SCOUTPOWER 2023

May 3, 2023 

Nicholas J Pirro Convention Center at the Oncenter

VIP Reception: Doors Open at 5:00pm

General Attendees: Doors Open at 6:00pm

ScoutPower is Central New York's premier social event attracting more than 1,000 local leaders, trusted businesses, organizations, and supporters. The event is an opportunity to connect with your peers, colleagues, and friends for an evening of fantastic food, lively conversation and fun! The event features a VIP reception, networking social hour, silent auction, dinner, special recognitions and awards, and a program that includes a special keynote speaker. 

This event was absolutely spectacular! Click the button below to learn more about the event, our Distinguished Citizen of the Year, keynote speaker, and organizers. 

 About the Event

Distinguished Citizen of the Year

Joanie Mahoney

President, SUNY College of Environment Science and Forestry
 

Joanie Mahoney was appointed President at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in November 2020.

Joanie is the first woman to lead SUNY ESF after having joined the college as Chief Operating Officer in 2018.

Prior to ESF, Ms. Mahoney served as Onondaga County Executive for 11 years and oversaw all aspects of a county government, which served 460,000 residents. During her tenure as county executive, she earned national recognition for her environmentally friendly stewardship.

Before her elective office, Joanie worked as an attorney both in private practice with the Harris Beach law firm and for five years as a criminal prosecutor in the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office.

Ms. Mahoney received her Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University's School of Management and her juris doctor from S.U.'s College of Law.

She and her husband Marc Overdyk have 4 adult sons and live in Dewitt, NY.

Keynote Speaker

Archie Manning

When people think of Archie Manning, they think football-but Archie's appeal transcends his athletic achievements. People far and wide have been inspired by his warm personality, drive, and sense of humor..Archie is active in a wide variety of charitable and civic causes. His community activities include Louisiana Special Olympics, the New Orleans Area Boy Scout Council, The Salvation Army, United Way Speakers Bureau, Allstate Sugar Bowl Committee, and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. He is also Chairman of the Board of the National Football Foundation.

Archie attended the University of Mississippi, where he was an All-American. He was voted Mississippi's Greatest All-Time Athlete in 1992 and was named Mississippi's Most Popular Athlete of the Century. In 1971, Archie was the second player chosen in the NFL draft-the number one draft choice of the New Orleans Saints. While in pro football, he received the Byron "Whizzer" White Humanitarian Award, the Bart Starr Humanitarian Award, and the Spirit of Good Sports Award from the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

Archie received one of the highest honors in football, the Gold Medal Award, presented by the National Football Foundation, which has gone to seven Presidents, Admirals and Generals, corporate CEOs, and other distinguished Americans.