Boy Scouts to honor Jeff Gordon

According to an article in ScoutingNews.org, NASCAR great Jeff Gordon is being honored for some of his off-the-track work by the Boy Scouts of America. Those of you with boys in Cub Scouts over the past few years may remember promotional material at sign-up time featuring Gordon's photo and urging boys to "Race into Cub Scouting." In addition, since 1999 The Jeff Gordon Foundation has raised more than $7 million for children's charities. So on March 24, the BSA will honor Gordon's efforts by awarding him the Silver Buffalo award, which is the highest honor that the organization bestows on adults for their contributions to youth on a national level. Others who have received the award include Charles Lindbergh, Walt Disney, Hank Aaron, Gen. Colin Powell and 13 Presidents of the United States. Great job, Jeff!