Venturing is an inclusive program through the Boy Scouts of America for males and females aged 14-20. It’s operated through Venturing Crews which are units of youth and advisors that meet on set schedules and plan activities, campouts, service, and other events.
Venturing emphasizes youth leadership and ALPS which stands for:
- Adventure
- Leadership
- Personal Growth
- Service
If you are interested in joining the Venturing program please click on the link below to find a Venturing Crew near you and join the fun!
If you have any questions or want more information, please feel free to email the current VOA president at ocventuring.president@gmail.com and ocvoa.advisor@gmail.com
The purpose of the Association shall be to provide a forum for the youth leadership of the Venturing Crews of Occoneechee Council, to provide Venturing programs support through the district officers, to promote Venturing programs, to assist the district Roundtable Commissioners and staff upon request, and also to provide a variety of program and training events for youth all across the Council.
VOA Officers
- President
- Evan Nazareth
- ocvoa.president@gmail.com
- VP of Administration
- Michael Glennon
- occoneechee.voa.adm@gmail.com
- VP of Program
- Mary Bowman
- ocvoa.program@gmail.com
- VP of Communication
- Emily Melvin
- ocvoa.communication@gmail.com
- VP of Finance
- David Wise
- ocvoa.finance@gmail.com
- Advisor
- Jen Larson
- ocvoa.advisor@gmail.com
- Associate Advisor of Administration
- Steve Larson
- advisor.ocvoa.adm@gmail.com
- Associate Advisor of Program
- Sam DeShong
- advisor.ocvoa.program@gmail.
com
- Associate Advisor of Communications
- Matt Price
- advisor.ocvoa.communication@
gmail.com
- Associate Advisor of Finance
- Meredith Blackwood
- advisor.ocvoa.finace@gmail.com
- Professional Staff Advisor
- Open
- President
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