On May 4th, 2007 at the Fort Hamilton Adult Leader Recognition Dinner, Pack 923's very own Kip Shaffer was recognized for his service to scouting. Ohio Senator Gary Cates presented Kip with a Meritorious Service Award, which reads, "recognizing your continuing and dedicated support of scouting in the Fort Hamilton District as exemplified by your enthusiastic expenditure of time and effort in 2006."