Tim's Scouting background
Current positions (as of Feb 2026):
  • Chief Okemos District:
    • Venturing Crew 2 Advisor
    • Scouts BSA Troop 2F Advancement Chair
    • District Advancement Chair
    • District Training Committee member
  • Michigan Crossroads Council (MCC) Advancement Committee
    • Support of MCC District Advancement Chairs
    • Manage MCC Advancement Contact List
History:
  • Wolf/Bear/Webelos 1&2 in the early 1970's.
  • 2003, Became a Scouter in Chief Okemos Council's Pack 180 after my oldest became a Tiger.
  • 2003-2010, Held most of the positions in Pack 180 (DL at each age & Cubmaster).
  • 2007, Joined Chief Okemos Council's Troop 2 with my oldest & became Advancement Chair.
  • 2009, Attended Chief Okemos Council's Wood Badge (I used to be an Owl...)
  • 2010, Helped form Chief Okemos Council's Venturing Crew 2 as Associate Advisor.
  • 2010, Started Teaching things like IOLS/BALOO, Venturing, & MBC Trainings.
  • 2012, Staffed Chief Okemos Council's Wood Badge.
  • 2013, Attended National Jamboree as W&W FSC's Crew Advisor (1st time Venturers invited!)
  • 2014, My oldest earned his Eagle Scout rank!
  • 2014, Advisor for Washitauni Chapter of the OA (+1 year.)
  • 2017, My youngest earned his Eagle Scout rank!
  • 2017, Joined the Chief Okemos District Advancement team.
  • 2018, Became the Chief Okemos District Advancement Chair.
  • 2019, Helped form Chief Okemos District's Scouts BSA Troop 2 for Girls.
  • 2022, MCC, West/PFD Eagle Chair (for ~18months.)
  • 2023, MCC restructured Council level Advancement.
  • 2023, MCC Advancement Committee, Support of District Advancement Chairs.
  • 2024, Accepted Venturing Crew 2 Advisor position.