The Scouting America National Court of Honor recently awarded RCAA member Joe Diederich the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA), one of only seven for the entire state of Michigan.
From the presentation:
“Joe Diederich began his lifelong commitment to Scouting in Glassport, Pennsylvania, earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 1958. He went on to serve in major leadership roles across multiple councils, including Council President of the Great Sauk Trail Council and inaugural President of the Michigan Crossroads Council. Today, he continues his service as Awards Chair for the MCC NESA Committee, reflecting decades of dedication to mentoring and supporting future generations of Scouts.
“Alongside his Scouting contributions, Joe built an influential career in healthcare leadership spanning more than 40 years. As Chief Operating Officer of Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., he oversaw a large regional system and led transformative initiatives such as the implementation of the Epic electronic medical record system. Earlier in his career, he spent two decades with the University of Michigan Health System, directing major construction projects and contributing to the institution’s growth into a nationally recognized academic medical center.
“Joe is an Army veteran who served in Vietnam and later worked in health facility planning at the Pentagon, helping design and build medical centers worldwide. A highly credentialed professional, he holds advanced degrees in engineering management and business and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
“It is with great pride that the Eagle Scout Alumni of Michigan, National Eagle Scout Association, awards Joe Diederich with the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award.”
Over 200 million individuals have been members of Scouting America since 1910. Over 2 million of them have earned Eagle.
Nearly 1 billion youth have been members of a national Scouting organization as part of the World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM) since 1907 – making it the largest youth movement in world history.
