
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.
Congratulations to Our 2024 Good Scout Award Luncheon Honoree:

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

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- Naming Rights "GSAL presented by XYZ"
- 3 Total Tables with preferred seating
- 3 Social Media Postings
- All Platinum Level items
Platinum Level
- 2 Total Tables of 10 with preferred seating
- Additional Promotion on Stage
- Promotion in Lobby
- All Diamond Level items
Diamond Level
- 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
- 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
Silver Level
- 1 Table of 10 at Event to Support Scouting
- Recognition in the Event Program
- Recognition on Event Website
Bronze Level
- 1 Table of 10 at Event to Support Scouting
- Name Recognition in Event Program
Individual Attendee
- 1 Seat at the Good Scout Award Luncheon

Register for the Good Scout Award Luncheon
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

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
A Special Thank You to our 2023 Sponsors and Committee Members!
Event Documents and Resources
2024 General Resources
- GSAL Commitment Form
- GSAL Save the Date
- GSAL Invitation – COMING SOON!
- GSAL Reply Card – COMING SOON!
- Dan Beard Council Fact Sheet
- 2022 DBC Annual Report
2024 Table Captain Resources
- Table Captain Commitment Form
- Table Captain Guide
- Table Captain Checklist
- Table Captain Guest Form – A Tool to Submit Your Guest’s Names
2023 General Resources
- GSAL Save the Date | jpeg: front | back
- GSAL Invitation | jpeg: front | back
- GSAL Reply Card | jpeg: front | back
- Event Table Captain Commitment Form
- Event Sponsor Commitment Form
- 2023 Event Program – COMING SOON
2023 Table Captain Resources
- Captain Quick Check List
- Event Captain Guide
- Captain Guest Form – A tool to submit your guests names.
For more information, please contact Eddie Rauen at (513) 577-7718 or Edward.Rauen@scouting.org.