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.
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