The Aquatics Committee has overall responsibility for the Michigan Crossroads Council’s aquatics activities in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring. Within the local council organization, the aquatics committee reports to the Vice President of Outdoor Adventures. [READ MORE]
The purpose of the Shooting Sports Committee is to manage and provide resources to the council, the camping committee, and the council camps for all activities involving shooting sports whether during summer camps or during year-round shooting opportunities.
Project COPE is an exciting outdoor activity designed to meet the needs of youth who seek greater challenges to their physical and mental abilities. What is C.O.P.E.? C.O.P.E. is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. The COPE and Climbing Committee oversees all climbing, bouldering and COPE programs within the council.
Outdoor ethics is deeply ingrained in the BSA program. No place is this more important than in the outdoors. Scouting and Venturing have a long, proud tradition of conservation service to the nation. Building upon this foundation, the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Varsity Scout, Venturing, and Sea Scouting programs have deep roots in helping to leave our world better than we found it.
The council conservation committee provides the council with all available expertise regarding matters of ecology, conservation, and resource management to guide policy making and operational and operational decisions regarding conservation management.
The Michigan Crossroads Council High Adventure Committee is dedicated to promoting high-adventure programs in all of our Districts.
Comprised of volunteer Scouters who work through our District high-adventure coordinators.
The Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. Our mission is to ensure that every Cub Scout and their family has memorable outdoor adventures experiences.
The Michigan Crossroads Council Scouts BSA Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures.
The International Scouting Committee of the Michigan Crossroads Council works to plan and provide international events and activities as well as share information about International Scouting opportunities. [READ MORE]
The Sea Scouting Committee is comprised of members throughout our council who have knowledge and passion for the Sea Scouting program.
The Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. Our mission is to ensure that every Cub Scout and their family has memorable outdoor adventures experiences. [READ MORE]
The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures. [READ MORE]
The Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. Our mission is to ensure that every Cub Scout and their family has memorable outdoor adventures experiences. [READ MORE]
The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures. [READ MORE]
The Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. Our mission is to ensure that every Cub Scout and their family has memorable outdoor adventures experiences. [READ MORE]
The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures. [READ MORE]
The Council Advancement and Recognition committees are responsible for implementing and facilitating advancement and processing most special awards and recognition. [READ MORE]
The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures. [READ MORE]
COUNCIL AND DIVISION PROGRAM COMMITTEES Updated  |  2-2023 |
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EAST DIVISION – PROGRAM COMMITTEES | ||
Vice President of Program | John Savage | jsave123@comcast.net |
Activities Committee Chair | David Kiger | wolfdjk@hotmail.com |
Advancement Committee Chair | Perry Leong | ptleong89@sbcglobal.net |
Camp Promotion Committee Chair | Cathy Arehart | cathy.arehart@gmail.com |
Civic Service Committee Chair | Scott Nehls | snehls@gmail.com |
High Adventure Committee Chair | Dominic Goyette | dfgoyette@goyettemechanical.com |
Special Needs Committee Chair | Midge Savage | msave123@comcast.net |
STEM Committee Chair | Maria Peralta | greatlakes.stempress@gmail.com |
Training Committee Chair | Dave Berger | dberger817@aol.com |
Venturing Committee Chair | Jeff Geralds | JWGeralds@aol.com |
WEST DIVISION – PROGRAM COMMITTEES | ||
Vice President of Program | Sarah Witgen | Sarahwscoutsbsa@gmail.com |
Activities Committee Chair | Elrico Hurley | ssfscnewunitacc@gmail.com |
Advancement Committee Chair | Troy Smith | T251Eagle82@gmail.com |
Camp Promotion Committee Chair | Rebecca Hollen | |
Civic Service Committee Chair | Open | Open |
High Adventure Committee Chair | Open | Open |
Special Needs Committee Chair | Jim Newell | jn10601@hotmail.com |
STEM Committee Chair | Angie Williamson | irishangie@comcast.net |
Training Committee Chair | Aaron Sofian | aaron.sofian@gmail.com |
Venturing Committee Chair | Jeff Geralds | JWGeralds@aol.com |
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE COMMITTEES | ||
Vice President of Outdoor Adventure | Lonnie Herrington | lkherrington@comcast.net |
Advanced Training Chair | Scott Kiefer | scottkiefer@mac.com |
Aquatics Committee Chair | Connie Knie | cknie23100@yahoo.com |
Camp Operations Chair | Tom Kiihr | tkiihr@comcast.net |
Campership Committee Chair | Cathy Arehart | cathy.arehart@gmail.com |
Conservation Committee | Bill Kamman | billkamman@yahoo.com |
COPE & Climbing Committee | Keith Oliver | oliver.keith.w@gmail.com |
National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) | David Ehrlich | dehrlich2@gmail.com |
Order of the Arrow – Lodge Advisor | Rick Todd | rick.todd@mishigami.org |
Outdoor Ethics Committee Chair | Mary Price | maryprice1954@yahoo.com |
Outdoor Ethics Committee Co-Chair | Axel Anderson | outdoorscoutsusa@gmail.com |
Properties Committee Chair | Brad Grafmiller | bgrafmiller@ventcon-mi.com |
Sailing [GLSA] Committee | Bob Pawlus | boynecitybob@yahoo.com |
Sea Scout Committee Chair | Wayne Hasting | lwhastings@yahoo.com |
Shooting Sports Committee | Gary Williams | gwilli20@wideopenwest.com |
COMMISSIONER SERVICE | ||
Council Commissioner | Timothy Ekola | timothy.ekola@hotmail.com |
East Division Commissioner | Mark Bentley | mwbentley007@gmail.com |
West Division Commissioner | Timothy Ekola (acting) | timothy.ekola@hotmail.com |
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE | ||
Committee Chair | David Laabs | safescouting@michiganscouting.org |
NATIONAL JAMBOREE COMMITTEE | ||
Jamboree Chair | Patrick Berryman | jamboreechair@michiganscouting.org |
INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING COMMITTEE | ||
Committee Chair | Bruce McCrea | international@michiganscouting.org |