Alertness to the needs of others is the mark of
the Vigil Honor. It calls for an individual with an unusual
awareness of the possibilities within each situation.
The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the
Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to
lodge, council, and Scouting. Membership cannot be won by a
person's conscious endeavors.
The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction
and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason of
exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have
made distinguished contributions beyond the immediate
responsibilities of their position of office to one or more of the
following:
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Lodge
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Order of the Arrow
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Scouting community
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Scout Camp
Under NO circumstances should tenure in
Scouting or the Order of the Arrow be considered as reason enough
for a Vigil Honor recommendation.
Any member of the Order of the Arrow registered
in Scouting and in good standing in a regularly chartered lodge is
eligible for recommendation to the National Order of the Arrow
Committee for elevation to the Vigil Honor provided that, at the
time of the recommendation, the individual has been a Brotherhood
member for a minimum of two years. A lodge may nominate a
maximum of two percent of their registered Arrowmen once a year,
through the Vigil Honor petition, found in the annual re-charter
packet. At least 50 percent of all nominated must be under 21 at
the time of nomination.
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2007 Vigil Honor Class
(From L to R - Chief Matt Dodge,
Matthew Hall, Mr. Mathew Balasis, Mr. Samuel Joseph,
Jonathon Kelly and Marty Shermetaro)
Matthew Hall
"Ambitious Snappy Gator"
Jonathan Kelly
"Always Faithful Warrior Who Serves"
Marty Shermetaro
"Whimsical Dedicated Medicine Man"
Mr. Mathew Balasis
"Seasoned Reader of Eagles"
Mr. Samuel A. Joseph III
"Nautica Pack-Rat"
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Timuquan Lodge Vigil
Honor Recipients
|
Year |
Recipient |
Vigil Name Translation |
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2007 |
Mathew Balasis |
Seasoned Reader of Eagles |
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2007 |
Matthew R. Hall |
Ambitious Snappy Gator |
|
2007 |
Samuel A. Joseph |
Nautical Pack-Rat |
|
2007 |
Jonathan Kelly |
Always Faithful Warrior Who Serves |
|
2007 |
Marty A. Shermetaro |
Whimsical Dedicated Medicine Man |
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|
2006 |
Tony Clock |
Silent Skinny Worker With Longhair |
|
2006 |
Travis W. Johnston |
Sand Hill Crane in the Grasses |
|
2006 |
Aaron C. Joseph |
Dedicated Chieftain |
|
2006 |
Gregory A. Papandrew |
The One Who was Not Forgotten |
|
2006 |
Everett F. Rollins |
Distant Traveler Who Leads |
|
2006 |
Thomas Stoner, Jr |
Debating Dolphin |
|
2006 |
David J. Sweeney |
Flyer of Chiefs |
|
2006 |
Daniel Wilson |
Ant |
|
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|
2005 |
Jon D. Brenzel |
Adamant Guard |
|
2005 |
Joseph A. DeMoss |
Trail Blazer |
|
2005 |
John F. Freeborn |
Faithful Cook |
|
2005 |
Eric J. Lund |
Adamant Chef Who Acts |
|
2005 |
Glen Parker |
Comical Servant |
|
2005 |
Andrew C. Peters |
Quiet Achiever |
|
2005 |
Edward M. Ronshausen |
Sly Owl |
|
2005 |
Robert T. Wilfong |
Guardian Falcon |
|
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|
2004 |
Jarred T. Butler |
Talkative Money Changer |
|
2004 |
Michael J. Chapman |
Enthusiastic Supplier of Long Talk |
|
2004 |
Matthew Dodge |
Spiritual Voyager |
|
2004 |
James Watson |
Eager Bald Eagle |
|
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|
2003 |
Mitchell Bollenbacher |
Sand Hill Fish |
|
2003 |
Peter Hamilton |
Quiet Rock |
|
2003 |
Craig Koshler |
Corner Stone of Eagles |
|
2003 |
Kenny LaBonte |
Dancing Medicine Man |
|
2003 |
Cliff Lentsch |
Culinary Mountain Leader |
|
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|
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|
2002 |
James Bonds |
Quiet Marksman |
|
2002 |
John Fabiszewski |
He Who Loves To Cook |
|
2002 |
Kevin Grab |
Crazy Star Gazer |
|
2002 |
Robert Marlowe |
Passionate Rider |
|
2002 |
Jimmy Palermo |
Smiling Rock |
|
2002 |
Douglas P. Renker |
He Who Cries with Determination |
|
2002 |
Kyle Wilson |
Avid Arrow Seeker |
|
2002 |
Martha Winland |
Unselfish Volunteer |
|
|
|
|
|
2001 |
Robert Hummer |
Silent Provider |
|
2001 |
Jason R. Lentsch |
Venture Seeker |
|
2001 |
Dean Newton |
Brother of Stone |
|
2001 |
Dwight J. Pollock |
Quiet Messenger |
|
2001 |
Jon Robus |
Early Rising Cook |
|
2001 |
Robert Schatzman |
Brother of Eagles |
|
|
|
|
|
2000 |
Mary Bray |
Compassionate One |
|
2000 |
Ryan D. Cobin |
Singing Healer |
|
2000 |
Paul DiCicco |
Helpful Cook |
|
2000 |
David Harter |
Quiet Maker of Smiles |
|
2000 |
Bradley Kangas |
Devoted Medicine Man |
|
2000 |
Jeffrey Daniel Payne |
Traveling Guide |
|
2000 |
Pamella Renker |
Guide of Honored Ones |
|
2000 |
Francis Williams |
Mountain Guard |
|
|
|
|
|
1999 |
Richard Ascough, III. |
Powerful Guardian |
|
1999 |
John Barron |
Cheerful Planner |
|
1999 |
Thomas C. Giarratano |
Maker of Laughter |
|
1999 |
Timothy Grab |
One Who Entertains |
|
1999 |
Les Griffith |
One Who is Everywhere |
|
1999 |
Charles Jaeger |
Jumping Warrior |
|
1999 |
James Scott Payne |
World Scouter Who Leads in Vision |
|
1999 |
Salvatore Pizzo |
Devoted Baker |
|
|
|
|
|
1998 |
Timothy G. Faughnan |
Large Mouth Bass |
|
1998 |
David C. Haertel |
Devoted Guide |
|
1998 |
John Petruccelli |
Ice Bather |
|
1998 |
Derrick "Tiny" Roe |
Tiny Music Maker |
|
|
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|
|
1997 |
James R. Ammeraal |
Culinary Landscaper |
|
1997 |
Christopher R. Bauer |
Wise Acting Hurricane |
|
1997 |
Wayne R. Brown |
Marching Drummer |
|
1997 |
Charles Campbell |
He Who Snores with Passion |
|
1997 |
Dr. David Harter |
Maker of Smiles |
|
1997 |
William J. Howey Jr. |
Well Rounded Cook |
|
1997 |
Michael R. Kangas |
Keeper of Money |
|
1997 |
Joseph J. Petruccelli |
Helpful Guide |
|
1997 |
B. Lyle Wilson |
Quiet Chief of Ceremonies |
|
|
|
|
|
1996 |
Andrew Bertels |
Quiet Medicine Man |
|
1996 |
Eric Cupps |
Cheerful Friend |
|
1996 |
Paul Drouin |
Teacher Who Swims |
|
1996 |
Richard Gillette |
Helpful Drummer |
|
1996 |
Matthew A. Kamat |
He Who Has Powerful Smile |
|
1996 |
Nelson Reithmaier |
Diligent Cook |
|
1996 |
Jeffery E. Renker |
