He has served in positions ranging from the unit to the national level, with the majority of his time focused on training. We especially encourage venturers, sea scouts explorers, and girl scouts to attend and welcome you regardless of which uniform you wear. The great smoky mountain council venturing officers association is composed of a team of youth officers from the councils venturing crews and is supported by advisors. Council venturingvoa staff advisor, halia vankirk, halia. Venturing officers association voa oregon trail council, bsa. As a voa officer, you will have privilege and responsibility of serving the venturing community. Venturing officers association great smoky mountain. Venturing officers association venturing officers associations voas play an important role in the organizational structure of the venturing program. Recognition venturing includes an optional awards program that acknowledges and recognizes our youth for their progress through venturings four main areas of emphasis. N a t i o n a l v e ntu r i n g p r e s i d e n t national venturing president, restricted, national. By doing so, they serve to model best practices in programming for local crews and to provide a program resource for venturers and advisors throughout the voas area of operation. Venturing officers association northeast region venturing. National venturing advisor robbie dibiagio email a product of the venturing program in the baltimore area council, robbie has been involved in the scouting program for over 20 years. The venturing officers association is run by four youth officers.
Just like a crew, the voa is led by a group of youth officers and advised by several. Exploringventuring officers association daniel boone council. Benefits of a having a venturing officers association operating a venturing officers association meets several needs that support scouting and venturing in your local community. It appears that bsa likes the design of the venturing cor patch the craig murray provide to the venturing community from 2008 to 20 which can be see in the private issues web page. This years venturing rendezvous theme brings roswell, nm to camp wisdom with the theme of alien invasion. Venturing has named its six top youth leaders for the 2017. As a youthled program and governance body, the voa is in an excellent position to take charge of their own venturing destiny through the activities they support. Each of these districts is managed at the council level by an individual known as a district executive. A group of venturers in the tuscarora council dedicated to serving the council, uniting all crews in the area. Venturing officers association boy scouts of america. Venturing officers association for council and district, area voa and national venturing cabinet. Districts colonial virginia councilboy scouts of america. Appointment process for youth vice presidents at the national, region, area, council and district tiers.
Exploringventuring officers association we are looking for nominations for presidents and vice presidents for both venturing including sea scouts and exploring. The venturing officers association the purpose of the venturing officers association voa is to provide support and guidance to maintain and grow the venturing program. Historic trails colonial virginia councilboy scouts of america. As an officer, you have the opportunity to give back to the program. Wood badge is the advanced leadership training for all scouting volunteers and professionals involved with the boy scouts of america. Historic trails colonial virginia councilboy scouts of. The purpose of the association shall be to provide a forum for the youth leadership of the venturing crews of occoneechee council, to provide venturing programs support through the district officers, to promote venturing programs, to assist the district roundtable commissioners and staff upon request, and also to provide a variety of program and training. Venturing officers association patch between 2006 and 2011, i offered a voa patch that both councils and districts used for their voa. The purpose of the venturing officers association voa is to provide support and guidance to maintain and grow the venturing program.
If your group has made reservations during may, please contact anna marie to reschedule your events the council service center and scout shop will reopen on may 20 th the scout service center will still be able to continue service to our scouting. A venturing officers association, or voa, consists of a team of youth officers who. In 2012, when bsa borrowed my design, i stopped providing the patch but i have had several district voas ask if i would provide the patch again so a few are available for those that contact me from my. By selling popcorn in the fall, you can support an entire year of scouting for your unit. Join the venturing officers association dear advisors, my name is chrissandra sparks and i am the advisor for the verdugo hills council venturing officers association and i will be working with amy taylor who is the council staff advisor. Venturing officer association golden empire council. At the end of 2006, a venturing officers association patch was created with the suggestion that it would be worn in place of the venturing emblem badge. Voas collaborate with other committees in providing training for venturers and. This badge uses the venturing silver award eagle as the central image and was originally made with a gold border. The voa is largely responsible for strengthening the venturing in the council, planning events, coordinating introduction to leadership skills for crews training sessions, and more. Area associate advisor and chartered organization representative cor. Tuscarora council bsa venturing officers association. There will be no council or district events through march 31st. Venturing officers association administration guide.
Location council service center 10210 holmes rd, kansas city, mo 641. The national voa, previously known as the national venturing cabinet, are the youth leaders of the venturing program. Tuscarora council bsa venturing officers association home. Suite l, newport news, va 23606 po box 12144, newport news, va 23612. Venturing activities are interdependent group experiences in which success is dependent on the cooperation of all. Venturing officers association meetings the voa meet quarterly in august, november, february, and may from 7. Circle ten venturing officers association voa venturing. Mecklenburg county council venturing officers association. Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Their first charter was granted under the name louisville area council in 1916. Council wide venturing events heart of america council boy. Venturing officers associations provide opportunities for adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service alps. Voas collaborate with other committees in providing training for venturers and advisors, programming for crews, and monthly or quarterly forums to bring together youth and advisors. However, the recommended uniform for venturers and adult advisors is the bsasupplied green.
Area venturing officers association regional venturing officers association national venturing cabinet in 2016, bsa added two new adult position patches. The colonial virginia council serves a large geographic territory that is divided into several smaller districts. Since 2017, this event has been cosponsored by the area 2 venturing officers association and scouts from area 2 and beyond are welcome to join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship. Just like a crew, the voa is led by a group of youth officers and advised by several capable advisors who help position the youth for success. Chief seattle council venturing maintained by the csc venturing officers association voa and venturing committee. Venturing emblem area voa member boy scouts of america. The region venturing officers associations are led by youth regional venturing presidents and vice presidents of. Adelaide white is the 20182019 council venturing president and is set to lead the council venturing officers association when her term begins on june 1. District and council patches are to be worn with silver shoulder loops. Recurs every 3 months on the third thursday until 12302018. Venturing officers association voa the venturing officers association. You will work with a team of youth officers and adult advisors to suggest programmatic changes, lead events, and host trainings for the venturing and scouting community.
One of their key responsibilities is to plan and execute activities throughout the year to provide venturing crews throughout the heart of america council some activities to supplement the program. It has become necessary to extend the closure of camp mckee. At the council, area, regional, and national level, venturing is led by youth organized into venturing officers associations. Each region and area has a voa and all councils and districts are encouraged to organize a voa if they havent done so already. In 2012, when bsa borrowed my design, i stopped providing the patch but i have had several district voas ask if i would provide the patch again so a few are available for those that contact me from my contact. N a t i o n a l v e ntu r i n g p r e s i d e n t national venturing president, no. A group of youth officers on a district, council, area, or region tier that promotes membership, resource sharing, and events for venturing in their territory. Council wide venturing events heart of america council.
Between 2006 and 2011, i offered a voa patch that both councils and districts used for their voa. Adult association adults serve to advise the youth as they plan events and make decisions, while ensuring the program remains youthinspired and youthled. A crew may choose to design or purchase a venturing tshirt, polo, or any number of options. Where to go venturing where to go venturing is a volunteer contributed database of various locations where a venturing crew or sea scout ship might go for an outing or summer camp. Not every crew participates in the voa, but all in the area of your venturing officers association are. Venturing officers association the venturing officers association, or voa, is the council level group which supports and leads the venturing program in the blue grass council. Venturing officers association voa home pathway to.
Exploring venturing officers association we are looking for nominations for presidents and vice presidents for both venturing including sea scouts and exploring. Venturing officers association president and vice presidents nomination form printed form. The event is held at camp wisdom in late march and the circle ten venturing officers association is hosting this years event from march 2022, 2020 at camp wisdom just south of dallas and centrally located in southern region area 2. A venturing officers association, or voa, consists of a team of youth officers who are. To further strengthen the support the council can provide to our council venturing officers association voa, our district programs, and our member crews and venturers, the council venturing committee is being established. We asked your 20172018 national venturing officers association five important questions. Venturing officers association blue grass council, bsa. Adults or youth with a district or council position wear silver loops while those with area, regional or national positions wear gold loops. To provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law. The square knot is to then be worn instead of the patch when the venturer reaches the age of 21. Work with the crew advisor in conducting the crew officers seminar. Area venturing officers association emblem scout shop. Patches with numbers should be available through your scout shop or. Sherry mcgugin is the current chairman of the southern region venturing committee and regional advisor to the southern region venturing officers association.
Use the same form for both programs but note your exploring post for exploring officers. Venturing officers associations voa provide opportunities for adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service alps. Exploringventuring officers association daniel boone. The following venturer wishes to be considered for the position of council venturing president or vice president. Three concept patches were developed for the venturing officers association voa. Either the official venturing emblem or an approved crew specialty patch may be worn on the right sleeve. Venturing has no official uniform that all members must wear. Learning by doing in a group setting provides opportunities for developing new skills.
Venturing is one of the core programs of the boy scouts of america, serving young men and. Scouters from cub scouting, boy scouting, venturing, and exploring, as well as council and district leaders, and scouting professionals are encouraged to attend. Maintained by the csc venturing officers association voa. Venturing is a youth development program of the boy scouts of america for young men and women who are ages 1420. The voa plans and runs intercrew events for a certain area. The popcorn sales program enables your unit to do the things they want without running many fund raisers. A venturing officers association, or voa, consists of a team of youth officers who are supported by advisors. The cascade pacific council venturing officers association voa is a group of youth and their adult advisors who work to provide support and guidance to maintain and grow the venturing program throughout our council.
Welcome to the golden empire council venturing committee. Venturing officers associations nomination shac venturing. Youre first part of your crew and then part of the voa. Represent the crew at the venturing officers association voa and be available to report to the chartered organization and crew committee. Oregon trail council bsa venturing officers association page venturing officers association voa. Oregon trail council, boy scouts of america serves more than 5,000 youth, supported by over 2,500 adults in over 400 units. We will post updated information when it becomes available. The officers take the lead in driving the council venturing program and make it a great experience for both the youth and adults. The sierra nevada district serves over 1600 youth in the reno, washoe valley, truckee, incline village and tahoe city areas. However, a venturer can wear the square knot as a youth if it represents the venturing silver award the square knot for the summit award is the same as the venturing silver award. This is an officially approved councilunit moneyearning project that many packs, troops and crews participate in. Voas collaborate with other committees in providing training for venturers and advisors, programming for crews, and monthly or. If you are a parent of a prospective new scout, you will want to first contact the district executive serving in your district. Venturing officers association voa cascade pacific.
The 20092010 national venturing cabinet nvc approved the nvc patch for the cabinet to wear. It includes 7 districts in 6 counties covering western oregon including communities like eugene, springfield, corvallis, roseburg, and coos bay. Circle ten venturing officers association voa venturing, sea scouts, and exploring information for circle ten council, bsa. Meet your 20172018 national venturing officers association. Mcgugin is a devoted scouter from the middle tennessee council. Mission of the national venturing cabinet, region, area, council and district venturing officer association s voas selection process for youth president at the national, region, area, council and district tiers. Venturing rendezvous march circle ten venturing officers. Join the venturing officers association verdugo hills.