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PRESENTATION TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2015 ORDER OF THE SPIRIT CATCHER AND YOUTH SPIRIT CATCHER AWARDS
Mayor J. Lehman called upon Councillor M. Prowse and Councillor B. Ward to present the 2015 Order of the Spirit Catcher and Youth Spirit Catcher Awards. Councillor M. Prowse, Chair of the Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee, provided the history associated with the Order of the Spirit Catcher Awards.
1. Mr. Jason Gingrich, recipient of the 2015 Youth Spirit Catcher Award
Councillor Ward acknowledged Jason's involvement with Scouts Canada and noted that Jason has been an active member of the Barrie community for some time rallying young and old. He noted that Jason has been involved with numerous initiatives including:
* Acting as Area Youth Commissioner and Venturer Company President;
* Organized skills training events for youth from 23 Scouting groups;
* Completed the Scout leadership training program;
* Active member of The Canadian Path, a new Scouting program embracing full rounded, youth-led adventures and programs; and
* Organizer and mentor in the Junior Toastmasters program.
Councillor Ward advised that Jason also holds a brown belt in karate, is working to achieve his black belt by the age of 16 and that he is certified in first aid and holds a Bronze Star in swimming making him lifeguard qualified by the age of 16. He commented that Jason has made great contributions to the youth of Barrie and continues to succeed in his achievements. Councillor Ward presented Mr. Gingrich with a cheque and the 2015 Youth Spirit Catcher Award in recognition of his efforts.
Mr. Gingrich commented that it was an honour to receive an Award with such stature that is attached to an incredible list of names who inspired him in his youth and continue to inspire him and fellow Barrie citizens. He noted that he always had an appreciation for service and receiving the award is very humbling. Mr. Gingrich acknowledged the Scouts and Area Comm...
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