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As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness, and adventure in our world.

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Key 3

The Central Region Venturing leadership team is led by the Key 3.  The Key 3 includes the Central Region Venturing President (a Venturing youth member), the Central Region Venturing Chairman (an adult volunteer) and the Central Region Venturing Staff Advisor (an adult BSA professional staff member) Together the triumvirate guides, directs, and supports Venturing in the Central Region through a variety of methods.  The Key 3, in addition to other members of the Central Region Venturing Committee, supports the councils and crews to help meet the needs and interests of the Venturers and Advisors in the Central Region.  The Central Region Venturing President serves additionally on the National Venturing Cabinet and is one of the national officers for Venturing.

Dustin ReadenourDustin M. Readenour is the 2011 - 2012 Central Region Venturing President. Dustin is from the Greater St. Louis Area Council and lives in Ballwin, MO. His term of office will begin on June 1, 2011.

Currently a junior at Marquette High School in Chesterfield, MO, Dustin is very much looking forward to his senior year in the Fall of 2011. After high school, Dustin plans to attend either Lindenwood University or Saint Louis University for a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in International Business.

Dustin has been involved in Venturing for three years. During this time, he has served as Vice President of Administration for Crew 2783, New Horizons District Venturing President, Greater St. Louis Area Council VOA Vice President of Program, and he currently serves as the Central Region Area 3 Venturing President.

Dustin has earned his Outdoor Bronze Award, Venturing Gold Award, and Venturing Silver Award. He is currently completing the requirements for the Ranger Award. He began his Scouting career in Cub Scouts earning his Arrow of Light. Moving on to Boy Scouts, Dustin also earned his Eagle. Venturing then opened his eyes to a whole new world of high adventuring and leadership!

As Central Region Venturing President, Dustin is looking to improve upon existing communications within Central Region as well as continuing to educate the areas, councils, and Venturers. Dustin's enthusiasm and dedication to the program prove he has high aspirations for this year.

Dustin looks forward to working with each of you to grow the Venturing program!



Mr. Keith Gehlhausen

The Regional Venturing Advisor is Mr. Keith Gehlhausen. Keith is from Buffalo Trace Council in Evansville, Indiana.  Keith has been involved in Scouting for over 30 years both as an adult and youth.  He has served at the unit level as a Venturing Crew Advisor, Sea Scout Ship Mate, Explorer Post Advisor, Varsity Team Coach, and Scoutmaster. At the council level, Keith has served as Council Venturing Chair, Council Advancement and Training Committee member, and course director for Wood Badge, Powder Horn, Kodiak, JLTC, and Leave No Trace Master Educator courses. At the regional/national level, he has served as Powder Horn CDC director, Seabadge staff member, and Philmont Training Center faculty.  He serves on National BSA task forces for the National Venturing Youth Cabinet, Educational Relationships, New Unit Growth, and Membership Development.  He previously served on the National Venturing Committee.  He also served on National Jamboree staff twice: Venturing Exhibit staff in 2005 and co-chair of the Youth Services Team in 2010.
 
Keith has been recognized with the Bronze Pelican, St. George, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, and Council, Regional, and National Venturing Leadership Awards.  He was also recognized in the 2008 Annual Report for the Boy Scouts of America:

Mr. Matt Thornton

The Regional Venturing Staff Advisor is Mr. Matt Thornton.