Jeff Glaze Awarded the Silver Beaver Award

The Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America has awarded the Silver Beaver Award to Jeff Glaze, Troop 477, Kingswood United Methodist Church. Jeff has served as an active adult leader for over 30 years.

In June 1979, Jeff Glaze joined Boy Scout Troop 477 as assistant Scoutmaster. He also served as Scoutmaster at Troop 403, Winters Chapel United Methodist Church in 1981 and 1983, where he was a Scout in the late 1960's. Jeff has also served on the the Northeast District Advancement Committee from 1985 to 1997, later becoming vice-chairman of advancement. He also served a term as Advancement Chairman for the Button Gwinnett District, and has served for 10 years on the Hightower Trail District Advancement Committee.

“Serving on Eagle Boards of Review is the best job in Scouting,” Glaze said. He has participated in more than 160 Eagle Boards of Review.

Over the years Jeff has been awarded the following awards: Northeast District "Keystone" award, Hightower Trail District "Trailblazer" award, Button Gwinnett District "Golden Quill" award, the "Arrowhead Honor" for commissioner service, the "Scouters Key" award, the "Cross and Flame" award from the Methodist Church, and the "District Award of Merit" from the Northeast District.

Jeff has served in the following leadership positions: Assistant Scoutmaster(5), Scoutmaster(2), Troop Committee Chairman(9), Chartered Organization Representative(8), Unit Commissioner(7), Assistant District Commissioner(3), Button Gwinnett District Advancement Chairman(1), Northeast District Advancement Vice Chairman(2), and Troop Committee Member(5).

Jeff was one of 17 recipients honored at the March 21st Court of Honor conducted by the Atlanta Area Council.