Welcome to the Bay Area Council...
One of the most important documents in the history of Galveston and Brazoria counties is preserved not in a museum or a library but in the Galveston Island headquarters of the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Dated March 28, 1919, the document is a report from the Galveston Rotary Club to its officers and members with a recommendation to form a Boy Scout Movement in Galveston.
The three-page document still survives to this day and is now commonly referred to as the Bay Area Council's "charter letter." As early as 1920, the Daily News, the oldest newspaper in Texas, carried a regular column called "The Scout Roundup."
On August 14, 1962, Mrs. Mary Moody Northen donated a check for $100,000 to the Bay Area Council to build the Council's new headquarters (where we are still housed today.) She made the donation in honor of her late husband, Edwin C. Northen, a longtime Scouter who was active in the Council.
Today, the Bay Area Council serves more than 6,000 youth through the leadership of more than 2,000 adult volunteers.
Who We Serve
+ 6,132 local youth members
+ 2,177 local adult leaders
+ Nearly 164 packs, troops and crews
+ More than 52 Chartered Organization
Contact...
Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Council #574
3020 53rd Street, Galveston, TX 77551
Phone: 409-744-5206
Free: 877-659-3879
Fax: 409-744-7850
Scout Office Hours: Monday thru Friday ~ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Scout Shop Hours: Monday thru Friday ~ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2nd Saturday of every month: August thru April ~ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Chuck Herrera - Scout Executive
Email: chuck.herrera@scouting.org
Phone: 409-744-5206 ext. 2802
281-683-6262 (Cell)
Eric Steele - Program Development & Properties Director
BAC debut: 2010
Hometown: Punxsutawney, PA
College: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Coolest Desk Item: Legos
Favorite Movie: Animal House
Favorite TV Show: ESPN's College Football Game Day
Favorite Band: The Beatles
Favorite Scouting Moment: Giving my Eagle Scout Award to my Grandfather, because he fell a merit badge short of earning his own to join the Navy in World War 2.
About Me: I enjoy the outdoors, just about anything on the water, Penn State football, Detroit Red Wing hockey, traveling, cooking, history, and spending time with my very stubborn and lazy basset hound, Penny Lane.
Email: eric.steele@scouting.org
Phone: 409-744-5206 ext. 2807
Lisa Stegman - Field Director
BAC debut: 2007
Hometown: South Florida
College: Maryland Institute College of Art
Coolest Desk Item: A "pink bling" rhinestone pocket knife
Favorite Movie: Romance of course...
Favorite TV Show: Camp Lazlo (Can I earn a badge for this?)
Favorite Band: Just about any Classic Rock and 80's, but NO country
Favorite Scouting Moment: Those quiet times when I am with my boys at camp just being a mom
About Me: I am a sun lizard that loves the sand and water that goes from stilettos to boots in a blink of an eye! Give me a good book and a quiet comfy spot to curl up on and I am content.
Email: lisa.stegman@scouting.org
Phone: 832-385-5217
William Anderson - Coastal District Executive
BAC debut: 2014
Hometown: Hesperia, MI
College: Colorado State University
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Favorite Movie: Back to the Future Trilogy
Favorite TV Show: Cheers
Favorite Band: Elvis
Favorite Scouting Moment: Backpacking in Isle Royale National Park
About Me: I grew up in a very small town and spent all of my time outdoors, and it has remained my passion till this day. I enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, competitive shooting, off-roading, reading, church and sports. I have a degree in Natural Resources Recreation and Tourism which has a lot of emphasis on outdoor & environmental education and youth mentorship.
Email: william.anderson@scouting.org
Phone: 281-409-4177
Rebecca Stephenson - Northern Star District Executive
BAC debut: 2014
Hometown: Pearland
College: Texas A&M
Coolest Desk Item: Maroon giant Clothespin (Gig 'em Aggies!)
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings
Favorite TV Show: Sherlock
Favorite Band: Miranda Lambert
Favorite Scouting Moment: OA Ordeal
About Me: I grew up jealous of my two brothers who are boy scouts, so I embraced the life as soon as I could. You might know me from the Horse Program and Camp Karankawa, as I have staffed the last several fall and winter camps there.
Email: rebecca.stephenson@scouting.org
Phone: 281-330-7021
Aaron Christopher - Cradle of Texas District Executive
BAC debut: 2014
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Email: aaron.christopher@scouting.org
Phone: 409-750-3657
Ryan Mullis - Thunderbird District Executive
BAC debut: 2014
Hometown: San Leon
Coolest Desk Item: 2005 Camp K Summer Camp Staff Metal Mug
Favorite Movie: The Hobbit
Favorite TV Show: The Big Bang Theory
Favorite Band: Lynard Skynard
Favorite Scouting Moment: Receiving Eagle
About Me: Grew up in Bay Area Council, received Eagle and Vigil Honor in BAC. Degree in Forest Recreation Management with emphasis on Forest Resource Management. Participated in Driving Jacks Safe Ride program at SFA as well as Outdoor Pursuits and Climbing Jacks. Grew up with a passion for the outdoors, camping, and being on the water.
Email: ryan.mullis@scouting.org
Phone: 832-385-8438
Dionicio "Dio" Gonzalez - Scout Assistant Coordinator
BAC debut: 2012
Hometown: Galveston
Coolest Desk Item: Desk? What desk lol. I guess it will be my laptop
Favorite Movie: To many to mention
Favorite TV Show: Pawn Stars, South Park
Favorite Band: Anything with a good beat
Favorite Scouting Moment: Wood Badge so far
About Me: I am an outgoing person that loves to have fun. I am here to make a positive impact through scouting.
Email: dionicio.gonzalez@scouting.org
Phone: 409-392-3085
SUPPORT STAFF
Tina Brendle - Office manager / Executive Administrator Assistant
BAC debut: 2007
Hometown: Reading, Pa
College: College? I still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up!
Coolest Desk Item: My shoe...which I throw at co-workers when they make me mad. (Don’t worry, it’s a squishy stress relief shoe)
Favorite Movie: Silence of the Lambs, Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Castle, Suits, Criminal Minds, Scandal
Favorite Band: Pretty much anything but Rap
Favorite Scouting Moment: When I get to hear Scouts tell us why they received a Heroism Award
About Me: I'm an open book and I'd rather have you ask me a question, then volunteer information you don’t care to know...so ask away!
Email: tina.brendle@scouting.org
Phone: 409-744-5206 ext. 2800
Pam Frisbee - Registrar
BAC debut: 2007
Hometown: Arlinton Heights, IL
College: University of Iowa (Go Hawks!)
Coolest Desk Item: Fan
Favorite Movie: Hellfighters, Sound of Music
Favorite TV Show: Grays Anatomy, Body of Proof
Favorite Band: All country bands
Favorite Scouting Moment: When both of my sons made Eagle Scout
About Me: I love to read and spend time with my children and grandchildren. In the summer, on weekends, you will find me on our boat with my husband and whoever else shows up.
Email: pam.frisbee@scouting.org
Phone: 409-744-5206 ext. 2804
Diandra Ongso - Accountant
BAC debut: 2007
Hometown: Indonesia
College: Bina Nusantara University (Indonesia)
Coolest Desk Item: PC, radio & family pictures
Favorite Movie: Any true story-based movie
Favorite TV Show: Lifetime Channel movies
Favorite Band: U2, Norah Jones, Michael Buble
Favorite Scouting Moment: When I joined BAC
About Me: Love my family, photography and traveling.
Email: diandra.ongso@scouting.org
Phone: 409-744-5206 ext. 2803
Alma Biagas - Scout Shop Clerk
BAC debut: 2008
Hometown: Hitchcock, TX
College: COM - Clerical Arts School
Coolest Desk Item: Clock radio
Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball
Favorite TV Show: Soap Operas
Favorite Band: Atlantic Starr
Favorite Scouting Moment: People watching during Scouting on the Boardwalk in Kemah, TX
About Me: I'm easy to get along with. I'm witty and cheerful, and it takes a lot to make me mad. I enjoy people and family.
Email: alma.biagas@scouting.org
Phone: 409-744-5206 ext. 2801
Sonya Harvey - Webmaster
BAC debut: 2013
Hometown: Redding, CA
College: UTSA
Coolest Desk Item: Sunglasses
Favorite Movie: Cool Hand Luke
Favorite TV Show: Doomsday Preppers
Favorite Band: Johnny Cash, The Clash
Favorite Scouting Moment: Making the staff fill out these bios so you can have a laugh
About Me: Love the outdoors, farmers markets, guitar picking, and guitar picking around campfires.
Email: sonya.harvey@scouting.org
Phone: 409-744-5206
CAMP KARANKAWA
Dianna Marsh - Camp Director
BAC debut: 2012
Hometown: Medford, MA
College: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Coolest Desk Item: My solar flower moving thingy
Favorite Movie: I have a few, but I think I'll have to go Robin Hood (The one with Kevin Costner).
Favorite TV Show: Duck Dynasty
Favorite Band: Don't have one but I love original scores from movies
Favorite Scouting Moment: When one of my staff members (17 years-old) for summer camp told me I taught him how to swim when he was in cub scouts and came to the day camp that I was the Aquatics Director for.
About Me: I moved to Texas in September with my boy, Bean (2 year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi), and my two bunnies, one named Bun Bun and the other Opie. Geoff, my husband, moved down in September with my big girl, Letzty (4 year-old hound mix). We have enjoyed our time here so far meeting new people and getting used to the weather, but I miss the mountains and snow back home. I am very fortunate to have a loving, supporting husband who lets me come to camp every day and most weekends for my awesome job.
Email: dianna.marsh@scouting.org
Phone: 979-345-3964
PJ Brown - Camp Ranger
BAC debut: 2012
Hometown: Bay City, Texas
College: Texas A&M University, Brazosport College
Coolest Desk Item: The view, since my chair is a tractor seat
Favorite Movie: Too many to narrow it down... pretty much if there's a lot of shooting, or gratuitous violence, or if it's just really, really funny, I'm a fan.
Favorite TV Show: Doctor Who
Favorite Band: Cross Canadian Ragweed, but I'm listening to a lot of Max Stalling right now.
Favorite Scouting Moment: When we rangers did our campfire skit at National Camp School...Priceless.
About Me: I'm fortunate enough to live at Camp Karankawa with my wife and two small children. It's the backyard I always wanted when I was growing up, and I think my children will benefit greatly from the camp and the Scouting experience.
Email: peterj.brown@scouting.org
Phone: 979-345-3964
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