James (Jim) H. Moss

Thank you to Earl van Kirk, Jr., Eagle Scout & My Scoutmaster

Jim Moss learned to read by reading Boy’s Life. At age 7 he enrolled in the Cub Scouts, moved on to Boy Scouting and with the help of parents and Earl van Kirk Jr. became an Eagle Scout. He was the Lodge Vice Chief, Regional Vice Chief of the OA and a Vigil member and attended three National OA Conferences as a youth.

That lifelong love of the outdoors continued through 11 years of working at BSA Summer Camps, a degree in Environmental Interpretation and a career in the law specializing in Outdoor Recreation. His first job after college was as a District Executive for the BSA in Wheeling WV.

Jim has worked on staff of two National Jamborees, attended two Philmont treks, staffed five National Law Enforcement Exploring Conferences, one National Exploring Conference, a BSA SAR conference staff, and held most of the volunteer positions in Scouting and Exploring.

Jim was the DAC Exploring Officine’s Association Advisor from 1987 to 1992 and received the District Award of Merit from the Exploring Division for his work. In 2017 he received the District Award of Merit from the Timberline District.

Jim is the son of an Eagle Scout, the brother of an Eagle Scout and the uncle to an Eagle Scout as well as the son of two Wood badgers and two Silver Beavers and a DES.

Jim is an attorney in Littleton and the author of five books and contributed to the BSA Fieldbook.

He currently is the serving on the Board of Directors of the Denver Area Council, BSA and is serving as Council Youth Protection Chairman and on the 2019 Council Camporee Executive Committee.

National Council

Contributor Risk Management Chapter BSA Fieldbook

Greater Colorado Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • 2023 BSA National Camping School Climbing Director
  • 2018 Silver Beaver, Denver Area Council, Denver Area Council, BSA
  • 2017 – Recipient District Award of Merit, Timberline District, DAC, BSA
  • 2016 Western Region: New Strategies Philmont Training Center
  • 2016 District Award of Merit, Timberline District, DAC, BSA
  • 2014–Present    District Committee Chairman, Timberline District, DAC, BSA
  • 1995 – 1997 Advisor, Civil Air Patrol Explore Post
  • 1994 – Recipient District Award of Merit, Exploring Division, Denver Area Council
  • 1992 Exploring District Certificate of Appreciation
  • 1991 Staff Regional Law Enforcement Conference
  • 1990 Staff National Law Enforcement Conference
  • 1990 Staff National Exploring Conference
  • 1990 Staff National BSA Search & Rescue Conference
  • 1990 Contingent leader Philmont Scout Ranch, Muskingum Valley Council
  • 1989 Staff Regional Law Enforcement Conference
  • 1987- 1995 Investigated Sexual Harassment or Physical Harassment cases for Denver Area Council and Rocky Mountain Council, BSA
  • 1987 – 1992 Exploring Officer’s Association Advisor
  • 1986 through 92 Exploring Ski Day Chairman

Central Ohio Council

1980–1985    Exploring District, Columbus, OH

  • 1983 – 1985Exploring Officer’s Association Advisor
  • 1982 National Law Enforcement Conference – Staff
  • 1095 Lifetime Member, National Eagle Scout Association

Wheeling Area Council

1977–1978    Wheeling, WV    District Executive

  • Recruited Youth
  • Recruited Adults
  • Raised Money
  • Had a great time
  • 1977 Staff National Jamboree

Dan Beard Council

 

 

Muskingum Valley Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheeling Area Council

1962 – 1963    Cincinnati, Cub Scout

1963–1980    Zanesville, OH

  • Cub Scout
  • Scout
  • 1969 June 9, Eagle Scout
  • 1967 July Philmont Scout Ranch Trek
  • 1974 Vigil Member Netawatawees Lodge 424 (Schiwapew Bambil)
  • 1973 National Jamboree Staff
  • 1967-1975 Summer Camp Staff, Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation
  • 1972 Regional Vice Chief, Order of the Arrow
  • 1970- 1972 Lodge District Chief and Lodge Vice Chief, Order of the Arrow
  • 1970 National OA Conferences
  • 72 National OA Conference
  • 74 National OA Conference
  • 1976 Summer Camp Staff, Leatherwood Scout Reservation, Wheeling Area Council

Scouting Education
  • 1975 National Camping School, Program Director
  • 1976 National Training School, Schiff Scout Reservation
  • Exploring Leader Training
  • Scoutmaster Leader Training
  • 2016 Western Region Philmont Training
  • 2023 BSA National Camping School Climbing Director

Family
  • Son of an Eagle Scout, Distinguished Eagle Scout and Explorer Silver Award
  • Son of two Silver Beavers & Woodbadge bead holders
  • Brother of an Eagle Scout & Uncle of Eagle Scout