PRAIRIELANDS COUNCIL & THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
PRAIRIELANDS COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
IS PLEASED TO PRESENT ITS FIRST DISTINGUISHED
CITIZEN AWARD TO FORMER FIGHTING ILLINI HEAD
BASKETBALL COACH AND NCAA BASKETBALL HALL
OF FAME HONOREE, LOU HENSON.
Coach Henson has had an esteemed career that has included giving
young men the tools needed to live a successful and productive life.
Like Scouting, Coach Henson has developed boys into young men
of strong moral character, helping them to discover their full potential
and guiding them to become good citizens as described in the Scout
Oath to “…help other people at all times.”
The Distinguished Citizen Event will be a celebration of Lou Henson’s
impact on the lives of young people as well as showcase for Scouting.
Join us for the evening to congratulate Coach Henson, celebrate with
other members of the community and see Scouting in action.
JOIN US ON
MAY 7TH
TO HONOR
COACH HENSON
Coach Lou Henson
2O15 DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2O15
The Colonnades Club – University of Illinois
RECEPTION – 6pm
Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres & Adult Beverages Included
PROGRAM – 7:15pm
SOCIAL GATHERING – 8 - 9pm
Tickets online at boyscoutshensonaward.brownpapertickets.com
All proceeds go to provide and enhance the Scouting program to nearly 3,000 young people
in Prairielands Council; serving nine counties in East Central Illinois and Western Indiana.
For more information, purchase tickets or learn about available sponsorships contact
Scout Executive Tim Manard at 217-531-0214 or at [email protected].