At its annual Salute to Scouting event, Los Padres Council of Boy Scouts of America will recognize local community leaders Morrie Jurkowitz and James Frank for their contributions to the health, education, and safety of youth in the Central Coast.
The event will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Santa Barbara Club, with proceeds to benefit scouting and The Outdoor School at Camp Rancho Alegre.
Entertainment, dinner and beverages will be included in the celebration.
“Morrie and Jim were selected because of their notable dedication on behalf of our council to thousands of youths in need in the local community,” said Trey Pinner, past president of Los Padres Council, BSA.
Frank will receive the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award for his efforts in promoting positive values in youth through scouting. He grew up locally and was active in scouting, spending thousands of hours at Camp Rancho Alegre with his father.
Frank became an Eagle Scout though hard work and dedication to the community. He is the founder of CMC and is involved in local search and rescue, a basic skill he learned as a scout.
Jurkowitz is a long-time supporter of scouting and The Outdoor School. His efforts have helped get thousands of local indigent youths to have an outdoor experience they could not otherwise afford.
Jurkowitz is an active member of the Santa Barbara community, having served on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations. A real estate investor and developer, he has lived in Santa Barbara for more than 50 years.
To attend the event, register on the council website at www.lpcbsa.org, or call 805-967-0105.