The Regional Venturing leadership team is led by the Key 3. The Key 3 is a triumvirate encompassing youth and adults, professional and volunteer Scouters. Together they guide, direct, and support Venturing in the Central Region through a variety of methods. The youth Venturing President serves additionally on the National Venturing Cabinet and is one of the national officers for Venturing. All work closely with the National Venturing Division
Katelyn Childs is the Region Venturing President for 2008-2009. Katelyn is a member of Crew 268 chartered to the Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church in Huber Heights, Ohio.
She will be a junior at the Ohio State University where she is Biology major. After earning her degree from OSU, she plans on attending dental school and specializing in pediatric dentistry.
Katelyn has served as the Area 4 President and President of Crew 268. In addition, she has represented her Crew on the Miami Valley Council Venturing Officers Association, where she has served as Secretary and Vice-President for Programs. She has completed the Sports Bronze Award, Quest Award, Gold Award and Silver Award during her Venturing career. She has been recognized by the Miami Valley Council with its VOA Activity Chair of the Year Award in 2005 and the Council Venturing Leadership Award in 2006.
In addition to being an active Venturer, she is a Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts of America. She has earned the Girl Scout Silver Award, and this past summer completed the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts.
In addition to her Girl Scout and Venturing activities, throughout her high school and college career, Katelyn has been in a leadership role in numerous service, faith, academic honor and outdoor organizations.
The Regional Venturing Chairman is Mr. Keith Gehlhausen. Keith is from Buffalo Trace Council in Evansville, Indiana. Keith has previously served at the unit level as an Venturing Crew Associate Advisor, Sea Scout Ship Mate, Explorer Post Advisor, Varsity Team Coach, and Scoutmaster. At the council level, Keith has served as Council Venturing Chair, Powder Horn course director, Kodiak course director, and Wood Badge staff. At the regional/national level, he has served as Powder Horn CDC director, Venturing division staff for the 2005 National Scout Jamboree, and serves as a member of the National Venturing Council Support Committee.
The Regional Venturing Staff Advisor is Mr. Joseph Vollmer. Joseph Serves as the associate regional director of program for the central region. Joseph has previously served as a Scout Executive prior to his promotion to join the national executive staff. Joseph works actively with the National Camp School, Powder Horn, and Wood Badge programs.
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