Honoring Bill Davis
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
HSRAA Chairman Bob Matje honors one of HSRAA’s founders, Bill “Biff” Davis, who had passed away prior to the reunion. A longtime Camp Horseshoe staff member and Scoutmaster of Coatesville Troop 117, Bill was honored with a pavilion dedicated in his honor in Rothrock Campsite.
Honoring Bill Robertson
2007 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scout Executive Eric Magendantz honors long-time supporter of Camp Ware, Bill Robertson, of Oxford Troop 44, at the 8th Annual HSRAA Reunion.
JB Rettew Honored
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
J.B. Rettew III is honored by fellow Scouters for his dedication to Chester County Council and the Scouting movement at the 10th Annual Horseshoe Scout Reservation Alumni Association Reunion at Camp Horseshoe.
Honorees Receive Flags
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
G. Ernest Heegard receives an American Flag from Will Stevens in honor of immeasurable contributions to camp and Scouting, while J.B. Rettew III receives the retired Chester County Council flag at Saturday Evening Retreat to honor is dedication to CCC and Scouting.
Allen Forssmark
2011 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Allen Forrsmark receives his recognition from HSRAA Chairman Mark Hammond. Allen has been a fixture at HSR over the years, giving valuable time and resources to camp to improve its infrastructure.
Will Warram Honored
2016 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Ware staffer Will Warram is honored by HSRAA for his extensive service to HSR over the years.
Dr. Dave Honored
2016 – Contributed by Damon Sinclair
Dr. David Mellinger (left), having put over 30 years of service into HSR in various roles, was honored by Damon Sinclair (right) as the HSRAA Staff Member of the year at the 17th Annual HSRAA Reunion.
Lee McIlvaine
2011 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Lee McIlvaine receives his recognition from HSRAA Chairman Mark Hammond. Lee is a relative of J. Gibson McIlvain, the original architect of camp, but Lee has made his own mark with countless years of service as an adult leader in many capacities, most notably as a leader of Scouts at Camp Ware.
Dr. Dave Mellinger
2011 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Dr. Dave Mellinger receives his recognition from HSRAA Chairman Mark Hammond. Dave was a Camp Director at Camp Jubilee in the 1980s for a number of years, but currently he is one of the Health Officers at Camp Horseshoe.
Gerber Receives Award
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Galen Gerber receives his 2014 HSRAA Staff Member of the Year certificate.
Will Stevens
2015 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Program Director Will Stevens receives the HSRAA Staff Member of the Year award.
HSRAA Staff Member of the Year
2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Damon Sinclair honors William McGuigan as the Camp Ware Staff member of the Year.
Honoring Staff
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
John Kemmerer (far left) and Damon Sinclair (far right) from the HSRAA board honor Steve Reich (2nd from left) for his tireless efforts on staff as 2017 HSRAA Staff Member of the Year for Camp Horseshoe. Dr. David Mellinger (2nd from right) also stood to congratulate Steve as camp director.
Honoring Staff
2017 – Contributed by Damon Sinclair
HSRAA honored Sam Moore (2nd from left) for his tireless service to Camp Ware.
Presenting the Cake
2021 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
Damon Sinclair (left) presents a special cake to longtime volunteer Dick Bensing at the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
Ethan and Cole
2025 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Ethan Bilson thanks Cole Driver for his service and award him the 2025 HSRAA Staff Member of the Year Award for Camp Horseshoe.
Jackie Palmer
2019 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Jackie Palmer after winning Camp Horseshoe “Man of the Year” award in 2019.
Honoring Al Forssmark
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2022 Horseshoe Scout Reservation volunteer dinner, Council President Pete Motel (left) and Camping Director Jake Segal (center) honor Al Forssmark for being the 2021 HSR Volunteer of the Year.
Honoring Berk
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2022 HSR Volunteer Banquet held on March 21, 2023, Mike “Berk” Berkeihiser is awarded the Edgar Mackie II Volunteer of the Year.
Honoring Rick Crompton
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Rick Crompton receives the 2022 Muddy River Gang Member of the Year Award at the 2022 HSR Volunteer Banquet held at PARC on March 21, 2023.
Campmasters
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Kerri Lea McFadden and John McFadden receive the 2022 Campmasters of the Year Award at the 2022 HSR Volunteer Banquet held on March 21, 2023 at PARC.
Campmaster of the Year
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Brian White presents Sherry Seace with the Campmaster of the Year Award at the March 28th, 2024 HSR Volunteer Dinner at PARC.
MRG Member of the Year
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jackie Palmer presents Bruce Wilson with the MRG Member of the Year Award at the March 28th, 2024 HSR Volunteer Dinner at PARC.
Volunteer of the Year Award
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jake Segal presents Stuart Watson III the Edgar Mackie II Volunteer of the Year Award at the March 28th, 2024 HSR Volunteer Dinner at PARC.
Vern Powell Receives Award
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 HSR Volunteer Dinner, Vernon Powell (left) receives the 2025 Campmaster of the Year Award from Council Campmaster Brian White.
Sam Mantegna Receives Award
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 HSR Volunteer Dinner, Sam Mantegna receives the 2025 Muddy River Gang (MRG) Member of the Year Award from MRG President Jackie Palmer.
Dave Seace Receives Award
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 HSR Volunteer Dinner, Dave Seace (center) receives the 2025 Edgar Mackie II Volunteer of the Year Award from Scout Executive Jake Segal (left) and Ranger Connor Martin.
Silver Beaver Award Recipients
1959 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Scouters (from left) N. Harlan Slack, Isaac H. Whyte, and George H. Hopkins are awarded the Silver Beaver award in the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.
Silver Beaver Recipient
1953 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Dr. Agnew Ewing (left) is presented with the Silver Beaver award at the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.
