Getting involved
We want all parents to be involved in some way in scouting, taking into account your interests, skills, and logistical needs. There are two broad categories for involvement: Committee Side and Program Side. Mostly Committee members work with the other adults while program members, the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scout Masters, and Merit Badge Counselors, work directly with Scouts. Registered (background checked) committee members are very welcome to come on campouts and other events, but they don't need to know anything about Scout-y stuff. We always need two registered leaders at all events. While at least one leader must be female, men are welcome to volunteer as well. When volunteering at Scouts, you are not a "parent" but a leader. You will get to see your child work, play, struggle, occasionally really struggle, and grow by leaps and bounds. We ask you to hold yourself back from parenting during this time and instead let them turn to themselves, their peers, elected youth leaders, and adult leaders to figure things out.
Committee Side
Committee members are interested adults who handle the adult decisions that need to be made.
They
-participate in monthly online meetings.
-interview scouts as part of the Board of Review process as needed.
-provide logistical support in areas of strength or willingness.
-serve as chaperones on activities as desired.
-can also be Merit Badge Counselors, if desired.
Currently we have a Committee Chair (Elizabeth Runkle), a treasurer (Russell Carleton) and several committee members. We would like more committee members who can potentially specialize in areas like Advancement Chair, Fundraising, Training Coordinator, and Outdoor Activity Coordinator. If we share the load, it can stay fun for everyone.
Program Side
If you love working directly with the youth, teaching them skills while learning more yourself, this is the area for you!
We currently have Scoutmaster Katherine Hunt and Assistant Scoutmasters Kristen Tyson and Eric Hunt. We would love to have a few more Assistant Scoutmasters.
They
-attend weekly meetings, or serve as substitutes/back ups for those who normally do.
-attend campouts as available.
-support the Scouts as they plan and carry out various activities.
-stay familiar and up-to-date with safety and other Scouting rules to serve as guardrails for the Scouts.
-mentor Scouts within Safe Scouting guidelines to encourage them to live up to the values of the program.
-teach skills when requested and able.
-can also be Merit Badge Counselors, if desired.