Wapiti

Wapiti

Serving Warren, Barren, Logan, Edmonson, Butler, Hart, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe, Allen, Green, Adair, and Simpson Counties in South Central Kentucky.

Key Points of Contact

Position Name Email
Senior District Executive Josh Hutcheson Josh.Hutcheson@scouting.org
District Chair Brian Bodenhamer brian.bodenhamer@fotlinc.com
District Commissioner Derek Curtis poyntjd@hotmail.com
Field Director Paul Van Der Kruik paul.vanderkruik@scouting.org
VC of Training Wendell Cherry wendell.cherryjr@gmail.com
VC of Program Randy Richey randy.richey1@gmail.com
VC of Membership Steve Adams stevea367@live.com
VC of Advancement Darla Henry dkhae77@yahoo.com
VC of Communications Nikki Richey n.richey21@gmail.com
Eagle Board of Review Chair Stuart Burris stuart.burris@wku.edu

Key Points of Contact Roles

The district executive is the local Scouting professional that is responsible for the overall support for the area. If there is a need and/or concern or simply have a question or need additional information or support, you cannot go wrong by contacting your district executive.

The district chairman is the lead volunteer for the district. This role leads a committee comprised of volunteers that are here to support the overall functioning and support of the programs in the area through various committee such as program, advancement, membership, and finance.

The district commissioner is responsible for the commissioner staff serving the area. The commissioner’s staff is responsible for all “hands-on” support for the programs and volunteers. The volunteers are also responsible and assist with the annual rechartering process for the programs in the district.

The direct manager (field director, district director, or director of field services) for the district is the next level of support beyond the district executive. This is the direct supervisor for the district executive and is equally a great contact.

For additional support, click here for a listing of other staff in the council.

Upcoming Events

Operation Readiness, Jennings Creek Elementary: 10/11 – 10/12 – Register here

BALOO Training @ Operation Readiness, Jennings Creek Elementary: 10/11 – 10/12 – Register here

Veteran’s Day Parade, BG: 11/9

Scouting for Food: Flyer distribution 11/9, Donation collection 11/16

Scout Day @ WKU Football vs Jax State: 11/30, 2:30pm kickoff – Online Registration coming soon!

District Awards Dinner, BG First Nazarene: 1/25/2025

District Pinewood Derby, Jennings Creek Elementary: 2/22/2025

District Meetings

Meeting Name Date Time Location Address Virtual Link
District Roundtable  First Tuesday of each month 7:00 p.m. Bowling Green Cumberland Presbyterian 807 Campbell Lane,  Bowling Green Click Here
District Commissioners  First Tuesday of each month 6:00 p.m. Cumberland Presbyterian Bowling Green N/A
District Committee  Fourth Tuesday of each month 6:30 p.m. Cumberland Presbyterian Bowling Green Click Here

The district roundtable meeting is for all adult volunteers. The roundtables are meant to be an informative and resource driven meeting to support volunteers in a meaningful way. Volunteers will walk away with helpful information and ideas to support your programs. You will also learn of upcoming events, training, and other important timely information to assist you as a volunteer in strengthening your program.

The district committee meeting is for the committee of volunteers led by the district chairman to support the district. If you are interested in serving on this committee or you need additional support from this committee, please contact the district chairman or executive (contact information above).

The commissioner staff meeting is similar to the district committee meeting and is led by the district commissioner and is attended by the district’s commissioner staff. At this meeting, a discussion is held about units that need additional support and develop strategies to assist. If your program needs assistance, please contact the district commissioner or executive.

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Resources

Upcoming council-wide events, activities, and trainings
Popcorn
Scout cards
Camp site reservations
Scouts BSA summer camp programs
Cub Scout summer camp programs
Webelos Scout programs

Cub Scout recruitment support
Recharter information