Texas Southwest Council, BSA

2013
Annual
Report
Texas
Southwest
Council
Dear Scouting Supporter,
On behalf of more than 2,100 young people who benefit from the Scouting program in
Texas Southwest Council – thank you for your support!
Since its inception in 1910, Scouting has acted as a compass to guide youth on the road
to adulthood. This year was a rebuilding year for the Texas Southwest Council. The
Journey to Excellence Dashboard measures elements such as: fiscal management,
fundraising, endowment, market share, membership growth, youth retention, community service, commissioner service, unit visitations, council leadership, district leadership, unit leadership, and Boy Scout and Cub Scout camping and advancement. We are
committed to ensuring that we receive a Gold Council rating in 2014 and that Scouting
continues to be strong and continues to make a difference in the lives of our youth and
our communities.
Boys join Scouting to have fun but along the Scouting trail something very important
happens. Scouting helps youth grow in citizenship, physical fitness and commitment
to God and Country. Scouting also teaches our youth the importance of helping other
people at all times and instills in our next generation of leaders the importance of community.
In the pages of our 2013 Annual Report you will find evidence of Scouting’s impact
and influence in the lives of our youth, in our communities, churches and schools and
through the collaborative efforts we have undertaken. We can be proud of our accomplishments and we know that Scouting’s influence will make a positive difference in
the 23 ½ counties served by Texas Southwest Council.
We appreciate the support and leadership of the hundreds of adult leaders, parents and
chartered organizations that make Scouting come alive each day. Without your commitment the program would not happen and the promise of Scouting would not be delivered.
Joe Will Ross
Council President
Rick Reeve
Scout Executive
BSA MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to
make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the
values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the
Cub Scout Promise, Boy Scout Oath and the Venturing Oath:
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
To Help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
And to obey the Scout Law:
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
Mentally awake and morally straight.
The Venturing Oath
As a Venturer,
I promise to do my duty to God
And help strengthen America,
To help others, and
To seek truth, fairness and adventure
In our world.
CUB SCOUTING
Cub Scouting offers exciting activities
for younger boys. Tiger Cubs is for 1st grade
boys and their parents or guardians.
Boys in 2nd and 3rd grade are Cub Scouts.
A Webelos den of 4th and 5th graders prepares
them to be members of a Boy Scout Troop.
BOY SCOUTING
Boy Scouting is a program for boys who have
completed the 5th Grade. Scouts learn values
such as: self-esteem, citizenship, and outdoorsman-ship through a variety of activities. Scout’s
achievements are recognized through advancements in rank and special awards.
VENTURING
Venturing is a program for young men and women
ages 14 through 20. Venturing Crews often choose
an area of special interest such as: sailing,
mountaineering, sports, the outdoors, or youth
ministry.
EXPLORING
Exploring is a part of Learning for Life’s career
education program. The Texas Southwest Council
currently has several law enforcement explorer posts
across the council.
MEMBERSHIP
PROGRAM
MEMBERSHIP
UNITS
2012
2013
2012
1,610
544
141
1,267
527
279
67
41
11
64
36
10
TOTAL
TRADITIONAL 2,295
2,073
119
110
61
61
5
5
2,356
2,134
124
115
CUB SCOUTS
BOY SCOUTS
VENTURING
2013
LEARNING FOR LIFE
EXPLORING
TOTAL
MEMBERSHIP
OUTDOOR PROGRAMS
OUTDOOR PROGRAMS
PARTICIPANTS
2012
2013
FAMILY CAMPS (Both Spring and Fall)
DAYCAMP
WEBELOS WOODS
SUMMER CAMP
617
166
122
75
423
143
85
97
TOTAL
980
748
ADVANCEMENTS
CUB SCOUTS
Ranks
Arrow of Light
BOY SCOUTS
Ranks
Merit Badges
VENTURERS
Awards
Total
2012
572
39
2013
549
37
323
2,067
245
2,285
0
0
3,001
3,116
2013 Class of Eagle Scouts
Concho Valley
Amistad
Benjamin Lawrence Billings
Will David Cogdell
Derek Connell
Cade Blake Cordes
Daniel Gardner Dixon
Caleb David Drake
Treston Hunter Elkins
Jonathan David Fairchild
Seth Alan Grant
Mason Andrew Gray
Jared Alden Husted
Christopher Douglas Kappleman
Miles Alexander Krabill
Heath Benjamin Lange
Carlos Eduardo Ramirez
Dominic Michael Roberson
Deacon Conner Swepston
Landon David Velarde
Jason Randolph Walker
Justus Wesley Young
Charles James Champion III
Cristian Ivan Flores
Joshua Sandoval
Wintergarden
Julian Jared Arana
Jose Hernandez Trevino III
Cub Scout Fun Day
MAKING MEMORIES
Young boys have a great desire for outdoor
fun, excitement, and adventure. These
experiences encourage them to spend
quality time with family and friends.
Quality council camps and fun pack
outdoor events directed by qualified,
trained leaders provide an ideal setting for
these activities. What a success!
Council Camporee
September 13th-15th, Scouts attended
the Council Camporee at Angelo State
University Agriculture Research Facility . Eighty youth participated in the
agriculture centered camporee featuring merit badges such as fish and wildlife, journalism and hunters education.
2nd Annual Frontier Days
On Dec. 13th-14th, the Wintergarden
District put on its second Frontier
Days Weekend at Camp Fawcett.
The event was open to the entire
Council and it saw many troops from
all the districts. Among the activities,
there were knife throwing, hatchet
throwing, black powder shooting, and a new activity AT-al. During the
day, each patrol would have round robin through each event. The big activity this year was a real chuck wagon, that showed the boys how to
cook in a Dutch oven and how to prepare meals. At the end of the day,
there was a team event, where each troop would send a team to compete
in black powder, knife throwing, log throw and cannon ball throw to
name a few of the activities.
15th Annual Boy Scout Shootout
FUNDRAISING
On August 17th, we had numerous
people to participate in the 15th
Annual Boy Scout Shootout at the
Claybird Association. This event not
only hosted several shooting obstacles
but also hosted a silent auction and
two game boards. We look forward to
more of these to come. Thank you to
everyone that makes this event so
much fun. Way to Go!
Council Banquet
This annual event recognizes our
Eagle Scout class and Silver
Beaver Award recipients. This
year we recognized General
Prather as our 2nd Annual
Distinguished Eagle Scout award
recipient. Thank you to each and
every one of you that help
contribute to our programs!
Get your Popcorn!
On October 1st, we set our Scouting units
on the loose with their popcorn order sheets
in hand and popcorn prizes on their minds.
On November 22nd, we distributed
popcorn and would like to give a special
thank you to the Concho Valley Regional
Food Bank for letting us use their facility!
Kevin Franke-was the top seller with
$4690.00!!!
2013 National Jamboree
FUNDRAISING
On July 15th, we took Scouts to the
18th National Scout Jamboree. It was
the first national Scout Jamboree
held at the Summit Bechel Reserve
in West Virginia and the first jamboree to include Venturers as participants. The Scouts held a car wash
and concession stand to raise money!
Amistad Shoot
With so many youth involved in
activities; it was great to see the
adults get to have some fun as well!
We would like to give thanks to the
Uvalde Gun Club Association on
helping make all this possible!
3rd Annual All American
Golf Classic
On October 28th, All-American Auto
Group sponsored Texas Southwest
Council’s third annual golf tournament
that hosted ten adult teams. The
tournament was open to every level of
golfer and offered an invigorating day
of socializing and sporting fun.
Congratulations to Larry Coon, Carson
Cummings, Buck Kilman, and Joe
Graham as the 2013 1st place team!
Join us next year on October 27, 2014
as we prepare for another successful event!
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
Without faithful Friends of Scouting like you, our work
with the youth of the Texas Southwest Council would simply not be possible. YOU are investing in their future… and
in the future of America!
Distinguished
U.S Dept. of Agriculture
Kent Amacker
Briscoe Ranch, Inc.
Scott Management Trust
BBVA Compass Management
Randee Fawcett Estate
President’s Circle
David Hirschfeld
Devin Bates
Randy Brooks
John Mayer
James Powell
Steve Stephens
Sponsor
Joe David Ross
American Legion Post 32
Boy Scouts Of America
Guardian
HEB-San Angelo
Darrell Keese
John McLaughlin
Gold Eagle
Townsquare Live Events
Order of the Arrow, BSA
Athlon Solutions
Jack Bleakley
Joe Hoelle
Clara Cargile
Wahinkto Lodge # 99
Champion Technologies
Don Griffis
Richard Reeve
Jerry White
San Angelo Standard Times
Brandon Barker
Gary Burt
Robert Chandler
Weeks Environmental, LLC
Brad Bradley
Joe William Ross, PC
M.C. Shook Trust
Dr. David Cummings
Bob Derby
East Angelo Lions Club
First Financial Trust
John Gilbreath
George Jenike
Bob Housely
James Huffman
Jackson Walker, LLP
Mike Jenike
Robert McDonald
Mayfield Paper Co.
Len Mertz
Multi-Chem Group, LLC
Lloyd Norris
Clair Schultis
Harold Sharp
Texas State Bank
Uvalde Rotary Club
Jorge & Sheila Velverde
Mike Wallace
John Weston
Weston Equity Land Partner
Honor
Johnie McComb
Scott Wisdom
Brenda White
Mr. Cartender, Inc.
Fort Clark Gun Club
Joe McManus
Texas Mutual Insurance
Marilyn Wankowski
Patron
Jimmy Bradley
Bradley Butane, Co.
City of Uvalde
Gary Cox
Carl Frentz
HEB-Del Rio
Tracy King
Thomas Lee
Jack Moore
Stephen Moynihan
Porter Henderson Implement
Prosperity Bank
Joe Robinette
Glen Shirley
Ronald Piri
Porter Henderson Implement
Patrick Shannon
Shook Charitable Trust
Deborah Simons
Bennett Woehl
Leadership
Roy Harrell
Marcus Young
Ben Campagna
Roy Armstrong
Jeffrey Isenberg
Terry Dybdahl
Joe Kim King
Thomas Cornejo
BP Fabric of America Fund
Century Trailer
Tom Hogan
First National BankFort Stockton
Tom Hogan, Sr.
R.B. Lange
John Martinez
George Pride
Ted Hogan, Jr.
Jim Quinn
Don Allison
Robert Baen
Thomas Bishop
Brady National Bank
Mike Brown
Sharon Cameron
James Carter
Charles Ditmore
Energy Supply & Equipment
Charles Farmer
Leadership -Continued
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
Frank Roddie
Clyde Sawyer
Skyway Foundation
Uvalde Leader News
Danny Williams
Wilson Revocable Trust
Humberto Torres, Sr.
Abe Ramirez
Hal Harrell
John Ashbrooks
Border Federal Credit Union
William Dillard
Greg Visel
Marvin Zimmerman
James Andrews
Sam Allen
Von Box
Luke Brame
Calvert Collision Center
Fernando Gonzalez
Jeff Helton
Gloria Klasen
Ray Gonzalez
Bruce McKowen
Bill McWhorter
Medina Electric Group
Wendy Reeve
Roger Ridley
Eric Sanchez
Gary Schreiber
Kenneth Sievers
John Carpenter
Martin Lee
John Cashman
B.L. Moody
Nolen Pharmacy
Uvalde Flower Patch
Troy Williams
George Lackey
Century
Eddie Albin
Apache Instrumentation
W. Bond
Ruben Cantu
Jimmy Carnes
Herbert Carper
Lance Carrico
D.W. Winters Livestock
Childs Corporation
C. Davis
Cross Bar Land Co.
Dodson & Lowe
First Baptist Church-Uvalde
Cornelia Fleming
Dick Geries
Joe Foley
Charles Hagood
John Harrell
Delmon Hodges
Janet Holland
George Johnson
Joe Jones
Keith’s Ace Hardware
William Kessler
Nell Kothmann
Harlen Lambert
Jim Lay
James Long
Roy Kothmann
Mary Manry
Kenneth McIntyre
Bart McLaughlin
Curtis Owens
Oliver, Rainey, Wojtek, LLP
John Petry
People State Bank
Lee Pfluger
Linda Ramon
Todd Redfearn
Louis Rork
Rotary Club of Uvalde
Wiley Roundtree
Sahawe, Inc.
Sawyer & Associates
SK Engineering
John Shudde
Southwest Texas Electric
William Stone
Sunset Eye Care
L. Taylor
Hugh Stone
The Bank and Trust
Stone ‘s Home Center
Ernest Woodward
Darrell Zimmerman
Friends of
Scouting,
Thank you all!
TEXAS SOUTHWEST COUNCIL
(Formerly
known as
Concho Valley
Council)
DELIVERING THE PROMISE
In December 2011, the Executive Board approved the 4.1 million
dollar Capital Campaign, “Delivering the Promise.” To date,
$770,898.00 (endowment of $67,853.00) of the 4.1 million has been
raised for new improvements on the following facilities:
Camp Fawcett
($379,838raised)






New shower and restroom facility 
completed

Road work is complete

A new refrigeration system for
Brown Hall, maintenance building,
and reroofing of current
structures
New water system complete
New lend management backstop
for rifle range complete
Renovations of the 1st aid building
Scout Service Center
($51,987 raised)
2.67 acres of land donated
Architect firm hired
Sewer line relocation approved
DELIVERING THE PROMISE
Camp Sol Mayer
Sol Mayer Ranch
($379,838 raised)





A new shower and restroom
facility complete
New roadwork complete
New shooting sports equipment
Brush removal
complete
New water
system
($77,892raised)

2 miles of interior fence repair
and brush removal
STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES
12/31/10
PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE
Direct Public Support
Friends of Scouting………………………….. 165,535
Project Sale…………………………………..
12,527
Special Events - Net of Direct Benefit Cost…………..
81,801
Legacies and Bequests……………………….
1,897
Foundations and Trusts……………………....
750
Other Direct Support………………………....
0
Total Direct Public Support………… 262,510
Indirect Support
United Way…………………………………… 90,890
Fees from Government Agencies…………….. 15,876
Total Indirect Support………………. 106,766
Revenue
Sales of Supplies - Less Cost of Sales………..
32,744
Product Sales –Less Commission and Cost….. 107,263
Investment Income…………………………… 210,033
Gain or Loss on Investments…………………..
7,192
Camping Revenue…………………………….
55,366
Activity Revenue……………………………… 131,502
Other Revenue…………………………………
2,843
Total Revenue………………………. 546,400
Reclass other Direct……………………………
0
TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE….. 915,676
EXPENSES
Employee Compensation
Salaries………………………………………… 388,028
Employee Benefits…………………………….. 89,339
Payroll Taxes………………………………….. 35,448
Employee Related Expenses………………….. 9,979
Total Employee Compensation……… 522,792
Other Expense
Professional Fees………………..……………..
21,007
Supplies………………………………………..
71,518
Telephone………………………………………
8,494
Postage & Shipping……………………………
9,096
Occupancy……………………………………..
78,917
Rental & Maintenance of Equipment………….
5,260
Printing & Publications………………………..
7,053
Travel………………………………………….
94,393
Conferences & Meetings………………………
35,971
Specific Assistance to Individuals…………….
411
Recognition Awards…………………………… 22,586
Insurance……………………………………….
17,048
Interest………………………………………….
284
Other Expenses………………………………..
7,656
Charter & National Fees……………………….
11,766
Total Other Expenses………………… 391,460
TOTAL EXPENSES…………………………… 914,252
EXCESS (DEFICIT) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE…………
1,424
FUND BALANCES, BEGINNING OF PERIOD………………… 179,322
TRANSFER OF FUNDS………………………………………….. (95,000)
Adjustments to Net Assets………………………
0
FUND BALANCES, END OF PERIOD………………………….. 85,746
12/31/11
12/31/12
12/31/13
(unaudited)
245,762
5,204
41,173
1,897
25,000
0
318,424
182,701
4,445
77,585
2,430
17,500
0
284,660
254,644
4,231
61,399
4,359
14,000
1,110
339,733
80,919
0
80,919
63,581
0
63,581
57,992
0
57,992
25,326
75,558
222,075
(2,155)
61,242
52,542
4,635
439,264
33,069
871,665
29,843
93,268
165,941
0
37,903
25,550
9,484
361,972
27,700
860,000
14,095
69,373
174,108
0
38,799
42,676
14,690
352,951
0
750,675
428,454
96,693
35,356
(44,216)
512,287
447,175
93,655
33,282
26,141
600,252
341,220
70,713
34,515
(23,693)
422,756
22,646
26,080
67,617
68,965
11,106
11,841
6,613
9,177
56,229
52,715
6,497
13,507
5,310
10,408
87,899 100,105
33,495
12,731
533
(286)
14,799
26,092
18,301
17,684
457
311
8,967
5,704
11,283
12,046
351,752 367,079
866,038 967,331
9,046 (257,119)
85,746
93,753
2,380 212,400
0
0
85,746 198,820
46,760
36,804
11,485
5,535
44,420
8,493
7,712
93,458
17,609
1,516
13,156
28,860
627
13,887
15,455
345,776
768,532
(17,857)
49,034
34,087
0
65,265
OFFICERS
President
Joe Will Ross, San Angelo
Vice President, Finance
John Gilbreath, San Angelo
Commissioner
Mike Dixon, San Angelo
Vice President, Membership
Michael Jenike, San Angelo
Vice President, Administration
Dr. David Cummings, San Angelo
Vice President, Program
Jerry White, San Angelo
Vice President, Marketing
John Flint, San Angelo
Scout Executive, Secretary
Richard L. Reeve, San Angelo
Vice President, Endowment
James Huffman, San Angelo
Vice President, Properties
William “Scooter” Scott, Mertzon
Vice President, Development
Don Griffis, San Angelo
Vice President, Operations
Harold Sharp, San Angelo
Legal Counsel
John Mark Hogg, San Angelo
2013 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Will Allison, Sonora
Brad Bradley, Del Rio
Jimmy Bradley, Del Rio
Judge Mike Brown, San Angelo
Ruben Cantu, San Angelo
Robert Chandler, San Angelo
Joseph “Sonny” Cordova, Eagle Pass
Darrin Fentress, San Angelo
Michael Grooms, Rocksprings
Theodore Hogan, Odessa
Mark Huffstutler, Uvalde
Darrell Keese, Brady
Nick Khoury, Del Rio
Frank Lacy, Fort Stockton
Bob MacDonald, Uvalde
Janey Marmion, Uvalde
John Mayer, San Angelo
Deanna Mayfield, San Angelo
Michael McShan, Houston
Allen Moody, Rocksprings
Steven Moynihan, Del Rio
Dr. Dean Paret, Burleson
Joe Robinette, Bracketville
Keith Southerland, Uvalde
John Weston, Del Rio
Zack Upton, San Angelo
Fort Stockton
2013 TEXAS SOUTHWEST COUNCIL STAFF
Scout Executive
Richard Reeve
Field Director
Michael Ledbetter
Concho Valley District Executive
Mark Bowden
Winter Garden Senior District Executive
John Martinez
Amistad District Executive
Meghan Collins
Controller
Jitasa
Shop Clerk
Carole Sparks
Marketing Director
Kasi Grappe
Registrar
Barbara Jones
TEXAS SOUTHWEST COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
104 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE, PO BOX 1584, SAN ANGELO TEXAS 76902
PHONE: 325.655.7107 FAX: 325.657.0139 WEB SITE: www.texassouthwestbsa.org