LEATHERSTOCKING COUNCIL 2019 ANNUAL REPORT from the council president Creating an Impact in our Community. Let me start by saying “Thank you”. Two words we use so often but honestly mean so much. I want to thank the over 3,000 volunteers that keep Scouting alive in each one of our communities. I also want to thank our donors; without your kind donations we couldn’t support the program that is building the next generation of leaders. Without all of you our program couldn’t continue to function. We’ve had a busy 2019. We’ve done the traditional stuff like Scouting for Food, Matthew E. Dziedzic volunteering our time at parades, completing community projects and earning a few Leatherstocking Council advancements on the way. Things might look a little different now that young ladies are President with us, but we have always been a family program. From my personal experience with my daughter Maria, we’ve had a blast learning so much together. Truly, what this is all about, is finding that family bonding time we all need. I’m proud to let you know we have had one of the largest Eagle classes in recent memory. With 70 graduates in 2019, it was awesome to see most of them at our annual Eagle Recognition Dinner. This council in proud of you and your perseverance during your journey. If you try to understand the economic impact of our Eagles alone, we donated over $148,750 back to our communities. We continue to invest in our program annually. Currently we are trying to fund the Barnes Center at Camp Kingsley. I hope you have already heard of our plan on building a new welcome center at Kingsley. It will be the new home of the Scout Store, Medical Lodge and your sign-in point before heading out on your adventure. We have been blessed by so many community members already that have donated to building this structure. We look forward to sharing more exciting news with you on this project in 2020. Let me close by telling you a story I recently heard from a colleague. He shared, while raising his kids and volunteered his time to be a Den leader. Unfortunately, his career path required a move and they had to leave their current Pack. When he made the announcement to the Den of Bears, one of the children tearfully asked him not to leave. Till this day, that memory of scouting sticks in his mind the most. Sometimes we forget the impact we have on those around us. Those of you who have fond memories of your time in Scouting, please don’t forget to pay that back to the current generation in the program. If you talk to any of our troops or packs, we always need more leaders, committee members and merit badge instructors. We talk about donating time, treasure and talent. Imagine what a few hours of your time could mean to a young man or lady in our program. Sincerely, Matthew E. Dziedzic Council President Leatherstocking Council, BSA Thanks to our volunteers and financial donors, the Boy Scouts of A SCOUT IS America Leatherstocking Council TRUSTWORTHY proudly serves approximately 2,700 Scouts across Delaware, Hamilton, LOYAL Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, HELPFUL Otsego and Schoharie counties in Friendly Central New York. COURTEOUS We are well positioned and prepared to continue KIND to shape the characters of our community’s youth through stellar programs. These time tested OBEDIENT programs have proven to teach positive life lessons and skills to outstanding boys and girls who will CHEERFUL grow to become tomorrow’s leaders. THRIFTY Each and every day, with your support, our Scouts are accomplishing great deeds. BRAVE CLEAN As we look to the future, while honoring our past, know that the Leatherstocking Council will continue REVERENT to provide the best possible programs and service to our units, youth and volunteers! OUR COUNCIL The Leatherstocking Council is divided into four Scouting Districts: Powderhorn in the East, Adirondack Foothills to the Northeast, Deerslayer in the South central part of our council and Foothills to the South. District Executives are a mobile resource dedicated to ensuring the growth and success of Scouting Units within their district’s territory. Each District Executive works through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support membership, finance, programs and unit service. We also staff, maintain and operate Camp Kingsley in Ava, NY, near Rome for our Cub Scouts and the Henderson Scout Reservation in Maryland, NY, near Cooperstown, for Scouts, BSA. BY THE NUMBERS.... 1,694 Scouts Earned rank advancements (Cubs and ScoutS, BSA) Most10 earned merit badges. 2,363 120 total merit badges earned by boy scouts in the Cub Scouts earned the leatherstocking council Camping Swimming Arrow of Light. during 2018 Citizenship in the Community First Aid New Eagle 70 Scouts Citizenship in the World Environmental Science Fishing Personal Management 8,916 Community service hours donated by EAGLE Scouts from across the entire Leatherstocking Council Family Life Communications CAMPERSHIPS Thanks to the tremendous support of local businesses, 146 registered Scouts received $20,590 worth of camperships! 2020 Special Events BSA Golf Classic, Crestwood Golf Club, Marcy, NY Be a part of the tradition! This 18-hole event is a fun-filled day of golf, friendship and networking. All proceeds from the event support Scouting in the Leatherstocking Council! Date TBD The 16th annual Sporting Clays Tournament. This Council fundraiser is one of the most popular. Combine a 100- clay pigeon shoot with a gourmet lunch in a world-class shooting facility and you are guaranteed to have a great day. Date TBD The Leatherstocking Council Leadership Dinner - October 7, 2020 Only Scouting offers today’s youth a program that teaches leadership. Join us as we celebrate local education and business leaders, and hear from a keynote speaker that will inspire Scouts, leaders and volunteers alike. 2019 eagle scouts Patrick Nichols, Troop 56, Cobleskill Richard Hulse, Troop 1254, Fly Creek Aidan Ainslie, Troop 21, Little Falls Adam Ilgin, Troop 1254, Milford Michael Alloggio III, Troop 44, Rome Bradley Jacobs, Troop 23, Oneonta Noah J. Aubin, Troop 45, Walton Hayden Johnson, Troop 44, Rome Alexander Babbie, Troop 9, West Edmeston Connor A. Johnson, Troop 4, Sauquoit Luke Bartlett, Troop 47, Cooperstown Wyatt Jones, Troop 175, Remsen Andrew Benincasa, Troop 55, Barneveld Evan Kelley, Troop 56, Lawyersville Walker Berryment, Troop 9, Edmeston Benjamin Kingsley, Troop 33, Chittenango Rudolph Bohm, Troop 1254, Fly Creek Jacob Kulczak, Troop 21, West Winfield Jackson Bradley, Troop 15, Summit Caleb Larchar, Troop 66, Sherburne Christian Brazeau, Troop 33, Chittenango Andrew LaRock, Troop 55, Holland Patent Justin Brown, Troop 9, Edmeston Joseph Lawyer, Troop 5, Central Bridge Peter Burghardt Jr., Troop 9, Sidney Timothy Mansfield, Troop 120, Hamilton Adam Burton, Troop 5, Cobleskill David Maxson, Troop 8, Ilion Marcus Capobianco, Troop 56, Cobleskill Zackery Maxwell,, Troop 25, Canastota Caleb Casey, Troop 23, Oneonta Theo McArn, Troop 120, Hamilton David Chandler II, Troop 21, Burlington Flats Corey Miner, Troop 56, Johnstown Maxwell Collins, Troop 5, Norwich Gabriel O’Dell, Troop 5, Earlville Matthew Coyne, Troop 44, Westmoreland Michael Paoli, Troop 33, Delhi Matthew Crovella, Troop 18, Manlius Tobie Peck, Troop 43, Canastota Erik Deysenroth, Troop 1254, Cooperstown Nicholas Pryor, Troop 56, Cobleskill Dillon Donley, Troop 21, West Winfield William Ranc, Troop 3, Morris Nathaniel Edwards, Troop 3, Morris Russell Rankins, Troop 39, Poland Matthew Eisenhut, Troop 33, Chittenango Michael Salvestrini, Troop 74, Lakewood Ethan Ellis, Troop 55, Barneveld Aydin Schallert, Troop 18, Schenevus Dylan Elwood, Troop 44, Rome Richard Serafin, Troop 23, Oneonta Carl Fransman, Troop 175, Remsen Tanner Sorbera, Troop 9, Burligton Flats Curtis Freemire, Troop 50, Chadwicks Russell Sortino, Troop 11, Utica Joseph Giardullo, Troop 55, Rome C. Steele Stalloch, Troop 21, West Edmeston Timothy Goff, Troop 14, Clinton Evan VanAlstyne, Troop 1, Unadilla Samuel Goldstein, Troop 5, Schenectady Ethan VanDerwerken, Troop 46, Schoharie Gabriel Haley, Troop 33, Chittenango Casey Watson, Troop 18, Dolgeville Isaiah Haley, Troop 168, Worcestor Wynn Williams, Troop 31, Maryland Calvin Haney, Troop 1, Unadilla Brandon Winter, Troop 56, Cobleskill Nicholas Hopler, Troop 13, Boonville 2019 financial information how we are funded $506,360 37% Income from the Endowment $423,248 31% Camping & Activities $160,201 12% Popcorn $135,011 10% Friends of Scouting $69,011 5% Special Events $91,458 6% Other Contributions how we invest in youth $1,256,099 85% Programs for Scouts $221,664 15% Support Services receive text notifications from the Leatherstocking Council (LSC). 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