Mervin F. Jones, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
For almost 50 years, Mervin Jones has volunteered with the Scouting movement and has personified the attributes endorsed by Lord Baden-Powell. A military veteran, Mr. Jones trained 1 130 scouts, mostly in outdoor skills and first aid, and facilitated the integration of girls into the Scouting movement. In addition, he helped with the amalgamation of the French "Scouts Catholiques" and English "Boy Scouts of Canada" programs by personally translating documents, which helped scouts progress in the movement when relocating to other communities. He now shares his experience as a veteran with students of Canadian history. His leadership, patience and devotion have earned him the admiration of all who know him.