With my “blogs” I hope to be able to keep everyone informed and updated on the “happenings” in our council. From the routine to the exciting, we hope to be totally transparent. I also welcome your feedback. Please feel free to send me an email at william.garrett@scouting.org .
I look forward to hearing from you.
Bill Garrett
Scout Executive & CEO
Scouting Responsibilities
Bill Garrett became the top professional leader in the Revolutionary Trails Council on March 1, 2008. As Scout Executive, Bill directs the administration of the organization which includes a total of 9 full-time employees and over 50 temporary employees. He serves as advisor to the Executive Board of the council which is charged with serving four district committees, over 2,000 adult volunteers, and 8,000 young men and women.
Scouting Experience
Bill’s professional career includes service in three other councils in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. During his tenure with the Boy Scouts, he has served as a District Executive, Field Director, and Finance Director. Additionally, he has served as camp director for a Boy Scout resident camp and a high adventure camp. Bill is also a member of the Order of the Arrow and completed Woodbadge Training in 1995 and 2010.
Education
Bill holds degrees in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Charleston in Charleston, WV.
Family
Bill and his wife Sheila are proud parents of two young daughters-Katie and Baylee!
Boy Scouts of America - Revolutionary Trails Council - 1401 Genesee St. Utica NY 13501 - ph. (315) 735 - 4437 - info@scoutingcny.org
