SCOUTS PRESENTED FIRST NOVA AWARDS
11/12/2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joe Mueller, Director of Public Relations; C: (314) 603-9983
ST. LOUIS—The first seven Scouts who earned the new Boy Scouts of America’s Nova Award in the Greater St. Louis Area Council were presented their recognitions by John Sondag, President of AT&T Missouri. Mr. Sondag presented the awards on Oct. 17, 2012, during an event at AT&T.
"Getting young people involved in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum is very important. I am proud of AT&T's continued commitment to education through our $250 million Aspire Program," said Sondag, a member of the Council's Executive Board. "We are partnering with the Boy Scout Council on this STEM initiative because it builds a strong educational foundation for our youth. A foundation important for them and for our country."
Sondag presented a donation of $15,000 during the event to provide funding for the council’s new STEM initiatives. They include robotics programs, science activities and outdoor experiences.
The Boy Scouts of America's Nova Awards program incorporates learning with fun activities and exposure to STEM-related fields. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers can work on requirements for a wide range of awards. The Nova awards are presented for cumulative achievement of awards and badges in each of the STEM areas. Counselors and mentors help bring the engaging, contemporary and fun program to thousands of young people.
More information on the program can be found at stem.stlbsa.org
Photograph from event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stlbsaphotos/8170631257/sizes/h/in/set-72157631970046289/
Cutline: Ron Green (front row, center-left), Scout Executive of the Greater St. Louis Area Council, accepts a donation of $15,000 from John Sondag, President of AT&T Missouri, on Oct. 17. The presentation was made as the first Scouts from the Greater St. Louis Area Council were presented with the first Nova Awards for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) achievements.
More event photographs: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stlbsaphotos/sets/72157631970046289/