Jim Zuniga came to Troop 3 in 1992 when his son Greg joined Boy Scouts. Jim was always there whenever his help was needed. When his son Joseph also joined, he decided to be a part of the troop himself and took on the position of Assistant Scoutmaster.

Jim was very dedicated to Troop 3. He spent many hours teaching the boys how to tie their knots and lashings, how to set up a campsite, and how to cook their meals.

You could always find Jim sitting around the camp fire, carving a piece of wood or just laughing and joking around. He was a very modest man, rarely taking credit for the contributions he made to the troop.

With great pride and pleasure, both of Jim's sons became Eagle Scouts.

Those who knew Jim will never forget him, and for those who never met him, you missed a very special person.

Since 2000, Troop 3 has honored his memory by awarding the "James Zuniga Memorial Campership Award for Advancement" to a deserving Scout in the Troop.

Award Recipients

2008 - 2009	Zach Etsch
2007 - 2008	Louis Pron
2006 - 2007	Tom Allen
2005 - 2006	Will Grischuk
2004 - 2005	Russell Grant
2003 - 2004	David Sorkin
2002 - 2003	Nick Garibaldi / Brian Stigner (tie)
2001 - 2002	Chris Sabanos
2000 - 2001	Brian Hackett
1999 - 2000	AJ Freeman / John Swoboda (tie)