Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts

-Perry Frye Mr. Clarence Crayton, Jr. Vivianne Director of Boy ScoutsMrs. Director of Girl Scouts Introduction

To: Bishop John F. White; Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie; Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr.; Bishop Michael L. Mitchell; Dr. Richard Allen Lewis; Rev. Dr. Jeffrey B. Cooper, Sr.; Bishops; General Officers; Connectional Officers; Judicial Council; Delegates & Alternates of the 51st Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church ….. The Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts (AAMES) submits the following report: Christian Education Department

The Rev. Garland F. Pierce Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr. Executive Director Commission Chair Goals/Mission

The mission of AAMES is to encourage and support AME congregations and their ministries with youth, using the programs of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) by (1) encouraging AME congregations to incorporate scouting into their programs of leadership, training, and community outreach; and (2) fostering individual religious growth of youth and adults through the recognition programs of the AME Church. We are a global people; Serving an omnipresent God; Developing global citizens. Ongoing Works Ongoing Works

Inaugural Women’s History Month Episcopal Patch Series Patch Series (w/ AME-WIM) Ongoing Works

Episcopal Patch Series Sponsors Episcopal Patches P.E. Henry L. II & Mrs. Beverly Postell The Reverend Daniel Coker Patch (Ret. P.E.) Joyce & Mr. Donald Moore Bishop Richard Allen Patch The Rev. Dr. Nathan M. Mugala Bishop Francis H. Gow Patch The Rev. Marvin C. Zanders II Bishop Frank C. Cummings Patch The Rev. Arnold A. Porter Bishop Frank C. Cummings Patch The Rev. Lee C. Goodman, Esq. Bishop Frank C. Cumming Patch The Rev. Terence R. Gray, I Bishop John H. Adams Patch The Rev. Dr. Santarvis Brown, Sr., Esq. Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr. Patch The Rev. Garland F. Pierce Bishop David R. Daniels Patch The Rev. Bettye J. Watson (EED WIM) Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie Patch The Rev. James C. Givens Episcopal Patch Series Workbooks Ongoing Works

Women’s History Month Patches Women’s History Month Series Sponsors Patches 1st Episcopal District AME-WIM The Rev. Jarena Lee Patch The Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill, President

16th Episcopal District AME-WIM Presiding Elder Dorothy M. Morris Patch The Rev. Dr. Emily Harleen, President

14th, 15th, 17th-20th Episcopal District AME-WIM Mother Charlotte Maxeke Patch Central-Southern African Connect. AME-WIM

2nd Episcopal District AME-WIM The Rev. Dovey J. Roundtree, Esq. Patch The Rev. Anna Mosby, President

6th Episcopal District AME-WIM The Rev. Jacquelyn Grant, PhD Patch The Rev. Dr. Janetta Freider, President

13th Episcopal District AME-WIM The Rev. Stephanie Raglin, President Ms. Naia Butler-Craig Patch & The Rev. Terence R. Gray I Ongoing Works First-Ever AAMES Virtual Quadrennial Camporee Youth Gardening Contest Ongoing Works Charles Cleveland Scholarship The Dr. Kenneth Hill Joyce Charles Scholarship Legacy Award Ongoing Works Collaborations with the AMEC Health Commission Initiatives

• Training AME Scouting Units in Emergency Preparedness

• Healthy Living/Sustainability Initiative (Youth Gardening) Ongoing Works Collaborations with the Initiatives AMEC Social Action Cmte.

• Engagement in Census Education with AME Scout families.

• Participation in AME V- Alert. Ongoing Works Certifying Organization for the Certificates of Commendation PVSA & Eagle/Gold Proclamations Future Publications

Eagle & Gold Publication AAMES Handbook A Look Forward AAMES endeavors to future its scouting ministry by: 1. Utilizing its non-profit arm, Friends of AAMES (FOAAMES) to generate funding to establish, promote, and support AME Scouting Units across the Connection (Districts 1-20). 2. Expanding the reach and scope of AAMES to include other Youth Servicing Agencies (i.e. Big Brother/Big Sister, Campfire USA, 4-H, Civil Air Patrol, American Heritage Girls, WOSM, WAGGGS, etc.) A Look Forward 3. Developing and implementing the AAMES Chaplaincy Corp in collaboration with the Henry McNeal Turner AME Chaplains Association (HMT-CA) and the AME Health Commission. 4. Intentionally engaging Districts 14-20 in the ministry of AAMES. 5. Continuing collaborations with our partners and friends. A Look Forward 6. Creating new opportunities for the scouting ministry of the AME Church to make youth and their leaders a priority. 7. Enhancing our social media presence by continuing to offer virtual programing (merit badge, journeys, beltloops, NOVA Awards, Religious Emblem Awards, Scouts’ Own Services, and camporees). RECOMENDATIONS

For its continued success, the Executive Committee of AAMES make the following recommendations: 1. That the AME Church, through the Connectional and each Episcopal District Christian Education Department, prioritize the scouting ministry as a vital youth ministry in the church by organizing the scouting ministry at every level of the church. (The 11th Episcopal District, under the leadership of Bishop & Supervisor Adam J. Jr. & Connie S. Richardson, have developed and implemented an excellent model). RECOMENDATIONS

2. That connectional components consider ways in which they can collaborate/partner with AAMES for the benefit of our youth … the Church’s future. 3. That AME congregations be encouraged to set aside the fourth Sunday in February as AME Scout Sunday and receive a special offering to support their local AME scouting unit (where established) and/or AAMES (where no local unit is established) for scholarship support. RECOMENDATIONS

4. That AME congregations be encouraged to promote all programming of AAMES (FOAAMES; Bishop’s Award of Excellence; Dr. Kenneth Hill Legacy Award; AAMES Chaplains’ Corp.; P.R.A.Y. Awards; Episcopal Patch Series; Women’s History Month Patch Series; Scholarship Program; Camporees; President’s Volunteer Service Award; & Scouting Units chartered/sponsored by AMECs). 5. That the AME Church engage in fervent prayer for the continued success of this youth ministry. OUR PARTNERS CONGRATULATIONS

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Recipient Congratulations are extended to our Senior Bishop, the Rt. Reverend Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr., recipient of the Central Florida Council of Boy Scouts of America 2020 Whitney M. Yo u n g , Jr. Service Award for Outstanding Service to Yo u t h and the promotion of scouting in rural and urban areas in the 11th Episcopal District (AMEC) IN MEMORIAM

Sunset: December 3, 2019 Dr. Jerry D. Brewster, Jr. The Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts mourns the passing (Dec. 3. 2019) of our much beloved former Secretary (2010 – 2014); former Assistant Director of Boy Scouts (2014 - 2018) and current Parliamentarian (2018 - 2022), Dr. Jerry D. Brewster, Jr. (6th District). Our warmest thoughts and prayers remain with his wife, Rev. Adella, and his children. 2018-2022 AAMES OFFICERS

Mr. Clarence E. Crayton, Jr., Director of Boy Scouts Mrs. Vivianne Frye-Perry, Director of Girl Scouts The Reverend Dr. Missiouri McPhee, Secretary Ms. Tammy Davis, Assistant Secretary Mr. Robert McRath, Financial Secretary Ms. Michele Neal, Treasurer The Reverend Linda Saffore-Brown, Chaplain Mr. Anthony Franklin, Historian Dr. Jerry Brewster, Parliamentarian (Deceased) Yours in Scouting Ministry

Clarence E. Crayton, Jr. Vivianne Frye-Perry Director of Boy Scouts Director of Girl Scouts