Thu, Apr 30, 2009
Mark Wiesenhahn Earn's Boy Scout's Silver Beaver Honor
Mark Wiesenhahn, Vice President of
Sporty’s, was presented the Boy Scouts of America Silver
Beaver award on March 25, 2009. The Silver Beaver Award recognizes
Mark’s continued service to the community through programs of
the Boy Scouts and beyond. Mark received his award at the annual
Dan Beard Council Volunteer Recognition Gala in Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Mark is an administrative vice president, and works closely with
Sporty’s marketing and customer service departments and
manages Sporty’s philanthropic programs. Mark also serves as
Sporty’s aviation media liaison and has been an employee
since 1987.
“Sporty’s has a strong scouting tradition,”
said Sporty’s President Michael Wolf. “Five of our
employees are Eagle Scouts, including Hal Shevers, our founder and
chairman, who is a Distinguished Eagle. We are very proud to see
Mark recognized for his dedicated service to the
community.”
Sporty’s Pilot Shop tells ANN that it is a proud supporter
of the Boy Scouts of America’s Aviation Exploring program,
sponsoring Aviation Exploring Post 78 for the last 15 years.
Aviation Exploring is a career development program for teenagers
with an interest in aviation. Aviation businesses, colleges or
organizations interested in teaching local youth about aviation and
the many opportunities available are invited to start an Exploring
Post.
Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA), a program that brings kids to
the airport to learn about aviation in a fast-paced, exciting
atmosphere is another program Sporty’s supports to engage
young people. A series of nine learning stations, each staffed by
pilots, are used to teach kids about a host of aviation topics,
including aerodynamics, careers, pre-flight and more. The organized
curriculum, developed with the Ohio State University college of
education, provides an organized framework for groups interested in
hosting a YAA event at their airport.
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