Mr.Carlson has lived in Kalama, Washington and was active in his community with the Lion's Club, serving as President in 1984, the year the new Fairgrounds and Ball Fields were obtained from the state, and held for a future school site.He confounded the Kalama Soccer Association, and served as President for three years, while coaching many youth teams.He was also Vice-President, the President of the Cowlitz Soccer Association in Longview for three years.Mr.Carlson, an Eagle Scout, Worked to revive the Kalama Chapter of Boy Scouts of America, one of the oldest chapters in Washington State