Congratulations to the Troop 818 Award Recipients

Domenic Kite named Scout of the Year for 2022 for the Pinnacle Peak District.  Domenic was recognized for his work as Senior Patrol Leader, Order of the Arrow Vice Chapter Chief and course instructor for the National Youth Leadership Training.  Congratulations Domenic!

Mr. Tim Whitney named Scout Master of the Year for 2022 for the Pinnacle Peak District.  Mr. Whitney was recognized as a longstanding Scoutmaster who has influenced hundreds of young men and contributed countless hours on outings and fostering Scout Spirit amongst a high performing unit.  Congratulations Mr. Whitney. 

Alex Wood Recognized as Extra Miler.  Alex Wood was recognized for his work migrating the Troop 818 website to its current domain. This initiative took several years and lots of fortitude.  Congratulations Alex Wood.

Blake Kite Recognized as Extra Miler.  Blake Kite was recognized for his coordination Troop 818’s trip to Emerald Bay last summer.  Congratulations Blake Kite.

Bonnie Roberts Recognized as Extra Miler.  Bonnie was recognized for her contribution to recruiting and onboarding multiple crossover Scouts and welcoming their parents to Troop 818.  Congratulations Bonnie Roberts

Amanda Cramer awarded the Bronze Pelican by the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Committee on Scouting.  Amanda was recognized for  leading Troop 818 Scouts through Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem training every other year since 2016 and service to our Charter Organization St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church.  Congratulations Amanda Cramer.

Ad Altare Dei Awardees

Bishop Edwardo Nevares presented Ben Duclos, Colton Carlson, Cooper Carlson and Domenic Kite with the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem on February 26th at St. Timothy Catholic Church.  The Scouts attended classes with Amanda Cramer over the fall leading to a board of review at the Diocese of Phoenix.  Ad Altare Dei means “to the altar of God,” and the emblem program is designed to help Scouts of the Roman Catholic Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community.

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Pope Pius XII Awardees

Bishop Edwardo Nevares presented Alton Rabasca, Conor Carlson and Parker Tellis the Pope Pius XII Religious Emblem on February 26th at St. Timothy Catholic Church.  The Scouts attended classes with Troop Chaplain Steve Miller learning about current issues facing the Church and society.   This particular medal helps Scouts explore their possible life vocations (single, married, religious, ordained) and ministries in the Church as calls from God.