2026-2027 FIrecrafter Council

Youth

CouncilChief@Firecrafter.org -  Ben Parker

Ben Parker is the current chief of Firecrafter council. As chief he plans to ___. His favorite Firecrafter rank requirement is ___.

He climbed Firecrafter hill at midsummer ritual in 2021, and received the Minisino honor in 2024. He staffed the Firecrafter area at Ransburg Scout Reservation from 2024-2025, and as a commissioner in 2026. He served as the Ransburg Fire Chief in 2025, as well as the Rising Phoenix Ember vice chief from 2022-2023 and the chief from 2023-2024. He was the previous council vice-chief, and before that he was the council secretary.

The duty of the council chief: Presides of all meetings of the firecrafter council, council committee, and council executive committee, appoints committees necessary to conduct the business of Firecrafter, ensures the tasks of other council officers are properly coordinated, and conducts the elections of Firecrafter council officers. For a complete list of duties, see the by-laws.

CouncilViceChief@Firecrafter.org - Clara Baskin

Clara Baskin is the current vice chief of Firecrafter council. As vice chief she plans to work with camp chiefs to start new fellowship events, as well as to continue working on the lone troop and flame programs. Her favorite Firecrafter rank requirement is the campfire program.

She climbed Firecrafter hill in 2023, and received the Minisino honor in 2025. She worked at Camp Belzer in 2023 and Ransburg Scout Reservation from 2024-2026 at the STEM area, directing it in 2026. She served as the Currahee ember secretary from 2024-2024, as well as many ritual positions, such as STG and ACTG of operations.

The duty of the council vice-chief: Acts as chief in the chief's absense, assist the chief in the chief's duties, and coordinates & assists with with all summer camp related activities. For a complete list of duties, see the by-laws.

CouncilSecretary@Firecrafter.org - Casper Sumner

Casper Sumner is the current secretary of Firecrafter council. As Secretary he plans to ___. His favorite Firecrafter rank requirement is  ___. 

He climbed Firecrafter hill in 2023, and received the Minisino honor in 2026. He staffed the communications at Ransburg Scout Reservation from 2023-2026, directing the area in 2025 and 2026. He served as the Ransburg Chief in 2026.

The duty of the council secretary: Keep minutes for meetings of the council committee and executive council committee, manage communications and registrations, and maintains this website. For a complete list of duties, see the by-laws.

CouncilTreasurer@Firecrafter.org - Henry Pell

Henry Pell is the current treasurer of Firecrafter council. As Treasurer he plans to keep the budget balanced and make cool new Firecrafter merch.. His favorite Firecrafter rank requirement is the campfire program.

He climbed Firecrafter hill in  2023. He staffed the aquatics area at Ransburg Scout Reservation from 2024-2026.

The duty of the council treasurer: Manages and reviews funds and records of funds in collaboration with the alumni treasurer, and manages materials for distribution to events. For a complete list of duties, see the by-laws.

Alumni

CouncilAdvisor@Firecrafter.org - Eric Thomas

The duty of the council advisor: Advises and counsels the youth officers of council, arranges for training of the council committee, and apoints associate avisors as necessary. For a complete list of duties, see the by-laws.

AlumniPresident@Firecrafter.org - Jeff Parker

AlumniVicePresident@Firecrafter.org - Liz van Hoose

AlumniSecretary@Firecrafter.org - Devin Lintzenich

AlumniTreasurer@Firecrafter.org - Joe Fenimore