2023 District Award of Merit Recipients

 

At the annual Old Ephraim District recognition dinner held on March 3, 2023, Andy Hofmeister and Mike Dixon were presented the District Award of Merit for their outstanding service to youth.

Andy Hofmeister Committee Chair Troop 1

Andy is a proud adult leader of Utah's oldest scouting unit, Troop 1, here in Logan. Andy served as Troop 1 (boys) Assistant Scoutmaster from May 2019 to January 2020 and took over the Committee Chairman role in January 2020, where he continues to serve in that role today.

In August of 2022, Andy became the Committee Chairman of Troop 1 (girls), which was founded last year due to the growing need to serve our female scouters her in Cache Valley.

Andy took several adult and youth members of Troop 1 (boys) to Philmont in the summer of 2021 and thought it might be a good idea to backpack the Unitas during the summer of 2022 with Troop 1 (boys) (adults and scouts) ... and all had a very memorable experience!

Andy is certified n First Aid/AED and Wilderness First Aid, attended Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills in August 2022 and just recently received his Wood Badge beads at a beading ceremony on January 14th.

The Hofmeister family play an integral part in Troop 1 success with scouting with wife Stacie serving as a Committee member and Secretary of Troop 1(boys) as well as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 1(girls). The Hofmeister's also have two proud scouts in Troop 1 (boys)!

Mike Dixon Scoutmaster Troop 123

Mike Dixon is the extraordinary Scoutmaster of Troop 123 sponsored by Lee's Marketplace. He applies his years of personal experience and extensive scout training every week. He takes the responsibility of running Troop 123 very seriously, making sure every youth and leader feels welcome and appreciated.

Mike likes to talk things through, resolve conflicts, discuss solutions and help everyone, both youth and adult. He is kind and patient with all. Along with that, he is excited about scouting, loves a good cheer and sings every scout song with zeal.

Mike is a professor at Utah State University in the Business Department. Besides Scouting, he is active in his community and supports the Green Canyon High School Marching Band. Mike and his family reside in Hyde Park.