Kunamokst Lodge Adviser
Joe Raade is a dedicated and experienced Scouter, currently serving as the lodge adviser for Kunamokst, a role they have held since the lodge’s inception in 2025. In this position, Joe serves as the principal adviser to the lodge chief, guiding and mentoring youth officers in developing leadership skills and planning the lodge’s program of cheerful service.
Joe’s Scouting journey began as a youth in Troop 300, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow as a member of Tsisqan Lodge in 1985. He was the 1990 lodge chief of Tsisqan, and the 1991 recipient of the lodge’s Arrowman of the Year Award. He is a Vigil Honor member and a recipient of the Founder’s Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the lodge and Scouting. He is also a Silver Beaver recipient.
Throughout his adult service, Joe has held various positions at the unit, district, and council levels, including assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 140, and was a key leader in the formation of the new Pacific Crest Council. He serves currently as the Vice President of Program for the council.
Outside of Scouting, Joe recently retired after 35 years in the fire service as a Division Chief/Paramedic for South Lane County Fire and Rescue. Joe has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and consults with organizations in need of strategic and organizational planning. He serves on multiple community non-profit organizations and is the past president of the Cottage Grove Community Foundation, which awards community grants and college scholarships.
When not Scouting, he can usually be found in a body of water with a fly pole in hand. Joe lives by the Scout Oath, Law, and the OA Obligation. Joe is committed to ensuring the Order of the Arrow continues to be an integral part of the council program, promoting year-round servant leadership and youth.