Sequoyah Council NESA
Mission
An alliance of area Eagle Scouts with a mission to promote and build leadership skills, fellowship and support the Council.
Vision
To involve all area Eagle Scouts as active participants in the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.
Never in Scouting history has there been a more important time than right now to develop strong leadership skills for our future leaders. As an Eagle Scout, you know what your Scout training has done for your personal development. We are now looking for Eagle Scouts in our Council area to “give back” to the youth we are serving. We need YOU to share your skills and experience with Scouts in our Council.
Through the Sequoyah Council National Eagle Scout Association, we have an opportunity to promote and build leadership skills in our youth, the future leaders of our country. We can support the Sequoyah Council while we reacquaint with fellow Eagle Scouts. Please register so we can contact you about our meetings that will include food, fellowship, and opportunities for leadership roles.
The National Eagle Scout Association’s Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
Do you know an Eagle Scout that has served this area with distinction? If yes, they can be nominated for the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. The National Eagle Scout Association’s Outstanding Eagle Scout Award is a prestigious recognition granted to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their local community, state, and region. Each recipient’s actions and accomplishments have elevated the stature of Eagle Scouts in the public eye, and each recipient has held to the standards set forth in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Please complete this nomination form and submit to John Shotwell via email. They need not be registered in scouting and they must live within the Sequoyah Council.
Scholarships for Eagle Scouts
There are many college scholarships available to Eagle Scouts. Click the button below for some information on just a few that are available! Good Luck!
Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award
VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship
[National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)]
Leadership
Bill Bridgforth – Chair
Earned Eagle Scout in Sequoyah Council in 1964. Has served on Council Executive Committee & Board. Has Doctorate of Commissioner Science. Registered Scouter in Sequoyah Council for 50+ years. Retired Pediatrician. Married to Betsy. Two adult children, both were in Scouting – his son is an Eagle & daughter has GSA Gold Award. Four granddaughters. Hobbies: mission work, photography, nature study, grandkids.
Shane Barger – Membership Chair
Shane Barger is an Eagle Scout from Troop 298 in Newport, Tennessee. He and his wife Sharon along with their children are very active in Scouting; his son is an Eagle Scout, his daughter earned her GSA Silver Medal, and his nieces and nephews are also involved in their local Pack and Troop. He is a self-employed Nurse Practitioner. His hobbies are hiking, biking, kayaking, and climbing
Daniel Schumaier – Communication Chair
Dan became an Eagle Scout in 1959 from Troop 314 in Webster Groves, MO. Dan is a Distinguished Eagle Scout and past present of the Sequoyah Council Boy Scouts of America. He is a self-employed audiologist and inventor in Johnson City, TN.
Donivan Rhoton – Service Projects Chair
Donivan Rhoton earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1998 in Troop 18, Wheeler United Methodist Church in Blountville, TN. He also was awarded the BSA Heroism Award in 1996. He served in the United States Army from 1999 to 2007 as a Military Police Officer. Donivan now serves as a Den Leader for Pack 121 in Bristol TN, an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 70 in Abington VA.
John Shotwell – Awards & Recognition Chair
John earned his Eagle Scout in 1985 in San Diego, CA. He is a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. He has been awarded the District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, and is recipient of the NESA Outstanding Eagle Award.
Greg Leitch – Staff Advisor
Greg is the Scout Executive/CEO of the Sequoyah Council and also serves as the staff advisor for the Sequoyah Council NESA chapter.