Scouting_CV

KENNETH PAUL KING
1401 South Seventh Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
630-391-3148
kenneth.p.king@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE BSA 5783247 | 124685951 | 132868596
To do my best…to be prepared…to look wide…and render service.
Ken King
2015
NATIONAL SERVICE
Registered Positions – National Council, Boy Scouts of America.
 National Committee Member, 2015 – present.
 National Task Force Member, 2013 – 2015.
 National Member at Large, 2010 – 2013.
Appointed Position – National Council, Boy Scouts of America
 National Task Force Service, ad hoc, 2005 – present.
Program Development Support Committee
 National Venturing Committee. Provided support for Venturing
initiatives, 2016 – present. Jack Furst, Chair.
 National Cub Scout Committee. Provided support for Cub Scouting initiatives, 2016 – present.
Lucia Cronin, Chair.
Program Development Support Committee
 Program Development Center Advisory Panel. Provided subject matter expertise for new
program initiatives, 2014 – present.
 National Venturing Program Development Task Force. Supported development of new program
initiatives, 2015 – 2016. Kris Zahrobsky, Task Force Chair.
 National Venturing Program Development Task Force, at-large member. 2015 – 2016.
Projects of Note:
 Venturing Officers Association Administration Guide – content development,
2015 – 2016. Task Force Advisor to Shannon Mulligan, National Venturing Vice
President.
 Venturing Forum – content generation, 2015 – 2016. Task Force Chairman.
 Venturing Publications – manage revisions for handbook updates, 2014 – 2015.
Task Force Chairman.
Led development of the following materials
Boy Scouts of America. (2016). Venturing Officers Association Administration
Guide. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
 National Cub Scout Program Development Task Force. Supported development of new program
initiatives, 2015 – present. Nancy Farrell, Task Force Chair.2
 National Cub Scout Program Development Task Force, at-large member. 2015 – present.
Projects of Note:
 Cub Scout Delivery System Task Force. Developed alternative delivery
curriculum materials for Cub Scouting, 2015 – 2016. Task Force Chairman.
 Cub Scout Outdoor Ethics Program Review Task Force – content review task
force, 2015. Task Force Chairman.
 Cub Scout Learning Library. Identified and generated content for new leader

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resource. 2015.
 Cub Scout Literature Review Task Force. Revised Cub Scout publications to align
with new Cub Scout program. 2015.
 Cub Scout Shooting Sports Task Force. Developed content for Cub Scout
shooting sports program. 2015.
 Cub Scout Uniform Task Force. Guide decisions related to uniform and insignia
design to support needs of the program, youth and leaders and to promote
Scouting’s identity. 2014.
 Cub Scout Training Revisions Task Force. Provided subject matter expertise for
new e-learning content, 2014 – 2015.
 Cub Scout Roundtable Revisions Task Force. Provided subject matter expertise
for roundtable content to support new program model, 2014 – 2015.
 Awards and Recognition Subcommittee. Provided Cub Scout expertise for task force, 2015 –
present. Larry Cunningham, Task Force Chairman.
 Exploring and Learning for Life Instructional Design Task Force. Charged with developing a
standard instructional design and program model for Learning for Life and Exploring content,
2016 – present. Janice Downey, Professional Advisor.
 Lion Cub Pilot Study - Program Development Task Force. Charged with developing a standard
Lion Cub curriculum for initial field testing during 2014 – 2015 program year, 2014 – 2015. Task
Force Chairman
Boy Scouts of America. (2014). Lion Adventure Book. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America. (2014). Lion Parent and Leader Guidebook. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of
America
Marketing Group
 National Cub Scout Experience Committee.
 National Cub Scout Committee, 2014 – 2016. Lucia Cronin, Committee Chair.
Projects of Note:
 Cub Scout Brand Health Task Force. Identified non-traditional measures of
program success and quality, 2015 – 2016. Task Force Member.
 Cub Scout Joining Experience Task Force. Developed recommendations based
on survey findings to improve the joining process for new Cub Scout leaders,
2015 - 2016. Task Force Member.
 Cub Scout Adventure Development Protocols. Developed conceptual framework
and identified design considerations to guide the development of new Cub
Scout adventures, 2015. Task Force Chairman.
 Philmont Training Center conferences, program development task force. Led
development of content for 2015 Philmont Cub Scout conferences, 2015. Task
Force Chairman.
 Cub Adventure Team liaison to BSA National STEM Committee. Provided
support to members of STEM committee as they reconfigured STEM Nova and
Supernova awards to align with new adventure-based Cub Scout advancement
program, 2014 – 2015.
 National Venturing Experience Committee.
 National Venturing Committee, 2015 – 2016. Jack Furst, Committee Chair.

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Projects of Note:
 2015 Seabase and Philmont Training Center Venturing conferences, program
development task force. Led development of content for 2015 Philmont and
Seabase Venturing conferences, 2014 – 2015. Task Force Chairman.
 Venturing Program Launch – Provided content and subject matter expertise for
monthly updates to Frequently Asked Questions, 2014 – 2015.
Relationships Support Committee.
 Educational Relations Subcommittee. Committee charged with developing and implementing
practices that support relationships between the Boy Scouts of America and public schools and
public school districts, 2009 – present. Terry Bramlett, Task Force Chairman.
 Project: Youth Development Communications Outreach. Charged with communicating the
value of Scouting to other youth development agencies, 2014 – present. Chaired Subcommittee.
Boy Scouts of America (2016). What School Board Members Should Know About Scouting.
Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America (2015). What Elementary School Principals Should Know About
Scouting. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America (2015). What Elementary School Teachers Should Know About
Scouting. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America (2015). What Middle School Principals and Guidance Counselors
Should Know About Scouting. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America (2015). What High School Principals and Guidance Counselors Should
Know About Scouting. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
 Public School Task Force of the Educational Relations Subcommittee. Charged with supporting
relationships between public schools and Scouting, 2011 - 2014. Chaired Subcommittee.
Led development of the following materials4
Boy Scouts of America (2013). The Tiered Response: Addressing Access Issues in Schools.
Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America (2012). What School Leaders Should Know About Scouting. Irving, TX:
Boy Scouts of America
 College Venturing Task Force of the Educational Relations Subcommittee. Charged with
developing mechanisms to support college student participation in the Scouting movement,
2009 – present. Keith Gehlhausen, Chairman; Nathan E. H. Williams, Past Chairman.
 Community Alliances Training Task Force, 2009 – 2010. Lawrence Ray Smith, Task Force
Chairman.
National Advancement Committee.
 Advancement News Task Force. Contributes (with Dan Carriveau) articles supporting the
effective implementation of the Venturing recognition program, 2014 – present. Cheri Pepka,
Advancement News Coordinator.
411 Task Force.
 Cub Adventure Team – Program Development Task Force, National Council, Boy Scouts of
America. The task force was convened to apply the vision of the 411 Task Force with the goal of
making the Cub Scout program more engaging for today’s youth while maintaining and
enhancing the delivery of Scouting’s program objectives. The task force generated manuscripts

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for Cub Scout Handbooks and Den Leader Curriculum Guides as well as composing updates to all
related Cub Scout program materials, 2012 – 2015. Co-chaired Task Force with Nancy Farrell.
Boy Scouts of America. (2015). Tiger Cub Scout Handbook. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America. (2015). Wolf Cub Scout Handbook. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America. (2015). Bear Cub Scout Handbook. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America. (2015). Webelos Cub Scout Handbook. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of
America
Boy Scouts of America. (2015). Tiger Den Leader Guide. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America. (2015). Wolf Den Leader Guide. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America. (2015). Bear Den Leader Guide. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America. (2015). Webelos Den Leader Guide. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
National Venturing Task Force.
 Venturing Resource Development Subcommittee. Charged by the leadership of the National
Venturing Task Force to develop program and literature resources guided by the vision of the
2012-2013 Venturing Program Subcommittee. 2013 - 2014. Task Force Chairman.
Led development of the following materials1
Boy Scouts of America (2014). Handbook for Venturers. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America (2014). Guidebook for Advisors. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America (2014). Venturing Awards and Requirements. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts
of America
 Venturing Program Subcommittee. Charged by the overall leadership of the National Venturing
Task Force to review program elements of the current Venturing program and make
recommendations for improvement, 2012 - 2013. Kerry Cheesman, Subcommittee Chairman.
Outdoor Programs Team.
 Syllabus Development, National Camping School. Multi-year project to revise and update the
Resident Camp Administration course for the National Camping School program, 2011 - 2014.
Joe Glasscock, Professional Advisor.
 Phase I: Consolidate Program Director and Camp Director content into a single syllabus
 Phase II: Consolidate Camp Commissioner content into Camp Director/Program Director
Administration syllabus
 Phase III: Revisions based on feedback to Phase I and Phase II feedback
 Updates to Resident Camp Administration syllabus to incorporate Cub Scouting and
Venturing program changes
Tasks Supporting Syllabus Development
 Drafted and delivered presentation for National Camping School Course Director’s
Conference, 2011.
 Developed and implemented BSA Webinar to support initial delivery of “Resident Camp
Administration” course, 2012.
 National Camping School Section Director for the pilot delivery of the National Camping
School “Resident Camp Administration” course, 2012.
Contributed to the development of the following materials
Boy Scouts of America. (2015) Resident Camp Administration Syllabus. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts
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 Syllabus Development, National Camping School. Designed and authored a youth development
module for the Ecology/Conservation Syllabus using Leave No Trace principles as a vehicle for
ethical decision making, 2013. Michael J. Huneke, Task Force Chair; Joe Glasscock, Professional
Advisor.
Authored the following material
Boy Scouts of America (2014). “Youth Development” learning module in the National
Camping School – Ecology/Conservation Syllabus. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
Scouting University (previously: National Training Task Force, Leadership Development, and
Leadership Training Task Force).
 National Youth Leadership Training Resource Update Task Force. Reviewed and made
recommendations for revisions to National Youth Leadership Training syllabus, 2015 – 2016.
Deborah and John Dunlop, Task Force co-chairs.
 Trainer’s EDGE. Developed first version draft materials for a trainer development course aligned
with the Teaching EDGE instructional model; led pilot course delivery of draft syllabus, 2006 –
2008. Tom Krouskop, Task Force Chairman.
Contributed to the following materials
Boy Scouts of America (unpublished). Trainer’s EDGE Syllabus. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of
America
 National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience. Developed training materials to implement
Leave No Trace outdoor ethics into National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
program, 2005 – 2006. Dan Zaccara, Task Force Chairman.
Contributed to the following materials
Boy Scouts of America (2006). National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience. Irving, TX:
Boy Scouts of America
 Patrol Leadership Skills Course. Task force charged with the developing a leadership skills
course to serve as a transition between the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops and
National Youth Leadership Training courses, 2010. Mary Stevens, Task Force Chairman.
 Kodiak Challenge Syllabus Task Force. Task force charged with the responsibility of revising
Kodiak youth leadership training materials; served as lead author on the project, 2009 – 2011.
Mary Stevens, Task Force Chairman.
Authored the following material
Boy Scouts of America (2011). Kodiak Challenge. Irving, TX: Boy Scouts of America
 National Camping School Commissioner Task Force. Task Force charged with responsibility of
revising the National Camping School commissioner syllabus, 2009 – 2010. Dan Zaccara, Task
Force Chairman.
Membership Standards Study Initiative Task Force.
 Chartered Organization Study Group, National Council, Boy Scouts of America. Conduct research

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regarding chartered partner alignment with prospective changes in membership standards,
2013. Ray Wood, Task Force Chairman.
Unitarian Universalist Scouters Organization.
 The Unitarian Universalist Scouters Organization is an independent community of individuals
that share Unitarian Universalist principles and Scouting’s values, 2010 - present. Dr. Hal
Yocum, President.
REGIONAL SERVICE
Central Region
Appointed Position/Projects
 Region Program Committee, ex officio member, 2015 – present.
 Coordinated dissemination of Cub Scout program materials released in 2015, 2013 – 2015
 Central Region Venturing Officers Association, Central Region Associate Advisor for
Administration, 2010 – present
AREA SERVICE
Camp Visitation Team
Central Region, Area 3, 1996 – 2009; Area 7, 2010 – 2014
 High Adventure Visitation, Lead Visitor, 2010 – 2014
 Council Visitation Team Member, 1996 - 2013
 Lead Visitor, 2000—2002, 2004—2007
 Local Council (Internal) Cub Resident Camp Visitation, 2004
COUNCIL SERVICE
Pathway to Adventure Council
Registered Position
 Merit Badge Counselor, 2016 – present
Three Fires Council
Registered Positions
 Merit Badge Counselor, 1992 – 2015
 Council Exploring/LFL Division — Service Team Chairman/Commissioner, 2010 – 2012
 Council Committee Member, 2000 – 2010
 College Scouter Reserve, 1997 – 1999
 Council Executive Board Member, 1992 – 1996
 Council International Representative, 2007 – 2014
 Council 2010 National Scout Jamboree Staffing Committee, 2008 – 2010
 Council World Scout Jamboree Chairman, 1995; 2005 – 2007
 Council Web Page Committee, 2002 – 2004
 Council Training Committee Member, 1999 – 2005
 Council Camping Committee, 1996 – 1997
 Council Camping Chairman, 1993 – 1996
 Council Activities Chairman, 1992 – 1993
 Council Recognition Dinner Committee, 1992 – 1994
 Council Silver Beaver Selection Committee, 2000
 Council Camporall Staff
o District Promotion Chair, 2004
o Chairman of Sub Camp Chiefs, 1998

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o Chairman of Sub Camp Chiefs, 1995
 Council Scout-O-Rama Staff, 1993 – 1995
Hiawathaland Council
Registered Position
 Council Committee Member, 2004 – 2005
 Council Camping Committee: Conservation Committee Chairman, 2004-2005
 Council Camporall Staff (International Scouting Promotion), 2007
Two Rivers Council
Registered Positions
 Council Committee Member, 1986 - 1992
 Council Executive Board Member, 1990 – 1992
 Council Activities Chairman, 1989 – 1992
 Council Camping Committee Member, 1986 – 1989
 Council Camporall Co-Chairman, 1992
 Council Consolidation Study Committee, 1992
 Cub Scout Camping—Camp Program Chairman, 1992
 Council Camporall Staff, 1989
Mid-America Council
Camp Staff Reunion Weekend, Guest Speaker, 2001
DISTRICT SERVICE
Three Fires Council
Fox Valley District:
 Camporee Program Chairman, 2009, 2011, 2013
 Camporee Staff, 2010
 Winterall Staff, 2012 – 2014
 Member at Large, 1992 – 1996
Kishwaukee District:
 Cub Scout Roundtable
o Roundtable Commissioner, 2003 – 2004
o Roundtable Staff Member, 2002 – 2003
 Unit Commissioner, 2003 – 2004
 Member at Large, 2002 – 2004
 Nominating Committee Member, 2002
 District Training Chairman, 1999 – 2002
Indian Prairie District
 Guest Speaker at District Dinner, 2002
Thunderbird District
 Guest Speaker at District Dinner, 2001
Two Rivers Council
Hiawatha District:
 District Member at Large, 1989 – 1992

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 Nominating Committee Chairman, 1992
 Klondike Derby Chairman, 1989
 Camporee Staff, 1986, 1987
 Assisted with Family FOS Campaign, 1989
 District Camping Chairman, 1986 – 1989
Mid Iowa Council
Broken Arrow District:
 Camping Committee Member, 1980 – 1986
 Unit Commissioner, 1981 – 1982
 Klondike Derby Chairman, 1983 – 1984
Mid America Council
Trailblazer District:
 District Member at Large, 1981
 Youth Representative, 1978
EXPLORING AND VENTURING PARTICIPATION AND SERVICE
Three Fires Council
 Venturing Crew 46, Lily Lake, Illinois—Committee Chairman, 2010 – 2015
 Sea Scout Ship 2501, Naperville, Illinois—Mate, 2009 – 2015
 Venturing Crew 1 (operated as the Dan Beard Rover Crew), DeKalb, IL – Rover Scout Leader,
2003 – 2005
Three Fires Council
 Post 148, St. Charles, Illinois—Committee Member, Explorer Advisor, 1995 – 1997
Mid Iowa Council
 Post 862, Ames, Iowa—Explorer Advisor, 1982 – 1985
Mid America Council
 Sea Explorer Ship 236 (operated as the Withemui Rover Crew), Omaha, NE – Rover Mate, 1982 –
1983.
 Post 484, Omaha, Nebraska—Explorer, Associate Advisor, 1980 – 1984
 Post 508, Council Bluffs, Iowa—Explorer, 1977 – 1978
Scout Association of Australia
 7th
West Waverly Scout Group, Wawroowong Rover Crew, Honorary Member, 1982
BOY SCOUT PARTICIPATION AND SERVICE
Three Fires Council
 Troop 46, Lily Lake, Illinois—Troop Committee Member, 2009 – 2015
 Lone Scout Friend and Counselor, 2009
Mid America Council
 Troop 1, Council Bluffs, Iowa—Boy Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster,
Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol
Leader; Eagle Scout with Silver Palm, 1971 – 1986
CUB SCOUT PARTICIPATION AND SERVICE
Three Fires Council
 Pack 108, St. Charles, Illinois—Cubmaster, 2007 – 2009; Webelos Den Leader, 2007 – 2009; Cub
Scout Den Leader, 2005 – 2007

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 Pack 313, Marquette, Michigan—Cubmaster, 2004 – 2005
Two Rivers Council
 Pack 57, Elgin, Illinois—Assistant Cubmaster, 1988 – 1990
Mid America Council
 Pack 24, Council Bluffs, Iowa – Cub Scout, 1968 – 1971
TRAINING COURSES COMPLETED
National/Regional Program
Philmont Training Center
 “Wood Badge – NYLT Focus Group,” 2011
 “Cub Scout Leader Extravaganza,” 2008
National Camping School
Central Region
 Student—Management Section, 2009
South Central Region
 Student—Commissioner Section, 1979
Council/District Program
Area 7 Commissioner Conference
 Commissioner Training Conference, 2010
Leave No Trace Trainer, 2002
District Committee Training, 2000
Train the Trainer, 1995
Unit-level Programming
Three Fires Council
 Training Academy. Attended training sessions, 2005
Northeast Illinois Council
 Pioneering Kit Training, 2012
Greater St. Louis Area Council
 Pioneering Kit Training, 2010, 2012
Sea Scout Program
Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training, Fall 2010
Seabadge SB-4-MO-2010 (CR-VII), Fall 2010
Venturing Program
Powderhorn Training, 2002
Venturing Leader Basic Training, Spring 2000
Boy Scout Program
Wood Badge Course Director's Conference, 1998-2000
Supplemental Boy Scout Leader Training (Phoenix), 1994
Boy Scout Leader Wood Badge, Course EC-355-W, 1987; Beads awarded 1988

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Boy Scout Leader Basic Training, Fall 1980
Cub Scout Program
BALOO Cub Scout Leader Training, 2004
Cub Scout Leader Basic Training, Fall 1988
Online E-Learning Courses
Cub Scouting
 Fast Start: Cubmaster
 Fast Start: Webelos Den Leaders
Boy Scouting
 Fast Start: Boy Scouting
Venturing
 Fast Start: Venturing
 Venturing Youth Protection Training
Training Courses, Various
 2010 National Scout Jamboree – Staff Training Module
 2010 National Scout Jamboree – Driver Training Module
 This is Scouting
 ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start Training
 Unit Commissioner Training
 Staffing the District Committee
 Safe Swim Defense
 Safety Afloat
 Weather Hazards
 Youth Protection Training
TRAINING COURSES: FACULTY SERVICE
National/Regional Program
National Annual Meeting
 Session Presenter
 Spark Session: “Delivering the New Cub Scout Adventures in Your Council,” 2015
 Spark Session: “Cub Scout Program Update,” 2014
 Spark Session: “Venturing Program Update,” 2014
 Faculty Member, “Elevate...to a High Performing Cub Scout Pack!” 2016
 Faculty Member, “Experiencing the NEW Cub Scout Adventure Program,” 2015
 Faculty Member, “All About Venturing,” 2015
 Faculty Member, “Getting the 411 on the New Cub Scout Adventure Program,” 2014
 Faculty Member, “Designing Games That Teach,” 2013
 Faculty Member, “Teaching Basic Outdoor Skills,” 2011
 Faculty Member, “The New Youth Leader Training Continuum,” 2011
 Faculty Member, “What’s New in Youth Leader Training,” 2010
 Faculty Member, “The Cub Scout Outdoor Program,” 2009
 Faculty Member, National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience.
 Assistant Course Director, 2012
 Assistant Scoutmaster, 2006 - 2007

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 Faculty Member, National Youth Leader Instructor Camp/National Junior Leader Instructor
Camp
 Scoutmaster, 2003 – 2005
 Assistant Scoutmaster, 2000 – 2002
National Camping School Faculty
Central Region
 Section Director—Resident Camp Administration, 2012 – 2013
 Course Director—Boy Scout National Camping School, 2010
 Section Director—Commissioner Section, 2003 – 2004 (twice in 2004), 2007, 2008, 2012
 Section Director—Management Section, 1996, 2009
 Section Director—Program Section, 2001
Western Region
 Faculty Member —Cub Scout Day Camp, 2015 – 2016
 Section Director—Resident Camp Administration, 2014
 Assistant Course Director—National Camping School, 2013
 Section Director— Program Section, 2011
Northeast Region
 Faculty Member —Outdoor Skills/First Year Camper, 2015
North Central Region
 Section Director—Program Section, 1988 – 1990, 1992
 Faculty Member—Program Section, 1983 – 1987
Lord Baden-Powell University of Scouting (multi-council training program)
 Led delivery of session on “Building the Small Unit,” 2008 – 2009
 Led delivery of session on "The Pack Trainer," 2003 – 2004
 Assisted delivery of session on "The Pack Trainer," 2002
Area 7 Commissioner Conference
 Staff development support for Area 7 Commissioner Conference, 2011
Council/District Program
Trainer’s EDGE
 Course Director, embedded in Philmont Training Center conference, “Teaching Basic
Outdoor Skills,” 2011
 Presenter for course, 2010
 Course Director, Pilot Course, 2007
District/Council Committee Training (delivered session on council training committee), 2003
Trainer Development Conference, 2002-2003
Train the Trainer Conference, 2000
Unit-level Programming
Three Fires Council – Training Academy
 Session Co-director, “Building the Small Unit,” 2008
 Session Co-director, “Camp Gadgets,” 2006
Glacier’s Edge Council – All Scouter’s Pow Wow
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 Presented session on “What’s New in Venturing,” 2014
Wood Badge and Wood Badge for the 21st
Century
 C7-127-12-1—Advisor/Mentor
 C7-127-11-1—Campfire Presentation: “The Baden-Powell Story”
 C-26-09—Advisor/Mentor
 C-24-07—Instructor
 C-35-05—Instructor
 C-13-04—Staff Emeritus
 C-12-02—Staff Emeritus
Venturing Program
Program launch presentations for the 2014 Venturing program revisions
 Noon hour mini-session, 2014
Central Region Venturing Program Conference
 Program Update Presentation, 2014
 Program Update Presentation, 2013
Central Region Area Seven Conference
 Keynote Address: “Change,” 2015
 Council Standards of Venturing Excellence: Overview and Purpose, 2011
Boy Scout Program
Boy Scout Leader Wood Badge
 C-09-01—Scoutmaster
 C-10-00—Assistant Scoutmaster (Program)
 C-39-99—Assistant Scoutmaster (Physical Arrangements)
 C-23-97—Troop Committee Chairman
 C-22-95—Coach Counselor
Scoutmastership Fundamentals/Boy Scout Leader Basic Training
 Three Fires Council: Fall, 1994; Fall 1996; Fall 1998
 Two Rivers Council: Fall, 1988; Fall, 1990
 Kishwaukee District: Spring, 2001 (Scoutmaster for Training Course); Fall 2001; Spring 2003;
Fall 2003
 Fox Valley District: Fall, 1993
 Hiawatha District: Fall, 1987; Spring, 1988; Spring, 1991; Fall, 1991
Outdoor Leader Skills for Boy Scout Leaders. Led the following sessions:
 Cooking and Sanitation, 2003; 2006
 Plants and Nature, 2004
Phoenix Training. (locally developed Supplemental/Intermediate Boy Scout Leader Training)
1992, 2000
Junior Leader Training Conference (Local Council Name: Thunderbird Junior Leader Training
Course)
 Assisted with staff development, 2003
 Scoutmaster for Training Troop, 1999

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Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
 Supported youth delivery of course: Spring, 2011; Fall 2011; Spring 2012; Fall 2012
 Assisted with course delivery: Fall, 2010
Cub Scout Program
Program launch presentations for the 2015 Cub Scout program revisions
Northeast Region
 Area 5 conference call, 2015c
 Area 5 conference call, 2015b
 Area 5 conference call, 2015a
 Area 5 conference call, 2014
Central Region
 Program Impact Committee conference call, 2015
 Central Region Training Committee, 2015
 Area 3 Program and Commissioner Conference, 2014
 Area 3 Conference Call, 2014
 Area 4 Program Conference, 2014
 Area 6 Conference Call, 2014
 Area 7 Commissioner Conference, 2014
 Program Impact Committee conference call, 2014
 Central Region Board and Committee Members, 2014
 Central Region Membership and Program Impact Meeting, 2014
Local Council Presentations
 Three Fires Council, Fox Valley District Roundtable, 2015b
 Coronado Area Council, University of Scouting, 2015
 Daniel Webster Council, University of Scouting, 2015
 Northern Star Council, University of Scouting, 2015
 Buckeye Area Council, Baden-Powell Institute, 2015
 Lewis and Clark Council, University of Scouting, 2015
 Tecumseh Council, University of Scouting, 2015
 Three Fires Council, Fox Valley District Roundtable, 2015a
 Illowa Council, University of Scouting, 2014
 LaSalle Council, University of Scouting, 2014
Cub Scout Leader Basic Training/Position-specific Training
Northwest Suburban Council1
Pathfinder District
 Cubmaster Training. Spring, 2010a; Spring 2010b; Fall, 2009
Pere Marquette District
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Consolidated with multiple former councils (Northwest Suburban, Calumet, Chicago, and Des Plaines Valley) to form
Pathway to Adventure Council, 2016

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 Cubmaster Training. Fall, 2004
Three Fires Council
 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, 2004
Fox Valley District
 Cubmaster Training. Spring, 2006
Kishwaukee District
 Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training Courses. Spring 2004; Fall 2003; Spring
2003; Spring 2002; Fall 2001; Spring 2001; Fall 2000b; Fall 2000a; Spring 2000b; Spring
2000a; Fall, 1999
 New Leader Essentials. Spring 2004; Fall, 2001; Fall 2003; Spring 2003; Spring, 2002
Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow:
 Planning Committee, 2005
Three Fires Council
 Promotions Chairman, 2004
 Session Director, Cub Scout Science, 1991 – 1994, 2001
 Opening and Closing Ceremony, 1996
 Den Chief Training, 1989
Chicago Area Council
 Cub Scout Science, 1992
CAMPING EXPERIENCE
Camping Experiences—High Adventure
Florida Seabase – Advisor, Out Island Adventure Program, 2011
Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base—Advisor, Bissett/Northern Expeditions Program, 1982
Camping Experiences—Boy Scout Camp
Anthony Wayne Area Council—Camp Chief Little Turtle, Adult Leader, 2011
Chippewa Valley Council—Phillips Scout Reservation, Adult Leader, 2010
Northeast Illinois Council—Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation, Adult Leader, 2009
Mid America Council—Camp Wakonda, Youth Camper, 1972 – 1976
Camping Experiences—Cub Scout Day Camp and Cub Scout Resident Camp
Three Fires Council—Adult Leader (Winter Day Camp), Camp Big Timber, Operation Cubsicle
Program, 2005 – 2009
Three Fires Council—Adult Leader (Day Camp), Fox Valley District Day Camp, 2006
Northeast Illinois Council—Adult Leader, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation (Resident Camp),
2008
Milwaukee County Council—Adult Leader (Resident Camp), Indian Mound Reservation, 2006 -
2007
Three Fires Council—Adult Leader (Resident Camp), Camp Big Timber, 1998
Program Leadership
World Scout Moot
 BSA Contingent Management Team, 2013
World Scout Jamboree
 International Service Team, 2007

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National Scout Jamboree
 Scott Summit Center Operations Team Leadership, 2017
 National Eagle Scout Association display, Staff Member, 2013
 Central Region Action Center—Pioneering, Event Chair, 2010
 Central Region Subcamp 13, Assistant Subcamp Commissioner, 2005
 Lost and Found Service, Staff Member, 1993
Camp Staff
Three Fires Council, 1993 - 1996, 1998, 2006
 Day Camp Staff, Ecology/Conservation
 Boy Scout Camp Director
 Merit Badge Counselor
 Cub Scout Resident Camp—Program Director, Area Director
Two Rivers Council, 1991 - 1992
 Camp Director (Cub Scout Day Camp/Cub Scout Resident Camp)
 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff
Western Colorado Council, 1991
 Boy Scout Camp Program Director
Longs Peak Council, 1985 – 1987, 1989
 Cub Scout Resident Camp Director
 Commissioner
European Camp Staff Programme, 1988
 International Camp Staff, Scout Association of Ireland
Mid Iowa Council, 1985
Mid America Council, 1977 – 1984
 Council High Adventure Staff (Little Sioux Rendezvous program)
 Commissioner
 Scoutcraft Director
 Scoutcraft Instructor
ORDER OF THE ARROW MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION
Three Fires Council
Lowaneu Allanque Lodge, #41, 1996, 2011
Ag Im Lodge, #156, 2004 – 2006
Two Rivers Council
Glikhikan Lodge, #106, 1986 – 1995
Mid America Council
Kit-Ke-Hak-O-Kut Lodge, #97, 1974 – 1986
 Vigil Weekend Guest Speaker, 2002
 Vigil Chairman, 1979 – 1981
 Lodge Membership Chairman, 1979

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 Lodge Vice Chief, 1979
 Chapter Chief, 1978
 Vigil, 1978 (Camp Cedars, Cedar Bluffs, NE); Brotherhood, 1975 (Camp Wakonda, Griswold,
IA); Ordeal, 1974 (Little Sioux Scout Ranch, Little Sioux, IA). Vigil name: Waste
Wahmunkesi, interpreted as “Super Camper” in the language of the Lakota Sioux
MEDIA
Scouting Magazine
 Ray, M. (2015, May – June). Everything you need to know about the new Cub Scouting
program. Scouting Magazine, 103(3), 24 - 29.
 Daniels, S. (2007, March – April). Scouts “NAYLE” the Qualities of Leadership. Scouting
Magazine, 95(2), 32-35, 42-43.
 Vickery, W. (1987, October). School Time for Camp Staff. Scouting Magazine, 75(5), 28-30, 52.
Eagle’s Call Magazine
 Boy Scouts of America. (2014, Summer). Less Talk, More Action. Eagle’s Call, 3.
BSA Online Publications
 Wendell, B. (2015, March). 7 things I learned about the new Cub Scout program by listening to
the latest CubCast. Bryan on Scouting.
 Wendell, B. (2014, May). About the Cub Scouters behind the Cub Scout Program Updates.
Bryan on Scouting.
 Ray, M. (2013, November). Venturing Gets a Facelift. Alumni Alive.
Cubcast Podcast
 Boy Scouts of America. (2015, March). Adopting the NEW Cub Scout Program.
Webcasts
 Boy Scouts of America. (2015, January). Cubmaster Webcast
 Boy Scouts of America. (2015, January). Den Leader Webcast
 Boy Scouts of America. (2015, January). LDS-Specific Considerations Webcast
RECOGNITION
Training and Performance
 Seabadge, 2010
 Philmont Training Center Master’s Track Award, 2009
o Completed Final Track, 2010
 Cubmaster Award, 2009
 Webelos Den Leader Award, 2008
 International Scouter Award, 2007
 Cub Scout Den Leader Award, 2006
 Commissioner's Arrowhead Honor, 2003
 Scouter’s Key Award, 2000
 Cub Scouter Award, 1990
 Boy Scout Leader's Training Award, 1981
Service and Recognition
 Venturing Leadership Award
o National Level, 2015
o Regional Level, 2015
o Council Level, 2011
 Servant Leader Award (Central Region Venturing Recognition), 2015

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 BSA Veteran Status, 45 years, 2013
 Eagle Scout Mentor Pin Recipient
o Jason C., 2013; Keith K., 2006
 National Eagle Scout Association, Life Member, 2013
 Acorn Award (unit-level service award), 2011
 James E. West Fellowship, 2006
 Silver Antelope Award, 2005
 District Award of Merit, 2003
 Silver Beaver Award, 1993
SCOUTING REFERENCES
 Terry Bramlett, Education Relationships Task Force, Chair, tbramlett@tds.net, (706) 455-7990
 Kris Zahrobsky, National Venturing Advisor, zahrobsky@aol.com, (708) 214-2262
 Nancy Farrell, National Cub Scout Program Design Chair (retired), nfarrell60@gmail.com, (720)
717-1565
 Bob Scott, ScoutBook Application Manager, Bob.Scott@scouting.org, (972) 580-2171
 Dr. Roger Brown, TFC Training Chairman (retired), Roger.Brown@ama-assn.org, (630) 551-3901
 Jean Lundsteen, TFC Training Chairman (retired), janlundsteen@sbcglobal.net, (630) 503-4034
 Dr. Thomas Thompson, Northern Illinois University, Professor Emeritus (professional colleague,
retired), t2dekalb@aol.com, (815) 756-1377
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Present Employment: Roosevelt University, Chicago/Schaumburg, Illinois
 Professor, College of Education.
o Faculty in elementary education, specialization in science education
o Program Director
Education:
 EdD, Curriculum and Instruction – Science Education cognate, Northern Illinois University, 1998
 MS Ed, Curriculum and Supervision, Northern Illinois University, 1990
 BS, Psychology major, Physics minor, Iowa State University, 1985
Professional Affiliations:
 Association for Science Teacher Education
 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
 National Science Teachers Association
 Biographical citations: Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in
the Midwest, and Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Publications and Presentations:
 Published in The Science Teacher, Science Activities, Science Scope, Journal of Science Education
and Technology, Journal of the Association for History and Computing, Thresholds, Journal of
Science Teacher Education, Science Education, International Journal of Learning, and Teacher
Education & Practice; Author of two books and several book chapters on science education.
 Presentations for ISTA, NSTA, ASTE, IAECT, SSMA, ISLN, AACTE, SITE, MACUL, MSTA, ICSS
(science/education/technology organizations)
Created/Updated June 1, 2016

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BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT
Boy Scout Camp 2011, with sons
Dr. Ken King is a Scouter from St. Charles, Illinois. He serves as Associate Advisor for Administration for
Central Region’s Venturing program and as a committee member for the National Council of the Boy
Scouts of America, where he provides service for several program development task forces. As a youth,
Ken was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Explorer. He earned the Eagle Scout Award and served as an Order
of the Arrow Lodge officer, receiving the Vigil Honor during his tenure as vice chief of his lodge.

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