The Aquatics Committee has overall responsibility for the Michigan Crossroads Council’s aquatics activities in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring. Within the local council organization, the aquatics committee reports to the Vice President of Outdoor Adventures. [READ MORE]

The purpose of the Shooting Sports Committee is to manage and provide resources to the council, the camping committee, and the council camps for all activities involving shooting sports whether during summer camps or during year-round shooting opportunities.

Project COPE is an exciting outdoor activity designed to meet the needs of youth who seek greater challenges to their physical and mental abilities. What is C.O.P.E.? C.O.P.E. is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. The COPE and Climbing Committee oversees all climbing, bouldering and COPE programs within the council.

Outdoor ethics is deeply ingrained in the BSA program. No place is this more important than in the outdoors. Scouting and Venturing have a long, proud tradition of conservation service to the nation. Building upon this foundation, the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Varsity Scout, Venturing, and Sea Scouting programs have deep roots in helping to leave our world better than we found it.

The council conservation committee provides the council with all available expertise regarding matters of ecology, conservation, and resource management to guide policy making and operational and operational decisions regarding conservation management.

The Michigan Crossroads Council High Adventure Committee is dedicated to promoting high-adventure programs in all of our Districts.
Comprised of volunteer Scouters who work through our District high-adventure coordinators.

The Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. Our mission is to ensure that every Cub Scout and their family has memorable outdoor adventures experiences.

The Michigan Crossroads Council Scouts BSA Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures.

The International Scouting Committee of the Michigan Crossroads Council works to plan and provide international events and activities as well as share information about International Scouting opportunities. [READ MORE]

The Sea Scouting Committee is comprised of members throughout our council who have knowledge and passion for the Sea Scouting program.

The Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. Our mission is to ensure that every Cub Scout and their family has memorable outdoor adventures experiences. [READ MORE]

The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures. [READ MORE]

The Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. Our mission is to ensure that every Cub Scout and their family has memorable outdoor adventures experiences. [READ MORE]

The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures. [READ MORE]

The Michigan Crossroads Council Cub Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. Our mission is to ensure that every Cub Scout and their family has memorable outdoor adventures experiences. [READ MORE]

The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures. [READ MORE]

The Council Advancement and Recognition committees  are responsible for implementing and facilitating advancement and processing most special awards and recognition. [READ MORE]

The Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scout Camping Committee is comprised of members throughout our council. The mission of this committee is to ensure that every Boy Scout has exciting and memorable outdoor adventures. [READ MORE]

COUNCIL AND DIVISION PROGRAM COMMITTEES
Updated   |   2-2023
EAST DIVISION – PROGRAM COMMITTEES
Vice President of Program John Savage jsave123@comcast.net
Activities Committee Chair David Kiger wolfdjk@hotmail.com
Advancement Committee Chair Perry Leong ptleong89@sbcglobal.net
Camp Promotion Committee Chair Cathy Arehart cathy.arehart@gmail.com
Civic Service Committee Chair Scott Nehls snehls@gmail.com
High Adventure Committee Chair Dominic Goyette dfgoyette@goyettemechanical.com
Special Needs Committee Chair Midge Savage msave123@comcast.net
STEM Committee Chair Maria Peralta greatlakes.stempress@gmail.com
Training Committee Chair Dave Berger dberger817@aol.com
Venturing Committee Chair Jeff Geralds JWGeralds@aol.com
WEST DIVISION – PROGRAM COMMITTEES
Vice President of Program Sarah Witgen Sarahwscoutsbsa@gmail.com
Activities Committee Chair Elrico Hurley ssfscnewunitacc@gmail.com 
Advancement Committee Chair Troy Smith T251Eagle82@gmail.com
Camp Promotion Committee Chair Rebecca Hollen
Civic Service Committee Chair Open Open
High Adventure Committee Chair Open Open
Special Needs Committee Chair Jim Newell jn10601@hotmail.com
STEM Committee Chair Angie Williamson irishangie@comcast.net
Training Committee Chair Aaron Sofian aaron.sofian@gmail.com
Venturing Committee Chair Jeff Geralds JWGeralds@aol.com
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE COMMITTEES
Vice President of Outdoor Adventure Lonnie Herrington lkherrington@comcast.net
Advanced Training Chair Scott Kiefer scottkiefer@mac.com
Aquatics Committee Chair Connie Knie cknie23100@yahoo.com
Camp Operations Chair Tom Kiihr tkiihr@comcast.net
Campership Committee Chair Cathy Arehart cathy.arehart@gmail.com
Conservation Committee Bill Kamman billkamman@yahoo.com
COPE & Climbing Committee Keith Oliver oliver.keith.w@gmail.com
National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) David Ehrlich dehrlich2@gmail.com
Order of the Arrow – Lodge Advisor Rick Todd rick.todd@mishigami.org
Outdoor Ethics Committee Chair Mary Price maryprice1954@yahoo.com
Outdoor Ethics Committee Co-Chair Axel Anderson outdoorscoutsusa@gmail.com
Properties Committee Chair Brad Grafmiller bgrafmiller@ventcon-mi.com
Sailing [GLSA] Committee Bob Pawlus boynecitybob@yahoo.com
Sea Scout Committee Chair Wayne Hasting lwhastings@yahoo.com
Shooting Sports Committee Gary Williams gwilli20@wideopenwest.com
COMMISSIONER SERVICE
Council Commissioner Timothy Ekola timothy.ekola@hotmail.com
East Division Commissioner Mark Bentley mwbentley007@gmail.com
West Division Commissioner Timothy Ekola (acting) timothy.ekola@hotmail.com
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Committee Chair David Laabs safescouting@michiganscouting.org
NATIONAL JAMBOREE COMMITTEE
Jamboree Chair Patrick Berryman jamboreechair@michiganscouting.org
INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING COMMITTEE
Committee Chair Bruce McCrea international@michiganscouting.org