White River District
The White River District of Crossroads of America Council serves Scouting units located within the following counties in central Indiana: Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Madison, and Randolph.
These units have more than 1,300 members that are supported by 77 unit and 492 district volunteers.
Latest News
COVID-19 & Scouting at Home
CAC Camp Facility Rental
Please read our FAQ on Camp Properties Reopening for information on limitations and changes to our properties and reservation process.
Roundtables
Roundtable is a monthly meeting for all registered leaders and parents to share best practices. Roundtable meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month and will be in a Virtual format for the foreseeable future. The link to join the virtual meeting can be found by visiting the Crossroads of America Council Calendar and clicking on the White River District Roundtable Event for the given date.
District Newsletter
The district is currently working on a newsletter and district email subscriptions. Please check soon to sign up for both.
Upcoming Events
- 2021 White River District Pinewood Derby – May 15
- 2021 White River District Adult Recognition Dinner
- 2021 White River District Merit Badge University
- 2022 Eastern Section Winter Camporee – Feb 18-20
- 2022 Eastern Section Spring Camporee – April 22-24
- 2022 Eastern Section Fall Camporee – Oct 21-23
Friends of Scouting
Each year we ask units to hold a Family Friends of Scouting presentation so we can spread the word to families about the great things we do in this program, and explain how it is funded. Most presentations are done in the January – April timeframe, during a court of honor or pack meeting. Please contact our Family FOS chair Kristina Divine
Camp
We’re excited to get back to the outdoors this summer and we would love for all of our Scouts, as well as their family and friends, to join us!
Register your Scout, Den, Patrol, or Unit for Camp, here.
Journey To Excellence
While many of you have already done this, every unit should turn in a JTE scorecard. Many of you have questions about the JTE (Journey To Excellence) form. The Scout Office can help you get the numbers you will need to complete this form and determine how you rank for Journey To Excellence. Please call at anytime during normal office hours with questions, or email Dauntee Reynolds and the information will be sent to you.
Bryan on Scouting
Visit Bryan on Scouting, a blog for BSA adult leaders, produced by Scouting Magazine. It includes tips, tricks, important information and best practices for units. Each post is a quick read and will benefit your unit.
Healthy Unit Award
Help your unit stay ScoutStrong by eating healthy and staying physically fit with the healthy unit award.
Leader Tools
- National BSA Den Leader Videos – Each Adventure recorded!
- My.scouting Online Application Manager & Invitation Manager Guide
- Full Family Resources – Family Scouting details at the Cub Scout & Scouts BSA levels
- Ideal Year of Scouting Resources & Videos – Build the best program for your Scouts, starting now!
- Electronic & Sample Boys’ Life Subscription Mini-Magazines
Youth Protection Training
The National Council has released a new Youth Protection Training for all leaders that goes more in-depth on protecting the youth in our programs. As part of this new training rollout all new and currently registered leaders, regardless of current youth protection status, will need to take the new youth protection training.
The new youth protection training can be found at my.scouting.org.
Upcoming Events
Leadership
Our District is currently supported by the following people; however, new volunteers are always welcome! Please contact our Professional Staff to find out how you can become involved at the District level.
Professional Staff
District Executive
Volunteer Leadership Team
District Chair
District Commissioner
Bill Dyke
District Vice Chair
Communications
Vice Chair – Marketing
Brittany Foga
Webmaster
Brittany Foga
Social Media Chair
Brittany Foga
Communications Architect
Mike Tharp
Membership
Vice Chair – Membership
Angela Dailey
Cub Scout Recruitment Chair
vacant
Unit Crowth Coordinator
vacant
Webelos to Scouts BSA Chair
vacant
Scouts BSA Recuiting Chair
vacant
Venturing Recuiting Chair
vacant
Full Family Scouting Chair
Angela Davidson
Workforce Readiness Chair
Katherine Petziger
Development
Vice Chair – Development
vacant
FOS Community Chair
vacant
FOS Family Chair
Kristina Divine
District Popcorn Kernel
Wes Jeffers
Committee:
Kristina Divine
Katie Bohnert
vacant
vacant
vacant
Program
Vice Chair – Program
Lesia Meer
Advancement Committee Chair
Tamara Allison
Eagle Board Chairs
Steve Burkett
Dean Harding
Camping Committee Chair
Tammy Simpson
Regional Day Camp Director
Jay Miller
Regional Day Camp Program Director
Angela Dailey
Training Committee Chair
Dr. John Eliades, MD
Cub Scout Training Chair
Kyle Shanholtzer
Scouts BSA Training Chair
vacant
Venturing Training Chair
vacant
Activites
Vice Chair – Activites
Rod Payne
Eastern Section Camporee Chair
Rod Payne
Pinewood Derby Chair
Kris Julius
Scouting for Food Chair
Ellyn Stinson
Adopt a School Chair
vacant
Order of the Arrow Chater Adviser – Wapsusipo
Gloria Adams
Firecrafter Advisor – Waupe Kom-i
Mike Tharp
District Awards Dinner Chair
vacant
Commissioners
District Commissioner
Assistant District Commissioner
Erik Current
Michael Dowd
Lesia Meer
Matthew Walker
Assistant District Commissioner – Anderson
vacant
Assistant District Commissioner – Muncie
Karen Goth
Assistant District Commissioner – Henry Co.
vacant
Assistant District Commissioner – Blackford & Randalph Co.
vacant
Assistant District Commissioner – After School
Gloria Adams
Assistant District Commissioner – Recharter
Rod Payne
Unit Commissioners
Roundtable Staff
Assistant District Commissioner – Roundtables
William Dyke
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner
vacant
Scouts BSA Roundtable Commissioner
vacant