MISSION

The mission of the De Soto Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

VISION

It is the vision of the De Soto Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, to be South Arkansas’ foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. We will positively impact youth and families through programs that provide responsible fun and adventure.

 
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De Soto Area Council Board

COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Kelly Halstead

Mrs. Halstead is the current council president of the De Soto Area Council.  Professionally Kelly is an attorney with Murphy USA and prior to becoming Council President served as the council attorney for the De Soto Area Council. Kelly committed to ensuring that our communities have strong, well prepared youth who will become the leaders of tomorrow.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Council Commissioner - Billie Dadgar

Vice President of Program - Candy Phillips

Vice President of Properties - Dr. Robert Olive

Vice President of Membership - Vacant

Vice President of Fundraising - John Dawson

Vice President of Marketing / PR - Michael Blake

Treasurer - Paul Voss

Legal Counsel - Joanna Kuhn

Immediate Past President - Robert Reynolds

 

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Jeff Brazele Tom Butcher

Andrew Clyde Rodney Landers, Jr.

Tom Mann Dominick Marino

David Miller Robert Robinson

Laura Rogers Spencer Singleton

Beth Weldon Brent Williamson

Larkin Wilson