Executive Board Meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 8:00Am

Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board Meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA 8:00am

- Agenda - I. Welcome & Introductions Jim Papada Council President

II. Approval of New Member: Jim Papada Brian Wallace – Northern District Chair

III. Approval of Minutes: Jim Papada November 11, 2015 Executive Board Meeting December 9, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting

IV. Commissioner’s Report Chuck Bolger Council Commissioner

V. Treasurer’s Report Finance Committee Member

VI. Development Report Mark Saxon Director of Development

VII. Investment Report Dave Smeltzer Investment Committee Member

VIII. Membership Report Greg Osborn Director of Field Service

IX. Program Report Patrick Brala Council Vice President, Program

X. Governance Report Sandy Girifalco Council Vice President, Governance

XI. Board Training Exercise

XII. Scout Executive’s Comments Dan Templar Scout Executive

XIII. Closing Comments Jim Papada

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2016 Annual Business Meeting Wednesday, April 20, 2016 4:30pm Meeting Location: Crowne Plaza Valley Forge (King of Prussia) * Council Recognition Dinner to Follow *

Welcome — new board member

Brian Wallace District Chair—Northern District

Brian has shared his love of Scouting since he was a child. His love for Scouting and teaching comes from his long experience as a school teacher, Assistant Principal and now Principal in the School District of Philadelphia. As an Eagle Scout, and Scoutmaster and Assistant Scout Master for Troop 358 out of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown, Brian has been able to help his Scouts grow and achieve their ranks and hopefully also make the rank of Eagle as he has. Mentoring is his specialty.

Brian is also a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow and has been a past Lodge Chief and proud staff member of Treasure Island, the founding place of the Order of the Arrow. He has also NYLT, National Camp School and the prestigious Wood Badge training.

Brian shares his skills elsewhere in the community as a former Camp Director for the YMCA, where he received the honor as 2004 Employee of the Year. He is also heavily involved in his church where he serves as Assistant Clergy at Grace Baptist Church. Brian has attended Lutheran Theological Seminary as a UTI student representative and was Vice Chair of the Board of Christian Education at Grace Baptist Church of Germantown. During 2011-2013 he was the Pastor Intern at Miller Memorial Baptist Church. Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

Executive Board Meeting Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West, Bala Cynwyd, PA 7:00pm

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Board Members Present: Chuck Bolger, Al Boris, Patrick Brala, David Chan, Mark Chilutti, Lewis Cyr, Steve Elliott, Joe Fanelli, Paul Garvey, Tom Leidy, Walt Livingston, Bob Lux, Stephanie Marcinkowski, Jim Papada, Steve Perrone, Ernie Scardecchio, John Severino, Brenda Shepperd, David Sirken, Robert Smyrl, Sean Stacy, Sherry Sutton, Peter Walts, Torpey White.

Staff Members Present: Veronica Coyle, Sarah Herrmann, Anca Neuman, Michael Oehmke, Greg Osborn, Mark Saxon, Dan Templar.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by Jim Papada, Council Commissioner.

John Severino delivered the invocation.

Action Items:  The minutes of the June 19 Executive Board Meeting and the October 14 Executive Committee Meeting were approved on a motion by Steve Perrone, seconded by Chuck Bolger, and approved unanimously.  The resolution to ratify and approve the appointment by the Chair of Sean Stacy as Audit Committee Chair, Sandy Girifalco as Governance Committee Chair, and Dave Smeltzer as Compensation Committee Chair, was approved on a motion by Mark Chilutti, seconded by Joe Fanelli, and carried unanimously.  The resolution to authorize the President, Treasurer, and Scout Executive to complete the application to the National Council for the annual renewal of its Charter to operate was approved on a motion by Joe Fanelli, seconded by Torpey White, and carried unanimously.

Commissioner’s Report: Chuck Bolger, Council Commissioner, delivered the Commissioner’s Report  Journey to Excellence: o As of September’s Journey to Excellence results, the council has recorded gold in eight categories, silver in four, bronze in five, and no score in two categories, which are both related to membership growth. o Overall, the council is currently outperforming 2014 year-end as well as 2015 goals. Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

o Regardless of the overall performance, the council can only achieve a maximum of silver without membership growth.  2015 Recharter Season: o All units are due to recharter on 12/31/15. This is the first time the council will have the same recharter date for all units. o PA Background checks need to be submitted in order for an adult volunteer to remain registered. At this point the council has received about 50% of the anticipated clearances. Every Board member needs to complete his/her clearances.  Commissioners: The council currently has 119 Commissioners. There are two new Assistant Council Commissioners tasked with supporting the LDS units.

Treasurer’s Report Bob Lux, Council Treasurer, delivered the Treasurer’s Report.  September Financial Statements: The council reported a net income of $782,361 against a budgeted loss of $(45,397). o Revenue is off by 1%, while expenses are off by 17%. o Unrestricted equity continues to grow. It is currently $1.3M. o There is no outstanding balance on the Line of Credit. o There is a total of $13M in the endowment fund, with $3.5M being legally unrestricted.  2015 Year End Projections: o Management performed several year-end projection exercises, which is resulting in a year end projection of $330K: 5% short of revenue, and 9.6% short of expenses. o Capital Campaign: approximately $85K from various items were charged to the Capital Campaign Fund this year that were probably not appropriate. The charges were reversed back to the Operating Fund. There is $250K remaining from Dr. Templeton’s seed gift. o The council leadership and the Finance Committee have recommended a transfer of approximately half the actual year-end surplus to the Capital Fund to support projects at the camps and office. The second half will remain in the Operating Fund to support unrestricted net equity.  2016 Budget: o The goals of the 2016 budget were to have a $75K surplus, limit expense growth to 3%, and reduce the spending rule of the endowment fund to 4.75%, while strengthening the camping program and camperships. o The council is striving for a 2016 Calendar Year Capital Budget of approximately $400,000. The council is developing a standalone Capital Campaign Budget.

Development Report Al Boris, Development Chair, delivered the Development Report. Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

 2016 Board Friends of Scouting Kick-Off: o Several funders ask if all of our board members make financial contributions to the council, and their funding is determined by the council’s response. o In 2016, board members who increase their gift by 10% will receive a tie.  Special Events: o Fall events have been very successful so far. The Robert Morris event, held on November 10, raised $76K on a $50K goal. o There are several more events in November, December, and January. Board members are encouraged to attend.  Door-Opening: o The Development Committee is asking the board to consider people who may be interested in Scouting, especially considering the membership policy change. o The board isn’t being asked to “make the ask,” but merely help the committee open the door.

Membership Report Mark Chilutti, Membership Chair, delivered the Membership Report.  September 30th’s Rocket Into Scouting Event o 1,300 youth were recruited. Not as many as the council would have liked, but still a better performance than last year. o New Scout received a rocket, and there were several events held where Scouts could launch the rockets.  There are four districts that have positive membership growth in October: Constellation, Lafayette, Washington, and Exploring.  December 12th Membership Planning Day: o Each district has been asked to send their best representatives to a five- hour membership planning day on December 12th. o The purpose of the meeting is to share best practices and develop a year- round, realistic plan for membership recruitment. o The attendance of members of the board is the best way to show the staff and the field volunteers that this is important to the council’s Board of Directors.

Program Report Pat Brala, Program Chair, delivered the Program Report.  Barry Kauffmann has been appointed the new chair of the Activities Committee.  Scouts have currently logged 4.06 hours of community service per member. This number should be higher, but there is a lack of awareness/reporting. There will be a campaign over the next several weeks to encourage units to log their hours. Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

 Growth in Cub Scout Advancement is related to an increase in quality and the right-sizing of the Scoutreach program. The council is at 58.7% YTD, while the national average is 64%.  Camping: attendance declined 4% across the board. o Cub Scout attendance grew from 40.6% to 57.1% in 2015, primarily due to a drop in the number of Cub Scouts. . Resident Camp attendance was flat, but attendance at weekend programs doubled. o Boy Scout attendance dropped from 78.8% to 75.4% in 2015. It’s still a strong performance, but Resica Falls fell short of targeted attendance. o A Cub Scout Program Director and a Boy Scout Program Director have been hired. Part of their job will be to improve the marketing effort of the council camping programs.  Property Improvements: o Firestone Service Center continues the HVAC overhaul. New units are being put on the roof, and the duct work is being replaced. o Resica Falls: . The Great Bend Shower House opened in the summer of 2015. . The Handicraft Lodge will be completed in time for summer 2016. The new Handicraft Lodge will be in a more central part of camp, which is appealing to the first and second year campers who spend a lot of time there. It is an $80K project that has already raised $95K. . STEM Center: currently a conceptual project. This would be a phased project to move STEM to the other part of the old Great Bend Dining Hall that would quadruple the space available now.  Strategic Planning Thought: the key to growth is a great Scouting program. It attracts the Scouts and then keeps them.

Marketing Report Dan Templar, Scout Executive, delivered the Marketing Report.  Background: during the previous strategic planning process, a need was identified to increase the council’s social media/PR presence. A Director of Marketing was hired to address this need.  While the Director of Marketing position is temporarily vacant, the council maintains a strong social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and also maintains a blog and a photo sharing website.  The current key issue is to keep the content fresh and up to date, so that we continue to increase visibility of our great programs.  The council is creating a marketing committee around what the council currently has and how to improve it.

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Dan Templar delivered his remarks.  The typical Scout Executive 90-Day Plan was somewhat interrupted by the council’s membership change, which was a proud moment for the Cradle of Liberty Council. The staff has been “drinking from the fire hose” for the past few months, as people are agreeing to take meetings and are eager to get involved now that membership standards are no longer an issue.  It’s important to take a different approach to professional positions like Marketing and Program. Success as a District Executive doesn’t necessarily transfer to success as a Marketing Director. The two new Program Directors come from strong camping and program backgrounds, but were never professional Scouters.

Closing Comments Jim Papada, Council President, delivered his closing comments.  Strategic Planning: o The first Strategic Plan Steering Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, November 16. o The council has engaged a firm that focuses on market research to conduct a 10-person focus group as well as 300 phone interviews to determine if there is a difference between what we know and reality. o The minutes from these meetings and all other strategic planning documents will be shared on the council website.  The board meeting schedule will be switching to mornings only, with the exception of the Annual Business Meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm on a motion by Mark Chilutti, seconded by Chuck Bolger, and approved unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel A. Templar Scout Executive

Approved:______James M. Papada, Council President

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Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 9, 2015 7:30am Firestone Scouting Resource Center, Wayne, Pennsylvania

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Location: Firestone Scouting Resource Center, 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087.

Committee Members Present: Chuck Bolger, Patrick Brala, Mark Chilutti, Bob Lux, Jim Papada.

Staff Members Present: Veronica Coyle, Anca Neuman, Michael Oehmke, Greg Osborn, Mark Saxon, Chris Tomlin, Dan Templar.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30am by Jim Papada, Council President.

Action Item: • The proposed Capital Fund transfer of up to $150,000; the proposed 2016 Operating Budget Surplus of $75,000, including the 4.75% spending policy; the proposed 2016 Funded Capital Budget of $539,484 and the proposed Capital Campaign Budget of $334,691 assuming an additional $110,500 is collected in support of the Capital Campaign Budget was approved on a motion by Bob Lux, seconded by Jim Papada, and carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report Bob Lux, Council Treasurer, presented the projected 2015 year-end performance and the 2016 Operating and Capital Budgets.  2015 Year-End Projections: o The council is projecting a $324K surplus against a budgeted surplus of $34,446. This is primarily through expense savings. o Provided the Calendar Year 2015 Surplus is at least $270K, the Finance Committee recommends that management be authorized to transfer to the Capital Fund up to $150K of the Calendar Year 2015 Surplus. o Unrestricted equity is projected to grow to $705K (after the transfer), which is a good way to strengthen the balance sheet while still investing in properties. o Over four years, the council has invested $1.2M in Capital Projects to improve the properties: . In 2012 invested $221,000 and set up a $300,000 camp maintenance endowment . In 2013 invested $362,530 Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

. In 2014 invested $132,374 . In 2015 invested $501,809 o $825K remains in the Capital Fund as proceeds from the Marks Building Settlement. o The Council projects ending 2015 with a Capital Fund balance of $514K, assuming a transfer of $150K from the 2015 Operating surplus. $346K of that fund is unrestricted. The remaining restricted amount is primarily for conservation and the Handicraft Lodge and Resica Falls.  2016 Operating Budget: o The 2016 Operating Budget projects a net surplus of $75K. o Total Support and Revenue is expected to increase $262K or 4.2% over 2015 projected revenue. . This growth is spread between Friends of Scouting, Foundations, Popcorn and Camp Cards (mostly Camp Cards), and Council Activities. . Retaining a seasoned executive team is critical to this success. o Expenses are increasing $510K or 8.7% over the projected 2015 expenses. . 82% or $417K of the increase is related to the assumption of full staffing in 2016, including compensation, travel, and meetings and conferences. . Remaining increase in expenses is attributed to program and supply costs related to increased camping activity, the Philmont Trip, and a Council Jamboree. o The Endowment Spending Rule is budgeted at 4.75%, down from 5.00% in 2015. o Risks & Mitigation: . Key risks include the proposed Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which may increase the minimum salary level below which employees are entitled to overtime pay, a growth in camping attendance, and anticipated growth in FOS, Camp Cards, Popcorn, and Direct Mail. . Risks are mitigated by the phasing of the hiring of vacant positions, and focusing on Development activities related to Foundations and other benefactors given the change in membership policy.  2016 Capital Budget: o During CY 2016, the council expects to add $188K to the Capital Fund, bringing total available funds to $702K. $385K is unrestricted. $317K is restricted primarily for conservation and the Handicraft Lodge at Resica Falls. o There is an anticipated reserve of $163K in the Capital Fund for unexpected projects.  2016 Capital Campaign Budget: Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

o The proposed Capital Campaign budget is $345K, including consulting fees ($72K) and a refreshed feasibility study ($60K). o Currently, $234K remains available in the Capital Fund from the original start-up gift from Dr. Templeton. Leadership is restricted to spending up to the $234K until remaining funding is identified and collected.  Finance Committee Goals for 2016: o Continue to enhanced transparency with the Volunteer base o Continue to strengthen the Council’s Finance Team o Continue to support the development of the Capital Campaign o Development of Selected Policies particularly those in support of the Capital Campaign o Continued oversight of the collection of pledge balances

Commissioner’s Report Chuck Bolger, Council Commissioner, delivered the Commissioner’s Report.  Commissioner recruitment update: o The number of commissioners has increased from 107 to 129. o Orientations for now commissioners are being held monthly.  Journey to Excellence (JTE): o The council projects to be Silver in JTE in 2015 due to a lack of membership growth. o A fully staffed executive team should be able to tackle membership in 2016. o The Council Key 3 has identified five metrics that they are targeting for improvement: Fiscal Management, Fundraising, Cub Scout Camping, Community Service, and Voice of the Scout. o JTE remains a moving target – the National Office changes benchmarks every year so that only 10% of councils achieve Gold.

Development Report Jim Papada, Council President, delivered the Development Report.  The Board FOS campaign was kicked off on November 11, and board members were asked to increase their gift by 10% or more. There are 13 board members in total who met the challenge so far. Follow up letters will be sent by Al Boris.  2015 has been a tremendously successful year for special events.

Membership Report Mark Chilutti, Membership Chair, delivered the Membership Report.  Eight districts are projected for membership growth in 2015.  December 12 Membership Plan Building Day: o 52 attendees – both staff and volunteers – are expected to attend, which is a great turnout. All were given homework in advance. Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

o The goal is to develop a 12-month membership plan, supported by new initiatives including a New Unit Assistance Team and membership grants. o The day will also include an open discussion about expectations of professionals and volunteers.

Program Report Pat Brala, Program Chair, delivered the Program Report.  JTE Program areas are tracking well, and all should hit gold except for Boy Scout Camping.  Two new Program Directors – one for Cub Scouts and one Boy Scouts – have been hired and started in December. They will be picking up a lot of project assignments that had been assigned to District Executives.  Area 5 is starting to conduct conference calls for Program VPs. It’s a great opportunity to share ideas. Cradle of Liberty appears to be on top of the curve, but one council – Patriots’ Path – has a lot we could learn from.  Properties Update: Paul Garvey distributed a summary memo which included a synopsis of different projects and their priorities. This keeps long-term projects out on the fringe, but not lost.  Council Activities Update: o The International Committee is planning an event – Olympia Scope – that provides an exchange opportunity for Canadian and American Scouts. o There will be a council-wide Pinewood Derby in March 2016. o 100th Anniversary of Delmont Celebration: 30 committee membership have been planning this event. This is a great opportunity for the capital campaign.

Governance Report Jim Papada, Council President, delivered the Governance Report.  The Governance Committee is in the process of gathering the charters for each standing council committee.  There is a new by-law template coming from the National Office, and the council will be updating its by-laws.

Strategic Plan Jim Papada, Council President, delivered an update on the Strategic Plan.  The Strategic Plan task force has meet once, and has three remaining meetings. The first meeting discussed Scouting in the city; the next meeting will focus on Scouting in the suburbs.  The council engaged The Melior Group to conduct a Market Research Study. The first part of that project – a focus group survey – was conducted on December 7. The council leadership had the opportunity to observe. The Melior Group will do about 300 telephone surveys over the month of January, and will Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

present findings of both the focus group and the phone surveys to the committee in February.

Scout Executive’s Remarks Dan Templar, Scout Executive, delivered his remarks.  There’s lots of change at both the council and national level. The National Office is streamlining itself with the goal of providing better support to local councils.  The current staff is becoming more experienced, and will have lots of opportunities to grow in 2016.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45am.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel A. Templar Scout Executive

Approved:______James M. Papada, Council President Cradle of Liberty Council Scouting's Journey to Excellence Boy Scouts of America 2015 Council Objectives December 2015 Final

2014 Results 2015 Target 2015 Results Objectives Numerical Numerical # Points Staff Numerical # Points Earned Level Points Earned Level Results Goal Targeted Champion Results

Item # Finance -- 2015 Category Total Needed for Overall Gold = 200. 2015 Target Score: 325 Points. 2015 Final Score: 525 Points.

Fiscal Management: Maintain positive unrestricted net 1 assets in the Operating Fund to support annual $86,986 100 Bronze $34,446 100 Anca Neuman $876,697 300 Gold operating expenses.

Fundraising: Increase council-generated net $3,848,942 200 Gold $4,946,183 200 Mark Saxon $4,768,999 200 Gold 2 contributions in the Operating Fund over prior year.

Endowment: Add new permanently restricted gifts to $23,750 25 Bronze $10,000 25 Mark Saxon $12,650 25 Bronze 3 the Endowment Fund. Membership -- 2015 Category Needed for Overall Gold = 275. 2015 Target Score: 500 Points. 2015 Final Score: 25 Points.

Membership Impact: Increase market share (Cub 4 Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers & 5.96% N/A No status 6.0% 100 Greg Osborn 5.06% 0 None Explorers).

Membership/Youth Growth: Increase number of 5 registered youth (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity 15,313 N/A No status 15,620 300 Greg Osborn 13,046 0 None Scouts, Venturers & Explorers).

Youth Retention: Improve retention rate of traditional 75.42% 200 Gold 72.0% 100 Greg Osborn 67.94% 75 Bronze 6 members. Program -- 2015 Category Needed for Overall Gold = 125. 2015 Target Score: 250 Points. 2015 Final Score: 400 Points.

Cub Scout Advancement: Increase the percentage of Michael 53.35% 50 Silver 50.00% 25 60.63% 50 Silver 7 Cub Scouts earning rank advancements. Oehmke

Boy Scout Advancement: Increase the percentage of Michael 42.75% 25 Bronze 40.00% 25 46.35% 100 Gold 8 Boy Scouts earning rank advancements. Oehmke

Cub Scout Camping: Increase the percentage of Cub Michael 40.57% 50 Silver 42.57% 50 57.06% 100 Gold 9 Scouts attending day camp and/or resident camp. Oehmke

Boy Scout Camping: Increase the percentage of total Michael 10 Boy/Varsity Scouts attending long-term camp and high- 78.84% 50 Silver 65.00% 50 75.39% 50 Silver adventure program. Oehmke

Community Service: Increase the amount of Michael 5.04 hours per 11 community service provided by Scouts, leaders, and 4.41 50 Silver 4.61 100 100 Gold other participants. Oehmke Scout Unit Service -- 2015 Category Needed for Overall Gold = 175. 2015 Target Score: 200 points. 2015 Final Score: 225 Points.

Youth-Serving Executives: Maintain or improve ratio of 18 100 Bronze 13 100 Dan Templar 15 100 Bronze 12 youth-serving executives to total available youth.

Unit Retention: Improve retention rate of traditional 90.82% N/A No status 90.85% 50 Greg Osborn 90.65% 50 Silver 13 units. NEW IN 2015!

Unit Contacts: Support implementation of the Unit Service Plan through detailed assessments and an 33.60% N/A No status 15% 25 Greg Osborn 29.12% 50 Silver 14 increased number of significant unit contacts. NEW IN 2015! Voice of the Scout: Actively participate in the program 73.1% emails 15 and improve Net Promoter Score on constituent 12.% respond 200 Gold NPS 40 25 Greg Osborn NPS 44 25 Bronze surveys. 50.5% NPS Leadership & Governance -- 2015 Category Needed for Overall Gold = 150. 2015 Target Score: 450. 2015 Final Score: 225 Points.

Council Leadership: Have a trained and engaged Assessment 2 out of 5 75 Bronze Yes to All 300 Dan Templar 100 Bronze 16 executive board. completed selected criteria

District Leadership: Increase the number of volunteers 214 25 Bronze 20 per district 50 Greg Osborn 19 per district 25 Bronze 17 serving on district committees.

Unit Leadership: Increase the number of direct contact Michael 89.67% 100 Gold 90.00% 100 92.95% 100 Gold 18 leaders who are trained. Oehmke

TOTALS (2014) 1250 Silver (Target) 1725 Gold (2015) 1450 Silver

2015 Journey to Excellence Finish Line - Cradle Of Liberty Council #525 #Error

Finance Dec 2014 Score #Error Score What is needed to achieve >>> Bronze Silver Gold Operating unrestricted net assets $531,781 100 $876,697 300 Year-end surplus including transfers* $0 $41,238 $143,255 Council-generated contributions $3,848,941 200 $4,768,999 200 Additional contributions needed ($1,533,831) ($1,372,073) ($1,210,314) New Permanent endowment $23,750 25 $12,650 25 Additional endowment needed* $0 $58,977 $345,487 Total finance points earned 325 525 Minimum points in category for gold Membership Dec 2014 Score #Error Score What is needed to achieve >>> Bronze Silver Gold Market share 5.97 % 0 5.06 % 0 Additional youth needed 2,422 2,492 10,157 Membership 15,313 0 13,046 0 Additional youth needed 2,268 2,421 2,574 Youth retained from prior year 75.91 % 200 67.94 % 75 Dropped youth needed to reregister 0 581 1,427 Total membership points earned 200 75 Minimum points in category for gold Program Dec 2014 Score #Error Score What is needed to achieve >>> Bronze Silver Gold Cub Scout advancement rate 53.35 % 50 60.63 % 50 Additional CS earning advancements* 329 840 1,380 Boy Scout advancement rate 42.76 % 25 46.35 % 100 Additional BS earning advancements* 0 0 0 Cub Scout camping rate 40.58 % 50 57.06 % 100 Number of CS attending camp* 1,769 2,283 2,681 Boy Scout camping rate 78.85 % 50 75.39 % 50 Number of BS attending camp* 2,454 2,900 3,569 Total service hours 67,615 50 65,753 100 Additional service hours needed* 0 0 4,925 Total program points earned 225 400 Minimum points in category for gold Unit Service Dec 2014 Score #Error Score What is needed to achieve >>> Bronze Silver Gold Youth-serving executives 18 100 15 100 Additional executives needed 0 5 18 Units retained from prior year 93.93 % 0 90.65 % 50 Dropped units needed to reregister 0 0 16 Unit contact rate 34.55 % 100 29.12 % 50 Additional units with enough contacts* 0 0 37 Council/district volunteer NPS 0.00 % 200 43.53 % 25 Net Promoter Score needed 40.00 % 50.00 % 60.00 % Total unit service points earned 450 225 Minimum points in category for gold Leadership and Governance Dec 2014 Score #Error Score What is needed to achieve >>> Bronze Silver Gold Council leadership improvement N.A. 75 2 100 Additional criteria to show improvement 0 1 2 Average district committee size 29.58 100 18.67 25 Additional district committee needed 0 16 155 Direct contact leaders trained 89.68 % 100 92.95 % 100 Additional leaders to be trained* 0 0 0 Total leadership points earned 275 225 Minimum points in category for gold JTE Totals Dec 2014 Score Score What is needed to achieve >>> Bronze Silver Gold Total score attained 1475 1450 Total points to achieve level * Some measures have other variables. As a result, the amounts stated to achieve the various levels are based upon having the same membership & expenses as the prior year. Scouting's Journey to Excellence 2016 Council Planning, Performance, and Recognition

Bronze Silver Gold Objective Bronze Level Silver Level Gold Level Item Points Points Points Finance Category Total Needed for Overall Gold: 200 Total Possible: 600 Positive unrestricted .08 ratio, or positive and .25 ratio, or .08 and Fiscal management: Maintain positive operating net assets or increase 2% (surplus increase 2% (surplus #1 unrestricted net assets in the Operating Fund to increase 2% (surplus 100 200 300 plus/minus transfers) over plus/minus transfers) over support annual operating expenses. plus/minus transfers) over expenses expenses expenses Fundraising: Increase council-generated net Greater than or equal to 3% growth over prior three 10% growth over prior #2 contributions in the Operating Fund over prior 75 100 200 prior three year average year average three year average years. New endowment gifts of at least 5% of expenses; or Endowment: Add new permanently restricted New endowment gifts of at New endowment gifts of at achieve Silver, plus #3 gifts to the Endowment Fund, while increasing its least 0.5% of expenses or 25 50 100 least 1% of expenses endowment net assets ability to support operations. $10,000, whichever is less equal three times operating expenses Membership Category Total Needed for Overall Gold: 275 Total Possible: 800 Community impact: Increase market share, 6% density or 1% growth in including members (Cub Scouts, Boy 9% density, or 6% and 1% 15% density, or 9% and 1% #4 density (i.e. 5.00% to 100 200 300 Scouts/Varsity Scouts, Venturers, Explorers) and growth in density growth in density 5.05%) Learning for Life participants. Membership/youth growth: Increase number of #5 registered youth (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts/ Varsity Greater than prior year 1% growth over prior year 2% growth over prior year 100 200 300 Scouts, Venturers and Explorers). 65% retention or 2 72% retention, or 65% and 78% retention, or 72% and Youth retention: Improve retention rate of #6 percentage points increase 2 percentage points 2 percentage points 75 100 200 traditional members. (i.e. 58%-60%) increase increase Program Category Total Needed for Overall Gold: 125 Total Possible: 500 Cub Scout advancement: Increase the 50% or 2 percentage points 61%, or 50% and 2 75%, or 61% and 2 #7 percentage of Cub Scouts earning rank 25 50 100 increase (i.e. 28%-30%) percentage points increase percentage points increase advancements. Boy Scout advancement: Increase the 44% or 2 percentage points 50%, or 44% and 2 55%, or 50% and 2 #8 percentage of Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts 25 50 100 increase (i.e. 30%-32%) percentage points increase percentage points increase earning rank advancements. Cub Scout camping: Increase the percentage of 36% or 2 percentage points 55%, or 36% and 2 90%, or 55% and 2 #9 Cub Scouts attending day camp, family camp, 25 50 100 increase (i.e. 18%-20%) percentage points increase percentage points increase and/or resident camp. Boy Scout camping: Increase the percentage of 55% or 2 percentage points 65%, or 55% and 2 80%, or 65% and 2 #10 Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts attending long- 25 50 100 increase (i.e. 38%-40%) percentage points increase percentage points increase term camp and high-adventure program. Community service: Increase the amount of Average 3 hours per youth Average 5 hours per youth Average 7 hours per youth #11 community service provided by Scouts, Explorers, member or .2 hour growth member, or 3 hours and .2 member, or 5 hours and .2 25 50 100 leaders, and other participants. (i.e. 1.8 to 2.0) hour growth hour growth Unit Service Category Total Needed for Overall Gold: 175 Total Possible: 600 Youth-serving executives: Maintain or improve 1 YSE per 22,000 TAY or #12 ratio of youth-serving executives to total available increase of 1 YSE over 1 YSE per 14,000 TAY 1 YSE per 8,000 TAY 100 200 300 youth. prior year mode 86% retention or 2 Unit retention: Improve retention rate of #13 percentage points increase 90% retention 94% retention 25 50 100 traditional units. (i.e. 80%-82%) 10% of units have 6 total 20% of units have 6 total 35% of units have 6 total Unit contacts: Support implementation of the assessments recorded in assessments recorded in assessments recorded in Unit Service Plan through detailed assessments #14 Commissioner Tools of Commissioner Tools of Commissioner Tools of 25 50 100 and an increased number of significant unit which one should be a which one should be a which one should be a contacts. detailed assessment. detailed assessment. detailed assessment. Achieve a Net Promoter Achieve a Net Promoter Achieve a Net Promoter Score* (NPS) of 50 from Score* (NPS) of 60 from Voice of the Scout: Actively participate in the Score* (NPS) of 40 from the council/district the council/district #15 program and improve the Net Promoter Score on 25 50 100 the council/district volunteers segment, and volunteers segment, and constituent surveys. volunteers segment. have a 20% response rate have a 20% response rate from the segment. from the segment. Leadership and Governance Category Total Needed for Overall Gold: 150 Total Possible: 500 Council has a current strategic plan that is used Achieve bronze require- Achieve bronze require- to establish the annual Council leadership: Have an active strategic ments, plus show ments, plus show #16 operational plan and 100 200 300 plan with an engaged executive board. improvement in three of the improvement in four of the budget. Board adopts five targeted JTE criteria. five targeted JTE criteria. specific goals to improve five targeted JTE criteria.

Average of 12 per district or Average of 20, or average Average of 33, or average District leadership: Increase the number of #17 increase average by two of 12 and increase average of 20 and increase average 25 50 100 volunteers serving on district committees. persons per district by two persons per district by two persons per district

Unit leadership: Increase the number of direct 34% or 2 percentage points 42%, or 34% and 2 60%, or 42% and 2 #18 25 50 100 contact leaders who are trained. increase (i.e. 22%-24%) percentage points increase percentage points increase

Scoring: Gold- Total of 1,650 total points plus minimums in every category, Silver- Total of 1,350 points, Bronze- Total of 1,000 points Scouting's Journey to Excellence 2016 Council Planning, Performance, and Recognition

Journey to Excellence in 2016 will proceed along the path of continuous improvement. It is based on many of the best practices used in the corporate performance measurement field today. It guides program planning before the year begins, monitors activities for continuous improvement during the year, and recognizes performance at the end of the year. In planning your strategy, use actual numbers from the previous years to guide your performance improvement goal-planning. The council may qualify by meeting either determined or performance improvement standards.

Finance Measures Unrestricted net assets (Operating Fund) as of 12/31/16, divided by total expenses (Operating Fund) as of 12/31/16, and measured on 1 1/31/17. Total of current and reclassified contributions in the Operating Fund, including FOS, project sales, net special events, foundations and 2 trusts, and other direct support accounts (except legacies and bequests) as of 12/31/16 (A), and measured on 1/31/17, minus the average of same contributions accounts for the years of 2013-2015 (B), divided by the same prior three years' average (B). (A-B)/B Endowment gifts are the total of current permanently restricted contributions recorded in the Endowment Fund during 2016 calendar year, 3 divided by total expenses (Operating Fund) as of 12/31/16, and measured on 1/31/17. Endowment net assets include total of unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted as of 12/31/16, and measured on 1/31/17. Membership Measures Total Lone Cub Scouts, Cub Scouts, Lone Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers, and Learning for Life 4 participants on 12/31/16, divided by total available youth (TAY). Difference between 12/31/16 total of Lone Cub Scouts, Cub Scouts, Lone Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, 5 and Explorers and 12/31/15 total of same membership categories, divided by 12/31/15 total of same membership categories.

Percent of traditional youth (Lone Cub Scouts, Cub Scouts, Lone Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts) 6 remaining registered after one year (12/31/15 to 12/31/16), including all transfers. Youth who turn 18 within the year are not included in the calculations. Program Measures

7 Total number of Cub Scouts advancing at least one rank (Bobcat - Arrow of Light) on 12/31/16, divided by total Cub Scouts on 12/31/16. Total number of Boy Scouts advancing at least one rank (Scout - Eagle) on 12/31/16, divided by total Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts on 8 12/31/16. Council Cub Scouts attending any in-council/out-of-council day camp (including STEM), resident camp, or family camp during the period of 9 9/1/15 through 8/31/16, divided by Cub Scout membership on 6/30/16. Council Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts attending any in-council/out-of-council long-term summer camp, high-adventure experience, jamboree, 10 specialty camp (such as STEM), or serving on camp staff during the period on 9/1/15 through 8/31/16, divided by Boy Scout/Varsity Scout membership on 6/30/16. Total service hours by Scouts, leaders, and other participants recorded on Journey To Excellence Service Hours website on 12/31/16, 11 divided by registered youth (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorers) on 12/31/16. Unit Service Measures Total available youth population divided by the typical count (monthly modal average) of youth-serving executives (LFL-certified executives 12 plus unit-serving executives) employed during 2016. Part-time executives in approved positions are included.

13 Percent of traditional units (packs, troops, teams, crews, and ships) remaining registered after one year (12/31/15 to 12/31/16).

Number of unique units receiving six or more assessments of which one should be a detailed assessment, as recorded in Commissioner 14 Tools during 2016, divided by total number of traditional units on 12/31/16. The Net Promoter Score* for the Voice of Scout surveys will be determined for all respondents to the council/district segment for the most recent survey. Response rates will be determined by dividing respondents by total number of surveys successfully distributed for this 15 segment. Responses to other segments will not be a factor for Journey to Excellence.

*The Net Promoter is a registered trademark of Satmetrix, Bain & Company, and Fred Reichheld. Leadership & Governance Measures It is recommended that the council engage with the BSA Strategic Performance Office in developing its strategic plan and utilizing the tools available. Bronze: Council has a strategic plan that expires on or after 12/31/16. The executive board uses it as the basis for an annual 16 operational plan, selecting 5 of the 17 other JTE criteria for improvement during 2016. The selection of five targeted criteria is accepted by the Area and submitted by 2/28/16. Silver: Achieve growth (improved percentage, not necessary to have more points) in three of the five targeted criteria. Gold: Achieve growth in four of five targeted criteria. Total of district committee members, including District chairmen (61), District vice chairmen (62), Neighborhood chairmen (64), District 17 members-at-large (75), and District commissioners (81) on 12/31/16, divided by the number of districts containing traditional units on 12/31/16. A person will be counted only once, even if registered in more than one position.

Number of Cubmasters (CM), Tiger Cub den leaders (TL), Den leaders (DL), Webelos den leaders (WL), Scoutmasters (SM), Leaders of 18 11-year old Scouts- LDS (10), Varsity Scout coaches (VC), Crew advisors (NL), and Skippers (SK), paid or multiple registration, completing essential training requirements for their position by 12/31/16, divided by total number in the positions listed above on 12/31/16.

Scoring the council's performance: To determine the council's performance level, the National Council will use the above information to measure the points earned for each of the 18 individual criteria and then add those individual point scores to determine a composite score. Bronze level requires earning 1,000 points, Silver level requires earning 1,350 points and Gold level requires earning 1,650 points (and stated minimum point totals in each of the five categories). Bonus points may be offered and added to the total score, but will not be included in any category.

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2015 Development Report Updated: 12/31/2015

District Friends of Scouting District 2014 Actual 2015 Goal Family Community 2015 Total 2014 to Date % of Goal Baden Powell $ 43,505 $ 47,000 $ 42,234 $ 7,010 $ 49,244 $ 51,290 105% Washington $ 54,527 $ 60,000 $ 59,842 $ 5,054 $ 64,896 $ 57,097 108% Continental $ 19,464 $ 23,000 $ 19,270 $ 800 $ 20,070 $ 20,064 87% General Nash $ 61,518 $ 67,000 $ 61,751 $ - $ 61,751 $ 61,818 92% Lafayette $ 39,790 $ 43,000 $ 41,461 $ 5,425 $ 46,886 $ 41,595 109% Montgomery County: $ 218,804 $ 240,000 $ 224,558 $ 18,289 $ 242,847 $ 231,864 101%

Northern $ 26,499 $ 30,000 $ 6,873 $ 3,150 $ 10,023 $ 28,204 33% Triune $ 23,560 $ 25,000 $ 5,498 $ 7,575 $ 13,073 $ 24,960 52% Roosevelt $ 38,135 $ 52,000 $ 27,736 $ 250 $ 27,986 $ 39,905 54% Philadelphia County: $ 88,194 $ 107,000 $ 40,107 $ 10,975 $ 51,082 $ 93,069 48%

Conestoga $ 32,973 $ 35,000 $ 16,327 $ 6,311 $ 22,638 $ 34,613 65% Constellation $ 61,561 $ 65,000 $ 62,521 $ 6,700 $ 69,221 $ 65,381 106% Minquas $ 51,703 $ 53,000 $ 31,837 $ 5,450 $ 37,287 $ 53,348 70% Delaware County: $ 146,237 $ 153,000 $ 110,685 $ 18,461 $ 129,146 $ 153,342 84%

District Totals: $ 453,235 $ 500,000 $ 375,350 $ 47,725 $ 423,075 $ 478,275 85%

Council Friends of Scouting Campaign Staff Advisor 2014 Actual 2015 Goal 2015 Actual 2014 to Date % of Goal Executive Board Sarah Herrmann$ 100,537 $ 87,000 $ 65,759 $ 99,037 76% Major Gifts-General Ops. Sarah Herrmann$ 37,750 $ 30,000 $ 14,126 $ 29,991 47% Major Gifts/LFL Sarah Herrmann$ 30,000 $ 40,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 75% Direct Mail Greg Osborn$ 37,105 $ 55,000 $ 48,531 $ 38,220 88% Leadership Nicole Di Donato$ 34,441 $ 32,000 $ 30,330 $ 31,960 95% Matching Gifts Greg Osborn$ 16,755 $ 20,000 $ 12,945 $ 16,755 65% Exploring/Program Partners Yancey/Osborn$ 8,075 $ 10,000 $ 5,965 $ 8,075 60% Staff Giving Chris Tomlin$ 12,719 $ 10,000 $ 7,155 $ 13,219 72% ScoutReach Gifts Chris Tomlin$ 345,740 $ 409,000 $ 368,500 $ 360,740 90% Council Totals: $ 623,122 $ 693,000 $ 583,311 $ 627,997 84%

2015 Special Events % of Goal Event Staff Advisor 2014 Actual 2015 Goal Event Date 2015 Actual 2014 to Date Goal Aqua Golf Classic John Bickel$ 140,825 $ 135,000 6/8 $ 126,320 $ 140,825 94% Century Club Dinner John Bickel $ 73,900 $ 55,000 11/17 $ 68,925 $ 75,650 125% North Star Award (Delco) John Bickel $ 19,600 $ 25,000 12/1 $ 67,408 $ 20,600 270% Eagle Dinner John Bickel $ 54,584 $ 55,000 5/26 $ 49,850 $ 54,584 91% Gala Michael Brandt$ 483,018 $ 480,000 6/16 $ 598,759 $ 486,278 125% Hospitality II Dinner Michael Brandt$ 79,645 - 11/13/2014 $ - $ 79,645 - Richie Asburn Golf Classic John Bickel $ 98,844 $ 100,000 6/29 $ 100,832 $ 111,588 101% Robert Morris Reception John Bickel $ 40,575 $ 40,000 11/10 $ 80,850 $ 48,075 202% Sporting Clays Classic Alston/Bickel$ 25,314 $ 30,000 10/20 $ 33,680 $ 25,814 112% Taws Reception John Bickel $ 34,000 $ 45,000 5/13 $ 64,125 $ 34,800 143% Technology Reception Michael Brandt -$ $ 100,000 12/3 $ 110,050 $ 1,000 110% Vale La Pena Reception Alston/Bickel$ 14,975 $ 10,000 12/2 $ 2,145 $ 14,975 21% Event Totals: $ 1,065,280 $ 1,075,000 $ 1,302,944 $ 1,093,834 121%

2016 Special Events Event: Staff Advisor 2014 Actual 2016 Goal Event Date 2016 Actual 2014 to Date % of Goal Hospitality Dinner Michael Brandt$ 72,351 $ 85,000 1/11/2016$ 105,600 $ 73,751 124% Event Total: $ 72,351 $ 85,000 $ 105,600 $ 73,751 124%

Foundations & Miscellaneous Campaign Staff Advisor 2014 Actual 2015 Goal 2015 Actual 2014 to Date % of Goal LFL/Exploring Sarah Herrmann$ 30,000 $ 60,000 $ 48,500 $ 30,000 81% ScoutReach Sarah Herrmann$ 101,500 $ 120,000 $ 47,500 $ 101,500 40% General Operating (Foundations) Sarah Herrmann$ 135,208 $ 140,000 $ 196,613 $ 140,208 140% United Way Nicole Di Donato$ 79,029 $ 75,000 $ 72,314 $ 79,029 96% Camperships Sarah Herrmann$ 7,266 $ 5,000 $ 5,473 $ 7,266 109% Total Funds: $ 353,003 $ 400,000 $ 370,400 $ 358,003 93%

Council Campaign Totals 2014 Actual 2015 Goal 2015 Actual 2014 to Date % of Goal Council Fundraising $ 2,566,991 $ 2,668,000 $ 2,679,729 $ 2,631,860 100%

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District Family Friends of Scouting District Staff Advisor 2015 Actual 2016 Goal 2016 Actual 2015 to Date % of Goal Baden Powell Bob Ames $ 42,234 $ 38,000 $ 3,346 $ 4,945 9% Washington Ryan Martin $ 59,842 $ 52,000 $ 4,700 $ 6,390 9% Continental Alex Bienz $ 19,270 $ 20,000 $ 875 $ 2,970 4% General Nash Adam Smith $ 62,201 $ 60,000 $ 150 $ 3,935 0% Lafayette Tesha Omeis $ 41,461 $ 38,000 $ 750 $ 1,250 2% Montgomery County: $ 225,008 $ 208,000 $ 9,821 $ 19,490 5%

Northern Joe Leiss $ 6,873 $ 20,000 $ - $ 1,250 0% Triune Aaron Munson $ 5,498 $ 12,000 $ 500 $ 1,375 4% Roosevelt Theresa Kuhar $ 27,736 $ 38,000 $ 10,900 $ 1,560 29% Philadelphia County: $ 40,107 $ 70,000 $ 11,400 $ 4,185 16%

Conestoga Jarred Barnes $ 16,327 $ 22,000 $ 1,826 $ 825 8% Constellation Dave Bryan $ 62,521 $ 55,000 $ 2,066 $ 3,400 4% Minquas Kevin Jones $ 31,837 $ 35,000 $ - $ 640 0% Delaware County: $ 110,685 $ 112,000 $ 3,892 $ 4,865 3% District Totals: $ 375,800 $ 390,000 $ 25,113 $ 28,540 6%

Council/Community Friends of Scouting Campaign Staff Advisor 2015 Actual 2016 Goal 2016 Actual 2015 to Date % of Goal Executive Board Sarah Herrmann$ 65,759 $ 70,000 $ 15,400 $ 27,019 22% Major Gifts-General Ops. Sarah Herrmann$ 14,126 $ 25,000 -$ -$ 0% Major Gifts/LFL Sarah Herrmann$ 30,000 $ 40,000 $ 10,000 -$ 25% Direct Mail Nicole Di Donato$ 48,531 $ 50,000 $ 1,520 $ 805 3% Leadership Nicole Di Donato$ 30,330 $ 34,000 $ 264 $ 995 1% Matching Gifts Nicole Di Donato$ 12,945 $ 18,000 -$ -$ 0% Delaware Cty. Community Dave Bryan$ 18,461 $ 22,500 -$ $ 1,000 0% Montgomery Cty. Community Nick Nowak$ 18,289 $ 22,500 -$ $ 3,550 0% Philadelphia Cty. Community Lonce Scott$ 10,975 $ 22,500 -$ -$ 0% Exploring/Program Partners Michael Oehmke$ 5,965 $ 5,000 -$ $ 150 0% Staff Giving Chris Tomlin$ 7,155 $ 12,000 -$ $ 8,155 0% ScoutReach Gifts Chris Tomlin$ 368,500 $ 400,000 $ 5,000 $ 250,000 1% Council Totals: $ 631,036 $ 721,500 $ 32,184 $ 291,674 4%

2016 Special Events % of Goal Event Staff Advisor 2015 Actual 2016 Goal Event Date 2016 Actual 2015 to Date Goal Aqua Golf Classic John Bickel$ 126,320 $ 130,000 5/23 -$ -$ 0% Century Club Dinner John Bickel$ 68,925 $ 60,000 -$ -$ 0% Delco Reception John Bickel$ 67,408 $ 25,000 $ 175 $ 5,000 1% Eagle Dinner John Bickel$ 49,850 $ 50,000 $ 100 $ 15,000 0% Gala TBD $ 598,759 $ 525,000 6/16 $ 400 $ 10,400 0% Hospitality Dinner 101 TBD $ 1,500 $ 70,000 1/11 118,000$ $ 1,500 169% Hospitality Dinner 102 TBD -$ $ 80,000 -$ -$ 0% Richie Asburn Golf Classic John Bickel$ 100,832 $ 110,000 5/9 -$ -$ 0% Robert Morris Reception John Bickel$ 80,950 $ 45,000 -$ -$ 0% Sporting Clays Classic Alston/Bickel$ 33,680 $ 37,500 -$ -$ 0% Taws Reception John Bickel$ 64,125 $ 50,000 -$ -$ 0% Technology Reception TBD $ 110,050 $ 100,000 -$ -$ 0% Vale La Pena Reception Alston/Bickel$ 2,145 $ 15,000 -$ -$ 0% Event Totals: $ 1,304,544 $ 1,297,500 $ 118,675 $ 31,900 9%

Foundations & Miscellaneous Campaign Staff Advisor 2015 Actual 2016 Goal 2016 Actual 2015 to Date % of Goal LFL/Exploring Sarah Herrmann$ 48,500 $ 70,000 -$ -$ 0% ScoutReach Sarah Herrmann$ 47,500 $ 95,000 $ 5,000 -$ 5% General Operating (Foundations) Sarah Herrmann$ 196,613 $ 170,000 -$ -$ 0% United Way Nicole Di Donato$ 72,314 $ 80,000 $ 3,025 $ 1,676 4% Camperships Sarah Herrmann$ 5,473 $ 6,000 $ 3,400 $ 100 57% Total Funds: $ 370,400 $ 421,000 $ 11,425 $ 1,776 3%

Council Campaign Totals 2015 Actual 2016 Goal 2016 Actual 2015 to Date % of Goal Council Fundraising $ 2,681,780 $ 2,830,000 187,397$ $ 353,890 7%

\\star\Public\Finance\Administration Cradle of Liberty Council Special Events Edward Town Eagle Scout Richie Ashburn AQUA Taws Reception Dinner Golf Classic Golf Classic

Huntingdon Valley The Union League Union League Golf Club St. David’s Country Club of Philadelphia at Torresdale Golf Club

The Taws Reception highlights the The Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner accomplishments and community recognizes the hard work and service of a prominent member of the perseverance of those Scouts who Huntingdon Valley community. have earned Scouting’s Highest Rank.

May May May 9 May 23 Cradle of Liberty Sporting Clays Robert Morris Tech Industry Gala Classic Reception “Good Scout” Reception

The Union League Lehigh Valley The Philadelphia The Philadelphia of Philadelphia Sporting Clays Country Club Country Club

The Council’s signature event - more The Sporting Clays Classic offers avid The Robert Morris Reception, run The Greater Philadelphia tech and than 500 of Greater Philadelphia’s top sportsmen the chance to show their continuously since 1967, highlights venture community pays tribute to the industry and civic leaders recognize prowess while supporting Scouts in the accomplishments and community achievements of a distinguished our Distinguished Citizen and our urban outreach programs. service of a prominent member of the leader. luminaries from the Healthcare, Main Line community. Construction and Media industries.

June 16 October October October Delaware County Vale la Pena Century Club Hospitality Industry “Good Scout” Reception Awards Reception Dinner “Good Scout” Dinner

Aronimink Tierra Indian Valley Location Varies Golf Club Colombiana Country Club by Honoree

The Delaware County “Good Scout” The Vale La Pena Reception The Century Club Dinner, which has The Greater Philadelphia hospitality Reception highlights the highlights the accomplishments and run continuously since 1959, community pays tribute to the accomplishments and community community service of a prominent highlights the accomplishments and achievements of a distinguished service of a prominent member member of the Hispanic community. community service of a prominent industry leader. of the county. member of the North Penn/Souderton community.

November November November December

CRADLE OF LIBERTY COUNCIL 2015 MEMBERSHIP REPORT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

YOUTH YOUTH RECRUITED YOUTH GOAL Youth % Gain/Loss Youth Recruited Youth Youth +/- Last Year- Over Last Recruited To Jun-Dec Last 2015 Youth District 12/31/15 12/31/14 End Year Date Year +/- Last Year Recruited Goal +/- Goal % of Goal

Conestoga 915 1,049 -134 -12.8% 192 189 3 1.6% 1,085 -170 84.3%

Constellation 1,473 1,469 4 0.3% 309 271 38 14.0% 1,525 -52 96.6%

Minquas 1,074 1,119 -45 -4.0% 211 211 0 0.0% 1,160 -86 92.6% DELCO 3,462 3,637 -175 -4.8% 712 671 41 6.1% 3,770 -308 91.8%

Baden Powell 1,012 1,131 -119 -10.5% 142 131 11 8.4% 1,155 -143 87.6%

Continental 713 731 -18 -2.5% 146 185 -39 -21.1% 760 -47 93.8%

General Nash 1,372 1,406 -34 -2.4% 201 243 -42 -17.3% 1,460 -88 94.0%

Lafayette 1,519 1,512 7 0.5% 273 281 -8 -2.8% 1,570 -51 96.8%

Washington 1,276 1,272 4 0.3% 240 196 44 22.4% 1,335 -59 95.6% MONTCO 5,892 6,052 -160 -2.6% 1,002 1,036 -34 -3.3% 6,280 -388 93.8%

Northern 454 501 -47 -9.4% 149 68 81 119.1% 520 -66 87.3%

Roosevelt 1,154 1,325 -171 -12.9% 167 261 -94 -36.0% 1,405 -251 82.1%

Triune 304 519 -215 -41.4% 56 130 -74 -56.9% 535 -231 56.8% PHILA 1,912 2,345 -433 -18.5% 372 459 -87 -19.0% 2,460 -548 77.7%

Exploring 537 419 118 28.2% 258 207 51 24.6% 500 37 107.4%

TOTAL (w/o 11,803 12,453 -650 -5.2% 2,344 2,373 -29 -1.2% 13,010 -1,207 90.7% ScoutReach)

ScoutReach 1,243 2,860 -1,617 -56.5% 326 579 -253 -43.7% 1,200 43 103.6%

TOTAL COL 13,046 15,313 -2,267 -14.8% 2,670 2,952 -282 -9.6% 14,210 -1,164 91.8%

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UNITS UNITS STARTED UNIT GOAL % Units Gain/Loss Units Started Units Units +/- Last Over Last Started To Jun-Dec +/- Last Year 2015 Unit District 12/31/15 12/31/14 Year-End Year Date* Last Year* New Units Goal +/- Goal % of Goal

Conestoga 36 41 -5 -12.2% 0 0 0 -- 42 -6 85.7%

Constellation 44 42 2 4.8% 2 2 0 0.0% 44 0 100.0%

Minquas 36 36 0 0.0% 1 0 1 -- 37 -1 97.3% DELCO 116 119 -3 -2.5% 3 2 1 50.0% 123 -7 94.3%

Baden Powell 34 36 -2 -5.6% 0 0 0 -- 37 -3 91.9%

Continental 27 27 0 0.0% 1 4 -3 -75.0% 29 -2 93.1%

General Nash 44 46 -2 -4.3% 1 0 1 -- 46 -2 95.7%

Lafayette 46 47 -1 -2.1% 0 3 -3 -100.0% 48 -2 95.8%

Washington 44 47 -3 -6.4% 1 3 -2 -- 47 -3 93.6% MONTCO 195 203 -8 -3.9% 3 10 -7 -70.0% 207 -12 94.2%

Northern 27 30 -3 -10.0% 5 0 5 -- 31 -4 87.1%

Roosevelt 58 59 -1 -1.7% 0 2 -2 -100.0% 61 -3 95.1%

Triune 20 29 -9 -31.0% 1 4 -3 -75.0% 29 -9 69.0% PHILA 105 118 -13 -11.0% 6 6 0 0.0% 121 -16 86.8%

Exploring 13 13 0 0.0% 3 5 -2 -40.0% 15 -2 86.7%

TOTAL (w/o 429 453 -24 -5.3% 15 23 -8 -34.8% 466 -37 92.1% ScoutReach)

ScoutReach 51 52 -1 -1.9% 8 1 7 700.0% 50 1 102.0%

TOTAL COL 480 505 -25 -5.0% 23 24 -1 -4.2% 516 -36 93.0% *May include separated-reregistered units.

1/29/2016 2/5/2016 New Program Satisfies Scouts’ Need for Speed

Alumni News Happenings Profiles Program

PROGRAM Alumni Alive! > Program > New Program Satisfies Scouts’ Need SCOUTS IN THE NEWS for Speed More... New Program Satisfies Scouts’ Need for Speed HIGHLIGHTS

Scout camps feature all sorts of sounds: the report of rifles, the clang of dinner bells, the laughter of happy Scouts. Now, dozens of camps across the country are introducing another sound: the roar of allterrain vehicles.

This year, the BSA formalized a 10 year agreement with Polaris to provide ATVs, sidebysides, and safety equipment to local council camps and to the BSA's national highadventure bases. The goal is to help camps attract older Scouts—and to teach them to safely operate machines many of them are already using.

"As we work to keep our programs relevant to the youth of today and tomorrow, we are grateful for this opportunity to work closely with Polaris," Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock said. "We are excited that in the coming years, with the help of Polaris, we will be able to teach youth safe and responsible practices for the use of offroad vehicles."

The Polaris deal comes on the heels of pilot programs in the Northern Star Council (St. Paul, Minnesota) and the Northern Lights Council (Fargo, North Dakota). More than 900 Scouts participated in the pilots during 2012 and 2013.

ATVs are now a key part of the Ride program at Tomahawk Scout Reservation in Wisconsin, which is operated by the Northern Star Council. During the weeklong program, Scouts who are 14 or older can experience mountain biking, mountain boarding, horseback riding, and ATV riding.

According to Camp Director Brian Halloran, the program puts heavy emphasis on safety and stewardship. During their ATV day, Scouts complete a half day of training before taking a twohour trail ride on the camp's backaccess trails and security roads. Along the way, they learn the principles of Tread Lightly! (www.treadlightly.org ) and complete a trailstewardship project. "We're not spinning doughnuts or http://www.ntier.org/AlumniAlive/Program/2014_12_speed.aspx 1/2 2/5/2016 New Program Satisfies Scouts’ Need for Speed anything," he said. "We put a lot of emphasis on showing them how to have a good time without utilizing the ATV like that."

Halloran likes that the program lets Scouts access areas of his 3,100 acre camp that are otherwise inaccessible. More importantly, however, he likes that Scouts are getting safety training that could one day save their lives. He notes that swimmingrelated deaths plummeted decades ago when the BSA and the Red Cross worked to develop safeswim programs. "Right now, the leading cause of serious injury in youth under driving age is ATVs and motorized vehicles," he noted. "A big part of that is training. Hopefully we'll start seeing results in increased training not just in Boy Scouts but outside."

http://www.ntier.org/AlumniAlive/Program/2014_12_speed.aspx 2/2 Council, Board Resolution ATV/PWC

Whereas, the Board of Directors of the ______Council, Boy Scouts of America, has assembled a meeting on this______day of ______, 20______,

Be it resolved that the Executive Committee of the______Council authorizes adoption of the:

❏ BSA All-Terrain Vehicle program

❏ BSA Power Watercraft program

______Council president

______Council Scout executive

430-071 2012 Printing Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER

Purpose: To (i) discharge the Board of Directors responsibilities relating to the compensation of the Scout Executive and senior management, (ii) to review and discuss with the Corporation’s management applicable executive compensation information to be included in the organization’s public filings, (iii) to review and approve the organization’s goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the Scout Executive and senior management, and (iv) evaluate the performance of the Scout Executive and senior management in light of those goals and objectives with regard to the determination of compensation for such senior executives.

Committee Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Oversee the development of an internally consistent and externally competitive executive compensation program in order to attract and retain qualified executives and to provide incentives for the attainment of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. 3. Review and approve the Scout Executive’s goals and objectives relevant to the Scout Executive’s incentive compensation. 4. Evaluate the Scout Executive’s performance in light of the Scout Executive’s goals and objectives approved by the Committee and determine the Scout Executive’s base salary and incentive compensation based on that evaluation. 5. Review and approve the base salary and short term incentive compensation for the other senior executives, based on a recommendation by the Scout Executive. 6. Review and approve any employment agreements or other forms of executive compensation, including deferred compensation plans, retirement plans, severance agreements and perquisites. 7. Ensure that the compensation packages for the Scout Executive and senior management are consistent with the management development plans and succession plans for such senior executives. 8. Perform an annual performance evaluation of the Committee. 9. In undertaking these responsibilities, the Committee may take into account factors it deems appropriate from time to time, including the organization’s strategy, the risks to the organization and its business and incentive programs and awards.

Committee Member Qualification: Committee members must be comprised entirely of independent directors. A director shall qualify as independent as long as s/he has no personal or business relationship with the Scout Executive or any other member of senior management other than that maintained in the ordinary course of business as a director of the Corporation, and as long as s/he maintains a neutral bias towards the Scout Executive and other members of senior management. In addition, in affirmatively determining the independence of any director who will serve on the Committee, the Committee must consider all factors specifically relevant to determining whether a director has a relationship to the organization which is material to that director’s ability to be independent from management in connection with the duties of a Committee member.

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Committee Member Appointment and Removal: Committee members, nominated by the Organization’s Corporate Governance Committee, will be appointed annually by the Board of Directors. Committee members may be removed from membership on the Committee by the Board of Directors at any time, with or without cause.

Committee Structure and Operations: The Committee should meet at least once per year. Although the timing and content of any meeting(s) is subject to change at the Committee’s discretion, the requirements will generally be as follows: 1. A meeting (or meetings) to, among other matters, (a) review the Scout Executive and senior management’s preliminary goals and objectives for the coming year, (b) review the Scout Executive and senior management performance against their individual and collective objectives for the prior year; (c) determine the salary adjustments for the Scout Executive and senior management (d) review the existing compensation packages for the Scout Executive and senior management for internal equity and external competitiveness and for consistency with the management development and succession plans for the Scout Executive and senior management, (e) determine any incentive compensation awards for the Scout Executive and senior management (f) finalize the Scout Executive and senior management’s goals and objectives for the coming year.

Committee Reporting to the Board: The Committee shall cause minutes to be kept of each of its meetings, which will be reviewed and approved by the Chairperson of the Committee. The Chairperson or his or her designee will report on each meeting of the Committee to the Board of Directors at the next meeting of the Board of Directors following the meeting of the Committee.

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DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHARTER

Purpose: To: (i) periodically review policies relating to the development of financial resources for the Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA (COLBSA); (ii) to prepare for board discussion any proposed goals and policies for development of financial resources, including fundraising campaigns, gift acceptance and disposition, planned giving, or special events; (iii) to lead the board’s participation in resource development and fundraising; (iv) to actively assist in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects; (v) to ensure that COLBSA has appropriate policies and guidelines for accepting gifts and donor solicitation and periodically reviews COLBSA’s giving guidelines in order to ensure that they remain current and adhere to industry standards; (vi) to ensure that the case for support is strong, current, and based on COLBSA’s mission and goals; and distinguishes COLBSA from other Boy Scout Councils; and, (vii) to provide guidance to staff as needed.

Committee Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Conduct an annual review of fundraising policies and recommend changes. This will include the gift acceptance policy, donor recognition procedures, and fundraising campaigns. 2. Set goal for Board of Friends of Scouting Campaign and advise staff on setting goals for council annual campaigns including, Special Events, Major Gifts, Leadership, Direct Mail, Staff Giving, United Way and Grants and Foundations. 3. Assist in creating/developing and employing/using prospect lists by assigning Board members to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, Scouters, and corporate representatives. 4. Provide leadership in identifying prospects, cultivating, soliciting and closing gifts and honoree participation. 5. Ensure that alumni engagement activities are aligned with COLBSA priorities. 6. Shepherd the steady strengthening and sophistication of the Development function of COLBSA, ensuring that appropriate resources are available and efficiently allocated. 7. Ensure that national philanthropic trends are studied and potential implications are considered. 8. Periodically review the Committee’s Charter and recommend revisions as necessary. 9. Periodically review the Committee’s processes and procedures to make the Committee more effective.

Committee Member Qualification: Committee members shall be comprised of executive board members, advisory board members and influential members of the community. The Committee shall have a Chairperson who shall be a member of the Board of Trustees and appointed by the Executive Committee upon recommendation of the Nominations and Governance Committee.

Committee Structure and Operations: The Committee should meet at least three times per year. Although the timing and content of any meeting(s) is subject to change at the Committee’s discretion, the requirements will generally be as follows: 1. A first quarter meeting (or meetings) to, among other matters, (a) review and evaluate the final campaign performance of the prior year, (b) review current year fundraising initiatives and advise staff, (c) identify resources and individuals who might be engaged to help assist in securing resources in furtherance of COLBSA Development objectives. 2. A second quarter meeting (or meetings) to, among other matters, (a) review and evaluate the performance of current campaigns, (b) review the progress of current campaigns and develop strategies to ensure successful conclusion of Development year, (c) identify resources and individuals who might be engaged to help assist in securing resources in furtherance of COLBSA Development objectives or serve on Development Committee. 3. A fourth quarter meeting (or meetings) to, among other matters, (a) project and evaluate the final campaign performance of the current year, (b) provide guidance to staff in drafting future year campaign goals, (c) review status of individuals who had been previously identified as potential resources to assist with COLBSA Development objectives, and recommend next steps in cultivation.

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GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER

Purpose: The Governance Committee (the Committee) of the Cradle of Liberty Council (COLC) is responsible to the Board for matters relating to the Governance of the COLC, including, but not limited to, identifying and nominating appropriately qualified Directors; nominating Officers; Board membership; annual meeting elections; special elections; evaluation of the performance of the Board and its Committees; recommendations for additions to or changes of the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Constituent Documents. It is the goal of the Board of the COLC that it maintain the highest standards of corporate governance in all respects.

Organization: The Committee shall be comprised of five or more Directors.

The members and the Chairperson of the Committee shall be appointed or removed by the Board in consultation with the Chairman. Appointments or removals, resignations and terminations will occur in accordance with the procedures established by the Committee.

The Committee shall meet at least three times annually.

Authority and Responsibilities: 1) To develop, with the Board, annual Board objectives and ensure that each Board Committee has written charter and annual objectives.

2) To conduct an annual review, with full Board and Scout Executive input, of the Board’s performance against its objectives and to ensure that each Board Committee self-reports its performance to the Board. The Committee will also conduct an annual Director Self Evaluation process.

3) To help identify and recommend to the Board qualified individuals to serve as Directors. The Committee has the authority to engage, as needed, search firms and to approve fees and terms as appropriate. The Committee will conduct elections annually as required by the By-Laws of the Cradle of Liberty Council and will recommend nominees to the members of the Cradle of Liberty Council to fill various required positions. The Committee will recommend an appropriate on-boarding process for new Directors and recommend appropriate opportunities for Director continuing education.

4) To periodically review, with the Chairman and Scout Executive, the meeting frequency, structure and membership of the Board and Board Committees.

5) To facilitate full Board involvement in key succession issues by developing and managing the process. revised 1/4/16

6) To consider and report to the Board on emerging and relevant issues and trends in Corporate Governance and make recommendations as appropriate, so that the COLC remains in the vanguard of good governance activities.

7) To periodically review, with the Chairman, the COLC’s governance guidelines and policies to ensure they meet the needs of the COLC and are compliant with all material laws and regulations.

8) To periodically review the COLC’s constituent documents and policies and make recommendations to the full Board with respect to additions, deletions or modifications.

Committee Reporting to the Board: The Committee shall cause minutes to be kept of each of its meetings, which will be reviewed and approved by the Chairperson of the Committee. The Chairperson or his or her designee will report on the activities of the Committee to the Board of Directors as needed.

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHARTER

Purpose: To develop and execute a comprehensive, year-round membership plan that will engage volunteers and their professional counterparts, with the ultimate goal of introducing the magic of Scouting to more families within the Cradle of Liberty Council.

Committee Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Create a structure so that each district and division within the council to have a designated volunteer(s) responsible for Membership. 2. Provide the proper training and support to the volunteers so that they can work together with their assigned staff member, with clearly defined responsibilities for each. 3. Develop a Unit Assistance Team to assist units that need assistance to function, flourish, and grow. 4. Provide the tools and reports necessary for each district/division to track membership status throughout the year. 5. Meet as needed to share best practices, success stories, and develop long term strategies.

Committee Member Desired Qualities: 1. The passion that will enable to treat this role as an opportunity and NOT an obligation. 2. The belief that there are more families that need to learn about and ultimately be a part of Scouting. 3. The ability to tell the Scouting story to others in their community. 4. The willingness to attend meetings when necessary. 5. The ability to respect and assist their professional counterpart, forming a true team to tackle a challenging issue within the Cradle of Liberty Council. Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts of America

PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHARTER

Purpose: The Program Committee (the Committee) of the Cradle of Liberty Council (COLC) is responsible to the Board for all matters relating to the formation, operation and oversight of the following programmatic functions of the COLC:

 Camping and Outdoors;  Activities and Civic Service;  Leadership Training;  Advancement & Recognition;  and Properties.

Organization: The Chairperson of the Committee shall be appointed or removed by the Board in consultation with the Council Chairman.

The Committee shall have five sub-committees, each representing one of the programmatic functions of the council as noted under Purpose and bearing the same name (each a Council Program Sub-Committee). Each Council Program Sub-Committee shall have a written charter, annual objections and conduct itself in accordance with the respective Boy Scouts America committee guide.

The chairperson for each Council Program Sub-Committees shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Committee.

The Committee shall be comprised of the Committee Chairperson and the Chairperson of each Council Program Sub-Committee.

The Committee shall meet annually and as needed to carry out the business of the Committee.

Authority and Responsibilities: To develop Committee objectives and ensure that each Program Sub-Committee has a written charter, annual objectives and long-term strategic goals that fulfill the mission of the COLC.

To conduct an annual review of the each Program Sub-Committee’s performance against its objectives and report on such progress to the Board.

National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Nomination

Nominations are due by March 14, 2016 Please email your nomination to: [email protected] Or mail to: Cradle of Liberty Council- NOESA Nomination 1485 Valley Forge Road Wayne, PA 19087

In 2011 the National Eagle Scout Association created the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award as a way to recognize adult Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. This can include exemplary volunteer service to Scouting and/or in the community, achievement in their professional field, distinguished military service, or other accomplishments over an extended period of time. The nominee must currently live within the boundaries of the council, but does not have to have earned his Eagle Scout Award as a member of our council.

The Cradle of Liberty Council presented their first three awards in May of 2012 and is seeking nominations of worthy Eagle Scouts to be recognized in 2016.

Your nomination should be limited to no more than two pages and should include:

 Name, address, phone number, and email address of nominee.  Year and Council where they earned the rank of Eagle.  What the nominee has done to demonstrate outstanding achievement.  Awards or recognitions the nominee has earned or been recognized with.  Any other detailed information that would help the committee understand why they should be honored with this award.  Name, phone number, and email address of nominator. Please be specific and include facts that can be verified if necessary.

If you have any questions or need help to complete the nomination, please contact Mark Chilutti, Council Chair of Eagle & Alumni Relations at 215-668-6314.

Welcome—New professional staff

Jason Burns — Program Director, Cub Scouts Jason joined the staff on November 16 as a Program Director with a focus on Cub Scout camping, training, and activities. Jason joins the professional ranks of the council after successfully serving on the Cub Adventures summer staff, most recently as program director. As a volunteer, Jason is an active leader with his local troop, where he served as a Scoutmaster for 10 years and has recently been named Committee Chair. He successfully completed Wood Badge, and has been involved in NYLT and the implementation of Scoutreach programs in Pottstown and Bethlehem. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from DeSales University and comes to us after working in the Pennridge School District. Andrew Schmidt — Program Director, Boy Scouts & Venturers Andy Schmidt joined the staff on December 1 as a Program Director with a focus on camping, training, and activities for Boy Scouts and Venturers. Andy comes to the Philadelphia area after successfully serving on summer staff for over 20 seasons at Heritage Reservation in Laurel Highlands Council and Goshen Scout Reservation in National Capital Area Council. In more than 10 of those years, he served in a leadership role as camp director or assistant reservation director. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Clarion University and comes to us after teaching middle school in North Carolina. Jarred Barnes — District Executive, Conestoga District Jarred joined the professional staff on July 16 as the Conestoga District Executive. Jarred graduated from Lehigh University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. During his time as an undergrad, he served as Class President and delivered the Senior Class Remarks at the 2013 Commencement. He went on to receive his Master of Arts in Political Science from Lehigh in 2014. While at Lehigh, Jarred was active in athletic clubs, alumni relations, and civic organizations. Jarred grew up in Allegheny County, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout while in Troop 57 in Port Vue. He continues to serve as an adult leader of Troop 53, which is part of Laurel Highlands Council. He currently resides in Fishtown and is an avid baseball player. Theresa Kuhar — District Executive, Roosevelt District Theresa joined the team as Roosevelt District Executive on January 16. Theresa comes ready with an extensive background on her district, having served Roosevelt for almost 20 years at both the unit and district levels. She served as a unit commissioner, district committee member, and representative to the Scouts with Special Needs Committee. Theresa and her family live in the Northeast, where all of her sons are Scouts and one has achieved the rank of Eagle. She is active in Saint Cecelia Parish and the Olney Symphony Orchestra. Professionally, Theresa is an RN and served as an ER nurse for 14 years. She has worked in the patient advocate field for the last four years. Aaron Munson — District Executive, Triune District Aaron joined the council staff on October 16 as the District Executive for Triune District. Aaron is a homegrown product of Philadelphia, where he started off as a Cub Scout and crossed over to Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Aaron has remained active with his home troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster and then Scoutmaster. He was also a Scoutreach Team Coach, ensuring that the Scoutreach packs and troops deliver a high-quality program. Aaron attended Penn State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Recreation Parks & Tourism Management.