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Coleman D. Ross

Service to Volunteer Organizations

In addition to my service to my profession, I have also been active in the community, principally with the Boy Scouts of America and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, my alma mater.  Selected examples of volunteer service follow:

Boy Scouts of America

A Scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. — Boy Scout Law

On my honor I will do my best -- To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. — Boy Scout Oath

I began my volunteer service with the Boy Scouts in 1977, soon after our relocation to Hartford and also as our three sons were entering Cub Scouts. Over the next 31 years, I served in leadership positions with the Hartford-based Connecticut Rivers Council and its predecessor, Long Rivers Council, as well as with national, regional, and local organizations.

	National Council Finance Support Committee, 2008 – present Boy Scout Handbook Task Force, 2006 – present
	Northeast Region Board of Directors, 1988 – present Vice President, Finance, 2004 – 2007 Vice President, Endowment, 2002 – 2004 Vice President, Program, 1993 – 1996 Area President – New England, 1988 – 1991
	Connecticut Rivers Council Board of Directors / Trustees, 1978 – present Trustee for Endowment, 1999 – 2007 President, 1985 – 1988 Commissioner, 1983 – 1985
	Greater New York Councils Board of Directors / Trustees, 1994 – 2004 Vice President, Exploring, 1994 – 1995
	Simsbury, Connecticut Scout Troops Committee Member, Troop 94, 1983 – 1988 Committee Chairman, Troop 174, 1978 – 1983 Chartered Organization Representative, First Church of Christ (Troop 76), 1981 – 1983

In addition to the Regional and Council leadership positions that I have held, I have also enjoyed several challenging and inspiring outdoor Scouting experiences, including National and World Jamborees and Philmont and Maine High Adventure treks.

	National and World Scout Jamborees National Scout Jamboree, Fredricksburg, Virginia     Special Guest Reception staff, 2001     Northeast Region Director of Support, 1993 World Scout Jamboree, The Netherlands, 1995     Northeast Region Chairman and Contingent Leader
	High Adventure Treks Philmont High Adventure, New Mexico     Greater New York Councils Contingent Leader, 1996 Maine High Adventure     Troop 174 Contingent Leader, 1982
	National High Adventure Base Visitation Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico     National Visitation Team, 2008

 

In 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.  In 2006 I was appointed to a national council task force to develop the 12th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook, which will be published in the BSA’s centennial year.  The handbook has been the official manual of the Boy Scouts of America since the first edition was published in 1911; the upcoming edition will address traditional topics such as camping, first aid, and hiking, as well as personal development and the internet.

The University of North Carolina

Rams Club Board of Advisors, 2008 – present UNC Board of Visitors, 2001 – 2005 UNC Delegate to the Inauguration of Trinity College's President,      James F. Jones, Jr., October 17, 2004

 

Other Volunteer Service

McLean Foundation Board of Directors Investment Committee 2002 – 2006	Asylum Hill Congregational Church Investment Committee 2004 – 2006
United Way of the Capital Area Campaign Cabinet and Professional Division Chairman, 1984	The Hartford Club Board of Governors 1977 – 1982