De Soto District
About
De Soto District was established in June 2024, resulting from the merger with De Soto Area Council, providing service and support to all Scouting units in south Arkansas. We are the proud home of over 300 Scouts registered in 5 Cub Scout Packs and 6 Scouts BSA Troops. The De Soto District is part of the Timberlands Service Area.
The De Soto District is comprised of the following counties:
- Ashley
- Bradley
- Chicot
- Dallas
- Calhoun
- Cleveland
- Columbia
- Desha
- Drew
- Ouachita
- Union
To find out more about what's going on in the De Soto District, please follow our Facebook page (De Soto District - Natural State Council), and our Facebook group (Timberlands Service Area - Natural State Council).
Program Calendar
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 6-9 | First Year Camper | Camp De Soto |
| June 29-July 3 | Cub Scout Day Camp | Camp De Soto |
| Sept. 13 | Shooting for Heritage Sporting Clays Classic | Camp De Soto |
| Oct 10-12 | Scouts BSA Fall Camporee | TBD |
| Oct. 24-26 | Fall Cub Scout Event | Camp De Soto |
| Dec 6-8 | OA Event | Camp De Soto |
| Jan 16-18 | Scouts BSA Winter Camp | Camp De Soto |
| Jan 30-Feb 1 | Cub Scout Klondike Weekend | |
| Feb 21 | DeSoto District Recognition Banquet | TBD |
| Apr 3-5 | Scouts BSA Spring Camporee | Lake Claiborne State Park, LA |
| Apr 24-26 | Cub Scout Derby Weekend | Camp De Soto |
District Meetings
District Committee Meeting
For all current and prospective Committee Members, held on the 1st Thursday of the month.
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Currently virtual meetings
Contact: Joanna Kuhn, District Chair (joanna.b.kuhn@gmail.com)
District Commissioner's Meeting
For all current and prospective Unit Commissioners, held on the 1st Thursday of the month.
Time: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Currently virtual meetings
Contact: David Miller, District Commissioner (dandbmiller74@gmail.com)
District Roundtable
For all currently registered adult leaders and interested Parents, held on the 2st Thursday of the month starting August 2025.
Time: 7 PM
Location: In Person: 100 W Grove St Suite 306 By Zoom: Link will be provided soon.
Contact: David Miller, District Commissioner (dandbmiller74@gmail.com)
Join the De Soto District Committee!
The De Soto District Committee provides direct support to all Scouting units within our geographical boundaries by focusing on membership, finance, and program. Our District is responsible for the organization of new Scouting units and coordinating recruitment efforts; supporting the Council operating budget by facilitating various product sales and fundraising campaigns; and supplementing unit programs with opportunities for camping, special activities, community service, adult leader training, youth advancement and recognition.
If you are interested in putting your talents to work for the betterment of our Scouts, please contact Joanna Kuhn, District Chair (joanna.b.kuhn@gmail.com)
Join the De Soto District Commissioner Corps!
The De Soto District Commissioner Corps provides direct service to Pack and Troop leadership, most often providing a link to District Committee resources in support of a quality unit program. Our Commissioners can help in many ways: coaching unit leadership, offering to be an extra pair of hands when needed, facilitating a successful charter renewal, and helping find solutions that enable continued unit improvement and success.
If you are interested in bringing your Scouting knowledge and experience in service of others, please contact David Miller, District Commissioner (dandbmiller74@gmail.com)
De Soto District, Natural State Council
Proud Member of
El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce
Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
