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CHINA — Doug Leonard of Palermo has worn many titles over the years — warehouse manager for Performance Food Services/ North Center in Augusta; Boy Scout leader for Troop 479 in China; Palermo Snowmobile Club volunteer; food drive organizer; and now District Award of Merit recipient after being presented the award at a Court of Honor ceremony at the China Baptist Church April 26.
The award was made in recognition of his outstanding work in Scouting and in the community as well.
The District Award of Merit is given to volunteer Scouting leaders around the country. It is a council-level award presented at the District Level. Kennebec Valley District, which delivers Scouting to five counties in Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts, chose two leaders to present this award to this year. On April 7, Joe Shelton was presented the District Award of Merit at the annual Scouter Recognition Dinner at the Waterville Elks. Leonard was unable to attend, so a second presentation was arranged.
Leonard received the award from Troop 479 Scout Leaders Scott Adams, Ron Emery and Matt Bodine, each of them has been presented this award in the past.
Scott Adams said, “Doug has spear-headed our annual food drive to the local pantry since 2013. Every March the pantry can count on as much as 500 items to help stock their shelves.”
Matt Bodine praised Doug’s work with the Scouts. “Doug is a steady hand and has so much patience with the Scouts. He is a natural leader for them His work with them in advancement is exemplary.”
“He sets a great example for the Scouts and enjoys helping with trips the troop has taken to visit sled dogs in Augusta or as far as way as our troop trips to Boston, New York and Pennsylvania,” related Emery. “He uses his vacation time in the summer to help the Scoutmaster during summer camp with the Scouts.”
Leonard is registered as an assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 479.
PHOTO: From left, Scott Adams, Matt Bodine and Ron Emery stand behind Douglas Leonard after presenting him with the District Award of Merit during a Court of Honor Ceremony at the China Baptist Church. All four are leaders in China Boy Scout Troop 479. (Submitted photo)
