New Island Director

Calistro Reyes

New Island Director for Northern Mariana Islands

The Aloha Council, BSA welcomed a new Island Director for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Calistro Reyes began working for the Aloha Council on July 20, 2009.

Calistro Reyes brings a lot of experience to Scouting. Prior to his retirement in 1996, Calistro worked for the Depart of Social Affairs as the Scouting Coordinator for Saipan. He served in that position for 16 years.

Calistro’s experience will be a great benefit to Scouting in CNMI. Since taking on the position he has helped organize a new unit, and a summer camp at Paupau Beach.

Scout Camp: Yap

The Scouts of Yap enjoyed their first summer camp experience in three years.

Scouts of Yap enjoy their new uniforms

Instruction on the Scouting method of starting fire

Scouts learn a new skill... their first time watercoloring

Scout instruction on Personal Safety

Enjoying a campfire with a visiting Venturer from Hawaii

Instruction in the basics of orienteering

Scout Camp: Palau

Scouts campout in the Republic of Palau