-"Windows to the World" -

1997 Scout-O-Rama

recognizing the founders of Scouting, the Pioneers of 1847 and the contributions of other nations to the world of Scouting.

As most of you, (in our area), know the Scout-O-Rama is coming May 2 & 3rd and if you're a scout you are probably having a booth being designed & displayed.  Well, we are too, and our theme is about computers.  We will be including the evolution of the computer.  We will have computer games and other acitivities.  We will be on the main floor of the colliseum in booth 1445 with a couple of computers on the tables.  Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,     Troop 206 Scribe

General Chairman for this year is Jim Davidson of Sandy, Utah.

Jim has been actively involved with Scouting for over 28 years. He has seved as Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, District Chariman, Council Camping and Activities Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Scout-O-Rama and Jamborals from 1983-1988, including the International Jamboral in Park City. He was on the 1985 and 1989 National Jamboree Staff at Fort A.P. Hill. Him has received the District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver Award and is currently serving on the Troop Committee of Troop 42 and on the Great Salt Lake Council Executive Board.

A Graduate of Westminister College, Jim is the President and CEO of Davidson Enterprises, Inc., which manufactures Hydroswift Family, Fish and Ski Boats in Riverton, Utah. Hydroswift is one of the best performing "Deep V" ski boats in America, "Nothing Handles Like a Hydroswift". Jim, a former Vice President of Twirl Town Toys and Western Toy & Hobby, Inc., served the company for 27 years.

Jim and his wife, Nelda, have six sons, three daughters and twenty-two grandchildren. The Davidsons have supported Scouting for many years. Both Jim and Nelda are Wood Badge Trained. All six sons are Eagle Scouts and several are serving as Scout Leaders.

Grand Marshall for this year is Quarterback, Ty Detmer

     Ty Detmer

We are so excited this year to have as our Grand Marshall, Ty Detmer, a former Heisman Trophy winner, born in San Marcos, Texas. He earned three letters in football, basketball, golf and track at Southwest High School in San Antonio, Texas. He won All-American and Texas player of the year.

He is one of the most celebrated passers in college football history. He set 59 NCAA records during his BYU career. He was awarded the Heisman Trophy following a spectacular junior season. He also received the Maxwell Trophy and the Davey O'Brien Award given to the nations top quarterback.

Ty played for the Green Bay Packers for three seasons before his intelligent approach to the game, as well as his experience with the "West Coast" offense, made him an attractive free agent to the Philadelphia Eagles' in 1995. He quickly worked his way into competition as the starting quarterback in the 1996 season.

He has worked with the United Way and drug-free D.A.R.E. youth programs in Wisconsin and Utah, as well as the Children's Miracle Network. He has been the spokesman for the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) awareness campaign, "Tie One On With Ty". His hobbies include hunting and fishing. He has a B.S. degree in recreation administration.

Ty and his wife, Kim reside in Cherry Hill, NJ, with daughters Kaili and Aubri. His father, Sonny, was his high school coach and is currently head coach at Mission High School in Texas. His brother, Koy, is a quarterback at the University of Colorado.

It's a pleasure to have Ty Detmer as Grand Marshall for the 1997, Great Salt Lake Council, Scout-O-Rama.

We are thankful to the following sponsors for their support.

Raging Waters - Colemen - Little Caesars Pizza - Inkley's - Utah Jazz - Fred Meyer - Utah Grizzlies - Fox Channel 13 - Sports Park.