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.

Tim StanfillTimothy A. Stanfill, from Simon Kenton Council, has been selected as the Central Region Boatswain for 2008-09.  Tim successfully served as Area 4 Boatswain in 2007-08.  He also previously served as Council Boatswain and Boatswain of Ships 428 and 468.  He completed SEAL training in 2007, VLSC in 2006, Kodiak in 2006, and Kodiak X in 2008.  Tim is an Able Sea Scout.  He has been awarded the Venturing Leadership Award, William T. Hornaday Conservation Badge, and the Eagle rank with 4 Silver Palms.  Tim served as Senior Patrol Leader for his contingent troop at the 2005 National Jamboree and 2007 World Jamboree.  Tim will be attending Ohio State University this fall



Dr. Mac McNeal

The Central Region is pleased to announce that Dr. GH McNeal, but you can just call him "Mac", from Old Watertown in East Moline, Illinois has been selected to serve as the Central Region Sea Scout Commodore.

Mac will serve 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. Joseph Vollmer

The Regional Venturing Staff Advisor is Mr. Joseph Vollmer. Joseph Serves as the associate regional director of program for the central region. Joseph has previously served as a Scout Executive prior to his promotion to join the national executive staff. Joseph works actively with the National Camp School, Powder Horn, and Wood Badge programs.