The 49th annual Boypower Dinner was held on May 3 at the OnCenter in Syracuse, bringing more than 1,000 Boy Scouts and supporters to raise more than $300,000 for the Boy Scouts of America Longhouse Council. Hundreds of items were donated and auctioned in a silent auction, which help raise more than $300,000 for the Longhouse Council.
The 2017 Boypower Dinner honored Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick as the Distinguished Citizen, and Dr. David Rogers, president of Morrisville State College, was the Boypower Chairman. Sportscaster Greg Gumbel was the speaker for this year’s event.
The Longhouse Council represents more than 4,000 scouts in the counties of Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Oswego and St. Lawrence. Through the Boypower event, 26 percent of their operational budget is raised.
The photos below were taken at the event by Eagle News reporter Hayleigh Gowans.
Fayetteville Boy Scout and aspiring Indy Car racer Devin Wojcik speaks with sportscaster and announcer Greg Gumbel.
Devin Wojcik stands at his racing display at the event.
Liverpool Sea Scouts stand in front of their ship. From left to right is Cooper Pyle, Robert Gustke and Jonathan Rummings.
Auburn area Boy Scout Kaydon Hitchcock tests out the Pinewood Derby display.
Thousands came out to support the Boy Scouts of America Longhouse Council.
East Syracuse Mayor Robert Tackman and his nephew Kevin Mayer at the Boypower Dinner.
Venture Crew 60 members and advisors volunteered at the event. From left to right are: Carrie Grooms, Priscilla Grooms, Nathan Mevec and John Anderson.
A silent auction was held to raise funds for the Longhouse Council.
Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick was honored as this Distinguished Citizen. Fitzpatrick is a former Boy Scout.
