Peter Quigg was honored as the 2010 Distinguished Citizen of the Boy Scouts’ Baden-Powell Council. From left are Earle Wootton, Rep. Sandra Major, Quigg, Tom Chamberlain, and BSA District Executive William Albrecht.
BY HELEN B. FOSTER
Correspondent
The Baden-Powell Council celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America on Oct. 1, by honoring Peter Quigg as the 2010 Distinguished Citizen.
The award began in 1988 with Judge Donald O’Malley being the honoree and has continued recognizing county residents and those affiliated with the county who exemplify in their daily life the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America.
The recipients are always chosen for their community service, leadership and have the respect of their colleagues. Quigg’s position with the the Community Foundation of Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties allows him to work closely with individuals, families, organizations and schools in providing assistance in the Foundation’s two county service area.
Quigg also serves on the Lackawanna College New Milford Center Advisory Council, Blue Ridge School District Strategic Planning Committee, 4-H Development Council and Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center Advisory Council.
The Quigg family including parents, Tom and Shirley, and brother Scott with their family business, Pump ‘N Pantry Convenience Stores are into civic involvement, that included the donation of the Montrose Theater to the Montrose Restoration Committee to continue providing quality local entertainment.
Baden Powell Council Field director Gary Decker spoke for the council.
“Scouting will continue to teach young men to be leaders just as it has for 100 years,” Decker said.
The Baden Powell Council (which includes Susquehanna County in Pennsylvania, as well as Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Tioga, Tompkins Counties in New York) is ranked in the top third of councils in the country, Decker added, noting that the it has been recognized recently for its outstanding unit programming and has the second largest growth among councils in the northeastern United States.
He concluded by congratulating Quigg.
Earle Wootton and State Rep. Sandra Major gave testimonials.
Wootton, who works closely with Quigg at the Community Foundation thanked him for being part of our world making it a better place.
Major said it is leaders like Quigg who make our community what it is as good communities could not exist without good leaders. “Much like the Boy Scouts are preparing many for the world ahead, Peter’s parents prepared him. They provided him with an education in community service, charity, leadership and working for the greater good,” Major said.
When it was Quigg’s turn at the microphone, he thanked the participants for making the evening memorable.
He used the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouting this year to point out the many things that were started or finished 100 years ago.
He concluded by saying, “it is what we do everyday, take up the work others have started.”
Master of ceremonies Tom Chamberlain also noted the citations Quigg received from county and state officials.
The dinner was held at The Summitt. Other members of the planning committee were Rob Robinson, Randi Blank, Lori Moore and District Executive William Albrecht.
Members of Troop 92, Montrose presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Boy Scout Oath. During dinner a video slide show depicting Peter’s life was enjoyed.
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