2009 Man of the Year

   On Monday January 11th, 2010 Daniel was awarded the 2009 Man of the Year Award in our local Community.  Daniel founded a Cub Scout Pack in 2003 and later a Boy Scout Troop in our area.  He grew up in Scouting and received his Eagle Scout rank in 1988.  He is currently the local Troop Commissioner and holds several other positions in local Packs and Troops.  One of his scouts nominated him for this award without his knowledge.  On Monday the 4th I got a call from the scout's mom telling me that Daniel had been chosen and that we would need to trick him to get him to the awards ceremony on the 11th.  I told him that the scout was getting an award and that he really wanted Daniel to be there. 
    On the 11th we got ready and I hid the video camera in my pocketbook and we headed to the banquet.  There were a number of awards given out that night and we ate a great dinner.  When the award was announced I got out my camera and the presenter started talking about Daniel without using his name.  About 3 seconds in he realized that the award was not for the scout but for him.  He was speechless.  It was a wonderful surprise and he still cannot believe it.  He has done a lot for scouting in our community and continues to do so.  I am so proud of him!

Daniel with Don (the scout that nominated him)