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William H. Spurgeon, III Award
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Square Knot
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Lapel Pin
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The knot and lapel pin are
presented to indaviduals only,
Not organizations!
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William H. Spurgeon, III Award
PDF Application
The William H. Spurgeon, III Award
is the highest recognition for individuals
and organizations contributing significant
leadership to the Exploring Program
Background
The William H. Spurgeon, III Award was developed in 1971 in honor
of the man who is regarded as the major leader in the development
of special interest Exploring. Mr. Spurgeon was a business executive
at the Irvine Company in Southern California who personally organized
many special interest posts in the 1960's. Mr. Spurgeon served for
many years as a member of the National Council Executive Board and
national Exploring Committee. His pioneering efforts led to the
present contemporary Exploring Program. He devoted much of the late
1960's to promoting Exploring and is particularly remembered as a
dynamic speaker for Exploring Impact Plan luncheons across America.
Mr. Spurgeon passed away in 1970.
Purpose
The Award is designed for council use to
recognize individuals or organizations
contributing significant leadership to
the Exploring program. The award is also
presented regionally and nationally:
Awards to Individuals
The council may present the Spurgeon Award
to men and women who have rendered outstanding
leadership to the Exploring program either as
an Explorer Post adult leader or as a district,
division, or council Exploring adult volunteer.
Awards to Organizations
The council may present the Spurgeon Award
to schools, businesses, industries, labor unions,
government agencies, civic clubs, fraternal
groups, and other community organizations that have
demonstrated an outstanding record of providing
significiant leadership to the Exploring program.
Award Plaque
Presented to both indaviduals and Organizations!
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