Outing for Scouting Successful: Video by Erick Dircks

February 22, 2025 Russ Kaspar Local News Comments Off on Outing for Scouting Successful: Video by Erick Dircks

The Clinton County Community rallied around the local Scouting program and achieved the $10,000 goal to help keep Scouting strong in Clinton County.  At last count, $9,875 came in during the event with two or three other known donations yet to come. An anonymous donor said he would make up any difference if the goal is not met.

Outing for Scouting at Neighborhood Center Thursday evening. The event was MC’d by Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets.

The achievements of area youth in Scouting were celebrated, spotlighting two youth who achieved the rank of Eagle.  Mayor Judy Sheets MC’ed the event and paid tribute to Scouter Ron Pritchett who passed unexpectedly on December 9th.  Pritchett introduced the Mayor to scouting by asking her to serve on the Eagle Board of Review, a small group that approves projects and eligibility of each Eagle Scout and makes final approval of the Eagle Rank, the highest rank in Scouting.

Russ and Susan Kaspar reflected on a few highlights from their  youth associated with scouting and Russ Kaspar’s 14 year tenure as Scoutmaster of Troop 320 and his service as Sugar Creek District Chairman.  Kaspar spotlighted two local Eagle Scouts and interviewed Pat Day, a local businessman who served in Russ’s Troop 320 years ago. Pat was Senior Patrol Leader (highest troop position for a Scout) and an Eagle Scout himself. Day now owns several funeral homes in North Central Indiana.

Erick Dircks, a former Scout himself, put together a video of the evening:

Contributors:

  • Frankfort Rotary Club
  • Tornado Roofing
  • Lawn Tamer
  • BCS Boutique and Garden
  • Day & Genda Funeral Home

1st Class Sponsors

  • Cottage Watchman Security Systems
  • Winski Brothers
  • Wessler Engineering
  • Ellie’s Retreat House
  • Simplify Family Dental
  • Encompass Credit Union
  • Wildcat Creek Career Cooperative

Life Scout Sponsors

  • Good time Professional Audio
  • Jim Siegfried
  • I.U. Health

Eagle Scout Sponsors

  • Kaspar Media Group
  • American Structurepoint
  • Center Township of Clinton County
  • The City of Frankfort

Shoup’s Catering, Good Time Professional Audio and City of Frankfort were recognized for their help serving, providing audio and providing space at the Neighborhood Center.

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets was MC for the event.
Pinewood Derby anyone? Displays show a slice of life from Scouting in Clinton County
Scoutmaster Russ Kaspar has a little fun at Pat Day’s expense recalling the days when Pat was Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 320 and got his Eagle Scout and Firecrafter ranks while a youth.
Camp Cullom is home to several Eagle Scout projects including one of the largest Eagle Scout Projects ever completed in the Crossroads of America Council: The Disc Golf Course by Scout Nathan Pillion with well over 3000 volunteer hours.
Russ and Susan recognized for their contributions to Scouting in the County, District and Council
Sample of some awards won by a Scout Troop
More Awards
Lots of memories, lots of learning, many more awards
Each plaque represents learning disguised as fun in the Scouting Program
Rusty McGill displays Owen McGills Eagle Sash. Some highlights of his scouting activities were recognized.  Owen was ill and could not make it to the celebration.
Eagle Scout Brenna Glass from Troop 338 interviewed by Russ Kaspar.  She recalled some of her notable memories of her scouting experience. Eagle Scout is the highest rank a Scout can achieve and it is a rank held for life.
Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets with Scouts and Adult volunteers at the Outing for Scouting event February 20, 2025
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