Hey guys, my name is Collin Huerter and I am proud to serve you as the 2011 Central Region Chief. I hail from Topeka, KS where I have lived my whole life. I am an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor Member, and Founder's Award Recipient of Dzie-Hauk Tonga Lodge in the Jayhawk Area Council.
I serve as Assistant Scout-master for Topeka Troop 9 in which my brothers and I grew up and became Eagle Scouts. I’m also in my third year as a member of the Jayhawk Area Council Executive Board. Before being elected region chief, I served two terms as the C-5B Section Chief, Section C-5A Secretary, two terms as Dzie-Hauk Tonga Lodge Chief, Lodge Vice Chief, and two years as a chapter officer.
I am 19 years old and starting my sophomore year at Kansas State University studying political science, international studies and leadership studies. In my free time I love to play any sport, go to any movie or a game with my friends.
Like all of you, Scouting has given me many incredible opportunities and memories I will never forget. My favorite Scouting experiences would be my times as a staff member at my local council camp, Camp Jayhawk. I worked there for four summers as an aquatics instructor and the OA Coordinator. Being in the beautiful lake during the day and fellowship with my brothers at night was the best way to spend the weeks of my summer; I couldn’t believe I could call it my job.
This year I have been privileged to meet and work with so many incredible Arrowmen from across the country at gatherings, service projects and high adventure bases.
I have experienced so many incredible things and have met so many scouts at every event as well. Having become active in the Order through my lodge ceremonies team, it will be great to see so many passionate Arrowmen honoring the legend of our great Order and displaying incredible talents this week
I can't wait to meet all of you great Scouts, and I hope everyone enjoys the days ahead.
Revised 8/01/2011