DEVELOPING ’SODOD PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION Wayne & ChristinePerry Passion for Extends Across The Country, Around the World

hen the 2017 gathering site, Fort A.P. Hill, Va. more chances to send young National Wayne believes the oppor- people to the world jamboree. Jamboree tunity to show off SBR’s Wayne says the 2017 kicks off high-adventure activities and National Jamboree will be WJuly 19 at the Summit Bechtel other facilities to a national even better than the one four Reserve, Wayne and Christine and global audience at these years ago. Thanks to the con- Perry will be there. Wayne’s two events will generate ben- tinued development of SBR résumé includes stints as efi ts for many years to come. facilities since 2013, this year’s national BSA president and “If a young man goes to a jamboree will have an adven- World Committee member, national jamboree, Philmont ture fl avor unlike any previous and Christine has handled or similar event, we set national gathering. tasks including den mother the hooks in him for life,” The pulse-pounding activi- and overseeing construction Wayne explains. “They really ties lineup at SBR includes palette of engaging, adventur- national Scout organizations everywhere to the wonders of of a dining hall at a get the point of Scouting.” BMX and mountain biking, ous pursuits. dropped out of the bidding. SBR and the energy of North camp. But at the jamboree, Young people who are whitewater raft ing and kayak- Another factor that makes The world jamboree will American Scouting. you’re more likely to fi nd exposed to immersive and ing, rock climbing, shooting the 2019 world event special is be the fi rst in the For the Perrys, it all boils them sweeping fl oors or compelling experiences , skateboarding and zip- that it will be the fi rst world since 1967, and it looks as down to this message: Don’t cleaning tables than basking like these are more likely to line courses. jamboree co-hosted by mul- though it will make up for its miss the chance to support, in VIP attention. retain an interest in Scouting Those same high-adventure tiple countries. Wayne helped long absence with an electrify- volunteer and attend the The Perrys have been as adults, he adds. pursuits will help the 2019 prepare the joint bid, and ing experience. 2017 National Jamboree and signifi cant supporters of More Scouts and Venturers set the combination of , Scouts from 161 national 2019 World Scout Jamboree Scouting since the fi rst of attending means a new bar for future global Mexico and the U.S. proved organizations representing 223 at SBR. “These opportunities their four sons joined a Cub more future Cubmasters and gatherings. Past jamborees, compelling. It was so compel- countries and territories are do not come around multiple Scout pack in their home adult volunteers for Scouting. including the 2015 World ling, in fact, that as soon as expected to attend. The theme, times in a Scouting career,” state of Washington. All of Hosting a jamboree at SBR Scout Jamboree in , have the three North American fi ttingly, will be “Unlock a Wayne stresses. “This is a the Perry boys have since also will encourage adults to featured mostly static exhibits. Scouting organizations New World.” unique opportunity for Scouts become Eagle Scouts, and support Scouting. “One way we The 2019 event at SBR will be revealed they were joining The world jamboree and leaders. I hope people their parents have continued help supporters to see the ben- the fi rst to off er such a rich forces, he said all the other will open the eyes of Scouts avail themselves of it.” to remain active Scouters. efi ts of Scouting is to see the One of the most signifi cant Summit Bechtel Reserve fi lled peaks of their careers came with kids,” Wayne explains. WHY WE GIVE Because Scouting’s values parallel our own in 2011 when the combined He urges adults and IF WAYNE AND CHRISTINE PERRY ness. Christine started as den mother support the movement as a couple since bid from the United States, Scouters considering attend- stopped volunteering or financially when their fi rst son joined a pack, and her the beginning. “We’ve had no decisions Canada and Mexico was ing these SBR events to take supporting Scouting today, any objective involvement grew as their family did. on Scouting without talking to each other,” accepted to host the 2019 action now. World jamboree observer would say their accounts with the “The boys have been very enthusiastic Wayne says. World Scout Jamboree, also host countries can admit a BSA reflect a huge surplus to their credit. about Scouts, particularly the outdoor “It’s been a wonderful thing for our set to be held at the Summit limited number of their own But the Perrys don’t see it that way, as activities,” she explains. “After they family,” Christine says. “Scouting values Bechtel Reserve. Scouts, he notes. And, while evidenced by their continued devotion to grew up, we’ve continued to support mesh perfectly with our family values.” The 2017 National the decision hasn’t been made the movement. Scouting because we think it’s a wonderful Wayne started his Scouting experience organization.” Wayne and Christine Perry (top) — shown together at the 2011 World Scout Jamboree Jamboree will be the second yet, it’s possible that councils LEARN MORE about the BSA National in — donate their time, money and a surplus of enthusiasm to the Scouting jamboree at SBR, which has that send the most Scouts to as a Cub Scout, and he later returned as The Perrys have worked side by side Foundation at bsafoundation.org an adult while pursuing a career in busi- as Scouters and committed to fi nancially COURTESY OF THE PERRY FAMILY (2); MICHAEL ROYTEK/BSA FILE PHOTO (2); MICHAEL ROYTEK/BSA FAMILY OF THE PERRY COURTESY movement that they say helped instill important values in their four Eagle Scout sons. replaced the previous national the national jamboree will get FILE PHOTO (2); MICHAEL ROYTEK/BSA FAMILY OF THE PERRY COURTESY

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