Leadership

• 2007 Ad Altare Dei Tour involving Scouts and Scouters from 20 Scout Units which left Ft Worth (Tx) and took a 7 day trip through Santa Fe (NM), Los Alamos (NM), Philmont Scout Ranch and Amarillo, Tx.
• Member of National Catholic Committee (NCCS) Marketing and Activities Committees since 2008
• Membership Chairman of Diocesan Catholic Comm on Scouting for Diocese of Ft Worth (2007-2009)
• Vice Chairman of Diocesan Catholic Comm on Scouting for Diocese of Ft Worth (2005-2007)
• Chairman of Diocesan Catholic Cub Scout Retreat (CCSR) for 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2003. Advisor to CCSR for 2001, 2002, and 2004.
• Philmont Coordinator of OA Chapter Treks from 1987 - 1997
• Chairman of Fund Raising Event called The Lone Star Trade O Ree from 1987 to present day.
• Co-Roundtable Chairman for Roadrunner District
• Troop 32 65th Anniversary, 70th Anniversary and 75th Anniversary Chairman of activities
• OA Associate Advisor from 1988-1998
• Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) Troop 32, Troop 7 ASM, and
  Troop Committee Member of Troop 32

Adult Awards and Achievements

• 2008 National Catholic Comm on Scouting Award of Excellence (NCCS) was given to Diocese of Ft Worth as a result of the 2007 Ad Altare Dei Tour
• 2004 St George Award (Diocese of Ft Worth CCS)
• 2003 National Catholic Comm on Scouting Conference Attendee (Philmont)
• 2001 Bronze Pelican Award (Diocese of Ft Worth CCS)
• 2000 District Award of Merit (Roadrunner District)
• 1999 Spark Plug Award (Roadrunner District)
• Woodbadge Beads

Adult Scouting Innovations

• Created, recruited, marketed and launched unprecedented 2007 Ad Altare Dei Tour
• Created, recruited, marketed and launched unprecedented 1998 Diocesan Catholic Cub Scout Retreat. Our program has since been taken to 5 other Boy Scout Councils for adoption.
• Created, marketed, and launched The Lone Star Trade O Ree fund raiser to benefit local Scouting programs. It is now in its 17th year and has benefited scouts from 20 different units.
• Wrote, produced and directed documentary video of 1998 Catholic Cub Scout Retreat as a vehicle to promote event to units that were not sponsored by a catholic institution.
• Wrote, produced and directed documentary video of Philmont Cavalcade, Philmont Kanik and Philmont Trek adventures as a vehicle to promote mountain trips to local scout units.

Other Notable Scouting Accomplishments

• Quoted in February 2009 article in Columbia Magazine (1 million readership). Picture published.
• Authored 5 articles from 2007 - 2009 published in North Texas Catholic, The Texas Knight, The Shield and eBridge
• Major contributor to Longhorn Council History Book entitled, "Our Longhorn Council: The First 75 Years"
• Author of "A Pious Moment." A History of Catholic Scouting within the Diocese of Ft Worth. Hardbound work containing 125 pages, over 70 pictures and a roster of every known religious awardee within the Diocese of Ft Worth since the 1940's.
• Author of "Herein Lie Treasures of Boyhood Adventures." A History of Troop 32 from 1927 to 2002. A hardbound work containing 150 pages, over 100 pictures and a roster of every known member since 1927.
• As a boy from 1977 - 1980, author of PR Announcements for various Scouting events that were published in the North Texas Catholic, The Interim Knight, and The Grapevine Sun.

Boy Record and Accomplishments

Boy Leadership

• Chairman of Quad Chapter Conclave
• Chairman of Tri Chapter Conclave
• Senior Patrol Leader (2 yrs)
• OA Chapter Chief (2 yrs)
• Catholic Boy Scout Retreat Co-Leader
• Editor of OA Chapter newsletter and Troop newsletter

Boy Awards and Achievements

• Eagle Scout
• Ad Altare Dei Catholic Scouting Award
• Gold Quill Award for Journalism (wrote and edited several newsletters)
• Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor
• 50 Miler Cycling and Hiking Awards

• KC and Scout Chairman of Troop 32 65th Anniversary, 70th Anniversary and 75th Anniversary celebrations that included KC dignitaries from the District and State.
• Knight of the Month (March 1997)
• Designed a Boy Scout Neckerchief with the likeness of St. Patricks Cathedral (seat of diocese) and placed "K of C" on it to promote the Knights
• 3rd Degree Member of KC Council 759
• Assisted in Scout leadership of annual KC # 759 Memorial Day Mass honoring veterans at Old Calvary Cemetary in Ft Worth, Texas. Led Scouts as SPL, as Altar Server, and color guard for over 10 years.
• Held several KC offices while member of Council # 799 in Houston, Texas.
• Author of articles published in Council 759 newsletter regarding scout activities for over 5 years
• Degree Team Member for inauguration of Grapevine Council 7099