The Portage Creek District represents the communities surrounding the LaGrange Scout Shop and Service Center. Our district is known for its collaborations with local businesses and organizations that provide unique opportunities for our scouts. A few examples are our Vulcan Quarry Event, Cook County Adventure Day, and the Portage Creek First Aid Meet.
Argo, Bedford Park, Bellwood, Berwyn, Bridgeview, Broadview, Brookfield, Cicero, Countryside, Forest Park, Forest View, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, LaGrange, LaGrange Highlands, LaGrange Park, Lyons, Maywood, McCook, Melrose Park, Northlake, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, Riverside, Stickney, Stone Park, Summit, Westchester, Western Springs
Vice-Chair Program
Bill Howard
fandb90@att.net
Advancement
Tom Wetzel
twetzel@wetzelassoc.com
Camp Promotions Cub Scouts
Rob Koncel
robkoncel@sbcglobal.net
Camp Promotions Scouts BSA
Ken Knasiak
Communication Chair
Ryan Wright
portagecreekcommunications
@gmail.com
Conservation
Rich Weldge
richardwelge@sbcglobal.net
Health & Safety
John Biek
jbiek@nge.com
Membership
Michael Carioscio
mcarioscio@gmail.com
Nominating
Jim Honan
jhonan8236@gmail.com
David Lentz
davidlentz822@att.net
Order of the Arrow Chapter Advisor
Ryan Wright
ryan.einar.wright@gmail.com
Program/Activities
Mike Mikulski
mikemikulski99@comcast.net
Service Hours Coordinator
Linda Baran
troopmom15@gmail.com
Special Needs / Diversity
Bill Howard
fandb90@att.net
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Kandiah Kanagandram
kkanagandram@gmail.com
District Training Chair
Ken Wiese
708-860-0584
Plymouth Place
315 N. La Grange Rd,
La Grange Park, IL 60526
