Charles W. Dahlquist II
Charles W. Dahlquist II | |
|---|---|
| 10th National Commissioner of the BSA | |
| In office 2016–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Tico Perez |
| Succeeded by | Ellie Morrison |
| 20th LDS Young Men General President | |
| In office April 3, 2004 – April 4, 2009 | |
| President | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Preceded by | F. Melvin Hammond |
| Succeeded by | David L. Beck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Winston Dahlquist II August 5, 1947 J.D. ) |
Charles Winston Dahlquist II (born August 5, 1947) is an American
Biography
Born in Provo, Utah, to Charles Winston Dahlquist and Afton Ahlander, Dahlquist grew up in Boise, Idaho. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a J.D. from the University of Utah. He is a member of the law firm of Kirton McConkie and was involved in medical malpractice defense and risk management law. He married Zella B. Darley in the Salt Lake Temple on June 2, 1969, and they are the parents of five daughters.
LDS Church service
He served as a
Mission.On April 3, 2004, Dahlquist was
Scouting
Dahlquist has been involved in Scouting most of his life and is a recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award,[3] the highest honor the BSA can bestow on an adult for service to youth. In August 2009, Dahlquist was named president-elect of the BSA's Great Salt Lake Council.[4] In May 2016, Dahlquist was named as the BSA's National Commissioner.[5]
References
- ^ Davidson, Lee. "Top BSA leader, who is LDS, hopes Scouting-Mormon marriage lasts", The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah, 4 June 2017. Retrieved on 18 February 2020.
- ^ "The Sustaining of Church Officers", Ensign, May 2004, p. 24.
- ^ "Silver Buffalo Awards". Scouting: 37. September 2007.
- ^ "Dahlquist named president-elect of local Boy Scouts council", Deseret News, August 15, 2009.
- ^ "Boy Scouts of America Welcomes Charles W. Dahlquist as the Tenth National Commissioner in the Movement's History - Scouting Wire". Scouting Wire. 2016-05-26. Retrieved 2016-05-27.