Scouts recognize Maddle with Silver Beaver Award

Warren County resident Wanda Maddle was one of 13 Middle Tennesseans to receive the prestigious Silver Beaver Award last night at the annual banquet of the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

The 13 men and women, who represent cities and towns from 37 counties and the Ft. Campbell, Ky., area served by the Middle Tennessee Council, were recognized during a banquet held in the Massey Hall at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens.

Each honoree received a miniature Silver Beaver suspended on a blue and white ribbon worn around the neck.

“I was a little surprised, but it’s an honor to get it,” said Maddle.

One of the highest honors presented by the Boy Scouts, the Silver Beaver Award is presented to volunteers who have provided youth with noteworthy service.

Maddle has been active with the Cub Scouts for 21 years and currently serves as cubmaster of Pack 89 sponsored by the Rock Island Lions Club.

She has held the position of den leader and assistant den leader. Maddle also serves as a charter representative for a Venture crew.

For her service to the Black Fox District, Maddle was presented the Long Rifle Award of Merit in 1986. She also received the Eddie Oliver Award.

She is an employee of the U.S. Post Office in Rock Island.