He was a member of Troop 203 sponsored by the University Baptist Church of Abilene and was an organizer and member of the Troop at First Baptist Church (195l-’57). He was Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 203 from 1957-’59 and has been either the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster of that troop from 1966 to the present. Under Mike’s leadership the troop has averaged about 40 nights of camping per year. His influence has helped to form and maintain a large and active troop committee. Several of his Assistant Scoutmasters obtained the Eagle Rank in that troop and other former Scouts have provided adult leadership to other troops. He is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, has completed Timber Tag Training, and is a member of the Council Executive Board.

As a member of University Baptist Church, "Mike" has taught Sunday school classes and has served as chairman of the audio-visual committee. He has shown a continued interest in boys both in the Scouts and in church activities. He has spent many hours counseling with boys concerning personal problems.

He graduated from Abilene High School where he played in the band, and attended Hardin Simmons from 1957-’59. He was in the U. S. Army from 1959-’62 and served as a Chaplain’s Assistant in Korea. He is in the data processing business.

It is with great pleasure that the Chisholm Trail Council presents the Silver Beaver Award to Mike Kesler.

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