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BusinessJanuary 30, 2023

In its annual volunteer recognition dinner Friday, Jan. 27, Boy Scouts of America district executive Chance Ziegler announced various successes for the Cape Girardeau-based district last year in what he called "a challenging time for Scouting."...

Shawnee District Boy Scouts of America held its 2023 volunteer recognition dinner Friday, Jan. 27, at Robinson Farms Nxt Gen in Cape Girardeau County. Pictured, Chance Ziegler, district executive, left, and Alarie Ornburn, district activities chairwoman.
Shawnee District Boy Scouts of America held its 2023 volunteer recognition dinner Friday, Jan. 27, at Robinson Farms Nxt Gen in Cape Girardeau County. Pictured, Chance Ziegler, district executive, left, and Alarie Ornburn, district activities chairwoman.Jeff Long

In its annual volunteer recognition dinner Friday, Jan. 27, Boy Scouts of America district executive Chance Ziegler announced various successes for the Cape Girardeau-based district last year in what he called "a challenging time for Scouting."

  • More than 35,000 canned food items were collected during 2022's one-day Scouting for Food event.
  • 450 youth joined BSA programs last year.
  • 859 merit badges were awarded.
  • 13 Scouts earned Eagle Scout rank.
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Travis Goode was awarded District Award of Merit.

Greater St. Louis Area Council field director John Rouse told attendees a full 15% of the council's membership is female.

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