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Bay-Lakes Council 2013 Annual Report

Creative by The Karma Group attainkarma.com baylakesbsa.org Scouting is greater than the Scout, and it stretches beyond the Troop.

From the trails to the streets, we take responsibility for supporting our Action. neighbors and engaging our communities for a better tomorrow. It’s what gives us meaning. We are the Boy Scouts of America. And together we succeed.

2 3 Build. Supporting a brighter future for Scouting.

2013 was a year filled with great challenges Despite difficult fundraising, we were able for the BSA, as well as our Bay-Lakes Council. to balance our budget and work toward Nevertheless, our continued focus and advancing our programs and services. determination carried through a strong While maintaining a full staff, we added Strategic Plan and annual tactics, which numerous new initiatives like STEM (Science, helped us improve in all six focus areas. Technology, Engineering, and Math), and enhanced our camps with the ATV program, With almost 19,000 Scouts enrolled, we’re Stand-Up Paddle Boards, and much more. proudly serving even more youth with quality Scouting programs. Among the Finally, donations to our Endowment fund 12 Midwestern states making up the continued to allow our Scouts to enjoy BSA’s Central Region, we were one of numerous capital improvements last year.   only 11 councils to show growth. This Plus, construction has begun on new MISSION would not have been possible without facilities at each of our camps. To instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them leadership skills and the tireless efforts of our more than 6,000 dedicated volunteers. Sincere thanks to all the volunteer leaders ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. who give so unselfishly of their time and The commitment and hard work of our talents to bring the program to life for  VISION  volunteers and staff helped us earn the the youth. Thanks also to our investors Silver Journey to Excellence Award. who give us the opportunity to deliver The Bay-Lakes Council, BSA is the leading youth organization in our service area Our council again finished the year very top-notch Scouting programs to the fostering character development and values-based leadership. strong in categories including Camping, youth of Northeastern Wisconsin and Advancement, Training, Service Hours, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  SCOUT OATH  Commissioner and District Volunteer Service. On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

 SCOUT LAW  A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Mark Johannsen Warren Kraft Mark Logemann Council President Council Commissioner Scout Executive Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.

4 5 Inspire. Exploring helps youth develop essential career skills.

Exploring is our career education program Explorer Posts can specialize in a variety for young men and women ages 14 (and of career skills with programs based in five have completed the eighth grade) to 20. areas of emphasis: career opportunities, Its purpose is to help youth experience life skills, citizenship, character education, careers in their communities. The result is and leadership experience. a program that helps youth pursue their special interests, and develop their abilities. Exploring programs impact both youth and the supporting organizations. Each post Based on community relationships, local establishes a safe environment for meaningful organizations initiate an Explorer Post working relationships between adults and and match their people and resources youth, and provides environments to evaluate to the interests of youth in the program. ethics and increase awareness on the job.

Hartford Police Explorer Post Post 9910 is the only Law Enforcement receives national certifications. Explorer Post in Wisconsin to earn any The Hartford Police Explorer Post 9910 certification (out of 32 total Law Enforcement received both basic and advanced training Explorer Posts in the state). Throughout the certifications for their program in 2013. nationwide program, including 1,839 Law These certifications provide validation Enforcement Explorer Posts, they are 1 of 8 and recognition for Explorer Posts meeting Posts with Basic Certification, and 1 of 4 or exceeding minimum standards in their with Advanced Certification. training programs.

To receive these certifications, Post 9910 met several program requirements. They demonstrated curriculum content and development, implemented a performance evaluation procedure, record management, and instructor qualifications.

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Grow. Inspiring stronger STEM foundations.

Bay-Lakes Council 2013 STEM events. • March/April – Maple Syrup Days at Bear Paw Scout Camp gave Scouts hands-on experience in making maple syrup – selecting and tapping trees, The Bay-Lakes Council is proud to The BSA also recognizes Cub Scouts, Boy harvesting sap, and evaporating announce we are now a STEM (Science, Scouts, and Venturers who display knowledge and bottling. Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and understanding of how STEM concepts initiative Council. We work hard to align relate to the world at work. With the completion • August – The first Bay-Lakes Council ourselves with local learning programs to of project requirements, Scouts have the STEM Committee meeting. help enrich the lives of Scouts, and this opportunity to be presented the Nova award initiative speaks directly to the very and highly regarded Supernova award. • October – STEM Day was held at core of our mission. Camp Rokilio with 200 new Cub Scouts and parents participating STEM disciplines are often considered in archery and BB guns, science the foundation for many academic and experiments, Biodiesel, and earning professional fields. Furthermore, the strength the Geology and Science belt loops. of the STEM workforce is viewed as an indicator of a nation’s ability to sustain • November – Science Night at itself. With STEM events at Camp Rokilio, Fox Valley Technical College FAB Fox Valley Technical College FAB LAB, LAB was a Cub Scout recruiting and several other locations, we are giving event where prospective members Bay-Lakes Council youth a leg up in learned about 3D printing, technology preparing for the future. design, and how to make a solar oven. The Boy Scouts have always remained • on the cutting-edge in the exploration December – Bay-Lakes Council proudly of science and technology. Even the presented our first Supernova awards Computers (now Digital Technology) merit to Alec Tuttle and Ryan Gettelfinger. badge has been offered since 1968, well before computers were adopted into the mainstream. BSA has continued that tradition with the recent release of Robotics and Mining in Society merit badges.

8 9 Engage. Coming together for a better tomorrow.

 SCOUTING PROGRAMS   ADVANCEMENT AND MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY 

Tiger Cubs & Cub Scouts Venturing Boy Scout Ranks Total Youth Served in 2013 For boys in grades 1-5 For young adults ages 14-20 Tenderfoot 520 Cub Scouts 15,149 Members Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts are active Venturing is a challenging high-adventure Second Class 478 328 Packs family programs that encourage boys to program for young men and women First Class 502 do their best and learn important life skills designed to prepare them to become Star 359 Boy Scouts 5,722 Members while having fun. Activities include service responsible and caring adults. Venturing Life 336 258 Troop/Teams projects, games, pinewood derbies, day programs are developed around six Eagle 242 camps, parent-son overnighters, projects, experience areas: Citizenship, Leadership, Ventures 1,705 Members ceremonies, and outdoor activities. Fitness, Social, Outdoor, and Service. Total: 2,437 86 Crews The program helps youth to pursue Boy Scouts special interests in areas such as sports, Cub Scout Ranks Explorers 1,609 Members For boys in grades 6-12 arts, hobbies, youth ministry, Sea Scouting, Tiger Cub 1,278 62 Posts and outdoor adventure. Bobcat 1,744 Boy Scouts is an American tradition Total: 24,185 immediately following Cub Scouts. Wolf 1,413 Exploring Boy Scouting is an outdoor adventure Bear 1,292 For young adults ages 14-20 program that develops character, Webelos 1,050 leadership, citizenship, and fitness. Exploring is a career preparation program Arrow of Light 762 Through the advancement program, that helps young men and women try Total: 7,539 a Scout progresses in rank, gaining different vocational options before making additional knowledge and responsibilities. a career decision. Exploring teaches Activities include learning new skills, leadership and problem-solving skills summer camp, weekend campouts, while giving teenagers hands-on leadership training, community service career experience. projects, hiking, and much more.

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A HIAWATHALAND

NORTHERN LITES

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Learn. GATHERING Camping is the foundation of the Scouting experience Camping is Scouting’s WATERS and the place where the Scouting program truly VOYAGEUR outdoor classroom. comes alive. The Bay-Lakes Council’s program E and camp facilities continue to provide support F D TWIN LAKES LAKESHORE to the activities of the Packs, Troops, and Crews.

LEDGE TO LAKES In 2013, nearly 10,000 youth and adult leaders enjoyed one of our camping programs.

KETTLE COUNTRY

A Camp Hiawatha C Gardner Dam Scout Camp E Twin Lakes Scout Camp G Jax Camp 800 acres in Hiawathaland National 400 acres along the Wolf River 425 acres near Waupaca, WI Located northeast of Sturgeon Bay, WI Forest encircling Bunting Lake • Activities include white water kayaking, • Three lakes perfect for swimming, • Offers a rustic wooded area near • Home to summer camping experiences a climbing tower, canoeing, 75 miles boating, canoeing, and fishing Sturgeon Bay for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of mountain biking trails, and a special • Features 16 campsites for spring, • Features several large open areas for variable menu for patrol cooking • Features eight large, developed summer, and fall camping, a well with drinking water, campsites, flush toilets and sinks, • Great trails for cross-country skiing campfire ring, and picnic tables • Several in-camp hiking trails ranging water supply, fire ring, flagpole, from a ½ mile to 5 miles • Also located near great biking trails, permanent cooking/dining shelters, D Cub Scout World, Camp Rokilio State Parks, and Door Country and a central shower house • Out-of-camp trips ranging from 213 acres near Kiel, WI attractions 10 to 15 miles • Camp Service Building with a leaders • Features five theme buildings: Fort J.J. lounge and administration offices, Keller, Gunderson Viking Bäten, Knauf • Three winter buildings for colder quartermaster, trading post, and Space Station, Kohler Castle, and Oertle weather outings parade field Train Station F Maywood Wilderness • Cub Scout resident camp operates B Bear Paw Scout Camp Over 200 acres in Washara County from June through August, and the 325 acres in Nicolet National Forest camp offers weekend use the • Features numerous campsites, a heated • barn, a kitchen, and bunkhouse Offers hiking, mountain biking, remainder of the year canoeing, sailing, swimming and • Activities include BB guns and archery, • Also offers a private lake, hiking trails, maple syrup activities waterfront activities, and a great geocaching, and a pavilion • Four winter camping facilities featuring natural bog for nature hikes and snowshoe activities environmental studies

12 13 Support. Helping the tradition continue.

 JAMES E. WEST FELLOWSHIP 

James E. West was the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, and served in that position for more than three decades. The West Fellowship Award  ENDOWMENT  is recognition for a gift to the Bay-Lakes Council’s Endowment fund and donors may The Bay-Lakes Council Endowment program make cumulative gifts to reach Bronze, helps to blend your visions with the needs Silver, Gold, and Diamond levels in cash and objectives of Scouting. One of the or marketable securities. The gift must be exciting things about an endowment gift in addition to, and not a replacement for, is the bond and relationship that is created their annual Friends of Scouting support. between the donor and the Council. Many individuals and corporations make these gifts either in honor of someone Learning from exemplary leaders, engaging else’s accomplishments or in memory of programs, and timeless values, Scouts work a special individual. to improve themselves and their communities. $1,000+ Bronze Member Level For many, positive attitudes and attributes $5,000+ Silver Member Level learned as a youth will continue throughout $10,000+ Gold Member Level life. Today’s Scouts will become tomorrow’s $15,000+ Diamond Member Level leaders in trades and professions, business, education, government, and all walks of life.  SECOND CENTURY SOCIETY  Encouraging gifts to the Bay-Lakes Council Scouting can benefit every youth, family, Endowment fund is one of our priorities. Outright gifts of $25,000 or more payable and community in our Council, but It ensures that our council can continue to over five years, or a deferred gift of $100,000 expanding the scope and vigor of offer the outstanding programs we now or more distinguishes donors as Second Scouting’s programs will require more have and also grow to meet the needs of Century Society members. Gifts can be in financial resources. our youth and community. the form of cash, securities, land, or other property suitable for a Council endowment fund or easily converted to cash. There are four recognition levels. $25,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 A donor making an outright gift of $100,000 or more is a “Member with Distinction.” A donor making a deferred gift of $500,000 or more is a “Legacy Member.”

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 2013 PRESIDENT’S CLUB 

The President’s Club is a list of individuals, companies, and foundations who have contributed to the annual operating budget of the Bay-Lakes Council. On average, it costs $150 per Scout to deliver a unique and dynamic program for a year.   JAMES E. WEST FELLOWSHIP CONTRIBUTORS These donations also help us add new programs and expose more youth to Scouting. Thank you to our generous 2013 supporters.

John Adler James (JJ) J. Goodwin Patrick L. McCormick Stephen Savage Tony & Shirley Agriesti* E. James Gordon Edward Ramer McCollin Dr. Paul E. Schmidt Robert H. Schneider Baden-Powell Patrol Donors Gold Patrol Donors Bronze Patrol Donors Joshua D. Anderson John (Jack) C. Gosling* Dr. Donald J. McDonald (Each donation supports 67 Scouts) (Each donation supports 17 Scouts) (Each donation supports 10 Scouts) Robert Anderson Ruth Gresham Daniel J. McManus Walter J. Scott, Jr. Michael J. Anuta* Dennis E. Gruenke Ed McNamara* Stephen L. Seidl Green Bay Packaging/Kress Anonymous Anonymous-Alumni Steve & Tammy Autore Jeffrey Hahn Joel J. Meredith Nicholas R. Sershen Family Foundation Advantage Emblem Brent A. Bowman Mark Bachhuber Tim & Julie Harder James A. Merkowitz David & Denise Shute JJ Keller Associated Bank - Green Bay Cornerstone Foundation of Alan H. Barrows* Scott T. Hausmann Jane Meyer Vinson Simpson JJ Keller Employee Giving Peter F. Bemis Northeast Wisconsin, Inc. Arthur L. Hawkins Daniel Meyer Vinson R. Simpson, Sr.* Dr. Jan C. Bax Charles A. Mullen BMO Harris Bay Tek, Inc. Ardeth Bayley* Frank H. Heckrodt Sidney F. Meyers, Jr. Lawrence Sims Robert G. Chamberlain R. W. Fernstrum John Beesche, Sr.* William Heckrodt Don W. Miller David P. Smith* Benefactor Patrol Donors C. R. Meyer & Son Lawrence Gentine Donald D. Belcher Florence Heckrodt Joan R. Miller Scott L. Spiller (Each donation supports 50 Scouts) William W. Bennett Linda Hegner Roy* (Buck) & Jane Miller William & Hilary Sproule Ferguson Waterworks Charles & Doris Hand Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Kenneth J. Bergschultz Donald L. & Gayle Hein Louis E. Milsted Dennis Stamstad First National Bank - Waupaca Mark C. Johannsen Edward Bigsby Brooks Hesselink Eric P. Momsen James D. Stone Lee Gentine Warren P. Kraft Virginia Bigsby David J. Hirn John Mosley, Sr.* Edwin W. Storer IV W. D. Boyce Patrol Donors (Each donation supports 34 Scouts) Georgia-Pacific Corp. Erik T. Paulson Lois Bolgert* Dr. Daryl G. Holdredge James O. Motz Edwin W. Storer V Frank H. Heckrodt Terri A. Pawer Dr. William W. Bowerman Robert A. Imig* Charles A. Mullen Branden Strayer Bruce M. Chudacoff Helgesen Brent Bowman Matthew D. Jameson Paul G. Myers Austin Strayer Mark A. Logemann Quasius Construction Northland Plastics Burton* & Joanne James Jenkins Elwyn (Nels) F. Nelson, Jr.* Raquel & Greg Strayer Michael D. Metivier Brian J. Robb David C. Jenner Mark S. Neubauer Fr. Roger W. Strebel PLENCO Boyum Melitta S. Pick Trust Jennifer M. Schmude Gerald Brashaw Mark C. Johannsen Matthew M. Neubauer Dale Streichert Schneider National Foundation Sargento Foods, Inc. Glen Tellock William Braun Gary Johnson Patrick D. O’Brien John C. Sturdy Fr. Roger W. Strebel Donald H. Verhoff Kenneth D. Britt* Robert* & Winifred David Oertle Michael B. Surbaugh Greg L. & Raquel L. Strayer Werner Electric Supply/ Verizon Volunteer Don* & Jackie Britton Johnson Harold Olsen* J. L. Taylor* Bussmann/Brady/ Sally & Jim Brozzo Stephen P. Johnson Dale Opgenorth Family Jack Teela Diamond Patrol Donors Matching Gifts Tim E. Buchen Whitney L. Johnson Russell Owen* Glen Tellock (Each donation supports 27 Scouts) EGS Appleton Justin K. Williams Helen Lord Burr Dewey Jones Warren F. Parsons Ralph Tellock Bemis Family Foundation The Willis Foundation Silver Patrol Donors Guy W. Burr* Richard H. Jones Terri Pawer Alfred Tenny Michael P. Ford Windway Foundation, Inc. Albert Thaves* (Each donation supports 14 Scouts) Michael L. Chaffee Romana Jonet Elizabeth (Betsy) C. Perry Lou Gentine Dr. K. Charles Wright Robert G. Chamberlain Paul D. Kaestner John F. Perry Terry & Pat Tibor Mr. & Mrs. Richard Auchter Richard H. Jones Ziegler Foundation, Inc. Jane G. Chamberlain Allan & Jean C. Donald A. Peters Larry Tomlinson Cedarburg Grafton Rotary Travis D. Christopher Kieckhafer Blondena Peterson* Laurence W. Trotter CLM Foundation Bruce M. Chudacoff Donald A. Kinney L. N. Peterson* Steve Tyink Platinum Patrol Donors (Each donation supports 20 Scouts) Joseph F. DiMartino, Jr. Christopher R. Cochrane Dr. Kenneth P. King Matthew T. Petrik Robert & Rosemary Robert Cross, Jr. Herbert Kirstin Hugo H. Petters VanDyck C. Catlin FDL Area Foundation George S. Cuhaj Kristopher L. Kissling Daniel J. Platkowski Osmara Vielma BOLDT Construction “Society Insurance Fund” Susan M. Cummings* Larry Kissling William A. Pohlmann Neil R. Walker Michael L. Heider Green Bay Plastics William Curl Edmund R. Knauf, Sr.* Roger E. Ponath* William N. Walton Schreiber Foods Goodwill Industries of Chadwick I. DeLuka Thomas W. Krause John M. Primrose* Elizabeth & Herbert Louie Gentine North Central WI John H. Didlo, Sr.* Thomas Milton Kreif Howard D. Quimby Wenberg* Hayssen Family Foundation Daniel L. Donovan Charles J. Lang William Raduchel Dale W. West Schlegel Foundation Joseph (Jay) J. Robert D. Lang Robert A. Ramlow* James H. Weiland Daniel J. Platkowski Drzewiecki Roy A. LaPean Ron L. Randall* Gregory R. Wierschke Dr. R. G. & Sarah Raymond Jeffrey J. Duenk Laverne M. Larson* Jean Reader Bruce Williams Foundation Charles R. Erickson Curtis E. Lewis Ryan Reddy Justin K. Williams Michael R. Reese Larry P. Ferguson Justin Liddle* James C. Reifer G. Richard Williamson St. Paper Holding, LLC Paul Richter* Dennis Wojahn Lori A. Flanagan Steve Lirely Schenck & Associates Anthony J. Gahn, Jr. Richard Loescher Brian J. Robb Donald W. Yochem Norman A. Schowalter Theodore Galloway Mark A. Logemann William Roberts Vincent Zehren Alan M. Gemer Toua Lor Thomas R. Roenitz James (Jim) M. Zillmer* Community Trust Martha Girard Robert A. Lyle James M. Roenitz* Manly D. Zillmer* A. Sturm & Sons, Inc. Ronald S. Godfrey Patrick R. Lynch Clifton Rogers* The Business Bank Joyce Goldhahn Paul P. Madary Elizabeth Rojan *Deceased Triangle Mfg. Co. Rodney L. Goldhahn Robert J. Marshall Glen Rossman Vollrath Company Michael L. Goodnight William Matheson Mary Ann R. Salter

16 17 Sustain. Financials for the year 2013.

 REVENUE   COUNCIL OFFICERS  Support Mark Johannsen Michael Weber Anthony Gahn, Jr. Friends of Scouting $687,878 Council President Vice President Properties Past President United Way $242,719 Special Events $68,300 Warren Kraft Cheryl Kaczmarek Jeffrey Hahn Council Commissioner Vice President Marketing Past President Other Direct $44,345 Foundations & Trusts $49,587 Rod Goldhahn Robert Lyle Don Miller Project Sales $4,259 Vice President District Operations Treasurer Past President

Michael Ford Bruce Chudacoff Daniel Platkowski Revenue Vice President Membership Legal Counsel Past President Camping & Activities $2,226,820 Terri Pawer William Braun Mark Logemann Investment Income $518,190 Vice President Development Past President Scout Executive Product Sales $932,362 Sales of Supplies $2,382 Other Revenue $90,299  BOARD MEMBERS  Total Support and Revenue $4,867,141 Steve Arps - Appleton Helen Lord Burr - Oshkosh Julie Bahr - Appleton Dr. Susan May - Hortonville  EXPENSES  David Benton - White Lake Louis Milsted - Sheboygan Tom Cherrier - Appleton George Montgomery - Rapid River, MI Program Services (83.92%) $4,048,483 Dan Closner - Marquette, MI Len Nelson - Appleton Camp Operations Christopher Cochrane - Oshkosh William Pohlmann - Manitowoc District & Council Operations Lucia Cronin - River Hills Alex Pond - Manitowoc Scholarships Dr. Eric Davidson - Appleton John Rehn - Green Bay Service Center William Davis - Marquette, MI Glen Rossman - Baileys Harbor Professional Services Bruce Deadman - Denmark Dr. Heidi Schmidt - Hortonville Service Fees Joseph Drzewiecki - Appleton Walter Scott - Oshkosh Sean Fernstrum - Menominee, MI Stephen Smith - Manitowoc Support Services $775,734 Chad Fradette - Pulaski Edwin Storer - Fond du Lac Alvin Geurts - Appleton Fr. Roger W. Strebel - Townsend Administrative (5.19%) Stephen Gineris - Oshkosh Lindsay Tafelski - Green Bay Fundraising (10.89%) Patrick Hansen - Menasha Roy Valitchka - Appleton Paul Hunt - Fond du Lac Dwight Weber - Green Bay Total Expenses $4,824,217 James Hyatt - Appleton James Weiland - Appleton Increase in Unrestricted Operating Net Assets $42,923 Stephen Johnson - Sturgeon Bay Scott Weinandt - West Bend Donald Johnston - Green Bay Dennis Wojahn - Green Bay *Unaudited report Patrick Kennedy - Iron Mountain, MI Scott Yukel - Appleton Curtis Lewis - Green Bay

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