Hoosier Trails Council to honor Dan Bortner at awards dinner

BEDFORD — The Hoosier Trails Council, Scouting America, will host an awards dinner honoring longtime community leader Dan Bortner on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 508 Fellowship Drive in Bedford.

The annual event will celebrate Bortner’s life of achievements, including his dedication to civic service, leadership, and the positive impact that Scouting has had throughout his career and personal life.

Bedford Chamber of Commerce CEO Dan Bortner

The evening will include a dinner, fellowship, and stories highlighting Bortner’s contributions to the community and his lifelong involvement with the Scouting movement.

Registration for the event is open through Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m.. Attendees can register by scanning the QR code on the event flyer or visiting scoutingevent.com/145-96531.

For sponsorship information or questions about the dinner, contact Hank Leonhardt, Field Executive with Hoosier Trails Council, at Hank.Leonhardt@scouting.org or 812-841-6813.