Scouts hold awards banquet

CLOVIS — The El Llano Grande District of the Boy Scouts of America held its awards banquet virtually Feb. 3, with a dozen Clovis representatives taking 15 awards.

The district serves Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca counties.

Stephen Reynolds of Clovis was awarded the district’s Award of Merit, given to registered Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. The following day, Reynolds received the Conquistador Council’s Silver Beaver award, marking those of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. The Conquistador Council encompasses all of southeastern New Mexico through four districts, including El Llano Grande.

The district also reported the following local award winners:

Cub Scouts:

• Scouter's Training Award: Stephanie Ellison, Pack 411

• Cubmaster's Key: Jason Ellison, Pack 411

• Akela Award: Jason Ellison, Pack 411

• Akela Award: Stephanie Ellison, Pack 411

Scouts BSA:

• Scouter's Training Award: Phillip Anderson, Troop 411

• Scouter's Training Award: Michelle Bjorklund, Troop 733

• Scouter's Training Award: Andrea Fells, Troop 411/Troop 733

• Scoutmaster's Key: Randy Saltzmann, Troop 411

• Arrowhead Honor: Constance Anderson, Troop 411/Troop 733

• Cornerstone Award: Randy Saltzmann, Troop 411

• Sparkplug Award: Armando Del Toro, Troop 226

• ELG Key Three Appreciation: Constance Anderson

• Lifetime Service Award: Mike Waggoner, Troop 226

• Lifetime Service Award: John Schonberger