The Gateway District serves 2,700 youth in North Jefferson, Gilpin, Broomfield, and Clear Creek Counties. The Key 3 (District Chair, District Commissioner, and District staff), meet on a monthly basis to discuss the activities in the Gateway District.

Gateway District Committee Meetings

The District Committee staff meeting takes place the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., at opens in a new windowWheat Ridge United Methodist Church, at 7530 W. 38^th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO.

• District Chairman: Kevin Selzer
• District Commissioner: Jason Pettis
• District Director – Elisa Thurston
• District Executive – Bridgette Floyd 

Gateway District Commissioner Meetings

The District Commissioners meeting takes place the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., at opens in a new windowWheat Ridge United Methodist Church, 7530 W. 38^th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO.

Gateway Commissioner Leadership Team

• District Commissioner – Jason Pettis Phone: 720.515.5793
• Roundtable Commissioner – Jeanette Lloyd 

Merit Badge Counselors

To qualify as a merit badge counselor, one must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be proficient in the Merit Badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training
• Be able to work with Scout-age boys
• Be registered with the Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America requires all Merit Badge Counselors (MBC) to re-register every year or they will be dropped from the list. If you do not turn in your renewal form, then you will not be registered. All adults who wish to register as an MBC MUST submit an MBC application form and an adult application (with position code 42). 

Merit Badge Counselor Registration Form

District Highlights

This section is reserved for the district to provide information that is important for them to communicate to the public.

Questions and Comments

Any questions or comments about the Gateway District may be directed to Elisa.Thurston@Scouting.org.