Jim Hovis passed away on January 4th, 2022. Jim was one of the founding members of the Fire Mountain Staff Alumni Association and Venture Crew 407. His impact at Fire Mountain, the Mount Baker Council, and Evergreen Area Council was widespread and impactful for many decades of service to the youth in our communities. Jim served as Council Camping Director, Fire Mountain Camp Director (1997-2010) & Program Director (1995-1996) where he was most known for the impact that he had developing programs, recruiting, nurturing, training, and encouraging the summer camp staff.

     He was the Cubmaster of Pack 59, Scoutmaster of Troop 49, District Commissioner, Unit Commissioner, Roundtable Chairman, a member of the Fire Mtn. Maintenance Committee, Properties Committee, Outdoor Program Committee, and started many of the programs you see running at camp today.

     Jim was the recipient of the Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit, Hornaday Award, James E West Fellow, Commissioners Arrowhead, Scoutmaster Award of Merit, Commissioners Key, Vigil Honor, Founders Award, and Fire Mountain Staff Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a retired small business owner, US Navy submariner, former Brier City Council Member, a former leader in Job's Daughters, a father to Kami and Kaden and husband of Kathleen Hovis. The impact of a life well-lived will be felt in our communities for many generations.

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