The Norwela Council, Scouting America, Third Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. Doors open at 5:45 pm for social hour. The annual event raises awareness and support for the Norwela Council Scouting programs with local “celebrities” creating a fun experience for guests throughout the night. The night will culminate with the Norwela Council honoring three locals with Distinguished Citizens Awards for their dedication, leadership, and service to the community. This year’s honorees include:
- Erica Bryant, Parish of Caddo
- Dr. Christopher Holoman, Centenary College of Louisiana
- Vince Maggio, Maggio’s Grocery & Deli/Bossier City Council
Bryant, Holoman, and Maggio are known throughout Northwest Louisiana for their civic involvement and charitable works. Their involvement and support of local Scouting goes back decades. Board President Lee Holmes emphasized, “Our Council and Scout units could not exist without the support and advocacy of volunteers. Our 2025 honorees exemplify the values the Scouting program aspires to develop in our youth. We recognize and thank this year’s recipients for their selfless devotion to our community’s youth through Scouting America.”
In addition to honoring these civic leaders for their leadership and service, the event’s “celebrity” waiters create a fun atmosphere for the guests. Current celebrity waiters include: Clarence Reese, Mario and Megan Chavez, Victor Thomas, Michael and Stacey Melerine, Auburn Brasher, Jay Whatley, Grace Ann Blake, Krystal “Chica” Montez, Rick Warren, Von Jennings, Cole Gutherie, Vita Riner, Cindy Henry, and Chris Hayes. The list of celebrity waiters continues to grow as it gets closer to the event.
“This is always a fun event and a great opportunity to honor those who have given so much of themselves to our community.”, said Jeff Brasher, Scout Executive/CEO of the Norwela Council. “We’re looking forward to recognizing Ms. Bryant, Dr. Holoman, and Mr. Maggio for being great servant leaders and we encourage everyone to come and share in the celebration and support them and Scouting.”
Tickets are $125.00 each or $225.00 per couple. Table sponsorships are $1,000.00. Corporate sponsorships are also available. To purchase tickets to the dinner go to Eventbrite by clicking here. For more information about the Celebrity Waiter Dinner or Scouting America, contact Tom Wiuff at Thomas.wiuff@scouting.org or Jeff Brasher at jeffery.brasher@scouting.org or call 318-868-2774.
