Kate Keesler

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

• PHS Thespians, Stage Manager (2023/24), Stage Crew (2022/23)
• Math Team, Mathlete in New York State Math League (2023/24)
• Mock Trial, Attorney for the Prosecution (A) & Witness for Plaintiff (B), 2022/23
• Concert Band, Percussionist, 2021/22 & 2022/23
• Engineers for International Sustainability, Member, 2024/25
• Aquaponics Project Team, Member, 2024/25
• Society of Women Engineers, 2024/25
• Scouts BSA, Troop 301, Founding Member
• N.S.C.A.R., Member, 2013-present
• GSUSA, Member, 2012-2022
• Club Volleyball, 2024/25
• Volleyball, Varsity (2023), Junior Varsity (2021 & 2022)
• Alpine Ski-Team, Varsity (2021)

Order of the Arrow, Brotherhood Member

• Elangomat, 2023
• Muscoot Chapter Chief, 2023/24
• Mahicantuck Lodge Conclave Chair, 2023/24
• Eastern Section E 18 Conclave Vice Chief of Activities, 2024
• Ceremonialist, 2024
• Lodge Vice Chief of Communications, 2024/25

Scouts BSA

• Instructor, 2024/25
• Senior Patrol Leader, 2023/24
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, 2022/23
• Patrol Leader, 2021/22

Student Council

• TCS Council, Floor Representative, 2024/25
• HS Student Council Member, 2022/23 & 2023/24
• HS Class Representative, 2021/22

National Society Children of the American Revolution, Life Member

• National Day of Service Chair for the Eastern Region, 2023/24
• National Awards Co-Chairman, 2022/23
• National Printing Chair, 2021/2022

New York State Society, N.S.C.A.R., 

• First Vice President/NY State Pin Chair, 2024/25
• Second Vice President /Editor, Blunderbuss Newsletter, 2023/24
• State Recording Secretary, Pro-Tem (2023 State Conference)
• State Organizing Secretary, 2022/23
• State Treasurer, 2021/22

John Jay Society, N.S.C.A.R., Founding member

• Charter Recording Secretary, 2017/18
• Society President, 2019-2020
• Conservation Chair, 2023/24

• Pawling Resource Center, coat drives, food drives, Adopt-A-Family holiday gift program, created & donated birthday bags
• All-County Music Festival, helped post signs and set-up competition spaces
• Wish Upon A Star Preschool, read to and played with preschoolers in childcare
• Danbury Hospital, made busy bags for children to use at ER
• Linus Project, made & donated fleece blankets
• Wreaths Across America, placed wreaths at U.S.Veterans graves for Christmas
• Flag Placement, placed flags at U.S.Veterans graves prior to Memorial Day
• Goldens Bridge Fire Department, assisted with Christmas Tree Sales event
• 6 Scouts BSA Eagle Projects
• Ocean Conservancy Coastal Clean-Up, collected debris from Hudson River shoreline
• Operation Paperback, collected, packaged and shipped books to fulfill request by active duty service personnel and their families
• Hudson Valley Honor Flight, wrote & collected cards for in-flight mail call
• One Million Trees Project, pulled weeds at oak sapling farm; trees will be used to stabilize riverbanks following clean-up and restoration projects
• Historic Spangler Farm, helped move & place wood chips for landscaping project
• Crossnore Children's Home, helped weed woodchip beds at outdoor adventure park for children's emergency and foster care program
• Midnight Run, prepared nutritious meal packs for distribution in New York City
• N.S.C.A.R. National President and New York State President's Projects, manned information tables, delivered presentations and sold project pins and themed merchandise to raise funds for the partner organizations/projects