Silver Buffalo Award Winners 2008-2000
2008
Walter M. “Buster” Brown III
Elon, North Carolina
Special-Needs Advocate, Philmont Benefactor, Lifelong Scouter
Diane M. Cannon
The Woodlands, Texas
Dedicated Volunteer, Trusted Mentor, Inspirational Trainer
Peter P. Casey
Weston, Massachusetts
Corporate Leader, Distinguished Eagle Scout, Lifelong Volunteer
Harold C. Friend, M.D.
Boca Raton, Florida
International Scouter, Dedicated Rotarian, Advocate for Children
T. Michael Goodrich
Birmingham, Alabama
Business Leader, Committed Volunteer, Distinguished Eagle Scout
John “Jack” C. Jadel
Wilmette, Illinois
Committed Leader, Education Advocate, Distinguished Eagle Scout
Neal Roger Johnson
Arcadia, California
Exploring Advocate, Key Jamboree Leader, Dedicated Public Servant
G. Edward Lewis
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Advocate for Youth, Philanthropist, Community Servant
Daniel S. Zaccara
Allen, Texas
Lifelong Scouter, Innovative Trainer, War Veteran
2007
Bray Bruce Barnes
Toms River, New Jersey
Devoted Scouter, Man of God, Distinguished Eagle Scout
S. Truett Cathy
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Pioneer, Leading Philanthropist, Man of God
Dennis H. Chookaszian
Chicago, Illinois
Distinguished Eagle Scout, Corporate Leader, Dedicated Volunteer Atlanta, Georgia
Charles W. Dahlquist II
Salt Lake City, Utah
Church Leader, Longtime Scouter, Committed Professional
L. B. Eckelkamp Jr.
Washington, Missouri
Businessman, Community Leader, Dedicated Scouter
E. Archie Manning III
New Orleans, Louisiana
World-Class Athlete, Devoted Father, Humanitarian
Hector A. Tico Perez
Orlando, Florida
Dedicated Scouter, Community Leader, Distinguished Attorney
Mary Anne Rounds
Rockford, Illinois
Cub Scout Visionary, Prolific Writer, Dedicated Volunteer
Joe W. Walkoviak
Dallas, Texas
Scouting Visionary, Corporate Leader, Dedicated Volunteer
Gary E. Wendlandt
New York, New York
Scouting Leader, Financial Executive, Eagle Scout
2006
W. Todd Bassett
Alexandria, Virginia
Dedicated Church Leader; Tireless Youth Advocate; Devoted Christian
Dr. Richard H. Carmona
Washington, D.C.
Health Advocate; Distinguished Physician; Decorated Veteran
Douglas H. Dittrick
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Distinguished Businessman; Dedicated Scouter; Community Benefactor
Bradley E. Haddock
Wichita, Kansas
Distinguished Corporate Lawyer; Committed Church Leader; Dedicated Scouter
Peter E. Hyman
Broomall, Pennsylvania
Tireless Scouting Volunteer; Community Leader; Man of God
Alberto A. Muñoz II
McAllen, Texas
Scouting Innovator; Advocate for Youth; Philanthropist
Wayne M. Perry
Medina, Washington
Corporate Leader; Longtime Scouter; Youth Coach
Dr. Samuel J. Prisk
Livonia, Michigan
Lifelong Scouter; Health Professional; Servant Leader
James M. Reddinger
Birmingham, Alabama
Distinguished Businessman; Scouting Leader; Selfless Volunteer
Donald Rumsfeld
Washington, D.C.
National Leader; Naval Aviator; Distinguished Eagle Scout
R. Ray Wood
Rockford, Illinois
Committed Scouter; Business Leader; Youth Advocate
2005
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr.
San Francisco, California
Distinguished Businessman; Community Benefactor; Student Mentor
Robert A. Bedingfield
Potomac, Maryland
Adventurous Volunteer; Dedicated Scouter; Business Leader
Donald A. Belcher
Pauma Valley, California
Business Executive; Dedicated Volunteer; Distinguished Eagle Scout
Dr. David Lloyd Briscoe
Little Rock, Arkansas
Versatile Volunteer; Tireless Scouter; Dedicated Professor
Harriss A. "Hab" Butler III
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
Lifelong Scouter; Community Activist; Tireless Volunteer
Joseph Csatari
South River, New Jersey
Talented Artist; Selfless Volunteer; Inspired Scouter
Gerald A. Gettelfinger
Evansville, Indiana
Inspirational Scouter; Religious Leader; Youth Advocate
Coleen Kent Menlove
Salt Lake City, Utah
Scouting Matriarch; Tireless Volunteer; Enthusiastic Scouter
Dr. Richards M. Miller
Waynesboro, Virginia
Knowledgeable Scouter; Youth Coach; Distinguished Dentist
Roger M. Schrimp
Oakdale, California
Distinguished Eagle Scout; Community Leader; Successful Attorney
James W. Shepherd
Birmingham, Alabama
Real Estate Investor; Diverse Volunteer; Energetic Scouter
2004
George Leighton Allen Sr.
Rochester, Minnesota
Distinguished Physician; U.S. Army Veteran; Influential Scouter
John P. DesBarres
Park City, Utah
Energy Executive; Arts Patron; Visionary Scouter
Joseph L. Harris
Nashville, Tennessee
Religious Leader; Urban Revivalist; Supportive Scouter
Aubrey B. Harwell Jr.
Nashville, Tennessee
Civic Leader; Legal Scholar; Devoted Scouter
J. Dennis Hastert
Batavia, Illinois
Political Leader; Successful Coach; Youth Advocate
Donald Keith Hummel
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Religious Leader; Dynamic Volunteer; Inspirational Scouter
R. Lawry Hunsaker
Salt Lake City, Utah
Foster Parent; Reverent Disciple; International Scouter
Drayton McLane Jr.
Temple, Texas
Business Leader; Sports Executive; Dedicated Scouter
Jan T. Perkins
Fresno, California
Volunteer; Attorney; Devoted Scouter
Mary Ann Price
Kennewick, Washington
Civic Volunteer; Trainer; Tireless Scouter
Robert W. Spanogle
Indianapolis, Indiana
War Veteran; Volunteer; Scouting Advocate
2003
Lawrence P. "Yogi" Berra
Montclair, New Jersey
Professional Athlete; Community Servant; Supportive Scouter
Donna Cunningham
Amarillo, Texas
Community Servant; Dedicated Leader; Dynamic Scouter
Terrence P. Dunn
Leawood, Kansas
Chief Executive Officer; Community Servant; Enthusiastic Scouter
F. Melvin Hammond
North Salt Lake City, Utah Religious Leader; Educator; Dutiful Scouter
Lyle R. Knight
Billings, Montanav Executive; Business Leader; Dependable Scouter
Jerrold L. Lockshin
Canton, Ohio
Civic Servant; U.S. Army Veteran; Distinguished Scouter
Francis R. McAllister
New York, New York
Corporate Executive; Civic Servant; Loyal Scouter
Glen McLaughlin
Saratoga, California
Venture Capitalist; Philanthropist; Loyal Scouter
Jose F. Niño
Montgomery Village, Maryland
Business Executive; National Servant; Energetic Scouter
H. Ross Perot
Dallas, Texas
Philanthropist; Public Servant; Business Executive
George Zambelli Sr.
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Businessman; Community Volunteer; Faithful Scouter
2002
James H. Bean
Oregon City, Oregon
Attorney; National Servant; Devoted Scouter
Raymond V. Biondo, M.D.
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Physician; Educator; Dutiful Scouter
George W. Bush
Midland, Texas
Forty-third President of the United States of America; Governor of Texas; Advocate of Youth
Fred S. Faber Jr.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Engineer; Civic Servant; Energetic Scouter
John Gottschalk
Omaha, Nebraska
Executive; Community Servant; Dedicated Scouter
Lee Greenwood
Nashville, Tennessee
Musician; Humanitarian; Supportive Scouter
Carl E. Stewart
Shreveport, Louisiana
U.S. Circuit Judge; Civic Servant; Loyal Scouter
Milton H. Ward
Tucson, Arizona
Corporate Executive; Arts Enthusiast; Dedicated Scouter
Sue J. Weierman
Taylorsville, Utah
Civic Volunteer; Editor; Dynamic Scouter
2001
William F. Cronk
Lafayette, California
Corporate Executive; Church Leader; Energetic Scouter
George F. Francis III
Southfield, Michigan
Community Servant; Corporate Executive; Dedicated Scouter
General Robert T. Herres
San Antonio, Texas
National Servant; Retired Executive; Distinguished Eagle Scout
W. Walter Menninger, M.D.
Topeka, Kansas
Physician; Civic Servant; Distinguished Eagle Scout
The Oak Ridge Boys
Nashville, Tennessee
Musicians; Businessmen; Dynamic Scouters
Elmer E. Rasmuson
Anchorage, Alaska
Philanthropist; Education Enthusiast; Devoted Scouter
Harold L. "Spike" Yoh Jr.
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Civic Servant; Retired Corporate Executive; Loyal Scouter
H. H. "Zig" Ziglar
Carrollton, Texas
Motivational Speaker; Writer; Community Servant
2000
Charles L. Bowerman
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Retired Corporate Executive; Former Athlete; Dedicated Scouter
M. Anthony Burns
Miami, Florida
Humanitarian; Corporate Executive; Dynamic Scouter
Robert M. Gates
Sedro Woolley, Washington
National Servant; Author; Distinguished Scouter
Roger R. Hemminghaus
San Antonio, Texas
Corporate Executive; Civic Leader; Loyal Scouter
Louise Mandrell
Nashville, Tennessee
Entertainer; Author; Devoted Scouter
C. Dudley Pratt Jr.
Kailua, Hawaii
Business Executive; Community Servant; Dynamic Scouter
Thomas E. Reddin
Rockville, Maryland
Government Executive; Civic Leader; Devoted Scouter
Frank G. Rubino, M.D.
Capistrano Beach, California
Physician; Community Volunteer; Dedicated Scouter
Alfred S. Warren
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Retired Corporate Executive; Community Leader; Enthusiastic Scouter
Togo D. West Jr.
Washington, D.C.
Government Executive; Public Servant; Distinguished Eagle Scout
Edward E. Whitacre Jr.
San Antonio, Texas
Corporate Executive; Civic Leader; Devoted Scouter