River Trails District Contact Information
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Rouse | Field Director | 920-583-9516 | john.rouse@scouting.org |
| Ben Haefner | District Executive | 314-256-3046 | ben.haefner@scouting.org |
| Scott Heyman | District Executive | 314-256-3062 | scott.heyman@scouting.org |
| Felicia Haynes | District Commissioner | 314-984-0014 | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com |
| Dr. Nicki Ruess | District Chairman | ||
| Dr. Karl Shininger | District Vice-Chairman | ||
| Donna Guiffrida | Training Chairman | 314-570-0419 | ianguiffrida@sbcglobal.net |
| Rick Bopp | Camping Chairman | 314-368-5797 | 3eagles550@gmail.com |
| Aaron Bishop | Advancement Chairman | 636-674-9606 | aaron.bishop7@icloud.com |
| Monica Jennemann | Activities Chairman | 636-323-9646 | jennemannmonicabsa@gmail.com |
| Joe Kestermont | Scouting for Food Chairman | 314-478-8560 | rivertrails.scoutingforfood@gmail.com |
| Gil Pfaff | Membership Chairman | 314-540-2840 | gilpfaff@gmail.com |
| Family Friends of Scouting Chairman | |||
| Mike Stephens | Order of the Arrow Advisor | 314-795-2272 | Michael.stephens@shawneelodge.org |
| Public Relations Chairman | |||
| Melissa Trost | STEM Chairman | 314-221-1726 | mtrost209@aol.com |
| Julie Watkins | Product Sales Chairman | 314-265-0033 | Julie@watkins.tv |
| Barb Machalek | Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner | 314-803-6920 | barbmachalek@gmail.com |
| Felicia Haynes | Scouts BSA Roundtable Commissioner | 314-602-4317 | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com |
| Felicia Haynes | Special Needs Commissioner | 314-602-4317 | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com |
River Trails District Advancement
Eagle Scout Candidates: If you are looking for Eagle Board dates, Life to Eagle Seminar dates or documents for your Eagle Scout Project, Please click on Eagle Board of Review from the menu on the left side of the page.
Internet Advancement: To save time, increase the accuracy of records and real-time update of advancement we would like to work towards 100% of the units using approved Pack/Troop advancement reporting. Packmaster, Troopmaster and ScoutSoft advancement records can be easily uploaded. Online advancement provided by council, has all registered youth with all historic advancement available for review and current advancement can easily be added to create the advancement report.
The (original) Internet Advancement platform was closed June 10, 2019 for use by Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships. This platform is still available for use by Explorer Posts. When a unit tries to login or create an account, they will be redirected to a landing page with additional explanation on the changes.
The new Internet Advancement platform is a completely updated experience, while retaining many features used with original Internet Advancement. Unit Key 3, Key 3 Delegates, and unit Advancement Chairs will be able to link from Scoutbook or from my.Scouting. The Single-Sign On (SSO) uses my.Scouting credentials for ease of access. Packs, Troops, Crews and Ships will use the new platform. The direct URL for Internet Advancement is http://scoutbook.scouting.org. The Frequently Asked Questions page is at help.scoutbook.com .
Contact for Issues
Please contact Member Care at 972-580-2489 if you have any questions
Award Purchases
A paper copy of the advancement report must be presented to the Scout Shops when purchasing Rank Awards and Merit Badges as these are restricted items. The advancement report should have the wording “SCOUTBOOK Advancement Sync with BSA national database at the end”.
Guide to Advancement 2025 (current edition) – click here
On Increasing Advancement Guide – click here
Boy Scout Advancement Information:
River Trails District Roundtable
What is Roundtable? Roundtable is a meeting of leaders and parents to provide ongoing training, announce upcoming activities and news, share program ideas, and network. Roundtable typically takes place at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Windsor Intermediate Center located at 6208 US-61, Imperial, MO 63052, in the Cafeteria at the rear of the building.
Cub Scout Roundtable Chairman: Barb Machalek | barbmachalek@gmail.com
Scouts BSA Roundtable Chairman: Felicia Haynes | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com
River Trails District Training
There is a new training email set up for broadcast training emails to be sent from, if you would like to be added to the email list please send an email with your name, unit number and which list you would like to be added to (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturers) to rivertrailstraining312@gmail.com and you will be added. If you have ideas, suggestions or any training questions please feel free to email them in and I will return your email as soon as possible. I look forward to continue working with all the volunteers in River Trails in providing training opportunities to help make your role as easy and fun as can be.
River Trails Training Chair:
Donna Guiffrida
314-570-0419 |ianguiffrida@sbcglobal.net
Cub Scout Training Chair:
Lindsay McClymont
636-376-8433 | Lindsaymcclymont@gmail.com
Boy Scout Training Chair
Rich Meyers
314-503-9677 | rfmyers44444@sbcglobal.net
Roundtable
Roundtable is a meeting of leaders and parents to provide ongoing training, announce upcoming activities and news, share program ideas, and network. Roundtable typically takes place at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.
Cub Scout Roundtable is held at Windsor Intermediate Cafeteria (in the rear of the building).
Cub Scout Roundtable Chairman: Barb Machalek | barbmachalek@gmail.com
Scouts BSA Roundtable is held in the Windsor Intermediate PDC Foyer (6208 US Hwy 61-67, Imperial, MO).
Scouts BSA Roundtable Chairman: Felicia Haynes | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Spring Courses
April 24-25 at Beaumont
May 2-3 at Pine Ridge
Register HERE for a Spring Courses
Fall Courses
September 26-27 at Warren Levis
October 24-25 at Beaumont
Register HERE for Fall Courses
Registration will start at 7:30 am with the training to start at 8:00 am. The program will end before noon on Sunday. This fee includes 3 meal and materials. The registration fee is $40.00 and $45.00 for walk-ins.
In this training, you will learn:
- To give aid in constructing a well-rounded program for the youth both indoors and outdoors.
- To be prepared to take your dens and packs outdoors and not be terrified of the unknown.
- To become familiar with techniques for teaching youth about fire building, hiking, nature and many more fun activities.
- To work with other leaders and share ideas with them. The leaders are placed in dens which are comprised of leaders from all districts and packs throughout the council. Each den will also have a den counselor to share ideas and answer questions while guiding you through the program.
Scout BSA Adult Leader training
Click HERE for more information
Any Questions please call Donna Guiffrida at 314 570-0419 or Rich Myers at 314
503-9677 e-mail at rich.myers444@gmail.com.
Training Committee
IOLS Training Flyer With Registration PDF
Cub Scout Leader Training
If your unit would like to schedule a training session for unit leaders please contact Lindsay McClymont
You can also complete position training online at my.scouting.org
Contact Lindsay McClymont at Lindsaymcclymont@gmail.com for more information regarding Cub Scout Leader Training.
Scoutbook
https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/
Check the above first for Scoutbook questions. The forums probably have the solution to your question.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is an advanced training course for adult leaders in Scouting. Wood Badge is so much more then “just another training course”. Wood Badge is available to all levels of scout leader volunteers to include Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venture Advisors. It is required that you be a registered adult leader and have completed Basic Leader Training for your position. You can find more information about Wood Badge by clicking here or I would be more than happy to personally discuss with you, feel free to drop me a line at the district training email.
Wood Badge Course Dates
Spring Course- May 1st-3rd, 2026 and May 16th-17th, 2026
Beaumont Scout Reservation | Register Here
Fall Course September 25th-27th, 2026 and October 17th-18th, 2026
S-F Scout Ranch| Register Here
Okpik Cold Weather Camping Training
The purpose of the nationally acclaimed OKPIK program, made famous at Northern Tier, is to teach Scouts and Scout leaders how to be comfortable and safe while camping in cold weather. This training enables Scout units to extend their camping season to a full 12-months. These unique skills are delivered in a safe environment and culminates in a 24-hour outdoor overnight session that tests your new-found skills while enjoying some Scout fellowship and competition. This is NOT a survival skills session – it is an opportunity to learn about how winter camping can be fun and exciting, and still be enjoyable! Program is delivered in a troop setting, where each participant is assigned to a unique cold weather patrol. There are three troop meetings that are mandatory for graduation. The fourth final meeting is our outdoor overnight adventure!
All troop meetings are held at the Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Program areas include: first aid, cooking, nutrition, travel planning, shelters, clothing systems, sleeping systems, mental aspects of winter camping, nature, games, and FUN!
Youth Participant Requirements
Youth must be 14 years old and at least First Class as of December 9, 2018, have long-term camping experience, and have their Scoutmaster’s and Parental/Guardian approvals. Venturers may participate with the same restrictions less the First Class rank.
Learn more by clicking here .
Online Learning Center
Do you need to take Youth Protection Training (YPT)? Do you need to take your Cub Scout Leader Training? All of this and more can be done while visiting the BSA’s Online Learning Center.
Use your membership number on your ID card to sign in. If you are new to Scouting and do not have a membership number, create a new user name and password. Every time you complete a training session, print out the certificate provided and turn in to your Unit Leader, Committee Chairman or council service center.
Youth Protection Training
Youth protection training is mandatory for ALL registered adults and must be taken prior to any other training courses. It is available online and must be re-taken every two years. Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops course is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Boy Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Boy Scouts and is a replacement for Troop Leadership Training. Completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops is a prerequisite for Boy Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required to participate in a Kodiak Challenge Trek.
This course is designed to be presented within the Boy Scout Troop. Materials for presenting this course to your troop may be found at Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troop Manual – the scout shop does not carry a printed copy of this manual, they do offer a packet of cards to supplement the course that can be given to the boys as a commitment card and to remind them of what their responsibilities are in their role.
Spring Session – May 1-3, 2026 at Beaumont – registration link: https://scoutingevent.com/312-2026springIOLS
Fall session - October 23-26, 2026 registration link: https://scoutingevent.com/312-2026FALLIOLS
IOLS Skills Challenge Course February 21, 2026 at Beaumont – registration link: https://www.scoutingevent.com/312-iolschallenge
River Trails District Fundraising / Activities
Recharter Information
Attached are some resources and videos to help you with the recharter process.
National Webpage for Internet Rechartering (FAQ Section at bottom of page)
https://www.scouting.org/resources/internet-rechartering
New Recharter Walkthrough Video
Memorial Day Good Turn
Date: May 24, 2026
Popcorn Sales
Fundraising is an extremely important part of a first-rate Scouting program. Money from fundraising activities can be used to cover the cost of activities and events, equipment, badges and advancement and summer camp.
Every fall, the Greater St. Louis Area Council conducts its annual Popcorn Fundraiser across the St. Louis area. Revenue from popcorn sales help the council provide better services, more volunteer resources, the improvement of facilities and in many cases, support entire annual programs for many Scout units.
This annual event offers Scouting groups a simple, safe, effective way to raise money that, in turn, teaches boys speaking skills, confidence and salesmanship. Scouts have the opportunity to earn prizes, trips, even a college scholarship account based on their total sales.
Benefits of the Popcorn Fundraiser:
- Raises additional funds for Scouting activities
- Reduces out-of-pocket expenses for Scout parents
- Teaches Scouts the value of earning their own way
- Develops a Scout’s communication and selling skills
There are three ways Scouts can participate in the Popcorn Fundraiser:
- Selling Door-To-Door —Scouts ask friends, family and neighbors to purchase popcorn products
- Show ‘n’ Sell—A Scout unit receives permission to display popcorn products at a local retailer then approach customers as they pass
- Online Sales—Scouts create their own online store on the website
Coffee Sales
https://scoutingevent.com/312-coffee2026
Camp Cards
https://scoutingevent.com/312-2026CampCards
Scouting for Food
2026 information coming soon
River Trails District / Area Commissioners
District Commissioner - George Kunkel - georgekunkel@sbcglobal.net
| River Trails Roundtable Commissioners | |||
| Name | Title / Area | Phone | |
| Felicia Haynes | Roundtable Commissioner - Scouts BSA | 314-602-4317 | felicia.haynes.fh@gmail.com |
| Kenny Wolff | Roundtable Commissioner - Cub Scouts | 314-971-5963 | kwolff803@gmail.com |
| Assistant Roundtable Commissioner - Cub Scouts | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com | |
| OPEN | Roundtable Commissioner - Venturing |
Arnold Area 1 – Area District Commissioner Kevin Kohne, 314-937-8016 petfixerupper@aol.com
| Arnold Area 1 Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Kim Rowden | P372 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | T372 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| David Dacus | P419 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kevin Kohne | T419 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | P430 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kevin Kohne | T430 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bryan Wucher | P450 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bryan Wucher | T450 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Rich Harper | P458 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Larry Michaels | T501 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Arnold Area 2 – Area District Commissioner Open
| Arnold Area 2 Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Open | P451 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Joe LaPlant | P461 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T469 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | P474 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | T474 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kim Rowden | T474G | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P557 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T557 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P830 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P892 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Larry Michaels | T892 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Imperial/Windsor – Area District Commissioner – Rich Myers., 314-503-9677
| Imperial / Windsor Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Bob Stephan | P401 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Rich Myers | P412 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Rich Myers | T412 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Stephan | P413 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Stephan | T413 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Jim Palmer | P416 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Stephan | T416 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Hillsboro – Area District Commissioner – Open
| Hillsboro Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Mike Stephens | P406 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Stephens | T406 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Stephens | P547 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Stephens | T547 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
DeSoto – Area District Commissioner – Open
| DeSoto Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Open | P561 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T561 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P890 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P891 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T891 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Fenton/High Ridge – Area District Commissioner – Roy Brooks, 314-583-8627
| Fenton / High Ridge Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Open | P29 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P460 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Felicia Haynes | P535 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Felicia Haynes | T535 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Donna Guiffrida | P720 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bill Roberts | P722 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Felicia Haynes | T722G | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Donna Guiffrida | T722 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
House Springs/Dittmer – Area District Commissioner – Steve Herberts, 314-608-3733
| House Springs / Dittmer Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Steve Herberts | P553 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Steve Herberts | T553 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Sandmeir | P552 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Steve Herberts | P559 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Sandmeir | T894 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Bob Sandmeir | T894G | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
Festus/Pevely – Area District Commissioner – Dave Crump, 636-937-8016
| Festus / Pevely Commissioners | |||
| Name | Area | Phone | |
| Open | P467 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| David Kennedy | T484 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kevin Bergman | P405 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Kevin Bergman | T405 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Cords | P407 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Mike Cords | T407 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | P425 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
| Open | T426 | xxx-xxx-xxxx | sample@email.com |
River Trails District Past Recipients of the Award of Merit
1970
- Ed Clauson, Sr.
- Ervin R. Falcetto*
- Robert Franken
- Darrell Girardier
- Joseph M. Murphy
1971
- R. Dean Garner*
- John Sansoucie*
- Gene D. Terry*
- John Tucker
- Elvin J. Wideman
1972
- Bruce C. Clark*
- Homer Haefner
- Frank Huighe*
- Lorraine Huighe*
- William Rutledge*
1973
- Jim Sponik*
- Frank Steininger*
- George Wadew
- Jerry Womble*
- Rich Wynn
1974
- Paul Darron*
- Ed Hase*
- Elmer L. Jones
- Henry May*
- Jerry Watson, Sr.
1975
- Francis Braun*
- Elmer H. Held, Sr.*
- Kurt L. Koenig*
- Mary Patrick
- James Rhoden
1976
- Gene Blase*
- Bob Davis, Sr.
- Bill Finley
- Ted Vessell
- Gerald Vogelsang*
1977
- Paul Backer*
- Milton Cook
- George Garver*
- Joyce Vessell
- Bob Western*
1978
- Charles A. Davis
- Doris Garver*
- Dorothy May*
- Charles Schremp*
- Jerry E. Shelby
1979
- Marvin Alexander
- Ruth Houser*
- Ferd B. Lang*
- Walter Marquart*
- James Waters*
1980
- Mae Blase*
- C. Robert Edwards*
- John Fields
- Joseph Miller
- Lewis Samm Tidd*
1981
- Edward Brosch*
- Larry Deaton
- Bonnie Gates
- S. Jerry Howe*
1982
- Stephen A. Douglas*
- Robert Tevlin, Jr.
- Robert Trenholm*
- Sharon Wade
- William Zavadil
1983
- Mary Bequette
- James Clark*
- Robert Dearduff*
- Vonnie L. Goodwin*
- John Gibson*
1984
- Frank Bischoff*
- Gerald Gearhart*
- Robert Oberle*
- Janice Zavadil
1985
- John Glick
- Warren Hageman*
- Bob Tevlin, Sr.*
- Doris Weseman*
1986
- Sheryl Bartch
- Lanny Charleville
- Leonard Endicott
- Jane Gartner
1987
- Charles Jones
- Louis Slinkard
- David Stringer, Sr.*
- William Weiss
1988
- Reginald Flecke, Sr.*
- Joan Morvack
- Janice Sides
- David Tannehill
1989
- Donald Barker*
- Randy Habel, Sr.
- Marie Prives*
- G.A. Schaefer*
1990
- Gerald Alt*
- Richard Clouser*
- James Glick*
- Mary Sue Schaefer
1991
- Margaret Habel
- Martin Prtell
- Pamela Steinkamp
- Joe Wisdom
1992
- J. Mike Callahan
- Bobby Griffy
- Michael Pleimann, Sr.
- Joan Smith
1993
- Randall Hetz
- Cheri Riggle
- Gary Stephens*
- Michael Whitener
1994
- Gary Bartch
- Jerry Smith*
- Jean Stephens
- Jerry Tubbs
1995
- Gene Nequette
- George Brand
- David Crump
- Virginia Stringer*
1996
- Sue Denney*
- Debra Dierkes
- Michael Rose
- Sherrill Strayhorn*
1997
- John Costello
- S. Russ Hoefgen
- Barbara Ungerer
1998
- Londa Crump*
- Tom Doyle*
- Leonard Hodges
- Elaine Kock*
1999
- Charles Crull
- Douglas Inman
- Raymond Rider*
- David Westoff
2000
- Cheryl Ecker
- Elmer Held Jr.
- David Kennedy
- Larry Yates
2001
- Shelby Callahan
- Carl Rice
- David Rohlfing
- Kay Strayhorn
2002
- Roy Brooks
- James Chellew
- James Ecker
- John Stephens
2003
- Greg Ferguson
- Nick Michales
- Julia Nicholas
- William R. Polley
2004
- Rhonda Burger
- Robert Sandmeier
- Michael Spink
- Linda Whitener
2005
- Ed Biermann
- Steve Herberts
- Ken Pennington
- Tricia Saputo
2006
- Rick Bopp
- Kathy Bryant
- Mike Canepari
- Kathy Lomax
2007
- Scott Battles
- Judy Hayes
- Kevin Kohne
- Mike Mouser
2008
- Mark Akins
- Dale Bruning
- Daniel Davis
- Robert Stephen
2009
- Christopher Davis
- Theresa A. Roe
2010
- Christy Hufford
- Tom Furrer
- Bob Larson*
- Rich Myers
2011
- Patricia Griffy
- Gary Hartman
- Susan Hartmann
- Bill Ryan*
2012
- Fred Kohut
- Barb Machalek
- Jennifer Laiben
- Kim Rowden
2013
- Brad Bryant
- Stephen M. Henson
- Keith Mueller
- Rev. Mart Thompson
2014
- Dr. Bob Borman
- Mark Ferrell
- Paul Laiben
- Larry Michaels
2015
- Carlois D. Arriaga
- Gergory Mercer
- Bill Newburger
- Tim Rowden
2016
- Steve Fling
- Patrick Howe
- Julie King
- James L. Sander
2017
- Richard Harper
- Steve Meinburg
- Matthew Nollman
- Jim Palmer
2018
- Joseph Hook
- Donna Guifffrida
- Tammy Valencia
- John Machalek
2019
- Reggie Flecke
- Kenny Wolff
- Betty Bopp
2020 (Covid)
2021
- Felicia Haynes
- Charlie Blair
- Gilbert Pfaff Sr.
2022
- Sarah Wolff
2023
- Eric Stewart
- Melissa Trost
- Aaron Bishop
2024
- Christina Buck
- Doug Sickbert
- Harry (Dave) Weiss
2025
- James Klotz
- Scott Allen
- Mike Stephens
From Other Councils or Districts
- Linda Bequette
- Joe Gentile
- Fred Helferstay
- Sandy Helferstay
- George Kunkel
- Donald Sudholt
- Ollie Tiighman
- Michelle Vickery
- Mike Vickery
* Deceased
Helpful Links
Resources / Downloads
- 2025-26 Program Guides
- Youth Application | Adult Application (for adult volunteers and new Venturing and Sea Scouting participants who are 18 but not yet 21)
- Criminal Background Check Form
- Financial Assistance Form
- Missouri Care - Healthy Blue Assistance Form
- Annual Health and Medical Form
- New Cub Scout Leader Guide
- New Parent Orientation Guide
- Unit money-earning application
- Certificate of Insurance – Online Request Form
- Fiscal Policies: Unit Finances & Tax Exemption Status
- Incident Report Form
- Near Miss Incident Form
- Youth Protection & Membership Infraction Reporting
- Scouting's Barriers to Abuse
- Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs
- How to Print Membership Cards
- How to Print Charter Certificates
- Awards and Nomination Forms
- Unit Budget Worksheet
Links
River Trails District Eagle Board Review
The River Trails Eagle Board meets every last Thursday of the month. The board is always looking for new volunteers to serve on Eagle Board. If you are interested serving, please contact Aaron Bishop at (636) 674-9606.
Location for Eagle Board and Life to Eagle Seminars:
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely, MO 63070
All scouts and coaches should direct themselves to the bottom of this page for all downloadable forms for the Eagle Scout process. There are multiple downloads; The first (4)are required for scheduling purposes.
Life-to-Eagle Seminar
2/10/26 6:30pm – 7:30pm Scout, Parents, Scout Master and or Coaches
5/12/26 6:30pm – 7:30pm Scout, Parents, Scout Master and or Coaches
7/14/26 6:30pm – 7:30pm Scout, Parents, Scout Master and or Coaches
10/13/26 6:30pm – 7:30pm Scout, Parents, Scout Master and or Coaches
Please bring, pen and paper and water to drink. Parents and coach are highly encouraged as well.
Life Scouts, coaches, Scoutmasters, and Troop Committee members are strongly encouraged to attend one of these seminars in order to better understand the process of going from Life to Eagle. The seminar is a combined session for adults and future Eagle candidates followed by a break-out session. The 60- to 90-minute seminar includes handouts and a display of past projects. Training is held at Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., Pevely, MO 63070. The dates for Life to Eagle
Eagle Board Meetings
Please note that each Eagle Scouts candidate needs to schedule appointments with the Eagle Board by calling Mr. Bishop at (636) 674-9606. Also to note that the Scout needs to leave his name, return phone number and what Troop they are with. Scouts are encouraged to store the contact number (for Mr. Bishop) in their phones so they know when the call is being returned. It can take up to three days for a return phone call. Currently we are taking up to 9 Scouts per month and that is on a first come first serve basis. All calls must be placed 7 days prior to the Board of Review. To be considered locked into one of the spots the Scout will need to have all of the necessary paperwork and signatures needed for the type of visit they are seeking. All calls and activity are logged to insure the order of eligibility.
Appointments start at 7 p.m. (Be early for your appointment to get checked in)
1/22/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
2/26/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
3/26/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
4/23/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
5/28/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
6/25/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
7/23/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
8/27/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
9/24/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
10/22/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
11/19/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
12/17/26 7:00pm – 9:30pm Scout and Coaches
Parents are welcome to wait in the gym during the review process. Scouts and coaches will be escorted by a board member for their review.
Eagle Materials
Path from Life to Eagle checklist
The Benefiting Organizations Guide to an Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook – Fillable
Eagle Scout Rank Application – Fillable
Guide to Advancement Eagle Scout Section Only
Age Guidelines for Tool Use and Work at Elevations
Letter of Reference Request Form Letter
Additional Downloads
Electronic Eagle Scout Application Procedures
Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project, Information for Project Beneficiaries
The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety
Scholarships For Eagle Scouts
A Parents Guide in the Life to Eagle Process
River Trails District Order Of The Arrow
Click here to be taken to our Order Of The Arrow website.
Lodge Updates
If you want to be an active member in the lodge this year, make sure you pay your dues!
Only $12!
$60 for a Season Pass
Includes: dues, passcodes for the Spring Conclave, Fall reunion, Brotherhood bash, and Winter Fellowship Dinner!
More info: https://shawneelodge.org/register/
Spring Conclave
Date: April 10 - 12, 2026
River Trails District STEM
All NOVA and Supernova requirements have been updated by National. You can find the updated list for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing at the link below: https://www.scouting.org/stem-nova-awards/awards/
- STEM University @ SIUE:
Jan 31st 9am-4pm (registration starts at 8am with opening at 8:30am)
Cub Scout College- Earn the Up and Away NOVA for Wolf-AOL; Lions: Race Time and Gizmos & Gadgets Adventure loops; Tigers: Race Time & Designed by Tiger Adventure loops- Cost: Early bird is $20 per scout and $10 per leader/adult and includes patch, pizza lunch and materials. Register at: https://www.scoutingevent.com/312-SIUEcubsScouts BSA College- Earn up to two STEM merit badges- Cost: Early bird is $20 per scout and $10 per leader/adult; includes patch, pizza lunch, and materials. Register at: https://www.scoutingevent.com/312-StemUSIUE2025
- Pinewood Derby Workshop @ MADE Magic House:
Sat Jan 24 and Sat Jan 31; 9am-10:30 OR 11:00-12:30pm)
Cost is $18 per parent/child team
Register at: https://www.scoutingevent.com/312-MADEPinewood
- STEM Trades/Skills Camp:
Camp May- Beaumont- July 19-25th: Registration link and info coming soon!
- STEM on CAMPUS:
SEMO- May 31-Jun 3
UMSL- Jun 3- Jun 6
EIU- Jun 7-Jun 9
Registration link and info coming soon!
- CAMP NOVA-
Cub World- Beaumont- Jun 22-Jun 26; Registration link and info coming soon!
- STEM Trailer- Rent the STEM trailer for your unit! Cost is $50 for 3 hours; Register at: https://www.campreservation.com/312/Camps/900
River Trails District Venturing
See below for calendar of events
- STL After Dark – Jan 17, 2026
- Taste of Venturing – Mar 27–29, 2026
- Swift’s Big Kickoff – May 30, 2026
- Celebration Dinner – May 17, 2026
- Swift Base Summer Adventures – June & July
- Sea Scout Ball – Sept 12, 2026
- Fall Fun Rally – Sept 25–27, 2026
Registration links coming soon!
River Trails District Past Recipients of the Key Three Award
2000
- David Crump
- Renee Grobe
- Frank Huighe*
- Lorraine Huighe*
2001
- George Garver*
- John Glick
- Gary Hartmann
- Jean Stephens
2002
- Joseph Corio
- Julia Nicholas
- Tricia Saputo
- Larry Yates
2003
- David Westhoff
- Doris Garver*
- Thomas Dunn
- Marty Portell*
2004
- Bill Alexander
- David Kennedy
- Robert Larson*
- Bill Polley
2005
- Susan Alexander
- Rhonda Burger
- Angie Sutton
- Jared White
2006
- Ollie Tilghman
- Scott Battles
- Missy Rudolph
- Tom Furrer
2007
- Jerry Smith*
- Rich Meyers
- Gene Terry*
- Brenda Linville
2008
- Dean Garner*
- Mike Spink
- Steve Herberts
- Christy Hufford
2009
- Cheryl Ecker
- John Costello
- Fr. Ed Nemeth
- Ray Schmidt
2010
- Patricia Griffy
- Dana Blumm
- Mike Canepari
- Thomas Woodland
2011
- Joe Gentile
- Larry Michaels
- Barb Machalek
- Kim Rowden
2012
- Stephen Henson
- Jennifer Laiben
- Mike Mouser
- Rev. Mart Thompson
2013
- Suan Hartmann
- Randy Hetz
- Fred Kohut
- Lou Slinkard
2014
- Jason Alden
- Patrick Howe
- Tim Rowden
- Tammy Valencia
2015
- Fred Helferstay
- Sandy Helferstay
- Paul Laiben
- Keith Mueller
2016
- Rick Bopp
- Jim Chellew
- Bob Francis
- George Kunkel
2017
- Meghan Hurst
- Julie King
- Kevin Kohne
- Jim Palmer
2018
- Donna Guiffrida
- Felicia Haynes
- Wally Lionberger
- Bob Sandmeier
2019
- Don Eplin
- Kim Eplin
- Melissa Trost
2020 (Covid)
2021
- Sarah Wolff
- Eric Stewart
- Chris Klima
- Joe McKee
2022
- Aaron Bishop
- Bill Newburger
- James Klotz
- Joe Kestermont
2023
- Gil Pfaff
- Mike Stephens
- Stacey Watkins
- Lindsay McClymont
2024
- Monica Jennemann
- Joe Jennemann
2025
- Greg Floyd
- Alex Welch
- Mariann Klemme
* Deceased