Ross Statham - Media Specialist & Webmaster

Ross currently serves on our council's Executive Board as well as the Vice President of Venturing for the Cherokee Area Council in Chattanooga.

A Bear from SR-323, Ross has served Wood Badge as a Coach Counselor, Troop Guide, Scribe and as Senior Patrol Leader.  An Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow, Ross has served Scouting as a Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor, Etowah District's first Chairman, Council Technology Chair, Council VP of Communications and District Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner. 

He has served on National Camp School staff as an Outdoor Skills (Scoutcraft) instructor, and has attended Powder Horn.

His hobbies include Bible study, running, ham radio and backpacking.  Ross is a pilot & Public Affairs Officer in the Georgia Wing, Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary).

Ross is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, the Venturing Leadership Award, the District Award of Merit, Boy Scout Adult Leader Training Award and the Scoutmaster's Key. 

"I went through Wood Badge as a Scoutmaster nine years ago, and it changed my whole perspective on how I could work more effectively with the boys and my fellow volunteers- not to mention the other parts of my life- church, family, work.  Like many people, I probably went to 'get my beads' but instead, I ended up gaining a complete change in how I viewed the Scouting program.

"For me, Wood Badge was a life-changing experience.  I love to teach, and love watching the light bulbs go off when a group of strangers start to come together and click as a team.

"Wood Badge teaches teamwork.  It teaches communication.  It teaches us that conflict is unavoidable and a part of life.  It teaches a love for the Scouting program.  And ultimately, it teaches that no matter who we are, where we come from, and where we are in our Scouting 'walk', we all have something tremendous that we can bring to each other."    

 

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