Palmer Foster, 89, leaves legacy of service
From the NEMS Daily Journal
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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Congressman Roger Wicker named 2013 Council Distinguished Citizen

A native of Pontotoc, Mississippi, the Senator is the son of former Circuit Judge Fred Wicker and the late Mrs. Wordna Wicker. He was educated in the public schools of Pontotoc and received his B.A. and law degrees from the University of Mississippi. Wicker is a member of the First Baptist Church Tupelo, where he sings in the choir. Senator Wicker is married to the former Gayle Long of Tupelo. They have three children: Margaret and son-in-law Manning McPhillips; Caroline and son-in-law Kirk Sims; and McDaniel Wicker (Eagle Scout Troop 12); and two grandchildren: Caroline and Henry McPhillips.
Senator Wicker will be honored on February 19th, 2013, at the annual Boy Scout Distinguished Citizen Dinner to be held in Tupelo at the BancorpSouth Conference Center at 6:30 PM. The dinner is being chaired by Mitch Waycaster of Renasant Bank. Former recipients of this honor include author and producer Sam Haskell, BancorpSouth President Aubrey Patterson, acclaimed author John Grisham, football great Archie Manning, former governors William Winter and Haley Barbour, Senators Thad Cochran and Trent Lott, former Yocona Area Council Presidents Felix Black, Henry Brevard, Rob Leake, Bud McCarty, Jack Reed Sr. and J.C. Whitehead, "The Scoutmaster," and most recently the "Voice of the Bulldogs" Jack Cristil. The Distinguished Citizen Dinner is by invitation to Friends of Scoutingdonors with gifts of $250 or more, for your invitation or more information contact the Scout Service Center at 662-842-2871.
Council Elects New President, Awards Silver Beavers at Annual Business Meeting
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New Council President Kyle Smith |
Also on the agenda was the approval of district and council commissioners. Johnny Price of Oxford retained his position as Council Commissioner while Ty Robinson, Scott Kirkland, Rob Freeman and Rick Robinson were elected District Commissioners of their respective districts.
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John Fulwider recieves the Medal of Merit |
One of the highlights of the evening was the awarding of the Medal of Merit to Eagle Scout John Fulwider of Troop 499 in Fulton. John saved a classmate from choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver and for his efforts was awarded the Medal of Merit by the National Court of Honor. Congratulations, John...we are so proud of you!
Finally, the Council awarded the prestigious Silver Beaver to four Council Scouters. Among those honored were Mark Lovil, Johnny Price, Debbie Dabbs and Joe Harris. Many Silver Beaver recipients were on hand to witness the presentation.
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Silver Beaver Recipients from L-R, Debbie Dabbs, Johnny Price, Mark Lovil and Joe Harris |
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