2014 Annual Report - Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America

Dear Scouters,
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R.A. “Andy” Wilson
James D. Lackie
2014 President Council Commissioner
Richard Fisher
Scout Executive/CEO
What is Scouting?
Currently, Scouting serves on average between 12-14% of the youth of this nation. Many non-scouting
families beg the question, “What is Scouting”? The answer can be simple or complex but by definition,
Scouting can be broken out into several programs.
Cub Scouting
means “doing.” Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the
boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting -- citizenship training,
character development, and personal and mental fitness. Apart from the fun and excitement
of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, all teach good citizenship
and contribute to a boy’s sense of belonging. Cub Scouts is for boys in the first through fifth grades.
Boy Scouts
get away from it all! They camp, hike, and fish in the great outdoors.
They get together in troops and try out new experiences. This is the heart of Scouting.
Boy Scouting is available to boys who are 11 through 17 years old, or who have earned
the Arrow of Light.
Venturing
is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young
men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20
years of age. Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and
to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. The result is a program of
exciting and meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow,
develop leadership skills, and become good citizens
Sea Scouting
is the second oldest program in Scouting. This co-educational
program works with young people ages 14-20 and develops character, fitness and
citizenship in a nautical/marine environment. The Sea Scouting advancement program
culminates with the Quartermaster Award.
Learning forLife
supports schools and community-based organizations
in their efforts to prepare young people to handle the complexities of
contemporary society by enhancing their self-confidence, motivation and
self-esteem. Serving more than 1.6 million children in more than 21,000
schools and organizations nationwide, the program makes academic
learning fun and relevant to real-life situations by using age-appropriate, gradespecific lesson plans that help young people develop social and life skills.
Exploring
is part of Learning for Life’s career education program for
young men and women who are 14 through 20. Local organizations initiate an Explorer Post by
matching their resources to the interests of young people. Programs are based on five areas of emphasis:
Career Opportunities, Life Skills, Citizenship, Character Education, and Leadership Experience.
Scouting in the
Chickasaw Council is much more!
Scouting is a movement. We rely on new families and young people joining each year to continue
the positive impact of the program. Our membership rolls reflect a strong and vibrant organization
which is growing. Over 7,400 youth members are served through our Cub Scout, Boy Scout and
Venturing programs.
MEMBERSHIP & UNITS
Cub Scouts............... 4,575
Boy Scouts................ 2,491
Venturers.................. 264
Explorers.................. 79
Cub Scout Packs....... 141
Boy Scout Troops......... 135
Venture Crews................ 16
LFL /Exploring Posts....... 5
Scouting is Thrifty
The Council Officers and Executive Board Members have worked diligently to establish fiscal
responsibility and have demonstrated sound investment strategies.
The Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, is an educational, charitable organization under
501 (c) (3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are fully deductible under the law.
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SUPPORT/REVENUES
Friends of Scouting............................................................................ $979,681
Special Events (net)........................................................................... $397,063
Foundations & Trust.. .......................................................................... $200,375
United Way(s). . ................................................................................... $408,494
Investment Income............................................................................. $350,990
Product Sales (net) . . ........................................................................... $310,207
Camping Revenue.. ............................................................................. $453,784
Activity Revenue................................................................................ $250,411
Other Revenue................................................................................... $143,585
TOTAL. . ........................................................................................ $3,500,190
EXPENSES
Salaries.......................................................................................... $1,663,722
Employee Benefits.. ............................................................................ $322,611
Payroll Taxes.. .................................................................................... $145,967
Professional Fees. . ............................................................................. $102,324
Program Supplies. . ............................................................................. $350,265
Telephone/Communications.................................................................. $36,021
Postage/Shipping................................................................................. $17,864
Occupancy......................................................................................... $160,303
Equipment maintenance....................................................................... $60,007
Printing and Publications. . .................................................................... $36,160
Travel................................................................................................ $163,235
Conference/Meeting Expenses.............................................................. $53,019
Assistance to Individuals...................................................................... $19,897
Recognition and Awards..................................................................... $124,384
Insurance.............................................................................................. 71,230
Other Expense . . .................................................................................... $50,742
Charter and National Fee...................................................................... $55,622
TOTAL. . ........................................................................................ $3,465,828
Unrestricted Revenue over Expenses Operating Fund.................................. $34,362
Unrestricted Net Assets - Operating...................................................... $1,178,391
Net - Assets - Capital........................................................................... $9,722,776
Net - Assets - Endowment.................................................................... $7,670,504
Total Net Assets All Funds (End of Year) .. ............................................$18,571,671
(unaudited)
Chickasaw Council’s accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting
principals as well as the policies & procedures of the Boy Scouts of America. Statements
are audited annually by Watkins Uiberall.
Scouting is Activity
Under the leadership of the Council’s Vice President
of Program, the Chickasaw Council’s program is
broken into four operating committees; Camping,
Advancement, Activities and Training.
In the summer of 2014, Kia Kima Scout
Reservation hosted more than 140 Cub Scout and
Boy Scout units including over 2,600 participants in
its summer camp program. Of these units, 42 were
from other Councils traveling sometimes more than
nine hours to attend our summer program. The states
these units represented included Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Missouri, Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Georgia.
The 11th annual Winter Camp was held between Christmas and
New Year’s at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. More than 300 participants braved the weather to participate in this exciting program.
Advancement of Chickasaw Council Scouts was strong in 2014.
In Cub Scouting, 218 Scouts attained their Arrow of Light. The
Boy Scout Program saw 198 Scouts attain the rank of Eagle
Scout. This pinnacle of Scouting is achieved by less than 5%
of Scouts nationwide. Also, nearly 6,000 Merit Badges were
awarded in 2014.
The year of 2014 was full of exciting
Outdoor Activities. The Spring was packed
with Camporees and Webelos Woods that
provided camping opportunities for more
than 3,500 Scouts and families. The Summer boasted 10 different Cub Scout Day
Camp programs throughout the Council.
The Fall of 2014 was centered around
the ever-popular ScoutBase event. This
family camping experience hosted over
3,500 Scouting families at Tunica, MS.
The event theme was loved by all as participants enjoyed archery, BB guns, sling
shots, bouldering, rock climbing, branding and much more.
Training plays a major role in preparing adults and youth to offer
a quality program. In 2014, a variety of trainings were
offered ranging from Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Skills to Trainer’s Edge to Wilderness
First Aid. One of our featured adult trainings
was Wood Badge. Over 50 participants and
staff came together for this world class six day training.
Scouting is Opportunities
“Keeping the Campfires Burning”
2014 was a great year for the Chickasaw Council’s properties as we kicked-off several more
Capital Improvements driven by the first Capital Campaign in over 30 years.
Camp Currier is now home to a world-class COPE and Climbing Facility including a 50 foot
climbing tower, low COPE Course and thousands of feet of zip-line fun. A new shooting sports facility
is nearing completion with archery range, rifle/pistol range, climate controlled classroom, action
archery, trap archery and shotgun range. The main bathhouse was completely renovated and two additional bath facilities were constructed on West and North Roads.
Construction is underway on multiple new bath facilities in Camp Cherokee and Camp Osage.
2014 saw the start of construction on our new world-class dining hall. This incredible improvement is
slated to be completed for the 2015 camping season.
Please contact the Scout Service Center for additional details on these exciting Capital Improvements.
WE THANK
THE UNITED WAY
FOR SUPPORTING
OUR SCOUTING
PROGRAMS
Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts o America
2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD
OFFICERS
Council President - James D. Lackie
Council Commissioner - Andy Wilson
Treasurer - Russell Williamson
Assistant Treasurers - Tom Sullivan, Thomas Long
Vice President of Endowment - Brent Westbrook
Vice President of Administration - Vacant
Friends of Scouting Chairman - David Pickler
Vice President of District Operations - Duane Klink
Vice President of Program - Dr. Randy Nelson
Vice President of Finance - Hunt Campbell
Austin Baker
Raymond Berglund
Phillip Blum
*Bill Boykin
Nick Bragorgos
Collins Brent
Jimmy Brown
Maurice Butler
*Frank Carney
Adam Carr, OA Chief
Dr. Thomas M. Carr
Ricky Cash
Chris Coates
Candy Davis
Pete Duncanson
Ron Edmonds
Cole Ettingoff, VOA
President
John Michael Floyd
H.E. “Tripp” Folk III
Pat Gamble
Robert S. Hester, Jr.
Greg Hinton
Richard Hollis
Paul Janoush
*Tom Janoush
Mark Jenkins
Ed Kossman
Capital Campaign General Chairman -Johnny Pitts/
Mike P. Sturdivant, Jr
Vice President of Properties - Josh Bell
Vice President of Public Relations - Jerry Ehrlich
Vice President of ScoutReach - Rob Liddon
Vice President of Membership - John Kimbrough
Vice President of Technology - Vacant
National Council Representatives - Jason P. Hood,
James D. Lackie, Andy Wilson and Phil Gilmer
Sam Lauderdale
George P. Lewis
Chuck Martin, OA
Advisor
Drayton C. Mayers
Bob McBride
Stacy McCall
Tom McQuiston
Floyd Melton, III
*Moss Melton
Joseph M. Morrison
*R. Benjamin Moulder
Tom Nesvick
Frank Newman
M. Rush O’Keefe, Jr.
Wilson Orr
Reginald Owens
Edwin S. Roberson
Stephen Roberts
David Pickler
*Michael Pouncey
William Pretsch
Adam Carr-OA Chief
R. Donovan Smith
Gary Stringer
Jim Sturgill
James B. Summers
*Dr. Janice Tankson
* Denotes District Chairman
2014 ADVISORY BOARD
Bobby Barr
Larry Bryan
Chris Canale
Eugene Cashman
Dr. Kyle Creson, Jr.
Frank Crump, III
William B. Dunavant, Jr.
William B. Dunavant, III
Robert Dunlap
Dr. S.R. Evans
Harvey Ferguson
Willis Frazer
Trow Gillespie
Phil Gilmer
Bruce Harrison
W. Kent Ingram, Jr.
Milton Kuykendall
James B. Laycook
R.E. Linkous
Robert Loeb
William E. Loveless, II
Mayor Keith McDonald
Dr. Monty Monteith
Jay Myers
Dr. William A. Potter
Victor Rocha
Henry Shelton
Robert Spiller
S. Shepherd Tate
Jan Verhage
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the BSA is to prepare
young people to make ethical and moral
choices over their lifetimes by instilling in
them the values of the Scout Oath & Law.
Mayor A C Wharton, Jr.
Duncan Williams
Buddy Wittichen
Shepherd D. Tate
William Taylor
Paul Townsend, III
John W. Ueleke
*Danny Van Horn
Ronald A. Walter
Dr. Otis S. Warr, III
Jeff Weintraub
Alexander Wharton
*Lisa Wheeler
Michael Whitten
Lewis C. Williamson, Jr.
Dr. George W. Wood, II
Dr. Robert S. Wooten