Aquila District Key 3 Positions:

John Burrage

Raised in Ellensburg, WA
Moved to Bellevue - 1966. Graduated from Bellevue High School - 1969
Served in the US Naval Reserves from 1969-1979
Graduated from Bellevue CC - 1976
Graduated from Univ. Wash. - 1985
Married to Jeanette since 1987
Two sons, Sean and Chris - both Eagles
Chris currently serves in the U.S. Marines
Active in Aquila District scouting for 12 years. Served as Cubmaster in Pack 398 (4 years), ASM and Scoutmaster in Troop 398 (8 years), Unit Commissioner (7 years), and FOS Chairman (1 year). (Learning to say "No" is difficult!)
Woodbadge Trained 2004
Silver Beaver Recipient – 2007
President, Aaire Particle Control since 1989
Member Burien Elks since 1981. PER 1994
Wash. Jaycees ? Past State President - 1984
Past DeMolay Advisor - Bellevue Chapter and Ernie Pyle Mem. Chapter on Okinawa
Enjoys camping, cooking, canoeing, and cycling
Ridden in STP 5 times, RSVP 2 times, Amer. Lung Assoc. Trek Tri-Island 3 times and now on staff 3rd year - 2009

Dan Dickey

Born in Amarillo, Texas
Moved to Washington in 1966. Graduated from Tumwater High School 1975
Attended Centralia CC, Washington State University & Phoenix Institute of Technology focusing in Architecture
Married to Colleen since 1982
Two Sons, Doug and Phil -- both Eagle Scouts
Doug is finishing masters at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (Pilot Stuff)
Phil is currently attending Washington State University (Communications)
Active adult with Cub/Boy Scouts since 1993
Active with Troop 282 in West Seattle since 1995,serving as Committee member, ASM & SM
Woodbadge Trained in 1997
Silver Beaver recipient 2009
Worked in the Reinforcing Steel Industry as Steel Detailer and Engineering Manager for 25+ years
Self employed Steel Detailer for 5 years
Currently working as Estimator for American Construction, Marine Construction
Hobbies include Woodworking and Stained Glass, Golfing, Hiking, Camping

Dan Gelis

Grew up in Kingston, Graduated from North Kitsap High School in 2001
Joined Scouting as a Tiger Cub, Pack 111 in 1989
Was a member of Troop 1555, served as Senior Patrol Leader two years
Earned Eagle Scout in 2000
Staffed at Camp Parsons for 10 summers, served as Ecology Director, CIT Director, and three years as Program Director
Elected Camp Staff Member of the Year, 2001
B.A. Political Science, Tulane University
Woodbadge trained 2008
Camp Director of Camp Pigott summers 2009-2010