For Fortitude, Courage, Perseverance and Commitment

by Lena Wong

e are extremely honoured and very proud to present Scouts Canada’s outstanding Wawards recipients to our membership through these pages. It is astounding to note how many truly outstanding youth and adults we count as members in Scouts Canada. They deserve all the recognition we can give them.

JACK CORNWELL AWARD races and never allows his illness to Curtis Irwin (age 11, Kemptville, (for showing high character and become an excuse for not doing his ON) acted quickly when he and his courage in the face of great suffering. best. His teacher sums up Tristan’s mother found a bedroom in flames This decoration is awarded to youth attitude in his statement: “Tristan em- late one night. He made his way members who have persevered through bodies what Scouting stands for: con- down the stairs to call 911, then serious illness or physical challenge.) fidence, drive, compassion and team returned to ensure his mother made building to name a few.” Tristan re- a safe escape. He had the presence Tyler Aboultaif (age 12, Edmonton, ceived his award at a special ceremo- of mind to pick up his cat and grab AB) has persevered in Scouting and ny for the 1st Tarslip Cub Pack. some coats to keep the family warm life despite many challenges present- in the cold November night. ed by serious illness, transplants and BRONZE CROSS hospitalization. He comes through (for gallantry with moderate risk) On his way home from school one these medical difficulties with a hap- afternoon, Daniel Morningstar- py disposition and a smile to cheer When Andrea Jennae Elliott (Brent- Thomas (age 12, Niagara Falls, ON) those who come into contact with wood Bay, BC) saw her husband fall came across a homeless man being him. Scouting is an important part into the water in the Saanich Inlet abused and pushed around by three of Tyler’s life and he has earned the on a cold March day in 2004, she teenage boys. Daniel questioned their respect and admiration of his peers knew he was in great danger. With not right to bother the man and was him- and leaders. enough time to run for help, Andrea self attacked and hit on the leg and in swam to her husband’s aid. It took the head with a stick. Although he felt A rare and serious illness, Duchenne her 15 – 20 minutes to get Richard to a little dazed, Daniel fought back and Muscular Dystrophy, affects Tristan shore where exhaustion forced her to the bullies ran off. The man refused Knapp-Fisher (age 9, Sidney, BC). crawl on her hands and knees, drag- an offer to take him to a hospital but Despite the many challenges present- ging her husband behind, to a point Daniel made sure the police were no- ed by his mobility problems, Tristan where others could take over. The tified of the incident and they later re- participates in all the activities his award was presented by her husband, ported that the man was recovering Pack becomes involved in. He partic- Richard, on February 22 during a from cuts and bruises. Daniel is mod-

ularly loves camping and Kub Kar B.-P. birthday celebration. est about his actions that day. In a Photos: Scouts Canada Archives

▲ Tristan Knapp-Fisher (age 9, Sidney, BC) received the Jack Cornwell ▲ Award at a Andrea Jennae Elliott of special cere- Brentwood Bay, BC was mony for the presented the Bronze Cross 1st Tarslip award by her husband, Richard, Cub Pack. on February 22 during a B.-P. birthday celebration.

12 THE LEADER, January 2006 quote from the Niagara Falls Review when an 83 year old parishioner SILVER FOX Daniel says: “I’m not a hero. I think collapsed with a heart attack during (for service of the most exceptional anyone with a true heart would have a church service. Robert quickly es- character to Scouting in the internation- done the same thing.” tablished that the elderly man had al field, performed by persons who are stopped breathing and there was no not members of Scouts Canada.) Shawn Stauffer (age 7, Cameron, heart beat. He started CPR until ON) acted quickly when he discov- breathing and heart rate was restored. Fawzi Farghali (Cairo, Egypt) was ered his friend in trouble while they The patient spent a couple of days in the Director for the World Scout Bu- were playing in and around a swim- hospital before returning home. reau’s Arab Region Office for many ming pool. Shawn put on a flotation years before his retirement in Septem- device, jumped in the water and, using ber 2005. During his time in the re- his feet raised his friend to the sur- gion, numerous projects to improve face. He then got him to the edge of the lives of children in Arab countries the pool where adults took over the were undertaken under Fawzi’s lead- rescue operation. Tragically, the vic- ership. In recent years he has been tim succumbed to his injuries at the involved in re-establishing Scouting in hospital. Shawn is very modest about Iraq and in Southern Sudan he initiat- his intervention in this tragedy – in ed the development of Scouting in the the eyes of all who know him, his com- Darfur Region. Several Canadian munity and the Scouting community, Rovers have had the experience of at- he is a hero. The medal was awarded tending the International Youth Gath- to Shawn in Council Chambers at City ering for Cultural Exchange that takes Hall where he also received a Certifi- place in Egypt every second year (see cate of Commendation. page 28). This is another of Fawzi’s initiatives undertaken to further un- CERTIFICATE FOR GALLANTRY derstanding between young people (for gallantry with slight risk from different cultural backgrounds. worthy of commendation) Shawn Stauffer (age 7, The award was presented during the Cameron, ON) was awarded World Scout Conference in Tunisia in During another pool party, Fabrizio September 2005. Corso (age 10, Montreal, QC) quick- the Bronze Cross in Council ly realized that one of the other chil- Chambers at City Hall where SILVER WOLF dren was choking on something. (for service of the most exceptional Fabrizio calmly applied the Heimlich he also received a Certificate character to Scouting, normally of maneuver that he had learned at of Commendation. national importance) Scout camp and cleared his friend’s airway. As a result, an 11 year old boy During a wedding celebration a Leo Bruseker (St. Albert, AB) has was saved from a potentially life- young guest was overcome, lost con- been involved in Scouting for more threatening situation. sciousness and stopped breathing. than 35 years. His Scouting career Dustin Lafleur (age 18, St. Albert, spans all levels from program Scouter MEDAL FOR AB) stepped in using the first aid to deep involvement in national and MERITORIOUS CONDUCT training he had received through international jamborees. Leo was a (for especially meritorious conduct not Scouting. He was able to re-start major force in guiding the changes involving heroism or loss of life) breathing using artificial respiration. in when five regions were Dustin provided the necessary de- merged into two. As Deputy Execu- Robert Holmgren (Powell River, BC) tails to paramedics and the young la- tive Commissioner for the Western was in the right place at the right time dy recovered successfully in hospital. Division, he was at the forefront of

THE LEADER, January 2006 13 the many changes that have taken place in Canadian Scouting in the last number of years. He has made his mark in Scouting and in the words of the person who initiated this applica- tion, “Leo is a most exceptional char- acter – a man people enjoy associat- ing with, working with, and a man I am proud to know.”

Having joined Cubs in 1949, David R. Cooper (Markham, ON) contin- ued through Rovers and into an adult involvement that culminated in a position on the Board of Governors from 2000 to 2003. After this position came to an end, he continued work- ing with Scouts Canada as a member of a Task Force Committee. David al- so served as a member of the Greater Toronto Region Management Team, President of the Council and several other committees, and is still active in Emily Joyce Mullen (Didsbury, AB), who has dedicated 60 years to the Greater Toronto Council. Scouting, received the Silver Wolf Award for her involvement. Bruce Grant (St. John’s, NL) played ...... a key role in a number of aspects of awards for her dedication to her com- Former Venturers and Rovers in Scouting over a number of years. As munity and Scouting. Vancouver will remember David Chair of the Board of Governors he Harry Searle (Vancouver, BC) as a provided strong leadership during a Mike Scott (St. Catharines, ON) has dedicated advisor who led them period of great change in the organi- shown great leadership as Chief on exciting hiking and camping ex- zation. As Chair of the Nominating Commissioner and Chair of the periences in , Alas- Committee, Bruce continued to show Board of Governors through a very ka, the Yukon, Northern Ontario and strong leadership. Bruce Grant has challenging time in Scouts Canada. overseas. During the 1990s, David performed many valuable services to He is the first volunteer to fully assisted in a number of training cours- Scouts Canada at the National level. experience the change in structure es for Group Committees and Service that saw the role of National Pres- Teams in Vancouver Coast. In 2000 he Many young people have experi- ident eliminated and one person was elected to the Board of Gover- enced amazing Scouting activities (Chief Commissioner) assuming over- nors where he used his organization- under the leadership of Emily all responsibility for all aspects al and consultative skills to assist in Joyce Mullen (Didsbury, AB) who of Scouting in Canada. Mike’s mes- the transition to the new governance has dedicated 60 years to Scouting. sage encourages all members to model for Scouts Canada. David’s She is fondly remembered by people focus on the Section Scouter as commitment continues as a member who knew her as Akela. Joyce has the key ingredient to the delivery of of the Board of Directors of the received a number of community a quality program. Scouts Canada Foundation.

14 THE LEADER, January 2006 SILVER MAPLE LEAF (for service to Scouting in excess of 25 years as a member of the executive staff. Awarded at retirement.)

Bob Butcher retired at the end of May 2005 after 38 years of service as a member of Scouts Canada. His professional career started in 1967 as a Field Executive and later Assis- tant Executive Director for the National Capital Region. This was followed by other roles as National Program Director, Communications Director and Leader Magazine Edi- tor. Later Bob became Executive Di- rector of International Relations and Special Events and in this capacity his natural tact and diplo- David Harry Searle (Vancouver, BC) receives a con- macy helped Scouts Canada establish and maintain positive gratulatory handshake after being awarded the Silver relations with numerous other National Associations. Bob was the moving force behind several contingents to World Wolf for his many years of exemplary service. Scout Jamborees and several Canadian National Jamborees. Scouts Canada is indebted to Bob for his many contributions knowledge and management ex- to the Movement, here in Canada, and at the world level. pertise through Executive Director roles in Greater Toronto Region Garth Johnson began his profes- (1989), and Fraser Valley Region sional Scouting career in September (1994). While in Fraser Valley, Brent 1979 as a Provincial Field Executive also assumed the responsibility of in , initially serving Bran- managing the administration for all don and surrounding communities of the B.C. councils, and was acting before moving to . In Provincial Executive Director for a 1983, Garth accepted the joint Na- nine month period. As a result of tional Council roles of Director of provincial reorganization in 1999, Communication Services and Exec- Brent’s Executive Director responsibilities expanded to utive Editor – The Canadian Leader include Fraser Valley, Interior and Kootenay Regional Coun- Magazine. Garth exercised a signif- cils. Brent left the Executive Staff in November 2003.m icant, positive influence on Scouts Canada’s internal and external communications for the next 13 years, following which he returned to the Manitoba Council as their Exec- utive Director. Garth provided leadership to the Manitoba Council until his departure from Scouts Canada in 2004.

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