The 3rd Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Banquet, hosted by the Chattahoochee Council Boy Scouts of America was held this past Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the National Civil War Museum – Port Columbus. Reverend Roy Plummer, 2013 Honoree, delivered the keynote address.  Recipients of the 2014 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award were Charles E. Huff, Jr. and Reverend Conitras “Pastor C” M. Houston Moore.  

The national Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award is designed to recognize those individuals and corporations who have been instrumental in the development of Scouting for rural, urban and suburban youth who often face challenging barriers. This award recognizes "unsung heroes," those who do exceptional service for disadvantaged youth. The mission of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Banquet is to secure community resources in support of the Scouting Program for at-risk youth and to provide experiences that develop self-esteem, character values and living skills, thereby enhancing the lives of young people in disadvantaged areas of our community.

Charles E. Huff, Jr. was a Boy Scout while growing up in the Chattahoochee Valley area; and remains a sustaining member through the Friends of Scouting program.  As a business owner, Mr. Huff has been an active contributor and supporter to education, the arts and social benefit organizations.  Through the years, Mr. Huff has demonstrated selflessness by volunteering his time and talents to his local community.  

For ten years, Mr. Huff coached Little League Football at the South Columbus Boys Club. He was recognized as the 2014 United Negro College Fund “Star Volunteer”.  Mr. Huff currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus, GA and the Columbus Technical College Foundation.   

Reverend Conitras M. Houston Moore was honored for her life-long ministerial works in community enrichment, forming a successful youth development center and chartering Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 111.  Pastor “C” as she is affectionately called has pursued a walk with Christ since childhood.  She is most noted for her ministries throughout her life-time in Mime and Dance, Spoken Word and Praise and Worship.   

In May of 2012, Pastor “C” was appointed Senior Pastor at Greater Ward Chapel in Columbus, GA.  Through her leadership she has experienced tremendous growth in both membership and ministry.  Pastor “C” founded the Greater Ward Development Center to serve school-aged children in the surrounding community.  The Center’s mission is to build a foundation based on love and respect for youth, while uniting all people through leadership, education and service.