The Venturing Officers’ Association (VOA) is the council-level group which supports and leads the Venturing program in the Blue Grass Council. Just like a crew, the VOA is led by a group of youth officers and advised by several capable advisors who help position the youth for success. The VOA also includes all Crew Presidents and Crew Advisors.
Since Venturing is a youth-led program, the leadership structure above the unit is also youth-led. The VOA’s youth officers work together to support crews within the council, organize program events to bring Venturers from across the council together, and represent youth to the council. VOA members they work together with Venturers and community members to help start new crews and improve existing crews.
Being a member of the VOA allows youth to gain leadership experience, enhance communication skills, and practice planning and running events on a large scale. All youth Venturers are eligible to hold a VOA position.
How to Join Venturing
To join Venturing, enter your zip code below to find a Venturing crew near you. This form will take you to the Be a Scout website, where you can see crew contact information and schedule a time to visit a crew meeting.
How to Join the VOA
If you’re interested in getting involved with the VOA, just fill out the contact form below. Youth can serve as VOA officers or in subsidiary positions (e.g., event chair), and adults can serve as advisors. All crew presidents and advisors are automatically members of the VOA.
For more details about the VOA, including officer position descriptions, check out the VOA bylaws (called The Key), located below in the Resources section.
Contact the VOA
Upcoming Events
The following upcoming events are either Venturing-specific or open to Venturers.
- Summer Camp Week 1 (2026) (Jun 21st, 1:00 PM - Jun 27th, 2026, 10:00 AM)
- Summer Camp Week 2 (2026) (Jul 5th, 1:00 PM - Jul 11th, 2026, 10:00 AM)
VOA Leadership
Youth Officers
- President: Mikey D. (president@venturing.bgcscouting.org)
- Vice President of Administration: Carter S. (vpadmin@venturing.bgcscouting.org)
- Vice President of Program: Kyle G. (vpprogram@venturing.bgcscouting.org)
- Vice President of Communication: Titus G. (vpcomms@venturing.bgcscouting.org)
Adult Advisors
- Advisor: Larry Lowe (advisor@venturing.bgcscouting.org)
- Associate Advisor for Administration: Vacant (vpadmin.advisor@venturing.bgcscouting.org)
- Associate Advisor for Program: Shane Jennings (vpprogram.advisor@venturing.bgcscouting.org)
- Associate Advisor for Communication: Vacant (vpcomms.advisor@venturing.bgcscouting.org)
Resources
The Key contains the official bylaws for the Blue Grass Council VOA. Download The Key here.