Boy Scouts of America® Istrouma Area Council

Board of Directors

The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to

• Try new things.
• Provide service to others.
• Build self-confidence.
• Reinforce ethical standards.

While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.

Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.

Executive Committee Members

Council President, Bill Ragsdale

Council Commissioner, Bob Warner

Past President, Michael Hooper

VP Finance/Treasurer, Ryan Girouard

National Council Representative, Michael J. Nolan

Scout Executive: Gary Mertz

First VP & Nominating Chair, Matt Caillouet

VP Administration, David Rollins

Investment in Character Chair, David Broussard

VP Marketing, vacant

VP Membership, John F. Smith

VP Outdoor Program, Bob Bennett

VP Properties, Jerry Daly

VP ScoutReach, Dr. Joy Smith-Durant

VP Training, Phillip Durocher

General Counsel, Tom Easterly

Board Committee Chairs

Oil & Gas/Governance, Camm Morton

Order of the Arrow Rep, Keith Stokes

Risk Management, Andre G. Toups

Sporting Clays Classic, Bill Ragsdale/Flint Virgets

5K Run, Vincent DiCarlo II

Endowment,  Arik Garner

Advancement Chair, Bill Covington

Heritage Society, Charles Spencer

District Chairs

Board Members At-Large

Advisory Board Members