Alamo Rotarians Receive Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

Press release from Rotary Club of Alamo:

Oct. 14, 2021

Two members of the Rotary Club of Alamo, Steve Polcyn and Jack Thompson, were presented the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award on behalf of the National Eagle Scout Association – for their distinguished service since receiving their Eagle awards decades ago and who have “inspired others through their actions by devoting a lifetime to their profession, avocation, community and beliefs at great sacrifice to themselves and their families.” The presentation was done by Frank Yoke, Development Director of the Golden Gate Area Council, BSA. He was assisted by Past Rotary District 5160 Governor and Alamo Rotarian Brian Thiessen

In each case their service has been outstanding at the local, state or regional and international levels… and each is well known for tireless commitment to betterment of their communities.

Steve received his Eagle in April 1955 in Troop 642, Chicago, and his adult service has included working with a number of health care companies and in the high-tech business. He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Alamo for 20+ years and active in Rotary District 5160. He is a board member and immediate past board president of RotaCare Bay Area, Inc. He was named Citizen of the Year for Alamo in 2017. He and his wife Sherri now live in Walnut Creek.

Jack earned his Eagle in Troop 234, Mt Kisco, New York in 1967, has received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Arizona, multiple professional society recognitions, was an executive with mining companies in various domestic and international locations and served as the chief executive officer of the Homestake Mining Company. He has been very involved with the John Muir Health System and currently serves on its board of directors. He is a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Alamo and serves as its treasurer and also as treasurer of the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Alamo. He and his wife Linda live in Danville.

Since its founding 50-years ago, the Rotary Club of Alamo has been supporting numerous local and international projects. The Club currently has 40 members. The Club is now meeting on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at Forli’s Restaurant in Alamo. On the first and third Wednesdays the Club is meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Maguey’s Restaurant in Alamo, just down to the right from Forli (if you are looking towards Forli.). Bring a friend and join us for Alamo Rotary at night!

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