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Southern Illinois Scouting is organized into two districts, Big Muddy and Egyptian, but our leadership functions as one unified district committee. This joint approach reflects the way our communities actually operate. Families, volunteers, and units often overlap across county lines, and our resources and opportunities are strongest when they are shared. By working as a single committee, we reduce duplication, strengthen communication, and ensure that every unit in Southern Illinois receives consistent support.
The district committee serves as the leadership body that guides the growth and quality of Scouting in our region. Committee members focus on membership development, unit service, program planning, advancement, training, fundraising, and community partnerships. They coordinate events, support volunteers, and help units deliver a meaningful Scouting experience. Operating jointly allows us to pool the talents of volunteers from both districts, align our priorities, and create a stronger and more resilient Scouting structure for every youth and family we serve.
Big Muddy & Egyptian Joint District Key 3
Dr. Kirk Overstreet
Big Muddy & Egyptian District Chair
John A. Logan College President
Big Muddy District Leadership
Big Muddy District Leadership
Big Muddy Communications Chair Steve Buhman sbuhman@siu.edu
Big Muddy Membership Chair Trina Thomas trina.carbondale.scouts@gmail.com
Big Muddy Advancement Chair (Interim) Bobbie Banks bjbanks4@gmail.com
Big Muddy Eagle Board Chair Susan Walch-Pimentel susan.mwp@gmail.com
Big Muddy Activities and Civic Service Chair Shawn Rehmer rehmer6@yahoo.com
Big Muddy STEM Chair Gary Kinsel gkinsel@chem.siu.edu
Big Muddy Venturing/Sea Scout Activities Advisor Dane Grammer drgrammer86@gmail.com
Big Muddy Camping and Outdoor Programs Chair Jonathan Cohen jmcohen175@gmail.com
Big Muddy Pine Ridge Quartermaster Corp Representative Brian Gorecki briangorecki58@gmail.com
Order of the Arrow - Wundchenneu Ney-A-Ti Chapter Adviser Ronald Stanton radiocopper@yahoo.com
Big Muddy Training & Outdoor Ethics Chair Jennifer Morgan jenjmorgan74@gmail.com
Southern Illinois Popcorn Campaign Chair Corinne Brevik corinne.brevik@gmail.com
Big Muddy District Committee Members-At-Large:
Scott Satterlee
Andrew Mifflin
Stanley Palmer
Kimbra Schneider
Egyptian District Leadership
Egyptian District Leadership
Big Muddy Communications Chair Steve Buhman sbuhman@siu.edu
Egyptian Membership Chair Jared Kirschbaum cartervillepack77@gmail.com
Egyptian Exploring Membership Chair Joe Frick jfrick02@gmail.com
Egyptian Advancement Chair Bobbie Banks bjbanks4@gmail.com
Egyptian Eagle Board Chair Kyle Lake kylelake@siu.edu
Egyptian Activities and Civic Service Chair Kathleen Gaare-Wiese kgaarewiese@gmail.com
Egyptian STEM & Outdoor Ethics Chair Wesley Calvert wesleyccalvert@gmail.com
Egyptian Camping and Outdoor Programs Chair Chris Webb smtroop156@gmail.com
Pine Ridge Quartermaster Corp Chair Chuck Wiese cwwiese@yahoo.com
Order of the Arrow - Egyptian Ney-A-Ti Chapter Adviser Shawn Banks mrshawnbanks@gmail.com
Egyptian Training Chair Jon Bain jon.bain.bsa@outlook.com
Southern Illinois Popcorn Campaign Chair Corinne Brevik corinne.brevik@gmail.com
Egyptian District Committee Members-At-Large:
Brittany Kamper
Debbie South
Tim Kirschbaum
Mark Beyke
Larry Sanders
Doug Hancock
Judy Courter
Bob DuClos
Christy Walter
Our Strategic Plan
The Southern Illinois District Committee has developed a unified strategic plan that guides how Big Muddy and Egyptian Districts work together to strengthen Scouting across our region. This plan outlines our shared priorities, the outcomes we aim to achieve, and the systems we are building to support every unit, volunteer, and family. It provides a clear roadmap for membership growth, program quality, volunteer support, fundraising, and community engagement.
Our strategic plan exists to bring focus and alignment to our work. It defines what success looks like, identifies the key initiatives that will move us forward, and establishes measurable results that help us track progress. By operating from one coordinated plan, our combined district leadership can reduce duplication, improve communication, and ensure that every Scout in Southern Illinois benefits from consistent, high‑quality support.
This plan is a living document. It reflects our commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Most importantly, it centers our mission: to deliver a meaningful Scouting experience that helps young people grow in character, leadership, and service.
View the Greater St. Louis Area Scouting Strategic Plan here: https://stlbsa.org/strategic-plan/
Scouting is only successful because of our dedicated volunteers. From our Den Leaders and Committee members, to Scoutmasters, Event Chairs, District staff, and countless more, We Need You, to keep our program going.
Fill out our volunteer form here, or reach out to our District Executive to learn more about how you can be involved!
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