Tony Bessey                 
District Executive                
131 Johnson Road                 
Portland, ME 04102                 
(207) 797-5252 ext. 23         
(207) 797-7183 (fax)                


     Tony Bessey is our District Executive. As a former Cub and Boy Scout he is always excited about working with some of the finest volunteers that Scouting has to offer. He sees their relationship as a partnership that is responsible for delivering Scouting programs to over 3,000 youth members in the district.

     Tony came to the Pine Tree Council with 10 years of business experience in the fields of finance, accounting and consulting. He is a 1996 graduate of the Maine Business School at the University of Maine. As a boy he was a Pack 10 Cub Scout and Troop 41 Boy Scout. As a DeMolay he served as Master Councilor of Frank S. Land Chapter in South Portland and then was was elected to serve as State Senior Councilor as a freshman in College. While active in DeMolay, Tony was honored with the Degree of Chevalier, which is awarded to DeMolays and Senior DeMolays for meritorious service to the Order. After college he was active for five years as an advisor in DeMolay at both the local and state levels.

     Outside of youth organizations he has been a Master Mason for fourteen years and is member of the Kora Shrine for the last four years. In February of 2006 he joined the Kora Shrine Klown Unit and can been seen participating in local parades and the Shrine Circus as "Dutch" the clown.

     He is husband to Renee and proud father of son Camden and daughter Madilyn. As a family they enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. His hobbies include camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, photography, clowning, and cooking to name a few.

Job Description

     The District Executive is a full time professional position having responsibilities that are broad and varied. Duties include promoting, supervising, and working through adult volunteers including parents and community leaders. Different aspects of the position include:

 Sales:   The executive is responsible, through volunteers, for extending District's career education program to schools, religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other community-based organizations. 

Service:  The professional staff provides quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities. 

Finance:  Working with volunteers, professionals recruit leadership for the Friends of Scouting and finance campaign efforts to meet the financial needs of the council. 

Administration:  The executive administers the Scouting program in the assigned district or service area. 

Public Relations:  Executives must be good role models. They must recognize the importance of good working relationships with other professionals and with volunteers. Scouting depends on community support and acceptance. Professional leaders must have good communication skills and be able to tell Scouting's story to the public. 

                   Tony Bessey
                        District Executive
                        131 Johnson Road
                        Portland, ME 04102
                        (207) 797-5252 ext. 23
                        (207) 797-7183 (fax)


     I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by the Casco Bay District Website. Our goal is to maintain this site as a resource for the entire Scouting community of the Casco Bay District.

     If you are a volunteer, let me thank you for your generous contribution of time and effort to the Scouting program. Your leadership allows the District Committee and Commissioner's Staff to deliver the Scouting program to over 3,000 youth in Greater Portland. I can assure you that your contribution is greatly appreciated by the District Staff and we hope that this page allows you to keep up to date with the issues that effect your ability to lead.

     If you are a parent, I want to thank you for getting your child involved in the Scouting program. I am proud to work as the Professional Scouter that assists over 800 adults with delivering Scouting Programs in Greater Portland. Cub and Boy Scouting instills values that will last your children a lifetime. It is our hope that the lessons they learn in Scouting will help them achieve your highest expectations. The District Staff hopes that this website will keep you up to date on all areas of Scouting from program to important contacts. As always if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact myself directly at the Pine Tree Council Service Center.

     Again, thanks for visiting our District Website and I look forward to seeing you out in the District.


Job Description

The District Executive is a full time professional position having responsibilities that are broad and varied. Duties include promoting, supervising, and working through adult volunteers including parents and community leaders. Different aspects of the position include:

Sales:         The executive is responsible, through volunteers, for extending District's career education program to schools, religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other community-based organizations. 

Service: The professional staff provides quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities. 

Finance: Working with volunteers, professionals recruit leadership for the Friends of Scouting and finance campaign efforts to meet the financial needs of the council. 

Administration: The executive administers the Scouting program in the assigned district or service area. 

Public Relations: Executives must be good role models. They must recognize the importance of good working relationships with other professionals and with volunteers. Scouting depends on community support and acceptance. Professional leaders must have good communication skills and be able to tell Scouting's story to the public.