2024 Good Scout Award Luncheon

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 

Networking: 10:30am | Program: 11:30am-1:00pm

The Good Scout Award Luncheon is the biggest annual fundraising event for the Dan Beard Council, BSA, and is attended by nearly 1,000 business leaders from our community who gather to support local Scouting programs in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Each year, the Good Scout Award is presented to a business or individual who has made a lasting impact in our community over the years.

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Congratulations to Our 2024 Good Scout Award Luncheon Honoree:

HONOREE | Paul Verst
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Verst Logistics

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Each year, the Good Scout Award is presented at this event to a business or individual who has made a lasting impact in our community over the years. This year, the Dan Beard Council will honor Paul Verst, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, of Verst Logistics. 

We are excited to announce the 2023 Good Scout Award Luncheon Key Note Speaker is New York Times Best Selling Author and Expedition Leader, Jim Davidson.

Jim shares gripping adventures from summiting Mount Everest, surviving earthquakes and escaping alone from within an 80-foot deep glacial crevasse. 

As a business professional for three decades, Jim reveals practical wisdom about how you can cultivate a resilient mindset, spark resilient teamwork, and amplify resilient leadership.

Jim Davidson Hightlight Reel

2022 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Presenting Level

1 Available
$ 50,000
  • Naming Rights "GSAL presented by XYZ"
  • 3 Total Tables with preferred seating
  • 3 Social Media Postings
  • All Platinum Level items

Platinum Level

$ 25,000
  • 2 Total Tables of 10 with preferred seating
  • Additional Promotion on Stage
  • Promotion in Lobby
  • All Diamond Level items

Diamond Level

$ 10,000
  • 1 Table of 10 with preferred seating
  • Recognition on Screen throughout Event
  • Recognition in Event Program and Website
  • Invitation for 10 guests to attend VIP Keynote Speaker Reception

Gold Level

$ 6,500 Table Sponsor
  • 1 Table of 10 at Event to Support Scouting
  • Invitation for 10 guests to attend VIP Keynote Speaker Reception
  • Recognition on Screen During Event
  • Logo Recognition in Event Program & Website
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Silver Level

$ 5,000 Table Sponsor
  • 1 Table of 10 at Event to Support Scouting
  • Recognition in the Event Program
  • Recognition on Event Website

Bronze Level

$ 2,500 Table Sponsor
  • 1 Table of 10 at Event to Support Scouting
  • Name Recognition in Event Program

Individual Attendee

$ Please place me at a: Platinum Table ($2,500)  |  Diamond Table ($1,000)  |  Gold Table ($650)  |  Silver Table ($500)  |  Bronze Table ($250)
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PAST GOOD SCOUT AWARD LUNCHEON SPEAKERS

EMCEE
John Morris Russell
Conductor
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

GUEST SPEAKER
Sean Casey, “The Mayor”
Former Cincinnati Reds Player & Studio Analyst on MLB Network

SCOUT SPEAKER
Adam Weaver
Troop 750, 
Heritage Presbyterian Church 

Miciah Thacker

SCOUT SPEAKER
Miciah Thacker
President of Venturing Crew 150,
St. Paul United Church of Christ and National Venturing Vice President of Administration 

SCOUT SPEAKER
Andy Deel
Spoke about Scouting experiences with NYLT

SCOUT SPEAKER
Renee Bauer
Dan Beard Council’s First Female Eagle Scout in the Inaugural Class

Robert C. Taylor
Council President & Chairman of the Board

Mike Lakin
Vice President New Business Development, HORAN Associates & Co-chair

2023 GOOD SCOUT AWARD LUNCHEON EVENT VIDEO

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GOOD SCOUT AWARD LUNCHEON EVENT PHOTOS

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 PRESENTING SPONSORS

Horan

Steve Korach
& Friends

Jack
Kraeutler

A Special Thank You to our 2023 Sponsors and Committee Members!

Event Documents and Resources

2024 General Resources

2024 Table Captain Resources

2023 General Resources

2023 Table Captain Resources

For more information, please contact Eddie Rauen at (513) 577-7718 or Edward.Rauen@scouting.org.