Congratulations to Mark Bruski: 2013 George Meany Scouting Award Recipient

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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GEORGE MEANY AWARD

It is estimated that one out of every four top unit leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews in the United States is a union member. That’s a lot of union Scout leaders. Thousands of other union members serve youth through the Boy Scouts of America in local districts and councils, and on the regional and national levels.

In recognition of their contributions to America’s future, the AFL-CIO Executive Council established the George Meany Award. It recognizes union members—men and women—who have made a significant contribution to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the programs of the BSA. The award is named for the AFL-CIO’s first president, who gave strong support to Scouting over the years.

Since the George Meany Award was introduced in 1974, more than 2,600 have been presented by AFL-CIO central labor councils and state federations throughout the U.S. The award, a recognition approved by the national AFL-CIO Executive Council, gives organized labor an opportunity to recognize members for their service to youth, and also makes the public aware of the important role union members play in the community.

George Meany Award

The George Meany Award was presented to the following members in the past:

  • Allen Burton
  • James Gardenhire
  • John Bonk
  • Jeff Pennington
  • Steve Corbet
  • Allan Ball
  • James Wolf
  • John Carlisle
  • Tracy Hardin Sr
  • Michael McCarty
  • John McDonald
  • Thomas Stauffer
  • Ronald Zuschlag
  • Michael B. Cox
  • Dennis A. Hall
  • Ronney LeCompte
  • William H. Lotter
  • Glen M. Loum