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August/September 2014 Edition
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AREA 7 VENTURING NEWSLETTER WELCOME TO THE AREA AREA ADVISOR We are pleased to announce that effective June 1st, Rachel Zahrobsky has replaced Kris Zahrobsky, as the Central Region Area 7 Venturing Chair/Advisor. Kris has served as the Area 7 Venturing Advisor for twelve years, and was asked to become the Central Region Venturing Advisor, which he took over the position effective June 1st. Rachel is from Des Plaines Valley Council in LaGrange, IL. She brings years of proven leadership and communication skills to the Area-level of Venturing. As a youth, Rachel was involved in Girl Scouts, which began her foundation for being a leader. She was also very much involved and held numerous leadership roles as a collegiate member of Sigma Kappa Sorority (Beta Nu). There she was involved in many philanthropic activities and was on the executive board throughout her 4 years. Serving as the Area 7 Venturing Associate Advisor of Communication since 2012, Rachel has extensive experience in newsletter creation and social media, as well as working with youth. Beginning her role as Area 7 Venturing Chair/Advisor, she is excited to start this next part of her scouting journey, and wants to make sure that the youth are always having fun. As a dedicated leader, Rachel will always ensure that the youth never fail in anything that they want to accomplish. Away from Scouting, Rachel attends Lewis University, completing a degree in Sports Management with a Business Administration minor. She also helps out at her former high school every spring as an assistant coach to all levels of Badminton teams. In her free time, Rachel enjoys traveling, haunted houses, shopping, playing sports, spending time with family & friends, reading, and watching sports, especially her beloved Chicago Blackhawks. Please join us in welcoming Rachel as the new Area Advisor!
ASSOCIATE ADVISOR OF COMMUNICATION Replacing Rachel Zahrobsky as an Associate Advisor is Andrew Swibes. He is from Calumet Council in Munster, IN and will be the Area 7 Venturing Associate Advisor of Communication. He has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America and the Order of the Arrow for more than 10 years. He currently lives in Calumet City, IL. Andrew earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2010 and is a Vigil Honor Member. He is a Founders Award recipient in the Order of the Arrow, a James E. West recipient, as well as earning the Venturing Bronze Award. Andrew has also received the Area Venturing Leadership Award for his time served as a youth on the Area committee. Serving for the past two years as an Area 7 Committee member, both as a youth as an adult. Andrew has been a great asset to the area team and will continue to be as he begins his new position. In his free time, Andy enjoys working on cars, camping, hiking, hanging out with friends & family, and watching sports. Please join us in welcoming Andrew Swibes as the new Associate Advisor!
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