Scouts will honor business executive

Rob Nicholson's days as a Cub Scout kindled an interest in the environment that has endured into his current position as president and CEO of Eastern Propane Corp.

[JAMES T MONROE]

THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL HONOR FOR ME T LEARN OF THE DEDICATION CONTINUE.I ALSO SPENT MANY HAPPY HOURS AS BOTH CUBMASTER AND SCOUTMASTER FOR OUR PACK AND TROOP 66 IN EDGEWATER,NJ AS A BOY I WAS IN BOTH IN TROOP 8 IN JERSEY CITY.ONE OF THE MERIT BADGES I EARNED WAS SIGNALLING,ONE LEADER HELPED ME.LITTLE DID I KNOW HOW IT HELPED ME IN LEARN MOSE CODE AND WIN HONORS IN BOTH FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION SIGNAL AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING SCHOOL IN GERMANY IN 1953. NOW,I AM DISABLED AND TOO OLD,BUT THAT WAS A VERY SPECIAL; TIME,FOR ALL OF MY BOYS.
THANKS FOR THE ARTICLE.WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO RESTORE SCOUTING.JIM MONROE

[Drago]

So the Scouts are honoring someone who "had an interest in the environment" and then went on to be president of a company that sells fossil fuels? Does that make any sense?

I could see an award going to a wind turbine plant or a solar farm - but I don't get this. Even if it's the most environmentally friendly Propane company out there. Killing someone nicely is still murder.

[James T Monroe]

I should explain,14 months ago,I had several heart attacks,1 stroke,2 surgeries,leaving me with very poor vision and poor spelling.I believe the scout leader's job has nothing to do with all he has accomplished.He didn't start global warming,and has to earn a living.
Jim Monroe