Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner

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 Bob Filotto, Distinguished Citizen Award Recipient

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Ed Dollinger, Honorary Chair and 20021 Distinguished Citizen Award Recipient

The Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner (DCAD) is an annual event hosted by the Rainbow Council, Scouting America which honors an individual who has provided significant and enduring contributions to the community and who embodies the principles and values of the Scouting program and thereby serves as an exemplary role model for our young people. 

Rainbow Council, Scouting America is proud to announce Bob Filotto as the Distinguished Citizen for 2024. Bob, a respected leader with an extensive career in accounting and business services, founded Filotto Professional Services in 1999, providing CPA services, business valuations, and criminal forensic services. Bob’s unwavering commitment to community service is evident through his long-standing involvement with numerous organizations, including the Will County Center for Economic Development, Rotary International, and the Rialto Square Theatre Authority Board.

Please contact Peter Durkin for any questions or concerns.  Peter can be reached at 708-214-1212 or peter.durkin@scouting.org.

Event Date

Rainbow Council’s Annual
Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner is November 6th, 2024

Event Location

The Renaissance Center 214 Ottawa St. Joliet, 60432.

Our Committee

Thank you to our Committee Members for our 2024 Event!

Keith Dobrolinsky, Wayne Draudt, Peter Durkin, Ted Karns, Deb Richardson, Bob Shroba. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Peter Durkin at peter.durkin@scouting.org

Become a Sponsor

We have several sponsorship packages available to businesses and community partners who would like to register with upgraded accomidations