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What is Commissioner Service?

The Boy Scouts of America Commissioner Service plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success and sustainability of Scouting programs across communities. Commissioners serve as vital links between local Scouting units and the larger BSA organization, providing guidance, support, and resources to unit leaders and other volunteers. Commissioners are mentors, advocates, and problem-solvers, fostering a culture of excellence and adherence to Scouting values. By offering personalized assistance and regular communication, Commissioners help units navigate challenges, maintain quality standards, and implement best practices. This support system is crucial for both new and established units, fostering a sense of belonging and commitment among scout leaders and members.

Are you ready to accept the challenge of becoming a Commissioner? Read on!

Become a Commissioner

Youth engage in Scouting through various groups, including Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts, across the five programs of Scouting. To ensure these units thrive, Scouting America provides a robust unit service program delivered by experienced adult Scouters. These Scouters are specifically commissioned to assist chartered organizations and unit leaders in achieving the aims of Scouting through its methods and the development of a Unit Service Plan.

Recognizing the critical role of unit service in delivering a successful Scouting program, Commissioners are present at every level to ensure that individual Scouts receive the highest quality experience.

There are 3 types of commissioners:

Unit Commissioners – assigned to 1 or more units to counsel, mentor, coach and guide unit leaders to help them deliver a quality Scouting program, maintain and increase member retention and ensure timely recharter.

Roundtable Commissioners – provide unit leaders with resources and training in program skills through regularly scheduled Roundtables.

Administrative Commissioners – primarily responsible for recruiting, training, guiding, motivating and evaluating the Commissioner staff.

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If providing cheerful service to other scouting volunteers is for you, contact the Commissioner Corps for more information, utilizing the “Contact Us!” tab below.

Commissioner Contacts

CommissionerRole
Paul KreckmanCouncil Commissioner
Wyn BedallAssistant Council Commissioner - Administration
Jason MeltonAssistant Council Commissioner - Roundtable
Jim EwanAssistant Council Commissioner - Recharter
John FugmanAssistant Council Commissioner – Commissioner College
Michael KondrackiAssistant Council Commissioner – At Large
Rick FisherDistrict Commissioner - Arrohattoc
Elmer WolfDistrict Commissioner - Crater
Jim EwanDistrict Commissioner - Dogwood
Charlotte PembertonDistrict Commissioner – James River
Mike MiloneDistrict Commissioner – Huguenot Trail
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Awards & Honors
Arrowhead Honor

YearCommissionerPositionDistrict
2024Charles E. Bedall Jr.Unit CommissionerJames River
2023Craig GiffinUnit CommissionerJames River
2023Scott HurleyUnit CommissionerCrater
2022Sonya TunstallRoundtable CommissionerCrater
2022James ChildressUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2022Elizabeth KelleyRoundtable CommissionerArrohattoc
2022Robert KelleyDistrict CommissionerArrohattoc
2021Rose HenericksDistrict CommissionerRivers
2021Scott CarriganDistrict CommissionerCrater
2021Scott YeakeyUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2021Scott YeakeyAssistant District CommissionerBattlefield
2021Sharlee La BrecqueRoundtable CommissionerArrohattoc
2021Jimmy La BrecqueRoundtable CommissionerArrohattoc
2021Michelle JenkinsUnit CommissionerRivers
2021Charles E. Bedall Jr.Assistant Council Commissioner-RoundtableCouncil
2020Bryan LeedsUnit CommissionerCrater
2020Richard W. FisherUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2020Charlotte PembertonAssistant District CommissionerCardinal
2020John M. FugmanUnit CommissionerCardinal
2020Charles E. Bedall Jr.Roundtable CommissionerCardinal
2020Michael S. HenleyUnit CommissionerCardinal
2020Michael R. MenefeeAssistant Council CommissionerCouncil
2020Elizabeth DombroskiUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2020Malcolm LyleDistrict CommissionerBattlefield
2019Luke VettiDistrict CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2019Elmer W. WolfAssistant District CommissionerCrater
2019Frank HowardUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2019Thomas C. WoodDistrict CommissionerCardinal
2019Charleen WaltersUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2019Malcom LyleUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2019Robert McNeilUnit CommissionerCrater
2019Barry SellersAssistant District Commissioner-RoundtableCardinal
2018Michael E. KondrackiDistrict CommissionerArrohattoc
2018Virginia H. McKayUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2018Paul KlineUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2017Douglas M. HillUnit CommissionerCapitol
2017Paul CuomoUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2016Arthur ChesterUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2016Chris LoweUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2016Herb SeningUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2015Steven SmithUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2015Dave AnsellUnit CommissionerCapitol
2015John M. FugmanUnit CommissionerCardinal
2014Franklin Thurston Sr.Unit CommissionerBattlefield
2014James ByersUnit CommissionerCardinal
2012Patrick McDonoughUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2011Nick MinnetiUnit CommissionerCapitol
2011William SimsDistrict CommissionerCrater
2011John K. McCullaCouncil CommissionerCouncil
2010Jay ReeksUnit CommissionerCrater
2010Bruce LaswellUnit CommissionerCrater
2010Phil HagerichUnit CommissionerCrater
2009Wanda StaggsUnit CommissionerCrater
2009Sandra DaulDistrict CommissionerCrater
2007Edward KosewiczDistrict CommissionerCrater
2006Harold CollinsUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2006William H. Talley IVCouncil CommissionerCrater
2006Bill ChaffinUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2004Peggy Jean JoynerUnit CommissionerCrater
2004Eric HamiltonDistrict CommissionerCrater
2003Darrell GreggUnit CommissionerCrater
2002Mary VinshUnit CommissionerCrater
1998Marion FletcherUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
1997Michael R. MenefeeDistrict CommissionerCrater
1997Lowell K. FlickingerUnit CommissionerCrater
1983Paul A. Willard IIUnit CommissionerRivers
Certificate of Commendation

YearCommissionerPositionDistrict
2023Elmer W. WolfUP3 ServiceCrater
2023Sharlee LaBrecqueUP3 ServiceArrohattoc
2023Jimmy LaBrecqueUP3 ServiceArrohattoc
2022Elmer W. WolfAssistant District CommissionerCrater
2021Scott B. CarriganDistrict CommssionerCrater
2021Charles E. Bedall, Jr.Assistant Council Commissioner - RoundtableCouncil
Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service

YearCommissionerPositionDistrict
2024Elmer W. WolfAssistant District CommissionerCrater
2024Jason MeltonUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2024Charles E. Bedall, Jr.Unit CommissionerJames River
2021Paul A. WillardUnit CommissionerRivers
2017Lloyd DunnavantCouncil CommissionerCardinal
2016John M. FugmanUnit CommissionerCardinal
2015Mark A. LarsonDistrict CommissionerCapitol
2014James ByersUnit CommissionerCardinal
2014Carl A. WhitakerUnit CommissionerCardinal
2013Michael R. MenefeeAssistant Council CommissionerCrater
2013Phillip HagerichUnit CommissionerCrater
2013Gertrude MottUnit CommissionerCrater
2013John TurnerUnit CommissionerCrater
2013Edward KosewiczDistrict CommissionerCrater
2013Bruce LaswellUnit CommissionerCrater
2013Wanda StaggsUnit CommissionerCrater
2013Lowell FlickingerUnit CommissionerCrater
2013William SimmsUnit CommissionerCrater
Commissioner Key

YearCommissionerPositionDistrict
2024Craig GiffinUnit CommissionerJames River
2023Charles E. Bedall, Jr.Assistant Council Commissioner-RoundtableCouncil
2022James ChildressUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2022Charles E. Bedall Jr.Roundtable CommissionerCardinal
2022Michael S. HenleyUnit CommissionerCardinal
2021Scott CarriganDistrict CommissionerCrater
2021Michael R. MenefeeA Council CommissionerCouncil
2021Charleen WaltersUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2020Charlotte PembertonAssistant District CommissionerCardinal
2020Elmer W. WolfAssistant District CommissionerCrater
2019Michael E. KondrackiDistrict CommissionerArrohattoc
2019Paul KlineUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2019Tom WoodDistrict CommissionerCardinal
2018Ann BevanDistrict CommissionerBattlefield
2017Douglas HillUnit CommissionerCapitol
2017Arthur ChesterUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2017Paul CuomoUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2016Herb SeningUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2016Chris LoweUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2016John M. FugmanUnit CommissionerCardinal
2015Patrick McDonoughUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2015Steven SmithUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2015William SimmsUnit CommissionerCrater
2015Heather MulvihillDistrict CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2015Dave AnsellUnit CommissionerCapitol
2014John McCullaCouncil CommissionerCouncil
2014James ByersUnit CommissionerCardinal
2010Wanda StaggsUnit CommissionerCrater
2009Lula DiversUnit CommissionerCrater
2008William H. Talley IVCouncil CommissionerCrater
2008Edward KosewiczDistrict CommissionerCrater
2006Harold CollinsUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2006Bill ChaffinUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2005A. J. KendrickDistrict CommissionerCrater
2005Darrell GreggUnit CommissionerCrater
2005Marion FletcherDistrict CommissionerArrohattoc
2004Franklin Thurston Sr.Unit CommissionerBattlefield
1999Michael R. MenefeeDistrict CommissionerCrater
1997Lowell K. FlickingerUnit CommissionerCrater
Distinguished Commissioner Service

YearCommissionerPositionDistrict
2024Charlotte PembertonDistrict CommissionerJames River
2022Edward M. KondrackiDistrict CommissionerArrohattoc
2022Elmer W. WolfAssistant District CommissionerCrater
2021Scott CarriganDistrict CommissionerCrater
2020Heather MulvihillDistrict CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2020John McCullaCouncil CommissionerCouncil
2019Patrick McDonoughUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2018John DavenportDistrict CommissionerRivers
2018Karen C. WoodDistrict CommissionerArrohattoc
2016Carl A. WhitakerUnit CommissionerCardinal
2016David AnselUnit CommissionerCapitol
2015Michael R. MenefeeUnit CommissionerCrater
2015J. Miller SmitherUnit CommissionerRivers
2014Lloyd DunnavantCouncil CommissionerCouncil
2012Thomas A. ShearerUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2011C. ScottUnit CommissionerCardinal
2010Willliam T. GaylordUnit CommissionerRivers
2010William H. Talley IVCouncil CommissionerCrater
2009Joseph C. OleksoaUnit CommissionerCardinal
2008Marian FletcherDistrict CommissionerArrohattoc
2008Earle P TaylorUnit CommissionerCapitol
2008Gwen TaylorUnit CommissionerCapitol
2008Mark A. LarsonCouncil CommissionerCouncil
2008Paul E. SmithUnit CommissionerCapitol
2007Thomas R. Benson Jr.Unit CommissionerBattlefield
2006Lynnette BuzzellUnit CommissionerMeherrin
2005James E. RichardsUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2005John J. McAteerAssistant District CommissionerCrater
2005Gerald J. BerryUnit CommissionerCrater
2005Dave TalleyCouncil CommissionerCrater
2005Edward L. HudsonUnit CommissionerCapitol
2005Louis H. ManarinUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2005James Johnson Sr.Unit CommissionerBattlefield
2005Nancy FonsecaUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2005Dorthy DrakeUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2005Frank W. BazeUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2005Everett WinnUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2005William K. Meeks Sr.District CommissionerBattlefield
2005Michael R. MenefeeAssistant Council CommissionerCouncil
2005John S. TurnerUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2004James R. RayUnit CommissionerCapitol
2004Phillip BattleUnit CommissionerCapitol
2004John SnyderUnit CommissionerCapitol
2003David AndrewsDistrict CommissionerCrater
2001Patricia B. CollinsUnit Commissioner???
2001Harold L. CollinsUnit Commissioner???
2001Joan KolakowskiUnit Commissioner???
2001Anthony F. SadowskiUnit Commissioner???
2001Leland E. SasserUnit Commissioner???
2000Michael R. MenefeeDistrict CommissionerCrater
1999Loraine BrumbergUnit CommissionerCardinal
1999Frederick G. DombroskiUnit CommissionerBattlefield
1999Paul MarterUnit CommissionerBattlefield
1999Kenneth G. SwansonUnit CommissionerBattlefield
1999Richard A. GuilmartUnit CommissionerShawondassee
1999Cathy KlempaUnit CommissionerShawondassee
1998Charles S. BrumbergUnit CommissionerCardinal
1998Robert O. KendigUnit CommissionerCardinal
1998Roy E. MurrayUnit CommissionerCardinal
1998Lowell K. FlickingerUnit CommissionerCrater
Doctorate of Commissioner Science

YearCommissionerPositionDistrict
2021Thelton AlexanderUnit CommissionerBattlefield
2016Marian FletcherDistrict CommissionerArrohattoc
2015Carl A. WhitakerUnit CommissionerCardinal
2011Lloyd DunnavantDistrict CommissionerCardinal
2010Paul E. SmithUnit CommissionerCapitol
2010Bill ChaffinUnit CommissionerHuguenot Trail
2010Robert H. Smith Sr.Unit CommissionerCapitol
2009Edward L. HudsonUnit CommissionerCapitol
2009Phillip E. BattleUnit CommissionerCapitol
2009Gerald J. BerryUnit CommissionerCrater
2009Michael R. MenefeeAssistant Council CommissionerCouncil
HOVC Award for Commissioner Service

A new, Council specific award for Commissioners!  Recipients receive a unique patch and a certificate of recognition

The HOVC Award for Commissioner Service will be awarded to commissioners who complete the following:

    1. Register as a Commissioner and complete Commissioner Basic Training.
    2. For district roles: Regularly attend District Commissioner meetings and discuss their service with the District Commissioner or Assistant District Commissioner.
    3. For council roles: Regularly attend Council Commissioner meetings and discuss their service with the Council Commissioner or the Assistant Council Commissioner for Administration.
    4. Earn the Commissioner Arrowhead Honor Award.
    5. Complete six (6) months of active Commissioner Service.
    6. Have the approval of the District Commissioner or Council Commissioner.

Applicants submit the award application to their District or Council Commissioner for approval and processing.

Commissioner Council Strip

YearCommissionerPositionDistrict
2019Richard W. FischerUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2019Paul KlineUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2018Larry PinkneyUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2018Marinda PinkneyUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2018Scott CarriganDistrict CommissionerCrater
2017Arther ChesterUnit CommissionerArrohattoc
2016John M. FugmanUnit CommissionerCardinal