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.
Local 514 would like to congratulate Allen Burton. (Most Left in Troop Photo)
Allen Burton was selected as the 2011 George Mean Scouting Award recipient. The award was given by the Northeastern Oklahoma Labor Council for his outstanding work with the Boy Scouts of America. 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.