Position | Volunteer |
President | Dylan P. (Crew 340) |
Vice President | Vacant* |
Vice-President Program | Vacant* |
Vice President Communications | Vacant* |
VOA Advisor & Venturing Chairman | Karen Belanger |
VOA Associate Advisor Administration | Theresa Ronayne |
VOA Associate Advisor Program | Rick Michels |
VOA Associate Advisor Communications | Tim Faughnan |
VOA Officers & Advisors
VOA Social
- GroupMe – Advisors contact Karen Belanger for add, Advisors add crew members
- FaceBook – GTBAC Venturing Page
- Instagram – @gtbac_voa
Venturing Resources
Recent Venturing News
Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Venturing
Welcome to the GTBAC Venturing page where you’ll learn about what’s happening in our council!
Council Venturing Officers Association (VOA)
The VOA is a Venturing umbrella organization in our council made up of a President and a cabinet of officers, along with the presidents of every registered crew. The VOA meets periodically throughout the year via Zoom and/or VOA-sponsored weekends or events. Representatives from the VOA:
- Provide training and resources to support council crews
- Communicate Venturing activities and information to GTBAC crews through traditional and social media
- Plan and execute VOA events geared to all council crews
- Interview and select VOA officers
- Recognize the achievements of GTBAC Venturers and crews
- Connect with the GTBAC council leadership
- Engage with the Council Service Territory 16 Venturing leadership.
Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Crews
Fort Brook District
Crew 212 – Tims Memorial Presbyterian Church – Lutz – No Be A Scout
Crew 339 – First Baptist Church – Lutz
Lake Region District
Crew 528 – United Food & Commercial Workers Union – Davenport
Crew 541 – First Presbyterian Church – Haines City
Miccosukee District
Crew 340 – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4256 – Seminole
Crew 468 – Hope Presbyterian Church – Clearwater
Crew 475 – Lutheran Church of the Resurrection – Palm Harbor
Skyway District
Crew 396 – Marine Corp League Detachment 57 – St. Petersburg
Suncoast District
Crew 777 – Trinity Presbyterian Church- Seven Springs – New Port Richey
Crew 40 – St. George Greek Orthodox Church – New Port Richey
COMING SOON! New Crew forming in Dade City
Thunderbird District
Timucua District
Crew 42 – Sidekicks Martial Arts – Lithia
Crew 99 – Holy Innocents Episcopal Church – Valrico
Crew 734 – Cork United Methodist Church – Plant City
Crew 909 – Panther Trace Civic Association – Riverview
Withlacoochee District
Seeking interested Scouters to start a crew!
VOA Calendar
August
Territory Officers Orientation
September
September 23, 2024 (Monday) VOA MEETING (All crews) via Zoom. Link was emailed to crew advisors & committee 9/11/24.
October
October 21, 2024 (Monday) VOA MEETING (All crews) via Zoom. Link to be emailed to crews.
November
Nov 1-3 – Brorein Weekend – Venturing Activity Day Nov 1 (Optional Camping Nov 1-3)
December
Dec 13-15 – Powderhorn – https://scoutingevent.com/089-77862
December 14, 2024 – VOA Day of Service – Project & Location TBA
January
Jan 4 – Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) Applications Open
Jan 4 – Venturing Officer Applications Open
January 27, 2025 (Monday) VOA MEETING (All crews) via Zoom. Link to be emailed to crews.
February
Feb 21 – 23 – Venturing Weekend @Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation- https://scoutingevent.com/089-86868
March
Mar 1 – Venturing Leadership Awards applications due
Mar 1 – Venturing Officer Applications due
March 24, 2025 (Monday) VOA MEETING (All crews) via Zoom. Link to be emailed to crews.
April
Apr 25 – 27 – Apollo Beach Regatta – Tampa Sailing Squadron – Sea Scouts & Venturing Registration TBA
May
May TBA – VOA Officer Training & Planning
May TBA – GTBAC Crew Officer Training
May 25, 2025 (Sunday) – VOA place flags for Memorial Day – National Cemetery in Bushnell or your community location. More information TBA
June
Jun 1 – New VOA Officers Transition
Jun 2 – GTBAC – VOA Recognition Event (All crews) via Zoom. Link to be emailed to crews.