Friend To Friend In Scouting:
The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award

The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award, created to honor those Masons who are actively serving the Boy Scout movement, continues to gain much attention and interest throughout the Commonwealth. All Master Masons are invited to recommend a brother for the award named in honor of Daniel Carter Beard, a New York Mason who was largely responsible for the development of the Scout movement in America.

Petitions and criteria for the award can be obtained through lodge secretaries or by visiting the Grand Lodge web site at www.pagrandlodge.org/pyf/pgm/scouter. The award approved by the Boy Scouts of America consists of a neck medallion and knot patch to be worn with a Scout uniform and a certificate endorsed by the Grand Master. An individual cannot apply, he must be nominated by a brother Mason and be approved by his lodge.

Brethren on record as having received the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Award during the period from June 1 to Sept. 10 are:

Howard H. Ankenbrand, Southampton-Radiant Star Lodge No. 806, Hatboro

W. Andrew Bitner, Lowther Manor Lodge No. 781, Camp Hill

Edward B Carvell, Jr., Howell No. 405, Honey Brook

William S. Davis, Skerrett Lodge No. 343, Cochranville

Gary Lee Dukeman, Howell No. 405, Honey Brook

William H. Elliott, Jr., Williamson-Corinthian Lodge No. 368, Philadelphia

Robert A. Eslinger, George Washington Lodge No. 143, Chambersburg

M. Dennis Hedges, Joseph Warren Lodge No. 726, Warren

Wilbur R. Kline, Acacia Lodge No. 586, Waynesboro

Frank A. Mayer, Jr., Harry A. Houseman Lodge No. 717, Somerton

George Mozurkewich, Kingsbury Lodge No. 466, Olyphant

Harold A. Nye, Schuylkill Lodge No. 138, Orwigsburg

Donald S. Oplinger, Jordan Lodge No. 673, Allentown

Wayne R. Radlach, Harry A. Houseman Lodge No. 717, Somerton

Frederick J. Ritter, III, Prosperity Lodge No. 567, Riegelsville

Frederick J. Ritter, Jr., Prosperity Lodge No. 567, Riegelsville

Donald C. Roseth, Eureka Lodge No. 302, Mechanicsburg

Charles S. Rotenbury, Fritz Lodge No. 308, Fort Washington

Claude Jay Rutan, Easton Lodge No. 152, Easton

Michael Stuchlak, Jr., Kingsbury Lodge No. 466, Olyphant

Leroy L. Turner, Glasgow Lodge No. 485, Shippingport

William J. Vohs, Gen. Marquis de Lafayette Lodge No. 795, Easton

Allen L. Walker, Friendship Williams Lodge No. 400, Jenkintown

William H. Wolfe, Jr., Mount Hermon Lodge No. 472, Union Dale

Robert P. Yeager, Royersford Lodge No. 585, Royersford

William E. Yeager, Joseph Warren Lodge No. 726, Warren

James J. Zaydon, Jr., Kingsbury Lodge No. 466, Olyphant

Robert J. Zimmerman, Joseph Warren Lodge No. 726, Warren

Frequently Asked Questions About the Beard Award

How can I apply for the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award?
You can't apply for it. It is recognition by your peers for the work you are doing with Scouting. You must be nominated by a brother Mason, and be approved by your lodge to receive the award.

I have received one patch with the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award, but I have several uniforms. Where can I buy additional patches?
Only recipients of the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award can purchase the patches, and you must order them from the Pennsylvania Youth Foundation office. Send a check for $2.00 per patch payable to "GRAND LODGE OF PA" to the Pennsylvania Youth Foundation, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.