For over 100 years, the Susquehanna Council, including its predecessors, has provided opportunities for youth participating in Scouting in Central Pennsylvania.
Council Certificate of Merit
The Council Advancement Committee has established a Council Certificate of Merit, with the approval of the Executive Board, as a council-controlled means to recognize the contributions of adult leaders to the council’s Scouting program by their achievements or service. The Council Certificate of Merit provides a way to formally recognize: 1) the contribution of an adult leader that is below the threshold for a national-level award, or 2) the extended service of an adult leader.
A Council Certificate of Merit can be awarded for either achievement or service. The Council Advancement committee has established criteria for consideration and approval of a council certificate of merit for achievement or service.
The essential information to understand the process for submission of a recommendation and review and approval of each award is available in the council’s Advancement Policies and Procedures (P&P), section 6.3. The P&P includes: 1) the criteria for recommendation of each award; 2) the procedure to submit a recommendation; 3) the process for review and approval of the award; 4) the approval authority for the award; and 5) the required forms. To access that information, click here.
Forms to submit a recommendation for award of the Council Certificate of Merit The criteria for recommendation and approval of the award is on the back of the form. To access and download the form click on the link to the form.
Council Certificate of Merit – Achievement
Council Certificate of Merit – Service
Other Distinguished Awards
Through the years, we have been supported by the talent and energy of countless parents, leaders, other volunteers and organizations. We are honored to recognize our top Scouters and acknowledge their contributions to Scouting in a number of categories. The recipients over the years of the highest awards presented by the council to adults are provided below.
