Missouri lieutenant governor to speak at 75th annual Eagle Scout Dinner at St. Joseph Country Club
Cameron Montemayor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 75th anniversary of an honorary gathering of local scouts will take place in St. Joseph with a visit from the state’s lieutenant governor this February.
The Pony Express Council, Scouting America, announced Missouri Lieutenant Gov. David Wasinger will serve as the guest speaker at the 75th annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 28, an evening meant to recognize the achievements of the Eagle Scouts for 2025 who call Camp Geiger home.
The event will recognize Scouts from the Pony Express Council and beyond who attend Camp Geiger and have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting’s highest honor, a rank representing years of dedication, leadership development, community service and personal growth.
Ed Stroud, CEO and president of Stroud & Associates and a veteran scout, is pictured during a previous interview with News-Press NOW.
The dinner will highlight 2025 Eagle Class Honoree Ed Stroud, in addition to Eagle Scout community service projects, individuals who have guided the honored Scouts on the path to Eagle and how Eagle Scouts can continue to make a difference in their communities.
Stroud is the CEO of Stroud Corp, a real estate and development company based in and around St. Joseph. Stroud has been involved in Scouting and Scouting related programs since youth, earning the title of Eagle Scout in 1991. Stroud has served the Pony Express Council in various leadership roles for over 30 years.
He currently serves as the vice chairman of strategic planning for the Council Executive Board and the Directing Medicine Man of the Tribe of Mic-O Say, the honor camping society of Camp Geiger.
The Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 starting with a social hour at 5 p.m., and dinner starting at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Saint Joseph Country Club. The dinner will be attended by Eagle Scouts, their families, and honored guests.