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VOA Officers & Advisors

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
*We are accepting applications from registered Venturers with some leadership experience, for all vacant positions. Email Karen Belanger for information.

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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

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.

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Tim Faughnan

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