Scouting programs in Cannon County received a boost Tuesday night when the Hilton Stone American Legion Post 279 served as the sponsor of the annual fund raiser. The post is sponsor for Troop 1180 (Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and Cub Scouts) in Cannon County.Commander Dave Faulkner was the master of ceremonies. Scouts from Troop 1180 opened the ceremony by posting the Colors, leading the Pledge of Allegiance, The Scout Oath, and Scout Law, and the invocation.
Guest speaker for the program was Brent Bush, who was introduced by his son, Zach, an Eagle Scout.
Former Woodbury Chief of Police Tony Burnett received the “2018 Good Scout of the Year Award.” Burnett now serves as a local law enforcement liason for the State of Tennessee’s Highway Safety office. The Good Scout is one of the organization’s highest awards.
Seven table captains assisted with the event, Darryl Young, Lowell Womack, John House, Herb Alsup, Al Bugg Jr., Stan Hollandsworth, and Tim Bell. Col. Jim Stone expressed thanks to all who participated including Ian Weir, Director or the Middle Tennessee Council Boy Scouts of America, the Trail of Tears District.
