medal/Ribbon shown at right with certificate
Requirements:
The Saint George Emblem is a national recognition approved by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. It may be presented to any adult who is working in the Scouting Program, under Catholic auspices, to Catholics in scouting units not sponsored by the Church, and to those who have made a significant contribution to Scouting in the field of Catholic relationships. It can be given to Catholic men and women, priests, religious, and non-Catholics.
The purpose of this program is to recognize the recipient's outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in the program of the Boy Scouts of America.
Note: The application form has been issued by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. In most ways, it is very similar to the previously used form.
It should be noted that in the "Guide for Nominations and Selection" the application form states, "work accomplishment and sustained dedication rather than a specific number of years in Scouting should be the criteria for receiving this emblem. "The committee supports this view, but in recognition that this is the highest National Catholic Committee award, there should be a minimum of five years service, not necessarily consecutive or in only one area, as a consideration.
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Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Archdiocese of Washington
Adult Recognitions
Father Edward Fuller, S.J. Award
May be presented: Once in a lifetime after the Saint George or Saint Anne Emblem Presented to: Individuals, Catholic and Non-Catholic Presented by: The Archdiocesan Lay Coordinator for Scouting and Campfire Award type: Plaque
Background:
Father Edward Fuller, S.J. Award for long and sustained service to Catholic Youth in Scouting and Camp Fire in the Archdiocese of Washington
The Father Edward Fuller, S.J. Award was initiated in 1990 to recognize those living adults who have provided ten or more years of continuous service to Catholic youth in the Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Camp Fire programs, beyond the date they were recognized with the Saint George Emblem or the Saint Anne Medal.
The award is given in the name of the late Father Edward Fuller, S.J., one of the prominent founders of the Scouting movement in the Washington, D.C. area. During his long career as a Scout Chaplain (1935-1983), Father Fuller was Instrumental in nationally developing the Cub Scout Parvuli Dei Emblem, and the Ad Deum per Marian Award for Girl Scouts, and in initiating the first Catholic investiture ceremony for new Catholic Scouts. His deep and genuine interest in the Scouting programs in the Catholic Church clearly influenced the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people, both locally and nationally. The work he did for youth stretched far beyond the years he received the Saint George Emblem and the Saint Anne Medal, and he set an example of continuing service for all archdiocesan recipients of these awards.
Requirements:
1. This living individual must have served at least ten-years beyond the year he or she was awarded the Saint George or Saint Anne Emblem.
2. Such service must have been fairly continuous, and involved work for archdiocesan Catholic youth in Scouting.
3. The award, whenever possible, will be given out at the Annual Archdiocesan Recognition Dinner or Reunion Dinner.
4. No more than three awards will be given out in any one year. 5. The selection of recipients will be made by order of eligibility and certified by the Adult
Recognition Selection Committee, usually at the annual meeting to select Saint George and Saint Anne Emblem recipients.
6. Each person selected will be advised of his or her selection and the date of presentation so that family and friends may be present. Awards will not be awarded posthumously, nor will honorary recognitions be made.
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RECORD OF NOMINEE:
Using the guide-points below, describe the outstanding service the nominee has given to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through the Scouting apostolate. Include pertinent dates. Use additional sheets of paper as needed. Greatest emphasis should be placed on the first point below.
Service to or positions held in the spiritual development of Catholic youths in the Scouting apostolate. Service to or positions held in the Boy Scouts of America. Service to or positions held in the parish, (arch)diocese/eparchy or both. Service to or positions held in other organizations (such as business, civic, religious, educational and fraternal).
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NOMINEE:
Name: _________________________________________________ Name of spouse: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________- _______________
Parish: _____________________________________________ (Arch)diocese/eparchy: _____________________________________
Registered in Scouting as: __________________________________________ Council: _____________________________________
Occupation and employer: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: (home, business, pager or cell) ( ) - E-mail: ___________________________________
RECOMMENDED BY:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: (home, business, pager or cell) ( ) - E-mail: ___________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________- _______________
Date submitted: / /
FOR OFFICIAL USE
(ARCH)DIOCESAN/EPARCHIAL SELECTION COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
The St. George selection committee of the (Arch)Diocese/Eparchy of _________________________________________ certifies that the record of service of this nominee has been carefully reviewed and that the nominee meets the standards for this emblem as established by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. The nominee is hereby selected for reception of the St. George emblem.
Date: / / Signed: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Chairperson, selection committee
(ARCH)DIOCESAN/EPARCHIAL APPROVAL:
On / / , the above-named candidate’s pastor, _______________________________________________________________________, Date Name
stated he knew of no reason why the candidate should not receive the St. George Emblem. Therefore, based on the approval of the selection commit- tee, the candidate is approved for the reception of the St. George emblem.
Date: / / Signed: ____________________________________________________________________________________
(arch)diocesan/eparchial Scout chaplain
INSTRUCTIONS FOR (ARCH)DIOCESAN/EPARCHIAL CHAPLAIN/CHAIRPERSON:
Date emblem is to be presented: / / Fill out the NCCS literature/form and send it with all the approved St. George nomination forms to the national office in Irving, Texas. If
you do not have an order form you can request one from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079 or call (972) 580-2114 or fax (972) 580-7870.
LOCAL CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING OFFICE RECORD:
Date emblem ordered: / / Date emblem received: / / ______ Form 16-132
9/00 PRINTING Date emblem presented: / / Presented by: _________________________________________
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Catholic Committee on Boy Scouting Archdiocese of Washington
Adult Recognitions
Scouting and Campfire Leadership Award (for Adult Scout and Campfire Leaders)
May be presented: Once in a lifetime Presented to: Individuals, Catholic and Non-Catholic Presented by: The Archdiocese of Washington Office of Youth Ministry Submitted by: Parish Pastor of the nominee Award type: Plaque
Background:
Each year the Office of Youth Ministry/CYO Board of Directors honors those who have had an impact on young people in the Archdiocese of Washington at the OYM/CYO Awards, Dinner. The Outstanding Scouting Leadership Award was established to allow the OYM to recognize those who have had a significant impact within the Archdiocesan Scouting and Campfire community.
Requirements: 1. Has provided continuous and outstanding ministry within the Catholic Boy Scout, Girl Scout or
and Camp Fire programs in the Archdiocese of Washington for a minimum of 15 years. 2. Service should include direct outreach to Catholic youth, both individually and in units.
3. To include involvement in Catholic Scouting programs such as religious emblems, retreats,
pilgrimages and service projects for Catholic institutions.
4. Has held key leadership roles on an Archdiocesan level and demonstrated leadership in programs and activities.
5. Prior reception of the St. George Award or the ST. Ann Award recommended.
6. Shows mature leadership qualities among youth and fellow adults.
7. Demonstrates a faithful commitment to the Gospel through a lifestyle of piety and prayer.
8. Exemplifies a positive Christian role model for youth in service to the church.
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Scouting and Campfire Leadership Award Application (for Adult Scout and Campfire Leaders)
Criteria:
1. Has provided continuous and outstanding ministry within the Catholic Boy Scout, Girl Scout or and Camp Fire programs in the Archdiocese of Washington for a minimum of 15 years.
2. Service should include direct outreach to Catholic youth, both individually and in units. 3. To include involvement in Catholic Scouting programs such as religious emblems, retreats,
pilgrimages and service projects for Catholic institutions. 4. Has held key leadership roles on an Archdiocesan level and demonstrated leadership in
programs and activities. 5. Prior reception of the St. George Award or the ST. Ann Award recommended. 6. Shows mature leadership qualities among youth and fellow adults. 7. Demonstrates a faithful commitment to the Gospel through a lifestyle of piety and prayer. 8. Exemplifies a positive Christian role model for youth in service to the church.
Nomination Deadline: March 3 Fill out the form below and return it to the Office of Youth Ministry by e-mail or send it in the mail to:
OYM/CYO Award Nominations Office of Youth Ministry
P.O. Box 29260 Washington DC 20017
Email: [email protected]
Person being nominated: Home Address: Home Phone Number: Work Phone Number: Parish: Is the nominee staff: Or a volunteer: Person or group submitting this nomination: Mailing address: Phone: Please give reasons why this person should receive this award. Be specific, referring to each of the criteria listed above. Use additional sheets of paper, if necessary.
