Quivira Council of Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. — The Scouting program has been an integral part of the State of Kansas since the organization’s founding in 1918. Scouting today thrives throughout 49 counties in Southcentral and Southwest Kansas through units served by both the Quivira Council and the Santa Fe Trail Council.
Quivira and Santa Fe Trail have always had a neighborly relationship. Helping one another and working together towards the shared goal of improving the Scouting experiences for Southern Kansas youth. When formal discussions began regarding merging the two councils, both Council Executive Boards believed that this merger would fortify and unify Scouting in Kansas, ensuring a more resilient, interconnected, and promising future.
Council President, Roger Darrow, “By merging the distinct strengths of each council into a single, cohesive organization, our Scouts and leaders will gain the advantages of enhanced and unified volunteer support, streamlined administrative functions, expanded professional staffing, efficient business management, and improved programming and facilities for our Scouting families. This endeavor will position Scouting in Southern Kansas for greater success in the years ahead.
Sept. 14, 2023, Santa Fe Trail voting members voted to become part of Quivira Council. Oct. 18, 2023, at 6 p.m. it was voted overwhelmingly to accept Santa Fe Trail as a district of Quivira Council with an effective date of Nov. 1, 2023.
Scout Executive, Brian Nastase, “Together, we will provide an unparalleled Scouting experience for our members during this transition and beyond. We are excited about the future of Scouting in the Southcentral and Southwest Kansas communities.
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