Some have asked me questions about what I have been done in the past, I have done a lot for Scouting and outside of Scouting as well. May this serve as inspiration for others to get involved in things besides your own life. All these things need volunteers like you to be successful
Boy Scout Troop 161
-Former youth member of Troop 161-Eagle Scout of Troop 161 (81)
-Former Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 161 (81-84)
-Scoutmaster of Troop 161 since 1984 (40 Years)
-Troop size averages about 40-45 Scouts, max 65
-Mentored over 106 Scouts to the Rank of Eagle Scout
-Nearly flawless attendance since 1985
-Wings Beneath our Wings award (09)
-Retired 2024
Robert S. Lyle
-Attended consecutive years at Camp Lyle from 1974-2015
-Played a key role in the construction of the Fire bowl, Climbing Wall, Bike Trail, Chapel and water to the fire bowl and Rifle Range.
-Sponsored a fund raiser for the complete cost of construction of Trail Hawk Pavilion (named after my Vigil Name) in conjunction with my 30 years at Lyle
-Strong supporter of the Patrol Method Cooking
-Co-Founder of the reLYLEables group in 2010 which as directed many camp improvement projects since its inception
-Chairman of the Lyle Legacy Committee which created a 180-page color book about the history of Lyle including a gathering where much of the memorabilia was available for sale.
reLYLEable Accomplishments while serving as Co-Chair
-Cleared and opened sites at camp
-Rebuilt several staff cabins
-Leveled and enlarged all campsites at Lyle
-Paneling on the staff room and lower lodge area
-Trimmed trees and split may cords of wood
-Opened water front view at Oh-Da-Ko-Ta
-Relocated and renovated the shooting sports area at Oh-Da-Ko-Ta
-Program Bowl Construction
-Designed Patio on the South side of Dining hall
-Established Eagle Scout Patio (2018)
High Adventure Experience
-Philmont Scouts Ranch (Eight Trips)
-Elkhorn High Adventure Base
-Flambeau River
-Alpine Towers (Similar to COPE)
-White water rafting trips
-Mentored many Troop trips to Philmont
Order of the Arrow (OA)
-Served as an Associate Advisor for many years
-Advised positions of Secretary, Database, Where to Camping and more
-Ordeal member (81) Brotherhood member (91) Vigil Member (96)
-Member of Vigil Selection Committee many times
-NOAC Associate Advisor 2004
-Frequent attendee of OA events such as Spring Fellowship, Fall Conclave, and Winter Banquet
-Advisor Award recipient
- NOAC Staff 2006 –Technology Group
-Recipient of Centurion Award
Thunderbird Junior Leader Training Conference
- Assistant Scoutmaster 2000
-JLTC Scoutmaster/ National Course Director Training participant (2000)
-Course Scoutmaster 2001, 2002
-Course Committee Chairman 2003
-Course Committee Member 2004, 2005, 2006,2007
Council and District Duties
-Served on several District and Council Camporees as staff
-Assisted in many District and Council events food service staff
-Served on the Council Life to Eagle committee (since 07)
-Served on a couple Eagle Scout appeal committee’s
-Assisted as an adult on several Council Contingents to Philmont
-High Adventure Committee several times (and eras)
-Part of the Camp Promo Presentation committee 2004 (Adventure Extravaganza)
-Assisted in the creation of the Technology Task force for SEWIS
-Previously assisted with the Council Web Page, introduced Doubleknot to the SEWIS council
-Former Member of Council Training Committee
-Former Member of District Camping Committee
-Gathering of Eagle Celebration committee
-Silver Beaver Selection committee chairman 2006-07
-Member of Silver Beaver Selection committee 2007-08
-Council Executive Board 2006-2015
-Member of Long Range Plan- (Program) 2010
-Member of the Council Merger committee 2010
-Member of Council Advancement committee 2011-present
-Member of Council Properties Committee 2011-present
-Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta Properties Chairman March 2016 to present
-Member of Program Director Selection committee 2012
-Member of Council Camp Promotions Committee 2013-2014
-Member of Council Camping Task Force 2013-2016
-Member of Council Long range camp planning committee 2016-
-Member of Central Region NESA Eagle Scholarship Committee 2015- Present
-Member of the Camp OhDaKoTa Camp Master Plan Committee 2023
Trainings and Awards (that may not be listed above)
-Arrow of Light (74)
-Wood Badge trained (EC 308W-12) (85) Beaded (87)
-Scouter’s Key
-Scouter’s Training Award
-National Certificate of Merit (90)
-Bronze Pelican (90)
-Scoutmaster Award of Merit (94)
-District Award of Merit (94)
-Silver Beaver Recipient (06)
-James E. West Recipient (10)
Co-owner and President of CBTL Partners LLC
Manager of Metalworking Systems
Branch Manager for Jerico Inc WI 12/2022 to present
Member of St. Rita Church
Former Board Member of HUB of Senior Services for three years
Board Member of Development Disabled Information Services Board member Since 2006, Vice Pres in 2013-Present
Assisted with the Policeman’s Ball-Racine -2014
Volunteer in other various community activities in the Racine Community
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