Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scout Ad Our family has been in Scouting since 1924 when Jeanne Sinquefield’s Grandpa Cairns joined as a Boy Scout with his brother, Edward. Grandpa Cairns earned Life and later become a scoutmaster. His son, Fred, who joined in 1955, also earned Life, and his daughter, Jeanne, became a Den Mother in 1986. Jeanne’s two sons, Randy and Luke, made Eagle Scout, and her daughter, Katie, was an Explorer.

Dr. Sinquefield also serves as a member of the Five Rivers District of the Great Rivers Council, which covers 33 counties from Interstate 44 to Iowa. Next year, the Council will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America by placing 100 mile markers along the Gasconade River.

For her many years of volunteer work, ranging from Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Boy Scout Leader, to a District Chair and Council Board Member, Jean was awarded the Silver Beaver. Her commitment to the Scouts was profiled in the Jefferson City News Tribune.

Recently, the Boy Scouts honored Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield with the Americanism Award for their philanthropic endeavors.