by Mike Matzinger
The Murray Area Friends of Scouting held its Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon to honor Scouting alum Adam Carver.
Carver, noticing a card on a table at the event that read “Prepared for Life,” said, “Those words hit me hard and made me pause and look back on the path I had taken.”
Speaking directly to the Scouts in attendance, he told them, “You may not fully understand it now but the opportunity in front of you is special. Stay committed, stay curious and stay focused on your goal, especially earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouting isn’t just about tying knots and earning badges, it’s learning who you are, discovering what kind of person you want to be, building confidence, learning how to lead and serve, and preparing you for life.”
Carver said scouting prepared him for his career in hospitality. Specifically, he shared that the way people are treated leaves a lasting impression, a lesson instilled in him as a Scout.