Sunday, February 27, 2022

District Awards of Merit Presented

On February 4, 2022, District Award of Merits were presented to Jared DeHart and Sheri' Nielsen at the annual Old Ephraim Recognition Dinner.

Sheri' Nielsen

Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 2119

Sheri' Nielsen has served in a number of positions during her Scouting career and is currently serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 2119, the first BSA girl's troop in this district. She also serves as a Den Leader for Packs 314 and 589 and is on the committees of their companion troops. Sheri' is a strong believer in Scouting's mission statement and the strength that it can bring to our communities, and puts her belief  in to action through her service. She is the mother of seven children, three of which are still at home and also active in Scouting units. 

Service is an ingrained part of Sheri's life. She has served her country as a member of the US Marines, serves actively in her church and community, and has been inducted into the Order of the Arrow whose tenets include providing cheerful service to others. She is a volunteer teacher and has also worked on several service projects with the Box Elder Community Pantry, the Box Elder County Justice Center and the Child and Family Services Department. She supports community improvement projects and strives to encourage youth to be active members in and contributors to their communities.

Jared DeHart

Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 47

Jared DeHart grew up in a Scouting family and was very active as a youth in Scouting. He served for four years on the council's NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) staff as the Senior Patrol Leader. He also served for four years on the camp staff at the council's Aspen Ridge scout camp.

Jared is an active member of the Order of the Arrow and has served as both a Chapter and Lodge Chief. He is a Vigil Honor member of our Lodge and has been awarded both the Coup Shield and Founder's Award recognitions for his dedicated service.

Jared has earned his Wood Badge beads and has served on staff for several Klondike Derby camps and Bike the Bear events. He is currently serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 47.



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