Pathfinder Chapter, Shawnee Lodge #51, Order of the Arrow

Pathfinder Chapter, Shawnee Lodge #51, Order of the Arrow

Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award Recipients

Updated December 27, 2007

This award is given out to Arrowmen who have performed outstanding service to Scouting and the Order of the Arrow. The awards are presented each year at the Chapter Fellowship Banquet in February. If you know someone worthy, nominate that person; do not expect someone else to do it for you. Each year, only a few forms are turned in and many deserving people do not get chosen. Scouting Resumes are available from Miles McKinney to aid in the application process. Fill one out today.

Click here to download a nomination form for the Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award.

2007 Recipients

Matt Beyes

Matt Beyes is the perfect example of what scouting symbolizes. Matt is willing to do anything possible in order to help others when he is able. Matt is a Cub Leader for two dens in his pack. In addition he serves on the Cub Scout roundtable staff. Matt is active in helping not only his sons, but any other scout that needs his assistance. In the Order of the Arrow Matt serves as a vital member of the chapter’s ceremonial teams. For his strong dedication to scouting, we cheerfully nominate Matt Beyes for the Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award.

Dale Christiansen

Dale Christiansen has displayed tireless enthusiasm towards scouting and the camping program. He has served as Scoutmaster for Troop 769 for 5 years and attended numerous weeklong summer camps, including many high adventure trips. He has shown dedication to his district through his work as a member of the Roundtable Staff. He has always been steadfast in his belief and encouragement of our youth to take charge and become excellent leaders. In addition he has encouraged members of his Troop to be in attendance at all Chapter and Lodge meetings and functions. For his continuous service to Scouting and the camping program, we proudly nominate Dale Christiansen for the Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award.

Dan Corce

Eagle Scout Dan Corce has demonstrated true dedication to the Order of the Arrow and its principles. Dan has served the chapter as both Elangomat Chairman and Camp Promotion Chairman where he led the chapter to a successful year achieving 100% camp promotion. Dan currently serves as the Lodge Induction Enrichment Chairmen where he has worked tirelessly to create standards to enhance the Extended Elangomat program. In addition Dan has served on numerous Camporee and Klondike staffs as well as a year on the council summer camp staff at S-F. For his undying devotion to the scouting program, we proudly nominate Dan Corce for the Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award.

Nick Foster

Brotherhood Scout Nick Foster truly demonstrates the principles of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service. He is in his second term as the Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 284. He has served in just about every other leadership position in his Troop, and has served as a Den Chief for Cub Adventure Camp. In the Order of the Arrow, Nick has displayed a strong dedication to his Chapter’s crossover and ceremonial teams. He has attended OA summer camp, and this past National Order of the Arrow Conference. He is currently the Second Vice Chief of the Pathfinder Chapter. For his dedication to the Scouting Program and the Order of the Arrow, we proudly nominate Nick Foster for the Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award.

Lifetime Achievement Recipients

Sam Racowski
Lou Heyman
Tom Luecke
Beth Metcalf
Fran Geisel

Past Recipients

Jeremiah Burcher 1997
Jerry Geisel 1997
Joe Geisel 1997
Steve Kuppinger, Jr 1997
Steve Kuppinger, Sr 1997
Pat Luecke 1997
Kevin Lyons 1997
Beth Metcalf 1997
   
Fran Geisel 1998
Tim Luecke 1998
Tom Luecke 1998
Robert Lyons 1998
Walter Zdazinsky 1998
Andrew Zumwalt 1998
   
Paul Carson 1999
Andrew Finnell 1999
Michael Flavin 1999
Jonathon Grant 1999
Tom Lacavich 1999
   
Phil Gold 2000
Sam Gold 2000
Jeff Patrylo 2000
Mike Patrylo 2000
Byan Ranney 2000
   
*Sam Racowski 2001
*Lou Heyman 2001
Lonnan Jaeger 2001
John Mancuso 2001
Jeff Pastorius 2001
Tom Stuckey 2001
   
John Carter 2002
Mike Flynn 2002
Paul Lee 2002
Bill Morton 2002
Scott A. Rowe 2002
Dennis Underwood 2002
   
*Tom Luecke 2003
Matt Oberkirsch 2003
Bradley Girard 2003
Jeff Jones 2003
   
David Gentle 2004
Tim Weaver 2004
Matt Flynn 2004
Ronnie Jacobs 2004
   
Jimmy Holguin 2005
Daniel Knight 2005
Teddy Sosna 2005
Dean Bright 2005
   
*Beth Metcalf 2006
Jory Cook 2006
Benjamin Kaufman 2006
Miles Mckinney 2006
   
*Fran Geisel 2007
Matt Beyes 2007
Dale Christiansen 2007
Dan Corce 2007
Nick Foster 2007
   
Andy Faron 2008
Dennis Gallagher 2008

* Denotes Lifetime Achievement Recipient