Volunteers
ACA, Southwest Local Council of Leaders
ACA, Southwest 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, Southwest 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 [email protected] if you would like to become more involved with the Southwest Field Office.
Chair Natural History Museum of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah | State Representative - Arizona Hubbard Family Swim School & Sports Camps Phoenix, AZ |
State Representative - Utah Club U Camps Program Manager Salt Lake City, Utah | State Representative - Nevada Katharine Namchek (she/her) Potosi Pines Camp Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Communications Chair Position Open | State Representative - New Mexico YMCA Camp Shaver Jemez Springs, New Mexico |
EPIC Chair Camp Rainbow/Phoenix Children's Phoenix, AZ | Professional Development Open |
Local Council of Leaders ACA, Southern California/Hawaii
ACA, Southern California/Hawaii 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, Southern California/Hawaii 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 [email protected] if you would like to become more involved with the Southern California/Hawaii Field Office.
| Chair & Mentor Program Rep Maria Horner (she/her) Catalina Island Camps Altadena, CA | Co-Professional Development Jake Young (they/them) Brave Trails San Diego, CA
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Co-Professional Development Demetrius Scott (he/him) Cal State University Northridge, CA | Public Policy/Government Relations Mary Jane Strom (she/her) Girl Scouts of Northern California |
EPIC Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times Los Angeles, CA
| Hawaii Representative Darrell Whitaker (he/him) Camp Mokule'ia Waialua, HI |
| Volunteer Engagement Megan Rich (she/her) Ten For Two Consulting Los Angeles, CA | Communications
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Leaders in ACA, Northland
Local Council of Leaders (LCOL)
- Chair, Kelly Schuna
- Christine Baumann
- Jana Graczyk
- Maria Schugel
- Megan Baldwin
- Naomi Miessler
- Ally Daily
- Emily Geary
- Margret Windebank
- Tyler Stern
Committees
Government Relations Committee
- Chair, Tyler Stern
- Jana Gracayk
- Christine Baumann
Membership Committee
- Chair, Ally Daily
- MN District Rep, Jana Gracayk
- ND District Rep, Christine Baumann
National Council of Leaders (NCOL) Representatives
- Kelly Schuna
Professional Development
- Chair, Megan Baldwin
- Naomi Meissler
- Brooke Hohag
- Kelly Billings
Members at Large
- Maria Schugel
- Naomi Miessler
Volunteer Development Committee
- Chair, Ally Daily
- Jenna Dorschner
EPIC (Emerging Professionals in Camping)
- Chair, Margret Windebank
Communications
- Chair, Emily Geary
Leaders in ACA, Upstate New York
ACA, Upstate New York is seeking volunteers to join the Council of Leaders and share their camp knowledge. For a few hours a month, you'll work as a team with other volunteers to keep our camps safe and help spread the word of the wonderful benefits that camp offers.
This is your official invitation! Will you join us?
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Kristina Lee at [email protected].
LCOL Chair
Nancy Grimes
Administrative Director of Programs and Operations
Cradle Beach Camp
Membership Chair
Scott Weigley
Vice President, Overnight Camp
YMCA Buffalo Niagara
Member-At-Large
Liz Schmidt
Director of Virtual and Outdoor Engagement
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
Communications
Open
Professional Development Chair
Open
Leaders in ACA, Keystone
ACA, Keystone Regional is seeking volunteers to join the Council of Leaders and share their camp knowledge. For a few hours a month, you'll work as a team with other volunteers to keep our camps safe and help spread the word of the wonderful benefits that camp offers.
This is your official invitation! Will you join us?
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Kristina Lee at [email protected].
Local Council of Leaders
Chair
William "BJ" Folk
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Professional Development Chair
Leah Waldeyer
Programs Administrator
CCWA - Paradise Farm Camps
Membership Chair
Brianne Feinour
Camp Director
Camp NAC
Government Relations Chair
Johnny Waszczak
Camp Oneka
Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Chair
Bridgette Barbera-Byrne
YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Greater Pocono Camp Association Rep.
Rachel Waszczak
Camp Oneka
ACA, Chesapeake Leadership
You're all camp people. In your creative minds, you hold a vast knowledge of program ideas and current events that effect our field. You care about the safety of your camp and the individuals you serve. You know people.
ACA, Chesapeake is seeking volunteers to join the Council of Leaders and share their camp knowledge. For a few hours a month, you'll work as a team with other volunteers to keep our camps safe and help spread the word of the wonderful benefits that camp offers.
This is your official invitation! Will you join us?
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Kristina Lee at [email protected].
LCOL Chair
Kate Dadourian
Camp Rippling Brook
Professional Development Chair
Dan Hayden
Barrie Camp
Membership Chair
Lucy Martin
Calleva
Government Relations Chair
Allison Abbondante
Sandy Hill Camp
EPIC Chair
Tim Evans
Barrie Camp
District of Columbia Representative
Chase Mangioni
Lowell School
Private School Camps Representative
Katelyn Lanciano
Green Acres Camp
Member-At-Large
Phil Liebson
Camp JCC (JCCA)
Member-At-Large
Scott Black
Camps Airy & Louise
Leaders in ACA, Virginias
ACA, Virginias is seeking volunteers to join the Council of Leaders and share their camp knowledge. For a few hours a month, you'll work as a team with other volunteers to keep our camps safe and help spread the word of the wonderful benefits that camp offers.
This is your official invitation! Will you join us?
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Kristina Lee at [email protected].
Chair
Eryn Haskins
Professional Development Chair
Mark Rainey
Membership Chair
Mackenzie Haefner
Government Relations Co-Chair
Aaron Cantor
Government Relations Co-Chair
Mackenzie Blevins
EPIC Chair
Kasey Massih
Communications Chair
Whitney Civitts