At the Board of Directors meeting on March 24, Nashua Valley Council was recognized as a Centennial Quality Council by the Boy Scouts of America. This is the first time in more than ten years that Nashua Valley Council has received this recognition. The award was presented to Council President, Mike Dembowski by Area 1 Director, Richard Trier and Area 1 President, Bill Downey.

The Centennial Quality Council is an annual award recognizing councils that demonstrate effective delivery of the Scouting program through membership growth, financial stability, high quality programs and summer camps, and active volunteer involvement. Nashua Valley Council was one of only five councils in Area 1 to receive this recognition.

Mr. Dembowski praised the efforts of the volunteers and staff in the council in achieving this award. "We all participate in making sure our boys receive the best Scouting opportunities they can." He said. "We all roll up our sleeves and make sure it happens. For this I thank you."

Mr. Trier and Mr. Downey both praised the council for its very effective efforts, to bring more boys into the Scouting program, and for successfully weathering the financial downturn.

The Scouts of Nashua Valley Council thank the sponsors and players in this year's Oak Hill Golf Tournament for their generous support of Scouting. Photos of foursomes are available for download.