2026 Religious Emblems @ NAM

During the 2026 National Duty to God Breakfast we were able to recognize eight outstanding Scouts and adults from the local area that had recently earned their religious emblem. How does your council recognize emblem recipients?

Claire Samantha & Hannah Shoshana Massimini, Jewish, Aryeh

Sisters Claire Samantha and Hannah Shoshana Massimini are members
of Pack 4321, chartered by Wylie United Methodist Church in the Circle
Ten Council. While earning their Aryeh emblems, 2nd grader Claire
loved deepening her understanding of her Jewish faith, while 1st grader
Hannah particularly enjoyed practicing her Hebrew writing. Their favorite
Scouting memories range from the exciting to the educational: Claire will
never forget spotting a copperhead on a Plano trail, and Hannah loved
their unit’s visit to the local fi re station. In the future, Claire plans to
become a nurse and Hannah aspires to be a teacher.

 

Asaek Viran Samaraweera & James Phan, Buddhist, Metta

Asaek Viran Samaraweera is a 2nd grader in Pack 1, chartered by the Cross Timbers Rotary Club of Flower Mound in the Longhorn Council. While earning his Metta Award, Asaek cherished the special time spent with his mother learning about his Theravada Buddhist faith. His favorite Scouting memory is a classic hands-on project: building and painting a Pinewood Derby car with his dad to compete in the annual race. Looking ahead, Asaek has big plans to become a car inventor and design the amazing vehicles of the future.

James Phan is a 3rd grader in Pack 133, representing the Sam Houston Area Council. While earning his Metta Award, James enjoyed the special time spent studying and growing in his Buddhist faith alongside his mother. His favorite Scouting highlight of the year was taking home 1st place in the Pack for the Pinewood Derby. Looking to the future, James hopes to serve his community as either a policeman or a fifi reman.

Julian Cross & Dyallan Yahir Tellez, Roman Catholic, Ad Altare Dei

Jillian Cross is a 7th grader at Pearson Middle School and a member of Troop 982, chartered by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish in Frisco (Circle 10 Council). A Texas transplant from California, Jillian recently earned her Ad Altare Dei emblem. Her favorite Scouting memory is a high-energy campfi re where her troop and Troop
298 took over the dance fl oor for the “Cupid Shuffle” and “Continental Drift.” Jillian currently aspires to be a professional photographer.

Dyllan Yahir Tellez is a 12th grader representing Troop 520, Crew 520, and Ship 1899, chartered by the First United Methodist Church of Duncanville in the Circle Ten Council. While earning his Ad Altare Dei emblem, Dyllan focused on deepening his Roman Catholic faith and learning to live out his beliefs intentionally each day. His standout Scouting achievement was conquering the mile swim during summer camp at Camp Constantine. Dyllan aspires to become an orthodontist to help improve the health and confidence of his future patients.

 

Rebecca & Guy Bradley, Jewish, Shofar

Rebecca “Becca” and Guy Bradley exemplify the spirit of servant leadership within the Circle Ten
Council. Together, they have dedicated countless hours to ensuring that Scouting opportunities—
particularly within the Dallas Jewish Scouting community—are vibrant, inclusive, and
formative for local youth.

Becca, a physical therapist and president of the Dallas Chapter of Hadassah, has held nearly every unit-level role from Cubmaster to Committee Chair. Her passion for training led her to staff multiple Wood Badge courses and NYLT sessions. A true pillar of the Dallas Jewish Committee on Scouting, she famously
drafted the bylaws for the organization’s 501(c)3 incorporation. Becca’s commitment to service extends from teaching at Merit Badge Mania to supporting the Order of the Arrow, where she recently shared a Brotherhood walk with her son, Jacob, with her son Noah serving as Warrior.

Guy Bradley is equally tireless, acting as a dedicated guide for youth in Packs, Troops, and Crews across the Northern Trail and Chisholm Trail Districts. A recipient of the District Award of Merit, Guy’s footprint on the program is massive—from organizing Camporees and merit badge colleges to serving as a mentor for Jewish Pack 1818 and Crew 790. His philosophy is simple: create opportunities for Scouts to grow in character and leadership. Whether staffing NYLT as a Scoutmaster or providing leadership for district committees, he leads by example.

The Bradleys’ dedication is deeply rooted in faith and family. As parents to Noah and Jacob, they have transformed Scouting into a family vocation. Recipients of the Shofar Award, Becca and Guy are honored for their unwavering commitment to their faith, their community, and the development of the next generation of leaders.