2021 Friends of Scouting Community Campaign
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MISSION THE IMPACT OF SCOUTING The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young Research conducted by Harris Interactive and people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by Tufts University shows: instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. TRUSTWORTHY: 75% of Scouts agree United Way Partner Agency SCOUT OATH that Scouting has taught them to always be honest and to On my honor I will do my best be a leader. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; LOYAL: 88% of Scouts feel proud to live in the USA and To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, 80% say spending time with family is important to them. and morally straight. EXECUTIVE BOARD: Brian Pillmore Rob Abernathy Brad Poarch Leo Portman HELPFUL: 80% of Scouts believe that helping Jim Aikman SCOUT LAW A Scout is… David Altland David Reid others should come before their own self-interest. Alan Aneshansley Pat Rooney TRUSTWORTHY I LOYAL I HELPFUL I FRIENDLY I COURTEOUS Brian Aneshansley Art Schmidt KIND I OBEDIENT I CHEERFUL I THRIFTY I BRAVE I CLEAN I REVERENT Jack Barrett Grant Soderberg FRIENDLY: 80% of Scouts say that Scouting has Bob Spinks Dave Bert taught them to treat others with respect and 78% to get Colleen Bicket Kathleen Stevenson Dan Boren Tom Stevenson 2021 FRIENDS OF SCOUTING WHAT IS THE LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL? along with others. Chris Brewster Doug Stussi Thousands of youth, families, and volunteers rely on the Last Ron Sutor Brad Burgess COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN Frontier Council. Our purpose is to expand and support Scouting Mark Burson Mike Turpen COURTEOUS: 87% of Scouts believe older Jeremy Whitlow Dave Carpenter programs throughout 24 counties in central, western, and people should be treated with respect. Randy Chandler Jerry Winchester southwestern Oklahoma. Richard Cook Gary Woods Jim David Jeff Woolsey Bruce Davis Hal Yocum It is our goal that every youth have the opportunity to hear KIND: 78% of Scouts say that Scouting has taught David Dezell Ed Young about, join, and enjoy all of the lifelong benefits of Scouting. them to care for other people. Robert Dudley LIFE BOARD: Jim English Mohammad Farzaneh Gen. Bill Bowden Baden-Powell OBEDIENT: 84% of Scouts would inform a Ellen Fleming Jim Buchanan, III Wiley Post Scott Davis Big Tepee teacher or parent of a classmates potentially harmful actions. Glenn Floresca Black Beaver Richard Forshee Bill Ford Canadian Valley Kevin Foster Gerry Gamble Chisholm Trail Paul Francel Ed Martin Eagle CHEERFUL: Those who were Scouts as youth Steve Friot Herman Meinders Kickingbird are generally more satisfied with their personal lives and Andy Fugate Wayne Miller Manuel Perez Tal Oden New Horizons their jobs. Drew Graham Sooner Mark Hanstein Tom Parrish Western Plains Russ Harrison Oren Lee Peters Will Rogers Steve Hart David Rainbolt THRIFTY: 82% of Scouts say that saving money Carrie Hicks Lee Allan Smith for the future is a priority. David Holt David Thompson Reggie Johnson Jim Waldo WHAT IS FRIENDS OF SCOUTING? Donnie Jones Noris Whitaker Friends of Scouting is the annual giving campaign for the Last BRAVE: 80% of Scouts say that Scouting has in- Gary Jones Alvin Williams Frontier Council. We rely on donations from our local community Carey Joullian IV creased their confidence, and 51% rate their self-confidence Farooq Karim ADVISORY BOARD: and Scouting families for over 40% of our annual budget. While as excellent. Mike Knopp Loyd Benson we generate revenue through other streams, Friends of Joe Kozlowski Jeff Brown Scouting and other direct contributions make up our largest Jeff Lampe Rev. Lee Cooper CLEAN: 95% of tenured Scouts say that Scouting Steve Mason Robert Eades source of funding. Travis Mason Brent Gooden developed a habit to take better care of the environment. John McNamara Brian Lux II No child shall be denied the promises of Scouting for financial Lewis Moore Ryan Marlen Seth Moore Xavier Neira reasons. Our council offers camperships, after school programs REVERENT: 83% of those who were Scouts DJ Morgan Jerry Orr in at-risk areas, fundraisers, and other resources for Scouts who for five or more years say attending religious services as a Steve Murdock Marty Postic need financial assistance for our programs. Kennith Nash John Robberson family is very important. Roger Nayar Joel Rodriguez David Ostrowe Shad SaIerthwaite Scouting is a critical service to the community. Please help us to Seth Parnell Paul Schmidlkofer Collins Peck Don Vick extend and support the Scouting program with your annual gift. Jon Pennington Mark and Melanie Hanstein Brian Pillmore Cliff and Leslie Hudson Rainbolt Family Foundation Camp Card & Friends of Scouting Paul Killian David and Jennifer Reid Popcorn Sales 22% REVENUE AND Ma-Nu Lodge 133 - Order of Robert Reid 22% SPECIAL THANKS The Arrow Steve and Linda Slawson EXPENSES Marshall Environmental Robert and Pamela Spinks Special Events TO OUR LEADERSHIP GIVING SOCIETY REVENUE Management Inc. Square Deal Investments United Way 13% 15% Edmund Martin Jonathan Still GOLD MEMBERS Travis Mason Doug Stussi Camping & First National Bank of McAfee and Taft Ron Sutor Other Activity Fees $25,000 + Oklahoma 6% Foundations, James Morris Michael Terry 14% Grants, & Trusts Ad Astra Foundation Bill and Nancy Ford Jeaneen Naifeh Tilley Pressure Test 14% The Chickasaw Nation David Hager National Rifle Association Tom & Kathleen Stevenson/ RS Fuel, LLC E L & Thelma Gaylord Foundation Integris Health Foundation Tom Johnson Investment Management Inc Program Oklahoma Blood Institute Sean Trauschke Russ Harrison Johnson Controls Services EXPENSES Oklahoma Christian University Jim Waldo 86% Inasmuch Foundation Kirkpatrick Family Fund Oklahoma City Thunder Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C. Judith E Drabek Revocable Steve Mason Basketball Bill Winkler Fundraising 5% Living Trust MassMutual Oklahoma Oklahoma State Fair Jeff Woolsey Management & General 9% Herman Meinders McCasland Foundation David Ostrowe Hal Yocum Mustang Fuel Corporation Jerry Metcalf Oren Lee Peters Oklahoma City Community Presbyterian Health OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN Foundation Foundation With over hundreds of Packs, Troops, Crews, and Posts in 24 David Rainbolt counties, the council keeps the opportunity to join Scouting SILVER MEMBERS Records-Johnston Foundation ALL COMMUNITIES NEED SCOUTING available to any youth who wants to be a Scout. Volunteers and $10,000 - $24,999 Dennis Reid Scouting serves every demographic and every community, staff work together to start new units in areas in need of Scouting, Patrick Rooney regardless of ability to pay or ability of parents to be involved. Ackerman McQueen and our recruitment efforts ensure that every family has a chance Eduardo Sanchez to join. Help us get kids in Scouting and keep them in Scouting! American Fidelity Foundation Scouting is a cost-effective activity for youth, and while many Richard Tanenbaum BancFirst Oklahoma City families find it affordable, the Last Frontier Council will deny no UCO Foundation James Buchanan youth from the Scouting program due to lack of funds. We offer Ugly Mugz FUTURE LEADERS Citizen Potawatomi Nation direct assistance to every community we serve: Vox Printing Scouting builds character. Scouting is a valuable program not only Scott and Carol Davis Weaver Popcorn for today’s youth, but for instilling values in future generations Dental Depot Membership Fee Assistance: The Boy Scouts of America annual registration fee is $65 plus insurance. The Last Frontier Council will of citizens. Service projects, team activities, and individual Devon Energy Corporation pay for a portion or all of a youth’s membership fee based on need. persistence are tools we use as we teach youth to be “physically Jim and Christy Everest strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” The council OUTDOOR PROGRAM Larry and Polly Nichols LEADERSHIP The council empowers thousands volunteers to implement and Camperships: Camp fees are affordable for many families, but the organizes many large activities each year including training OG&E Energy Corporation $2,500 - $4,999 grow Scouting. The training programs for volunteers in the Boy council offers need-based financial aid for those who need extra courses and events where youth gain leadership experience. Foundation Inc Scouts of America are unparalleled in teaching outdoor skills, Bank of America assistance. Camperships are promoted in all camp guides and Shawnee Milling Company ethical decision making, and leadership techniques. The council Mark Beffort promotional materials. The Anschutz Foundation Ben E Keith Company provides six camp properties with over 10,000 acres available for Jerry Winchester Robert Browne camping. Outdoor experiences are critical for implementing the Uniforms: The uniform is a method we use so that membership in the Marilyn Clement organization can be easily recognized. The council provides Scouting Scouting program, and Scouts in the Last Frontier Council are Sean Cummings shirts and uniform items to youth who could otherwise not afford them. fortunate to have such diverse areas to camp at low cost. BRONZE MEMBERS Cushman Wakefield $5,000 - $9,999 James David Supplies & Services: The council provides many supplies at no cost Bank of Oklahoma Dolese Bros. Co Express Employment Professionals to many members, including recruitment flyers, badges of rank, Clay Bennett Chad and Melissa Ferrell fund raising materials, and forms. We also maintain two service Dave Bert First Fidelity Bank centers, staff, and free basic leader training. Paul and Colleen Bicket First United Bank Mark Burson Ellen Fleming Outreach Units: When parent and volunteer involvement is low or David Carpenter Foundation Management Inc. absent, we run Scouting units after school. The council hires part-time Clyde Evans Fund Fred Jones Family Foundation program aides to run meetings and organize activities at school to adapt Stephen and Nancy Friot to limits on transportation and ability of parents to attend. Richard Cook Gerald Gamble Luke and Becky Corbett Andrew Graham Cox Communications Gale Hagee.