Indian Summer 2011 - Meet Western Region Chief Joe Garcia

Order of the Arrow

Thursday August 4, 2011

Boy Scouts of America

Meet Western Region Chief Joe Garcia

Hey fellow brothers! My name is Joe Garcia, and I hail from San Diego, California where I have lived my whole life. I have been active in Scouting since I was very young beginning Cub Scouts as a Tiger Cub in the San Diego Imperial Council. I earned the Arrow of Light before joining Troop 51.

After I was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, I soon found myself serving in leadership positions ranging from lodge treasurer to lodge chief. I also served as section vice chief before becoming the section chief of W4S. In December, 2010, I was elected to serve as the Western Region Chief.

In addition to the Boy Scout program, I also enjoy the Venturing program where I am proud to say I have earned my Ranger and Silver Award. I am currently finishing my Quartermaster Award, which is part of the Sea Scout program.

Outside of Scouting I am a student at San Diego State University and planning to major in Marketing and Political Science. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, sailing, long walks on the beach, shooting shotguns, and scaling the large rock faces of the Sierra Nevada barefoot with no ropes.

If you would like to get to know more about me and the Western Region, just come find me and I'll tell you why WEST IS BEST!

Revised 8/04/2011