Please join me in congratulating the recipients of the Regional Sea Scout Leadership award for 2018 – Regional Boatswain Ryan Trefny and Area 7 Commodore Jane Tallis. The region can award only two of these awards each year. This year’s recipients are especially deserving.
Regional Boatswain Ryan Trefny, a Quartermaster, has served ably as Regional Boatswain this term. One of his most significant accomplishments is the establishment of a Regional Flagship recognition and the initial award. He has led the Regional Quarterdeck, assisted at various events such as Koch Cup and the National Meeting, and has been actively involved in the National Quarterdeck.
Area 7 Commodore Jane Tallis has led the region in consistent
Sea Scout growth in both number of ships and enrolled youth for 3 years. She has worked to re-establish long-standing events such as Davy Jones Rendezvous and Sea Scout Academy, and has started an annual area Commodore’s Cup regatta.