The Purpose of Scouting
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THE PURPOSE OF SCOUTING To promote, through cooperation with other agencies, the ability of youth to do things for themselves and others, and to teach youth patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues. In achieving this purpose, emphasis is placed upon the Boy Scouts of America’s educational program and its oaths, promises and codes for character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness. SHENANDOAH AREA COUNCIL, INC., BSA 107 Youth Development Court | Winchester, VA 22602 540-662-2551 | [email protected] A United Way Agency Printed under license from the Boy Scouts of America. All rights reserved. SCOUTING’S MISSION 2010 SHENANDOAH AREA COUNCIL, INC. EAGLE SCOUTS To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath Nicholas Adams TROOP 159 Thomas Dugan TROOP 1899 James Leonard TROOP 261 Brian Reboulet TROOP 82 and Law. Zachary Albritton TROOP 829 Zachary Eaton TROOP 83 Peter Levi TROOP 11 Ian Schaffner TROOP 99 Hunter Babcock TROOP 1899 Christopher Eisenman Ian Lienhard TROOP 82 Christopher Schneider Robert Baccary TROOP 3 CREW 247 Tyler Lonas TROOP 117 CREW 161 THE SCOUT OATH THE SCOUT LAW Jonathan Blake TROOP 8 Michael Everhart TROOP 91 Robert Madison,III TROOP 81 Brandon Senter TROOP 63 On my honor, I will do my best A Scout is: Trustworthy, Evan Bowan TROOP 34 Javier Garcia TROOP 88 Robert Mann TROOP 81 Elliott Shiben TROOP 10 Cole Brandon TROOP 575 Christopher Gray TROOP 3 Trevor Mauk TROOP 261 Drake Slater TROOP 3 To do my duty to God Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Jared Brant TROOP 31 Quinton Gray TROOP 13 Aidan McCormick-Demolli Evan Smith TROOP 45 and my country Courteous, Kind, Cody Brown TROOP 88 Connor Green TROOP 107 TROOP 36 Jackson Snarr TROOP 575 And to obey the Scout Law; Obedient, Cheerful, Travis Buhl TROOP 50 Travis Gregg TROOP 289 Kevin McGuirk TROOP 4 Richard Starr TROOP 4 Thomas Butler TROOP 289 Matthew Hambric TROOP 4 Patrick Meinster TROOP 68 Jesse Stevenson TROOP 16 To help other people at all times; Thrifty, Brave, Adam Campbell TROOP 500 Clark Hammersley TROOP 34 Dustin Milam TROOP 36 Samuel Stivers TROOP 107 To keep myself physically strong, Clean, and Reverent Arthur Campbell TROOP 1 William Hammersley TROOP 34 Jeffrey Moore TEAM 161 Brian Struntz TROOP 164 Bailey Campbell TROOP 163 Cody Harbison TROOP 575 Travis Mullins TROOP 62 Steven Stubbs TROOP 3 mentally awake and morally straight. Andrew Carroll TROOP 91 Matthew Harris TROOP 82 William Parker TROOP 500 Steven Trayer TROOP 500 Parker Castagnetto TROOP 163 William Hartford TROOP 81 Charles Peavler TROOP 58 Rusty Tusing TROOP 50 John Catlett TROOP 11 Brett Heddleston TROOP 36 John Plewa TROOP 117 Matthew Van Dongen TROOP 13 James Chambers TROOP 13 Joseph Heinzelman TROOP 36 Devin Raine CREW 165 Collin Wagoner TROOP 16 Alexander Chandler TROOP 948 Chad Henry TROOP 829 Russell Repasky TROOP 45 David Waters TROOP 100 SCOUTING’S IMPACT IN 2010 COUNCIL PRIDE POINTS Colin Christensen TROOP 5 Joshua Hiett TROOP 77 Phillip Richman,Jr. TROOP 54 Ethan Watson TROOP 948 Logan Claytor TROOP 2 Matthew Hobbs TROOP 82 Cole Ried TROOP 1899 Matthew Werhoff TROOP 16 • 4,544 (2%+) registered youth members served. • Celebrated Scouting’s 100th Anniversary. Ian Cochran TROOP 46 Charles Holder TROOP 289 Zachary Rogers TROOP 500 Kevin Wiseman CREW 500 • 202 (1.5%+) packs, troops, crews, posts, and groups. • Increased community financial support. Ryan Crawford TROOP 3 Nathan Hulver TROOP 62 Kyle Rosenberry TROOP 500 Charles Witt TROOP 16 Matthew Critz TROOP 423 Samuel Hutchins TROOP 45 Robert Rosenbrook TROOP 34 Zachary Zimmerman TROOP 8 registered adult volunteers. Scouts, Leaders, and public attended Scout-A-Rama. • 1,929 • 1700+ Thomas Currie TROOP 575 Charles Inman TROOP 32 • 194,208 service hours performed in our communities by • 121 Scouts participated in one of our National High Adventure Paul Delaughter TROOP 117 Parker Kemp TROOP 1 leaders & youth. contingents; National Scout Jamboree, Florida Sea Base, or Casey Densmore TROOP 29 Brian Kerswill TROOP 88 David Donohue TROOP 33 Joseph Kluckowski TROOP 45 • 101 young men achieved Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Northern Tier Canoe Base. • 2,660 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts achieved one or more rank • 9,034 camper nights at Camp Rock Enon. advancements. • Over 5,000 service hours performed by the Order of the ATHLETICS AND SCOUTING • 3,952 Boy Scout Merit Badges were earned exposing young men Arrow at Camp Rock Enon. ATHLETICS (based on NCAA reporting 2009): to potential career and hobby interests for life. • Increase awareness of Scouting through an aggressive marketing • 0.03% of high school senior boys playing basketball will play for the NBA. • 100,000+ pounds of food collected to help those in need in our plan with radio and print ads. • 0.08% of high school senior boys playing football will play for the NFL. council boundaries. • Achieved quality council and complaint with all BSA and • 0.44% of high school senior boys playing baseball will play for the MLB. government regulations. • 0.31% of high school senior boys playing ice hockey will play for the NHL. Accredited Cub Resident Camp, Boy Scout Camp, and Twilight • • 0.07% of high school senior boys playing soccer will play for the MLS. Camps. • $4,225 in campership/scholarships given to Scouts in need to join Scouting and attend an outdoor experience. MEMBERSHIP IMPACT 2010: Program Youth Adults Units/Groups SCOUTING (based on latest Harris survey on Scouting): Cub Scouts 2,302 748 70 • 96% of Eagle Scouts own their own home vs. 64% of non-scouts. Boy Scouts 1,381 933 79 • 88% of Eagle Scouts are in the top of their class. Venturers 266 109 32 • 96% of Scouts with 5+ years graduate from college. Explorers 158 42 8 • 94% of Scouts with 5+ years earn more money than non-scouts. Learning for Life 437 16 13 • 81% of fortune 500 employers accept Eagle Scouts over all Districts & Council 81 other candidates. TOTALS 4,544 1,929 202.