Monday, February 10, 2014

Robert E. Lewis Scouting Bio

Family: Father of eight children including four sons, all of whom are eagle scouts. Thirty-eight grandchildren, with eight eagles and counting.
Professional: Doctorate in the field of social work with specialties in child welfare, particularly family-based programs to prevent child maltreatment, child welfare management information systems, manpower and staff utilization, program effectiveness evaluation.
Employment history: Retired, formerly manager in state child welfare agency, adjunct professor appointment at university, consultant.
LDS youth-related service: Currently Counselor in Stake YM Presidency, with special assignment to upgrade Venturing in the stake; also Stake Venturing Officer’s Association (VOA) Advisor; also ward 11 year old scout leader.  Formerly Bishop, Ward Young Mens President/Priests and Venturing Crew Advisor, Varsity Coach; Scoutmaster; Troop, Team, Crew, and Post Committee chair and member; Stake Young Mens President and Counselor; Regional Exploring Training Coordinator, member of YM General Board Task Force on the Activity Programs for 14-18 year old Aaronic Priesthood holders. 
Scouting District/Council: Currently Assistant District Venturing Round Table Commissioner.  Formerly Teen Leaders Council (TLC) Advisor and member of Utah National Parks Council Venturing Activities Committee, District Exploring and Venturing Round Table Commissioner; District Venturing Leader Specific Trainer; Explorer Training Chairman; District Vice-Chairman for Exploring; District Varsity Committee; Course Director for advanced junior Explorer/Venturer leader courses, Unit Commissioner. 
Scout Leader Training: Basic training for Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Exploring, Venturing, and Commissioner; Wood Badge (Varsity); Explorer Leadership Institute. 
Recognitions: Scouter's Training Award; Scouter's Key (Varsity); Scoutmaster's Award of Merit; Adult Varsity Letter; Adult On My Honor; District Explorer Leader of the Year; District Award of Merit; Silver Beaver, Venturing Leadership Award.

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