Local Educators, Police Detective to Be Honored at Boy Scout Dinner

The Boys Scouts of America’s local district, serving eastern Jackson County will present the 2018 Ambassador of Scouting Award and the Elbert K. Fretwell Awards during a recognition dinner on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Ophelia’s on the square in Independence.

The Ambassador of Scouting Award is presented annually to a local individual outside of Scouting who demonstrates the values important in Scouting in their actions.

This year’s Ambassador of Scouting recipient is Keegan Hughes, of the Blue Springs Police Department. He is currently a detective assigned to general investigations.

Since 2013, Keegan has covered over 900 miles in endurance events where he has worn his full police uniform honoring fallen first responders and raising money for charity.

The Elbert K Fretwell Outstanding Educator awards are being presented for the first time. The nominees from each of the school districts that the Blue Elk District serves in recognition of persons in education have demonstrated the Scouting values in their work with youth.

The Blue Elk District serves youth in the Blue Springs, Fort Osage, Grain Valley, Independence and Oak Grove school districts.

This year’s Elbert K Fretwell Outstanding Educator awards are: John Frentrop of the Blue Springs School District, Don Long of the Fort Osage School District, Chad Lograsso of the Grain Valley School District, Jason Grubb of the Independence School District, and Laura Oyler of the Oak Grove School District.

Dinner tickets are available at: AmbassadorAwardDinner2018.Kintera. org or contact Chris Bradshaw at 816- 838-2183.