Who is also serving as a leader for Scouts, etc?

2014-04-23T22:22:25-04:00

Wondering who is providing leadership to our youth? What is your position and how long have you been a leader? What unit?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 10:26 PM

2014-04-23T22:26:20-04:00

It's a good question!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2014 4:50 AM

2014-04-24T04:50:14-04:00

Currently serving as a mortar team leader in 4-7 cav. Previously a team and section leader at 2-11 acr.

Response by SSG Jeffrey Spencer made Apr 24 at 2014 8:14 AM

2014-04-24T08:14:53-04:00

I held many positions over the past 9 years as a Scouter, including CM and ASM. I am currently a Unit Commissioner and District Committee member for the Sully District, National Capitol Area Council and hold a Masters from the Commissioner College.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2014 2:44 PM

2014-04-26T14:44:26-04:00

Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 64, Coronado Council/Konza District as well as the Chartered Organization Rep in the FT Riley area. Have been doing these jobs for over 4 years now and have been a scouter for approx 7. Am a Fox in the C5-192-12 Woodbadge course and a Greyfox in the tribe of the Golden Eagle. I spend a lot of time trying to improve my knowledge base so that I can give the boys a better experience and not just a lump on a log leader.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 11:02 AM

2014-10-26T11:02:22-04:00

SSG Spencer, I've served on the National Committee nearly 30 years. BSA Ambassador, National Rep, International Rep, NESA Regent, etc. Currently on Editing Team for the National Merit Badge Task Force (all the merit badge books)--we launch a newsletter this month "Counselor's Compass". I currently also serve as national rep for Transatlantic Council, Europe. And on the National Community Alliances Committee; former editor of Jamboree Journal/Jamboree Today newspapers and newsletters, and the NESA Eagle Letter.

Response by SGT J Edward Canfield made Jan 29 at 2015 1:41 PM

2015-01-29T13:41:18-05:00

SSG Spencer, I currently serving as an ASM for Troop 13 in Punta Gorda, FL. I'm also the Dean of Electives for our University of Scouting Arts, A Vigil member of the OA and an Eagle Scout. I've been in scouting since I was 7. I also served as an ASM when I was stationed in Germany.

Response by 2LT Scott Armstrong made Apr 7 at 2015 12:17 PM

2015-04-07T12:17:23-04:00

I currently serve as president of Longhouse Council, BSA, in upstate and northern NY including Ft. Drum. I have two sons in the program and have been active in BSA and Order of the Arrow activities at the regional and national level. At the 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve in West Virginia I served on the national media team with a dual assignment as liaison to the West Virginia National Guard because I "spoke the language". I spoke the military language, not sure I spoke "West Virginian" fluently.

COL Lester and his team of military support were absolutely fantastic to work with.

Locally the 10th Mountain is very supportive of Scouting and especially our Pack 26/Troop 26 on post. Those units and Scouting has been the one constant for the kids involved as their Dads are frequently deployed.

The 174th Attack Wing in Syracuse and Echo Company of the 4th LAR USMC are great partners for program support. We appreciate our military neighbors and have many moms and dads serving or whom have served. In 2011 we honored the U.S. Military at our "Boypower Dinner", one of the largest Scouting dinners in the nation. 4-star General Barry McCaffrey was our speaker that year, he was fantastic and very personable. When he saw Scouts from Troop 152 lashing a gateway into the banquet hall he got down on all fours and started lashing logs and tying knots like he was 15-year old at camp.

Here is the highlight video where we honored the military: https://youtu.be/x85mrJ94Hmo

Boypower 2011 Salute to the Military

Boypower is the annual dinner of the Longhouse Council, Boy Scouts of America. The 2011 speaker was General Barry McCaffrey, the honorees were the men and wo...

Response by SFC David Pope, MBA made Apr 16 at 2015 11:16 AM

2015-04-16T11:16:02-04:00

I am currently 11 year old scout leader for Troop 357. I was a Venture Crew Advisor for Crew 357 for 3.5 years and prior I was an assistant 11 year old scout leader in Troop 357 for four years in Toquerville, UT. I was an instructor for New Scout Leaders at round table for the Zion District for one year. I am a registered merit badge counselor for 15 merit badges and run merit badge clinics for various troops in the area, outside of the clinics they hold at our local high school. Seven of my former crew members have attained Eagle Scout and two more will receive their Eagle in the next month.

Response by SGT Marvin "Dave" Bigham made Apr 22 at 2015 6:37 PM

2015-04-22T18:37:53-04:00

I've got two boys (one dropped scouting in third grade due to a bully). My youngest has been in for two years and loves it. Since I have left the hotel industry (on call 24 hrs), I plan on doing more with the BSA. Next month, I move into a committee chair (pack 211, in East Texas) and plan on making sure these kids get better leaders and learning opportunities over the next few years. Once the little one clears Webelo' s, I'll likely step up to the Boy Scouts with him.

Response by PO3 Michael Cardinale made Sep 29 at 2015 1:16 PM

2015-09-29T13:16:12-04:00

I have been a Cub Master for Pack 405 of Pleasant Hill California going on 4 years now. I am also involved with the American Legion, using these two organizations I am able to teach our youth about what it means to be a good citizen, what Americanism is, and about our Nations history and Flag.