Annual Report - Simon Kenton Council Boy Scouts of America

SIMON KENTON COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
FRIENDS,
“There’s wonder in the firelight. Adventure in the stars.” At any age, sitting by a campfire
can conjure the memories. They remind us of the unquenchable intrigue of childhood
discovery; to experience the mysteries of the world around us. The Scouting trail inspires
and fosters that experience through outdoor treks, positive adult mentorship, diverse
career exploration and relevant educational activities. It is with the support of many that
Scouting works to stretch imaginations, expand skills in key academic areas, introduce
healthier lifestyles, and empower youth to challenge themselves.
The Simon Kenton Council believes that each child deserves the opportunity to be a
Scout, so we are committed to invest in every single interested youth regardless of the
family’s financial ability. Last year, $55,554 was spent assisting low-income families,
representing a 19% increase in assistance thanks to the generosity of our donors. Nearly
$23,000 of that investment was spent on summer camperships so that cost was never a
barrier to a Scouts’s outdoor experience. Our philanthropic partners, local businesses and
groups share our passion for Scouting, and 395 churches and community organizations
call a Scouting unit their own, ensuring that each Scouting unit is truly locally “owned
and operated.”
Your investment has been key to the success of more than 18,000 Scouting youth in our
17-county, two-state territory. Without you, our Scouting youth could not benefit from the
6,400 Scout leaders and volunteers who dedicate countless hours to this effort. Thank
you for being a partner in our efforts by making a difference in the lives of Scouts.
MEMBERSHIP
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UNION
DISTRICTS
DELAWARE
LICKING
MADISO
N
DEAR
FRANKLIN
02 Licking
03 Arrowhead
FAIRFIELD
FAYETTE
04 Capital City
PICKAWAY
05 Buckeye
HOCKING
ROSS
VINTON
HIGHLAND
PIKE
ADAMS
01 Delaware
07 Darby Creek
08 Ohio Valley
09 Chief Tarhe
JACKSON
10 Chief Logan
11 Tecumseh
SCIOTO
LAW
GREENUP
06 Tri-Creek
RE
NC
E
Sincerely,
In 2014, The Simon Kenton Council continued
its recruitment partnerships with the Columbus
Blue Jackets, OhioHealth Chiller Ice Rinks and
the Columbus Clippers. Thanks to these generous
partners and a major philanthropic investment from
the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation, the council
successfully attracted new Scouting recruits.
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Cub Scouts
11,593
Boy Scouts
5,313
Venturing559
Exploring811
In-School Scouting
494
Total Membership
18,770
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Partners Support
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
The fastest growing careers in the United States are
related to science,
technology,
engineering and math, and
the Simon Kenton Council is proud to partner with
corporations and charitable organizations to ensure that
every Scout has fun, hands-on programming related to STEM.
Responsible money management is not only an important life
lesson, but a great platform to engage Scouts in a STEM-related topic
that could translate into better academic performance, too. Fifth Third Bank
sponsors several Personal Management Merit Badge workshops for at-risk youth in the
Chillicothe area and southern Ohio. PNC has sponsored the uniquely branded PNC Money$mart program,
which rewards youth in urban Columbus for financial understanding with a cute piggy bank patch.
Thanks to the generosity of two foundations — Steele-Reese Foundation and the Foundation of the
Tri-State Communities — we’re now introducing financial literacy program kits for Bear and Webelo
Scouts in Greenup County, Ky. These foundations also sponsor a Personal Management Merit Badge
workshop in Greenup County, which is an achievement that many Scouts travel hours to earn.
The Ingram-White Castle Foundation and Harry C. Moores Foundation also provide generous support
for STEM programming for at-risk Scouts. Their investment provides STEM program kits for use in Cub
Scout dens and STEM-related Merit Badge Workshops at no cost to participating Scouts.
Scouts in the Tecumseh District get two opportunities a year to
pursue STEM merit badges at STEM University, thanks to the
generosity of the Scioto Foundation, Fluor B & W and Portsmouth
High School.
Outdoor education is another core STEM discipline, and Honda
of America Mfg., AEP Foundation, CSX Foundation and the Green
Funds of the Columbus Foundation all help to ensure that Cub Scout
Day Camps and Boy Scout Summer Camps offer quality conservation
education and nature study.
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TO OUR GENEROUS PATRONS
Rick Billman enjoyed making lifelong memories
in the 1960s as a camper at Chief Logan Reservation with his
fellow Scouts in Troop 48 in Jackson, Ohio. Decades later, the
busy father and optometrist is committing to support Scouting
beyond his lifetime. Dr. Billman has invested a major planned gift to
benefit his favorite camp: Chief Logan Reservation. The Dr. Richard H.
and Mary Elizabeth Billman Endowment will benefit Chief Logan Reservation
through a five-year pledge.
Most of the Billman endowment will be invested long term in order to perpetually
generate income that will be spent later to improve the camp property. But 30% of his annual pledge
will pay the premium of a life insurance policy that is estimated to yield $250,000 after his and his
wife’s lifetimes — ensuring that the gift makes a huge impact in the lives of future Scouting families
who will enjoy Chief Logan Reservation.
Thomas L. Parker,
a lifelong Scouting
supporter, entrusted a transformational gift of $1.7 million dollars
to the Simon Kenton Council through his estate after he passed
away in July, 2014. Known publicly as a successful entrepreneur who
invented the frozen treat, the Drumstick, Mr. Parker will be remembered
by our Scouting community for his life of devotion to the mission of
Scouting. An Eagle Scout who remained actively engaged in Scouting, Mr.
Parker received the three ultimate honors for adult volunteers: the Silver Beaver,
given at the local level for the most dedicated volunteers; the Silver Antelope, a regional
award for exceptional character and service; and the Silver Buffalo, a national award for extraordinary
service to youth on a national stage.
Mr. Parker was Simon Kenton Council Board President and also served in several influential positions on
the Advisory Council and the regional and national Executive Boards. He was an avid sportsman with a
love of fishing and hunting, and was a member of the First Community Church for over 40 years. It is clear
that he lived Scouting values. The Simon Kenton Council is proud to honor Mr. Parker for his dedication to
Scouting and the legacy that he left behind.
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CAMP
COUNCIL
HIGHLIGHTS
ADVANCEMENTS
At Camp Falling Rock, a new Scoutmaster Cabin
and new shooting sports pavilion were unveiled.
At Chief Logan Reservation, two new staff cabins,
a new dock at the waterfront, new picnic tables
and new tent platforms were built.
At Camp Lazarus, Bucher Training Lodge was
remodeled with revamps of two bathrooms and
the kitchen.
At Camp Oyo, new roofs were installed on the
Order of the Arrow tower, and two cabins. New
French drains were installed near the cabins. The
Warrior Challenge Course designed for the 5,000
campers at Thunderbase was repurposed and
reassembled.
New paddleboards were added at CFR and CLR
through a grant from the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources.
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Boy Scout
SUMMER CAMP ATTENDANCE
Camp Falling Rock
Chief Logan Reservation
793
1,211
Total Attendance
2,004
Cub Scout
Special thanks
Cub & Webelos Resident Camps 341
Cub Scout Day Camp
3,907
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Merit Badge
Highlights
309 Scouts earned the Eagle Award
4,111 health & fitness badges earned
860 Webelos Scouts completed the Arrow
of Light Award
2,192 environmental stewardship
badges earned
2,840 Boy Scouts advanced in rank
3,042 civic engagement badges earned
9,002 Cub Scouts advanced in rank
4,331 STEM-related badges earned
14,818 merit badges earned
Camp Otter Run near Marysville now features new
restrooms and water system thanks to a $10,000
investment by Honda. (Camp Otter Run is owned by
Honda and enjoyed by Scouts through a joint lease
to the Simon Kenton Council and the Tecumseh
Council headquartered in Springfield, Ohio.)
to the Camp
Properties Committee volunteers and alumni
association for supporting and leading these
significant camp improvements.
Council
Advancements
SUMMER CAMPING
Total Attendance
The Simon Kenton Council is dedicated to improving the lives of local youth by addressing issues
related to general education, public health, and quality of life. Scouts are directly engaged in programs
that target environmental conservation, childhood obesity, and boosting math and science aptitude.
Through merit badge programs and advancements, Scouting youth develop self-worth, become
environmentally conscious and more civically engaged, learn healthy habits, and are better prepared for
studies in math and science.
More than 500 guests joined the celebration of over 300
Scouts who earned the distinction of Eagle Scout at the Eagle
Scout Recognition Dinner in May. The evening’s honoree was Dr.
Steven Gabbe, former senior VP of health services at OSU and
CEO of OSU Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Gabbe is pictured with
an Eagle Scout. Former OSU president Dr. E. Gordon Gee offered
keynote comments.
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FINANCIAL
REPORT
EXECUTIVE
LEADERSHIP
(UNAUDITED)
2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2014 REVENUE
Direct Public Support
United Way Support
Activity & Camping Fees
Sale of Scout Supplies (Net)
Popcorn Sales
Total Revenue
$1,331,603
$343,704
$1,853,596
$25,366
$992,907
$4,547,176
2014 EXPENSES
Program$3,847,596
Management$289,478
Fundraising$244,943
Charter & National Service Fees $71,495
Total Expenses
$4,453,512
Simon Kenton Council is a 501(c)(3) charity. We rely on local contributions to
deliver character development programs, camping facilities, youth and adult
training, service centers, professional support and more.
& COUNCIL OFFICERS
President Scott P. Moore
Commissioner Steven R. DeNunzio
Treasurer Richard Cochran
Assistant Treasurer Gary L. McGlaughlin
Senior Vice President – Revenue Development Christopher L. Miller, Esq.
Senior Vice President – Membership/Relationships Jeffrey Gill
Senior Vice President – Marketing Deanna Biros, ABC
Senior Vice President – Administration Walter B. Guenther
Senior Vice President – Program Constance Everhart
Senior Vice President – Properties Kevin J. Lee
Senior Vice President – Leadership Development Mark J. Sullivan, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President – ScoutReach/President Elect The Hon. Guy L. Reece, II
Member-at-Large Rebecca J. Lester
Member-at-Large Ronald R. Lime, Jr.
Member-at-Large Stephen E. Markovich, M.D.
Member-at-Large Karen Richeson
Member-at-Large Yaromir Steiner
Member-at-Large Noble H. Yoshida
2014 BOARD MEMBERS
Robert P. Anderson
William C. Andrews
Charles Arens* (Darby Creek)
Stephen Bayer* (Buckeye)
Richard H. Billman, II D.O.
Deanna Biros, ABC
G. Ross Bridgman, Esq.
David Brock * (Delaware)
Richard Cochran
Gregory B. Comfort
David Daughters
C. Daniel DeLawder
Chris DeMent* (Licking)
Steven R. DeNunzio
Constance Everhart
Jeffrey Gill
Walter B. Guenther
Evans Hand* (Chief Tarhe)
Daniel V. Hardiman
Steve Hartlage* (Tecumseh)
Vicky A. Hatcher
Kami Hisey ***
Jed Hood* (Tri Creek)
John M. Hyre
Jay Jacobsmeyer
Hugh Jones
Rock Jones, Ph.D.
Thomas R. Kromer
John “Jack” B. Lake* (Arrowhead)
Kevin J. Lee
Rebecca J. Lester
Ronald R. Lime, Jr.
Stephen E. Markovich, M.D.
Gary L. McGlaughlin
Christopher L. Miller, Esq.
Scott P. Moore
Isaac Oberer***
Michael L. Price
The Hon. Guy L. Reece, II (President Elect)
Karen Richeson
Yaromir Steiner
The Hon. Rebecca Stinchcomb
Mark J. Sullivan, Ph.D.
David Thomas* (Capital City)
David Trudell* (Chief Logan)
Garth Walker
Richard G. Welch
Noble H. Yoshida
*Denotes Members in their position as District Chair
***Denotes Youth Member elected in their position as Order of the Arrow Lodge Chief and Venturing President
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DONORS
Donors listed include all those who contributed to our annual operating support recognized
by Simon Kenton Council in 2014. Select gifts may include in-kind support or services.
$50,000 and up
American Electric Power
American Electric Power Foundation
United Way of Central Ohio
$25,000-$49,999
Mount Carmel Health System
$10,000-$24,999
Cardinal Health
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation
Easton Community Foundation
Fifth Third Bank
Harry C. Moores Foundation
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
Ingram-White Castle Foundation
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
PACCAR Foundation
Park National Bank
United Fund of Jackson County
United Way of Fairfield County
United Way of Ross County
Worthington Industries
$5,000-$9,999
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
G. Ross Bridgman, Esq.
Chornyak & Associates
Columbia Gas Of Ohio
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Foundation
CSX Transportation Inc.
David Meade Massie Trust
Dorsky + Yue International LLC
Fluor-B&W Portsmouth LLC
Greif
Hitachi HVB, Inc.
Huntington Bank
Kenworth
MYR Group, Inc.
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OhioHealth Chiller Ice Rinks
Pepper Construction Company
Quanta Services, Inc.
The Hon. Guy L. Reece, ll & Shirley Rogers-Reece
Robert E. & Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund
Rumpke
Ruscilli Construction Company
Speer Mechanical
Steele-Reese Foundation
U.S. Bank
United Way of Northeast Kentucky
United Way of Pickaway County
United Way of Scioto County
United Way of Union County
Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP
Walmart
$2,500-$4,999
Adena Health System
Advanced Drainage Systems
Alfred L. Willson Fund
C. Joseph Arbogast
Dr. F. Charles Arens
AVI Food Systems, Inc.
Richard & Janet Berry
Big Lots
BSA Foundation
Burns and McDonnell
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC
Michael D. Cantlin
Columbus Clippers
Greg Comfort
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
Continental Building Systems
C. Daniel DeLawder
Dick Masheter Ford, Inc.
The Energy Cooperative
Foundation for the Tri-State Community
J. David Fowler
Matthew Frye
Gahanna Rotary
Glockner Family Foundation
Grange Insurance
Harrison College
Neal & Vicky Hatcher
Hatzel Buehler, Inc.
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William Heffner
Hexion, Inc.
HOK
Ice Miller LLP
JobsOhio
Gregory S. Jordan
Thomas & Lori Kipfer
Kohl’s
Thomas Kromer
Gavin R. Larrimer
McDonalds USA LLC
Christopher L. Miller, Esq.
Jeffrey & Roberta Moe
Scott P. Moore
MPW Industrial Services, Inc.
Ohio Nurses Association
The Ohio State University College of Nursing
OhioHealth
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Rhema Christian Center
Richard D. Marting Foundation
Scioto Foundation
United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties
Westerville Division of Police
Erik Yassenoff
$1,000-$2,499
ABB, Inc.
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
William C. Andrews
Andrews Architects, Inc.
Ardagh Group
ARES Sportswear
Argo & Lehne Jewelers, Inc.
Atlas Industrial Contractors
Ball Corporation
Ball Metal Beverage, Golden Plant
Ned K. Barthelmas
Robert Beasley & Susan Emerson
Beecherhill
Ryan Bertram
Best Courier
Deanna Biros
Charles & Elizabeth Black
Bodmer & Hannah General &
Masonry Contractors
David Brock
Michael Browning
William J. Burke
Stephen Butt
Capital Choice Office Furniture
Cargill
Central Ohio Hospital Council
City of Grove City
Clary Trucking, Inc.
Coca Cola
Richard S. Cochran
Columbus Partnership
Coppage Construction Co., Inc.
Corna Kokosing Construction Company
Crabbe Brown & James LLP
Tracy Crouse
Eric A. Curtis
Robert E. Deis
Delta Dental Foundation
John Dergentis
Diamond Gem Lending Company
Dunbar Mechanical, Inc.
Thomas E. Dundon, II
EASi Engineering
Emerson Network Power
Equity
Don & Constance Everhart
Fairfield County Foundation
Fischer Homes
Audrey Foose
Fortis College
Fraternal Order of Eagles #2252
Frazier Heiby
Fujitsu Network Communications
FWT LLC
Dr. F. Trevor Gamble
Chris Geisler
General Mills, Inc.
Franklin T. Gerlach
Thomas J. Gernert
Daniel Gilkey
Glatfelter
Glimcher Realty
Dean Gross
Walter B. Guenther
Kristopher Haley
Daniel Hardiman
Haverhill North Coke Company
Scot Hawthorne
Heartland Bank
Brad & Cindy Herpolsheimer
Dale E. Heydlauff
Michael F. Hogan
Hondros College
Horizon
Horizons [Companies]
The House of LaRose, Inc.
IBM Employee Services Center
Jimmie A. Irby
Isaac Wiles Burkholder & Teetor, LLC
John G. & Winifred R. Hoyt Trust
Johnson Oliver & Howard LPA
Hugh A. Jones
King’s Daughters Medical Center
Jennifer & Jason Koma
Kroger Company
Kevin J. Lee
Leo Yassenoff Foundation
Licking Memorial Health Systems
Ronald R. Lime, Jr.
Nancy L. Liming
Janet Linkenhoker
Perry & Jodi Lipker
Larry J. Lorence
Marilyn Mansell
Dr. Stephen E. Markovich
Terry McGhee
Gary L. McGlaughlin
Keith A. McKinniss
Meeks & Thomas Co., L.P.A.
MI Homes Foundation
Mid-Ohio District Nurses Association
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Moody Nolan, Inc.
C. Arthur Morrow, Esq.
The Motorists Insurance Group
NALCO
Charles E. Nance, Jr.
National Shooting Sports Foundation
National Sign Systems
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ohio Elks Association
Ohio University-Lancaster
Earl Palm
Curtis Passafume
Perez and Morris LLC
Lee A. Peters
Nancy Peto
Floradelle Pfahl
Planned Development Co. of Ohio
Michael Price
Thomas Rhodes
Karen L. Richeson
Ronald Riebe
David Rieser
Matt & Melissa Rogers
Rosati Windows
Sauer Group, Inc.
James S. Savage, lll
Jeffrey R. Schiavone
Schottenstein Real Estate Group
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
James N. Shackleford, Sr.
Christopher S. Sherman
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Michelle L. Smith
Jeffrey L. Smith
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Mary Jean Speno
Yaromir Steiner
The Hon. Rebecca Stinchcomb
James E. Stocksdale
David H. Thomas
Torti Gallas and Partners
TRC
Ulmer & Berne LLP
United Way of Fayette County
United Way of Hocking County
Valmont Newmark
Carol Vanderbilt
Ventura Engineering, Inc.
Page Vornbrock
William J. Wahoff, Esq.
Wallick Communities
The Wasserstrom Company
Gerald Weise
Keith Welcker
Wellston Aersol Mfg., Co.
W.S. “Pete” White, Jr.
Wolfe Enterprises
Noble Yoshida
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18,000 SCOUTS STRONG:
The Simon Kenton Council is one of the largest Boy Scout
Councils in the nation, serving 17 counties in central and
southern Ohio, and Greenup county in northern Kentucky.
With more than 40 employees and nearly 6,400 volunteers,
we deliver the Scouting program to 18,000 youth at 395
chartered organizations.