Award Description:
In an effort to support our communities during this pandemic, the Scouts (all programs) from Suffolk and Nassau Counties have provided amazing service to their fellow citizens. To recognize these achievements, the Suffolk County and Theodore Roosevelt Councils have joined together in offering the
COVID-19 Community Response Award
. This award is aimed to recognize Scouts who have made a difference in helping their communities and also to encourage our Scouts to get involved…safely.
Requirements:
Write a paragraph or two describing:
- The service that was provided – why you selected this service and who benefited from it
- How you shared what you did with others (example: promoted on social media)
- How many hours were spent in performing the service (a minimum of 3 hours is suggested)
- Send the above information along with Name, Address, Phone Number, Council, District, Unit, Town, and Unit Leader.
- Each scout MUST email the individual applications to: jjb429@gmail.com
Recognition:
Scouts who have submitted a qualifying application will be recognized with a special
COVID-19 Community Response Award
patch.
Patch Design Competition
Patch Design Rules:
- The contest is only open to BSA registered youth
- Entries must include all listed items above
- Entries may use any art medium (colored pencils, crayon, computer graphics, etc.)
- Entries must be received by Monday, June 8th, 2020
- Entries must be submitted to: jjb429@gmail.com
The Patch will be used to recognize each Scout who completes the requirements for the SCC/TRC
COVID-19 Community Response Award
. The winner will be received by June 8th, 2020. If you have any questions, you can contact Bob Koch at 516-416-2216 or SCCBSACOVID19Award@gmail.com, and Jeff Richter at 631-327-5871 or jjb429@gmail.com.
