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Adult Recognition

St. George Adult Recognition (NCCS/BSA)

The St. George Adult Recognition is the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) recognition for Adult (Boy) Scouters that is awarded at the diocesan level.  Scouters are nominated by their peers and a committee is formed to assess the merits of those nominated. The number of St. George Recognitions a diocese committee can award each year is limited to a formula based on the number of Catholic units in the diocese .Recipients of the St. George Recognition are eligible to also receive the BSA Adult Religious knot.

Diocesan Adult Recognition

The Bronze Pelican Recognition is the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (DCCS) recognition for adult Scouters (cub,boy scout, or venture leaders).  Scouters are nominated by their unit peers and a committee is formed to assess the merits of those nominated.  Recipients of the Bronze Pelican Recognition are NOT eligible to also receive the BSA Adult Religious knot.

Adult Recognition Process

Application available:

At the Eykamp Scouting Center or from the DCCS

Application due to committee:

January of each year

Send completed applications to:

The Catholic Diocese of Evansville

c/o Office of Youth & Young Adult Formation

P.O. Box 4169

Evansville, In 47724-0169

Attention: Scout Chaplain/DCCS Chairman

Ceremony information:

Annual Boy Scout Retreat in March of each year

For more information contact:

Adult Recognition Chair: Mike Harris – 812-490-8087 harfammj@wowway.com

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