COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Together we make Scouting Stronger

The High Desert Council is supported by a dedicated team of committees that help deliver program, support our volunteers, and grow Scouting across our communities. Learn more about each committee below and how to get involved.

Advancement

Supports Scouts and leaders with advancement, merit badges, and Eagle Scout recognition.

Committee Chair - Lois Caipen

Training

Provides training opportunities to help Scout leaders lead successful Scouting programs.

Committee Chair - Jim Libbin

Properties South

Manages our Camps, helps with Campmaster program, and ensures safety at camps.

Committee Chair - Zack Libbin

Aquatics

Supports Scouts and leaders with aquatics programs, ensures safety and training requirements are met

Committee Chair - Megan Ripple

Activities South

Helps with the planning of activities in the South area of the Council

Committee Chair - Open

Recognition & Religious Emblems

Supports Scouts and leaders with advancement, and managing different awards

Committee Chair - Brian Tolson

Program

Helps plan & support engaging programs for all levels

Committee Chair - Michelle Wilson-Stecther

STEM

Promotes STEM activities and resources for within Scouting

Committee Chair - Mark Dietrich

Properties North

Manages our camps, helps with our Camp Ranger, ensures that we meet NCAP requirements

Committee Chair - Greg Kelley

Communications

Supports Scouts and leaders with advancement, merit badges, and Eagle Scout recognition.

Committee Chair - Open

Activities North

Helps with the planning of activities in the North area of the Council

Committee Chair - Randy Reed

Membership

Helps with membership goals, recruiting events, and resources for leaders for their own units