Council Operating Committees
The operating committees of the council oversee the implementation and support of the Scouting America program throughout the council’s territory. Each committee has specific areas of responsibility under the direction of the council executive board and policies and procedures set by Scouting America.
Activities & Civic Service
Volunteer Chair: Jessica Castillo, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: camporees, single-day events, weekend events, service projects, service hours reporting
Advancement & Recognition
Mountaineer District Chair: Marc Phillips, [email protected]
Ohio River Valley District Chair: Bob Musgrave, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: youth rank advancements, special accommodations for advancement, merit badge offerings, Eagle Scout process and boards of review, volunteer recognition, meritorious awards, council recognition event
Camping & Outdoor Program
Volunteer Chair: Chad Barker, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: Camp Mountaineer summer camp programs, Order of the Arrow, campsite approvals for Cub Scouts, Cub Scout day camps, unit weekend camping, National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP), short and long-term camp standards, ropes committee, shooting sports committee, aquatics committee
Training
Mountaineer District Chair: Dan Marner, [email protected]
Ohio River Valley District Chair: Rick Greenwood, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: adult & youth BSA trainings, Youth Protection Training and compliance, other training opportunities
Commissioner Corps
Council Commissioner: Adam Fletcher, [email protected]
Mountaineer District Commissioner: Mike Torries, [email protected]
Ohio River Valley District Commissioner: Brian DeFede, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: unit commissioners, Scouter Cracker Barrels/Roundtables, unit recharters, operating committee assistance to units
Development
Staff Advisor: 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: Unit Money-Earning Application approvals, council fundraising efforts, Friends of Scouting annual giving campaign, spring product sale (syrup, mix, coffee), fall popcorn sale, Sporting Clays Classic, Distinguished Citizens Dinner (DCD), United Way partnerships, foundation/grant applications, James E. West fellowships
Enterprise Risk Management
Volunteer Vice President: Ian Frist, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: Scott Hanson, 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: incident reporting, council’s supervising physician and health officers, insurance, program risk assessment
Finance
Council Treasurer: Mark Cottrill, [email protected]
Volunteer Vice President: Mike Goclan, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: Scott Hanson, 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: council budget and financial statements, internal controls
Membership & Relationships
Volunteer Vice President: Dr. Vince Kolenich, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: youth recruitment, new unit development, school and community relationships
Properties
Volunteer Vice President: Peter Ehni, [email protected]
Staff Advisor: Scott Hanson, 304-366-3940, [email protected]
Responsibilites: facility maintenance and improvements at camps and service centers, pre and post camp inspections