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The Connecticut Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America, honored three local community leaders recently. Left to right: Gene Michael Deary, State Rep Danny Rovero, Betty Hale and Jeffrey Rawson. Courtesy photo.

 

PUTNAM — Several local community members were honored at the Connecticut Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America, Evening of Champions Fundraising Recognition Reception. The event was designed as a way for the Boy Scouts of America to recognize those community partners who are impact players in the Quiet Corner. The Boy Scouts seek to instill service, citizenship, and community involvement to its members, and with that in mind, recognizes others who do the same. The BSA presented three awards to organizations and individuals from the area. 

Gene Michael Deary was recognized with the Outstanding Leadership Award for his dedication to local gymnastics, including coaching at Woodstock Academy, his service on several non-profit boards, and the Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. The award was presented by his son Gene Deary.

Rawson Materials, represented by Jeffery Rawson, was presented with the Community Service Award for significant contribution to the quality of life in northeastern Connecticut by supporting more than 60 local youth development groups. The award was presented by his father Alan Rawson.

The Newell D. Hale Foundation, represented by Betty Hale, received the Community Organization Award for continued support of the numerous youth groups and, in particular, significant support and efforts in establishing the Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center in Putnam. The award was presented by Dr. Mark Desrosiers.

The Master of Ceremonies of the evening was Pat Boyd of Pomfret, Director of the June Norcross Scout Reservation in Ashford.

“We are pleased and excited to have such a stellar group of honorees for our inaugural Evening of Champions event. The honorees truly are Champions of Youth who support the youth of our community, just as Scouting does,” said R. David Lee of Brooklyn, who serves as Chair of the Nipmuck District which serves 22 towns in the Northeast Corner. 

Gene Michael Deary said, “I’m very honored to be recognized with this award. Having been involved in Scouting, among other activities, I see the value Scouting brings to the community.”