Central Region, BSA Sea Scouting

  

 Sea Scout Promise
As a Sea Scout, I promise to do my best
  • To guard against water accidents
  • To know the location and proper use of lifesaving devices on every boat I board
  • To be prepared to render aid to those in need
  • To seek to preserve the motto of the sea: Women and Children First

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Sea Scouting Key 3


The Central Region Sea Scouting leadership team is led by the Key 3. The Central Region Sea Scouting Key 3 includes the Central Region Boatswain (a Sea Scout youth member); the Central Region Commodore (an adult volunteer); and the Central Region Staff Advisor (an adult BSA professional staff member). This leadership team, encompassing a youth and an adult volunteer and professional, guide, direct, and support Sea Scouting in the Central Region. The Key 3, in addition to other members of the Central Region Sea Scouting Committee, supports the councils (squadrons) and ships to help meet the needs and interests of the Sea Scouts and Sea Scouters in the Central Region.

The Central Region Boatswain is a member of the Central Region Venturing Youth Cabinet. The Central Region Commodore is a member of the Central Region Venturing Committee and represents the Central Region on the National Sea Scout Committee.

Peter SchmidtPeter M. Schmidt of the Abraham Lincoln Council has accepted the position of Central Region Boatswain. Peter successfully served as the Task Force Area Three Boatswain during 2010 and 2011. Peter has also been the Boatswain of Ship 123 out of Island Bay Yacht Club, Springfield Illinois and the Abraham Lincoln Council Squadron. Peter is an Eagle Scout in Troop 97 in Chatham, Illinois with a silver palm, and a Vigil member of Illinek Lodge 132. He also is the Recipient of the Venturing Outdoor Bronze Award. He also was presented with the Council Venturing Leadership Award in January 2011. Peter is a sophomore at Glenwood High School.



Dr. Mac McNeal

Dr. GH McNeal, but you can just call him "Mac", from Old Watertown in East Moline, Illinois serves as the Central Region Sea Scout Commodore.

Mac serves the region well as he has been involved in Sea Scouting since a youth in the late 50's and early 60's to being a Skipper since 1996 with Sea Scout Ship Henry. During this time Mac mentored 3 quartermasters. Mac not only has served as a Skipper but as Council Commodore, Task Force 7 Commodore, Regional Vice Commodore for Training, and most recently as Area 3 Commodore . Mac served on staff for two Central Region Seabadge courses.

Mac has received the William H. Spurgeon Award, Silver Beaver, Scouters Key, District Award of Merit, and Distinguished Commissioner Service Award.  He has previously served as Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Organizational Rep, District Venturing Commissioner, and District Commissioner. Mac has also attended each National Jamboree since 1997.

Mac and his committee will be announcing their plans shortly for training, programs, and membership initiatives to support Sea Scouting in Central Region. 

Mr. Matt Thornton

The Regional Venturing Staff Advisor is Mr. Matt Thornton.