The Suncoast District of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council serves all of Pasco County and is comprised of the former Allohak and Anclote Districts. Suncoast District has more than 40 units (Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops and Exploring Clubs & Posts) and serves more than 1,200 youth.
Stay up-to-date with the District by following us on Facebook and attending our monthly Roundtable.
Suncoast District Roundtable is held the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Roundtable meetings are held in person at Harvester Community Church (2432 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639) and virtually using Zoom. Contact our District Commissioner, Javier Fuentes
Roundtables are a monthly gathering of pack, troop, team, and district leaders. Attendees get the latest information on district and council events, training opportunities, BSA policies and learn about great available resources. Roundtable is an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders.
The Suncoast District Commissioner Corps meets monthly to review the status of our units, share unit successes, and develop methods to improve unit service throughout the district. Commissioner meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month via Video Conference at 6:30 PM. Contact our district commissioner, Javier Fuentes, for more information.
The Suncoast District Committee meets monthly to review membership, fundraising, and programs within the district. Committee Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm, held in person at Harvester Community Church (2432 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639) and virtually using Zoom. Contact our District Chair, Warren Wenner, with any questions contact District Chair
| District Executive | Ryan Gessman |
| District Chairman | Warren Wenner |
| District Commissioner | Javier Fuentes |
| Position | Volunteer |
| Vice Chair/Membership Chair | Kurt Browning |
| Finance Chair | Vacant |
| Advancement Chair | Jeff Smith |
| Eagle BOR | Leslie Church-Robinson |
| Eagle BOR Co-Chair | Lawrence Capuder |
| Nomination Chair | Bill Cronin |
| Training Chair | Nicole Hahn |
| Activities/Civic Service Chair | Jon Ralston |
| Camping/Outdoor Chair | Jim Robinson |
| Cub Scout Day Camp Director | Rosie Blicker |
| Order of the Arrow Abiaca Chapter Advisor | Tim Faughnan |
| Popcorn Chair (Kernel) | Susan Gessman |
| Scouting for Food | Susan Gessman |
| Position | Volunteer |
| Assistant District Commissioner (West) | Michael Ferraz |
| Assistant District Commissioner (East) | Tim Bobo |
| Assistant District Commissioner (Healthcare Exploring) | Dr. H John Gerhard |
| Assistant District Commissioner (Special Needs) | Linda Wenner |
| Roundtable Commissioner | Lawrence Capuder |
| Assistant Roundtable Commissioner | Erik Johnson |
| Unit Commissioner | Evan Blicker |
| Unit Commissioner | Tom Crawford |
| Unit Commissioner | Rob Marlowe |
| Unit Commissioner | Paul McGrane |
| Unit Commissioner | Lee Edwards |
| Unit Commissioner | Chris Peek |
| Unit Commissioner | Mark Renninger |
| Unit Commissioner | Jason Rodgers |
| Unit Commissioner | Eugene Pebworth |
| Unit Commissioner | Greg Shumaker |
| Position | Professional |
|---|---|
| District Executive | Ryan Gessman |
| Field Director | Kyle Molldene |
What is a Unit Commissioner?
A Unit Commissioner is a volunteer Scouter who works directly with unit leaders to help them provide the highest quality Scouting program possible. As friends, teachers and counselors to unit leaders, Commissioners represent the ideals, principles and policies of the Scouting program while providing the resources of the district and council to the units they serve. The primary purpose of the Commissioner Team is to help units succeed.
Commissioner Corps Meetings
The Suncoast Commissioner Corps meets monthly to review the status of our units, share unit successes, and develop methods to improve unit service throughout the district. Commissioner meetings are held the third Thursday of each month via web conference.
If you have any questions concerning unit service within our district, please contact our District Commissioner.
The Suncoast District of the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council changes the lives of youth and their families through the positive programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Pasco county has more than 1,400 young people in Cub Scouts, Scouts B.S.A. and Exploring.
This year, the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council will spend $234 on each of the more than 16,000 youth in programs throughout its nine-county area. Our council supports the units providing training for volunteers, developing and producing materials to recruit more youth and families into Scouting, and covering our activities with insurance. The Council also maintains camp properties, provides rangers for those properties, has a Scout Service Center for our administrative support, and assists Scouts who need help with the cost of participation.
With community support for Friends of Scouting, the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council can continue to support the Scouts. Fees and dues paid to the Scout units do not pay for council operations. Instead, the council must depend on the generosity of families, community leaders, and local businesses for support.
Please consider a pledge of support. Thank you for your consideration!
Tracking service hours is a critical way to show our impact within the community and is required for Journey To Excellence (JTE) every year.
Click here to submit your unit’s service hours!
For assistance, please contact, Christine Chansley
Once each calendar year a troop or team may conduct an election within their unit to select scouts (up to age 21) and nominate adults for membership in the Order of the Arrow. In order to be eligible for election, a Scout must have:
Click here to request an election for your unit!
If you have any questions, please contact, Tim Faughnan.