Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award
Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award is given to Arrowmen who have performed outstanding service to Pathfinder Chapter. Nominate Scouts and Scouters who you believe have given distinguished service directly to the Pathfinder Chapter for at least two years. To nominate someone download the nomination form for the Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award.
Jack J. Sophir Lifetime Achievement Award
Pathfinder Chapter also has a Jack J. Sophir Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to Scouters who are believed to have given a lifetime (minimum of ten years) of achievement and participation in the Order of the Arrow. The nominee must previously have received the Pathfinder Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award. Nominate someone by downloading nomination form for the Jack J. Sophir Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year and Jack J. Sophir Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented each year at the Chapter Fellowship Banquet in February. If you believe someone is worthy of either award, nominate that person; do not expect someone else to do it, as they may go unrecognized.
Past Recipients and Resumes
Pathfinder Chapter is looking for your Scouting Resumes. Resumes are used to help Arrowmen nominate fellow Arrowmen for these awards and for the Vigil Honor, providing information that may be required on each nomination form. Fill one out today and mail it to our Chapter Advisor, Joel Schwartz, to aid in the application process.
See below for past recipients of the Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year and Jack J. Sophir Lifetime Achievement Awards.
2022 Jack J. Sophir Arrowman of the Year Award Recipients:
Lorenzo Gutting
Scout Lorenzo Gutting has shown exemplary leadership in the chapter as a member of the ceremonial team and leadership. Lorenzo came into the order full force in the ceremonial team while also serving as the Ordeal chairman. He learned his lines lightning-fast and did a fantastic job on his first performance performing both the Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal ceremony at a 2020 Induction weekend. He has steadily learned many roles and ceremonies over the past two years and is still an active member of the ceremonial team. Loenzo is currently serving as the chapter Ordeal chairman. He is also the current SPL of his Troop (362). For his cheerful service, we wholeheartedly present Lorenzo D. Gutting the Jack J Sophir Arrowman of the year award.
Neil Maxwell
Scout Neil Maxwell has done a superb job of being involved and active in his troop and the Order of the Arrow. He has been on the ceremonial team since he was elected into the order, and has done well-performing ceremonies. He is serving in his second term as Chapter Second Vice-Chief. He is very organized and responsible in all of the roles he has taken on. Neil has been a pivotal member of the Pathfinder Chapter and he is always happy to step up and offer whatever services are needed to get the job done. He takes his involvement very seriously and is a solid member of the ceremony. It is with an exuberance that we present the Jack J Sophir Arrowman of the year award to Neil T. Maxwell.
Declan O’Leary
Scout Declan O’Leary has been a welcome addition to the chapter over the past several years. Actively participating in chapter activities since his induction into the Order of the Arrow. Declan began his leadership within the chapter as Troop OA Representative for a couple of years, frequently serving as an Elangomat, and is now serving as the chapter’s First Vice-Chief. He has been an integral part of the chapter willing to step up and volunteer whenever anything is needed. Besides his role in the chapter, he has been serving his troop (49) as Senior Patrol Leader. For his overwhelming service to the chapter we present the Jack J Sophir Arrowman of the year award to Declan B. O’Leary.
Ben King
Eagle Scout Ben King became an active member of the chapter by attending all chapter and lodge activities. He first served as the chapter in the role of Service chairman and then with little knowledge of building websites, Ben volunteered to become the chapter Webmaster chairman. He served for multiple years and picked up the WordPress software rather quickly. We are fortunate that he continued his service when he was elected Chapter Chief at this past Fall Reunion. Besides his chapter leadership, Ben has served his troop as Senior Patrol Leader and the Lodge as LodgeMASTER chairman and Founders Award chairman. It is with great honor that I present to Benjamin King the Jack J sophir Arrowmen of the year award.
Lifetime Achievement Recipients:
- Sam Racowski (2001)
- Lou Heyman (2001)
- Tom Luecke (2003)
- Beth Metcalf (2006)
- Fran Geisel (2007)
- Jerry Geisel (2009)
- Miles McKinney (2015)
- Matt Beyes (2016)
- Michael Flynn (2020)
- David Gentle (2021)
Jack J. Sophir Awards Recipients
1997 | |
Jeremiah Burcher | Jerry Geisel |
Joe Geisel | Steve Kuppinger, Jr |
Steve Kuppinger, Sr. | Pat Luecke |
Kevin Lyons | Beth Metcalf |
1998 | |
Fran Geisel | Tim Luecke |
Tom Luecke | Robert Lyons |
Walter Zdazinsky | Andrew Zumwalt |
1999 | |
Paul Carson | Andrew Finnell |
Michael Flavin | Jonathon Grant |
Tom Lacavich | |
2000 | |
Phil Gold | Sam Gold |
Jeff Patrylo | Mike Patrylo |
Byan Ranney | |
2001 | |
Sam Racowski* | Lou Heyman* |
Lonnan Jaeger | John Mancuso |
Jeff Pastorius | Tom Stuckey |
2002 | |
John Carter | Mike Flynn |
Paul Lee | Bill Morton |
Scott A. Rowe | Dennis Underwood |
2003 | |
Tom Luecke* | Matt Oberkirsch |
Bradley Girard | Jeff Jones |
2004 | |
David Gentle | Tim Weaver |
Matt Flynn | Ronnie Jacobs |
2005 | |
Jimmy Holguin | Daniel Knight |
Teddy Sosna | Dean Bright |
2006 | |
Beth Metcalf* | Jory Cook |
Benjamin Kaufman | Miles Mckinney |
2007 | |
Fran Geisel* | Matt Beyes |
Dale Christiansen | Dan Corce |
Nick Foster | |
2008 | |
Andy Faron | Dennis Gallagher |
2009 | |
Jerry Geisel* | Chris Gallagher |
Heather Henderson | Luke Henderson |
Mark Zumwalt | |
2010 | |
Michael Andersen | Jim Marshall |
2011 | |
Michael Brown, Jr | Larry Henderson |
Josh Picus | Sam Picus |
2012 | |
Michael Brown, Sr | John McKinney |
Thomas Van Horn | |
2013 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Brendan Boyle | Rebecca Anderson |
Ryan Stoeckel | Drew McCoy |
2014 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Zack Becker | Matthew Beyes |
TJ Keith | Griffin Stoeckel |
2015 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Christopher Hahn | Miles Mckinney* |
Joel Schwartz | |
2016 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Ray Kreienkamp | Ethan Bopp |
Wyatt Arnold | Tanner Voelcker |
Matt Beyes* | |
2017 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Samuel Beyes | Owen Fuchs |
Nicole Bopp | Dan Stoeckel |
2018 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Tony Arnold | Max Wild |
2019 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Elin Asvaldsdottir | Tylor Krieger |
Alexander Ficken | Joel Portman |
2020 – View Recipient Biographies | |
David Dubois | Michael Flynn* |
Andrew McCandliss | |
2021 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Tom Coscia | Patrick Hawkins |
David Gentle* | DeAndre Westbrook III |
2022 – View Recipient Biographies | |
Lorenzo Gutting | Neil Maxwell |
Ben King | Declan O’Leary |