Early in the year is a great time to reflect on the past year and revisit our current strategic plan after one year of execution.  The JVC Key 3 have selected a date in February between Klondike Derbies for an Executive Board retreat. The Susquehanna Council Executive Board has accepted our invitation to co-locate their retreat here and join in collaborative discussions.  Commissioners from both councils will gather for a Commissioners Conference in the afternoon after joining for lunch.

This is also an opportunity for new board member candidates being nominated for acceptance at the late February Annual Meeting to come up to speed on current topics, understand expectations and commit to serving as a board member.

The agenda outline is below. We plan to provide read-ahead material from JVC committees and board members.  The registration fee covers a continental breakfast, lunch, and hot and cold beverages throughout the day. Weekend lodging in the Kriner Lodge is available for participants.

We look forward to our collective discussions.

Yours in Scouting,

Rick Marboe                                   Jay Zimmerman                             Jeff Pickett

Council President                       Council Commissioner              Scout Executive/CEO

 Executive Boards Retreat

Juniata Valley Council & Susquehanna Council

February 7, 2026 at Kriner Lodge, 7 Mountains Scout Camp

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

7:30 – 8:00 – Gathering and Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 8:20 - Introductions and Overview

8:20 – 9:50 – Effective Executive Boards – Rick Bausher, CST12 Leadership and Governance Lead

• E Pluribus Unum – “From strong individuals to a Performing Board” – Board training
• Review of financial reporting and fiduciary duties
• Setting strategy and developing resources
• National Council Driven Governance updates          
• United for Sustainability: Councils Supporting Councils:Building Financial Strength Through Partnership and Action
• National service initiative - Impact365!  Partnership with America250
• Membership development strategies
• Philanthropy development strategies

9:50-10:00 Break

10:00-11:45 – Council Breakout Sessions – Kate Hastings and Rick Marboe

11:45 – 12:15 – Review, Close out, What next?

12:15 -1:00    Lunch Break

1:00 – 4:00   Afternoon Session Options:

Commissioner Conference (Separate breakout by Kay Trick and Jay Zimmerman)

Executive Board member training (online and discussion – STEM lab laptops will be available)   Remaining 83 minutes of the online curriculum will be covered.

Continued council collaboration discussions (may cluster into operations groups like training and camping)