Volunteer Dinner
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Staffers and volunteers enjoy dinner at Camp Horseshoe, celebrating the great efforts of HSR volunteers.
Dave and Joe at Volunteer Dinner
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Dave Schurr and Joe Bradley at the 2000 HSR Volunteer Dinner at Camp Horseshoe.
The Goodman Family
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Longtime volunteers and benefactors from the Goodman Family attend the 2000 Volunteer Banquet at Camp Horseshoe.
Doug Dillow and Norman Goodman
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Scout Executive Doug Dillow (left) and Norman Goodman at the 2000 Volunteer Banquet at Camp Horseshoe.
Bill Hess
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Reservation Manager Bill Hess gives remarks at the 2000 Volunteer Banquet at Camp Horseshoe.
Thanking the Volunteers
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Camp Director Mike Berkeihiser thanks the volunteers at the annual Volunteer Banquet for all their time and resources given to Camp Horseshoe and HSR over the years.
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.
Keynote Speaker Collin Francis
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2022 Horseshoe Scout Reservation Volunteer dinner, Keynote Speaker Collin Francis, a former aquatics director at Camp Horseshoe and current assistant athletic trainer for the Baltimore Ravens, recounts how is experiences at Horseshoe impacted his life and career paths.
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.
Keynote Speaker Mike Larosa
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2022 HSR Volunteer Recognition Dinner held at PARC, Mike Larosa, a Camp Horseshoe COPE instructor and director, talks about his experiences on staff and how they shaped his recognition of opportunity. Ultimately, this skill set has led him to be a successful partner in New Trail Brewing Company from Williamsport, PA.
Camp Horseshoe Staff
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2022 HSR Volunteer Banquet, a group of early 2000s staff get together to reminisce and thank Mike Larosa for his keynote address.
From left to right: Evan Ellwanger, Justin Tkaczuk, Matt Gutherman, Mike Larosa, Nick Hove, Mike Berkeihiser, Chris Palmer, Brian Iezzi, and Jake Segal.
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.
Door Prizes
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSR Volunteer Dinner emcee Evan Ellwanger also conducts the door prize giveaways for the audience.
VP Camping Pete Motel
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the HSR Volunteer Dinner, VP of Camping Pete Motel speaks about the makeup of the Camping Committee, including the 15 sub-committees that strive to make the summer and winter camping programs and the HSR facilities a top-tier experience in Scouting.
Ben Wheeler Speaks About CCC Volunteers
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
CCC Scout Executive Ben Wheeler speaks about the high level of volunteerism he has observed in Chester County County compared to some other councils he’s worked for.
Keynote Speaker Noah Austin
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the HSR Volunteer Dinner on March 28, 2024, Keynote Speaker Noah Austin speaks about his tenure in Troop 16, his service in Octoraro Lodge 22, and his years on Camp Horseshoe staff having a huge impact on the trajectory of his life.
Jake Segal Speaks About Volunteerism
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the HSR Volunteer Dinner on March 28, 2024, Assistant Scout Executive Jake Segal speaks about the volunteerism and the impact it has on summer and winter camping at HSR.
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.
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.
Director of Camping Ryan Teat
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Director of Camping Ryan Teat thanks the camping staff (Evan Ellwanger, Conner Martin, and Jessica Reagan) for putting together the HSR Volunteer Dinner.
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.
Jackie Palmer Talks About MRG
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jackie Palmer talks about the great efforts of the Muddy River Gang at the HSR Volunteer Dinner on March 28, 2024.
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.
Selecting the Door Prize
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
2026 HSR Volunteer dinner coordinator and emcee Connor Martin getting someone to select the next door prize ticket.
Ryan Teat Speaks
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Director of Camping Ryan Teat speaks at the 2026 HSR Volunteer Banquet.
Connor Martin
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
2026 HSR Volunteer dinner coordinator and emcee Connor Martin.
Jackie Palmer Speaks
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
MRG President Jackie Palmer talks about the Muddy River Gang at the 2026 HSR Volunteer Dinner.
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.
James Sweed Introduces Keynote
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Oxford Troop 44 Scoutmaster James Sweed introduces the keynote speaker for the 2026 HSR Volunteer Dinner.
Bruce Robertson Speaks
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 HSR Volunteer Dinner, keynote speaker Bruce Robertson talks about the many people who, despite his best efforts of planning to move on from Scouting, kept him engaged for many decades at HSR and as Scoutmaster and volunteer in Oxford Troop 44.
Jake Segal Speaks
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Scout Executive Jake Segal gives his closing remarks at the 2026 HSR Volunteer Dinner.
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.
