Weld "Sonny Mapelli" Distinguished Citizen Dinner

The 37th Annual Weld "Sonny Mapelli" Distinguished Citizen Dinner

Join us for The 37th Annual Weld County “Sonny Mapelli” Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner and support our local youth through the Adventure West Council, Scouting America, serving the communities in Greeley and all surrounding areas. In 2025, 2 new Cub Scout Packs were established and over 100 new youth joined the Scouting movement in Weld County. 8 Scouts earned the rank of Eagle with near 1,000 hours of service given back to the community on Eagle Scout Projects.

Honorees: John & Matt Anderson

Building a Legacy of Service: John and Matt Anderson

The foundation of the Anderson legacy began in Northern Minnesota, where John Anderson developed a passion for the outdoors that led him to scouting and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. After moving to Greeley in 1968 to attend UNC, John married his wife, Leanna, and launched his first construction venture in 1974. Over the decades, John built more than just structures; he built community, serving as the Greeley Stampede Grounds Chairman and helping launch the inaugural Arts Picnic. Following Leanna’s passing in 1998, her own spirit of service was memorialized through the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Care Award, a testament to the family’s commitment to Weld County.

Continuing this blueprint of leadership, John’s son, Matt, also earned the rank of Eagle Scout before earning his degree in Engineering and Construction Management from Kansas State University. Matt returned to Greeley in 2003 to join his father’s general contracting and property management firm, Ancon Construction. Matt transitioned the company to Ancon II Constructors in 2010, allowing John to retire and spend more time at the family home in Minnesota. Matt’s professional success in commercial and multi-family development has been mirrored by an extensive commitment to civic duty. Matt has dedicated his time to the United Way of Weld County, the Greeley Downtown Development Authority, and the Weld Community Foundation, embodying the Scout Law through his tireless work for the region.

Today, the Anderson legacy of service remains a cornerstone of the Greeley community. Matt and his wife, Tonya, are raising the next generation of Andersons in Greeley. Both men have served the Adventure West Council in various capacities over the years, proving that the lessons learned in Scouting—integrity, hard work, and helping others—are the best materials for building a lasting life of impact.

Key information

Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at 6:00pm.
Location: DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Greeley
Please RSVP by March 20th.

For Sponsorships & Additional Information, Please Contact:

Mason DeMeritt
mason.demeritt@scouting.org
(913)370-2415

Sponsorship Levels

$10,000: PLATINUM SPONSOR.

2 tables of 10 seats
Recognition on all media/print materials, projection of company logo/name during event.
Table close to the stage.

$5,000 – BENEFACTOR SPONSOR.

2 tables of 10 seats
recognition on all media/print materials, projection of company logo/name during event.

$2,500 – GOLD SPONSOR.

1 table of 10 seats
Recognition projection of company logo/name during event.

Leadership Donation $300 Couple / $175 individual

*Donations of $250 or higher qualify for the Colorado Child Tax Credit

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