Golden Empire Council – Staff Changes

Meet our new Director of Camps and Properties, Laura Lovell. Laura and her family are originally from Georgia and are relocating to take on this exciting opportunity beginning June 12th. Laura has most recently served as the Camping Director at Lawhorn Scouting Base in the , Griffin, GA and is a long-term volunteer before joining the professional ranks of the Boy Scouts. Laura’s background includes real estate bookkeeping and property development management, so the prospect of developing the NorCal Adventure Area is a perfect match of her experience and passion for all things camping in Boy Scouts.

Laura is moving to the NorCal Adventure Area with her children, son Charlie (Life Scout), son Richard (Star Scout), and daughter, Paula Jean. The family is completely dedicated to the scouting movement with the boys both being very active in their scout units and summer camp programs. Charlie and Richard are also members of a Brotherhood ceremony team for their current lodge. Charlie is the Vice Chief of Ceremonies and looking forward to finishing his term and both Scouts are looking forward to joining the Amangi Nacha Lodge and a local troop. Paula Jean has been attending Boy Scout meetings since she was 6 months old and is anxious to turn 14 to join .

Laura’s scout resume covers many different areas as she was always willing to serve where needed. From Cub Scout Day Camp Director, Wood Badge Staff, Summer Camp Director, National Camp School Staff, Shooting Sports Committee Chair and more! There isn't much she has not experienced in Scouting. She has been awarded the Silver Beaver and Vigil Honor and is amazed at how Scouting has changed her life while helping to develop the strong character traits she wants to share with her children.

“My family is looking forward to this opportunity and I am excited to dive right in to summer camp programs at Camp Lassen and Camp Winton. The properties look amazing; the programs are strong and I know I am joining a great team! I look forward to meeting everyone soon and strengthening the great programs of the Golden Empire Council.”