2024 Good Scout Award Luncheon
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Duke Energy Center
525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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
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.
HONOREE | Paul Verst
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Paul T. Verst is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verst Group Logistics and Zenith Logistics.
Paul assumed the leadership role from his father, William G. Verst, in 1993. Since that time, he has overseen the expansion of the company’s strategic plan and customer solutions. Of utmost importance to Paul is the commitment to putting the customer first.
A strong believer in giving back, Paul is currently on the boards of the Kenton County Airport Board (CVG), WOW Logistics, OneNKY Alliance, Horizon Community Fund, Central Bank Board of Advisors, and Xavier University’s Board of Trustees. He is a past board member of Gateway Community & Technical College Foundation and the Dan Beard Boy Scout Council. As co-chair, Paul recently completed a $6 million capital campaign at Camp Michaels in Union, KY for the Dan Beard Scout Council. Paul is also a past chair of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), the Ohio Warehouse Association (OWA), Tri-County Economic Development Foundation (TriED), the Cincinnati Grocery Manufacturers’ Representatives, and the Executive Board of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Active in the logistics industry, Paul is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), the Warehousing Educational Research Council (WERC), and the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
Paul obtained a BSBA in Accounting and MBA in Management from Xavier University.
Paul resides in Cold Spring with his wife Sue of 38 years. Paul and Sue have three children, Christine, Christopher, and Patrick along with three grandchildren, Savannah, Rory, and Peri. His hobbies include golf, reading, coin collecting, Xavier basketball and spending time at their summer house in Charlevoix, Michigan.
We are excited to announce the 2024 Good Scout Award Luncheon Key Note Speaker is Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, Motivational Speaker, Author & Inspiration for the Award-Winning Film “Rudy.”
Rudy Ruettiger is an Emmy Award-winning motivational speaker, author and producer. His early life and career were the inspiration for the 1993 film “Rudy.”
Ruettiger carved his name into history books as a member of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team when he sacked the opposing team’s quarterback in the last 27 seconds of the contest — his only play in the only game of his college football career. His life story was immortalized in the critically acclaimed film, “Rudy,” one of the most beloved and best-known sports movies of all time.
Ruettiger’s message of overcoming obstacles and persevering through adversity continues in his work as speaker, published author, and co-founder of the Rudy Foundation, whose mission is to strengthen communities by offering scholarships in education, sports and the performing arts.
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
MEDIA
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 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
For more information, please contact Eddie Rauen at (513) 577-7718 or Edward.Rauen@scouting.org.