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Vicki has been an active member of the Order of the Arrow since completing her Ordeal in 1997. She was honored with Vigil in 2003. In Kanwa tho Lodge’s ten years, Vicki has given service to the lodge by co-advising the inductions committee and most recently as the chapter adviser for Eluwak.

 

Vicki has been involved in Scouting for over 30 years. She has worn many unit, district, and council hats with positions ranging from Cubmaster to district training chair to Wood Badge staff and she has had the privilege of running many district events. She is currently a committee member of Troop 595B and Troop 595G in West Allis. She also is a member of the Aurora District Eagle advancement committee, working with many prospective Eagle Scouts. Vicki has been a recipient of the District Award of Merit, the Silver Beaver, and the Order of the Arrow Founder's Award.

 

With graduate studies in Art Therapy from Mount Mary and graduate studies in an MA in Urban Education, Vicki has an educational background that supports understanding youth growth and development. As an educator and a Registered Art Therapist, Vicki has had many years of experience working with youth.

 

Scouting and family keep Vicki and her husband, Michael busy. When not participating in Scouting adventures, Vicki enjoys gardening, traveling, canoeing or kayaking, and spending time with grandchildren.

Nathan previously served as senior district executive in Iron Horse District, Heart of America Council in Kansas City. His district served almost 2,900 Scouts and 1,500 leaders in Western Johnson County Kansas. In addition to his district responsibilities, Nathan has served as the council staff advisor for Venturing, Order of the Arrow, international Scouting committee, and the Order of the Arrow Section C-5B staff adviser. Prior to joining the Heart of America Council, Nathan served in the Osage Hills District for the Ozark Trails Council in Southern Missouri.

 

Before becoming a commissioned professional Scouter, Nathan served on Great Rivers Council camp staff for seven summers including two as the camp program director. Nathan also worked as a Scoutreach coordinator for the council in Columbia, Missouri. Nathan is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member and Venturing Silver award recipient.

 

Nathan is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a dual degree in History, and Secondary Social Studies Education.  His hobbies include pickleball, watching movies, traveling and exploring new places. Nathan’s wife, Marisol, works as a teacher’s aide for English language learning students and is pursuing a master’s degree in elementary education.