ACA, Northwest is administered by a Local Council of Leaders who, working with staff, coordinates education events, administers the accreditation program, offers member support and provides information to the general public and the camping community.

Purpose of the Local Council of Leaders
The Local Council of Leaders (LCOL) is made up of dedicated volunteers assembled throughout the field office with the following purpose and call to action:

  • To provide local structure and delivery to further the strategic priorities and vision of ACA, Inc.
  • To act as a conduit for communication and transfer of information to and from the local level to the National Council of Leaders

What gifts/talents do you have to offer ACA, Northwest and how would you like to volunteer? Let us know if you're interested in a one-time volunteering opportunity, becoming a standards visitor, joining a committee or work group, or just interested in learning more! Contact Janette Kunkel if you would like to become more involved with the Northwest Field Office.

Chair
Raina Baker (she/her)

Camp Beausite Northwest

Port Townsend, Washington

Vice Chair
Marty Beck (he/him)

Church Mutual Insurance

Boise, Idaho

 


 

Awards
Ali Walker (she/her)

Orcas Island Community Foundation

Orcas Island, Washington

Professional Development
Leilani Nussman (she/her)

Northwest School

Seattle, Washington

Professional Development
Kayla Plessigner (she/her)

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp

Portland, Oregon 

Alaska State Rep
Vicki Longleather (she/her)

The Alaska Center for Education Fund

Anchorage, Alaska 

Idaho State Rep
Dana Gillespie (she/her)

Girls Scouts Silver Sage

Boise, Idaho

Montana State Rep
Lauren Bender (she/her)

Camp Mak-a-Dream

Missoula, Montana

Oregon State Rep
Sarah Keplinger (she/her)

Camp Westwind

Sandy, Oregon 

Washington State Rep
Poppy White (she/her)

Camp Fire Camp Sweyolaken

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

EPIC Representative

Chris Gibbons  (he/him)

Camp Nor'Wester

Seattle, Washington