Cory Stengel honored

Cory Stengel has been in scouting for a long time, individually and as a dedicated volunteer leader. Last week he was honored for his dedication and leadership.

Stengel's current calling is Cub Master of Den 139, sponsored by Sisters Kiwanis. Being a Cub Master demands dedication, lost sleep, and worrying about 42 boys who have chosen to take on the "Scouting Way," to travel the trail to becoming leaders in their community.

For the past five years Stengel has been thinking, dreaming and spending money for the growing 42 boys under his blanket of responsibility. He shares this with Steve Hunt, who is in charge of the Webelos, which means, "We Will Be Loyal Scouts".

Others of the Sisters community who are co-den leaders, and share in working with Pack 139 are Chris Jones, Chuck Humphries, Rosie Horton, Trish Roy, Matt Cyrus and Kara Calmettes.

"Corey gives freely of his time, money and effort for the boys," Steve Hunt said, adding that Stengel has also made a significant difference in the boy's lives.

"What with computer games and other attractions competing for the boy's time, Cory has supported Scouting as a way of developing wholesome local citizenship, responsibility and leadership," Hunt said as he handed Stengel a BSA plaque honoring his years of service and dedication.

Stengel, an OSU graduate, is also a husband and father of two boys. He is employed with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as a hygienists and engineer. As if being a husband, father, bread-winner and involvement in Scouting didn't take up enough of his time, he is also a volunteer with the Cloverdale Fire District.

Cory's wife, Joni, when asked how Scouting affects family life, had this to say: "I'm extremely proud of Cory for filling the position of Cub Master when there was a need. His involvement with Pack 139 has helped our family become an active part of a great organization. Yes, we have enough memories to last a lifetime."