This year the Heart of Virginia Council Friends of Scouting Dinner pays tribute to two American heros, Col. James B. Hickey, US Army
(ret.) and Lt Jason Redman, USN, SEAL Officer. Paul Galanti will also be honored with the “Good Citizen Award”.
Col. Hickey was the US Army commander for Operation Red Dawn which captured Saddam Hussein near Tikrit, Iraq. Highly decorated for his service to our country over 28 years. Col. Hicheky speacks about preparation, leadership, and honor. To read a complete bio of Col. Hickey, please click here>>
While commanding an assualt to capture an Al Qaeda leader, LT Redman and his team came unter heavy fire. Redman was severly wounded and has endured 35 operations in his recovery. He speaks about commitment, sacrifice, and service . To read a complete bio of LT Redman, click here>> Videos are also available
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlmRz5aBO6k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAnuemJD2gQ&feature=related
CMDR Paul E. Galanti, USN (ret) will be honored as a recipient of the Heart of Virginia Council Boy Scouts of America “Goo
d Citizen Award”. Galanti was recently appointed the Commissioner of Veterans Services for the Commonwealth of Virginia by Governor Bob McDonnell. To read a complete bio on Paul Galanti, click here>>
For directions to the Greater Richmond Convention Center, please click here>>
Assistance with the Dinner is provided by Table Hosts who requests attendance. Table Host Job Description and a Master Calendar are available to support the position.
Below is a listing of the 2011 FOS Dinner Corporate Sponsors. Sign up to be a 2012 Corporate Sponsor by completing the Sponsor Form and returning to the Council Service Center.
For more information about the dinner, please contact Brett Smiley, brett.smiley@scouting.org or 804-426-9241.